Sunwolves v Blues

Kirwan

@rocky-rockbottom I'm planning to watch this afternoon. Honestly, this feels like an abusive relationship at this stage. I keep coming back for more, and I know they're not going to change.

I’ve moved to hate watching. If we lose today then Tana has to quit.

Even if it’s a close result he should go, but he already shown that lack of class after shipping 63point on Eden Park.

But hilariously he’s picked the strongest side he can for the Sunwolves to protect his job. Fuck squad management, right?

gt12

@kirwan

I don’t want to stand up for Tana, but, when 2nd to last plays last (away), it’s usually a good idea to pick a strong side, especially when they cleaned you up last year.

I don’t take any joy out of pointing this out btw.

Kirwan

@gt12 said in Sunwolves v Blues:

@kirwan

I don’t want to stand up for Tana, but, when 2nd to last plays last (away), it’s usually a good idea to pick a strong side, especially when they cleaned you up last year.

I don’t take any joy out of pointing this out btw.

Yep, makes sense.

And if you have driven a mediocre team into the ground, to such a degree that they are scared of losing (again) to the Sunwolves, then perhaps you should quit?

Or at least be fired by a competent board.

gt12

@kirwan

I think he should be fired. But, if I were him, I'd aim to win as many games against non NZ opposition and hope for the best.

My conspiracy theory is that he's already been re-appointed (secretly) so needs a few wins to justify the stupidity of the board's early decision.

And, from an AB perspective, I'd be happy if he puts out weak teams (i.e., no Ioanes) against NZ oppo, so they aren't beaten up before international duty. I think Akira will be needed this year.

SammyC

Have put $100 on the Sunwolves.

Tony brown to school the celebrity coach in how to prepare an intelligent gameplan. Michael Little to have a blinder.

Duluth

The most likely result is a comfortable Blues victory. If this happens, look for the nzherald to publish puff pieces about “turning the corner” etc.
Also, Umaga will take it as vindication that the Ioane to 12 move was correct.

Kirwan

@sammyc said in Sunwolves v Blues:

Have put $100 on the Sunwolves.

Tony brown to school the celebrity coach in how to prepare an intelligent gameplan. Michael Little to have a blinder.

Is that just one celebrity coach being better than another?

Donsteppa

@sammyc said in Sunwolves v Blues:

Have put $100 on the Sunwolves.

Tony brown to school the celebrity coach in how to prepare an intelligent gameplan. Michael Little to have a blinder.

Very brave, I don’t think I could put $5 on either team!

infidel

@sammyc

I'm with you Sammy, I've got $150 on the Sunwolves by 12 and under @9.0.

TAB have the Blues at 1.09 to win, seems crazy.

Tim

Who did Spencer say is off to Bristol?

Nepia

@tim said in Sunwolves v Blues:

Who did Spencer say is off to Bristol?

The man in the bin Patty T.

nzzp

@nepia said in Sunwolves v Blues:

@tim said in Sunwolves v Blues:

Who did Spencer say is off to Bristol?

The man in the bin Patty T.

SLightly late and no arms. Stupid.

Tim

@nepia Fuck. Another one gone.

gt12

What a muppet.

KiwiMurph

Awful error by Duffie too. He has been woeful this year.

gt12

@kiwimurph

Was he ever that good, beyond amazing skills in the air?

taniwharugby

@tim question has to be asked, would he have stayed if the Blues were in a better space or was he always looking at heading off?

Steven Harris

Tuipulotu is such a waste of time

gt12

Little looking pretty sharp already. Tackle turnover and a line break.

Steven Harris

Early signs are not great from a Blues piece.

The Silver Fern

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