Crusaders vs Chiefs
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@Tim said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
@ploughboy Well, the Chiefs did play poorly in the 1st half, and their defense was passive.
Passive defence possibly equals saving a bit more for later? It was what I was hoping for with the ABs but seemed to have the opposite effect.
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@sparky said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
Great statement by Quinn Tupaea. Turned up at the home of Scott Robertson's favourite team and totally outplayed one of his favourite players.
He was very good. Has had a great season. Prefer his directness over Havili’s ball playing skills at 2nd five.
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Some random thoughts after watching the highlights:
Sititi is getting back to match fitness, QT was outstanding - great all-round game, Vaa'i was v. good. DMac's kicking was outstanding, I thought. Not just the execution, but when to kick. Chiefs look a really together team - well led and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Not Scott Barret's best game, Reece was invisible and Havili had a 'mare. If I was Penney I'd be seriously kicking some arse this week.
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I really liked how sititi played a great game after what looked like a busted nose
Not only is he skilled, we already knew that , got a bit of toughness about him too
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I am not a fan of how the Chiefs were basically playing catch up rugby from the get go, imo played a part in getting them behind in that first half.
But then it seems the way that we want to play entertaining rugby all the time, to hell with smart rugby.
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@Landers92 said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
Kieran Read just said in the post match that Ben Okeefe was harsh on the Crusaders… good god 😂
He was harsh on the defending team in both halves, but I guess Read had his eye patch on all game.
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@Bovidae said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
@Landers92 said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
Kieran Read just said in the post match that Ben Okeefe was harsh on the Crusaders… good god 😂
He was harsh on the defending team in both halves, but I guess Read had his eye patch on all game.
And pre game.
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@Landers92 said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
Kieran Read just said in the post match that Ben Okeefe was harsh on the Crusaders… good god 😂
Why are the former Crusaders pundits so unprofessional when it comes to calling games when their side is playing?
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@African-Monkey said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
@Landers92 said in Crusaders vs Chiefs:
Kieran Read just said in the post match that Ben Okeefe was harsh on the Crusaders… good god 😂
Why are the former Crusaders pundits so unprofessional when it comes to calling games when their side is playing?
It's a harsh world,
The commentators love us.
The pundits love us.
The refs love us.
The selectors love us.
History loves us.
The supporters of other teams don't love us!
It's very harsh, but cheer up. I don't think we'll win this year either.
But, we might!!!
Not many likes for this post, though!
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