Wellington v Northland
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@Crucial pretty sure Porirua Park had a revamp many years ago and the surface is well drained and sand based. Played a few seasons for Norths many moons ago and it was a great pitch to play on. Shouldn’t be an issue like other suburban grounds around Welly.
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@J77 I haven't been there too long ago, and the pitch seems fine. It's the parking issue that's a big problem.
Edited to add that the last time I went to Jerry Collins Stadium for a game, I took the bus and walked from Porirua Station to the Stadium to avoid the parking issue. The weather was great then, though.
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@taniwharugby that team can’t be right surely.. we have a prime opportunity to beat these dudes with our strongest available team in years and we name a predominantly B forward pack.. that would be the dumbest selection ploy ever.
Can only think of injuries again, but comms are terrible across all teams these days, so we’ll never know for sure.
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@J77 very odd to have no Caird, Josh Goodhue or Tom...surely all 3 cant have been injured in the week?
Assume likely just an error, but Macilai on the right wing, not left?
Bringing Ross in isnt a huge surprise given how our starting front row last week struggled I guess, but the locks is a massive surprise, especially as this isnt leading into storm week.
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@taniwharugby no bench named either.. if that is the team named I hope that was forced due to injuries, because any other reason wouldn’t be acceptable in my opinion.
One positive, is they have the wings right this week even though Macilai is on the opposite side to usual.
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@Stargazer said in Wellington v Northland:
@Crucial I'm trying to remember whether the stands at Hutt Rec are much smaller than at Jerry Collins Stadium. Would parking have been easier there? It's indeed terrible at Jerry Collins Stadium.
Oh god imagine the cry from Petone if HOBM got to host a game. The stand isn't very big, I'm guessing if they did that they'd probably have to erect a temporary stand on the other side.
Residents would probably lose their shit too, parking wouldn't be that flash.
The Bellevue would be stoked though!
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@Bones said in Wellington v Northland:
@Stargazer said in Wellington v Northland:
@Crucial I'm trying to remember whether the stands at Hutt Rec are much smaller than at Jerry Collins Stadium. Would parking have been easier there? It's indeed terrible at Jerry Collins Stadium.
Oh god imagine the cry from Petone if HOBM got to host a game. The stand isn't very big, I'm guessing if they did that they'd probably have to erect a temporary stand on the other side.
Residents would probably lose their shit too, parking wouldn't be that flash.
The Bellevue would be stoked though!
I remember when they erected extra seating at Hutt Rec for club final days a few years back, it worked really well. I also attended a game of three halves between the All Blacks, Canterbury and Wellington at Hutt Rec and I remember that atmosphere being superb. I would attend alot more Lions games if they were held in the Hutt.
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@Canes4life they really should have done something with Hutt Park all those years ago. But that looks great!
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@J77 if I was Tua I would be pissed as well. Goodhue / Tua combo would be first choice midfield surely? The whole thing looks slightly strange. However in the past I have criticised them for not developing players so pleased for Craig, Rush with their starts.
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@kev yeah just seems very odd to rotate the squad this early, assuming no injuries.
I'd have put Tua & Goodhue together too; Ranger has lost alot of pace, and Goodhue not renowned for his either!
Still not seen the team named aside from the NPC site which doesnt have the bench, and doesnt even show the Wellington side!
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@taniwharugby Caird and Robinson injured at training. Bugger.
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Bit surprised they put Josh Goodhue on the bench, Hallam-Eames is quality, good opportunity for Craig though.
Pretty good bench though, just hope we get the business done early, as we don't look like scoring tries if we have to chase the game.
Edit - added team graphic
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@taniwharugby said in Wellington v Northland:
Bit surprised they put Josh Goodhue on the bench, Hallam-Eames is quality, good opportunity for Craig though.
Pretty good bench though, just hope we get the business done early, as we don't look like scoring tries if we have to chase the game.
Edit - added team graphic
Who's Captain?
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@Machpants I would assume Moulds
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@taniwharugby said in Wellington v Northland:
@Machpants I would assume Moulds
Yeah that was my guess, C could be behind Jonah's head!
