Final: Blues vs Crusaders
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This game really feels like a case of good vs evil.
The Blues, the plucky but positive underdogs trying to do something good for NZ rugby and the world as a whole vs the cold, calculating and ruthlessly efficient Crusaders determined to preserve the status quo and crush all dissent. (much like Communist China)
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@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
You Should fell ashamed.
I do. Dirty and ashamed.
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@Tim said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
That reminds me of the good old days in front of the embankment at Lancaster Park during the Shield reign. They used to allow people to stand in front of the embankment because it was so full. A
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@Frank said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
This game really feels like a case of good vs evil.
The Blues, the plucky but positive underdogs trying to do something good for NZ rugby and the world as a whole vs the cold, calculating and ruthlessly efficient Crusaders determined to preserve the status quo and crush all dissent. (much like Communist China)
Yes. But I can see the efficiency of the Saders mauls winning the game for them.
We'll still have the best stadium in NZ, but I'd love another title to go with it
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@Frank said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
This game really feels like a case of good vs evil.
The Blues, the plucky but positive underdogs trying to do something good for NZ rugby and the world as a whole vs the cold, calculating and ruthlessly efficient Crusaders determined to preserve the status quo and crush all dissent. (much like Communist China)
WHAT????
The team from New Zealand's largest and richest city, that has plundered the cream of the nation's coaching and playing stocks - playing in their home stadium against a bunch of poor boys from the back blocks - in a competition where 26 teams have consecutively won their home matches.
It will be an undoubted crushing of the Southerners, unless...unless....one man.... can stand for all of us...
What do you mean, Flash Jordan approaching....
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@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
You Should fell ashamed.
I do. Dirty and ashamed.
there is still hope for you yet.
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@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
You Should fell ashamed.
posting drunk already?
That’s tomorrow night when I will get banned from the fern for life.
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Not sure what the TAB are paying but surely the Blues should be the favourites? Top qualifiers
and playing at home.If we look at the respective teams the only advantage the Saders have on paper is in the second row with two AB locks and at 15. I reckon the front row evens itself out (possible advantage Blues on the bench), and the Blues on paper have it over the Saders in the loose forwards (3 current ABs v 1 Puma). Half Back has advantage to Blues given they have a current AB there. First five is even (two erratic but at times brilliant players). Blues have the advantage in the midfield, the wings even themselves out and the Saders have the edge at 15.
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@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
You Should fell ashamed.
posting drunk already?
That’s tomorrow night when I will get banned from the fern for life.
I'm resigned to mauls being the difference, and the Crusaders winning. It's our curse.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
Awesome post and I’d feel the same way if the chiefs were there.
I think its a good recognition of the fact that Blues are also just fucking entertaining, in a way that no other team is even close to at the moment.
They are well captained and really hard to hate.
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@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
You Should fell ashamed.
posting drunk already?
That’s tomorrow night when I will get banned from the fern for life.
I'm resigned to mauls being the difference, and the Crusaders winning. It's our curse.
Mate I think the Blues will win,They have been the best team all season,the Crusaders have been inconsistent for large parts of the season.They have frustrated me this year with some sloppy handling and rushing passes.
If the Blues win and there is no BS Ref decisions either way then good on them.
No grumbles from me if they do. -
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
You Should fell ashamed.
posting drunk already?
That’s tomorrow night when I will get banned from the fern for life.
I'm resigned to mauls being the difference, and the Crusaders winning. It's our curse.
Mate I think the Blues will win,They have been the best team all season,the Crusaders have been inconsistent for large parts of the season.They have frustrated me this year with some sloppy handling and rushing passes.
If the Blues win and there is no BS Ref decisions either way then good on them.
No grumbles from me if they do.Good for you sir, respect. I rationally understand the Blues have been the best side in the comp, but I'm waiting for the choke. Can't help myself. I used to support the Canes for my sins... I can't imagine a side I support actually winning a game. It feels ... weird. Plus, the Crusaders are the cheatiest, smartest, cynicalist side in the comp - not sure we have the nous to keep up.
All to play for tomorrow. Can't wait - it should be a titanic tussle -
It's hard to get over the feeling the Blues have stumbled in to this final. Not exactly compelling form to finish the season on a high.
Still hopeful.
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@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@nzzp said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Chris said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
You Should fell ashamed.
posting drunk already?
That’s tomorrow night when I will get banned from the fern for life.
I'm resigned to mauls being the difference, and the Crusaders winning. It's our curse.
Mate I think the Blues will win,They have been the best team all season,the Crusaders have been inconsistent for large parts of the season.They have frustrated me this year with some sloppy handling and rushing passes.
If the Blues win and there is no BS Ref decisions either way then good on them.
No grumbles from me if they do.Good for you sir, respect. I rationally understand the Blues have been the best side in the comp, but I'm waiting for the choke. Can't help myself. I used to support the Canes for my sins... I can't imagine a side I support actually winning a game. It feels ... weird. Plus, the Crusaders are the cheatiest, smartest, cynicalist side in the comp - not sure we have the nous to keep up.
All to play for tomorrow. Can't wait - it should be a titanic tussleYeah it should be one for the history books, some real trepidation from the supporters of both teams by the sounds of the talk around the traps.
Good luck for tomorrow, it is just a shame RA have put their two cents in on the eve of the Final.
Piss poor effort that. -
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@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
Sounds like COVID brain to me.
Win at all costs. I won’t care if it’s 3-0 as long as the 3 is from the good guys in red n black.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Final: Blues vs Crusaders:
I have mixed feelings about this game. On the one hand, being a Sader supporter, I want the Saders to win. But, and I feel very dirty for admitting this, I wouldn't mind seeing the Blues get up. Blues have a number of players that I am hoping will help turn the ABs around and if they don't win I will find it a tad disconcerting.
