SF Crusaders v Blues
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@brodean said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
Reihana and Love are more natural first fives than Beauden and DMac
Reihana needs to work on his passing. He's not the best at putting the ball in front of his target. Players often have to stop or slow down to take his passes. He's still got a way to go in my opinion.
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@Crazy-Horse said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
@brodean said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
Reihana and Love are more natural first fives than Beauden and DMac
Reihana needs to work on his passing. He's not the best at putting the ball in front of his target. Players often have to stop or slow down to take his passes. He's still got a way to go in my opinion.
Yep. He's shown much improved composure this year, and better decision making. He has a good boot, is a decent size. Passing and recognising space and getting the ball there definitely still work to do. Being realistic, he's started what, 5 games or something this year since Kemara was injured? Good progress, but he should be miles away from the ABs.
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@reprobate said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
@Crazy-Horse said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
@brodean said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
Reihana and Love are more natural first fives than Beauden and DMac
Reihana needs to work on his passing. He's not the best at putting the ball in front of his target. Players often have to stop or slow down to take his passes. He's still got a way to go in my opinion.
Yep. He's shown much improved composure this year, and better decision making. He has a good boot, is a decent size. Passing and recognising space and getting the ball there definitely still work to do. Being realistic, he's started what, 5 games or something this year since Kemara was injured? Good progress, but he should be miles away from the ABs.
That's what many said about Bell and Fihaki.
I wouldn't pick Reihana myself btw. I'm more interested in whether the Crusaders can win the comp with him?
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@brodean said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
@reprobate said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
@Crazy-Horse said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
@brodean said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
Reihana and Love are more natural first fives than Beauden and DMac
Reihana needs to work on his passing. He's not the best at putting the ball in front of his target. Players often have to stop or slow down to take his passes. He's still got a way to go in my opinion.
Yep. He's shown much improved composure this year, and better decision making. He has a good boot, is a decent size. Passing and recognising space and getting the ball there definitely still work to do. Being realistic, he's started what, 5 games or something this year since Kemara was injured? Good progress, but he should be miles away from the ABs.
That's what many said about Bell and Fihaki.
Yuck.
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@Landers92 said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
The loss of Tamaiti Williams is absolutely massive. With the style of play by these 2 teams and with the weather that is forecasted it will just highlight it even more. A big night for Bower coming up.
Unfortunately it flows through the prop rotation.
Tamaiti > Bower
Bower > KSM
KSM > Calder (apparently)Scrum could have been a significant advantage for us - now we'll break even at best, I think.
If we get an injury to either of the starting props we'll likely be in a deal of trouble.
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@KiwiMurph said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
Heard some rumours Havili might be out.
If true I presume that would mean McLeod to 12?
Yes I've heard that as well. They could opt for O'Connor at 12?
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@KiwiMurph said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
Heard some rumours Havili might be out.
If true I presume that would mean McLeod to 12?
Sneaky move, ensuring AB selection for both him and McLeod.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
<looks at foreground> so that's why Hos didn't get into the ABs last year!
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Disappointing crowd again
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@Chris-B said in SF Crusaders v Blues:
@nzzp I'm talking about the Fern. No-one's said anything.
What surprised me is that according to what Sky put up - Blues and Crusaders have only met four times in play-off footy.
I've already remarked how interesting it's going to be seeing how Reihana handles playing behind a pack in reverse.
