@brodean said in Auckland v Otago:
Have to wonder if playing such young players is worth it. Many of them just don't have the physical strength to tackle full grown men.
Doesn't create confidence.
This is the same problem Otago has had over the last few years. The skill level was there. The physicality wasn't
@brodean said in Auckland v Otago:
Have to wonder if playing such young players is worth it. Many of them just don't have the physical strength to tackle full grown men.
Doesn't create confidence.
Auckland basically sucked the same amount last year with journeyman so that didn't help.
@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Otago:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Otago:
@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Otago:
@KiwiMurph said in Auckland v Otago:
@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Otago:
Some very easy money for punters with Auckland paying $2.3 at the TAB
Was this sarcasm or have not seen Auckland play this season?
I had higher hopes for Auckland after we decided to rest three of our best players.
Auckland are abysmal. A very young side combined with garbage coaching
Norrie is at least fun to watch.
We have the other two back three members. Really want to see them going well..
They'll be fine. Tangitau has already proven he is class at Super level and Tito-Harris has impressed as a winger in a bad team.
@SouthernMann said in Auckland v Otago:
Did not think Auckland would be this bad against the understrength side we rolled out.
Very very individual side
@brodean said in Auckland v Otago:
Funaki got taken out off the ball right in front of the ref. This ref is blind as fudge. Luckily it’s not having any impact on the outcome.
The ref sure is. How’s he called that a knock on. That’s a try.
@SouthernMann I picked them to get up...
@Landers92 said in Auckland v Otago:
Wonder who Parsons wants to win… lol
Auckland are so shit even Harbour men pity them
Ball is literally in aucklands half after Funaki kicked it away and Parsons says ‘they’ve won the territory battle did Auckland’ lol this guy man
@Landers92 said in Auckland v Otago:
Cam Millar with another ripper of a kick. He’s had a great game
He suits these rain games. I remember the Highlanders game in Tonga a couple of years ago
@KiwiMurph he does. He’s also building on this seasons form. Good to see
@brodean said in Auckland v Otago:
Just zero commitment from Auckland. Zero effort to get across in defence from half the team.
Same thing all season. Just embarassing.
Well that game happened stoked we got the 5 points. Hopefully Taranaki Win tomorrow so we can stay at home for as far as we manage to go 
feel sorry for Auckland fans you deserve a better 10 & coach next year
Vikena is one player that really has never developed - whether it's Auckland, the Blues or the Highlanders he's basically the same player he was 4 or so years ago.
Millar has had a great season. Lower level obviously, but his skill execution has improved week on week - and that has to be in part down to the confidence Mark Brown has put into him.
Think JJ definitely fucked up by starting the season with Taine Robinson. By the time he turned to Millar, his confidence looked shot to bits. If we don't end up landing Jacomb, I think you just have to hand him the keys, and put more faith in the playmaking of Fakatava and Pledger.
@Landers92 said in Auckland v Otago:
Ball is literally in aucklands half after Funaki kicked it away and Parsons says ‘they’ve won the territory battle did Auckland’ lol this guy man
He is painful.
When he was ranting about the momentum changing due to Funaki, when, checks the tape Auckland was down 31 - 10. Just made no sense.
Just watched the game after getting back from work. Wow are the past 3-4 years paying off. Execution of the basics and the game plan was top notch and the team looked v composed and level headed. Can’t remember the last time Otago completely blew a team out like that.
Hastie may have overplayed his hand a tad at times but he’s an excellent back up for the play offs and his kicking game is v good.
Everyone seems to be hitting form at the right time.
