Brumbies v Blues
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@Kirwan said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
Talk about shiny new toy! Duffie is certainly showing to be a handy enough super player, but geez there's a long list of outside backs to get through for the ABs and he's had form in less than a dozen games...
Ahem NMS 2015.
Oh well that settles it then. I mean he leapfrogged shitloads of players right...
It doesn't take much for a player to get a chance. Duffie is doing everything he needs to get into the squad.
I'm loath to say any player can't make it after five injuries saw Scott Hamilton make it. At least Duffie is better than bubbles.
How did that hat taste?
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
Talk about shiny new toy! Duffie is certainly showing to be a handy enough super player, but geez there's a long list of outside backs to get through for the ABs and he's had form in less than a dozen games...
Ahem NMS 2015.
Oh well that settles it then. I mean he leapfrogged shitloads of players right...
Er yes.
The point is he was selected for the abs on the basis of one very good Super season.
When the cupboard was bare. Great point...
Yes that's right, there were no other wingers in NZ at the time. He just walked in by default. Seriously Bones.
So at the time there was a massive stock of outside backs that NMS leapfrogged?
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dont see alot of those kinds of tries in Union, maybe thats what confused the TMO. this aint Loigue bro! ...didnt see the game, but yeah, how was that not awarded?
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@taniwharugby Because it's in Austraya....
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If there is to be no Dagg I would feel a lot better with Duffie on the right wing than Naholo. I don't know why, but I don't trust Naholo.
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@taniwharugby said in Brumbies v Blues:
dont see alot of those kinds of tries in Union, maybe thats what confused the TMO. this aint Loigue bro! ...didnt see the game, but yeah, how was that not awarded?
Ayoub
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@Crazy-Horse Why the lack of trust in Naholo? Is it because he is more often than not injured?
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@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
Talk about shiny new toy! Duffie is certainly showing to be a handy enough super player, but geez there's a long list of outside backs to get through for the ABs and he's had form in less than a dozen games...
Ahem NMS 2015.
Oh well that settles it then. I mean he leapfrogged shitloads of players right...
Er yes.
The point is he was selected for the abs on the basis of one very good Super season.
When the cupboard was bare. Great point...
Yes that's right, there were no other wingers in NZ at the time. He just walked in by default. Seriously Bones.
So at the time there was a massive stock of outside backs that NMS leapfrogged?
Well halfway through the Super season BFA was the incumbent in that position and you also had Charles P, Naholo and even Jane.
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@Crazy-Horse Yep, know what you mean. There are so many wing/FB options to choose from Nanai, Bridge, Duffie, Aso, Tamanivalu or Ioane.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Brumbies v Blues:
@Bones said in Brumbies v Blues:
Talk about shiny new toy! Duffie is certainly showing to be a handy enough super player, but geez there's a long list of outside backs to get through for the ABs and he's had form in less than a dozen games...
Ahem NMS 2015.
Oh well that settles it then. I mean he leapfrogged shitloads of players right...
Er yes.
The point is he was selected for the abs on the basis of one very good Super season.
When the cupboard was bare. Great point...
Yes that's right, there were no other wingers in NZ at the time. He just walked in by default. Seriously Bones.
So at the time there was a massive stock of outside backs that NMS leapfrogged?
Well halfway through the Super season BFA was the incumbent in that position and you also had Charles P, Naholo and even Jane.
Dagg and Piutau missing selection fpr the RWC were big ones.
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Aso is too flawed to be so highly rated. Good with ball in hand, but he's a matador on defense and non-existent under the high ball. Had trouble defending at U20 level too, so it's been an ongoing thing for him for a few years.
It's not so prevalent this year, but he has had a tendency to go for too much with his option taking in the past.
@No-Quarter said in Brumbies v Blues:
I know it's been done to death but I am getting really annoyed at Nanai not starting every game, he's such an exciting player. If he doesn't get a fair go he should come to the Canes and enjoy running off the Barrett brother's shoulders all the way into the All Blacks.
He'd kill it at the Canes. With their efficient attack and ability to consistently create space and opportunities for their outsides, he'd go to town on teams. He has to do a lot for himself at the Blues, and does a pretty good job of it, but I'd say the Canes is as good a spot as anywhere to get the max out of an outside backs' attacking ability.
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@Dice agree completely on Aso, the Brumbies break out try the other week was the direct result of Aso charging out of the line and tackling nobody.
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@booboo said in Brumbies v Blues:
@taniwharugby said in Brumbies v Blues:
dont see alot of those kinds of tries in Union, maybe thats what confused the TMO. this aint Loigue bro! ...didnt see the game, but yeah, how was that not awarded?
Ayoub
The most baffling thing for me was that the ref clearly said his on-field decision was 'try', which I assume means Ayoub has to find definitive evidence that the try cannot be awarded. He then takes one quick glance at a replay that is close to normal speed and goes back with 'no try'. For such an experienced TMO he's unbelievably amateur.
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@Dice To be fair to Aso recently he's been asked to serve as a centre, where his defence definitely looks uncertain, especially with Laumape still a comparative novice too. He's obviously more at home on the wing, even defensively. I agree his aerial work certainly isn't Cory Jane standard. His support line running is outstanding whichever position he's in.
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@No-Quarter said in Brumbies v Blues:
@booboo said in Brumbies v Blues:
@taniwharugby said in Brumbies v Blues:
dont see alot of those kinds of tries in Union, maybe thats what confused the TMO. this aint Loigue bro! ...didnt see the game, but yeah, how was that not awarded?
Ayoub
The most baffling thing for me was that the ref clearly said his on-field decision was 'try', which I assume means Ayoub has to find definitive evidence that the try cannot be awarded. He then takes one quick glance at a replay that is close to normal speed and goes back with 'no try'. For such an experienced TMO he's unbelievably amateur.
I assumed it came back so quickly because it was clearly a try, I couldn't believe the decision. Then I remembered who the TMO was and just had to laugh. Shit ref, shit TMO.
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@JC which is kind of odd as he is a centre normally. I think the swapping between wing/centre has highlighted his flaws on D, and that the Canes have managed that weakness better with him on the wing compared to centre. Didn't know that was a carry over from U20 performance - hopefully something we see improve as that would really let him kick on as a very good super rugby player.
Part of me would love CJ to have a swan song in the Lions series. I know that's a pipe dream but he wouldn't let us down - ha ha BB would be kick passing to him all day long.
ps - on topic that vid ref call was bullshit. But not surprising given the Ayoub factor. Have enjoyed watching the Blues playing non-NZ teams. You can see things are improving but the other NZ teams are all firing pretty well, or very well in the case of the Saders and Canes.
