V Auckland
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<p>we are our own worst enemies, Nutbrown our 2nd worst at the moment</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="609180" data-time="1472199401"><p>
we are our own worst enemies, Nutbrown our 2nd worst at the moment</p></blockquote>Yep.<br>
Seen better handling skills in reserve grade club footy. Yep the weather is shite, but that means they need to adjust.<br><br>
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<p>after pinging us for a not offside Nutbrown seems to be allowing Auckland a fair bit of room in front of the offside line</p>
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<p>how was Ecklund not coming in from the side right in front of Nutbrown??</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="609185" data-time="1472199692"><p>
but that means they need to adjust.</p></blockquote>As I write that, the forwards say to hell with flash wide passes in this wind and keep the ball tight with a series of pick & gos.<br><br>
Leads to a try.<br><br>
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<p>wtf, now Goodhue off, Wright locking?</p>
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<p>Goodhue having concussion test?</p>
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<p>So Matich to lock, Olsen to loosie?</p> -
<p>down by 7 at the break...lets hope its one of those games where the wind at your back is not helpful</p>
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<p>Larsen to lock surely?</p>
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<p>ah, yeah forgot we already had a lock at loosie.</p> -
<p>so is Goodhue gone, or could he back if he passes a concussion test??</p>
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<p>Handling and defence are going to be very important in the second half. Our handling has been abysmal albeit in very tough conditions. We need to use our dominant scrum as much as possible. The lineout looks like a lottery for both teams! I think we found the right idea toward the end - keep it tight. The wind is the big worry - expect Auckland to play territory in the second half and they seem to have the bigger guys to control the ruck a little better.</p>
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<p>Alaimalo and Macilai have looked dangerous with ball in hand - it's just difficult to get the ball out to them! I think Tamati Tua has made a good starting debut so far. We are missing Faleafas physicality in defence I think - he's a much more physical player than his brother! To be honest, if any team loses a player like Dan Pryor it will be a loss but I think the guys we have brought on are all very handy players. Think if anything with the extra size we might not be as mobile but should be stronger at scrum and ruck time</p> -
<p>holy shit Ram, not a great time to pull out your shitty kicking boots</p>
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<p>hate people being able to kick the ball at rucks now</p>
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<p>haha that sign in the crowd: Hickey likes Nickelback</p>
