Crusaders v Hurricanes
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@taniwharugby said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
I guess another way to look at it, if not for Golden point, would they have taken the shot? Probably not!
We have seen time and time again, you take the points against the Crusaders, and I think in that situation, you still do.
You kick the goal, then reset, going into golden point where your opposition have conceded a penalty to do so, puts that little bit more pressure on them.
Ultimately I think the Hurricanes were in a tough spot there, but IMO they took the wrong option.
I reckon if there no golden point I would have a different thought, I would then say go for goal!
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@nzbloke said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
That was one of the very few times I've seen J.Savea have a good work rate through a whole game, if he could play like that every match he'd be an incumbent on the wing for the Canes, but unfortunately he tends to be too lazy on most occasions.
Shakespeare summed up this performance well: “But soft! What sight through yonder tackle breaks? It is the beast, and Julian is the one!”
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Going for the corner was absolutely the right call.
Whether it's normal time or golden point, you want to be in the best position to win the game. That was the opportunity.
How they try and score is a another story, quick ball and up the midfield would be a better idea due to our known weakness trying to score tight forward tries.
Put Jordie in the pocket for a droppie or keep phasing.
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Without passenger Prinsep I thought we were much improved physically. Of the dreaded trio (Blackwell, JGB & Prinsep) I think he's the weakest so it's noticeable when someone else plays in his place.
I thought Scrafton had a good game too, lots of physical carries. But Holland seems to have a hard on for subbing off whichever lock partners Blackwell.
I hope IWL is in soon.
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@cgrant said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Reilly was really good. He hasn't a lot of fans among the Ferners but we have to admit he had a flawless afternoon.
Have always thought O'Reilly was a good hooker, has good pace too.
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@foobanz said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
I thought Scrafton had a good game too, lots of physical carries. But Holland seems to have a hard on for subbing off whichever lock partners Blackwell.
I hope IWL is in soon.
Scrafton is our best lock, Blackwell should be the one subbed off during a match... yeah, hope IWL does return very soon, for me our best locking combo would be Scrafton/IWL.
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@cgrant said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
Reilly was really good. He hasn't a lot of fans among the Ferners but we have to admit he had a flawless afternoon.
Just in case you have forgotten this is one of the reasons why
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He did his 5 weeks, people should move on, it only becomes a problem if he repeats it again.
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@nzbloke Here's another one:
Hurricanes player 'truly sorry' after suspension by NZR for use of illicit substance
Police investigating after player admits to using illicit substance following club match.
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@nzbloke His line-out throwing can be very dodgy.
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@stargazer said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
@nzbloke Here's another one:
Hurricanes player 'truly sorry' after suspension by NZR for use of illicit substance
Police investigating after player admits to using illicit substance following club match.
That's going back to 2019... has he done anything since August 2020 ?
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@stargazer said in Crusaders v Hurricanes:
@nzbloke His line-out throwing can be very dodgy.
The same goes for any hooker
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@nzbloke I see he has at least one fan on the Fern.
