All Blacks v Argentina II
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@kpkanz said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Jet from stats alone this year ALB shits all over Rieko.
Rieko has been horrible on attack for 2 years now.
Literally cannot break a tackle or create a linebreak to save his life. Should be nowhere near the All Blacks until he starts finding his attacking form again because right now he's a complete waste of a spot in the backline.I’m not advocating for Rieko either.
He isn’t a centre for me.
I’m just saying his speed papers over a lot of cracks. His scramble D is good.
The cupboard is fairly bare for centres.
I have nightmares thinking about ALB running around sideways behind the gain line since 2019 semi and being gobbled up by the English.
I can’t believe 5 years later he is still there.
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@Jet Tbh I think ALB is one of our classiest players and only bouts of injury stopped him from being guaranteed as one of the first names on the sheet, which I think will happen if he stays injury free.
Even the 2019 semifinal against England you mentioned, have you seen the stats from that day?
ALB that day had the following stats..
-1st in the team for defenders beaten
-2nd in the team for metres made
-2nd in the team for tackles madeSource - https://www.espn.com/rugby/playerstats?gameId=292934&league=164205
So hardly the nightmare you seem to remember.
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@DaGrubster said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Jason Ryan’s area of responsibility is underperforming right now. Big time.
Razor's area (loose forwards) is underperforming even worse.
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@Frank said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Razor's area (loose forwards) is underperforming even worse.
Easy fix. More Crusaders.
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@kpkanz said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Jet Tbh I think ALB is one of our classiest players and only bouts of injury stopped him from being guaranteed as one of the first names on the sheet, which I think will happen if he stays injury free.
Even the 2019 semifinal against England you mentioned, have you seen the stats from that day?
ALB that day had the following stats..
-1st in the team for defenders beaten
-2nd in the team for metres made
-2nd in the team for tackles madeSource - https://www.espn.com/rugby/playerstats?gameId=292934&league=164205
So hardly the nightmare you seem to remember.
Best of a bad bunch on the day I suppose.
On the stats front, Blackadder made 20 tackles against Argentina and everyone still wants him gone. These players are not passing the eye test.
We will be winning fuck all with ALB at centre.
ALB, Beaudy, Perenara keep getting picked as the “safe pair of hands” types. Experience , game managers and all that nonsense.
Proctor , Ratima and Jordan have the hot hands. The other 3 are yesterdays men.
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Who is going to make consistent metres as a ball-carrier in the forwards and get the ball over the gainline against a rushed defence?
What is going to be the exit strategy to relieve pressure on the All Black defence and create opportunities to attack?
How is the defence going to be tightened up so it doesn't leak more than thirty points?
How are you going to ensure that the bench does have positive impact when it comes on and you avoid another meltdown in the last fifteen minutes?
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@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Razor did pin point the Savea and D Mac fuck up passes which led to the Argies try as being the pivotal losing point in the match.
That worries me.
It wasn't pivotal, it was the confirmation.
Allowing the buggers back in it at halftime and just after was pivotal.
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@canefan said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@mariner4life said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
I expect some changes coming one might be BB to first five which makes me very nervous,Jordan to FB and Ratima to HB I can see that happening but not much else.
Maybe Clarke for Reece.
Razor did pin point the Savea and D Mac fuck up passes which led to the Argies try as being the pivotal losing point in the match.
Him highlighting that may cost some one a starting spot.That's certainly one way to spin it.
Bad error? Yes. Compounded by another bad error? Also yes.
Pivotal losing point? Come the fuck on.The complete inability of our forwards to thrn defend that situation is a bigger concern than a couple of individual judgement and skill errors. Errors that came about because our overall mindset was "fast and wide always"
Almost all the Argie points were scored on the back of self inflicted wounds. Poor kicking game and inability to exit, trying to play too wide before establishing a forward platform, trying to play with the ball in dangerous positions. All of these things had a significant impact on the performance of all of the players
Agree 100%
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@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Frank said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Watched the Soctt Hansen interview.
I am not going to say - “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” -yet, but he doesn't give me that good down to earth feeling like say, Vern Cotter did. Too slick, too corporate, and too cocky. Apparently, it's all abpit "opportunities".What happened to just saying we screwed up and we feel ashamed?
There's too many coaches in this team, two of which (MacDonald and Holland) have no record to stand on to lay claim to be in the set up in the first place. This is reflected in the disjointed game plan.
And since Razor loves his assistants - perhaps we hire a how to exit out of our own half coach.
Hansen is a top bloke and a very smart coach he master minded a lot of the plans to combat teams in the Crusaders title play off games.
I had a lot to with Scott at club level down to earth dude.It's not how smart or down to earth he is at Club or SRP level, it's how good he is at Test level. As an armchair expert I'll give him a pass as our D hasn't regressed and has improved in some areas and adapted to opponents.
Unlike our forwards where Robertson really needs to get a grip. All over the place consistency-wise and bugger-all improvement.
Bit early to judge him at test level.
But the big argument for picking Robertson et al was a need for fresh start and Test experience didn't matter - with Foster's Test record being held up as proof experience counted for nothing.
Now when Coach Jesus turns out (unsurprisingly) to have feet of clay, suddenly it's "too early to judge him".
He knows Ryan. He's the AB coach. He sorts it out pronto.
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@Bones said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Jet said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Jordan
Not convinced on that. Brilliant pace and balance, runs superb lines, but a lot to learn on vision for his support play.
The try against Ireland in test 2 where he ran 70 on a diagonal around Sexton, the try against Ireland in the 1/4 final and the try against Argentina in the semi make me yearn for him at fullback.
The thoughts of him getting the ball in space 15 times a game and having time to pick fatties to run at gives me a serious trouser chubby.
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Yes, we gave away so many points, stupidly and unnecessarily
That generally happens when your intensity is lower because you feel that you are going to win and you slip into some sort of comfort zone.
We saw this type of thing under Foster so it’s concerning that it seems players aren’t mentally tuned into how they approach test match rugby
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@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@voodoo said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
I didn't watch as I had a 50th - and I haven't watched the replay yet. So having scrolled this thread for about 12 minutes, I feel perfectly placed to select a team for redemption.
You're welcome.
- De Groot
- Taylor
- Lomax
- Darry
- Vaii (50/50 with Patrick)
- Finau
- Cane (or Paps, I don't really care)
- Ardie (hooked for Sititi early if not playing out of his skin)
- Ratima
- Dmac
- Clarke
- ALB
- Ioane
- Jordan
- Jordie B (yes sir)
Happy to have helped out guys, see you in a week.
The Redeem team, except where is our Kobe? Oh I see you’ve picked Cane….
Razor and Rangi, I know you lurk so get your skates on and pick this team
EdG, Taylor, Lomax, Darry, Vaa’i, Finau, Papali’i, Jacobson, Ratima, DMac, Clarke, ALB, Proctor, Ioane, Jordie
Aumua, Ofa, Williams, Lord, Sititi, Hotham, Beaudie, Jordan
Who are you and how did you get ACTC's log in details?
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@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Victor-Meldrew said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Chris said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@Frank said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
Watched the Soctt Hansen interview.
I am not going to say - “Something is rotten in the state of Denmark” -yet, but he doesn't give me that good down to earth feeling like say, Vern Cotter did. Too slick, too corporate, and too cocky. Apparently, it's all abpit "opportunities".What happened to just saying we screwed up and we feel ashamed?
There's too many coaches in this team, two of which (MacDonald and Holland) have no record to stand on to lay claim to be in the set up in the first place. This is reflected in the disjointed game plan.
And since Razor loves his assistants - perhaps we hire a how to exit out of our own half coach.
Hansen is a top bloke and a very smart coach he master minded a lot of the plans to combat teams in the Crusaders title play off games.
I had a lot to with Scott at club level down to earth dude.It's not how smart or down to earth he is at Club or SRP level, it's how good he is at Test level. As an armchair expert I'll give him a pass as our D hasn't regressed and has improved in some areas and adapted to opponents.
Unlike our forwards where Robertson really needs to get a grip. All over the place consistency-wise and bugger-all improvement.
Bit early to judge him at test level.
But the big argument for picking Robertson et al was a need for fresh start and Test experience didn't matter - with Foster's Test record being held up as proof experience counted for nothing.
Now when Coach Jesus turns out (unsurprisingly) to have feet of clay, suddenly it's "too early to judge him".
He knows Ryan. He's the AB coach. He sorts it out pronto.
He has won 3 lost 1 too early to judge fuck all yet, some people may be left looking stupid if they judge the wrong way now.
I reserve my judgement until I see more I did afford Foster that as well. -
Okay, the team I'd go with given the squad available is:
De Groot, Taylor, Lomax, Darry, Vaii, Finau, Papalii, A. Savea, Ratima, DMac, Clarke, ALB, B. Proctor, Jordan, B.Barrett
Aumua, Ofa T, Newell, Lord, Cane, Jacobson, Hotham, J.Barrett
Switching to a 5-2 bench will give us more forward power to work off in the last 15 minutes.
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@booboo said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@ACT-Crusader said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
@voodoo said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
I didn't watch as I had a 50th - and I haven't watched the replay yet. So having scrolled this thread for about 12 minutes, I feel perfectly placed to select a team for redemption.
You're welcome.
- De Groot
- Taylor
- Lomax
- Darry
- Vaii (50/50 with Patrick)
- Finau
- Cane (or Paps, I don't really care)
- Ardie (hooked for Sititi early if not playing out of his skin)
- Ratima
- Dmac
- Clarke
- ALB
- Ioane
- Jordan
- Jordie B (yes sir)
Happy to have helped out guys, see you in a week.
The Redeem team, except where is our Kobe? Oh I see you’ve picked Cane….
Razor and Rangi, I know you lurk so get your skates on and pick this team
EdG, Taylor, Lomax, Darry, Vaa’i, Finau, Papali’i, Jacobson, Ratima, DMac, Clarke, ALB, Proctor, Ioane, Jordie
Aumua, Ofa, Williams, Lord, Sititi, Hotham, Beaudie, Jordan
Who are you and how did you get ACTC's log in details?
One All Blacks. I don’t see province/franchise like some of the one-eyed
Blues,Chiefs,Hurricanes,Wellington,Auckland,Ta$man,Hawkes Bay, supporters on here -
It's interesting that Ethan de Groot's place hasn't been questioned at all.
He's an excellent scrummager - there's no question about that - but he still offers very little around the field. He's not one of the 'new breed' of props and without any scrums during his time on the field (which is admittedly a rare occurrence), he offered little on the park.
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@Mr-Fish said in All Blacks v Argentina II:
It's interesting that Ethan de Groot's place hasn't been questioned at all.
He's an excellent scrummager - there's no question about that - but he still offers very little around the field. He's not one of the 'new breed' of props and without any scrums during his time on the field (which is admittedly a rare occurrence), he offered little on the park.
Yep totally agree
