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Kiwias
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Christie in fine form
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Gumboot
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Tahs ahead 23-22 after a really good first half.

Reece is red hot.
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Kiwias
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Seven lead changes in one half, must be close to some sort of record. Reece is insane
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Tahs win it 43-40 in extra time.

Enjoyed that game.
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Kiwias
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An outstanding match
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Kiwias wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:31 am An outstanding match
Hell kiwias, I thought it was entertaining because of score changing, bit really thought the quality of play was pretty average.
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I'm on nightshift this week so I may not catch up on this one, but one thing I'm surprised at is this different approach to the game from the 'Saders under Penney... they seem to be enjoying a more expressive, free attacking style of play as we saw in the win against the Chiefs and here with a game that saw 12 lead changes and a point a minute right into extra time. Perhaps it's the new blood with all the younger players getting time or perhaps it's Penney's plan but I'm pleasantly surprised.
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Dan54 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:34 am
Kiwias wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:31 am An outstanding match
Hell kiwias, I thought it was entertaining because of score changing, bit really thought the quality of play was pretty average.
Agree that the quality of play wasn't that flash, but maybe it was made to look more enjoyable by the dire standard of the curtain raiser, when the Reds seemed to be under the impression they could score points by kicking the ball out on the full. :???:
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Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:38 amI'm on nightshift this week so I may not catch up on this one, but one thing I'm surprised at is this different approach to the game from the 'Saders under Penney... they seem to be enjoying a more expressive, free attacking style of play as we saw in the win against the Chiefs and here with a game that saw 12 lead changes and a point a minute right into extra time. Perhaps it's the new blood with all the younger players getting time or perhaps it's Penney's plan but I'm pleasantly surprised.
It's fun watching the promising young'uns like Hannah and Bell (lineout misfires excepted) running around.

Grace has been quite underwhelming so far, though. I know Razor loves him to bits, but on present form I can't see him justifying an ABs jersey this year.
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I'm guessing Blackadder had a reasonable game then as your Crusader critical eye shifted the Grace?
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Guy Smiley wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:24 am I'm guessing Blackadder had a reasonable game then as your Crusader critical eye shifted the Grace?
Nothing spectacular, which is understandable given his lengthy absence.
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Canes vs Chiefs kicking off in Wellington shortly.
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Brutal Canes scrum!
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Canes ahead 17-13 at HT.

Good game so far.
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The offloading in this game is insane!!!
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Two quality tries from the Canes extend their lead.
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Capitalists finish strongly to prevail 36-23.

Aumua had a stormer.
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Fijian Drua hosting the unbeaten Canes in Suva tonight. Kicking off in about 10 minutes...
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Love the passionate Fijian crowds. Looks like a sell-out tonight.
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Fijian crowds are the best crowds - FACT
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Kiwias wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:33 am Fijian crowds are the best crowds - FACT
Yep.

Canes ahead 28-7 at HT.

Perenara looks as sharp as he's been in years. I'd start him for the ABs ahead of Christie any day.
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Gumboot wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:54 am
Kiwias wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:33 am Fijian crowds are the best crowds - FACT
Yep.

Canes ahead 28-7 at HT.

Perenara looks as sharp as he's been in years. I'd start him for the ABs ahead of Christie any day.
Chatting to my die-hard Canes fan brother today and we agree on the TJP call. I would not have Christie in the squad.
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If the Drua could have hung on to the ball, they would have been in with a chance here
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Canes win 38-15.

Not good to see Aumua being helped from the field in some pain.
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Reds ahead 17-0 at HT. God this Highlanders team is hard to watch.
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The Clan were grim yesterday but we now have the Blues vs Brumbies about to kick off.
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Yep, Blues vs Brumbies kicking off at Eden Park momentarily...
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Blues ahead 24-0 at HT. Their pack's been relentless, but the Brumbies are oddly off their game.
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A serious lack of accuracy in the Bumboys' play
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Blues dominate the hapless Brumbies 46-7. Wasn't expecting that sort of margin.
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Clash of the cellar dwellers coming up shortly in Perth.
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The good guys against the evil empire of the West.
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Beautiful pass from Hohepa to put Fihaki in the gap, leads to a try for Aumua (first for the Cru).
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Force ahead 16-5 at HT. Hope McLeod's OK.
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Did not look good. Drummond's passing has been strangely laboured tonight. Time for Hotham?
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Kiwias wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 10:38 am Did not look good. Drummond's passing has been strangely laboured tonight. Time for Hotham?
Yep, get him sniping down the blindside with Reece in support.
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Kicking is excruciatingly poor, with no decent chasing at all.
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Drummond really is playing poorly, slow and laboured passing and directionless kicking
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Hang on to the fucking ball, guys
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Dang, this season just goes from bad to worse for the Saders. Hard to see them making the play-offs from here.
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