Ultimate NPC: - Auckland

[Duluth]

@Nepia

But your opinion doesn't matter. I think there's a Vikings thread somewhere

[mariner4life]

@dogmeat said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

nothing to really fear in the backline

[Nepia]

@Duluth said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

@Nepia

But your opinion doesn't matter. I think there's a Vikings thread somewhere

Since when has that been a concern on the Fern?

[taniwharugby]

@Nepia when it suits...same as always

[dogmeat]

@Nepia because Botica supposedly couldn't kick - then kicking tees were allowed and he started banging them over from everywhere.

Fox's strengths were his mental fortitude and game management - he wasn't the most gifted 1st 5 but he made the most of what talents he did have. You should hear him talk about his son. Yes he is a proud Dad but he is totally bemused as to why Ryan isn't out practicing 12 hours / day.

[dogmeat]

@Duluth Solid side.

Just as an aside. In the mid 70's TV polled every NPC player in NZ and asked them one question - Who is the most over-rated player in NZ rugby. The 'winner' by some margin B.G Williams

I checked and Pole Whiting did play NPC so I would throw him in ahead of R Brooke for two reasons. One; I think he is a better player and Two; he's not a creepy sex offender

[mariner4life]

@dogmeat said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

@Duluth Solid side.

Just as an aside. In the mid 70's TV polled every NPC player in NZ and asked them one question - Who is the most over-rated player in NZ rugby. The 'winner' by some margin B.G Williams

I checked and Pole Whiting did play NPC so I would throw him in ahead of R Brooke for two reasons. One; I think he is a better player and Two; he's not a creepy sex offender

if they drop BG they put Rokocoko in

it's frankly unfair.

[Duluth]

@dogmeat said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

Just as an aside. In the mid 70's TV polled every NPC player in NZ and asked them one question - Who is the most over-rated player in NZ rugby. The 'winner' by some margin B.G Williams

Before my time. I left him in from that other xv because I assumed old people would complain

Happy to pick a modern winger.. who?

[Duluth]

@mariner4life said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

if they drop BG they put Rokocoko in

He'll do.

Didn't play much for Auckland because of the modern NPC availability. Worthy of a spot

1. C. Dowd
2. S. Fitzpatrick
3. O. Brown
4. A. Haden
5. R. Brooke
6. J. Kaino
7. M Jones
8. Z Brooke
9. O. Tonu'u
10. C. Spencer
11. J. Rokocoko
12. S. Tuitupou
13. J. Stanley
14. J. Kirwan
15. M. Mils

[mariner4life]

@Duluth said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

@mariner4life said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

if they drop BG they put Rokocoko in

He'll do

and today's award for biggest understatement goes to...

[Toddy]

Might be worth picking Fox just in case someone picks a Horowhenua-Kapiti team.

[Bovidae]

I'd go G Whetton over R Brooke myself. Spoilt for choice. Bastards.

[Duluth]

@Bovidae said in Ultimate NPC: - Auckland:

I'd go G Whetton over R Brooke myself. Spoilt for choice. Bastards.

There were a few votes for GW earlier in the thread. Also Dogmeat has started a character attack that may affect voting

One more revision

1. C. Dowd
2. S. Fitzpatrick
3. O. Brown
4. A. Haden
5. G. Whetton
6. J. Kaino
7. M Jones
8. Z Brooke
9. O. Tonu'u
10. C. Spencer
11. J. Rokocoko
12. S. Tuitupou
13. J. Stanley
14. J. Kirwan
15. M. Mils

[mariner4life]

I'm going to start ignoring this thread

oh, you should leave out that long term All Black, and put in that other long term All Black

[Bovidae]

We have learnt one thing in this thread. The Aucks don't rate McCahill either!

[Magic65]

@Bovidae he was part of that Star-studded Marist line-up back in the day. Brooke brothers, T. Wright, J. Kirwan etc...it was 1 too many choirboys in the Auckland team for some.