Chiefs vs Rebels
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crucial" data-cid="581285" data-time="1463819030"><p>
Where did this Yamashita guy come from and is he any relation to the Yamashita guy that has played earlier in the season?</p></blockquote>
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Was going to ask a similar question about who the alien was in Yamashita's body.<br><br>
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Good maul defence by the Rebels there.<br><br>
The chorus calling for McKenzie to be in black seems to have quietened.</p></blockquote> seemed to make an impact in the last stanza. About where we'd want him to do that in a test.<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bones" data-cid="581358" data-time="1463823230"><p>
Have to say I thought Weber was fantastic. Passing a bit wayward at times when firing to the typical 10 position but otherwise really key in just keeping the plays going with remarkable speed and decision making. <br><br>
Seu must be in AB selectors thoughts.</p></blockquote>
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Re Weber. I love his enthusiasm and the pace of his game. Just needs to work on not spraying the passes.<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Unco" data-cid="581376" data-time="1463825493"><p>
I'm a fan of Weber but the accuracy of his passing needs a lot of work. Getting the ball out of the ruck super quickly is awesome when the Chiefs are constantly getting over the gain line but when they're up against a good defence, the extra half second Cruden spends reeling in his passes just gives the defence that extra half second to move up or reposition.<br><br>
Not having TKB as the other option (starting or on the bench) has really hurt the Chiefs the last few weeks IMO.</p></blockquote>
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Mostly agree with this.<br><br>
But Hammington looks ok. -
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Good points<br><br>
Other notes about him<br><br>
Has the best dive pass in New Zealand **** i call <strong> bullocks</strong><br>
Reads the game effectively<br>
Doesn't fuck around endlessly with the ball at the base of a ruck marshalling the troops and thinking I can sit here all day according to the laws of the game so I will take my sweet time (meanwhile the defence re-organises or even counter rucks and suddenly the presentation of the pill gets messy)<br>
Isn't annoyingly yappy.</p></blockquote></blockquote>
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<p>Good locks the Chiefs have huh? Bird looking just as good as BBBR.<br><br>
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<p>Sir John Kirwan was doing analysis in the studio (which you probably saw) and he called for Bird to lift his game, I had noticed that he had been off the pace in his first few games back from injury as well. He looked like a menace tonight.</p> -
<p>Just saw the highlights but geez what did they put in Birds drink bottle? Whatever it is give it to him every game.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Mokey" data-cid="581498" data-time="1463864696">
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<p>Great first half, crappy second from the Chiefs.</p>
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<p>Frustrating for those of us at the game. 5 pts and move on.</p>
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<p>As others have said, I have also been very impressed with Bird in recent weeks (I thought he played well vs the Highlanders too). He always had the physical attributes but did not impose himself on the game, so I never rated him that highly. It's very noticeable now with his aggressive ball carrying, cleaning and tackling. More please.</p>
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<p>DMac is becoming too predictable on the counter-attack. You can't fault his courage running at bigger players but sometimes a kick is the better option. </p>
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<p>Weber took a few wrong options last night when he ignored overlaps and went the wrong way. I'd like to see him take more control at the back of the scrum.</p>
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<p>Speaking of scrums, the Rebels especially were feeding the ball under the locks feet. I can't believe the ARs didn't pull them up once - PIckerill was in Gardner's ear all game but ignored the obvious.</p> -
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<p>Have to say I thought Weber was fantastic. Passing a bit wayward at times when firing to the typical 10 position but otherwise really key in just keeping the plays going with remarkable speed and decision making.<br><br>
Seu must be in AB selectors thoughts.</p>
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<p>Humm. Seu is far from reliable as far as defense is concerned. Can't stop the men running at him in their tracks and always concedes a few meters. Missed his tackle for Harris try.</p> -
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<p>Humm. Seu is far from reliable as far as defense is concerned. Can't stop the men running at him in their tracks and always concedes a few meters. Missed his tackle for Harris try.</p>
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<p>He simply needs to bulk up. I believe he's not far north of 100kg, and given how tall he is, you get a sense for much bulk he can add to his frame. Give him a couple of years then he will really be in the ABs sights.</p>
