Moana Pasifika v Blues
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@african-monkey well said , pleasantly surprised with MP especially after that big preseason loss to the Chiefs ..one things for sure , you can’t take them lightly because you know you will be in a physical contest ..
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@steven-harris Will be interesting that's for sure. On a personal level, I'll always be a Blues fan first and foremost, but being Samoan, I do also support MP and have a membership for both sides. I think a lot will support both (like myself), but I do hope that MP can get a massive following as PI rugby has been waiting a long time for a professional side.
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@antipodean said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@kiwimurph said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
Are these players ever going to learn? Seriously?
He seemed bemused too, like he couldn't believe his actions there would be deemed a problem.
Yeah, standing there shaking his head - but this is the reaction we're going to get when half the time fans jump all over WR/Refs and say they've ruined the game. How often have we seen that recently and it goes on for days/weeks, without mention of the player? Laulala will probably get a ban, but other than reporting on that, there'll be next to nothing written about him being a grub.
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@stargazer said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
I can't remember hearing the commentators saying it, but why were there so many changes to the MP line-up compared to the squad that was named? Taefu, Niuia and Paea ruled out, last minute. Covid? Injuries?
Think I heard them talk about covid still having an affect on team availability.
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@african-monkey said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@steven-harris Will be interesting that's for sure. On a personal level, I'll always be a Blues fan first and foremost, but being Samoan, I do also support MP and have a membership for both sides. I think a lot will support both (like myself), but I do hope that MP can get a massive following as PI rugby has been waiting a long time for a professional side.
Well put AM, that is what I think most hoped would happen , no reason we can't support 2 teams. I have to admit as a Canes man, with no Island blood or connection I can't help cheering for MP, because I see so many positives with them!
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@bones said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@antipodean said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@kiwimurph said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
Are these players ever going to learn? Seriously?
He seemed bemused too, like he couldn't believe his actions there would be deemed a problem.
Yeah, standing there shaking his head - but this is the reaction we're going to get when half the time fans jump all over WR/Refs and say they've ruined the game. How often have we seen that recently and it goes on for days/weeks, without mention of the player? Laulala will probably get a ban, but other than reporting on that, there'll be next to nothing written about him being a grub.
For med that was a full red card, not a twenty minuter. There was no mitigation, it was totally intended. We so need an orange card, and that was a red
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@bones said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@antipodean said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@kiwimurph said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
Are these players ever going to learn? Seriously?
He seemed bemused too, like he couldn't believe his actions there would be deemed a problem.
Yeah, standing there shaking his head - but this is the reaction we're going to get when half the time fans jump all over WR/Refs and say they've ruined the game. How often have we seen that recently and it goes on for days/weeks, without mention of the player? Laulala will probably get a ban, but other than reporting on that, there'll be next to nothing written about him being a grub.
In fairness, you also see it in the randomness of the judiciary when the French fullback Fall gets carded, and then the judciary overturn it; and more recently Tom Banks. Randomness leads to frustration, and no one knows where the line is.
And past all that, it was stupid play from Laulala that deserved a straight red. How did the officials miss it in realtime?
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@bovidae said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
I thought that Laulala was very lucky to get away with his clean-out on Lam given where he connected. Poor technique on both occasions.
One of the MP players got stripped and came screaming across to a ruck shoulder first and sideways. Didn't connect I don't think, but it amazes me that pro players get that red mist.
Personally, I'd be happy with absolutely all incidents being picked up - either after the game, or maybe during. Players must know the rules, and keep pushing the risk/reward envelope to clearly show the risk.
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@dan54 said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@stargazer said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
I can't remember hearing the commentators saying it, but why were there so many changes to the MP line-up compared to the squad that was named? Taefu, Niuia and Paea ruled out, last minute. Covid? Injuries?
Think I heard them talk about covid still having an affect on team availability.
This article confirms that the late withdrawals were due to covid.
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@nzzp said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
One of the MP players got stripped and came screaming across to a ruck shoulder first and sideways. Didn't connect I don't think, but it amazes me that pro players get that red mist.
Tuitavuki I think it was, and it was so obvious in real-time. Romano got away with a high tackle in the 2nd half too, so plenty was missed by the officials.
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@mariner4life That's gotta be Costigan.
This is him, right?
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@bones said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@antipodean said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@kiwimurph said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
Are these players ever going to learn? Seriously?
He seemed bemused too, like he couldn't believe his actions there would be deemed a problem.
Yeah, standing there shaking his head - but this is the reaction we're going to get when half the time fans jump all over WR/Refs and say they've ruined the game. How often have we seen that recently and it goes on for days/weeks, without mention of the player? Laulala will probably get a ban, but other than reporting on that, there'll be next to nothing written about him being a grub.
Even as one of the more vocal about the red card situation
that's a fucking red every day. That's a dumb, and yes, grubby act that got what it deserved. Laulala is shit and not overly bright on the field and the ABs should get rid.
There is a mile of difference between this card and say, the one in the England v Ireland game
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@mariner4life said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@bones said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@antipodean said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
@kiwimurph said in Moana Pasifika v Blues:
Are these players ever going to learn? Seriously?
He seemed bemused too, like he couldn't believe his actions there would be deemed a problem.
Yeah, standing there shaking his head - but this is the reaction we're going to get when half the time fans jump all over WR/Refs and say they've ruined the game. How often have we seen that recently and it goes on for days/weeks, without mention of the player? Laulala will probably get a ban, but other than reporting on that, there'll be next to nothing written about him being a grub.
Even as one of the more vocal about the red card situation
that's a fucking red every day. That's a dumb, and yes, grubby act that got what it deserved. Laulala is shit and not overly bright on the field and the ABs should get rid.
There is a mile of difference between this card and say, the one in the England v Ireland game
Yep you're right, the poor player that Ewels hit couldn't play on because he was knocked the fuck out, Laulala only gave someone a light touch up, why should he care?
Nice way to illustrate my point though!
