@african-monkey said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Yup pressure all on the Canes here. Blues with a free hit.

In saying that, and no, I'm not doing the reverse psychology trick here, but I really do expect a flogging here. Something along the lines of 58-26.

Yes. My opinion hasn't changed from the middle of the season. The squad is 4th best because it lacks depth to cope with injuries. However the transition year has gone better than I expected

The Canes should win relatively comfortably. We have a punchers chance though. The key stat will be possession. We haven't had much issues scoring points but the attitude in defence has gone missing.. we need the line speed back and the midfielders to stop missing 1 on 1 tackles

@Duluth said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@african-monkey said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Yup pressure all on the Canes here. Blues with a free hit.

In saying that, and no, I'm not doing the reverse psychology trick here, but I really do expect a flogging here. Something along the lines of 58-26.

Yes. My opinion hasn't changed from the middle of the season. The squad is 4th best because it lacks depth to cope with injuries. However the transition year has gone better than I expected

The Canes should win relatively comfortably. We have a punchers chance though. The key stat will be possession. We haven't had much issues scoring points but the attitude in defence has gone missing.. we need the line speed back and the midfielders to stop missing 1 on 1 tackles

Yeah, we have touched on it a few times on how we are in transition, but at the same time, feel like we are on track, and yes, pressure can do funny things to sides (Hurricanes 2024). A good crop of kids coming through.

I do think, as you've touched on defense, that Cotter and McGrath are moving on at the right time. They've left is in decent shape to move forward, but I think things have gone stale at the same time under them.

They are expecting 23k according to the latest report. I hope it’s more than that…

@African-Monkey said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@Duluth said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@african-monkey said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Yup pressure all on the Canes here. Blues with a free hit.

In saying that, and no, I'm not doing the reverse psychology trick here, but I really do expect a flogging here. Something along the lines of 58-26.

Yes. My opinion hasn't changed from the middle of the season. The squad is 4th best because it lacks depth to cope with injuries. However the transition year has gone better than I expected

The Canes should win relatively comfortably. We have a punchers chance though. The key stat will be possession. We haven't had much issues scoring points but the attitude in defence has gone missing.. we need the line speed back and the midfielders to stop missing 1 on 1 tackles

Yeah, we have touched on it a few times on how we are in transition, but at the same time, feel like we are on track, and yes, pressure can do funny things to sides (Hurricanes 2024). A good crop of kids coming through.

I do think, as you've touched on defense, that Cotter and McGrath are moving on at the right time. They've left is in decent shape to move forward, but I think things have gone stale at the same time under them.

There is just a lot of young players after our best players moved on to make some dosh. It's a rebuilding phase. The new players are simply not experienced enough or in some cases good enough to replace the other players to the same calibre.

Taele is talented but will he ever have the same impact as peak Ioane, Lam and Heem? He just doesn't have the size and isn't as talented or fast as a Toeava.

NZ TAB

Hurricanes: $1.10
Blues: $6.50
Spread: 18 pts

Try to get through the first half without conceding more than two tries.

@brodean said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@African-Monkey said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@Duluth said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@african-monkey said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Yup pressure all on the Canes here. Blues with a free hit.

In saying that, and no, I'm not doing the reverse psychology trick here, but I really do expect a flogging here. Something along the lines of 58-26.

Yes. My opinion hasn't changed from the middle of the season. The squad is 4th best because it lacks depth to cope with injuries. However the transition year has gone better than I expected

The Canes should win relatively comfortably. We have a punchers chance though. The key stat will be possession. We haven't had much issues scoring points but the attitude in defence has gone missing.. we need the line speed back and the midfielders to stop missing 1 on 1 tackles

Yeah, we have touched on it a few times on how we are in transition, but at the same time, feel like we are on track, and yes, pressure can do funny things to sides (Hurricanes 2024). A good crop of kids coming through.

I do think, as you've touched on defense, that Cotter and McGrath are moving on at the right time. They've left is in decent shape to move forward, but I think things have gone stale at the same time under them.

There is just a lot of young players after our best players moved on to make some dosh. It's a rebuilding phase. The new players are simply not experienced enough or in some cases good enough to replace the other players to the same calibre.

Taele is talented but will he ever have the same impact as peak Ioane, Lam and Heem? He just doesn't have the size and isn't as talented or fast as a Toeava.

He's only in his first full season, and he's more of a 10/12 than a 12/13 for me. Gives me Lee Stensness vibes with the way he plays. I think as you said, a very talented player, but I do think he has a high ceiling as well. Might not be with us next season if the rumours are true.

Geez blues look like they're going to a funeral

Embarrassing amount of yellow seats at kick off. Wtf

Forbes dickheading straight off the bat. Go the canes

@Landers92 said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Embarrassing amount of yellow seats at kick off. Wtf

This game is a waste of time. Roll on next week

That was very fucking slick by proctor

@Bones their own

@KiwiMurph said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@Landers92 said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Embarrassing amount of yellow seats at kick off. Wtf

This game is a waste of time. Roll on next week

That excuse was used last week as well.

Where are the 23k?

@Landers92 said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@KiwiMurph said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

@Landers92 said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Embarrassing amount of yellow seats at kick off. Wtf

This game is a waste of time. Roll on next week

That excuses was used last week as well.

I dont blame the fans. The comp is fucked. There is 3 decent teams. Maybe even 2.

Great try

Dumb from an experienced player. Damn.

@canefan said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:

Where are the 23k?

Let’s hope they are late arrivals

When senior players let you down like that it's not easy.

Nicely worked