All Blacks vs Wales
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<p>Meg, great player but useless commentator and analyst.</p>
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<p>He's a decent enough analyst and can provide some interesting input when he's writing a column. But he can't call a live game to save himself. He's the ultimate foot-in-mouth commentator. Something happens, he blurts out his opinion without thinking. Probably realises what he just said was bullocks when he gives it 1 - 2 seconds thought but it's too late so just goes with it. He does that about 50 times a game.</p>
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<p>Commentators just need to call the game without trying to give their bullshit opinions all the time. That's why Nisbo has been successful - he's bland and just calls the plays 90% of the time, though in more recent times he's been a bit whingy and opinionated, perhaps some of his colleagues are wearing off on him.</p>
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<p>Sumo is my favourite - calls the plays with real passion and throws in a bit of comic relief from time to time as, in the end, it is just a game.</p> -
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<p>Proven world class level at wing only, so far.....................</p>
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<p>Fuck I wouldn't put him at fullback in a test after seeing his work under the high ball.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="No Quarter" data-cid="582926" data-time="1464231690">
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<p>Sumo is my favourite - calls the plays with real passion and throws in a bit of comic relief from time to time as, in the end, it is just a game.</p>
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<p>Sumo is the opposite to Marshall I reckon, good commentator but I can't stand his writing style. Every article is exactly the same.</p>
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<p>I'm hoping Sumo gets Nisbo's gig before too much longer. I have never been a fan of Nisbo's calling, though he's pretty professional, sticks to his knitting and lets the "colour" analyst make a dick of himself (Mexted and Marshall come to mind). Mind you, I was always a huge Keith Quinn booster so when Nisbo took over (at the start of pro rugby) I could only think "Usurper".</p>
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<p>Merhts is really good, I agree. Hopefully he makes the test panel permanently. Is he still based in Sydney in the finance world? With that background he'll be running the Waratahs and then the ARU before long, so long as he can knife the faction led by the corporate lawyers.</p> -
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<p>I'm hoping Sumo gets Nisbo's gig before too much longer. I have never been a fan of Nisbo's calling, though he's pretty professional, sticks to his knitting and lets the "colour" analyst make a dick of himself (Mexted and Marshall come to mind). Mind you, I was always a huge Keith Quinn booster so when Nisbo took over (at the start of pro rugby) I could only think "Usurper".</p>
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<p>Merhts is really good, I agree. Hopefully he makes the test panel permanently. Is he still based in Sydney in the finance world? With that background he'll be running the Waratahs and then the ARU before long, so long as he can knife the faction led by the corporate lawyers.</p>
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<p>With Deans out and QC all over the show, we need a new mole.</p> -
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<p>Sumo is the opposite to Marshall I reckon, good commentator but I can't stand his writing style. Every article is exactly the same.</p>
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<p>Mehrts is by far and away my favourite commentator</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Hooroo" data-cid="582886" data-time="1464227918"><p>It would be as about as exciting as Caleb Ralph being selected</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Hooroo" data-cid="582886" data-time="1464227918">
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<p>It would be as about as exciting as Caleb Ralph being selected</p>
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<p>quite similar players now that you mention it.</p>
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<p>not that fast, big left boot.</p>
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<p>quite similar players now that you mention it.</p>
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<p>not that fast, big left boot.</p>
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<p>No wonder Nepia is such a fan :)</p>
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<p>A couple of Cantabs and the gruff Hinuera man not liking Lowe is a plus for him in my book. You guys are just hiding your annoyance with Toddy for picking Zac and McNicholl over him by pretending you don't rate him. ;)</p>
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<p>That Caleb Ralph was quick and class ...back when he was a centre for the BoP and the Blues and was a NZ7s star .... Surely you blokes don't honestly believe that Lowe is carthorse speed, you need your eyes tested (yes, mine have been tested and I'm 20/20 with my milk bottles).</p>
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<p>Although clearly I need to rethink my rating of Lowe if Ratpoo is hyping him!</p> -
<p>Ralphs most memorable on field moments were being run down and tackled by notable non-speedsters Chresten Davis, Filipo Levi and Paul Tito ( actually I think Tito outran him to grab a loose ball ) but for a bloke who was actually quite a big well built guy in the flesh he couldn't bust a tackle to save his life. At least Rueben Thorne had the excuse that he was tired from doing lots of shit hard yards in the tight to explain his "fly hitting a windshield" impact on a defensive line with ball in hand..... </p>
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<p>A couple of Cantabs and the gruff Hinuera man not liking Lowe is a plus for him in my book. You guys are just hiding your annoyance with Toddy for picking Zac and McNicholl over him by pretending you don't rate him. ;)</p>
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<p>Lowe can play.</p>
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<p>He is big and fast and has some excellent skills. He probably tries a bit too much at times - that makes him an excellent weapon at ITM Cup-level - he gets caught out at times at Super level and that would be exacerbated at test level. So I'd say needs more work on his decision making. But without doubt he has the physical attributes to play test rugby.</p>
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<p>He actually reminds me a little bit of Bubbles Hamilton in the way he plays - shorter, stockier and probably faster - but tries some outrageous plays that come off more frequently as he gets older.</p> -
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<p>Lowe can play.</p>
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<p>He is big and fast and has some excellent skills. He probably tries a bit too much at times - that makes him an excellent weapon at ITM Cup-level - he gets caught out at times at Super level and that would be exacerbated at test level. So I'd say needs more work on his decision making. But without doubt he has the physical attributes to play test rugby.</p>
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<p>He actually reminds me a little bit of Bubbles Hamilton in the way he plays - shorter, stockier and probably faster - but tries some outrageous plays that come off more frequently as he gets older.</p>
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<p>damned with faint praise</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Chris B." data-cid="582976" data-time="1464242694"><p>Lowe can play.<br><br>
He is big and fast and has some excellent skills. He probably tries a bit too much at times - that makes him an excellent weapon at ITM Cup-level - he gets caught out at times at Super level and that would be exacerbated at test level. So I'd say needs more work on his decision making. But without doubt he has the physical attributes to play test rugby.<br><br>
He actually reminds me a little bit of Bubbles Hamilton in the way he plays - shorter, stockier and probably faster - but tries some outrageous plays that come off more frequently as he gets older.</p></blockquote>
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Don't joke about FABSH or we are likely to get FABJM. -
<p>On the off chance anyone has a sniff of tickets for the Wellington game... looking for 2 for a good mate who will be in wellies that weekend. The missus surprised me with tickets so we are already going but it looks like only singles remain. Have spotted at least two Trademe auctions that are for a pair of tickets in totally different parts of the stadium... cheeky buggers!!</p>
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<p>Frothing for this test match - the NZ derby games have been top notch but keen as to see our 2016 AB's get stuck into Wales. Can't wait for team naming Sunday!!</p> -
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<p>On the off chance anyone has a sniff of tickets for the Wellington game... looking for 2 for a good mate who will be in wellies that weekend. The missus surprised me with tickets so we are already going but it looks like only singles remain. Have spotted at least two Trademe auctions that are for a pair of tickets in totally different parts of the stadium... cheeky buggers!!</p>
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<p>Frothing for this test match - the NZ derby games have been top notch but keen as to see our 2016 AB's get stuck into Wales. Can't wait for team naming Sunday!!</p>
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<p>Seriously? This would be the first Canes game at the Tin to sell out in like forever.</p>
