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<div>Picking ALB over Horrell seems like a no brainer to me.</div>
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<p>I would have picked them both on the bench. I don't know much about Vaka but he's listed as a midfielder on the Chiefs website. Horrell gives you cover at fullback, which seems to be lacking in this 23. I wouldn't want to move Ngatai there so I assume one of Pulu or Lowe is the backup.</p> -
<p>Vaka has played mostly in the midfield for CM but also on the wing. He has always been part of the squad so maybe this is just a case of giving him his opportunity. He could have been carrying an injury as well as he hasn't been a call up to the Sevens side during their injury runs either.</p>
<p>I don't think any of Vaeno, Stevenson, McNichol or Fisiiahi grabbed their chances strongly although all have also been injured at some point or other.</p>
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<p>Horrell played really well in his first game back from injury (v Canes) when he suddenly had to replace Ngatai. He can cover several positions and is great player. I don't understand why he has not been picked for an important game like this, if he is indeed not injured. Picking an unexperienced player like Vaka is a big risk IMO.</p>
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<p>Because he's been shit since he was playing midfield with SBW. His form fell off a cliff, then he got hurt, and he's done fuck all since. He's pretty far from a secured selection these days. </p> -
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<p>Can beleive Yah My Shitta is still having a trot.</p>
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<p>is that you admitting how much you miss your fav player Big Benny?</p> -
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<p>Because he's been shit since he was playing midfield with SBW. His form fell off a cliff, then he got hurt, and he's done fuck all since. He's pretty far from a secured selection these days. </p>
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<p>I wouldn't go as far as saying he is shit but I have never seen him as any more than solid (and not in even in the Snakey or Crotty level of this category)</p>
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<p>Great player to have in your Super squad. Won't let you down and can step in when and where needed. But hardly dynamic. </p> -
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<p>is that you admitting how much you miss your fav player Big Benny?</p>
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<p>Big Ben would have been very valuable this year.</p> -
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<p>is that you admitting how much you miss your fav player Big Benny?</p>
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<p>Hey nah! Not even a little bit</p> -
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<p>I wouldn't go as far as saying he is shit but I have never seen him as any more than solid (and not in even in the Snakey or Crotty level of this category)</p>
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<p>Great player to have in your Super squad. Won't let you down and can step in when and where needed. But hardly dynamic. </p>
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<p>well, i thought that in 12 and 13, but since then? I've seen more stinkers than solid performances. But yes, good squadie as he covers a number of spots, and can play at the level required, but i don't take it as a surprise when he is omitted </p> -
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<p>Big Ben would have been very valuable this year.</p>
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<p>yes.. the fines jar must be a sh*tload emptier this year.</p> -
<p>but the buffet fuller</p>
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<p>does anyone know how he's going overseas? haven't read much.. thought I saw something a while back saying he was going good.</p>
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<p>Yeah he lost heaps of weight and got committed to being a professional...............</p>
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<p>Nope </p>
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<p><img src="http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Ben+Tameifuna+Northampton+Saints+v+Racing+kFzw0nEXWCul.jpg" alt="Ben+Tameifuna+Northampton+Saints+v+Racin"></p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crucial" data-cid="577317" data-time="1462493339">
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<p>He may be a big gas guzzling home built truck but that is better than the jap import.</p>
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<p>I have no doubt he is a better player but I am still very glad he isn't at the Chiefs this season</p> -
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<p>Because he's been shit since he was playing midfield with SBW. His form fell off a cliff, then he got hurt, and he's done fuck all since. He's pretty far from a secured selection these days. </p>
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<p>You have always such a shit way of commenting on players. Horrell is far from shit; just plagued by injuries the last two seasons and probably his versatility hasn't done him any favours.</p> -
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<p>I have no doubt he is a better player but I am still very glad he isn't at the Chiefs this season</p>
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<p>You would prefer a worse player because you don't like the girth of a player?</p>
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<p>Ben T has always been a good team man and his fatness didn't effect other players so it seems silly to want a guy who can't prop and does nothing around the field to be there instead of him.</p>
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<p>As for Horrell, he's been nowhere near as shit as M4L is making out, but he's definitely yesterdays man - good to have in the squad but I doubt he'll be thrown in at finals time like a few years ago.</p> -
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<p>You would prefer a worse player because you don't like the girth of a player?</p>
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<p>Ben T has always been a good team man and his fatness didn't effect other players so it seems silly to want a guy who can't prop and does nothing around the field to be there instead of him.</p>
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<p>Girth? no! Attitude, Yes!</p>
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<p>Apparently from the stories coming from the camp (and published on here, WTW can repost them) he was far from a good team man.</p>
