Crusaders v Reds
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@Nevorian said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Dan54 said in Crusaders v Reds:
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@Frank said in Crusaders v Reds:
Was Havili good at 10?
He was very good in the first half, gained lots and lots of ground with his PK kicks for touch, distributed well. Second half was mediocre, the charge down was very bad, but other than that he was OK.
Crusaders lost it with their powder puff forwards, getting the ball stripped in general play and in contact.
Also wonder who Crusaders attack coach is, they look real confused,apart from give it to Reece and see what he can do.
Even Reece seems to be off his best to be honest
I think it’s because he’s having to do so much more than you would ordinarily want from your left winger. He’s either playing as a 2nd halfback or almost like a loose forward. We don’t create enough space for our outsides and he’s too good a player to not be involved.
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@ACT-Crusader said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Nevorian said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Dan54 said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Tordah said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Frank said in Crusaders v Reds:
Was Havili good at 10?
He was very good in the first half, gained lots and lots of ground with his PK kicks for touch, distributed well. Second half was mediocre, the charge down was very bad, but other than that he was OK.
Crusaders lost it with their powder puff forwards, getting the ball stripped in general play and in contact.
Also wonder who Crusaders attack coach is, they look real confused,apart from give it to Reece and see what he can do.
Even Reece seems to be off his best to be honest
I think it’s because he’s having to do so much more than you would ordinarily want from your left winger. He’s either playing as a 2nd halfback or almost like a loose forward. We don’t create enough space for our outsides and he’s too good a player to not be involved.
Yeah he can't be godlike every game, bloody hard for him
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@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:
Maths nerds, how many more losses before the crusaders are done and dusted?
How many more until Penney gets the arse?
First Reds win in Christchurch since 99 and the Crusaders' second loss to an Australian side in Christchurch since 2004.
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@antipodean said in Crusaders v Reds:
@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:
Maths nerds, how many more losses before the crusaders are done and dusted?
How many more until Penney gets the arse?
First Reds win in Christchurch since 99 and the Crusaders' second loss to an Australian side in Christchurch since 2004.
I’m just assuming he’s already gone, might need a few others to join him.
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@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:
Maths nerds, how many more losses before the crusaders are done and dusted?
As others have said, two wins probably get the crusaders there. Highlanders away and finishing with Moana Pacifica.
Drua are 4 points away in 8th. They have a run home with force, red, Highlanders, rebels. Two wins look quite possible, one very likely. They are more likely than the Highlanders to get to the finals
Highlanders have the crusaders, Blues, drua and canes. Currently six points clear off crusaders, so one win probably gets them home, and if it's this week then almost certain
Moana Pacifica have chiefs canes Waratahs crusaders to finish. Two wins looks unlikely
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If there was ever a reason for reducing the play off places, then Crusaders making the playoffs should be the smoking gun for it
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The Highlanders got in 2 years ago off 4 wins and I don't recall many complaining about it, and sure enough, the Blues beat them with ease without really getting out of 3rd gear.
Obviously people are still nervous about the Crusaders for all the trauma they've caused us non Crusaders fans over the years, but from what they've shown this year, wouldn't you want to face them if you were the Blues or Canes?
As most Cantabs love saying these days, watch out 1st or 2nd seed as you won't want to play us when we get there, but if anything, I think the Reds are the team you would want to avoid if you're in the top 4, not the 2 from 10 Crusaders.
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@DaGrubster said in Crusaders v Reds:
If there was ever a reason for reducing the play off places, then Crusaders making the playoffs should be the smoking gun for it
Mate, I have a feeling there is not much appetite for reducing playoff places to 6 ,or even 4 that I would prefer, and admit the fact we still talking about whether Crusaders etc can still make it is one of reason. There still interest in whether the bottom teams make it etc, so probably equates to a few more bums on seats and eyes on tv in bottom Games. If I had my way, there would be 2 comps championship which is completely a 1 or 2 round comp then winner top of pile, follow that by a cup won where all teams are in a straight knockout tournament. Not going to happen though, so I gotta keep wishing.
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@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Reds:
The Highlanders got in 2 years ago off 4 wins and I don't recall many complaining about it, and sure enough, the Blues beat them with ease without really getting out of 3rd gear.
Obviously people are still nervous about the Crusaders for all the trauma they've caused us non Crusaders fans over the years, but from what they've shown this year, wouldn't you want to face them if you were the Blues or Canes?
As most Cantabs love saying these days, watch out 1st or 2nd seed as you won't want to play us when we get there, but if anything, I think the Reds are the team you would want to avoid if you're in the top 4, not the 2 from 10 Crusaders.
I think you'll find even some Landers fans complained it was stupid, and just lead to a big loss in the quarters. I like it though, were still talking and the season is still theoretically live for almost/all the teams. So unless there is relegation, you really need something like this
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@DaGrubster said in Crusaders v Reds:
If there was ever a reason for reducing the play off places, then Crusaders making the playoffs should be the smoking gun for it
A top eight in a 12 team table is fucken ridiculous and does give league heads genuine reason to say their competition is better.
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@Kirwan said in Crusaders v Reds:
Maths nerds, how many more losses before the crusaders are done and dusted?
5 games ago.
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