Chiefs vs Rebels
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<p>jeez, perfect camera angle to rule on that....any other angle it woulda been given I reckon</p>
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<p>Seemed to me that the TMO was about to give it, as well - there was an awkward pause after, "I have a decision", while he processed "Ooh, fuck, no". :)</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Unco" data-cid="581284" data-time="1463818974"><p>BBBR and Bird are the pick of the Chiefs so far. Cruden's having a good game though, aside from that kick that went out on the full.</p></blockquote>
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Never been a Bird fan but he is finding some great form at the moment. Really looking for work. -
<p>Yup been impressed with Bird. Starting to take the ball up. with a lot more purpose.</p>
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<p>BIrd making easy metres through the defence.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Nepia" data-cid="581283" data-time="1463818968">
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<p>I wonder where Cheika rates him?</p>
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<p>Same as he did in the world cup - back up number 7 on the bench to Hoopah, with Pocock at 8. </p>
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<p>I actually think there are better 7s in Aussie than McMahon, yeah he is a beast ball in hand - but he is a bit invisible in the down and dirty rucks. Too concerned with maintaining his GQ good looks and not getting any shiners.</p> -
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<p>BBBR and Bird are the pick of the Chiefs so far. Cruden's having a good game though, aside from that kick that went out on the full.</p>
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<p>I would add Harris to that list.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hurricane" data-cid="581291" data-time="1463819371">
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<p>Same as he did in the world cup - back up number 7 on the bench to Hoopah, with Pocock at 8. </p>
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<p>I actually think there are better 7s in Aussie than McMahon, yeah he is a beast ball in hand - but he is a bit invisible in the down and dirty rucks. Too concerned with maintaining his GQ good looks and not getting any shiners.</p>
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<p>I think he's been the best of the Oz 7s this year ... in all facets of play, maybe you'd appreciate him more if someone squashed his head down Hooper style. ;)</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hurricane" data-cid="581296" data-time="1463819847"><p>Rolling forward after you have been tackled for an extra metre and go forward has become a standard play this season. Don't really remember it as a feature last year.</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Nepia" data-cid="581294" data-time="1463819837">
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<p>I think he's been the best of the Oz 7s this year ... in all facets of play, maybe you'd appreciate him more if someone squashed his head down Hoopah style. ;)</p>
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<p>I will admit that I am biased against him as I would like to see Jordie Reid for the Rebels in the number 7 shirt. I am a big Reid fan and believe he would be the wider training group for the ABs if he was a New Zealander. That said given how good McMahon is I can see why he is picked ahead of Reid. </p>
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<p>Liam Gill has also been decent so between the incredible number of strong number 7s in Australia I reckon you are a making a big call in saying McMahon is the best, but to each his own.</p> -
<p>Good maul defence by the Rebels there.</p>
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<p>good chiefs scrum...</p>
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<p>try...TMO</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tordah" data-cid="581305" data-time="1463820364"><p>
fucking stupid idiots, what happened to the Chiefs? Since min 35 they have sucked</p></blockquote> Getting ahead of themselves I think. Going for the miracle plays all the time instead of building some pressure.
