Hawke's Bay v Counties Manukau
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Was very noticeable in the game the number of times CM went past the ball and took out HB defenders at the ruck. Only got penalised once I think, which was in their own 22 and Falcon kicked the penalty to put us 25-22 in front.
Also CM seemed to have the advantage out wide, particularly in the second half, with the 2nd, centre or fb going wide and, when tackled, in-passing to a team mate who went through.
A frustrating game - was winnable, but in the end, not quite good enough.
I feel this year is one year too early for this team to succesfully challenge for the Championship.
It is almost certain Ash Dixon will not play against BOP due to his injury, and could miss more after that.
Brad Weber looked alright at the aftermatch - whereas Ash Dixon had a very uncomfortable stiff leg.
Higgins - you asked earlier in the thread where Trent Boswell-Wakefield was: answer he injured a pectoral muscle in a club match against Hastings RS and didn't play again in the Maddison Trophy.
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@number-10 Disappointing that Ash is injured; he's been massive in the first games. I guess Ben Power will start now, and Jacob Devery will take the bench spot.
Agree with you about it being too early for a Ch'ship title challenge; the team is too green. I do hope we'll reach the semis. Obviously, it doesn't all depend on us. Southland will keep their wooden spoon, Waikato seems to struggle and all other Ch'ship teams are mixed bags; only BOP seems to stand out and is probably the favourite for the title. Yuck, I can't believe I just wrote that.
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Tough game guys.
Counties were infringing round the ruck against BoP too. Almost under instructions in the second half, their game plan changed notably.
At least you got the bonus points. Something we haven’t managed yet this season.
Tough battle coming next week
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@bopred Did that Counties halfback also cheat in the game against the Steamers? I mean, constantly delaying putting the ball in the scrum (& the Magpies being penalised for pushing too early)? He kept doing it until he was finally penalised, but that was after about 10 scrums or so. It looked deliberate. It made my blood boil.
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@number-10 I would say the Hurricanes have him locked up. He has been in the system for a couple of years now. Would have to have rocks in their heads if they don't notice how much of a talent he is.
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@canes4life said in Hawke's Bay v Counties Manukau:
@number-10 I would say the Hurricanes have him locked up. He has been in the system for a couple of years now. Would have to have rocks in their heads if they don't notice how much of a talent he is.
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As at this evening, no they haven't.
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@number-10 They better get their a into g then.
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My foxtel box didn't record the game. Only realised at half time so missed the first half.
We got shown up big time in the mid field they made easy meters off set piece from poor reads from what I saw.
Fakatava was electric looking forward to seeing some of these other HBHS graduates get some time. Power was really good....if he came on as a prop unfortunately all his good work around the field was blown up with his lineouts.
If Falcon had got injured who would have moved to 1st 5?
I think we should make the top four. Its pretty much just the best of the worst so with two wins and two bonus points we just need to get probably two more wins and a few bonus points (touch wood)....or hope the lower teams all implode which is possible. In no way am I counting chickens but a half decent chance at least.
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@magpie_in_aus said in Hawke's Bay v Counties Manukau:
If Falcon had got injured who would have moved to 1st 5?
Last week, when Falcon had to go to the blood bin to get stitches in his face, Pasqualle Dunn moved to 10. So I guess Dunn is the one to replace him as long as McClutchie isn't in the 23.
The Jock Hobbs U19 Tournament starts on Sunday, so McClutchie, Toala, Kereru-Symes and Tavita-Metcalfe should be available after the weekend of the 15th. They'll be integrated into the squad slowly (that's what Ozich said at the beginning of the season), so will probably not get more than a little bit of game time. I'd expect Toala to be the first to be named of that group. His good boot will be welcome, although in fairness to Falcon, it was pretty windy yesterday and Fosita from Counties also missed a few kicks.
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@stargazer said in Hawke's Bay v Counties Manukau:
@hooroo Buckman isn't in the squad. He's playing in Japan.
Stink for HB then. He is quality
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