So what did we learn from Bled2?
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@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@BerniesCorner said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
Has Sami become number 1 hooker passing Fitz and Coles in the GOAT AB team of recent living memory?
Peak Coles was my number 1 but it's getting closeI know he’s playing well, but it’s pretty early days. He hasn’t even reached Mealamu level let alone the lofty heights of Fitzy.
Agree with this, unfortunately though the gap between our best hooker and next best playing is quite significant. Taylor did some good things around the field, but he is completely unreliable at the line out, reminds me of Anton Oliver and if I wanted that (which I dont), I would buy a Delorean or a hot tub
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@bayimports said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@BerniesCorner said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
Has Sami become number 1 hooker passing Fitz and Coles in the GOAT AB team of recent living memory?
Peak Coles was my number 1 but it's getting closeI know he’s playing well, but it’s pretty early days. He hasn’t even reached Mealamu level let alone the lofty heights of Fitzy.
Agree with this, unfortunately though the gap between our best hooker and next best playing is quite significant. Taylor did some good things around the field, but he is completely unreliable at the line out, reminds me of Anton Oliver and if I wanted that (which I dont), I would buy a Delorean or a hot tub
Set piece wins games, the hooker is vital to that and if there is any inconsistency issue then they need to go. In saying that even the best hookers have the odd fuck up. Does anyone have the stats of lineout success by hooker in super rugby or even test level?
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@Bovidae said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
Jordie needs to be used at 12 on the EOYT, even just to see how effective he is against NH opposition. He's not going to have the luxury of running at Foley every test.
Yeah he might get a chance to run at Finn Russell who makes Merhts look like Jerry Collins.
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@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
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@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
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@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
The 2019 Rugby World Cup Champion-beating team...
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@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
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@Crazy-Horse said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
To be fair I don't recall DH ever having those stats.
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@Crazy-Horse said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
Aussie are slighly better than Fiji, to be fair.
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@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
Exactly. So he needs to start in a couple of the tougher NHT games to see what we have
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@Crazy-Horse said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
I can't be sure but I don't remember DH carving up Fiji the way that JB carved up an albeit poor Aussie side. In fact I don't recall any of our midfielders carving up anyone for over 2 years...
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@Kirwan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Crazy-Horse said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
Aussie are slighly better than Fiji, to be fair.
Only slightly 😉
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@nostrildamus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Crazy-Horse said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
To be fair I don't recall DH ever having those stats.
I wasn't talking about stats. I was talking about people saying things along the lines of "We have found our 12."
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@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Crazy-Horse said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
I can't be sure but I don't remember DH carving up Fiji the way that JB carved up an albeit poor Aussie side
Poor Aussie side that was one decision away from beating us.
DH has had good games, just nothing like what JB has delivered. Bledisloe games are certainly at a standard where we can see if a player is up to it.
It would be mad to change him now, he's earned another shot.
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So what did we learn from Bled2?That JB is now good enough to play for the Blues?
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@Kirwan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Crazy-Horse said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@ACT-Crusader said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@Chris-B said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
@chimoaus said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
I think the obvious thing to me is we have 3 test level fullbacks in JB, BB and WJ and really there is not that much between them.
At 12 we have no options as good as those three fullbacks. So JB to 12 has to be a no brainer as you still have two good options at 15. If we use JB at 15 we have no really good options at 12. Simples.
We've also got Perofeta and DMac as options at fullback.
But, none of these guys are like Jordie who is a great big bastard who commands the air - and is the closest thing we've had to Don Clarke since Don Clarke. Our defensive system has the wings pushing up and in - and leaving the opposition wings for the second line - i.e. Jordie to smash, which he does very well. I don't trust any of the other four to play that role effectively, so are we risking it, or chucking our whole defensive system out (OK cue the McLeod jokes, but I doubt we've got 10 tests before RWC)?
On the plus side, we've got ALB due back very shortly (and potentially Goodhue next year) as more powerful second five options than Havili.
Don't get me wrong - I was on the Jordie to 12 bandwagon a couple of years ago, maybe even at the start of this season - but it's late in the piece to be making a sea-change.
I think it's an opportunity cost thing. Does the backline function better with JB at 12 and BB at 15 or JB at 15 and Havs at 12. For me the JB BB combo is much more attractive. We have nothing to lose by using the same backline on the EOYT. What we do know is the backline with Havs at 12 vs solid rush defence is a bit shit.
Question answered. JB has to play the bigger games at 12
It’s only the Aussies….
Yeah and it's only one game. Last year I am pretty sure people were saying similar things about DH following a game against Fiji.
I can't be sure but I don't remember DH carving up Fiji the way that JB carved up an albeit poor Aussie side
Poor Aussie side that was one decision away from beating us.
DH has had good games, just nothing like what JB has delivered. Bledisloe games are certainly at a standard where we can see if a player is up to it.
It would be mad to change him now, he's earned another shot.
100% Jordie should be given more chances there. Not disputing that at all. Just reminding people that a few got very excited about DH on the back of one game. Something I found amusing at the time because as a Crusader supporter I don't/didn’t rate him at 12.
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@canefan said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
JB went up the guts, power rugby style. None of the helter skelter shit that characterised our early season play. Loved it
I think he’s bulked up a bit too. For a guy that started sub 100kg and was nicknamed “Udon” he certainly played the part of the big bruising midfielder extremely well.
At times he looked like a young Jamie Roberts except with skills.
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While I agree that JB was great and deserves another go at 12 and it even made his brother look better at 15 too, given that Foster likes the way he plays at 15 and he likes what DH offers at 12, do we really think Foster plays JB there again in a big game?, if no injury?
I'm not so sure, I hope I'm wrong, but I am not convinced he gets the nod
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@bayimports said in So what did we learn from Bled2?:
While I agree that JB was great and deserves another go at 12 and it even made his brother look better at 15 too, given that Foster likes the way he plays at 15 and he likes what DH offers at 12, do we really think Foster plays JB there again in a big game?, if no injury?
I'm not so sure, I hope I'm wrong, but I am not convinced he gets the nod
Who knows with Fozzie. But hopefully the assistants go to bat for JB to have another go
