Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:27 am
Surely a card for Weber pushing Reece in the air
EDIT: Nothing????
EDIT: Nothing????
I would have thought. Some karma coming, maybe?
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Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
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Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:29 am
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:30 am
Should have been at least a PK.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:31 am
Has to be forward.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:32 am
no try...knock on
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:32 am
This ref is taking the piss.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:34 am
The worst thing is we’re going to have to agree with Gatland’s whining at the end of the game.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:35 am
Let’s not get carried away. He’ll still be a whinging plum.FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:34 am The worst thing is we’re going to have to agree with Gatland’s whining at the end of the game.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:36 am
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:36 am
You could see that coming
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:40 am
RMo having a cracker
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:40 am
Dick Mo seems to have stepped up a gear in the last 15 minutes.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:40 am
This game is becoming painful to watch. You feel for the Chiefs. Jesus.
Oh, and Richie Mo’unga is a wizard. I think, legally, he should be burned at the stake.
Oh, and Richie Mo’unga is a wizard. I think, legally, he should be burned at the stake.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:41 am
Cruden was being a bit naughty there preventing the quick throw-in
EDIT: was the Chiefs ball.
EDIT: was the Chiefs ball.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:42 am
He's playing very well. His goal kicking is dubious today though.ScarfaceClaw wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:40 am Dick Mo seems to have stepped up a gear in the last 15 minutes.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:42 am
Chiefs were given the throw in?Kiwias wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:41 am Cruden was being a bit naughty there preventing the quick throw-in
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:44 am
I edited my post, even though I thought Wainui had the ball then was tackled into touchScarfaceClaw wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:42 amChiefs were given the throw in?Kiwias wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:41 am Cruden was being a bit naughty there preventing the quick throw-in
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:47 am
Outstanding goal line defense
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:49 am
Thought crusaders went over the top and off their feet to secure it but got away with it.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:51 am
Gives that as a knock on (which it was) but not the try. That was a shocking decision.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:52 am
An idiot running on the field? Other than the ref.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:57 am
Can the chiefs get losing bp?
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:58 am
Crusaders too sharp. Chiefs inconsistent. Ref a bit useless.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:59 am
No they can’t.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:59 am
The Crusaders looking much more like their normal.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:00 am
Given how tough the ref has been at the ruck, I hope you don't mind if I disagree with your reading of it.ScarfaceClaw wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:49 amThought crusaders went over the top and off their feet to secure it but got away with it.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:01 am
FujiKiwi wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:58 am Crusaders too sharp. Chiefs inconsistent. Ref a bit useless.
Excellent summary. No need for mathematics for tomorrow's match. Blues simply need to win to keep their title hopes alive haha Title hopes. Indeed.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:01 am
JMK was right that the Chiefs forwards wouldn't quite be up to it, and they weren't.
Oh well, well-played Saders. Hard luck, Chiefs. Not really as bad a team as their results suggest.
Oh well, well-played Saders. Hard luck, Chiefs. Not really as bad a team as their results suggest.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:57 am
Aotearoa looks a very tight comp, think Chiefs are unlucky to be 0 from 6, they just seem to be very marginally weaker in almost all areas.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:33 am
To be fair, we also all remember what it was like when Cruden/DMac/ALB were good and not just a tribute act of their former selvesFujiKiwi wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:01 am JMK was right that the Chiefs forwards wouldn't quite be up to it, and they weren't.
Oh well, well-played Saders. Hard luck, Chiefs. Not really as bad a team as their results suggest.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:52 am
Ouch.JM2K6 wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:33 amTo be fair, we also all remember what it was like when Cruden/DMac/ALB were good and not just a tribute act of their former selvesFujiKiwi wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:01 am JMK was right that the Chiefs forwards wouldn't quite be up to it, and they weren't.
Oh well, well-played Saders. Hard luck, Chiefs. Not really as bad a team as their results suggest.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:54 am
Bit of a malaise affecting the Chiefs, and a touch of hard luck too! Is Gats a good fit? Their recruitment has obviously been poor! What else?
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:56 am
Are you turbogoat?Turbster wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:54 am Bit of a malaise affecting the Chiefs, and a touch of hard luck too! Is Gats a good fit? Their recruitment has obviously been poor! What else?
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:15 pm
Last night we were work down and with 15 to go we were worn out. Losing a prop very early just put more pressure on.Turbster wrote: Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:54 am Bit of a malaise affecting the Chiefs, and a touch of hard luck too! Is Gats a good fit? Their recruitment has obviously been poor! What else?
The first 15 was pathetic - we kicked badly for their back three to run it at us from everywhere. The try at half time was a killer really - all that effort to blow it with another silly turnover.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:34 pm
2nd week in a row I’ve missed the game... last week it was work, this week I was in the Barossa Valley with Taranaki Snapper watching his club, Adelaide Uni win their first for the season among the vineyards. The womens’ team cleaned up as well.
Fucking excellent to get out and watch a live game complete with wives, kids, dogs and liniment on the breeze. Oh... beers too
Fucking excellent to get out and watch a live game complete with wives, kids, dogs and liniment on the breeze. Oh... beers too
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 12:36 am
I really felt for Lachlan Boshier. He was forcing these amazing turnovers and the Chiefs would stupidly gift the ball right back to the Crusaders.
The man is a marvel. The clear cut first choice AB 6 for this year.
The man is a marvel. The clear cut first choice AB 6 for this year.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 2:00 pm
Why do you think he's clearly first choice? I can't really say who I think is playing better out of Papali'i, Boshier, and Frizzell - they're all having big seasons.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 2:05 pm
Papalii is a 7. Frizell a 6, though I think Boshier has played 7? He’s been a 6 through Super Rugby Aotearoa.
I was envisioning Boshier at 6, Sotutu at 8 and Papalii at 7, with Frizell on the bench.
I was envisioning Savea and Cane being injured, just to make all the envisioning easier.
I was envisioning Boshier at 6, Sotutu at 8 and Papalii at 7, with Frizell on the bench.
I was envisioning Savea and Cane being injured, just to make all the envisioning easier.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2020 2:41 pm
Papalii plays a lot like Boshier - although he's a better carrier imo - and if Cane is nailed on for 7 I can certainly see the ABs going for a quicker player at 6 even if they usually play 7. Point taken though.
Re: Chiefs v Crusaders : MATCH THREAD : Sat 1st Aug
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:14 am
With Boshier in such great form the reality is that Sam Cane isn't even the best 7 at the Chiefs, let alone across all of NZ. But then again, that shouldn't surprise us as he spent years as an All Black when he was only a bench loose forward for the Chiefs playing behind Tanerau Latimer. Sam Cane really has had a charmed life as an All Black.