QF - Blues v Drua
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Was impressed with us last night. Obviously we've had better performances, but the Drua put us under a bit of pressure in the 2nd half and I thought we handled it very well.
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@Kirwan Helps that he's been given a regular go at 10 for the first time in his career. He got unfairly written off after his rookie season.
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@Kirwan said in QF - Blues v Drua:
Plummer’s control from ten was incredible, wouldn’t look out of place at Test level
Clearly at least the number 2 number 10 playing in NZ. I will be very disappointed in the new selectors if he misses out on a spot.
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I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?
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@African-Monkey said in QF - Blues v Drua:
@Kirwan Helps that he's been given a regular go at 10 for the first time in his career. He got unfairly written off after his rookie season.
The improvement in his field kicking this season is quite something. If I had to guess I would say O'Halloran has had some involvement there.
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@Crazy-Horse The Boks will give it a good go.
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@Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:
I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?
France is there.
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@Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:
I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?
Yeah that's with Beehre and Riccitelli too...
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@Bones said in QF - Blues v Drua:
@Crazy-Horse said in QF - Blues v Drua:
I noticed the Blues pack was close to 950kgs on the weekend. Jeez that's heavy. It doesn't seem that long ago we were getting g excited about 900kgs. I wonder how long until packs are regularly 1000kgs?
Yeah that's with Beehre and Riccitelli too...
Yeah I thought that too. They could have easily been heavier.
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@African-Monkey said in QF - Blues v Drua:
Was impressed with us last night. Obviously we've had better performances, but the Drua put us under a bit of pressure in the 2nd half and I thought we handled it very well.
Brumbies compete harder at the breakdown.. They'll be trying their level best to disrupt and slow the Blues ruck ball.
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@Tim said in QF - Blues v Drua:
Akira Ioane's calf tightened up. Tuipulotu needs to be evaluated tomorrow. Darry and McWhannell should be available. Heem might be available too.
We miss Heem's direct lines.
I thought lam was bloody strong, some great tackles and busts
I originally missed the first 15 after HT, but, having now caught up, agree that Lam was defensive rock in that period. Can't recall any big busts in the third quarter.
Akira also a pillar in backline defence during the 15 minutes or so when Drua had lots of ball. Mention also for Ofa, who made more than five tackles close to the ruck during that period. -
Plummer looks the goods to me. Robust in defense, kicking out of hand good, and guides the team around nicely. Thinking he would be the ideal back up to Dmac if his game translates to the international level.
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@African-Monkey Renata 120kg plus
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@Crazy-Horse sure Beehre is now 118kg
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@cgrant on the Breakdown last night Kirwan and Wilson had Perofeta as the third best 10 behind DMac and Beaudy. Fk me, you’d think Kirwan would be pushing for Plummer, he’s been unreal this year. Perofeta has been his usual hot and cold self.
