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    • Duluth
      Duluth last edited by Duluth

      Josh Ioane injured this week

      Gilbert out for nine months

      https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/121988586/super-rugby-aotearoa-highlanders-rule-out-josh-ioane-and-lose-sam-gilbert

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      • Kiwiwomble
        Kiwiwomble @Duluth last edited by

        @Duluth said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

        Josh Ioane injured this week

        Gilbert out for nine months

        https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/121988586/super-rugby-aotearoa-highlanders-rule-out-josh-ioane-and-lose-sam-gilbert

        damn it, Koroi to fullback and McKay to the wing maybe?....no, Koroi to 15, Walden to 12 and sio to the wing

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        • Duluth
          Duluth @Kiwiwomble last edited by

          @Kiwiwomble

          Before the Ioane injury, it was rumoured they were going to put Hunt at fullback

          Maybe stay with that plan and start Gatland at 10?

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          • Kiwiwomble
            Kiwiwomble @Duluth last edited by

            @Duluth said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

            @Kiwiwomble

            Before the Ioane injury, it was rumoured they were going to put Hunt at fullback

            Maybe stay with that plan and start Gatland at 10?

            hunt played well at 10, hoping he's found his groove so would like him to go again

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            • Duluth
              Duluth @Kiwiwomble last edited by

              @Kiwiwomble

              He did play well. Gatland has gone ok late in games too

              I think the most important thing for the Highlanders right now is picking the least shit fullback

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              • Bovidae
                Bovidae last edited by

                McKay is a fullback so surely that would be better than trying to manufacture one (e.g., Gregory).

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                • Duluth
                  Duluth last edited by

                  https://www.thesilverfern.com/results

                  These number are probably accurate..

                  H v C.png

                  Highlanders have won 2 of the last 3 at home vs the Crusaders (ignoring the 0-0 cancelled game in 2019)

                  On current form I think they'd have a ok chance if it was pissing with rain and they hadn't built a roof

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                  • Kiwiwomble
                    Kiwiwomble @Bovidae last edited by

                    @Bovidae said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                    McKay is a fullback so surely that would be better than trying to manufacture one (e.g., Gregory).

                    thats what i said before the blues game, table topping team, on form...why debut someone, McKay has been in the team for a couple of years so should be less pressure...its weird

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                    • Cantab79
                      Cantab79 last edited by

                      Cullen Grace out with a broken thumb. Feel sorry for him but it's excellent news for Ethan Blackadder.

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                      • Kiwiwomble
                        Kiwiwomble @Cantab79 last edited by

                        @Cantab79 said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                        Cullen Grace out with a broken thumb. Feel sorry for him but it's excellent news for Ethan Blackadder.

                        ...and for us 😳

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                        • Stargazer
                          Stargazer last edited by

                          Referee: Mike Fraser
                          Assistant Referee 1: Brendon Pickerill
                          Assistant Referee 2: Paul Williams
                          TMO: Chris Hart

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                          • Bones
                            Bones @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                            @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                            @Duluth said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                            Josh Ioane injured this week

                            Gilbert out for nine months

                            https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/121988586/super-rugby-aotearoa-highlanders-rule-out-josh-ioane-and-lose-sam-gilbert

                            damn it, Koroi to fullback and McKay to the wing maybe?....no, Koroi to 15, Walden to 12 and sio to the wing

                            Hahaha you're dreaming!

                            McKay is shit too. Now that I'm getting used to selection policies, I think we'll probably see Walden to the wing, McKay to 10 and Hunt at fullback.

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                            • Kiwiwomble
                              Kiwiwomble @Bones last edited by

                              @Bones said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                              @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                              @Duluth said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                              Josh Ioane injured this week

                              Gilbert out for nine months

                              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/121988586/super-rugby-aotearoa-highlanders-rule-out-josh-ioane-and-lose-sam-gilbert

                              damn it, Koroi to fullback and McKay to the wing maybe?....no, Koroi to 15, Walden to 12 and sio to the wing

                              Hahaha you're dreaming!

                              McKay is shit too. Now that I'm getting used to selection policies, I think we'll probably see Walden to the wing, McKay to 10 and Hunt at fullback.

                              that's a bit harsh, he hasn't had any shockers and hasn't had more than one or two games in a row, give him a shot, he does well for canterbury

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                              • Bones
                                Bones @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                @Kiwiwomble he's definitely had some shockers.

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                                • Kiwiwomble
                                  Kiwiwomble @Bones last edited by

                                  @Bones agree to disagree

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                                  • Bones
                                    Bones @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                    @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                    @Bones agree to disagree

                                    Clearly you're new here. This is not how we do things.

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                                    • Kiwiwomble
                                      Kiwiwomble @Bones last edited by Kiwiwomble

                                      @Bones just watching some highlights, there arent loads admittedly but he has a knack of being right on the shoulder when a break of turnover happen and has some wheels

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                                      • Bones
                                        Bones @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                        @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                        @Bones just watching some highlights, there arent loads admittedly but he has a knack of being right on the shoulder when a break of turnover happen and has some wheels

                                        I can't think of a back in the squad that I wouldn't rather see on the wing. Anyone could do at least as good a job.

                                        Even Hunt.

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                                        • C
                                          cgrant last edited by

                                          I feel sorry for Gilbert who did better than expected on the right wing : not bad against the Chiefs and very good against the Blues before his injury.

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                                          • Kiwiwomble
                                            Kiwiwomble @Bones last edited by

                                            @Bones said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                            @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                            @Bones just watching some highlights, there arent loads admittedly but he has a knack of being right on the shoulder when a break of turnover happen and has some wheels

                                            I can't think of a back in the squad that I wouldn't rather see on the wing. Anyone could do at least as good a job.

                                            Even Hunt.

                                            Now it’s starting to sound weirdly personal

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                                            • Duluth
                                              Duluth @Bones last edited by

                                              @Bones said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                              @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                              @Bones just watching some highlights, there arent loads admittedly but he has a knack of being right on the shoulder when a break of turnover happen and has some wheels

                                              I can't think of a back in the squad that I wouldn't rather see on the wing. Anyone could do at least as good a job.

                                              Even Hunt.

                                              all those backs plus Ben-Nicholas

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                                              • Bones
                                                Bones @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                @Bones said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                @Bones just watching some highlights, there arent loads admittedly but he has a knack of being right on the shoulder when a break of turnover happen and has some wheels

                                                I can't think of a back in the squad that I wouldn't rather see on the wing. Anyone could do at least as good a job.

                                                Even Hunt.

                                                Now it’s starting to sound weirdly personal

                                                Well weirdly it is my personal opinion....

                                                I really don't see what he offers. He's supposed to have pace yet I've never seen that displayed to a wow extent. Breaks tackles? Maybe as many as Parsons if he's lucky. Elusive? The amount of times I've seen him going backwards attached to someone else would say no. Powerful? See previous sentence.

                                                Just no.

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                                                • Stargazer
                                                  Stargazer last edited by

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                                                  • Stargazer
                                                    Stargazer last edited by Stargazer

                                                    I don't understand why they have named both Gatland and Koroi on the bench. Don't they - more or less - play in the same positions (10/15)?

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                                                    • Kiwiwomble
                                                      Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                      i think its just largely one overs inside backs (gatland) and one outside (Koroi)..we're also a bit threadbare with a few injuries

                                                      i had forgotten about collins, he may not win it on his own but he whould be safe under the high ball

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                                                      • KiwiMurph
                                                        KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                        At this point you really have to wonder if Tei Walden has had a falling out with the coaches.

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                                                        • mariner4life
                                                          mariner4life last edited by

                                                          Do Blues fans get 'nam flashbacks from the Highlanders team namings?

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                                                          • Kiwiwomble
                                                            Kiwiwomble @mariner4life last edited by

                                                            @mariner4life said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                            Do Blues fans get 'nam flashbacks from the Highlanders team namings?

                                                            you mean collins? i like him, done a good job for otago perviously, at the moment im happy with just a safe pair of hands, we cant all have a barrett at the back

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                                                            • Stargazer
                                                              Stargazer @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                              @KiwiMurph Yes, or maybe Walden has indicated that he is leaving the Highlanders after this season? His contract expires this year.

                                                              If he hasn't, this will certainly be a motivation to go looking for a contract somewhere else. He wouldn't look bad in the Canes midfield, where they need more leadership. Or maybe he'll be looking to earn some yen.

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                                                              • Yeetyaah
                                                                Yeetyaah @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                                @Kiwiwomble Safe pair of hands? Collins is known for being notoriously shit under the high ball.

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                                                                • Kiwiwomble
                                                                  Kiwiwomble @Yeetyaah last edited by Kiwiwomble

                                                                  @Yeetyaah said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                  @Kiwiwomble Safe pair of hands? Collins is known for being notoriously shit under the high ball.

                                                                  ive watched him play for years, for otago boys through to otago, i disagree

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                                                                  • mariner4life
                                                                    mariner4life @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                                    @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                    @mariner4life said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                    Do Blues fans get 'nam flashbacks from the Highlanders team namings?

                                                                    you mean collins? i like him, done a good job for otago perviously, at the moment im happy with just a safe pair of hands, we cant all have a barrett at the back

                                                                    @Duluth @Tim @KiwiMurph @Kirwan

                                                                    there you go, safe pair of hands. Excellent communicator.

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                                                                    • Yeetyaah
                                                                      Yeetyaah @mariner4life last edited by

                                                                      @mariner4life don't give the Blues fans bad flashbacks.

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                                                                      • mariner4life
                                                                        mariner4life @Yeetyaah last edited by

                                                                        @Yeetyaah said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                        @mariner4life don't give the Blues fans bad flashbacks.

                                                                        they need bringing back to earth. They're getting all uppity and shit

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                                                                        • KiwiMurph
                                                                          KiwiMurph @mariner4life last edited by KiwiMurph

                                                                          @mariner4life said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                          @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                          @mariner4life said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                          Do Blues fans get 'nam flashbacks from the Highlanders team namings?

                                                                          you mean collins? i like him, done a good job for otago perviously, at the moment im happy with just a safe pair of hands, we cant all have a barrett at the back

                                                                          @Duluth @Tim @KiwiMurph @Kirwan

                                                                          there you go, safe pair of hands. Excellent communicator.

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                                                                          • Kirwan
                                                                            Kirwan @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                                            @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                            @Yeetyaah said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                            @Kiwiwomble Safe pair of hands? Collins is known for being notoriously shit under the high ball.

                                                                            ive watched him play for years, for otago boys through to otago, i disagree

                                                                            He's probably fine at the lower levels. Was a complete failure at Super level. One of the worst selections from Tana.

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                                                                            • Kiwiwomble
                                                                              Kiwiwomble @Kirwan last edited by Kiwiwomble

                                                                              @Kirwan said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                              @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                              @Yeetyaah said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                              @Kiwiwomble Safe pair of hands? Collins is known for being notoriously shit under the high ball.

                                                                              ive watched him play for years, for otago boys through to otago, i disagree

                                                                              He's probably fine at the lower levels. Was a complete failure at Super level. One of the worst selections from Tana.

                                                                              as i say, beggers cant be choosers, i would prefer McKay or Koroi but as @Bones has said others think Mckay is even worse and Koroi is still new to the level and got a card in his only game, so i will settle for someone with 60+ NPC caps and 30+ super caps and just hope for a solid game

                                                                              I'll admit im a bit bias, i respect he reportedly turned down NRL offers and offers to move north to play for otago

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                                                                              • Kirwan
                                                                                Kirwan @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                                                @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                                @Kirwan said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                                @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                                @Yeetyaah said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                                @Kiwiwomble Safe pair of hands? Collins is known for being notoriously shit under the high ball.

                                                                                ive watched him play for years, for otago boys through to otago, i disagree

                                                                                He's probably fine at the lower levels. Was a complete failure at Super level. One of the worst selections from Tana.

                                                                                as i say, beggers cant be choosers, i would prefer McKay or Koroi but as bones has said others think Mckay is even worse and Koroi is still new to the level and got a card in his only game, so i will settle for someone with 60+ NPC caps and 30+ super caps and just hope for a solid game

                                                                                Well watching that poor northland lad dropping those high balls against us, or making weird defensive decisions, you at least would keep consistant with that part of the game plan if you selected him.

                                                                                As a bonus you'll get lack of pace from the back with excellent communication.

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                                                                                • Kiwiwomble
                                                                                  Kiwiwomble @Kirwan last edited by

                                                                                  @Kirwan i get it, you dont like him, you've made that clear

                                                                                  Ive seen him play well so i kind of feel im allowed to not be quite so jaded about it 🤷🏻♂

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                                                                                  • Kirwan
                                                                                    Kirwan @Kiwiwomble last edited by

                                                                                    @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Crusaders:

                                                                                    @Kirwan i get it, you dont like him, you've made that clear

                                                                                    Ive seen him play well so i kind of feel im allowed to not be quite so jaded about it 🤷🏻♂

                                                                                    That's fine, I've seen him play too. Just arguing with your comments about him (on a discussion forum).

                                                                                    He single handedly lost us games, so will always have a special place in Blues fans hearts.

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