Match thread

Yeetyaah

Guess I shouldn't have expected much from this game but it's still irritating to o watch

Bones

That's a better kick Zarn

That’s a poor throw from Mullan he can’t throw deep

KiwiMurph

Mullan is shit

Bones

Pretty sure Finau can't tackle Sullivan there...

Bones

Loving Nock with the proper Maori halfback look

@brodean said in Chiefs v Blues:

Quite fascinated to see how we go with Segner as captain. As good as he has been playing he just doesn't have the tackle workrate of Papali'i. (Not many players do tbf)

Papali'i is the key to the Blues defence. He is close to the top of the those stats and rucks year in year out across Super Rugby.

Players waiting to pilfer all the time usually aren't making the same amount of tackles.

We've won 40% of games this year when Segner is playing openside and 75% when Papali'i has been playing openside.

It's a positive that Barnes is being partnered with Segner. Barnes is close to Papali'i in tackle work rate and 2nd of the loose forwards in this facet. Barnes also has the highest amount of dominant tackles for the Blues.

Looking forward to seeing how this trio with Wrampling go again together. This combo worked well defensively against the Drua.

Stats can say anything. The only team the Blues have lost to this season with BB starting is the Canes.

I rest my case.

Yeetyaah

Exit you fucking speds

Bones

That was a dodgy as turnover by Ahki

That should have been a penalty on the Segner turnover Finau was holding on for dear life

Mr Fish

You forget how hodge podge this Chiefs backline is until they pass the ball through the hands. No leaders at all in there.

KiwiMurph

Blues dont have enough clinical edge this year

Should have way more points than 7 in this game

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs v Blues:

You forget how hodge podge this Chiefs backline is until they pass the ball through the hands. No leaders at all in there.

Could be headed into the playoffs on the back of two losses. Not great for momentum

@KiwiMurph said in Chiefs v Blues:

Blues dont have enough clinical edge this year

Should have way more points than 7 in this game

Tonight's a cripple fight.

KiwiMurph

@Jnr said in Chiefs v Blues:

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs v Blues:

You forget how hodge podge this Chiefs backline is until they pass the ball through the hands. No leaders at all in there.

Could be headed into the playoffs on the back of two losses. Not great for momentum

You are down 7 points. Settle down.

SouthernMann

Great kick Jacomb. Like that from him

Bones

Can't help but think Jacomb should have been a second five.

I would pull Mullan if he can’t get his throwing in right now..it’s killing the visitors

Bones

Beehre has been busy, good to see

Yeetyaah

Blues cynical as fuck at ruck time not being pinged

taniwharugby

@Steven-Harris no excuse for a fulltime professional to be poor at his core role...shame cos when fit, the rest of his game is good

Mr Fish

@Jnr said in Chiefs v Blues:

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs v Blues:

You forget how hodge podge this Chiefs backline is until they pass the ball through the hands. No leaders at all in there.

Could be headed into the playoffs on the back of two losses. Not great for momentum

Dont think anyone in Chiefs country will be too worried about this result whatever happens. Dead rubber for the Chiefs which is why they've thrown out the b-team.

canefan

@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs v Blues:

Blues cynical as fuck at ruck time not being pinged

On replay Cortez just had tits for hands

canefan

Blues have had 4-5 entries into the 22 and only scored once. In a big game they need to convert more

Why the cross kick from Perofeta under advantage?
Does my head in ,channeled BB

Bones

@Steven-Harris said in Chiefs v Blues:

Why the cross kick from Perofeta under advantage?
Does my head in ,channeled BB

Bring back Beauden

canefan

And one more. Perofeta ruins another attacking chance

canefan

@Steven-Harris said in Chiefs v Blues:

Why the cross kick from Perofeta under advantage?
Does my head in ,channeled BB

Is it BB or is it Cotterball? Either way, it's losing footy

There’s the slow Sullivan clearing kick on show again ,wish someone would coach this guy

Bones

Fuck how dumb was that Tupaea? You were fucking clearly off your feet

Bones

Could've brought it a bit closer Kyren...

KiwiMurph

All cos Zarn has a way too slow clearance

canefan

And the Chiefs are back. All that toil and the Chiefs close up the game with one nice move

@canefan tbh I see this at all levels of rugby ..if you have advantage back your systems maybe even get multiple advantages the chiefs were pretty much on a warning

Mr Fish

Will Jacomb be the goal kicker for the Highlanders next season? He's a liability off the tee.

@canefan said in Chiefs v Blues:

@Steven-Harris said in Chiefs v Blues:

Why the cross kick from Perofeta under advantage?
Does my head in ,channeled BB

Is it BB or is it Cotterball? Either way, it's losing footy

BB has lost 2 games to the Canes, and 1 to the Sadists (he was on the bench) this season. He's won his other 7 this season. Not bad for a busted flush.

Yeetyaah

Finally they're getting pinged at the ruck

Is Ratima the All Black still around somewhere?

SouthernMann

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs v Blues:

Will Jacomb be the goal kicker for the Highlanders next season? He's a liability off the tee.

Probably. Unless one of Hurley or Solomon starts and are viewed as better kickers. Or we magically find a 13 who can kick.