Toll Northland Mitre 10 Cup Squad for 2017
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@taniwharugby Ranger looked to be enjoying being back in the cambridge blue, was impressed with his attitude out there. He looks a little slower, but still has that impact we need.
I'm thinking it would have been nice to still have Neville in our squad, especially since Tom Robinson looks to be out. If one of our locks drop, we may struggle a tad. Josh Larsen is still a good player, but just looks too light for my liking. Got ragged a few times today.
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@taniwharugby if it's any consolation,whilst the personal have changed since a year ago,we got pumped by 60 points in the corresponding game last year..the only other locks I saw in the HP games earlier this season were,Fredericks from Western Sharks,and the guy smith from Waipu,Fredericks looks promising,but very light..!,and the other chap from Waipu was ok but hardly Mitre 10 level,and Reuben Wright who has been around for a while,solid at club level,but at 31 if he was up to this level would have made it by now..judging by the feedback from Justin,Douglas went well,and more importantly brings some size to our middle row.
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@J77 thanks for the update Justin,you could have another career if you ever decide to move from your current work,I think we can all appreciate it was'nt the strongest Harbour side on paper,it still did have a good number of their 2017 squad on deck along with Hoeata and Pisi,but balancing that,we Alaimalo,Macilai,Jack Goodhue,Dan Pryor,Troy Gilbert,Howard Silioto and Ross Wright who were not available..!
So for me,depth is the big gain here..! I will be heading along to the return game next Thursday,I have no doubt both teams will be stronger,and Harbour will be looking to turn it around,so it's really the perfect build up to August 20th.
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@Steven-Harris Your'e too kind Steve! I think I'll stick to what I'm doing ... for now!
I agree, Harbour had a decent core there, but at the same time we were missing a heap of talent too. Look forward to your report from down that way next week.
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@taniwharugby said in Toll Northland Mitre 10 Cup Squad for 2017:
The jersey story is nice and all, but I don't like the look of the jersey itself. Reminds me of the cartoon Taniwha they had on there a few seasons back.
I prefer rugby jerseys that have simple designs - less is more. -
@taniwharugby me too, although the playing one is ok, its way to 'busy' at the bottom. Bring back the plain cambridge blue I say. Maybe have that maori design in white so it doesn't stick out like dogs balls.. Still, not a bad effort Paladin. Will be getting a heritage one at least.
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@J77 yeah they could have had it fade into the darker blue at the bottom with the patterns in a darker blue again, so they were visible up close but on TV would have just looked dark blue.
Like @Gunner says, cool story bro, but not my cup of tea...that said, if it makes our players play better, I love it
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Northland Team to play North Harbour @ QBE Stadium, Albany.
Kick-off TODAY @ 2:30pm- Howard Sililoto
- Matt Moulds
- Namatahi Waa
- Tim Bond
- Josh Goodhue
- Murray Douglas
- Jack Ram
- Matt Matich
- Sam Nock
- Peter Breen
- Rene Ranger
- Troy Gilbert
- Tamati Tua
- Jordan Hyland
- Matty Wright
- Ross Wright
- Ropate Rinakama
- Phil Kite
- Chris Apoua
- Josh Larsen
- Kara Pryor
- Dan Pryor
- Jacob Matiu
- Michael Faleafa
- Matty Markwick
- Dan Hawkins
- Monty Lama
Looks possibly the strongest team available with the exception of Jack Goodhue,,Solomon Alaimalo & Jone Macilai.
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10 minutes Northland looking good in the opening minutes,but it's the Harbour winger that scores from a counter attack,very poor option from Ranger with a pass which put Tua under pressure,ball turned over,Ben Volavol the conversion,Harbour 7-0
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15 m Great offload from Matt Wright sees Jordon Hyland score in the corner after some great build up by the forwards,Harbour 7-5
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30 minutes gone,Northland dominating field position and territory,but the score is still 7-5 Harbour
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36 minutes, try out of nothing for Harbour under the posts after a searching run from Lee,Northland players stood and watched converted by Volavola,Harbou 14-5
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Halftime at QBE stadium,Harbour lead 14-5,Northland will frustrated,they have dominated field position and ball,but through errors of their own makings,find themselves down,good for the Taniwha have been Namatahi Waa,Matt Matich,Josh Goodhue,Tamati Tua and Jordon Highland have been very good,For Harbour Matt Duffy and Tevita Lee have been very slippery
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10 minutes 2nd half,Penalty try Harbour converted by Gatland 21-5
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15 minutes Gatland pen,24-5
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25 minutes ,Lots of changes in the 2nd half,Harbour domination field & possession,with so much ball points will eventually come
