Un-Australian Activities 2020
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KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
To me that summed up Kaino vs Adam Thomson and how important Kaino was in 2011. From memory Thomson did have an injured shoulder in that game but never was on the level of Kaino. After that game Kaino went on to be the best player in the 2011 RWC.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep I was at that game, and Thomson was basically stuffed by the time Samo scored that try, was waiting to get replaced.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Ahhh Carlos he was one of a kind ! That really was one out of the bag!!
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
TJ & Mehrts in the Comms box so a fair, balanced & insightful call in prospect. Also inciteful at least as far as Dismal is concerned......
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Would have been worth watching if he dropped it on his stroll to the corner post like the absolute tosser he clearly must be to do that.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ as I'm sure Dan54 will confirm, as good a bloke as you could hope to meet & very much not a tosser.
EDIT: wtf is up with Loss Bleus' lineout tonight?
EDIT: wtf is up with Loss Bleus' lineout tonight?
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep like WOB I have known Carlos since he a boy, very much NOT a tosser, just a very good rugby player who knew how to play mind games with the opposition. He never seemed to do anything but enjoy himself in every game I saw him play!!
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Well DP will realise it service as normal for the Blues, I wouldn't mind knowing a few young fellas up there that don't play rugby, because they must of got all the brains, because sure as shit none of those buggers showing much!!!
In saying that will be interested to see Sotutu in a couple of years, and sure be keen on watching young Cullen Grace from the Saders!! That was a pretty special first up game at 6 for a 20 year old boy! Shit his lineout work was Kieran Read like (10 won?), that is impressive watching a kid do core role so well!!
In saying that will be interested to see Sotutu in a couple of years, and sure be keen on watching young Cullen Grace from the Saders!! That was a pretty special first up game at 6 for a 20 year old boy! Shit his lineout work was Kieran Read like (10 won?), that is impressive watching a kid do core role so well!!
zer0
John Thornett (49)
I remain unconvinced that the Blues best conference strategy isn't to employ an extreme version of the classic South Auckland high school gameplan; pick 23 forwards and just bludgeon the other NZ teams to bits. We always lose anyway, so might as well drag them down with us. Go full niggle and 99 mode.
Just imagine it. Robinson and his Braveheart hair at centre galloping into Ennor at full pelt. Sheriff Karl running the show at first-five. A scrum that's three massive front rowers, five locks, and weighs about two tonnes. 15 man mauls. Parsons checking tickets at the gate. Akira chillin' at fullback waiting for kick returns where he gets 20/30 metres to build up a head of steam before flattening whichever poor bastard gets in his way.
Just imagine it. Robinson and his Braveheart hair at centre galloping into Ennor at full pelt. Sheriff Karl running the show at first-five. A scrum that's three massive front rowers, five locks, and weighs about two tonnes. 15 man mauls. Parsons checking tickets at the gate. Akira chillin' at fullback waiting for kick returns where he gets 20/30 metres to build up a head of steam before flattening whichever poor bastard gets in his way.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Be great, but perhaps not Akira at 15, by the time he runs 20-30 metres he maybe to tired to run over anyone!
Like your thinking though!!
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Result and scoreline very much as expected with Mounga back at 10. I could be wrong, but I think the only games they've lost over 2019 and 2020 have been when Mounga hasn't been there (Tahs 2019 and last week).
KiwiM
Arch Winning (36)
Crusaders got beat by the Chiefs in Fiji last year (after leading 20 nil).
Your point is a good one though. Mounga so far above the likes of Perofeta/Plummer/Cameron.
Blues set piece got destroyed
One bright light for the Blues is Sotutu. That kid has some game.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ some of the scrum penalties were baffling & TJF is a beast but, yeah, other than that Loss Bleus looked clueless for long periods. How Ruru continues to be the starting 9 is just beyond me, they need to switch that around & see if he's any better finishing & if not drop him from the 23.
Was really impressed with Grace, add him to the list of potential long-term AB 6's (but obviously behind Boshier & probably Jacobson who I still think will be an 8 who covers 6).
Was really impressed with Grace, add him to the list of potential long-term AB 6's (but obviously behind Boshier & probably Jacobson who I still think will be an 8 who covers 6).
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Blues were well outplayed from 9-15, I thought midfield from Crusaders were another class. and Havili at 15 is certainly starting season well!
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
Sotutu is scarily good.
Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
TJ hates the Blues.
And we hate him.
So why punish him and fuck with us every single motherfucking weekend by scheduling him to broadcast Blues games? Just rotate some other prick over. Literally ANYONE will do cos NO ONE hates the Blues and fanboi worships the Cantabs like TJ does.
My heart actually sinks when his shrill, condesending, disdainful, sneering, shrieking voice pops up at the start of Blues broadcasts. Oh fuck, here we go, 80 minutes of some godlike entities with names like "Tom Christie" and "Ethan Blackadder" walking on water for an hour and a fucking half.