@bayimports said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@KiwiPie said in SF: Otago v BoP:

The most impressive thing this season for the Steamers compared to the last 2 seasons has been the defence and a desperation to defend the line when called upon.

2023: 38 tries conceded in 11 games (43 scored)
2024: 40 tries conceded in 13 games (60 scored)
2025: 26 tries conceded in 11 games. (49 scored)

Great stat

Am I far wrong in saying Trask was probably named in all squads and played about 4 games over 3 seasons?

According to this fantastic site

2023: Zero
2024: 9
2025: 6

It also tells me that the current players with most appearances are

63 Eklund (2019-)
51 Narawa (2108-)
50 Trask (2018-)
47 Broughton (2021-)
47 Judd (2017-)
45 Ah Kuoi (2022-)
42 Carter (2019-)
39 Mafileo (2019-)
38 Bartlett (2021-)
38 Cashmore (2021-)
38 Norris (2022-)
35 Kumeroa (2021-)
34 Johnston (2019-)
34 Lalomilo (2018-)
33 Forbes (2018-)

That's a whole 15 who have all been the squad for 4 seasons or more - explains why this has been a good time for us, 3 consecutive top 4 finishes.

My Tip for this game 3 leg multi Lucas Casey, Dylan Pledger & Fehi Fineanganofo Try @ $19 (feel free to ignore/remove cheers)

Confirmation from Brown Lolofie is fit enough. As thought left out due to issues at scrumtime.

I don't think we should have been able to of brought in an outside player for a squad guy that we picked at the start of the season. Should be suck it up Otago. You picked the guy.

@SouthernMann 100%

I still expect BOP to have an advantage in the scrum.

@Bovidae said in SF: Otago v BoP:

I still expect BOP to have an advantage in the scrum.

BoP should smash us up front. You'd pick all of their props over ours.

Think our bench has been good this year, bringing on players early in the second half hasn’t hurt us in most games…. Yet

Let’s see looking pretty even this one and home advantage always helps. Not confident but excited for the team nonetheless!

@Bovidae said in SF: Otago v BoP:

I still expect BOP to have an advantage in the scrum.

We do seem to have props to burn at the moment - even when 2 were selected for the ABs, we went OK. Locks not so much but fingers crossed, we've not had to test our depth there.

Also we have only played one night game this year and it was awful (v Harbour).. we won but it wasnt pretty

@bayimports Forgotten the Southland game?

@Bovidae said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@bayimports Forgotten the Southland game?

what southland game ..it didnt happen and I think it was 5pm, so I dont call that a night game

fair point though, still backs my point that we are shit at night

@bayimports said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@Bovidae said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@bayimports Forgotten the Southland game?

what southland game ..it didnt happen and I think it was 5pm, so I dont call that a night game

fair point though, still backs my point that we are shit at night

Excuses in early

Bay by 4

@ACT-Crusader said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@bayimports said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@Bovidae said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@bayimports Forgotten the Southland game?

what southland game ..it didnt happen and I think it was 5pm, so I dont call that a night game

fair point though, still backs my point that we are shit at night

Excuses in early

Bay by 4

absolutely!

I'm still at a loss why Souchon can start for Otago. Can anyone explain the rules on this?

Right there was Millar's weakness. Held up and turned over.

@SouthernMann said in SF: Otago v BoP:

Right there was Millar's weakness. Held up and turned over.

He just needs to stick to his strengths and no over play his hand

Fuck that music is annoying!

This Bartlett guy is bloody good in the carry

Ffs defense boys at least I won $100 cheers Veveni

@jimmyb said in SF: Otago v BoP:

@SouthernMann said in SF: Otago v BoP:

Right there was Millar's weakness. Held up and turned over.

He just needs to stick to his strengths and no over play his hand

Kick, pass, catch and tackle. Never into contact.

That was a very well constructed try. They’re so much more patient and efficient than previous seasons

that was a great try, Fine on show

Cashmore & Fineanganofo such smart players

Too compressed by Otago. Nice vision by Cashmore.

Millar is a quality player. His team need to step up and stop turning the ball over.

Great game so far.

Mmmmm

subs are going to be needed by both teams after 30 minutes lol

Casey and Lio-Willie everywhere for Otago

Pin your ears back Whaanga

Judd uses his hands whilst the ball is in the ruck. Williams needs to warn him

Brilliant take by Lasaqa, but Otago on the ball quick and win the penalty.

Lasaqa is everywhere tonight

@Grooter said in SF: Otago v BoP:

Lasaqa is everywhere tonight

They should be. There's two of them!

Gassed players on both sides.

Uh oh

Big oli haig is playing well too

YC likely.

Joe Wheeler - “looking at the ball”.

He hasn’t played for a while ol Joey

Not ideal to lose one on that tackle.

Casey great both sides of the ball as they say

The duel between Casey and Lasaqa has been great.