Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November
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@kpkanz the idea I’m pushing is using a player that plays 10 fulltime. Dmac doesn’t even play 10 at super level. The chiefs have had 10 woes and Dmac wasn’t seen as a long term of option there. He was replaced by his own brother at one stage. They had players that could slot into 15 to accomodate his staying at 10. Why do you think that didn’t happen?
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@mariner4life said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@voodoo said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@kpkanz said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@voodoo He had what one start against France? Where it was one of the best performances at 10 we've seen in years? Thats the only opportunity he got.
I remember even at the time people on this board after that game agreed Dmac showed more potential than Mounga. But then the dual playmaker system started and Dmac was set at fullback with the 10/15 combo with BB before he got injured in 2019.
I've had zero starts at 10 for the AB's , I dont need any more to know i shouldn't be playing there...😉
Look, I think he's probably a great guy. But I've just seen zilch that tells me he has the on-field temperament ro play 10 in a big game for us. He still puts his team under pressure with his sideways running, and I don't think he has the kicking game from hand nor the physique for 80mins at 10.
I honestly thought you were describing Richie M there
You mean "best 10 in the world Richie"???!!!
But yeah, I hear you.
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@taniwharugby said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@Nepia I was talking JG...having read the thread then watched the game, I was expecting a bit of a mare
My bad, I got confused! I blame the Sydney heat (and my poor reading and comprehension skills).
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well can everyone agree there are problems at 10 and midfield?
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@kpkanz said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Does no one remember this game?
Beaudens out of form, Mounga hasn't proven to be as effective as predicted. I'd like to see Dmac at 10 happen, only had the one start but was brilliant.
Against a French team already on the flight home.
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@raznomore Because the AB coaches pushed for him to be played at 15. As I said, the one season he played 10 the entire time he got the Chiefs to the playoffs losing by one point away.
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I have just rewatched first half and feel like the RM critics must have watched a different game - assume it will all go to shit in the 2nd. Only bad judgement I could see was his cross kick to JB when he could have possibly created a three on two overlap with loads of space 20 out from the line
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@nostrildamus said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
well can everyone agree there are problems at 10 and midfield?
Halfback behind A Smith, especially looking at the future. We desperately need Fakatava to get decent game time for the Highlanders to see if the talent he's shown at 1st XV and Mitre 10 Cup level also translates into being a good SR player. If it does, they need to chuck him in the ABs frame asap.
The only one in-between - from an age perspective - is Mitch Drummond at 26. (Bryn Hall is 28). TTT (25) is just too slow IMO and I've found Enari a bit disappointing thus far.
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@Stargazer Hall should have been ahead of TJ for the last 2 years
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@mariner4life said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
I cannot express just how much i hate seeing Clarke being played on the ball while dane Coles stands on the wing watching the game
This!!
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@Stargazer Nock is only 24, just needs Leon to pick him over the Ginge...
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Halfback to look at - Xavier Roe ??
I am not convinced problems are solved at 8.
Hoskins Sotutu is still unproven at test level because he hasn't been given enough minutes.
He has played solidly, but nowhere near as well as Akira did with his time.
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@kpkanz said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
@raznomore Because the AB coaches pushed for him to be played at 15. As I said, the one season he played 10 the entire time he got the Chiefs to the playoffs losing by one point away.
And the past four seasons RM got the Crusaders the title.
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@Nevorian said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
I have just rewatched first half and feel like the RM critics must have watched a different game - assume it will all go to shit in the 2nd. Only bad judgement I could see was his cross kick to JB when he could have possibly created a three on two overlap with loads of space 20 out from the line
My thoughts too. It's like we have Mannix Mk 2 out there if you go by some of the comments.
RM is no Carter, but him and Barrett are the best we have and there is nobody else knocking on the door.
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@Frank There are two clear candidates to keep an eye on, for the no. 8 jersey in the first place, but also for the 6 jersey:
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (same height as Sotutu, but about 10kgs heavier) and Devan Flanders (about the same height/weight).
And, of course, Cullen Grace is already in the squad and needs more game time.
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@Stargazer said in Argentina Two: Newcastle, 28 November:
Agreed Marino Mikaele-Tu'u should be given a go.
Though is it possible you are hoodwinking me because both of them come from the Hawkes Bay.
Know nothing about Devan Flanders. Ned's brother ?
