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Seems lock is the cursed position,Sweetman out for the season,Goodhue and Tom Robinson with concussion issues,but I also believe Justin Fredericks from the Northland Bs is out for the season,I will have my fingers crossed for Larsen and Neville.<br><br>
Have also heard,depending on a medical,Guy Wood maybe added to the squad to replace Troy Gilbert.if this happens,really excited about this kid,looked all class playing for the Bs on Saturday,stood out llke a saw thumb,only issue was,he was limping,around the 60th minute,which is understandable,given he has been out with a serious injury...!<br><br>
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You got Kev,Kara in the 7 jersey,excited about Stokes and Uluiviti coming off the bench,Stokes based on club form,has been the outstanding loose forward in the southern districts comp.and Uluiviti is a talent,with size,and is more like a NZ style forward.
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<p>as I was saying to J77, I have a much better feel for this team so far, despite the 2 losses, that with some luck (and smarts) could have been 2 wins, whereas last year, we barely looked like we could win a lottery with the only ticket! </p>
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<p>Ideally a win, but a 2 BP loss and no more injuries will be fine.</p>
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Guy would be a great addition to the squad, hell of an effort to come back after the really nasty broken leg earlier in the season.<br><br>
Has real utility value. Was playing 12 or 13 for MW before the injury, but his best position is 15. Would also be equally at home on the wing. -
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Like what I hear about this Guy Wood. How much footy did he get in for MW Gunner?</p></blockquote>Bugger all, only 4 or 5 games from memory.<br>
He showed his class in those few games though, that's for sure.<br><br>
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<p>Awesome, he's a pommy isn't he? I seem to remember another Pom running around for MW last year, Rawcliffe or something similar??</p>
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<p>On another note, would like to see that bloke Erinemo Tau get brought in, surely got to be a step up on Lawebuka? I've heard positive things about Tau, and by all accounts he carved up for South Canterbury last season..</p> -
Hopefully Lawebuka will make up for his game 1 indiscretion....he also spent time in the Blues dev side this year so hoping he will be better for that.
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Half time and we are in this. But would want lineout to work better and keep up scrum dominance which faded towards end of half. <br><br>
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<p>Half time and we are in this. But would want lineout to work better and keep up scrum dominance which faded towards end of half.<br><br>
We need out midfield to hold the ball and get across the advantage line against a rushing defence - <strong>maybe some second man plays.</strong></p>
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<p>all this time you been here as Kev, when it should be Ken
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<p>tit for tat rugby grrr</p>
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<p>Annoying that Northland couldn't get the win. A few bad decisions in the end was the difference. The better team certainly lost imo.</p>
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<p>disappointing we are still playing a bit 'dumb' but good to get a BP, better than nothing...</p>
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<p>Otago were at about $2 for -24 points I think it was</p>
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We are not far away from a good performance. The good thing is that we have nailed the core area of scrums. Lineouts obviously need work but I still think this can be fixed. <br><br>
On the players I would like to make a comment about players that have a positive impact on the game. Kara is so good because he makes things happen. Same with Macalai. I think Lawebuka offers the same - he got in the way of the fullback twice and dropped the ball on the kickoff once but on attack and defence he had an impact. So I think he keeps his place and wil get better with more game time.<br><br>
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So many opportunities let slip, first and foremost, the line outs have to be fixed, that is an absolute must, in the last 2 games we must have lost a dozen or so on our own throw. I don't have the solution, these guys are currently full time professionals. <br>
If we have a penalty 5 metres out from the opposition try line and ball should go straight to the half backs hands, not the props.<br>
Also the 8-9 combination maybe needs a bit of work, maybe just a communication issue, something seemed a bit off there and we let a try scoring chance let slip.<br>
Pryor, Lawebuca, and Breen all had blinders. Dunn, and Moulds probably had games to forget
