Blues v Moana Pasifika
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Expert stuff from Blues grinding out the win at the death against a team that played better on the night. Seemed lucky Robinson was not penalised joining from in front (not the side) by the goalline at the end.
Thought Plummer held the Blues together and Akira was strong tonite. But Ofa is way out of form. Tamaiti Williams well ahead in comparison.
Aumua looks a bit laboured at times. But powerful on the burst. Curry was mom in my eyes. MP may regret some missed kicks when they had Leuila out there. -
@Machpants said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@kev said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Soooo do Moana belong in this comp?
Heartbroken for them, really thought they'd get this one.
It’s early days. Yes they do 😀
Drua certainly do, they've almost knocked over as many kiwi teams as all 5 Ozzie ones
It can take more than a couple of years to build a team from scratch. We want Pacific players playing here not in NH.
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@ARHS said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Thought Plummer held the Blues together and Akira was strong tonite. But Ofa is way out of form. Tamaiti Williams well ahead in comparison.
Difficult night for Plummer. Can't comprehend the coaching as he played the same as Beauden. Akira best on park. Ofa would demonstrate his strengths if he was selected on the correct side of the scrum to start with.
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@kev said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Machpants said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@kev said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Soooo do Moana belong in this comp?
Heartbroken for them, really thought they'd get this one.
It’s early days. Yes they do 😀
Drua certainly do, they've almost knocked over as many kiwi teams as all 5 Ozzie ones
It can take more than a couple of years to build a team from scratch. We want Pacific players playing here not in NH.
The problem with Moana is they don't have a fanbase if they insist on playing in NZ.
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@KiwiMurph They should have played games in Napier and Porirua (Jerry Collins Stadium).
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@ARHS said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Thought Plummer held the Blues together
Can't agree. He was very poor I thought.
Goal kicking was poor, but the rest of his game was fine. Defence was particularly good.
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@Stargazer said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@KiwiMurph They should have played games in Napier and Porirua (Jerry Collins Stadium).
Worth a try. Mt Smart is a failure.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@kev said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Machpants said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@kev said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@African-Monkey said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Soooo do Moana belong in this comp?
Heartbroken for them, really thought they'd get this one.
It’s early days. Yes they do 😀
Drua certainly do, they've almost knocked over as many kiwi teams as all 5 Ozzie ones
It can take more than a couple of years to build a team from scratch. We want Pacific players playing here not in NH.
The problem with Moana is they don't have a fanbase if they insist on playing in NZ.
Yep and nowhere to set up overseas anyway, they made up from PIs so where do you have a base thet has the facilities?
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The behaviour of Reiko Ioane was low rent in my opinion ,to get in the faces of the MP players at games end is what started the scuffle seriously..!
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@antipodean said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Ofa would demonstrate his strengths if he was selected on the correct side of the scrum to start with.
I’m guessing it’s AB instructions. They must be considering taking 5 props to the cup and freeing up a space in another position
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@Stargazer said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@KiwiMurph They should have played games in Napier and Porirua (Jerry Collins Stadium).
Yep and not Canes at Porirua etc, so crowd is all their? Aussie, South Island teams etc could/should be played in those places.
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
The behaviour of Reiko Ioane was low rent in my opinion ,to get in the faces of the MP players at games end is what started the scuffle seriously..!
Talented player but i cant say i am fan of him as an individualI noticed that - poor.
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
The behaviour of Reiko Ioane was low rent in my opinion ,to get in the faces of the MP players at games end is what started the scuffle seriously..!
Talented player but i cant say i am fan of him as an individualWas he taunting the opposition or congratulating his teammates for that scrum at the death?
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@Duluth said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@antipodean said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Ofa would demonstrate his strengths if he was selected on the correct side of the scrum to start with.
I’m guessing it’s AB instructions. They must be considering taking 5 props to the cup and freeing up a space in another position
That's unfair to Ofa and the Blues IMO. Let him make his case in the position he's best at.
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@antipodean said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Steven-Harris said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
The behaviour of Reiko Ioane was low rent in my opinion ,to get in the faces of the MP players at games end is what started the scuffle seriously..!
Talented player but i cant say i am fan of him as an individualWas he taunting the opposition or congratulating his teammates for that scrum at the death?
Of course he was congratulating his team. Both Ioanes attract weird criticisms that are not directed at other players doing exactly the same stuff.
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@antipodean said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Steven-Harris said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
The behaviour of Reiko Ioane was low rent in my opinion ,to get in the faces of the MP players at games end is what started the scuffle seriously..!
Talented player but i cant say i am fan of him as an individualWas he taunting the opposition or congratulating his teammates for that scrum at the death?
He ran in and hugged Dalton. Whatever happened after that wasn’t broadcast
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@antipodean said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@Duluth said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
@antipodean said in Blues v Moana Pasifika:
Ofa would demonstrate his strengths if he was selected on the correct side of the scrum to start with.
I’m guessing it’s AB instructions. They must be considering taking 5 props to the cup and freeing up a space in another position
That's unfair to Ofa and the Blues IMO. Let him make his case in the position he's best at.
I agree. I’m pretty sure that’s what is happening though
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