Kings v Chiefs

gt12

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Stargazer" data-cid="564251" data-time="1457790985">I had expected a higher score for the Chiefs by now. Are they really making so many mistakes, or is the officiating? 
If Aaron Cruden wants to come back into the All Blacks, shouldn't he do some of the goal kicking? He isn't even trying?</blockquote>
 
I'd like to say a little from column a and a little from column b, but actually the ref is pretty good. Chiefs' mistakes and Kings' set piece/maul are what makes the game closish.

gt12

Beautiful try to Ngatai after a good ball from Cruden. 
Far easier than it should have been. 
17-34 after 44.

African Monkey

Chiefs starting to pull away now without really having to do much.

Siam

A wee glimpse of Cruden/Ngatai combo for an easy looking try
 
Think Chiefs will rock up 100 (seriously). Not so much because Chiefs are great but more that Kings = Horowhenua with a set piece

gt12

Chiefs score on a break out and suddenly things might get ugly. 
Missed tackles and didn't look like the kings were that interested.. 
17-41 after 46.

Siam

Nah not 100 but could get 70 unless the parking wardens intervene
 
 
 
 
 
 
note: I'm being churlish - refs are very "accurate" and demanding but entirely consistent and the crowd is bigger than appears because people ain't dumb enough to look into the sun (camera positioning)

gt12

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="564255" data-time="1457791833">A wee glimpse of Cruden/Ngatai combo for an easy looking try 
Think Chiefs will rock up 100 (seriously). Not so much because Chiefs are great but more that Kings = Horowhenua with a set piece</blockquote>
 
No 100, but that kick after the penalty certainly made them look 2nd division.. 
I think they need to focus on their kicking game, they'll survive via set piece, if anything...

gt12

Y'know, Mckenzie is fucking accurate at 15 on defense.its not often that he doesn't at least slow down break outs. 
Even as a Chiefs fan, I didn't think he was an All Black in waiting, but.. 
Taimanivalu runs down and saves a try. I think.

Siam

Fucken commentators don't even know people have 2 legs

African Monkey

Geez they celebrate as if it is Horowhenua playing........

gt12

Shit! 
Kings score. 
Dropped pass by whoever the fuck is playing 5 with Brodie out. 
Muppet. 
Chiefs mistakes.. 
24-41 after 53

Siam

Rennie might want to let KK off his leash for the postgame debrief
 
Just lacking the basic handling and poise. It's a beautiful day, they should be nailing this stuff

gt12

Bardoul with another fuckup. 
24-41 after 60.

Siam

Good man, that lad from Reperoa
 
You think the ABs can go with Azza Smith, TKB and wee Brad this year?

gt12

Cane scores. 
Maybe I'm nuts, but it looks like the kings actually respect the offside line, which is hurting them. Chiefs make really easy meters around the ruck, mainly because the Kings are back and slow on coming forward. 
24-48 after 62.

gt12

Hold on. 
No, they are div 2 - can't handle the kick to the ingoal and Chiefs have a 5 meter scrum...

Siam

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Cane scores. 
Maybe I'm nuts, but it looks like the kings actually respect the offside line, which is hurting them. Chiefs make really easy meters around the ruck, mainly because the Kings are back and slow on coming forward. 
24-48 after 62.
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Their coach gave it away a bit at halftime too "we want leave the rucks and have 13 men on our feet"

Siam

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="gt12" data-cid="564268" data-time="1457793480">
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Hold on. 
No, they are div 2 - can't handle the kick to the ingoal and Chiefs have a 5 meter scrum...
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Nice comment "if you can step, you can kick"

gt12

Hika on. Good to see him back. 
YC against Kings 16 (name too long)

gt12

Easy, Chiefs score via Fisi'ahi 
Looks like a league player to me, but I'll take 24-55.

The Silver Fern

Kings v Chiefs