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    Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022

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    • Tim
      Tim last edited by Duluth

      Four questions about the Blues' selection:

      Who will play lock?

      Who will play 10?

      Who will play 12?

      What will the bench make up be?

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      • Hooroo
        Hooroo last edited by Hooroo

        Who will play lock? 4 & 5

        Who will play 10? Not sure

        Who will play 12? Not Sure

        What will the bench make up be? 16-23

        Always happy to help where I can.

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        • mariner4life
          mariner4life @Hooroo last edited by

          @hooroo said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

          Who will play lock? 4 & 5

          Who will play 10? Not sure

          Who will play 12? Not Sure

          What will the bench make up be? 16-23

          Always happy to help where I can.

          we gotta ban the 9 year olds...

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          • mariner4life
            mariner4life last edited by

            Big weekend for the Blues, as the overwhelming preseason favourites, they'll need to hit the ground running against a team that already has a competitive run under their belt.

            Am i off-base by saying they were really only dumb compounded errors at bad times away from actually being the best team last year?

            I just really want RTS to fucking carve, i love that guy. And Clarke. And Reiko. And those bruisers in the loosies. Bring the fucking grunt AND the effort please.

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            • Duluth
              Duluth @mariner4life last edited by

              @mariner4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

              Am i off-base by saying they were really only dumb compounded errors at bad times away from actually being the best team last year?

              Slow start and then got better.. probably the form team by the end of the season. Everything went better when they settled on Christie and Sullivan so had several good kicking from hand options

              I think they'll have another slow start. Questions about lock and the next best 10 when Barrett isn't playing will make things awkward

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              • Canes4life
                Canes4life @Duluth last edited by Canes4life

                @duluth I think the Canes have a good opportunity to tip the Blues up in this one having gone through a topsy-turvy game last week. The Blues just look so threatening though with RTS, Ioane and Clarke in that backline. Under the roof I think 'Tries for Tonga' is going to benefit hugely from this game no matter which way it goes.

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                • Duluth
                  Duluth @Canes4life last edited by Duluth

                  @canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                  I think the Canes have a good opportunity to tip the Blues up in this one having gone through a topsy-turvy game last week

                  I agree, the Canes getting through a real match is a big advantage

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                  • nzzp
                    nzzp @Duluth last edited by

                    @duluth said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                    @canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                    I think the Canes have a good opportunity to tip the Blues up in this one having gone through a topsy-turvy game last week

                    I agree, the Canes getting through as real match is a big advantage

                    we are chronically underdone. Most of the squad last played competitive rugby in June last year. It's crazy - no NPC, curtailed warmup.

                    Canes by a thowwwwwsand @Canes4life , if you don't win by 50 it's a disappointment.

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                    • KiwiMurph
                      KiwiMurph last edited by

                      I have real reservations about the Blues locks.

                      Robinson isn't being played their yet (and is coming off of an ankle roll)
                      Romano looks every bit his age and at this stage feels bench option rather than starter
                      Darry has underwhelmed in NPC but will be relied upon to take a huge leap
                      Goodhue is solid but fell behind GCT/Patty last year
                      Tucker looks underwhelming

                      I'll be interested if Canes make changes given how well their bench went vs Crusaders last week,

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                      • Canes4life
                        Canes4life @nzzp last edited by Canes4life

                        @nzzp now that you've said it, the Canes will flop.

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                        • Canes4life
                          Canes4life @KiwiMurph last edited by Canes4life

                          @kiwimurph I can't imagine Kirifi starting after he limped off, so I would say Brayden Iose comes in at 8 and Ardie moves to 7. I think we get stronger with that move.

                          Sullivan might come in for Proctor after he went down aswell. I'd also like to see Rayasi come in for J Savea, again that only strengthens us IMO.

                          I really liked Sangster in his Super debut so I hope he keeps his spot, otherwise I would leave the team unchanged. I also think Love should keep his 10 jersey, he would have learned plenty from that Crusaders game, may aswell give him another shot and another game to further his development.

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                          • Tim
                            Tim @KiwiMurph last edited by

                            @kiwimurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                            Darry has underwhelmed in NPC but will be relied upon to take a huge leap

                            Thought he looked improved and more powerful in the preseason games.

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                            • Tim
                              Tim last edited by

                              I'm thinking that they might start Darry and Goodhue, with Romano on the bench.

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                              • Tim
                                Tim last edited by

                                With Barrett likely out, Plummer will start at 10? With Perofeta on the bench? Who starts at 12 then? Tele'a, RTS, or Evans?

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                                • KiwiMurph
                                  KiwiMurph @Tim last edited by

                                  @tim said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                  With Barrett likely out, Plummer will start at 10? With Perofeta on the bench? Who starts at 12 then? Tele'a, RTS, or Evans?

                                  I would imagine Plummer will start at 10 RTS at 12 and Perofeta will be given first crack at 15 given how they've line up in preseason with Sullivan on the bench. Taking into consideration Perofeta has played a lot more footy in the last 6 months than Sullivan,

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                                  • Tim
                                    Tim last edited by Tim

                                    Piecing things together:

                                    1 Hodgman
                                    2 Eklund
                                    3 Laulala
                                    4 Darry
                                    5 Goodhue
                                    6 Ioane
                                    7 Papalii
                                    8 Sotutu

                                    9 Christie
                                    10 Plummer
                                    11 Clarke
                                    12 RTS
                                    13 Ioane
                                    14 Telea
                                    15 Perofeta

                                    16 Riccitelli/Vikena
                                    17 Lay/Tu'ungufasi
                                    18 Tu'ungufasi/Renata
                                    19 Romano
                                    20 Plumtree/Choat (fit?)/Ekuasi/Robinson (fit?)/Suafoa
                                    21 Nock
                                    22 ?
                                    23 ?

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                                    • JK
                                      JK @KiwiMurph last edited by JK

                                      @kiwimurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                      I would imagine Plummer will start at 10 RTS at 12 and Perofeta will be given first crack at 15

                                      Yuck (apart from the RTS bit). Had enough of that crap over the past couple of years.

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                                      • KiwiMurph
                                        KiwiMurph @JK last edited by

                                        @jk said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                        @kiwimurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                        I would imagine Plummer will start at 10 RTS at 12 and Perofeta will be given first crack at 15

                                        Yuck (apart from the RTS bit). Had enough of that crap over the past couple of years.

                                        I understand the frustration. However, With Beaudie due to return round 3 and Zarn Sullivan very highly thought of the pressure will be on Plummer and Perofeta to perform.

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                                        • JK
                                          JK @KiwiMurph last edited by

                                          @kiwimurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                          @jk said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                          @kiwimurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                          I would imagine Plummer will start at 10 RTS at 12 and Perofeta will be given first crack at 15

                                          Yuck (apart from the RTS bit). Had enough of that crap over the past couple of years.

                                          I understand the frustration. However, With Beaudie due to return round 3 and Zarn Sullivan very highly thought of the pressure will be on Plummer and Perofeta to perform.

                                          Plummer is actually ok under pressure. Seen him kick some great conversions and penalties from out wide. From in front though is another story.....

                                          Round 3 aint far away!

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                                            Nogusta @Tim last edited by

                                            @tim
                                            9 Christie
                                            10 Plummer
                                            11 Clarke
                                            12 RTS
                                            13 Rieko
                                            14 Telea
                                            15 Sullivan

                                            21 Nock
                                            22 Perofeta
                                            23 Tele'a

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                                            • Tim
                                              Tim @Nogusta last edited by

                                              @nogusta Cheers!

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                                                Nogusta @Tim last edited by

                                                @tim said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                Four questions about the Blues' selection:

                                                Who will play lock?
                                                Goodhue/Darry

                                                Who will play 10?
                                                Plummer

                                                Who will play 12?
                                                RTS

                                                What will the bench make up be?
                                                Not sure about front row but the rest:
                                                19 Romano/Suafoa
                                                20 Plumtree
                                                21 Nock
                                                22 Perofeta
                                                23 Tele'a

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                                                • nzzp
                                                  nzzp @Nogusta last edited by

                                                  @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                  @tim said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                  Four questions about the Blues' selection:

                                                  Who will play lock?
                                                  Goodhue/Darry

                                                  Big opportunity for Darry to show he can impose himself physically. Haven't seen it yet - hopefully a big step up.

                                                  I am really struggling to get my head into rugby wtih this weather and the cricket. Just feels way too early. Still, go the mighty Blues

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                                                  • Tim
                                                    Tim last edited by

                                                    Is Plumtree the new Angus MacDonald?

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                                                      cgrant @Tim last edited by

                                                      @tim
                                                      I still don't understand his signing by the Blues. They have a lot of first class loose forwards, which is not the case in the Canes squad. He does look promising.

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                                                        mikey07 last edited by

                                                        This is an interesting game especially in tipping sense.
                                                        On one hand the Canes have had a game but the Blues have the firepower especially out wide and of course with the Canes being the Canes don’t do well when the odds seem in their favour.

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                                                          Dan54 @Nogusta last edited by

                                                          @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                          @tim
                                                          9 Christie
                                                          10 Plummer
                                                          11 Clarke
                                                          12 RTS
                                                          13 Rieko
                                                          14 Telea
                                                          15 Sullivan

                                                          21 Nock
                                                          22 Perofeta
                                                          23 Tele'a

                                                          Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

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                                                          • nzzp
                                                            nzzp @Dan54 last edited by

                                                            @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                            Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

                                                            Hope not - losing him and Beaudy on top of the rustiness would be a blow.

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                                                              African Monkey @Dan54 last edited by

                                                              @dan54 I wouldn't question him, he knows his stuff.

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                                                              • Dice
                                                                Dice @cgrant last edited by

                                                                @cgrant said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                @tim
                                                                I still don't understand his signing by the Blues. They have a lot of first class loose forwards, which is not the case in the Canes squad. He does look promising.

                                                                We got in early with him. We handed him a contract when he had barely played any NPC. It was good scouting by Coventry.

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                                                                  Nogusta @Dan54 last edited by

                                                                  @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                  @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                  @tim
                                                                  9 Christie
                                                                  10 Plummer
                                                                  11 Clarke
                                                                  12 RTS
                                                                  13 Rieko
                                                                  14 Telea
                                                                  15 Sullivan

                                                                  21 Nock
                                                                  22 Perofeta
                                                                  23 Tele'a

                                                                  Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

                                                                  Na I think hes good to go.
                                                                  Dalton and Robinson however......

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                                                                  • Dice
                                                                    Dice @Nogusta last edited by

                                                                    @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                    @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                    @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                    @tim
                                                                    9 Christie
                                                                    10 Plummer
                                                                    11 Clarke
                                                                    12 RTS
                                                                    13 Rieko
                                                                    14 Telea
                                                                    15 Sullivan

                                                                    21 Nock
                                                                    22 Perofeta
                                                                    23 Tele'a

                                                                    Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

                                                                    Na I think hes good to go.
                                                                    Dalton and Robinson however......

                                                                    Who plays openside if Dalton isn't available?

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                                                                    • Duluth
                                                                      Duluth @Nogusta last edited by

                                                                      @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                      9 Christie
                                                                      10 Plummer
                                                                      11 Clarke
                                                                      12 RTS
                                                                      13 Rieko
                                                                      14 Telea
                                                                      15 Sullivan

                                                                      21 Nock
                                                                      22 Perofeta
                                                                      23 Tele'a

                                                                      I like Tele'a on the bench. I think his best position is probably 13 but he can do a reasonable job at 12 and wing too

                                                                      Mark Telea is under pressure IMO. He has issues under the high ball and JRK looks ready to start.

                                                                      Eventually I think they'll settle on a back three of Clarke/JRK/Sullivan. Two fullbacks and a wing with very good aerial skills. It suits the Blues kick heavy game plan that they had at the end of last season

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                                                                      • Dice
                                                                        Dice @Duluth last edited by

                                                                        @duluth I wonder where Heem stands in the pecking order when he comes back. The coaches seem to like him.

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                                                                          Dan54 @Dice last edited by

                                                                          @dice said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                          @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                          @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                          @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                          @tim
                                                                          9 Christie
                                                                          10 Plummer
                                                                          11 Clarke
                                                                          12 RTS
                                                                          13 Rieko
                                                                          14 Telea
                                                                          15 Sullivan

                                                                          21 Nock
                                                                          22 Perofeta
                                                                          23 Tele'a

                                                                          Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

                                                                          Na I think hes good to go.
                                                                          Dalton and Robinson however......

                                                                          Who plays openside if Dalton isn't available?

                                                                          I would play Segner, as I keep harping on, I a real fan of him, think he got a huge future.

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                                                                            Dan54 @nzzp last edited by

                                                                            @nzzp said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                            @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                            Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

                                                                            Hope not - losing him and Beaudy on top of the rustiness would be a blow.

                                                                            I could well be wrong, just thought I had seen he maybe doubtful, but I getting old so could of got mixed up off course)

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                                                                              Nogusta @Dice last edited by

                                                                              @dice said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                              @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                              @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                              @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                              @tim
                                                                              9 Christie
                                                                              10 Plummer
                                                                              11 Clarke
                                                                              12 RTS
                                                                              13 Rieko
                                                                              14 Telea
                                                                              15 Sullivan

                                                                              21 Nock
                                                                              22 Perofeta
                                                                              23 Tele'a

                                                                              Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

                                                                              Na I think hes good to go.
                                                                              Dalton and Robinson however......

                                                                              Who plays openside if Dalton isn't available?

                                                                              Choat

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                                                                                Dice @Nogusta last edited by

                                                                                @nogusta Thanks. Good to see Choat back.

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                                                                                • Dice
                                                                                  Dice @Dan54 last edited by

                                                                                  @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                                  @dice said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                                  @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                                  @dan54 said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                                  @nogusta said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                                  @tim
                                                                                  9 Christie
                                                                                  10 Plummer
                                                                                  11 Clarke
                                                                                  12 RTS
                                                                                  13 Rieko
                                                                                  14 Telea
                                                                                  15 Sullivan

                                                                                  21 Nock
                                                                                  22 Perofeta
                                                                                  23 Tele'a

                                                                                  Isn't Sullivan injured? So you would think Perofata would start at 15?

                                                                                  Na I think hes good to go.
                                                                                  Dalton and Robinson however......

                                                                                  Who plays openside if Dalton isn't available?

                                                                                  I would play Segner, as I keep harping on, I a real fan of him, think he got a huge future.

                                                                                  I like Segner too, but I think he might be a year away from really contributing.

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                                                                                  • Duluth
                                                                                    Duluth @Dice last edited by

                                                                                    @dice said in Blues vs Hurricanes 02/2022:

                                                                                    I like Segner too, but I think he might be a year away from really contributing.

                                                                                    I'm a Segner sceptic

                                                                                    Hopefully I'm wrong but I've been underwhelmed by what I've seen of him even at NPC level.

                                                                                    He has an interesting back story and I think that's has generated more positive coverage than his play has warranted

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