All Blacks vs Wallabies I
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The Ardie to 7 conversation is here:
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@NTA said in All Blacks vs Wallabies I:
Bell
Faessler
Tupou
Frost
Williams
Valetini
McReight
Wilson (c)
White
Lolesio
Koroibete
Paisami
Ikitau
Kellaway
WrightBPA, Slipper, AAA, LSL, Gleeson, Taint, Lynagh, Pietsch
That is still a pretty good Wallaby team, backline especially could fire. Bench might lack a bit but don’t expect this to be a walkover- ABs by 12.
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Where’s Tizzano?
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So is Dalton Pappalii just dropped completely from the 23?
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@DaGrubster said in All Blacks vs Wallabies I:
So is Dalton Pappalii just dropped completely from the 23?
Was last week too.
Could be the case that Jacobson is seen as the next best 7 behind Cane now.
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Compared to the South African matches I feel a bit empty about this game.
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@BerniesCorner said in All Blacks vs Wallabies I:
Compared to the South African matches I feel a bit empty about this game.
I find that sad and hope it will change.I am very much the same.. its a little disconcerting to feel so meh.. towards a BC match.
ABs should win - however I don't see a win as a forgone conclusion ... wounded Wobblies, and they usually grow a leg against us
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Obviously the Aussies are in a much weaker position than years ago but I think the mccaw era also took something out of them psychologically in how they view us and it’s never swung back .
Everyone talks about how the French were our nemesis but the Aussies also had their big moments against us in big games when we were favourites.
But that all stopped happening in that era , 11 and 15 WCs in particular.
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@Bones said in All Blacks vs Wallabies I:
@Mr-Fish guessing it's just seen as positional coverage and they don't see DP as at as high a level in that regard. Cane out once he hits a hundred?
It's entirely possible the selectors are doing it for coverage but if Papali'i were on the bench, it's not exactly as if there would be any massive issues if any one of the starters were injured.
Suppose we won't know for sure until Cane is given a rest/left out of the squad.
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Lots of depressing "I don't care about this game much, things have changed, feel a bit sad" sentiment in here.
Well, fuck that I say.
In the hopes of perking some of you up, here is the Voodoo runsheet for the day - and I for one and in a fucking good mood about it.
7am - woke up to shining sun and a coffee ready for me thanks to my lovely wife.
7:30am - made bacon and eggs rolls. Checked weather forecast for Homebush, will be c. 25 degree for kick-off - get the fuck in!
8am - showered, dressed, about to take the lad to the cricket nets to see if I can get those feet moving - at the moment they're grounded like he has lead in his shoes - like his old man to be fair. Might work on that bowling action a bit too. Will take the dog to chase his ball around and generally get in our way.
10am - collect girl from rowing, buy boy new cricket bat, buy lunch from somewhere - no doubt a cheeky stop at Dan Murphys is in order
12:30pm - nap time
1:30pm leave for the ferry / train to Homebush. Beers on the ferry, no doubt some good banter on the train. I will be wearing my AB's shirt like a good 47yr old bloke does. Punt horses as much as I can get away with.
3pm arrive to ground, more beers, eat overpriced pie and chips.
3:45pm kick off following horrendous anthems
4:45pm AB's up 20 at HT, more beers and chips
6pm back on the train after 40 point win, Aussies looking demoralised at the realisation of another year gone with no Bled, and the prospect that they still have to go to NZ next week. The silence is so beautiful that no further comment is required from me
7pm back on the ferry for more beers.
7:45pm home on the couch, red wine opened, takeaway ordered and watching Manly touch up the Roosters
10pm bed or another bottle opened - haven't decided yet. Got to leave some room for spontaneity.Sounds like a pretty good day to me.
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@brodean said in All Blacks vs Wallabies I:
Ryan loves Cane as much as he loves Frizell.
They also see him as an 80 minute player.
I'm a Papali'i fan but Jacobson does cover postions better. Neither are great impact options.
I agree fully with the last sentence. Why not just put Sotutu there?
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@Bovidae said in All Blacks vs Wallabies I:
Jacobson has come on at 6, and Ardie isn't being moved. Papalii should be able to do a job at 6, given his size, but didn't when he played there. So they're covering for 6/7 not 8.
I’ve often thought given his makeup he should be either a storming runner and/or massive hitter. He appears to be neither
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@voodoo said in All Blacks vs Wallabies I:
Lots of depressing "I don't care about this game much, things have changed, feel a bit sad" sentiment in here.
Well, fuck that I say.
In the hopes of perking some of you up, here is the Voodoo runsheet for the day - and I for one and in a fucking good mood about it.
7am - woke up to shining sun and a coffee ready for me thanks to my lovely wife.
7:30am - made bacon and eggs rolls. Checked weather forecast for Homebush, will be c. 25 degree for kick-off - get the fuck in!
8am - showered, dressed, about to take the lad to the cricket nets to see if I can get those feet moving - at the moment they're grounded like he has lead in his shoes - like his old man to be fair. Might work on that bowling action a bit too. Will take the dog to chase his ball around and generally get in our way.
10am - collect girl from rowing, buy boy new cricket bat, buy lunch from somewhere - no doubt a cheeky stop at Dan Murphys is in order
12:30pm - nap time
1:30pm leave for the ferry / train to Homebush. Beers on the ferry, no doubt some good banter on the train. I will be wearing my AB's shirt like a good 47yr old bloke does. Punt horses as much as I can get away with.
3pm arrive to ground, more beers, eat overpriced pie and chips.
3:45pm kick off following horrendous anthems
4:45pm AB's up 20 at HT, more beers and chips
6pm back on the train after 40 point win, Aussies looking demoralised at the realisation of another year gone with no Bled, and the prospect that they still have to go to NZ next week. The silence is so beautiful that no further comment is required from me
7pm back on the ferry for more beers.
7:45pm home on the couch, red wine opened, takeaway ordered and watching Manly touch up the Roosters
10pm bed or another bottle opened - haven't decided yet. Got to leave some room for spontaneity.Sounds like a pretty good day to me.
As a fellow 47 year old the only criticism of an otherwise perfect post is you're taking your nap dangerously early. I find about 3pm is the optimum time. Unfortunately that would coincide with your arrival at the ground so I just hope you can bounce back from it.
