Blues v Sharks
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<p>Waa was very busy in that final 10.</p>
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<p>Well, a win is a win! </p>
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<p>3 wins for the Blues, more than a number of other teams combined....in a different conference</p> -
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<p>West is a poor mans McAlister</p>
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<p>Blues need a much better first if they want to be a serious contender</p>
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<p>They did everything they could to lose in the last 10 but the Sharks didn't want to accept the Blues kindness</p> -
Brainless football by the Blues, hamstrung by the utterly useless West: Stuck inside their half, in front and wanting to close out the game he hoists the ball into the air rather than belting it down field. Little surprise there's no chasers and they're immediately defending in their own half again.<br><br>If the Stormers hadn't choked, they'd have continued their winning run against the Blues and started their tour well.
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There was some mindless play from the Sharks in the last 10-15 minutes of that game. <br><br>
Well done Blues to win and break the streak. But what was up with some of the attack again??? It's still very laboured when going wide. Moala made a difference in attack when he came on. -
<p>Blues were outplayed in the first half but kept it close and deserved the win in the end. I still don't think they closed the game out well, despite actually winning. Kicking game was poor as mentioned and West still needs to run more. It was their forwards like Luatua and Ioane who really stood up.</p>
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<p>Le Roux was great for the Sharks.</p> -
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<p>My multi is alive so I'm happy.</p>
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<p>I told everyone I knew to bet the house on the Blues and at least 5 people laid on bets because of me. I had a $20 on them head to head as I didn't trust them to carry the handicap. </p> -
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<p>There was some mindless play from the Sharks in the last 10-15 minutes of that game.<br><br>
Well done Blues to win and break the streak. But what was up with some of the attack again??? It's still very laboured when going wide. Moala made a difference in attack when he came on.</p>
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<p>Moala was huge. I get why Tana is going for Francis at 12 but I think Moala needs to play. If that means Ranger doesn't play or doesn't play at 13 then so be it.</p> -
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<p>Moala was huge. I get why Tana is going for Francis at 12 but I think Moala needs to play. If that means Ranger doesn't play or doesn't play at 13 then so be it.</p>
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<p>Moala's go forward was a significant factor in the win.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hurricane" data-cid="572846" data-time="1460799196"><p>I told everyone I knew to bet the house on the Blues and at least 5 people laid on bets because of me. I had a $20 on them head to head as I didn't trust them to carry the handicap.<br></p></blockquote>
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That was me on the Lions at $2.90 last week...<br><br>
Not so confident this week. Too many that seem obvious but key players like Pocock and Jaco Kriel (he's in doubt) missing.<br><br>
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<p>I like West. There I said it.</p>
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<p>I think he is plucky and runs good lines, also doesn't fuck around with it in his own 22. Yes he could be better with his punting distance in clearing his red zone but everyone has work ons. He is part of the answer for Tana.</p> -
<p>West is a stopgap. He's not the long term answer but he will do in the meantime until Blues find someone else.</p>
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<p>I thought Luatua was excellent. He looks very fit - was still charging at the end. Really throwing himself about. </p>
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<p>Ranger isnt a centre - when he returns he should be used as a wing only. </p>
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<p>West is a stopgap. He's not the long term answer but he will do in the meantime until Blues find someone else.</p>
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<p>I thought Luatua was excellent. He looks very fit - was still charging at the end. Really throwing himself about. </p>
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<p>Ranger isnt a centre - when he returns he should be used as a wing only. </p>
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<p><strong>Blues are really going to miss the Ioanes.</strong></p>
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<p>Conversely, with their 15's experience, and the way the second tier 7's guys are going, Titch is going to love having them back!</p> -
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<p>That was me on the Lions at $2.90 last week...<br><br>
Not so confident this week. Too many that seem obvious but key players like Pocock and Jaco Kriel (he's in doubt) missing.<br><br>
Still need Bulls & Lions to get in.</p>
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<p>Can't lose this year :good:</p> -
<p>I think West could be effective coming off the bench later in the match with his running game , </p>
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A lot of reasons why the blues are struggling to unleash thier weapons they have outside seem to sit with Hall and West.<br><br>
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Watched this via the highlights package , and I ended up fast forwarding thru a lot of it. Not a good sign. Then my MySky ran out of space, thank god.
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<p>I'll take the win but geez we're a hard watch. I've seen some bad footy from us but that first half was up there. Moala was huge and has to start somewhere from now on whether it's at 12,13 or 14 but player of the day for me was Luatua by a mile. No-one seems to rate him very much these days but he deserves to be in the All Blacks with the way he's played this season.</p>
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Yeah I think Luatua became an Allblack selection almost through potential , <br><br>
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People seem to be overlooking him because he's playing differently to when he made his name. It's much less flash and much more graft now, and he's doing some sterling work. I'd pick him as the lock/6 hybrid
