Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes
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@taniwharugby said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@mariner4life been happening on TSF since aaaaaaaaaggggggeeeesss ago!
It's the only thing that keeps me interested
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@mariner4life always easy when you get them!
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@Chris said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@Bones well my friend we all communicate in different ways to different people
When you coach some have to be patted on the back some have to be kicked in the arse
Every player/person responds in a different way to different stimulation
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@Chris said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@Rancid-Schnitzel not quite at that level
Some could be said of the stuff you have delivered as wellI said kicking a sideline conversion was easy? Nah, never uttered anything that fooking stoopid.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel no just the other dribble
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@mariner4life said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@Chris said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@Rancid-Schnitzel well we beg to differ don’t we
And wether you believe me or not does not worry me as I know what I do it’s a great job being paid for something you love doing I wouldn’t trade it for anything I have meet some Awesome people even youRegardless of whether you are Super Coach on 7 figures, being serviced by topless bar wenches while caddying for Tiger Woods and taking calls from Rafael Nadal to fix his serve, saying that a sideline conversion is easy is just plain fucking dumb.
That said one of my very best mates missed one from the sideline to send our GF in to extra time. I constantly remind him how he really should have kicked that. Piss easy...
Well obviously. That's why you see young kids kicking them all the time.
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@Chris said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@Rancid-Schnitzel no just the other dribble
Dribble. Reminds me of soccer. How easy are those free kicks? Clearing the wall and curling it in at the corner. But you'd know that because you have Ronaldo on speed dial.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel ohhh is that sarcasm very good didn’t think you were up to that level
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@Tim said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@taniwharugby He has regressed to Luke Whitelock type. Looks like a season too far.
Reado not player of a few years ago. But the recognised leader, solid all round and top lineout option. Still very glad to have him!
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@taniwharugby said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
man am loving TJP at the moment though, schooling other 9s, and refs (mostly, except that kick from teh 22)
Am finding it a little difficult to get used to the hair!
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
Great game. Few thought from a AB perspective
George Bridge may have booked a ticket to Japan
He looks to me to be Benda's natural heir.
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@Crucial said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
Re: Crotty
His defensive importance lies with the combination, allowing Goodhue to defend where he is most effective. As long as Goodhue defends at 13 the midfield is solid. Ennor is not (yet) a good 13 on defence.
Any AB combo of Crotty/Goodhue, ALB/Goodhue or SBW/Goodhue would be fine IMO. Next best options for 13 are ALB and Crotty although ALB offers more on attack in that jersey.
It’s a given that Goodhue goes to Japan. As for the rest of the midfield options it will be a tight call.Spot on @Crucial! Saders backs lost their shape when RC went off (46th minute?).
Was at cricket yesterday and spoke to a well known Kiwi international coach who agreed that RC really upgrades the AB decision making in backs. Apparently, Fitzy also noted the game changed when he went off.
Goodhue did not seem effective at 12. RC also seems to upgrade BB option taking.
For me RC a lock for the 'second five' slot at RWC. SBW/Laumepe vying for physical 'inside centre' role. Goodhue a natural at 13. ALB provide bench and gebuine utility value.
Not sure I'd want to see BB/SBW/JG in a tight, must win game against good rush defence.
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@pakman said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
BB/SBW/JG
and yet, I reckon this is what the selectors have been working towards, or at least wanting to run out, but aint gonna happen until round 2 of TRC if it does.
ALB/JG is the mid-field most have been keen on seeing, I reckon
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@Chris said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@African-Monkey yeah you are right from his best side
Mounga nailed 2 from the sideline from his harder side
Add JB missed a penalty, 5 points would have won the game or Mounga missed 2 different resultJust what another coach said yesterday. BB's volatile boot is a big risk going into RWC.
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So we down grade our 12 because none of our 10s can run the game?
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@SammyC said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
What an emotional roller coaster at the ground, didn’t really enjoy the game that much and thought the canes would pinch it at the end.
for some reason in that second half we hung off Beauden and Coles and let them run at us.Crotty departure coincided with that?
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@Chris said in Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes:
@Rancid-Schnitzel yes from the left hand side
For a right foot kicker it is a lot easier
Moungas where harder I kicked many so I know it’s harder through experience it’s easier in the wind as well to fade from the left side than the rightIf you look at stats for conversions the percentage successful is a lot lower for kicks taken within five metres of right touchline than it is for those taken with five metres of left.
