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Yeah it was just sloppy for mine. The intent was right, the e ecution substandard, hence why he rightly in my opinion comes in for so much slack with regards to it.
Fine margins: The key ingredient Brumbies must find to take the step from semi losers to Super stars
You mean the Crusaders are starting to show they are up for the challenge and can genuinely be competitive against the Chiefs after the last two showings and falling short by some way.
Fine margins: The key ingredient Brumbies must find to take the step from semi losers to Super stars
More than that Brett, the facts you present in disputing Jimbo are interesting and its important for wvery SR to be sold to tge wider audience and I think Jimbo provides such a vehicle. So I appreciate the time you take to respond to everyone.
Fine margins: The key ingredient Brumbies must find to take the step from semi losers to Super stars
Against who?
The final countdown: Inside the Wallabies' camp ahead of TRC squad announcement as Bell, Tupou run freely
So on that basis Razor will be a fail… also Laurie Mains didn’t seem to need NH professionalism. Just more of Eddie tring to make a coherent point that doesn’t bear close inspection.
Exclusive: 'Outstanding' jilted stars who changed Eddie's mind as he fights 'loser mentality' - and his future coach pick
Can’t quite remember, but by a decent margin both times I believe Ken.. Good games, I can share you a link if you’d like 😊
The Wrap: Contrasting semi-finals set the scene for an epic Super Rugby Final
I disagree regarding Ennor. I’d have ALB all day and he is coming back into form from an extended lay off. Do agree our midfield is a bit light on.
Agree about Read being a loss we haven’t quite overcome, but I like Finau and Frizell with Jacobson backing up at 8. Would like Backadder in the mix, but far from shabby.
The rest I completely agree with although I think our hookers are world class.
With regards to locks might be the coming of age for Vaai and Lord
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
They didn’t score more tries and concede less when they came up against the Chiefs or doesn’t that count.
Much better in the set piece… OK if you say so. I hope someone remembered to tell tight five players Samisoni, Brodie, Josh Lord and Vaai how rubbish they are at the set piece. The AB’s are going to really struggle with these below par players being selected. Or do you think it’s the weak chiefs backrow all who have been selected for the AB’s taht are the weak link in the forwards. Do you believe what you say?
'Gutted': Five-minute horror period ends Brumbies' Super Rugby hopes as Chiefs set up final with Crusaders
Give us a break… the Crusaders have been handily beaten twice this season and the Chiefs have shown they can keep it together in a tight contest. They are well aware of what the Crusaders bring, but your opinion is just that and not a very good or substantiated one in my opinion.
Saders will be a different outfit, really… they look the same outfit to me. Chiefs struggle in tight games but have only lost one this season… oh lets not worry about that as right the rest of the season doesn’t matter and the Crusaders are now a different team.
Saders will play the game in the right areas for them, will they? You are assuming that the Chiefs don’t and won’t have some say about that. With the kicking ability of the Chiefs back three and the ability to break out from anywhere given a half chance, I am not worried about whether they can play field position. They will be ready for it and on top of that they are playing at home and if you don’t think a packed stadium in Hamilton will play a part, you have clearly not watched a game there.
So from your comfy sofa a million miles away it is your belief that the new Crusaders team will be too good for the chiefs who will suddenly develop defensive frailties. Good on ya.
'Gutted': Five-minute horror period ends Brumbies' Super Rugby hopes as Chiefs set up final with Crusaders
But even if he has decent cattle, mixed in with a few of his favourites, he is still simply not a good coach. He is all over the place. Rennie used to annoy me with his player rotation at times and losing games we should have won, but he seemed to have a plan and could sell it to the team even if they couldn’t execute it. As a man manager I think he was very good. Foster doesn’t have that or the coaching bones for mine. Razor seems to have both, which is what has got everyone excited and why he is being given every chance to succeed.
As you say the head coach often has final say and he still can’t coach even with the players he selects. He seems to be living in the past for mine. I certainly don’t feel the AB’s are playing inspired rugby under him.
Look at what Canterbury did to the Blues. They made them look below par, playing inspired rugby… their players are not so much bigger, stronger or more atheletic. They just know their role, focus on a few simple things and play to their structures. The Blues played like they thought they could razzle and dazzle and all they did was get owned at the rucks and mauls and had any momentum crushed. They had no plan B as to get back in the game was such a departure from the way they were playing they were done by half-time.
I am afraid that the AB’s will lose games they should win and as a result of Foster’s poor coaching ability and new players will get burned. I don’t hate Foster, I just don’t think he is a good coach and as such everyone including him are getting a raw deal while he holds that position.
Finally as you mentioned Leon McDonald not being a great head coach and leading the Blues to the mess we saw on Friday is not a problem being included in Razor’s team for mine as Razor is the head coach, it’s his team and he know knows the value McDonald brings to him and that is a good enough reason.
And that is my rant over 😊
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
The chiefs will give Mounga, Razor and Leicester off in style…. and remind them again for the third and final time this season that as good as they are, they are not that good and they can do better. It won’t feel like it, but it’s the best present we can give you guys.
Anyway second is ok and you can always reflect on previous seasons, like when you beat the Blues last year. That was quite something wasn’t it and how you beat a hapless Blues side again this year. Fantastic.
The Wrap: Contrasting semi-finals set the scene for an epic Super Rugby Final
Tom Christie 185 cm: Papalii 193 cm, Billy Harmon 187 cm, Same Cane 189 cm… Christie is the shortest of all of them. Some argue Papalii is too tall. In addition Sam Cane is also preferred over Boshier for the Chiefs, so not just Foster. Feel free to try again.
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
The SRP final is at Suncor with Qld being one of the sides? If not why are they compared? I think an Australian side with a home game (meaning they topped out the competition) I think would draw a crowd… bur a team from a state that scraped into the finals who lost their last game two weeks ago not competing with the SOO which QLD is likely to win at Lang Park..ok that seems a good comparison.
The Wrap: Contrasting semi-finals set the scene for an epic Super Rugby Final
Blackadder and Grace are injured… and I dont think Christy is ahead of Harmon, Cane and Papalii… so not sure it is that muxh of a mystery.
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
Yeah I am not a big fan of theirs either
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
Oh and did you expect your provocative comment to go straight through to the keeper without comment?
Triple threat turns to triple concern: Wallabies star's indecisiveness gives Eddie food for thought ahead of RWC
How is it personally offensive Ash if its not wrong. And how is it trolling when it is you who responded to my post? The majority of your comments are attacking refereeing decisions… as such how do you have an objective or credible view when it comes to others commenting negativeky about referees… that is tge basis of this… You don’t like being called in it then dont do it…
If you think my posts are all trolls, then that os yoir perogative… but instead of making simple statements of rhetoric I actually engage in debate. If you don’t like it don’t engage.
I have said before that I find this constant bleating about the ref boorish and detracts from the live blogs, hence I call it out. You don’t like it, contribute something meaningful instead of the same conspiracy nonsense you comtinually promote… or don’t and expect to get called on it..
And please feel free to call me out for the things I say if you think they are wrong… I have no ussue with it. I said it. I own it. Do i always say the right thing.. no I don’t and I openly afmit that and have done and will continue to..
My question to you is why do you think you shouldn’t be held to account for what you post again and again and again… its unoriginal and boring and generally lacks substance. I’m sorry but that is my opinion.
Triple threat turns to triple concern: Wallabies star's indecisiveness gives Eddie food for thought ahead of RWC
ALB is a lot better than you give him credit for. I think he is special. He is a better version of Havilli. Fortunately so do plenty of other coaches All Black and Chiefs. Last I looked neither your opinion nor mine carry much weight 😊
Reiko I agree is a wing playing centre until we can find a true centre. He is strong on the carry though snd can take down what is in front of him. I wish they put Havilli and Umaga Jensen together at the Highlanders and see what the could do, because I’d love to see what Umaga Jensen coukd do with some decent players inside him..
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
I dont like your 2/5
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
Pick one of them if you must and Goodhue the other.. at least he is proven..
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
I don’t know if Blackadder can get back in time… the guy is having an absolutely miseeable time of it. As tough and frustrating as it is for us as fans, it must be worse for him.
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
Good then it should be a good battle between Finau and Frizell.. I think Frizell has the edge, but Finau will keep him honest. And yes Jacobsen cover for 8 I would say.
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
I don’t agree Sotutu has had a good season. He has at times played better than the others… but would have Chiefs back row, Crusaders backrow, Ardie, Frizell and Harmon over the Blues backrow… Papalii is the best of them imho.
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
Muzzo. It doesn’t matter who he picks. He is not a good coach. We know that. There are a few I’d like to see get a run, Shooter and Harmon are playing great footy. I don’t mind Papalii. I wish Blackadder could any fit for longer than ie minutes. That has been a huge frustration. He can’t be selected having so eyewear minutes under his belt, but in his defence he does come back from injury well… meaning he hits the ground running. It is probably that which makes him so hard and such a great player. But gee I wish he would get on the paddock. He has been one of my favourite players over the last couple of seasons.. and like everyone have been waiting to see what he can do in the black jersey.. guess we will be forced to wait a bit longer.
As I said last time when you took what said the wrong way, we just have o see out this Foster era as best we can and be pleased we have something to look forward to post the RWC. I find watching the ABs as coached by Foster depressing just thinking about it, so I try not to. He is a good bloke, horrible coach.. I have suffered enough when he coached the NPC side and then the Chiefs… you have only had to be bothered about him since he became AB coach. It has been worse for us long term Waikato supporters.
'Total belief': Cane still All Blacks captain as FIVE debutants named in TRC squad, gun fullback misses out
I no lomger can pass comment?
Fine margins: The key ingredient Brumbies must find to take the step from semi losers to Super stars