Crusaders v Chiefs
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Without at least one bigger lock, we are really going to struggle.
Given that Retallick is taking the year off, and the other injuries, we are therefore a bit fucked.
Having Cane back should help though.
Right now I think we’d be better served with some changes in the way we are using the back line too. I’d like to see Alaimalo there being used off his wing and Dmac not at second receiver (which they did a bit last week). If they can get Dmac as the third receiver with some better help out there (Stevenson, Alaimalo) there might be some opportunities to cause some trouble for the Saders.
However, really, if we are looking to 11,14, and 15 to get us there - all up against All Blacks and future ABs - then it seems clear that we are going to get a beating.
Given ALB’s form, I think the only place I would select a Chief ahead of a Sader would be at 7.
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@gt12 said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
Given that Retallick is taking the year off
He’s also taking next year off, and so is your coach.
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@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
Given that Retallick is taking the year off
He’s also taking next year off, and so is your coach.
Cold, man. Cold.
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@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
Given that Retallick is taking the year off
He’s also taking next year off, and so is your coach.
The evidence suggests the coach has already started taking next year off.
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As superhuman as Cane is, this is the foregone conclusion of the round.
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Not sure this is as forgone as some would like to think.Chiefs have been the Crusader's bogey team for a while now. If the Chiefs can get their smothering rush defence going again they will be right in it.
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@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo @2.10. You going to ask the wife before hand?
No, probably best surprise her with the good news after the match....
Me and a mate have quite a decent TAB ticket that has been accumulating since the beginning of this year. I have just suggest we put half the ticket on 13+
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@Yeetyaah said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@gt12 Ah Kuoi is listed at 1.96 and Vaa'i at 1.98. does the 4 and 2 cm really make a huge difference? Most people on here count anything under 2 metres as small. Genuinely curious what the few cm of difference makes.
Height plus wingspan does make a difference for your locks/loosies when it comes lineout. Combine that with taller props as well.
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@Hooroo said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo @2.10. You going to ask the wife before hand?
No, probably best surprise her with the good news after the match....
Me and a mate have quite a decent TAB ticket that has been accumulating since the beginning of this year. I have just suggest we put half the ticket on 13+
Hooroo tipping Saders, mmm....Chiefs odds just shortened dramatically.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo @2.10. You going to ask the wife before hand?
No, probably best surprise her with the good news after the match....
Me and a mate have quite a decent TAB ticket that has been accumulating since the beginning of this year. I have just suggest we put half the ticket on 13+
Hooroo tipping Saders, mmm....Chiefs odds just shortened dramatically.
Tipped the Blues last week too and got a decent collect. Bet with head (well I try to) and heart for tipping comps.
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@Nepia said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
Given that Retallick is taking the year off
He’s also taking next year off, and so is your coach.
The evidence suggests the coach has already started taking next year off.
Hamilton wouldn't be my usual pick for a 12 month holiday, but it clearly suits Gats.
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@Hooroo said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@ACT-Crusader said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo @2.10. You going to ask the wife before hand?
No, probably best surprise her with the good news after the match....
Me and a mate have quite a decent TAB ticket that has been accumulating since the beginning of this year. I have just suggest we put half the ticket on 13+
Hooroo tipping Saders, mmm....Chiefs odds just shortened dramatically.
Tipped the Blues last week too and got a decent collect. Bet with head (well I try to) and heart for tipping comps.
I can get you a Blues jersey if you like? Plenty of room on the bandwagon.
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@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@ACT-Crusader said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@Hooroo @2.10. You going to ask the wife before hand?
No, probably best surprise her with the good news after the match....
Me and a mate have quite a decent TAB ticket that has been accumulating since the beginning of this year. I have just suggest we put half the ticket on 13+
Hooroo tipping Saders, mmm....Chiefs odds just shortened dramatically.
Tipped the Blues last week too and got a decent collect. Bet with head (well I try to) and heart for tipping comps.
I can get you a Blues jersey if you like? Plenty of room on the bandwagon.
My COVID-19 toilet paper stash is still well supplied, thanks
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@Stargazer total lack of form? Are you guys just always out to attack Dmac no matter what happens? Wtf did he do wrong for u to pick him out
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@Yeahtheboys DMac coughed a few up for the ABs a few years ago. That's enough for some folk, they just can't see any upside to him.
Kind of like Foster; a few dodgy years in charge and people assume that ?8? years with the ABs hasn't improved him as a coach.
