Blues v Reds
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@Nogusta said in Blues v Reds:
@Kirwan hes done exactly the job Leon brought him in for and been great at it! Injury/utility cover and veteran leadership/experience around the club. Has turned a 1 year 'lifeline' into 3 seasons of SR.
Youd've thought that when Plummer and RTS both went down long term that Tele'a would've been next in line but Heem has been McDonalds preferred option. That doesnt bode well for Tele'a for the immediate future especially with Plummer back. He will be the 4th option at 12 so wont get many if any starting opportunities. He could be on the move next year.
I wonder too how patient Corey Evans will be stuck behind RTS. Hes too good not to be getting more than the odd appearance off the bench.Yeah, it's certainly a different problem for the Blues - too many good players, not enough spots. Great for depth, not great for individual careers and will be hard to keep everyone.
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@Nogusta said in Blues v Reds:
I wonder too how patient Corey Evans will be stuck behind RTS. Hes too good not to be getting more than the odd appearance off the bench.
Corey looked silk when I saw him playing. Hopefully he gets more time next year, and develops well during the NPC.
There's quality talent coming through which is awesome.
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Dane Zander, Albert Anae, Feao Fotuaika, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Connor Vest, Angus Scott-Young, Seru Uru, Tate McDermott (c), James O'Connor, Jordan Petaia, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell
Reserves: Matt Faessler, Harry Hoopert, Sef Fa'agase, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Tuaina Tualima, Kalani Thomas, Hamish Stewart, Lawson Creighton
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@Duluth With Albert Anae playing hooker, the Blues will want to pressure his throws. It looks like the Reds have picked the heaviest, tallest pack available to them. They will miss Wilson at 8 though. That backline has plenty of pace and looks much stronger with O'Connor and Paisami back this week.
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Referee:Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 1:Angus Mabey
Assistant Ref 2:Jono Bredin
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Not on the Blues site yet, but this is on the official Aussie rugby site:
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Reserves: Soana Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
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@Duluth said in Blues v Reds:
Not on the Blues site yet, but this is on the official Aussie rugby site:
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Reserves: Soana Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
I'm liking that team a lot. Glad they are giving Vikena another run, and I like Robinson at lock.
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@Kirwan said in Blues v Reds:
@Duluth said in Blues v Reds:
Not on the Blues site yet, but this is on the official Aussie rugby site:
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Reserves: Soana Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
I'm liking that team a lot. Glad they are giving Vikena another run, and I like Robinson at lock.
I do against the Reds; if the Saffers were still in the comp, I'd hate it. You need some power against those boys
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@nzzp said in Blues v Reds:
@Kirwan said in Blues v Reds:
@Duluth said in Blues v Reds:
Not on the Blues site yet, but this is on the official Aussie rugby site:
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Reserves: Soana Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
I'm liking that team a lot. Glad they are giving Vikena another run, and I like Robinson at lock.
I do against the Reds; if the Saffers were still in the comp, I'd hate it. You need some power against those boys
Where are we losing power? Robinson? He's not small, and Romano is on the bench anyway.
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@Kirwan said in Blues v Reds:
@nzzp said in Blues v Reds:
@Kirwan said in Blues v Reds:
@Duluth said in Blues v Reds:
Not on the Blues site yet, but this is on the official Aussie rugby site:
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Reserves: Soana Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
I'm liking that team a lot. Glad they are giving Vikena another run, and I like Robinson at lock.
I do against the Reds; if the Saffers were still in the comp, I'd hate it. You need some power against those boys
Where are we losing power? Robinson? He's not small, and Romano is on the bench anyway.
Robinson seems short and light for a lock to me. He's fine at Super, and against most packs, but he isn't a Patrick T/Brodie Retallick.
Happy to be corrected if there are proper stats, but to me he looks light
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@nzzp said in Blues v Reds:
@Kirwan said in Blues v Reds:
@nzzp said in Blues v Reds:
@Kirwan said in Blues v Reds:
@Duluth said in Blues v Reds:
Not on the Blues site yet, but this is on the official Aussie rugby site:
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, James Tucker, Tom Robinson, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea, Stephen Perofeta
Reserves: Soana Vikena, Jordan Lay, Nepo Laulala, Luke Romano, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Bryce Heem, Zarn Sullivan
I'm liking that team a lot. Glad they are giving Vikena another run, and I like Robinson at lock.
I do against the Reds; if the Saffers were still in the comp, I'd hate it. You need some power against those boys
Where are we losing power? Robinson? He's not small, and Romano is on the bench anyway.
Robinson seems short and light for a lock to me. He's fine at Super, and against most packs, but he isn't a Patrick T/Brodie Retallick.
Happy to be corrected if there are proper stats, but to me he looks light
He seems to be five kgs lighter than the other lock options, but pretty much the same height as Tucker and Romano.
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@Kirwan possibly more like 10-15kg against locks of the same height.
I think Robinson is superb, but I'd be concerned about him being considered a front line lock. He's a great tall 6, or a stopgap lock for bench cover.
Anyway, strong side, hope the Blues follow up with another strong performance.
