Otago v Auckland

[Duluth]

XTH looked good last year. Interesting to see him used at fullback and Visinia on the wing

Hopefully we see some progress from Annandale when he subs on

[SouthernMann]

Lui Naeata was rumoured to be a potential Highlander at the back end of last year. Interesting to see him pop up again down south. Anyone have knowledge about Hudson Creighton? Is he any good? Really interested to see the battle between Umaga-Jensen and Tele'a.

[Kiwiwomble]

yeah, fuck off kevin

[Landers92]

@SouthernMann Yeah a big 8 that has had some off field issues in Japan. Hasn’t been re-signed so having a crack at NPC. I asked a mate who is in Japan and he said Jamie Joseph got him into the Japan environment 2/3 years ago but he wasn’t fit enough so never got a cap. Wonder if it was Joseph that’s got him over to help Otago so he can keep an eye on him?

Only thing we know about Creigton is what you stated earlier up the thread about him being Australian, he has been with the Brumbies since 2022.

[Landers92]

Just thought I’d take a look at the ticket prices for the game tonight… $32 for 1 adult. Nothing short of daylight robbery to be paying $32 to watch an NPC game, what a joke. No wonder people aren’t turning up these days. For reference, Canterbury have adult tickets for $10.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Landers92 and so we go around the viscous circle...with only 5 home games (we have mroe in club rugby)...theyre trying to wring every cent....which puts people off going....

[Landers92]

@Kiwiwomble at what point do the realize they’ll most likely bring in just as much money on ticket sales even if they lowered tickets to $15? More people, more money. $32 Just seems crazy. Anyway, it is what it is.

Whats your score prediction for tonight?

[Kiwiwomble]

i think auckland have to have 30 point on us so 45-15?

[frugby]

Faleafaga playing Bs is just weird IMO.

Hard to see anything other than Auckland pummelling us, so naturally TUJ will have a stormer and it will be relatively close. Still think Auckland get it done though.

[SouthernMann]

@Landers92 said in Otago v Auckland:

Just thought I’d take a look at the ticket prices for the game tonight… $32 for 1 adult. Nothing short of daylight robbery to be paying $32 to watch an NPC game, what a joke. No wonder people aren’t turning up these days. For reference, Canterbury have adult tickets for $10.

Surely half the attendees will be freebies. It is a low draw comp. But you need to give yourself the best opportunit possible by making tickets accessible. Dunedin is a low wage economy. They need to get bums on seats

[Duluth]

Aoake on the bench, no Tangitau

[SouthernMann]

I'll take that start. Arscott should have just scored himself though

[Bones]

Ze Germans starting a war

[Landers92]

Great bit of footy from Hurley. Incredible offload. Some x-factor we didn’t see last week, good to see. Good start

[SouthernMann]

@Bones said in Otago v Auckland:

Ze Germans starting a war

And the Dutchie said not this time pal

[SouthernMann]

Great another injured outside back with Whaanga down

[Duluth]

Well done Segner

[Bones]

Really impressive defensive organisation by Otago until Segner does something special.

[Bones]

Yuck. You've just created space and you do that. Fuck I hate the kiwi propensity for a dink.

[nzzp]

I don't love Funaki stepping before passing.