QF Crusaders vs Reds
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@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@george33 said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B so mounga of to Japan after season ?
He announced that he'd signed again for the Crusaders for next year at last weekend's match.
But, only a one year contract, I think.
I hear maybe Christie starting Grace on the bench.
That's interesting and would be a bit surprising to me - wonder if that is a horses for courses pick?
I've thought Grace has been going well at 8.
I believe the thinking is combating Liam Wright and Fraser McReight with an out and out fetcher like christie.
Pretty sure they will revert back to Grace,Matera and Blackadder for SF and Final if they get that far. -
@Stargazer said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@kiwi_expat I just looked at the Canterbury media guide from last year, and they had Christie at 104.5kg (1.86m) and Grace at 105kg (1.93m). I assume Grace is still working on getting more meat on his body at only 22 years old, but with Grace's added height, I assume Christie currently has more muscle mass.
The Canterbury site is not really updated I think Grace is around 112 kg now.
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@kiwi_expat said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Stargazer said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
Canterbury media guide
So Ennor apparently weighs the same as 1st five F.Burke despite being taller, no wonder he regularly leaks like a sieve on defense. Can't believe such an ineffective lightweight centre who gets physically dominated by all the other NZ team's midfielders ever made an All Black squad.
Thats way out too Ennor tips around 98kg I believe.
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@ACT-Crusader And the Reds put 50 on us that year as well.
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@kiwi_expat said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Stargazer Crusaders could've signed 105kg midfield rock Rameka Poihipi but opted to retain all of their incredibly ineffective lightweight midfield backs, just really disappointed in their recruitment efforts post-2019 SR season in general.
Yeah I was one calling for Poihipi to pick up a contract 2 seasons ago ahead of Punivai and McLeod.
The Young forwards coming through have proved they are up to it.
selecting Newell,Williams,Brewis,Gallagher and Grace have been good.
I think Kellow and Gardner will be worthwhile.And Burke is starting to come along well.But Mcleod,Punivai ,TTT and Hickey have been a waste of space.
And we need to recruit a young HB which I hear Hotham is being looked at for next season. -
@Stargazer said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris It's not from the Canterbury website, it's the NPC media guide. Kiwi-expat posted the link.
Its way out mate I know Grace bulked up after his year in the AB's and again this pre season just gone he is around 112kg now.Christies weight sounds right though.
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@Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@george33 said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B so mounga of to Japan after season ?
He announced that he'd signed again for the Crusaders for next year at last weekend's match.
But, only a one year contract, I think.
I hear maybe Christie starting Grace on the bench.
That's interesting and would be a bit surprising to me - wonder if that is a horses for courses pick?
I've thought Grace has been going well at 8.
I believe the thinking is combating Liam Wright and Fraser McReight with an out and out fetcher like christie.
Pretty sure they will revert back to Grace,Matera and Blackadder for SF and Final if they get that far.I would perhaps go for Gallagher, Whitelock, Barrett, Blackadder, Matera/Grace for 4-8 to combat the Blues huge loosies in a Eden Park finale.
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@kiwi_expat said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@george33 said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris-B so mounga of to Japan after season ?
He announced that he'd signed again for the Crusaders for next year at last weekend's match.
But, only a one year contract, I think.
I hear maybe Christie starting Grace on the bench.
That's interesting and would be a bit surprising to me - wonder if that is a horses for courses pick?
I've thought Grace has been going well at 8.
I believe the thinking is combating Liam Wright and Fraser McReight with an out and out fetcher like christie.
Pretty sure they will revert back to Grace,Matera and Blackadder for SF and Final if they get that far.I would perhaps go for Gallagher, Whitelock, Barrett, Blackadder, Matera/Grace for 4-8 to combat the Blues huge loosies in a Eden Park finale.
That would be a big 4 to 8 some power there too.
Interesting idea. -
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 1:James Doleman
Assistant Ref 2:Angus Mabey
TMO :Glenn Newman -
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@Chris you know what, Hotham would do well at the crusaders as he wouldn't have to compete with Fakatava long term, in saying that give us Macca Springer in return.. Springer has much potential & although he could learn off Jordan, Bridge for years to come.. I think he would suit Dunners
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@FakatavaFuture said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris you know what, Hotham would do well at the crusaders as he wouldn't have to compete with Fakatava long term, in saying that give us Macca Springer in return.. Springer has much potential & although he could learn off Jordan, Bridge for years to come.. I think he would suit Dunners
I think Springer is in line to replace Punivai for next season.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 1:James Doleman
Assistant Ref 2:Angus Mabey
TMO :Glenn NewmanFFF the worst Ref in the world why do we have to put up with this usless ,pathetic moronic Muppett.
A lot of penalties in this game. -
@Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@FakatavaFuture said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris you know what, Hotham would do well at the crusaders as he wouldn't have to compete with Fakatava long term, in saying that give us Macca Springer in return.. Springer has much potential & although he could learn off Jordan, Bridge for years to come.. I think he would suit Dunners
I think Springer is in line to replace Punivai for next season.
Springer's an outside back though?
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@kiwi_expat said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@FakatavaFuture said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris you know what, Hotham would do well at the crusaders as he wouldn't have to compete with Fakatava long term, in saying that give us Macca Springer in return.. Springer has much potential & although he could learn off Jordan, Bridge for years to come.. I think he would suit Dunners
I think Springer is in line to replace Punivai for next season.
Springer's an outside back though?
Yep but being able to use Leicester as a centre they dont need
Mcleod,Havilli,Ennor,Goodhue as well as Punivai if Leicester can cover centre.they can also use Burke at 12 as they have this year in limited minutes.
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@FakatavaFuture said in QF Crusaders vs Reds:
@Chris you know what, Hotham would do well at the crusaders as he wouldn't have to compete with Fakatava long term, in saying that give us Macca Springer in return.. Springer has much potential & although he could learn off Jordan, Bridge for years to come.. I think he would suit Dunners
The Highlanders have Hastie too. He's a bright prospect.
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