Bledisloe 1
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@bayimports said in Bledisloe 1:
some hyperbolic shit on this thread and it is only about 2 players in the same team lol. Personally I think they offer different strengths, SF did put in some big games recently but I still think Akira has a higher ceiling. Even the stats shared for me only show part of the story. Carries, tackles, missed tackles, metres gained cover part of it, anyone with access to find stats like number of cleanouts, successful cleanouts v penalties conceded?, someone used to track (1st 3 players to a ruck) etc, Im sure some platform would have them. Probably would put a few of the other forwards to shame knowing those numbers, but might help shape opinions more objectively including my own..
Trouble is that those stats are gathered through the opta stuff which I think comes from the player GPS. Teams wont let that detail out to other teams for good reason.
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The SB selection has me scratching my head, but again, the most important thing is gameplan and execution. I'm (understandably) shit scared that they'll revert to that same cråp we've seen the past 3 years.
Maybe it's because its the Bled, but this is probably the first game this year I'm actually quite excited about.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Bledisloe 1:
The SB selection has me scratching my head, but again, the most important thing is gameplan and execution. I'm (understandably) shit scared that they'll revert to that same cråp we've seen the past 3 years.
Maybe it's because its the Bled, but this is probably the first game this year I'm actually quite excited about.
If he plays half a game at 6 half at lock( or thereabouts ) each game with the old experienced locks getting breaks and fresh loosies coming on as things open up more ,and they think he can add extra grunt in tight early ,
I might have more understanding where they are heading with it , But if he plays maximum minutes there not so much
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@kiwiinmelb said in Bledisloe 1:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Bledisloe 1:
The SB selection has me scratching my head, but again, the most important thing is gameplan and execution. I'm (understandably) shit scared that they'll revert to that same cråp we've seen the past 3 years.
Maybe it's because its the Bled, but this is probably the first game this year I'm actually quite excited about.
If he plays half a game at 6 half at lock( or thereabouts ) each game with the old experienced locks getting breaks and fresh loosies coming on as things open up more ,and they think he can add extra grunt in tight early ,
I might have more understanding where they are heading with it , But if he plays maximum minutes there not so much
It will be interesting to see what happens with Ardie out. Maybe this is the right balance? I'm a fan of the big boppers starting tests, although I'd prefer Akira over SB.
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@Crucial said in Bledisloe 1:
Rennie will be doing everything he can to limit damage
I think he'll be trying for the win. Big runners trying to get behind us, quick cleans and moving the ball against the direction of a scrambling defence.
The switch in five-eighth will be for better decision making,
They'll also be acutely aware that if our pace of ball is disrupted, there goes our attack.
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@antipodean he has to be doesn't he, several teams have shown we are beatable over the last few years
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@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe 1:
755, not 745- this is getting worse on a Thursday night. Past my bed time!
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@Machpants said in Bledisloe 1:
@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe 1:
755, not 745- this is getting worse on a Thursday night. Past my bed time!
damn...thats +1 pints at the pub before hand
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@NTA said in Bledisloe 1:
@TheMojoman said in Bledisloe 1:
I’ve got a lot of time for Wright. If given space and playing 14 he’s creative and can finish.
Talented? Yes.
Brain the size of a pea? Yes.
Temperament of a teenage bully? Most definitely.Passed the two criteria for a Fern poster already.
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@Stargazer said in Bledisloe 1:
Statistics eh. Saying NZ and Australia have drawn the same number of games. Pffft. Whatever.
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@Kiwiwomble said in Bledisloe 1:
@antipodean he has to be doesn't he, several teams have shown we are beatable over the last few years
They would have to take some confidence in Argentina beating us , only a few weeks ago as well
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@Kiwiwomble said in Bledisloe 1:
@taniwharugby said in Bledisloe 1:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe 1:
some hyperbolic shit on this thread
are you new?
i also love that that specific debate includes a player thats not actually available due to injury
And one that retired half a decade ago.
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@Bones said in Bledisloe 1:
@Kiwiwomble said in Bledisloe 1:
@taniwharugby said in Bledisloe 1:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe 1:
some hyperbolic shit on this thread
are you new?
i also love that that specific debate includes a player thats not actually available due to injury
And one that retired half a decade ago.
wasn't it between Frizell and Akira?
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@KiwiMurph said in Bledisloe 1:
I'm interested to see how McLeod's defence holds up.
Presumably a high 'ball in play' game under the roof. I have the feeling the defence will be stretched after playing confrontational/compact teams like the Boks and Argie.
Although that style is probably closer to super rugby than what we saw vs Irish, Boks and Argies.
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@Kiwiwomble said in Bledisloe 1:
@Bones said in Bledisloe 1:
@Kiwiwomble said in Bledisloe 1:
@taniwharugby said in Bledisloe 1:
@bayimports said in Bledisloe 1:
some hyperbolic shit on this thread
are you new?
i also love that that specific debate includes a player thats not actually available due to injury
And one that retired half a decade ago.
wasn't it between Frizell and Akira?
Don't forget to bring up Kaino's name half a dozen times.
