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    • Duluth

      Chiefs v Force
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      Bovidae

      Ah, OK. That was the game in which both teams rested a lot of their top players.

    • Bovidae

      Rebels v Chiefs
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      @Canes4life said in Rebels v Chiefs:

      @ACT-Crusader atleast we beat the Tahs. 😂

      We’ve been underdogs all season.

    • Crucial

      Chiefs vs Brumbies
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      Hopefully a few more players like Retallick, Ioane and Weber are back on deck this weekend or next, maybe even Stevenson. McMillan really needs to decide on his best back three from here on, and must realise that Gatland and Trask can't start together.

      The Chiefs have played the 3 best Aust teams to date so as long as they win their remaining 3 games should secure 4th position and a home QF. That said, their away record is much better than their home record this season.

    • Bovidae

      Reds vs Chiefs
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      Ross rightly got props for his work at scrum time, but one thing which spider cam showed was how much Taukei’aho worked with him to overwhelm the TH. Impressive stuff when that was Tupou!
      Must be one of first names down on AB team sheet.

    • Duluth

      Chiefs v Waratahs
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      @gt12 said in Chiefs v Waratahs:

      How fucking good is Lord?

      That line out take in the 23rd minute was sweeet.

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    • Bovidae

      Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika
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      @stargazer said in Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika:

      @bovidae I saw a photo of Stevenson after the game walking with crutches. Didn't look good, but could just be to ease the pain. Fingers crossed.

      Yeah, I read that on Stuff. The options for the outside backs could be very thin. Narawa and Trask were already out, Lowe looks to be being held together with strapping, and ENS was troubled with a hamstring in the 2nd half before being replaced.

    • Tim

      Chiefs vs Blues 2022
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      I'd rather see him in a black jersey than G. Bridge. The latter is known to be safe (that 2022 SA game aside) but is not of international calibre in terms of danger for the opposition.
      It would be interesting to see his stats (defenders beaten, meters gained, aso).

    • Bovidae

      Hurricanes vs Chiefs
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    • Bovidae

      Chiefs vs Crusaders
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      @shark said in Chiefs vs Crusaders:

      @shark said in Chiefs vs Crusaders:

      @duluth said in Chiefs vs Crusaders:

      Saying "He'll go well back at 6" is writing him off

      What a retard

      Fuck off. You said: I think he disappointed at 8 because he lacks the skillset.

      Yeah, looked very lacking in skillset last week, for sure.

      Apologies for the language, seems a bit OTT upon reflection 😉

      At least you didn't slap anyone 🙂

    • Daffy Jaffy

      Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs
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      @stockcar86 said in Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs:

      @bones said in Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs:

      @shark I think I first started when he confused So'oialo with Conrad Smith

      Maybe there needs to be a concussion protocol for commentators - get too many names wrong and they sub in Sumo for 10 minutes while Nisbo is off trying to remember what colour undies he has on

      That will work, 10 minutes of Sumo nicknames only, then bring on TJ to get overexcited about anyone tangentiality related to Tasman/Crusaders and underexcited about anyone tangentially related to the Blues, then bring on Laban to tell us what school everyone went to and piss off anyone not already pissed off.

    • Duluth

      Crusaders v Chiefs
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      During the last ten minutes, the Crusaders front five was : Bower - Klein - Pole - Gardiner - Whitelock, barely NPC level. Easy task for the Chiefs to outmuscle them.

    • Duluth

      Blues v Chiefs
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      Blues post match press conference

    • Duluth

      Chiefs v Highlanders
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    • Duluth

      Blues/Chiefs/Highlanders game of 3 halves
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      @kiwiwomble said in Blues/Chiefs/Highlanders game of 3 halves:

      anyone give a bit of an over view of the Landers? kind of feel we were just holding on even thought we were fielding pretty much full strength teams

      Will probably see a lot more of the style they want to play in the real games but I thought they were just lacking enterprise in their play (for Super). Gregory made good ground quite often but usually then died with the ball as there was no support or anticipated runs off him.
      Forwards seemed OK (against the Chiefs)

    • Tim

      Chiefs 2022
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      @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2022:

      @gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

      @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2022:

      @Bovidae I'm such a massive fan of his, I've seen him around a few times at the supermarket and shit but I never say anything when I see players out as they're just humans. Mum's met him at games and says he's the loveliest guy out. Always a big fan of players personalities coming out rather than the standard "full credit to the boys" shit. Defs a future All Black.

      no way.

      Why?

      He’s a bits and pieces player who is great at Super level but not good enough at either to make the next step in my opinion.

      The lock/six spot is one where you have to be world class in one and really serviceable in the other.

      So, he’d be well behind Vaa’i, Barrett, Robinson, and likely Grace right now, for me. The key one is Vaa’i who is basically the same thing but better, and already capped. He’s need an injury to Vaa’i to get the opportunity in my opinion, plus the selectors to ignore Robinson, and not use Barrett as a potential 6.

      Too many dominos in my opinion.

    • KiwiMurph

      Waratahs v Chiefs
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      @bones said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

      @nostrildamus already plenty of turnover "specialists" in the squad weren't there, what else did he offer? It's not like others (including Kirifi) weren't also doing brilliantly at turnovers, as well as excelling in other areas.

      He has a fantastic surname, ripe for puns.

    • Stargazer

      Chiefs v Rebels
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      @bovidae. Yep I would like to see Brodie back... But I noted the others playing club as is Finn Hoeata.

    • Duluth

      Reds v Chiefs
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      @stargazer said in Reds v Chiefs:

      @booboo said in Reds v Chiefs:

      And further, at the risk of ridicule, I still think the red was harsh.

      It was understandable in terms of the protocol, but I still have reservations. To my mind he wasn't attempting a tackle, he ran into the line that the halfback was running, and there was resultant contact, made to look worse by slomo.

      Fire away.

      Okay, I'll bite. The red was fully deserved and very similar to that of Alex Hodgman, who got a 3-week suspension. If it was just an unfortunate collision while running into the same line as the Reds' halfback, he wouldn't have jumped and directed his left shoulder towards the halfback's upper body (I assume he intended to hit him in the chest or shoulder). If he was just running, he would have kept both his feet on the ground and ran straight. He would probably have braced for impact with his right arm; instead, he used his left shoulder.

      I haven't read the entire thread, but I just would like to add that Weber deserves a Razzie for the worst actor. Faking to be shocked by the decision. 👎🏼

      The other thing about that play with DMac going in like that, it also exposed a hole. Poor play all round.

    • Bovidae

      Chiefs v Brumbies
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      @pakman said in Chiefs v Brumbies:

      Watched first half. Jacobson, DMac and ALB all very good. Chiefs scrum dominant. Ross and, in particular, Mafileo getting plaudits. A word also for Vaa’i at TH — excellent grunt and noticeably weakened when he went off, and Taukei'aho, who seems to have been very effective attacking Alaalatoa.

      As against Ponies, who Ben Darwin on podcast said were trying a new TH lock behind Alaalatoa. Hames also noted that chiefs scrum lost extreme potency once Vaa'i departed.

    • Duluth

      Force v Chiefs
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      The way Tiatia was playing it was more likely to be a try for the Force at the other end of the field.

    • Stargazer

      SR-W: Blues Women v Chiefs Women
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      SRA Round 10: Blues v Chiefs
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      @nostrildamus said in SRA Round 10: Blues v Chiefs:

      @snowy said in SRA Round 10: Blues v Chiefs:

      @nzzp said in SRA Round 10: Blues v Chiefs:

      @bovidae second year syndrome - suddenly you get marked, and you lift your game 🙂

      Yep. Use the extra attention to distribute / offload and find the space that is created elsewhere. Maybe that is why he keeps heading infield rather than trying to go outside? Trying to link up, rather than go over or through a couple of defenders.

      yeah but it helps if you have the ball..

      True. Limited opportunities, but making the most of them is also key. The Blues aren't great at converting breaks into points.

    • Hooroo

      SRA: Final. Crusaders vs Chiefs
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      @derpus It doesn't need to be - it just needs a better balance restored, where the spectators aren't being punished for player misdeeds - and sometimes just perceived misdeeds.

    • Stargazer

      SRA Round 9: Chiefs v Hurricanes
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    • Stargazer

      SRA U20: Barbarians U20 v Chiefs U20
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      SRA U20: Crusaders U20 v Chiefs U20
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      @bovidae Cook Savage a Northland Boy from Kaitaia ,also Corey Evans from the Blues another Kaitaia lad .

    • Stargazer

      SRA round 8: Chiefs v Crusaders
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      @old-samurai-jack said in SRA round 8: Chiefs v Crusaders:

      The way both teams dealt with the breakdown seemed completely different. The Crusaders were happy to concede a lot and fan across in defense. The Chiefs put numbers in there and there were numerous hands competing for the ball. I wonder if the Chiefs would have been penalized more with a different ref.

      Maybe initially - but you always push the boundaries and see where the line is.

      Problem is when the line changes mid-game 😁

    • Stargazer

      SRA U20: Hurricanes U20 v Chiefs U20
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      @cgrant Higgins had more knock-ons, missed tackles and other handling errors, but in the highlights alone he misses the tackle that leads to the second Chiefs' try, butchers a try scoring opportunity by dotting down too early (short) and is offside for the failed intercept attempt (giving away 3 points). He didn't have a great first half (even the commentators mention it several times), but his second half was better. His second try was the result of some good quick thinking; his first was created by Godfrey and he basically only had to dot it down. No doubt he has talent and definitely a good work rate, but the second half highlights are flattering him and he definitely wasn't the best back on the field. That was Godfrey by a country mile, but unfortunately, you can't see that in the highlights.

      @mikey07 You may be rights about that 5-year-contract haha.

    • Kiwiwomble

      Highlanders v Chiefs (Sat 10/4/21)
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      Bones

      @bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs (Sat 10/4/21):

      @dan54 My invoice to NZR has been posted.

      A logical, thought through idea? You're barking up the wrong tree there pal.

    • Tim

      Chiefs v Blues (27 March 2021)
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      @machpants said in Chiefs v Blues (27 March 2021):

      @pakman So when you nee hits the ground you decelerate to zero in an instant? The body above the knee is not flung forward? Nope, his upper body and arms are still moving forward, at quite a speed, it gives momentum to the ball. Flat ball, right call

      Nice theory, shame the side ons don’t show that.

      I actually think his arm goes forward, but that isn’t clear.

      If you’re really interested I suggest you spend a few minutes watching the various angles.

      I’ve done it, but will leave my input at that.

      Onward to the Canes...

    • Stargazer

      Hurricanes v Chiefs
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      @nepia said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @chris said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @frank said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @antipodean said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @bobily2 said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @antipodean said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @bobily2 said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @antipodean said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @frank said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      @tim said in SRA Round 4: Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      DMac needs to start at 10 for the Chiefs.

      DMac needs to be given more time at 10, and maybe given another try at 10 for the ABs.

      Fuck right off.

      He did well at 10 against France in his first start there. One of the best games I've seen from an AB 10 over the last 4 or 5 years

      Is that a joke? The France game where they had one foot on the plane already?

      Jesus christ one good half against a shit Canes team and people are calling for him to be five-eighth for the All Blacks.

      It's not like every player looked amazing against that French team. He stood out more than most.

      And I've been calling for it for awhile (perhaps s not on this forum). Based on much more than one game.

      I'll change my position when he continuously displays a calm demeanour on the field instead of his usual headless chicken act. Yes he played well today in the second half. It was against the Canes. A little perspective.

      Mo'unga handily contributed to us losing against the Poms with his pathetic defense leading to the first try. Beauden has had a million chances but struggles in tight games where he just shovels it sideways. Both are good in space though.

      McKenzie may be no better, but it's not like either Mo'unga or Barrett are brilliant options. Both have their limitations.

      Oh, and McKenzie is a better goalkicker than both of them.

      Not sure McKenzies has any better front on defence at First Five he was average a few times in the Canes match so not sure what you are gaining there nothing I reckon.
      The chiefs coaches must have thought the same they shuffled him to the wing a fair bit in defence so the big boys couldn't run at him down that channel.

      I think DMac is probably more willing to throw himself in front of the big boys and he usually slows them down, but that's just an impression I get.

      I thought Mounga was strong defensively against the Blues he pulled off some crucial tackles against the Blues big boys as well.

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      Crusaders v Chiefs
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      One thing that hasn't been mentioned ( I think) is how brutal Christie's defense is. Wow! He hurt himself though.

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      Chiefs v Highlanders
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      OleOleOle

      @arhs yes, the way he gave up was frustrating. I agree the defensive accuracy of the entire team was miles off, when your All Balcks are missing routine one on one tackles that indicates a broader issue.

    • Tim

      Game of three halves - Blues/Crusaders/Chiefs - 20/02, 12pm
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      @act-crusader said in Game of three halves - Blues/Crusaders/Chiefs - 20/02, 12pm:

      Agree. Nock has huge upside I reckon but will need time.

      is looking like his time is now, was starting to look good last Super season, until he was dropped, presumably for a off-field incident (breach of team rules form what I heard) but was superb for Northland.

      Am thinking Christie will get first chances though, but we know how attritional things are, so he will get his shot.

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      Game of 3 Halves - Canes/Chiefs/Blues
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      Chiefs 2021
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      @bovidae haha I thought they looked better in person tbh.

    • Duluth

      Hurricanes v Chiefs
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      @antipodean said in Hurricanes v Chiefs:

      When did dwarf throwing deserve a three week suspension?

      Since 2011, when the initial punishment was early exit from a RWC

    • Duluth

      Chiefs v Crusaders
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      @No-Quarter said in Chiefs v Crusaders:

      @kiwiinmelb said in Chiefs v Crusaders:

      @mariner4life said in Chiefs v Crusaders:

      One point from my perspective.

      Mounga and Jordan the most dangerous players on the park, looking like top level players.

      While our starting all black wingers just look average.

      And for all our talk of midfield depth, the guys most likely to start the first test aren't showing much.

      Okay 2 points.

      I would actually consider Jordan to play right wing

      Agree, a back three of Rieko, Jordie and Jordan is looking our best bet at this stage (IMO)

      Be interesting to see if his mentioned defence deficiencies can be ironed out in the ABs.

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      Blues v Chiefs
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      Pierce was very good for his comeback within the 23. He is a better lock the Goodhue IMO but PT and GCT are on fire for the moment so it will be hard for him to find a place in the starting 8.