NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry)

[nzzp]

@taniwharugby said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

Although the bigger grounds like EP will make the problem look worse, but simply moving to another isn't that easy, player and media facility capabilities are a requirement too.

@Billy-Tell also the corporate boxes pay for the game whether they are used or not. So there is a pile of cash coming in for going to EP, even though it's a bit empty.

That said, I'm with @Kirwan -- the atmosphere at the North Harbour (and Welly games, for that matter) wasn't dead, had some good noise at times.

[Machpants]

@nzzp Or to put it in a nicer way, people love to support the under dog

[ACT Crusader]

Auckland at home and with a rampaging Akira. Auckland’s to lose

[nzzp]

@act-crusader said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

Auckland at home and with a rampaging Akira. Auckland’s to lose

Is there a prize for underdog claiming status?

Edit: the winner of 10 of the last 11 competitions is claiming underdog ... outstanding work

[African Monkey]

@act-crusader Akira? The 38th best loose forward in the country?

[Higgins]

No, try 37th as I have unofficially retired as from last week.

[Nepia]

@nevorian If we were lucky it was one televised game a week ... I can handle not having crowds those size to being able to watch every game played.

[ACT Crusader]

@nzzp said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

@act-crusader said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

Auckland at home and with a rampaging Akira. Auckland’s to lose

Is there a prize for underdog claiming status?

Edit: the winner of 10 of the last 11 competitions is claiming underdog ... outstanding work

But it’s the perfect storm - Auckland, Eden Park, Akira, Graham Henry

And if there is a virtual chocolate fish on offer I’ll take it 😎

[KiwiMurph]

@act-crusader stick to naming your AB 23 each week.

[hydro11]

@nepia said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

@nevorian If we were lucky it was one televised game a week ... I can handle not having crowds those size to being able to watch every game played.

That's the thing - it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how to boost attendance. Put 5 games on Saturday 3pm and then have marketable games at 7.30pm Friday/Saturday. The reason they don't do it is it is all about TV audience. ITM Cup is great for Sky because they can put something on Wednesdays and Thursday nights when there is never anything on.

We just have to live with it, I guess.

[Dice]

@duluth Would be a big blow. Our backline is probably where we have a slight advantage over Canterbury and that'll be taken away with those two guys out.

Manu did have ice wrapped around his ankle at the end of the game and was hobbling a bit, but he was still walking around. If it was serious, I'd imagine he'd be off his feet as much as possible, so I'm a little optimistic he'll be available.

[KiwiMurph]

Olmstead seemed to be hobbling at the end of the game as well.

[Number 10]

Referee is Glen Jackson.

[Hooroo]

What a bonus in having Hometown ref your final.

How short are Auckland to win?

[Smudge]

@hooroo said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

What a bonus in having Hometown ref your final.

How short are Auckland to win?

$1.70
Canterbury is at $2.05.

[Dice]

Just heard that both Manu and Trainor should be good to go this weekend. Sweet.

[Tim]

@dice Awesome.

[ACT Crusader]

@smudge said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

@hooroo said in NPC Final - Auckland vs Canterbury (free entry):

What a bonus in having Hometown ref your final.

How short are Auckland to win?

$1.70
Canterbury is at $2.05.

See @KiwiMurph. Auckland’s to lose

[mimic]

Waiting to see what Canteeburys line up is.
If they field the same team as the semifinal, they are surely the favourites.

I can't see Canterbury losing when they have an All Black first five to lead them around the park.

[KiwiMurph]

@mimic Don't forget that AB No. 8 Canterbury have.