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  • BonesB Offline
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    #183

    Eddie Jones on a 2 year contract then Gatland or Schmidt. Do it.

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    #184

    @tim said in Blues v Sharks:

    @machpants Blues played without much structure or game plan, and relied on individual performances to score.

    Defensive line not organised, players not in the right place to contest the ruck and slow ball, some poor individual tackles, and a dud seven for most of the game.

    Exactly, coaches job the game plan and structure, Tana in above his head technically I guess

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    #185

    @bones I'd rather see Schmidt in the AB set-up.

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    #186

    @bones Jokes aside, I actually think the simple structures of Warren-ball might really suit them. Probably a pipe dream getting him though.

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  • Chris B.C Offline
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    #187

    @bones said in Blues v Sharks:

    Tana looks like he can see the writing on the wall, looks gutted.

    Yeah..looks gone. Slumped against the wall thinking WTF.

    Leon can just about name his own price if he wants to take the risk!

    Bide your time, lad!

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    #188

    @bones The defence is particularly frustrating, as they were one of the better defensive teams over the last two seasons, but had trouble scoring tries.

    Losing Luatua and Gibson hasn't helped.

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    #189

    Nothing has changed with the Blues. From the sublime to the utter dogs balls, all within the same play, many times a game.

    Sharks played the perfect game to beat the Blues. Keep the scoreboard ticking over, watch the heads go down. Every penalty, take the 3. Every time. Works a treat.

    The Blues are what they are, there is only a certain type of person who can coach them. Step forward, Graham Henry.

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    #190

    Without SBW, there is nothing out there to build things off in the back line. Rieko didn’t really suit bringing there, and Faiane appears to get worse each time he comes out. I don’t see any way that back line will really improve.

    Btw, why the fuck was Trainor out there? No Clarke? He better be injured Tana.

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    @majorrage said in Blues v Sharks:

    The Blues are what they are, there is only a certain type of person who can coach them. Step forward, Graham Henry.

    If Tana had any 'mana' he would step down immediately. Henry would be fine as a stop gap for the rest of the year

    I just don't want anymore celebrity coaches

    I wish Umaga luck in completing his M2F transition. Fuck off.

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  • StargazerS Offline
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    #192

    @gt12 Clarke is with the AB7s. As a reserve. For the Commonwealth Games.

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    @stargazer, ta!

    Christ. Not that it would have helped much, but they really need all the talent available.

    I feel quite sorry for Blues fans.

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  • BovidaeB Offline
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    #194

    @kiwimurph said in Blues v Sharks:

    Blues were shite but Sharks look to have some very talented players - bodes well for Boks rugby.

    Yep. The Sharks' big ball runners caused havoc in the midfield as they always bust through the first tackle or got over the advantage line and off-loaded. Once you breach that first line of defence it is hard to scramble all night. And it was experienced players like Kaino and Parsons missing some of those tackles.

    Best goal-kicking performance I've seen in a long time.

    Those saying Rieko needs to be playing in the midfield only needed to watch this game. Without space he is nowhere near the player he is on the wing.

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    #195

    Remember Umaga tried to get a contract extension before the season kicked off? An extension that would not have been related to on field results this year

    Even he didn't back where his team was heading.

    Knowing the Blues they probably gave it to him

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    #196

    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12023921

    I've never seen a coach get more friendly press. The herald has never criticised him.

    Now this article doesn't include the words "Tana" "Umaga" or "coach"

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  • KiwiMurphK Offline
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    #197

    I'd love to know the argument for keeping Umaga. The longer he has the team the worse they get.

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    #198

    @kiwimurph The Blues need way more than just a new coach though.

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  • taniwharugbyT Offline
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    @kiwimurph there is no one else and you need a coach right?

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    #200

    As a Canes and ABs supporter, I have a great love of Tana. But he hasn't hit the coaching level required. He needed to be SR assistant for a few years first. The blues really really need a proven coach, I hope they find one.

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  • BovidaeB Offline
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    #201

    The defensive stats don't make for good reading with the Blues missing 1 in 3 tackles. That's on the players.

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    replied to Stargazer on last edited by
    #202

    @stargazer said in Blues v Sharks:

    The Blues need way more than just a new coach though.

    Yes they need a competent selector too

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