@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2019:

@nzzp You mean the year after next. There's still a year left of the Conference system.

aw crap, really? That's a twisted, broken system that no one understands properly. It's shit, and not in the spirit of rugby.

@Stargazer said in Blues 2019:

Of course, nobody likes being the fifth NZ franchise, but it isn't the biggest problem. To me, it seems, being 13th overall is much worse.

We'll fix that next year when we get to play everyone. Having to play 4 of the gun sides home and away is damn tough

@Mokey said in The Folau Factor:

To be honest, I wish the media would stop giving this twat a platform and oxygenising his bullshit. His sermons don't need to be reported on.

er, amen?

@taniwharugby said in Blues 2019:

How are they going to attract these 'leaders'?

It's a chicken and egg. We need to be not totally dismal, and have a good environment... then you can get season ticket holders, private sponsors, and enough $$$ to throw at some leadership signings. To be not totally dismal though, you need leaders ....

@KiwiMurph good article, echoes my thoughts. I like the board is putting themselves under review as well. For a new board it's living the culture you want.

I'm eternally hopeful, despite recent losses

@rotated said in Blues 2019:

@muddyriver said in Blues 2019:

@rotated very harsh on Dean's there. And mauger could still go good.

The assessment was on ability to export the Crusaders system and ethos rather than his results. While the Aussies had some success under him at times I would suggest the Australian rugby public were disappointed that he was unable to bring the Crusaders intangibles with him.

Arguably, it was Wayne Smith who instilled those values after a horror first season. It's been maintenance and development ever since... he was the first and greatest

@Machpants looks a giant mining blast. But a seriousl big one.

The weird thing is it only has 11 views on youtube. Private drone footage perhaps?

@Machpants said in Hurricanes 2019 Discussion:

@MN5 every kid I know uses it, annoys the hell out of me

Sameage.

So that's Auckland covered...

@Jaguares4real said in QF 3: Jaguares v Chiefs:

Buenos Aires crowd is going to be wild

Great support fella, would be a fantastic place to go and watch. Are you based over there, or in NZ (or somewhere else?) I reckon Argentina would be a great place to go and tour following a rugby team ...

@muddyriver said in Blues 2019:

@rotated very harsh on Dean's there. And mauger could still go good.

Deans is one I'd argue did very well with the cattle he had. Mostly. Some personality issues, but he got the best out of that playing group I reckon.