Blues v Hurricanes
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@bones said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@hooroo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Captain’s a massive bell-end when it comes to post match interviews, isn’t he.
Did I miss something?
Think he's talking Ginge?
Gave it the run of cliches. "Full credit ", " Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the spread" etc.
I thought it was amusing, more so than a fake Japanese accent anyway.
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@kev said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@kirwan actually Nock was really good. Fast to ruck, crisp passes hitting the runners. Start of the second half put up two poor kicks and got subbed. Ruru came on and then gave away 3 points straight away but played pretty well. No doubt he is a more aggressive runner but for me Nock starts. A lot less errors, and better pass. The team runs a lot better when he is the link man. As TR says his game has really developed.
It was noticeable how much faster the ball was getting out of the rucks when Ruru came on.
Nock had a poor half, and with the battle of the 9s being so close he really couldn’t afford to. Ruru made and impact last week too.
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@canes4life I’d rather Toala at 12...let’s be honest this will never happen regardless
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@booboo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@bones said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@hooroo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Captain’s a massive bell-end when it comes to post match interviews, isn’t he.
Did I miss something?
Think he's talking Ginge?
Gave it the run of cliches. "Full credit ", " Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the spread" etc.
I thought it was amusing, more so than a fake Japanese accent anyway.
Thought he was talking Ardie? Speaking a language that isn't an official language of the country, then thanking sky fairies?
I don't really care, and I turn them off (unless it's in French as I understand a bit of that, Latin is also fine) but the speeches are getting a bit tiresome when most of the population don't understand what is being said.
I would do one in Polish if it was me and see what the reaction was then. I'm sure it wouldn't be embracing other cultures, etc.Should ethnicity and religion be in after match speeches anyway? Stick to the clichés I say.
I liked Big Red's, was amusing, he even took the piss out of himself as a successful "ginge" captain.
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@snowy said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@booboo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@bones said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@hooroo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Captain’s a massive bell-end when it comes to post match interviews, isn’t he.
Did I miss something?
Think he's talking Ginge?
Gave it the run of cliches. "Full credit ", " Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the spread" etc.
I thought it was amusing, more so than a fake Japanese accent anyway.
Thought he was talking Ardie? Speaking a language that isn't an official language of the country, then thanking sky fairies?
I don't really care, and I turn them off (unless it's in French as I understand a bit of that, Latin is also fine) but the speeches are getting a bit tiresome when most of the population don't understand what is being said.
I would do one in Polish if it was me and see what the reaction was then. I'm sure it wouldn't be embracing other cultures, etc.Should ethnicity and religion be in after match speeches anyway? Stick to the clichés I say.
I liked Big Red's, was amusing, he even took the piss out of himself as a successful "ginge" captain.
Nah I was talk about the red haired guy. Not Savea. Thought he came across as a tool
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@snowy said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@booboo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@bones said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@hooroo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Captain’s a massive bell-end when it comes to post match interviews, isn’t he.
Did I miss something?
Think he's talking Ginge?
Gave it the run of cliches. "Full credit ", " Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the spread" etc.
I thought it was amusing, more so than a fake Japanese accent anyway.
Thought he was talking Ardie? Speaking a language that isn't an official language of the country, then thanking sky fairies?
I don't really care, and I turn them off (unless it's in French as I understand a bit of that, Latin is also fine) but the speeches are getting a bit tiresome when most of the population don't understand what is being said.
I would do one in Polish if it was me and see what the reaction was then. I'm sure it wouldn't be embracing other cultures, etc.Should ethnicity and religion be in after match speeches anyway? Stick to the clichés I say.
I liked Big Red's, was amusing, he even took the piss out of himself as a successful "ginge" captain.
Does it really hurt for them to have a brief bit in Samoan before the actual interview takes place? Even the sky fairy stuff, it’s bullshit to me but if they want thank god for helping them win over their fellow god botherers on the other team then I can think about something else for those 10 seconds.
I’m sure if that German dude from Ta$man chucks in a bit of German at the start of an interview no one will complain. We’ll grab our nearest weapons and march in lock step to the front lines before we realise he’s just saying hello to his parents but I doubt there will be complaints.
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@canes4life said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Half the problem for the Canes is that there is no media here in Wellington holding these coaches to account. Piss poor tactics, poor selections and 4 losses.
It’s the worst it’s ever been at the Hurricanes but the coaches somehow get a contract extension. Fucking La La land.
In the early days it was also a bit grim for a few years. But agree its not looking great. We sadly miss a first 5. Leger is so limited. And this weakness is hard to overcome. Its worse now than the Hammett years. At least his selection were OK. For eg he still selected Nonu until he 'left'.
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@mikey07 said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Love how the Canes selections came back to bite them, what’s the saying don’t change a winning formula, Blackwell once again showing how rubbish he is imagine running out of the line and missing the tackle!!. I think it’s time to drop the Savea experiment and give Visignia or Patafelo a game and see how they go you might aswell our seasons over.
I thought J Savea played well enough
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@nepia said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Does it really hurt for them to have a brief bit in Samoan before the actual interview takes place?
No. Which is why I said it doesn't bother me. I can, and do, turn it off.
I would like to see some German (and Polish) speeches, just so that we can all embrace our multi culturalism and just ignore the entertainment aspect of the broadcast for a vast majority of the viewers.
As for God botherers it has always amused me how many sides He is backing. Surely He can't be making any money on multis that include everyone?
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@winger well enough isn’t good enough though. Or is that what we’ve come to expect these days?
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There was a moment late in the game that I found interesting. It summed up some of the lack or leadership out there for the Canes
74 mins gone, they need two tries. They are awarded a penalty and everyone stands around as the clock is ticking. Zero urgency.
IWL is holding the ball waiting for someone to make a decision.
Finally someone says to go for the corner. Leger is not far from the ball but is gently dawdling towards the ball... more time wasted.
Eventually Rayasi rushes up past multiple other players, snatches the ball off IWL and kicks it into touchHow is it that Rayasi is the only Canes player that understood the match situation??
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@winger said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@mikey07 said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Love how the Canes selections came back to bite them, what’s the saying don’t change a winning formula, Blackwell once again showing how rubbish he is imagine running out of the line and missing the tackle!!. I think it’s time to drop the Savea experiment and give Visignia or Patafelo a game and see how they go you might aswell our seasons over.
I thought J Savea played well enough
That reminds me of something I thought during the game. Canes players were often being subbed at the very time they were finding their way in the game and making positive contributions.
There was a short spell there were Jules looked the best I had seen him play since coming back from France and he was promptly taken off.
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@hooroo said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Captain’s a massive bell-end when it comes to post match interviews, isn’t he.
That stop at the end by Ioane was fucking powerful. Massive strength.
He's the best in the country at that style of turnover
I can't think of anyone else who gets them regularly. If you go back a few years Lousi had a knack of getting them often too
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@kev just 2 poor high kicks from Nock does not constitute a poor game ,sure he was quiet but at least he did not make some glaring errors that were made by several in the first 40 ,even Ruru gave away a penalty when he only just arrived on the pitch ,I will however concede he added some impact with his running and on defence
Hearing Nock could be on the move and is looking at other options,he’s gone from being the number 1 choice a year ago ,to number 3 ,shunted from pillar to post ..I actually think the Canes could be a good fit for Nock 🤔😆..the coaching staff at the Blues are doing him or the 3 halfbacks any favours whatsoever. -
@winger said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@mikey07 said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Love how the Canes selections came back to bite them, what’s the saying don’t change a winning formula, Blackwell once again showing how rubbish he is imagine running out of the line and missing the tackle!!. I think it’s time to drop the Savea experiment and give Visignia or Patafelo a game and see how they go you might aswell our seasons over.
I thought J Savea played well enough
Not good enough for 7 carries for 15 metres he’s up there with Blackwell and Prinseep
The most amazing thing is Proctor topped the tackle count with 10/10 -
@steven-harris said in Blues v Hurricanes:
the coaching staff at the Blues are doing him or the 3 halfbacks any favours whatsoever.
For me that's the key point there, been the same for a few seasons now.
Could argue no one has claimed the jersey, but by the same token keep chopping and changing gives no one the opportunity to get a combo going and get thier game going (same 8 and 10 have started each game so far haven't they?)
I've been plenty critical of Nock so im not saying he should start cos he isn't in top form either (although think he has the best game of all 3) Ruru is hot and cold, Christie is just a bit meh to me (but seems who Mcdonald prefers when fit)
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@taniwharugby on point ..!
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@mikey07 said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@winger said in Blues v Hurricanes:
@mikey07 said in Blues v Hurricanes:
Love how the Canes selections came back to bite them, what’s the saying don’t change a winning formula, Blackwell once again showing how rubbish he is imagine running out of the line and missing the tackle!!. I think it’s time to drop the Savea experiment and give Visignia or Patafelo a game and see how they go you might aswell our seasons over.
I thought J Savea played well enough
Not good enough for 7 carries for 15 metres he’s up there with Blackwell and Prinseep
The most amazing thing is Proctor topped the tackle count with 10/10Those stats are obviously tutae. Savea made more than 15 metres in one run.
