Premiership Final - Auckland v Tasman (Free entry)
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@Tim Those odds are probably fair.
In all seriousness, I think it is Auckland's to lose.
Home advantage is big and they dealt to us in no uncertain terms during the regular season. But, we were admittedly dogshit in that game - our talismanic captain had his worst game in probably five years. Mitch Hunt wasn't much better.
But, if they play close to their best, they will win. We won't contain their size.
However - if we were playing Waikato in Nelson this weekend, I'd have already had the champagne on ice.
If they give us the sort of headstart they gave Waikato, they might regret it. And if we're still in the game at the 60 minute mark, I'll like us quite a lot!
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@Dice said in Premiership Final - Auckland v Ta$man (Free entry):
Be interesting to see how many turn up for a free final.
I don't think this game has had near the same hype as the 2018 final.
It was 22k last time? I'm guessing it'll be about half that
Three reasons:
- Auckland's form going into the final isn't as good as 2018
- There was a huge gap back to the previous title
- Ta$man doesn't interest the casual fans. Not a comment on the quality of the side, they are a good side obviously. I think there's ~4 other teams that would generate more interest amongst people that don't regularly attend NPC matches (Canterbury & Harbour in particular)
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@Duluth said in Premiership Final - Auckland v Ta$man (Free entry):
Ta$man doesn't interest the casual fans. Not a comment on the quality of the side, they are a good side obviously. I think there's ~4 other teams that would generate more interest amongst people that don't regularly attend NPC matches (Canterbury & Harbour in particular)
It doesn't have the traditional rivalry that's for sure.
You and your bro still going? @Tim and I might come down and annoy you in person over a beer, rather than doing it on here.
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@Snowy said in Premiership Final - Auckland v Ta$man (Free entry):
You and your bro still going? @Tim and I might come down and annoy you in person over a beer, rather than doing it on here.
I'm going, @kirwan isn't
Planning on having a beer with @tim this afternoon. Come down, it'll be good to argue in person for a change
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@Bovidae said in Premiership Final - Auckland v Ta$man (Free entry):
@Chris-B said in Premiership Final - Auckland v Ta$man (Free entry):
Lineout thrown half a mile down Auccklands side - ignored.
That was a shocker. Some of those missed last night as well.
Yeah how to the refs miss this stuff.
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Genuine question - do you think that is a “dangerous” tackle?
You go in with your head in high like that it’s only going to be a bad outcome.
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not straights, forward passes and 9s at the back of rucks with both hands on the ball have been big bug bears of mine this season.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Premiership Final - Auckland v Ta$man (Free entry):
Genuine question - do you think that is a “dangerous” tackle?
You go in with your head in high like that it’s only going to be a bad outcome.
I was wondering the same thing. I guess because it is head on head, its clearly accidental?
