Blues vs Crusaders
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@booboo said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Billy-Tell said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Justin Marshall
A penalty try is awarded between the goal posts if foul play by the opposing team prevents a probable try from being scored, or scored in a more advantageous position. A player guilty of this must be cautioned and temporarily suspended or sent off. No conversion is attempted.
In news other than Justin Marshall's somewhat rusty knowledge of the laws of the game - thought the end of year tour, and England's start to the 6N, show that forwards need some power. In that regards, thought Shannon Frizzell stood out in his wee cameo for the Highlanders, while in this game Ioane and to a lesser extent Robinson, showed good moments.
Watching the Blues, you sort of thought they had a charity spot in the team for a local kid with special needs. This week's lucky winner was Michael Collins. For the Crusaders, Braydon Ennor went pretty well.
Think the Blues have potential, that was a respectable enough loss against last year's champions.
It's weird, Justin's continued ignorance of the laws. Mextedesque.
However, why was noone YCed for the second PT?
It's just the same as Friday night with Marshall. He doesn't know the law and only knows the layman's perspective but he sort of has a good point.
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@booboo said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@hydro11 said in Blues vs Crusaders:
I'm okay with the outcome. Seems like a strange reasoning. Intent doesn't normally matter.
You referring to Mataele's deliberate knock on?
If so, I can't quite see your logic ...
He was obviously trying to knock it backwards, thus he wasn't deliberately knocking it on ...
I'm saying that isn't how I normally see it refereed. Normally the only question is whether the player has a genuine chance to catch the ball (which Mataele didn't). I like the ref's interpretation - I just don't think it is consistent.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@booboo said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Duluth said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Of course Collins can’t catch a fucking cold
Isn’t it weird how Blues fans criticise him for making basic errors every game?
About Collins ... if he was a Tana favourite how come MacDonald selected him too?
Because Trainor, Duffie and Perofeta are all injured?
I think he should drop down even further in the rankings. It’s pointless selecting him for his experience and “communication skills” when he can’t do the basics.
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@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@booboo said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Duluth said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Of course Collins can’t catch a fucking cold
Isn’t it weird how Blues fans criticise him for making basic errors every game?
About Collins ... if he was a Tana favourite how come MacDonald selected him too?
Because Trainor, Duffie and Perofeta are all injured?
I think he should drop down even further in the rankings. It’s pointless selecting him for his experience and “communication skills” when he can’t do the basics.
Wasn't it him who played a nice hand in that very good Akira try?
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@mariner4life said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@booboo said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Duluth said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Of course Collins can’t catch a fucking cold
Isn’t it weird how Blues fans criticise him for making basic errors every game?
About Collins ... if he was a Tana favourite how come MacDonald selected him too?
Because Trainor, Duffie and Perofeta are all injured?
I think he should drop down even further in the rankings. It’s pointless selecting him for his experience and “communication skills” when he can’t do the basics.
Wasn't it him who played a nice hand in that very good Akira try?
He did the bare minimum expected there. It was notable because he managed to catch a ball and not die with the ball.
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@Canerbry Lol I don't think Nonu will be playing at centre for the ABs, unless you're saying that you'd have Ennor at 12 before Nonu? The only reason Nonu's at centre is because the useless Blues recruitment decided to not sign a proper centre.
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@African-Monkey said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Canerbry Lol I don't think Nonu will be playing at centre for the ABs, unless you're saying that you'd have Ennor at 12 before Nonu? The only reason Nonu's at centre is because the useless Blues recruitment decided to not sign a proper centre.
Yeah, left is a stupid situation of subbing TJ instead of Nonu.
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@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@mariner4life said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@booboo said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Duluth said in Blues vs Crusaders:
@Kirwan said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Of course Collins can’t catch a fucking cold
Isn’t it weird how Blues fans criticise him for making basic errors every game?
About Collins ... if he was a Tana favourite how come MacDonald selected him too?
Because Trainor, Duffie and Perofeta are all injured?
I think he should drop down even further in the rankings. It’s pointless selecting him for his experience and “communication skills” when he can’t do the basics.
Wasn't it him who played a nice hand in that very good Akira try?
He did the bare minimum expected there. It was notable because he managed to catch a ball and not die with the ball.
Hard marker! The dummy kick was nice and then drew 2 players and threw a nice pass.
I agree he's shit but credit where it's due
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Good win for the Saders, Whitelock,Read,Taylor,Goodhue not there. Barrett,Franks,Moodey,Crotty,Todd,Mounga first real hit out due to not being allowed to play pre season warm up games, so at least a couple more games away from match fitness I am sure Razor is stoked. Great game From Ennor adding depth to the midfield plenty of positives for the Red Blacks.
Blues much better than the last few years great intent and a visible game plan will be much improved this year.Will win some Derby games I reckon. -
@Chris said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Blues much better than the last few years great intent and a visible game plan will be much improved this year.Will win some Derby games I reckon.
Hopefully they walk away from the game thinking they should've won bar for some stupid decisions by key personnel. Replace their tighthead prop and fullback for a start.
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Imagine being a professional goal kicker. Then when you get asked to kick goals, you miss.
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@Yeahtheboys said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Imagine being a professional goal kicker. Then when you get asked to kick goals, you miss.
Mounga will improve with more practice.
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@Yeahtheboys said in Blues vs Crusaders:
Imagine being a professional goal kicker. Then when you get asked to kick goals, you miss.
Imagine being a pro golfer where hitting the ball is all you do and you still don't get it perfect after practicing all day
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I was surprised by Robinsons first half performance (before the YC), he just seemed to seagull around rather than getting stuck in. After he came back on he played a bit more like I was expecting. The YC was damaging but I don't think McDonald will be worried about the intent, just the execution. If he maintains his second half form he will be a big asset for the Blues.
I thought Josh Goodhue had a very good game, carried well and worked hard on defence. No head turning moments but if he keeps playing like that, it should free up some of the other more expansive forwards.
Early days but 9-10 still looks like a weak point. Thought Black stood far too deep which really put the backline on the back foot and meant they were going to have to rely on individual brilliance. Hopefully it improves as the season goes on.
