Highlanders v Crusaders
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@southernmann ts been pretty clear Alaimolo came down to play 15, i'd like to not piss him off too early and let him have that or at least fight it out with NMS
does Garden-Bachop play midfield? if so he could be a good option ahead of Sio
i dont get why we dont see Sio on the wing more, his crash ball might be really effective out there and less of a liability in defence than 12. when he does make a break he never passes it so may as well make im a finisher
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@kiwiwomble said in SRA 2021 Round 1: Highlanders v Crusaders:
does Garden-Bachop play midfield? if so he could be a good option ahead of Sio
Just because he's named on the right wing doesn't mean he wouldn't play a fair bit of fullback. Plus, he signed a three year contract, he should do what he is told and is best for the team. I can't even see NMS even in the conversation for the fullback gig. Out of games he's played I'd put him behind Garden-Bachop, Alaimalo and Hunt. Great for depth and for our players to learn off. Just doesn't seem to have it anymore. We signed 30-year-old NMS, not the game changer he was a few seasons ago.
I thought Scott Gregory looked fairly sharp when he had a bit of a run in the midfield.
There's plenty of depth across the back 5, but, I have a feeling Tony Brown will look at some of the more explosive options. We aren't going to grind out victories.
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@southernmann i agree re Gilbert
Alaimolo got a release to leave the Chief early, supposedly so he could play FB, which kind of proves the contracts dont mean much and i wouldnt be surprised if there is some sort of condition he plays primarily at FB, we need a good fullback so maybe lets take an easy win and concentrate other areas on concern
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@southernmann said in SRA 2021 Round 1: Highlanders v Crusaders:
I thought Scott Gregory looked fairly sharp when he had a bit of a run in the midfield.
that is where he has played most of his rugby up until last year, he has played most of his worst rugby at NPC and Super at FB.
He is quick enough to cover wing, but mid-field is where he must go if he is to make claims for a starting spot.
Alaimalo has moved from Ta$man and now Chiefs in his pursuit to play FB.
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@yeetyaah said in SRA 2021 Round 1: Highlanders v Crusaders:
Fuck I hope the Landers win. Be nice to see the poosaders go down in round one.
@yeetyaah said in SRA 2021 Round 1: Highlanders v Crusaders:
Fuck I hope the Landers win. Be nice to see the poosaders go down in round one.
At least you will be happy this weekend it might be the only 2 weekends the Chumps don’t lose.Bye’s are handy that way.
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this on the office facebook page, only 4 people out of position
this "prediction" cant be based on the preseason so i wonder what it is based on
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@kiwiwomble Those predicted lineups are way off for all 5 teams with injured players included etc. They are just a random attempt at a lineup to generate some 'buzz'.
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It was still uncertain how long centre Fetuli Paea would be out with the ankle injury he suffered in Alexandra. He was sporting a moon boot as a precaution.
Japanese loose forward Kazumi Himeno has completed his isolation and had started his preparation for the side but was not ready to be considered for selection.
He was unlikely to play in the Highlanders back-up squad game at the weekend but they were keen to have him involved as soon as they could.
Is that the new name of the development team "Bravehearts"? And who are they playing?
Lineouts a huge work-on for the Highlanders ahead of season opener
Lining out against the Crusaders in Friday's opening game of the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 season would be a good test for the Highlanders.
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@stargazer not new, been used for a few years at least
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@kiwiwomble Never seen it before. I only know them as Highlanders development squad or Bravehearts.
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@stargazer maybe i got lost, you know them as Bravehearts?
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@kiwiwomble I know the Highlanders development team as (Highlanders) Bravehearts.
I think the Blues development team is called Blues 'A'. Not sure about the Chiefs. The Hurricanes development team is called the (Hurricanes) Hunters. I think, the Crusaders now call theirs Crusaders Development (it used to be Crusaders Knights).
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@stargazer ok, i get where i got confused, i thought you were asking if "Bravehearts" was a new name...which made the following conversation very confusing
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@kiwiwomble Haha, I think you missed the bit that I bolded in the quote that I posted!
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@stargazer definitely, bold text doesn't show up on my comp very clearly
