Northland vs Auckland
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@tim said in Northland vs Auckland:
@kiwimurph He's just too small.
And he has shit hands.
Rayasi looks sharp again. Very impressed by him.
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I think I know why Akira hasn’t been selected for the ABs. During the last passage of play, both he and Papailii attended three rucks. However, Akira just arrived and leant on them, while Dalton attends with power - making two dominant clean outs.
I want to make it clear that I think he has all the talent to be an amazing AB, but he’s just not contributing consistently.
Btw: Good cover tackle there, and another, and a turnover attempt to finish the half.
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Bored of people speculating why Akira has not been selected for the ABs. Hanson has said why, some waffle about not going through his processes on defence.
Reminds me of Mitchell talking about Cullens thumb grip on the ball.
Akira is playing fine, has saved out bacon multiple times this half and people are complaining he’s not scoring 50 metre trys.
Give the guy a break.
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@tim said in Northland vs Auckland:
@gt12 These last two games he's looked very lethargic. He may be tired from playing every minute of every Blues game, but this just isn't anywhere near good enough. Get in the game or come off the bench.
He’s certainly had a huge year with Tana playing him into the ground.
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It could be that. He may need a rest or some more fitness? I haven’t been watching the play at all, only trying to find him, and it’s surprising how he is just jogging around. He still makes some positive impact, but it’s only for 30 seconds or two plays.
If you were picking the next AB in this game, it would be Papailii. He’s busy as fuck. Pryor seems to be going well too.
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