Bledisloe I
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@taniwharugby Why? Barrett is way better at lock and does seem to do at 6 what the AB coaches want Fifita to work on.
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@stargazer said in Bledisloe I:
Does that mean Beale moves to fullback ? Which makes them weaker in 2 positions
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There is a big drop in physicality when Sam Cane is off. The hit he made early on a big ball carrier really adds something in big Test matches. Ardie is a different player and a good finisher but for me lacks that impact early on. Probably Todd is the next best starter but we want someone else to come through at 7 that can replicate that physicality at contact.
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@hydro11 said in Bledisloe I:
"I think the Aussies have to stick with Pocock/Hooper. It gives them something different."
... the opportunity to perfect their synchronised chirping at the referee every second time he picks on them - first Hoopla! who has his whinge and almost invariably just gives the ref a vacant stare after hearing his rebuff; followed by Bono, who may well believe he ought to be Captain, whining about the opposition.
Last night I overheard him say "I disagree with that!" to Peyper and something else, Jaco (appearing astonished and puzzled) said "But he's retired" (my lip reading), and Bono retorted "That doesn't mean McCaw didn't cheat right in front of you and you let him get away with it! What makes him so special?"
It happened quickly, near the edge of the screen - you may have missed it.
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@stargazer said in Bledisloe I:
@taniwharugby Why? Barrett is way better at lock and does seem to do at 6 what the AB coaches want Fifita to work on.
Because the coaches aren’t being fully honest with him. That’s two locks in the squad now that they have or intend to play at six.
From the outside looking in I think they have measured him, found him wanting, and have shown him the door with a platitude.
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@mick-gold-coast-qld was interesting a couple of times Hoopah kinda pushed Pocock back cos he was doing alot of talking to the Ref.
@Stargazer Hansen told Fifita he needs to play more at 6 to be a 6, so they play a lock at 6, not that hard to get my tongue in cheek comment?
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@taniwharugby You never know on the Fern whether something is tongue in cheek or not.
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@stargazer well the comment was, but TBH I think if I was Fifita, I'd be a bit frustrated at how that panned out.
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@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe I:
@stargazer said in Bledisloe I:
Does that mean Beale moves to fullback ? Which makes them weaker in 2 positions
They should put Banks at fullback. That kid needs to be in their starting XV.
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@stargazer said in Bledisloe I:
@taniwharugby You never know on the Fern whether something is tongue in cheek or not.
Mrs Crazy Horse doesn't get 'Tongue in Cheek'/sarcasm - I often find myself in trouble because I can be a sarcastic bastard sometimes.
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@taniwharugby If we can believe the media (you can never be sure), Hansen had another talk with Fifita after he had expressed publicly to be confused about the reasons for his non-selection. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when that talk took place!
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@kiwimurph said in Bledisloe I:
@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe I:
@stargazer said in Bledisloe I:
Does that mean Beale moves to fullback ? Which makes them weaker in 2 positions
They should put Banks at fullback. That kid needs to be in their starting XV.
If that's the Brumbies fullback then yeah I agree. Or Hodge to the back maybe? Otherwise Matt Burke.
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Who was the one egging Peyper on to pull out a yellow card? Wouldn't shut the fuck up about it. Peyper ignored him about 12 times. Was that Barnes??
Barnes must be absolutely fucking kicking himself today for having missed the illegal Naholo strip that resulted in the Goodhue try.
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@shark said in Bledisloe I:
@kiwimurph said in Bledisloe I:
@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe I:
@stargazer said in Bledisloe I:
Does that mean Beale moves to fullback ? Which makes them weaker in 2 positions
They should put Banks at fullback. That kid needs to be in their starting XV.
If that's the Brumbies fullback then yeah I agree. Or Hodge to the back maybe? Otherwise Matt Burke.
Yep Brumbies fullback. He looks class.
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@taniwharugby said in Bledisloe I:
@kiwimurph possibly Naholo to 11, BFA to 14 and JB to 15.
Tough call. Loathe to move BFA who looked good at the back. He's been great at 14 in the past though so perhaps Frances he was just off his game a bit and is now back in form.
Jordie probably makes the cut as our next best wing is well off the pace.
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Good response in the second half but FFS getting a bit tired of those telegraphed passes and forcing the issue. A Smith and Barrett were both guilty. Pushing the envelope too much. ALB and Goodhue were good and ALB was no step down from Crotty. Have seen much from Goodhue but he was solid and good on defense. Just need to be eliminate the sloppy passes and it would have been a rout. For the mistakes Naholo makes he certainly makes up for it in offense.
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He makes that same tackle with the French refs and I bet you for all money it’s a red, especially if it is on NH tour. Really reckless to put yourself in that position. Still totally agree with the non call but why put yourself at the refs mercy.
