Blues vs Hurricanes
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My predicted Canes team for this week is the following, I think due to the pending forward battle I think we'll select two loosies on the bench.
vs Blues
- Numia
- O'Reilly
- Lomax
- Delany
- Walker-Leawere
- Shields (C)
- Lakai
- Iose
- Perenara
- Cameron
- Naholo
- Barrett
- Proctor
- Moorby
- Love
- Keruru-Symes
- Rakete-Stones
- Tosi
- Sangster
- Flanders
- Kirifi
- Judd
- Sullivan
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@nzzp similar odds to the game earlier in the year, except the Canes were favourites when they were at home.
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@Canes4life said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@nzzp similar odds to the game earlier in the year, except the Canes were favourites when they were at home.
Was impressed with how the Canes forwards went that day. Will be interesting to see how the physcial matchup goes this week. Good physical commitment induces errors and makes other sides look average.
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@Canes4life
15 Sullivan
14 Talea
13 AJ
12 Heem
11 Clarke
10 Plummer
9 Funaki
8 Hoskins
7 Dalton
6 Akira
5 Darry
4 Patty
3 Angus
2 Riccatelli
1 Ofa
Bench, Perofeta, Forbes Nock( Christie)
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@nzzp yeah we've seen in some of the big games this year that the team who can dominate physically in the early stages of the game is usually the one that ends up on top. The Canes did it against the Chiefs, the Blues did it against the Brums, the Brums did it against the Canes etc.
Physically winning those collisions is vital and I expect this game to be a dog fight, a war of attrition so to speak.
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@KiwiMurph did the Canes break Zarn last time?
nope, googled - it was the Evil Empire (well, the game at least)
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@nzzp head knock Zarn left field game 1 vs Canes.
ah they did break him then!
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Regarding the game
Blues had bad luck last time losing some key players. But the Canes should have won by a lot more. I thought a poor game by Cameron was a bit part of the reason for this
TJ was disappointing in his last start so he needs to be much better for this game. Cameron hopefully (if he starts) finds form because he been mostly only adequate so far. The Canes need to have both these 2 performing well to have any hope of winning away from home. if they do find form I would expect the Canes to win in a close game
The starting team will likely be fairly predictable. Its the outside backs reserves they need to get right. Judd will be one. I would include Higgins. Rayasi after last week may also make the team but he's a risk. Sullivan looked only Ok last week and possible needs longer to get back to top form
Ive also been disappointed in IWL in recent weeks. After starting the year like a potential AB. Maybe a change here is needed. Start Sangster (or the tall Aussie) and IWL out or in the reserves
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@Winger don't forget we didn't have Barrett in that last game either which ruined our kicking game a bit as Cameron wasn't able to get long yardage on kick re-turn, which is always crucial in big games like this.
No matter what way you look at it these two teams will be fairly evenly matched on Saturday and the winner will be the team that comes out of the gates quickest in my view and can put score board pressure on early, you definitely don't want to be chasing a game when plenty is on the line.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
Weather forecast looks good so you'd hope a good crowd will rock up
hope so. I'd love to, but planned fishing tripi in the morning and have a house full of teenagers in the afternoon when the game is on. Offered a trip to the rugby, but only 1 of a few is interested.
Couch time, hopefully with some fresh snapper!
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@foobaNZ said in Blues vs Hurricanes:
@nzzp kinda sad tbh, obligatory "back in my day" comment but me and my mates would have jumped at the chance to go to the footy for a game like this (if one could even get tickets!)
Yep, and they were worth it - pubs put on busses with tickets and preloading. Great fun!
