SR Final - Blues v Chiefs
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@gt12 said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
AJ LAM, what a stat line.
Made more tackles than any other Blues back, no turnovers, no penalties,
12 runs, 67 metres (both behind Clarke) and 7 (yes, 7!) defenders beaten.
It’s now showing as 8 defenders beaten. That’s a crazy number for a midfielder
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Ratima-DMac or Christie-Plummer?
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@Damo said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
Let's just hope that we don't have a repeat of some of the comments against the ref that we saw last time. Some of the stuff from the Chiefs fans last year was pretty rabid.
I ended up with a bunch of it in my inbox. All forgiven and forgotten now but stay off the sauce this time lads.
Chiefs ought to be on the trophy for last year. TMO diddled them.
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@pakman said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
@Damo said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
Let's just hope that we don't have a repeat of some of the comments against the ref that we saw last time. Some of the stuff from the Chiefs fans last year was pretty rabid.
I ended up with a bunch of it in my inbox. All forgiven and forgotten now but stay off the sauce this time lads.
Chiefs ought to be on the trophy for last year. TMO diddled them.
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@BerniesCorner said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
When Auckland rugby is strong All Black rugby is strong.
What every 21 years?
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Sorry still remember Fitzy, Jones, Fox and Zinzan
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@Donsteppa said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
@Damo said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
On the plus side for the Chiefs their scrum is going better than expected.
That was a dreadful mistake there. Just keeps the Blues on attack
Yep, was worried about the set piece, but we seem to be doing okay there. Just dumb options kicking or passing the ball into Row 25 when we finally get the ball.
Maybe Thompson assisting the scrum?
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@Frank said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
@nostrildamus said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
IMO the chiefs locks have ben outplayed so far.
Luke the only (Chiefs) loosie with fire.
This looks a very disciplined Blues side- hat off to the coaching staff.The best two AB locks are Barrett and Tuipolotu, despite so many predictions of Vaii starting.
They are too similar. Think Brooke (R) and Willis. Need a middle of the lineout specialist.
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back from the game.
So stoked for the Blues particularly Akira in his last game. He's seen the franchise go from toxic to glorious - to a point that player actually want to play there.
So much heartbreak. 16 years of season tickets, and just delighted to see the team get over the line at last. What I particularly liked was the cohesiveness - at the end we had lost Ofa Patty Dalton; three big leaders and still stayed tighta nd finished strong.
Will write up something tomorrow if I get a chance. Blues played bloody well. Chief brought the physicality, but coudln't live with the blue wave. Outstanding game plan and coaching, low error rugby. Felt very South African to me, but superb to watch.
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Blues player ratings vs Chiefs | Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final
The Blues are the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific champions after beating the Chiefs 41-10 on a historic night at Eden Park.
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@MajorRage said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
Akira played a blinder but it’s not like he hasn’t had his chances in black.
Quite the opposite.
He's had some great games in black!!
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@nostrildamus said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
@MajorRage said in SR Final - Blues v Chiefs:
Akira played a blinder but it’s not like he hasn’t had his chances in black.
Quite the opposite.
He's had some great games in black!!
Indeed he has.
Yet, it seems 3 AB coaches in a row don’t want him.
Shouldn’t distract from what a blinder he had today, but plenty on this thread want to so I thought it’s worthwhile pointing out the other side.
It’s a shame, as the talent is unquestionably there.
