Final: Chiefs v Crusaders
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@frugby said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
Papalii should be ahead in the queue
Did you not watch the Crusaders v Blues SF? No leadership in that Blues squad from their captain and he didn't have a game to be proud of. No idea why you'd think Papali'i should be ahead in the queue.
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@Stargazer I thought Papalii actually had quite a strong game, but as we established, the Blues were murdered in the right five so pretty hard for the loose forwards and backs. As for leadership, I don't really see him as a captain, and I think it is bizarre they didn't go back to Tuipulotu (who as it happens was injured).
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@Bovidae said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
The long forward pass was right in front of me. Gardner seemed asleep. The TMO needs to do their job and not just pick and choose when to intervene.
I know I keep banging on about it, but he's just not up to standard.
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@Donsteppa said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
Even with only a yellow card, ALB started the rot with that enthusiastic but dumb arse tackle.
Not to mention his absolutely needless penalty on halfway a few minutes earlier.
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@Stargazer said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
That's B/S, it's always B/S when twats do stuff like this, but it's a minority.
I can understand the booing of the ref at game, especially in the heat of the moment, but I really don't understand doing it to the players during the trophy ceremony etc.
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@Dan54 said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
You know on reflection of the game, and last few games of season, I would argue that Scott Barrett is close to best rugby player in the country this year. He has been immense!
Will ad in Narawa we got a pretty good right wing too in ABs too!Totally agree about both players. Scott has a big engine and competes on every play. Narawa has that top end speed that gives players extra time but seems so well balanced in his all round game.
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@Nepia said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
@Stargazer said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
That's B/S, it's always B/S when twats do stuff like this, but it's a minority.
I can understand the booing of the ref at game, especially in the heat of the moment, but I really don't understand doing it to the players during the trophy ceremony etc.
Unfortunately the internet gives any munter the opportunity to act like a feral fluffybunny.
It’s sport for fucks sake, get over it and worry about more pressing problems like having to live in Hamilton.
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@SBW1 said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
That’s the second time I have read a review with LF given a 9? Didn’t think he had as much impact on this game as prior games. Abrasive but didn’t break any tackles on attack.
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@kev said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
That’s the second time I have read a review with LF given a 9? Didn’t think he had as much impact on this game as prior games. Abrasive but didn’t break any tackles on attack.
Yeah, the Chiefs looked after him well, and Narawa showed him up for pace a few times. Good industrious game but a 9? Nah.
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@kev said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
@SBW1 said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
That’s the second time I have read a review with LF given a 9? Didn’t think he had as much impact on this game as prior games. Abrasive but didn’t break any tackles on attack.
He won 2 or 3 breakdown steals/turnovers which were crucial.
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@kev defensively he was a machine and playing like a 4th loosie. A little quieter in attack and that is in large part to a very good defensive system that McMillan runs. But he was still well involved carting the ball up.
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@Donsteppa said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
Even with only a yellow card, ALB started the rot with that enthusiastic but dumb arse tackle.
Surprised he wasn’t HIA’d also, the head impact looked similar for both players
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@booboo said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
@Bovidae said in Final: Chiefs v Crusaders:
The long forward pass was right in front of me. Gardner seemed asleep. The TMO needs to do their job and not just pick and choose when to intervene.
TMO can't come in for those calls any more. (I think.)
Unless there had been a try scored they can suggest there is a check maybe