Highlanders v Reds
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@Crucial said in Highlanders v Reds:
So, if the Crusaders intend to play by the rules regarding the limits on AB playing time over the first 3 weeks it is possible that they have saved up the non-playing time for the Reds game as the lesser of the first three.
Judging by today's showing (I haven't watched it), have they potentially misjudged what the Reds will bring?No. Plenty of areas for the Crusaders to attack. The Highlanders really struggled at lineout and scrum time too.
It will be closer than they expected though.
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@Bones said in Highlanders v Reds:
@NTA said in Highlanders v Reds:
They're pushed up, but in no way fake.
Explain.
I have not touched them, but I have seen her in a variety of clothing as she's been working for FoxSports here for years. No fakies, just a pushup on that evening gown.
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My tuppence worth before reading the thread...
- Highlanders the better team and good for the win.
- The old adage about never give a team an even break jumps to mind
- Clan should have been 20 points up. But fuck learn to catch a ball!
- Ref was random. But both sides suffered.
- Dear Mr Anselmi. Pleass learn what a forward pass is.
- Should have been a yellow for the deliberate knock on by Petaia (no PT just yellow)
- Great game!!!
- Right team won.
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@Kirwan said in Highlanders v Reds:
@Crucial said in Highlanders v Reds:
So, if the Crusaders intend to play by the rules regarding the limits on AB playing time over the first 3 weeks it is possible that they have saved up the non-playing time for the Reds game as the lesser of the first three.
Judging by today's showing (I haven't watched it), have they potentially misjudged what the Reds will bring?No. Plenty of areas for the Crusaders to attack. The Highlanders really struggled at lineout and scrum time too.
It will be closer than they expected though.
Probably won't matter as the Saders will find a loophole and continue to play their ABs anyway. If you have the advantage they do it is no use throwing it away.
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@African-Monkey said in Highlanders v Reds:
@Duluth Far out that is a very weak Reds side.
Funny enough when I saw their team at the start of the telecast I thought it was quite strong. In the end was nit surprised how close they made it (even if the Clan helped them to do so).
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@antipodean said in Highlanders v Reds:
That's a clear YC for a knock down.
@ShadowTrooper said in Highlanders v Reds:
Bloody slapdown, should be a YC
"Knock forward" or "knock on" please.
Down is legal.
Terminology is important, otherwise you'll get people believing a knock backwards should be penalised.
But yeah, clear yellow.
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Ioane is really growing and great to have a solid goal kicker.
Dixon to start, Coltman to go have a think.
Dickson is really standing up too and both Smiths in good form.
Walden is a bit off the boil.
Lomax is looking in good nick.
As expected, Hunt > Lentjes.
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@booboo boo, I still can't imagine the rugby fan who doesn't understand what's meant by a knockdown in the failed intercept context in which it's always spoken in. If someone intercepts a pass, successfully propelling the ball backwards, that won't be described as a knockdown?
Who are these people who can't decipher that?It's political correctness gone mad! 😉
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Exciting game to watch. A fair flood of relief at the Hunt try, then the Banks kick out.
We looked off the boil for sure. A lack of intensity, illustrated by the tackling and handling was, irritating.
Scrums and lineout got better but they're a big work on. Not sure Maugers team has the same mongrel Jamie's teams had, but that's needed too.
Still, 2 last quarter wins is a grand start and there's enough talent there to work with.
Hope Thompson's ok
Dixon took some good lineout and seemed involved at the end.
Aaron Smith is sure taking the super season full on.The non yellow for the knockdown that also travelled forward, 😏, is another glaring example of inconsistent procedures in refereeing. Not one of the 4 could have communicated that that was a textbook pro foul, a clear cut 3 on 1 with space? The epitome of what that sanction is designed to prevent. No tmo interruption for that law break huh? All the mics not working?
Good day of kiwi team supporting today too
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@rotated I know he's making sure he doesn't get isolated but his little ruckbase sniping has big potential. He often evades the first defender but then jinks himself to a standstill. I'd love to see him persevere and back himself with some of those wee runs
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@Siam said in Highlanders v Reds:
@booboo boo, I still can't imagine the rugby fan who doesn't understand what's meant by a knockdown in the failed intercept context in which it's always spoken in. If someone intercepts a pass, successfully propelling the ball backwards, that won't be described as a knockdown?
Who are these people who can't decipher that?It's political correctness gone mad! 😉
You don't read the Fern?
It's come up here numerous times.
I've come across it during games too (not that I've played for 5 years) with idiots screaming "he's knocked it down! He's knocked it down!" When some bloke knocked it backwards.
And again knocking the ball down is legal.
People listen to commentators who describe things wrong and then understand things wrong.
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@Siam said in Highlanders v Reds:
Exciting game to watch. A fair flood of relief at the Hunt try, then the Banks kick out.
We looked off the boil for sure. A lack of intensity, illustrated by the tackling and handling was, irritating.
Scrums and lineout got better but they're a big work on. Not sure Maugers team has the same mongrel Jamie's teams had, but that's needed too.
Still, 2 last quarter wins is a grand start and there's enough talent there to work with.
Hope Thompson's ok
Dixon took some good lineout and seemed involved at the end.
Aaron Smith is sure taking the super season full on.The non yellow for the knockdown that also travelled forward, 😏, is another glaring example of inconsistent procedures in refereeing. Not one of the 4 could have communicated that that was a textbook pro foul, a clear cut 3 on 1 with space? The epitome of what that sanction is designed to prevent. No tmo interruption for that law break huh? All the mics not working?
Good day of kiwi team supporting today too
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@Siam said in Highlanders v Reds:
@booboo banning words that functional people universally understood started this fucked up world. Word Nazis just further entrenched it 😁👍
Not suggesting banning it, just wanting people to describe things correctly.
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Frizell really impressed me with some solid hits on D and he wasn't afraid to do the hard yards and showed some impact. I really hope he gets plenty of game time to build on his solid foundation. A Smith was good which is very promising, he must be using different toilets this year as last year his form really hit the bathroom floor.
I am really surprised none of the coaches can see the frailties of Li and he really does not suit the way rugby is going. The back three are becoming so important in the way they collect the high ball, read defence and cover space. I don't think a winger who can just outrun or muscle people is ever going to work again.
L Whitlock also keeping Rueben Thorne happy as I think he made it through the thread without being noticed.
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Uh two words. SET PIECE. Hillbillies need to work on their D, Reds appeared to slip / break tackles at will.Fucking Li came up out of the line countless times too, i.e why the Reds were flooding his channel. Coltman looking substandard - core role = scrum and LO son!
BFA had an off day. Frizzle impressed. A Smith was very good. J Ioane solid. Injuries to midfield may be a concern. In the end home advantage got them across the line. Little too close for comfort for mine. That is all.
