Otago v Canterbury
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@Kiwiwomble said in Otago v Canterbury:
@george33 said in Otago v Canterbury:
dont leave us hanging.....
The suspense.....
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@Kiwiwomble they will make top 8
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@Chris said in Otago v Canterbury:
Good win for Canterbury and able to blood some youngsters 2- 20 year olds and 2 -21 year olds all in there first NPC in the starting XV and 2 -19 year olds and a 21 year old on the bench in their first seasons.
Both teams were similar in terms of the number of quite young players. The difference is that Canterbury also had probably 300+ more Super Rugby caps and some former All Blacks wrapping around their inexperienced players. While Otago's experience is badically Coltman, Lio-Willie, an injury plagued Umaga-Jensen and a few fringe Super players like Pole and Ma'u. Not diminshing Canterbury's performance just saying they are fortunate to have a lot of experience to assist in the development of their younger players.
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@george33 said in Otago v Canterbury:
@Kiwiwomble they will make top 8
They could barely beat North Harbour. It's unlikely.
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@SouthernMann said in Otago v Canterbury:
@Chris said in Otago v Canterbury:
Good win for Canterbury and able to blood some youngsters 2- 20 year olds and 2 -21 year olds all in there first NPC in the starting XV and 2 -19 year olds and a 21 year old on the bench in their first seasons.
Both teams were similar in terms of the number of quite young players. The difference is that Canterbury also had probably 300+ more Super Rugby caps and some former All Blacks wrapping around their inexperienced players. While Otago's experience is badically Coltman, Lio-Willie, an injury plagued Umaga-Jensen and a few fringe Super players like Pole and Ma'u. Not diminshing Canterbury's performance just saying they are fortunate to have a lot of experience to assist in the development of their younger players.
Yeah agreed ,I was just posting on the blooding of some young players for Canterbury.
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@Canes4life said in Otago v Canterbury:
@george33 said in Otago v Canterbury:
@Kiwiwomble they will make top 8
They could barely beat North Harbour. It's unlikely.
They are no certainty in winning those remaining games. I've got them losing to Ta$man and Hawke's Bay. Even if they beat Southland and Northland they are still unlikely.
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@Canes4life just think a few things are starting to click , Patrick and AJ and hopefully Plummer return.
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@george33 said in Otago v Canterbury:
@Canes4life just think a few things are starting to click , Patrick and AJ and hopefully Plummer return.
Still a long shot, they will need other games to go their way.
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@Canes4life maybe
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My earlier comments about Hurley is more about his decision-making. As I said, I like that he backs himself and has a go. BUT that doesn't mean he needs to throw a miracle pass or do a chip kick every time he beats the first defender. Taking the tackle and setting up the next phase isn't a bad thing.
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@Kiwiwomble I just don’t think he’s particularly good and I don’t understand the hype…. This is a sports opinion forum after all. I’m hardly bullying anyone. Let’s not be too silly. It’s tough to have a chip on your shoulder for an NPC rugby player.
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@KiwiInLondon said in Otago v Canterbury:
NPC rugby player.
You can't say his ceiling is the NPC when he plays Super Rugby. Maybe you didn't make the grade as a rugby player but don't discredit the guy when he's clearly represented the Highlanders.
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@KiwiInLondon said in Otago v Canterbury:
@Kiwiwomble I just don’t think he’s particularly good and I don’t understand the hype…. This is a sports opinion forum after all. I’m hardly bullying anyone. Let’s not be too silly. It’s tough to have a chip on your shoulder for an NPC rugby player.
We all have players we don't rate. For one reason or another. Out of the young Otago players, I'm open on not being huge on Cam Millar. Yet, I'm trying to see the good in his game. Sure, Hurley had a few areas to develop with and makes some mistakes. However, throughout out the season he has done a lot of good things and shown growth. It seems you are happy to ignore the good things he does, but put a mircoscope on the mistakes. Try looking at his game with a glass half full approach and you might see a player who is making a decent contribution and developing his game. He's a long way from perfect. He has however pulled off some big plays this season.
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@KiwiInLondon said in Otago v Canterbury:
@Kiwiwomble I just don’t think he’s particularly good and I don’t understand the hype…. This is a sports opinion forum after all. I’m hardly bullying anyone. Let’s not be too silly. It’s tough to have a chip on your shoulder for an NPC rugby player.
two things....i dont think your bullying anyone, you're coming across as the victim
tough to have a chip on you shoulder?...this you?
@KiwiInLondon said in Otago v Canterbury:
...... I’m happy to wait a few seasons to be proven right.
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Are you his mother?
