First ABs vs Wallabies test came early this year. This one will linger in the minds of the selectors.

@mariner4life for the first time we have a few actual fullbacks playing well and we want to instead go with a 10 that’s ok at 15? If Dmac is in the side, play him at 10 or not at all

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@jimmyb said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@mariner4life ahhh the dual play maker system that’s worked so well in the past 7-8 years. Yes please

No, but hey you go with what you want.

Your 15 needs to be able to run, pass, kick and bring his outsides in to the game, who does that better than DMac?

It is possible to set a team up with role clarity you know.

He's also brave under the high ball

Who are these fullbacks?

@Mr-Fish said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Chiefs props have had an excellent final month. Been hugely impressive.

starting Ahio has been a game changer

@jimmyb said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@mariner4life for the first time we have a few actual fullbacks playing well and we want to instead go with a 10 that’s ok at 15? If Dmac is in the side, play him at 10 or not at all

DMac is the perfect impact 10/15 from the bench with 30 mins to go. He’s the best player in NZ at cutting tired defences to shreds.

@Canes4life or at 22/23. I think that would compliment the team best. Not at 15

Dmacs ability to pass to space is unmatched .

@jimmyb said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@Canes4life or at 22/23. I think that would compliment the team best. Not at 15

In saying that if Jordan is out, DMac is probably my 15. Harkin and Hutchinson have been the other fullbacks that have been very good this year.

Would be pretty cool to see Love and DMac play together to be fair.

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Who are these fullbacks?

Hutchinson (if fit)

@KiwiMurph said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Who are these fullbacks?

Hutchinson (if fit)

Can run. The rest?

@kidcalder he’s an incredible player at SR level. But he also has the habit of completely shitting the bed. Is he the standard of a guy that’s been in the ABs squad since 2016 with 70 odd caps? I personally dont think so. Putting him on with 20 to go is the best use of his skills and minimises his pitfalls

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@KiwiMurph said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Who are these fullbacks?

Hutchinson (if fit)

Can run. The rest?

Harkin but he's another 10/15.

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@KiwiMurph said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Who are these fullbacks?

Hutchinson (if fit)

Can run. The rest?

Big, seemingly accurate boot, solid defence, great eyes up player that creates opportunity and links well.

@jimmyb Possibly but I think that he needs the right skillset players around him, look at the Chiefs they know hit lines off him and he puts them through...

Wow that was some game.. saders had no line in their defensive screen.. and it cost them bad. Chiefs attack was elite …

@jimmyb said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@Bones Reiko as in the Leinster winger?

Does he play outside Rieko? That sounds confusing

Blown off the park in the first half - one of those games where not much went right.

Well done Chiefs.

That felt good. Coming right at the right time my ass. Up the Mana.

At this point I'm not too fussed who out of Love or McKenzie is at 10 and who is on the bench (or at fullback). As long as Barrett isn't in the 23.

How shit was the Crusaders midfield btw. Havili and Ennor looked like 12th grade players.

@Yeetyaah said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

How shit was the Crusaders midfield btw. Havili and Ennor looked like 12th grade players.

Hopefully GH didn't think they looked like ABs...

I was confident about this game. Undefeated against the Crusaders in home SFs.

And a fitting performance for DMac's 150th game.

That firsthalf was just fucking crazy.

For the Saders at least they get to play off for 3rd ...

@antipodean said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

LoL. According to TJ Havili has been in excellent form the mast few weeks

He kinda has

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Lol this is a shocker of a second half.

Always going to be. Not at all surprised at the more turgid 2nd half.

But by fuck that first half was fun

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@antipodean Dmac showed a passing and instinct game no one else in NZ has.

I would start him at 15.

Agreed. His ability to spot an opportunity given more time and space is unequalled in New Zealand. But the 10 jersey has to be Love's.

@booboo said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@antipodean said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

LoL. According to TJ Havili has been in excellent form the mast few weeks

He kinda has

Playing against President's Grade Pita Ahki and Canes B team.....

@game_film said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Weighed. Measured. Found wanting.

Who?

@booboo said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@antipodean said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

LoL. According to TJ Havili has been in excellent form the mast few weeks

He kinda has

That game against the Hurricanes (his 150th) seems to have been forgotten.

@antipodean said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@game_film said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Weighed. Measured. Found wanting.

Who?

I think it was Dmac

@Bones said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

How average has Jacomb looked this season

This. Was a fanboi, but he's trended downwards

@Landers92 said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Is Codie Taylor playing in the loosies?

You need to stop there

@mariner4life said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@antipodean Dmac showed a passing and instinct game no one else in NZ has.

I would start him at 15.

Would upvote, but he's my starting 10.

@antipodean I hope Love has a solid end to Super to prove this- not saying he won't but would blow up in lot of faces if he shits the bed....
We need him and Dmac to fire so the BB train is parked

@kidcalder said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@antipodean I hope Love has a solid end to Super to prove this- not saying he won't but would blow up in lot of faces if he shits the bed....
We need him and Dmac to fire so the BB train is parked

We need BB to suffer a season ending injury.....

@KiwiMurph said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@booboo said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@antipodean said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

LoL. According to TJ Havili has been in excellent form the mast few weeks

He kinda has

Playing against President's Grade Pita Ahki and Canes B team.....

Played ok tonight for me

Didn't expect a win tonight, but that was embarrassing. Reminded me of the all blacks playing the books last year.

I'd love the chiefs to smash the canes next week.

@SammyC said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

Didn't expect a win tonight, but that was embarrassing. Reminded me of the all blacks playing the books last year.

I'd love the chiefs to smash the canes next week.

Booooooo!

@canefan said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@kidcalder said in SF: Chiefs v Crusaders:

@antipodean I hope Love has a solid end to Super to prove this- not saying he won't but would blow up in lot of faces if he shits the bed....
We need him and Dmac to fire so the BB train is parked

We need BB to suffer a season ending injury.....

Wishing injury on any player is some really petty bulshit....