@Bones said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@W32 said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@Frank said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@KiwiMurph said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@W32 said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
First super rugby game for me in a while. Yeah no
What an odd comment
He's always trolling.
Thin skinned much?
Chef's kiss response.
Now, yes. 
Super Rugby definitely declined when it expanded to 15 and then 18 teams, diluting the talent pool and introducing the conference system, which complicated the ladder and reduced playoff clarity. It’s hard to argue the competition improved as a result. The exit of the South African teams compounded the problem.
There have been strong seasons since, but they’ve felt isolated rather than sustained. Hopefully, the current upswing in quality can be maintained.
Shit performance by the Crusaders some stupid imo selecting going on, and the tactic of Kemera defending at 15 was shown up a few times when he missed one on one tackles.
We are being smashed at the breakdown which is why Kellow not starting is puzzling me.
Lilo-Willie,Blackadder at 6 and Kellow at 7 looks better balanced.
Gardiner even though he tries hard and throws his body around doesn't really work at the breakdown or when he rushes up on defence and misses.
Reece and Ennor look like they have already headed off shore we need to start LF at centre at let him find his feet.
Springer when fit on the wing better Kunawave but he is injured for a few more weeks.
Mathis on the Bench would also help our game he has been very good for the development side 30 min off the bench would not hurt his development.
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday? He bumped off the first tackle on multiple occasions which put the Brumbies on the front foot, where guys like Muirhead had fun sniffing around the ruck. Even vets lile Caderyn Neville and Slipper were hard to stop. The Blues will have their hands full next week.
Still not really time to panic if you're a Crusaders fan either. There's a few teams still in pre season mode, the Crusaders being one of them.
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
Valetini, Cale and McReight is a hell of a Wallabies back row.
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
and seems very consistent.
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
Valetini, Cale and McReight is a hell of a Wallabies back row.
Would you pick any kiwis ahead?
Cale looks an incredible talent.
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
Valetini, Cale and McReight is a hell of a Wallabies back row.
Would you pick any kiwis ahead?
Cale looks an incredible talent.
Is Wilson likely to be the Wallabies captain moving forward, because he's going to have to move over if they want to make room for Cale, he's way too good to leave out.
@Canes4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
Valetini, Cale and McReight is a hell of a Wallabies back row.
Would you pick any kiwis ahead?
Cale looks an incredible talent.Is Wilson likely to be the Wallabies captain moving forward, because he's going to have to move over if they want to make room for Cale, he's way too good to leave out.
Wilson started making errors at the back end of the year and Aussie fans turned on him. Cale is a better player but Wilson loves the shit work.
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
Valetini, Cale and McReight is a hell of a Wallabies back row.
Would you pick any kiwis ahead?
Cale looks an incredible talent.
no
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
Valetini, Cale and McReight is a hell of a Wallabies back row.
Would you pick any kiwis ahead?
Cale looks an incredible talent.no
Agreed. I can't justify one either, based on form and talent.
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@Canes4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@gt12 said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@mariner4life said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
@African-Monkey said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Also, how hard was Valentini to tackle yesterday?
because he's fucking awesome.
Valetini, Cale and McReight is a hell of a Wallabies back row.
Would you pick any kiwis ahead?
Cale looks an incredible talent.Is Wilson likely to be the Wallabies captain moving forward, because he's going to have to move over if they want to make room for Cale, he's way too good to leave out.
Wilson started making errors at the back end of the year and Aussie fans turned on him. Cale is a better player but Wilson loves the shit work.
I really like the way Wilson captains the Wallabies, he's not afraid to chance his arm and is definitely that all in for the cause sort of player.
In saying that, his ceiling is nowhere near as high as Cale's, who's arguably one of the most athletically gifted players in the game right now. Looking forward to seeing what he can do at the next level.
@reprobate said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
More good players than starting spots is when the Aussies might start getting very competitive.
Still not really got a 10 though.
that's probably an issue that they have positional clumps but not the broad base yet. And yes the 10 problem is bad.
Cale looks brilliant on hard grounds in summer.
The question will be whether he can keep the impact going.
@kidcalder said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Is Cale the Aussie that played Npc for Auck few years back?
I think you are thinking of Jackson Pugh who wasnt even up to NPC level.
@KiwiMurph Ahh Ok
@KiwiMurph said in Crusaders v Brumbies:
Cale looks brilliant on hard grounds in summer.
The question will be whether he can keep the impact going.
Yeah I'll hold back on my judgement of him just yet.
