Crusaders v Brumbies
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Israel Dagg
Starting where he left off.
I know he has no height, but given the insipid performances of the likes of Elliott Dixon at AB level, I wonder if the ABs could do worse than have a look at a pocket rocket type 6 like Taufua. It works well for the likes of Stander and Ireland.
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@Billy-Tell said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Israel Dagg
Starting where he left off.
I know he has no height, but given the insipid performances of the likes of Elliott Dixon at AB level, I wonder if the Abs could do worse than have a look at a pocket rocket type 6 like Taufua. It works well for the likes of Stander and Ireland.
Taufua was one of the best players in that first half. His work rate is incredible!
Also liked what I saw from Goodhue and Samu.
Did anyone hear what's wrong with Todd and who has replaced Samu on the bench?
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@Bovidae said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Watched the 1st half on mute as you know who is the commentator. That YC was harsh - penalty only.
Franks better watch his tackling technique with the new laws.
I thought it was fair enough - it was careless by the Brumbies player. You just can't do what he did (pretend you think you're the only player on the field who might attempt to catch a ball) it's pretty simple.
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It's interesting commentators always say , but his eyes were on the ball ,
I don't believe that is in the rule book -
@kiwiinmelb all about being aware of where you are putting yourself to ensure you are not endangering others by ignorance
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Crusaders have managed to make sure they've got two crap scrumhalves. This one can't pass.
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Wheels on Crockett!
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no knock on my arse!
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Fuck he's a shit ref.
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Shit game played by 2 shit sides.
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Some things don't change - Jackson is still rubbish.
Crusaders not terribly convincing but given how they usually start seasons they'll take the win.
Thought Taufua, Goodhue and Dagg were the Crusaders best.
Bridge I thought would go better but he has ability - worth sticking with.
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Taufua, Crotty and Dagg carried that team to a win.
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@Bones said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@Bovidae said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Watched the 1st half on mute as you know who is the commentator. That YC was harsh - penalty only.
I thought it was fair enough - it was careless by the Brumbies player. You just can't do what he did (pretend you think you're the only player on the field who might attempt to catch a ball) it's pretty simple.
Different interpretation in the Highlanders-Chiefs game last night. DMac was clearly taken out in the air on one occasion but Fraser said it was a contest for the ball.
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I revise my prediction if the cousin-lovers can only beat an Aussie team by a couple of points at home
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Pretty ugly - but, take the four points and onward and upward.
At times the forwards looked a bit under-powered and for much of the second half we looked to be hanging on a bit. But, for some great covering back by Wyatt Crockett it could all have gone horribly wrong.
Richie Mo'unga will need to find his kicking boots.
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At the end of the day the Crusaders began last season by losing to the Rebels. Yes the Rebels.
So I'll take a dodgy enough victory over the brumbies.
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Well-deserved win for the Crusaders, but man, if you create chances, you have to take them. Tough Brumbies defence though.
I thought Dagg, Taufua, Crotty and Goodhue were very good. Barrett & Samu not bad either.
Jackson was bad again tonight; ponies very lucky with his decisions at times. The YC was deserved IMO.
Considering the Crusaders usually start their season with a loss and the Brumbies are potentially the best Aussie side (or the Tahs), this isn't a bad result at all. It will be interesting to see how they go next week against the Highlanders. Hopefully, Todd's injury isn't too bad and do we get to see Digby Ioane making his debut for the Saders in SR.
