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  • BonesB Online
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    Bones
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    #458

    Just watching now, haven't read the thread.

    First Clarke takes out CGB in the air by realising he's not going to make it so jumping early to take it, then BOK blatantly lies saying DP didn't call the shot! Fuck me.

    Second piece of dirty play to take a player out by CC in 2 years isn't it? Lucky this one wasn't permanent.

    Also great to see Gregory and Hunt returning to the form that launched them to shithouse depths a couple of years ago. At least Gregory isn't supposed to be a kicker, Hunt why the fuck can't you get a 5m lineout from the penalty kick when you're only just outside the 22? Awful.

    Liking seeing the superb form of future stars of yesteryear like Perofeta, pretty to watch.

    DP > SC

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    That blues aggressive defence to start the first half was very pretty too. Though thought Highlanders coped with it really well.

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    Frizzel trying to barnstorm and gets absolutely chopped by Christie for the second time tonight.

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    Is Perofeta the new Cruden? With the added bonus of covering fullback.

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    replied to Duluth on last edited by Winger
    #462

    The haves and the have not

    I know its only one game. But there does seem to be a gap opening up in rugby now even in New Zealand. Crusaders are full of talent. Blues are closing the gap. Whereas the Highlanders (and maybe Canes) are slipping behind. Then there is the gaps between NZ and Aussie sides. It will destroy SRP is something is not done about it. NZ could start by addressing the NZ situation. Unsure how it would be done though. But Crusaders winning again and 2 sides struggling to compete (MP and Highlanders) will even (further) harm NZ rugby

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300539204/blues-win-points-to-worrying-gap-between-the-haves-and-havenots

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    replied to Winger on last edited by
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    @winger what? Highlanders played awful for large periods of the match and were still within a try with 5 minutes to go.

    Get a grip.

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    Christ on a bike. Having Hunt at ten is like having a 14yo there.

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    @bones said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @winger what? Highlanders played awful for large periods of the match and were still within a try with 5 minutes to go.

    Get a grip.

    Did you read the article. And as I said its only one game.

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    @winger said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @bones said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @winger what? Highlanders played awful for large periods of the match and were still within a try with 5 minutes to go.

    Get a grip.

    Did you read the article. And as I said its only one game.

    No, I responded to your post.

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    replied to Bones on last edited by
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    @bones said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @winger said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @bones said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @winger what? Highlanders played awful for large periods of the match and were still within a try with 5 minutes to go.

    Get a grip.

    Did you read the article. And as I said its only one game.

    No, I responded to your post.

    OK. But the article is the key.

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    @winger said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @bones said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @winger said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @bones said in Blues v Highlanders:

    @winger what? Highlanders played awful for large periods of the match and were still within a try with 5 minutes to go.

    Get a grip.

    Did you read the article. And as I said its only one game.

    No, I responded to your post.

    OK. But the article is the key.

    Not really if it's in the same tone as your post.

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    replied to Bones on last edited by
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    @bones said in Blues v Highlanders:

    Christ on a bike. Having Hunt at ten is like having a 14yo there.

    He's not on top of his game so far this season is he? And I tend to think Marty banks is probably even a step down, he looks quite past it.

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    @dan54 Hes well past it. He makes Hunt look like a world beater.

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    There is something missing in the jigsaw. Hunt and Banks are really not up to it. A good ten and the Clan would be a different team I think. Although they can hold their own in most departments, they can't dominate anywhere to cover the obvious flaws.
    Blues were quite good at taking the man out off the ball and being niggly. Part of the game plan to outmuscle the smaller team at the breakdown I think. Just a much better team all across the park unfortunately.
    However, I honestly don't know why Clarke's name comes up in AB discussions to be honest. Positioning is poor, decision making isn't good, he looks for contact not space, .... I just can't see it.

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    The player the Highlanders are really missing is Dixon. Coltman was back to being too inconsistent with his lineout throwing, so what used to be a strength of the Highlanders and the catalyst for many of their tries is now a weakness. The lineout just before HT being an example.

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    replied to Winger on last edited by Canes4life
    #474

    @winger The Canes are in a healthy position, they are a young squad and have been able to pick up wins without a large chunk of their experience. They've got plenty of depth, the problem with the Canes is making sure the right players are on the park. We haven't even seen Perenara, Coles, Walden, Franks, Bird, Walker-Leawere, Howden, Roigard etc this year so I don't think you need to lump the Hurricanes in that bracket. If the Canes get all their experience back towards the end of the season they can beat anyone.

    The Highlanders on the other hand, sheesh they really have no depth whatsoever. You know you're in trouble when you have Marty Banks on the bench. He's barely NPC level these days, let alone Super Rugby quality.

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    @old-samurai-jack He was one of our best in the first 2 games. Don't think he was overly terrible yesterday either apart from getting the ball slapped out of his hands when he was about to score.

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    replied to African Monkey on last edited by Tim
    #476

    @african-monkey He was good under the high ball, carried well, ran good lines, but did fuck up that try. He's having a good season.

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    @tim He looks hungrier this year, which he needs to with the competition on the left wing (that doesn't include George Bridge). His work rate has improved a lot too, not that it was awful in previous years, but he's stepped up his game this year imo.

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