@ploughboy said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:
I feel carnt lose with who ever wins this game. hurricanes lose is a huge choke if blues lose well its only the 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.
To make it to the semis is a bit of an over achievement for the blues this season. But on paper, a title and two play off series isn't so bad for overall result.
Just as long as the blues don't play as bad the crusaders did last night.
For some of the players it could be their last game for the 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
@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.
@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.
@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
@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.
@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.
@Landers92 said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:
@canefan said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:
Where are the 23k?
Let’s hope they are late arrivals
Yeah people I know going have only just arrived due to traffic
@KiwiMurph said in SF: Hurricanes v Blues:
Dumb dumb rugby from Barnes
I'm behind the play. Errors like that are deadly against this Canes team.
