tasman man 742 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 .......of the continual underperforming of the talented Hurricanes team in recent years. The talented local players just get on with it for AB's , eliminating the silly mistakes and throwing their arms about like spoilt brats. Throw in HGear who would have at least matched RRanger , and the Hurricanes should be winners. The other feature , and I have been reminded of it recently when flying in , was the weather. Remember the heavy rollers being blown away and the covers carriers swept airborne in the Cricket season . So it's not only in July. Yes , Wellington the last place God made!!! Home of the Champoo Turf , Football/Soccer and rabid fans , a couple who were recently banned for spitting at a touch judge and pelting him with buns,eggs and drinks[ and some locals blame the pokies for the poverty!]. A top league club has been stripped of home games as unsafe for refs. See B6 todays SSTimes......Wellington Disgrace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 .......of the continual underperforming of the talented Hurricanes team in recent years. The talented local players just get on with it for AB's , eliminating the silly mistakes and throwing their arms about like spoilt brats. Throw in HGear who would have at least matched RRanger , and the Hurricanes should be winners. Ho ho ho Poor old Tasman Muppet......you and Murray Deaker should be great mates if you aren't already.....as you both seem to watch Rugby with your eyes closed. There's an old saying that everyone who follows Union has heard ( apart from you and Deaks )......."forwards win the games, the backs decide by how much!" Now you would have noticed ( but apparently not ) that there hasn't been ONE Hurricanes forward in the AB's the past two weeks.....that's two games when the AB's forward pack have put together two of the most impressive performances in recent memory! If anything, Sat night explained why neither the Canes nor the Crusaders were able to win the Super 14 this year.......the Canes don't have the forward pack to provide their classy backs with the platform from which to attack and the Crusaders simply don't have the classy backs to compliment their pack! You and Deaks......"The Bucket List!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk 4 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 SBW is a ball runner. And Nonu is not,he is crash an bash which opposition must love knowing that 80% of the time he is going to die with the ball when tackled.In my day(60-70s)we were taught in mid-field that your job was to make a break if spotted,then let the ball on to the centre who will have an overlap which should allow the winger a chance to score,as his job was to throw the ball into lineouts straight,and be the finisher of such a move.Nonu seems to think that everytime he gets the ball he can break the line,forgetting he has two more players outside him.We were also taught to tackle around the smallest part of the moving body,the ankles.Once you have hold of them,no-one will go much further.Last week no kicking game,this week no passing game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlineboy 131 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 Taylor.. please tell me Ma'a isnt one of those .. "I want to thank god".. people?? God didnt give you a pass to put you through a gap, so how about thanking Carter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlineboy 131 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 Agreed MYK.. but he did throw one pass to Mils, then backed up to the ruck and scored. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradez 5 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 haha, if Ma'a is playing and they want to 'feed the backs' and get it to a winger, Carter has to throw a cutout pass. haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
x ab 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2010 haha, if Ma'a is playing and they want to 'feed the backs' and get it to a winger, Carter has to throw a cutout pass. haha that's not normally too hard as ma'a usually still applying his make-up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk 4 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Agreed MYK.. but he did throw one pass to Mils, then backed up to the ruck and scored. That was my point slb,when you pass theres more chance of scoring than thinking everytime you crash an bang you will get over the advantage line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Yep.....you guys are the experts.....you know better than the '3 wise men'.....that's why you're in here and they're coaching the AB's. In the meantime, I will take great delight in seeing Ma'a continue to make fools of you all as he continues on his way to becoming the 'greatest ever All Black 2nd five!' Suck it up boys....the big man is here to stay! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodlobster 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Yep.....you guys are the experts.....you know better than the '3 wise men'.....that's why you're in here and they're coaching the AB's.] in 2012 Ma'a playing at left Centre with big Manu outside him on the Wing for The Warriors....I think he could become one of the All Time Warrior greats Has he mentioned his thoughts on playing League to you CT ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Has he mentioned his thoughts on playing League to you CT ?? I picked him up on Sun morning and we went to church together ( that's the Pacific Island Church in Newtown ), and funnily enough we did talk about his thoughts and opinions on league. He did contemplate switching to league a few years back but the lack of kicking in league put him off, as he wouldn't have been able to showcase his all-round game for all his adoring fans....so he stuck with Union. Another thing that put him off is that he can count wayyyy past six and he doesn't have any criminal convictions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat 25 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Hard Luck... All Blacks 31 Springboks 17 We won.You lost. In the last 7 days = 2 test matches.63 points scored with 29 against... 8 tries scored and only 2 conceded... Sorry bout dat:D Enjoy your day.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk 4 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I picked him up on Sun morning and we went to church together ( that's the Pacific Island Church in Newtown ), and funnily enough we did talk about his thoughts and opinions on league. He did contemplate switching to league a few years back but the lack of kicking in league put him off, as he wouldn't have been able to showcase his all-round game for all his adoring fans....so he stuck with Union. Another thing that put him off is that he can count wayyyy past six and he doesn't have any criminal convictions. Ranger's still waiting for his,no doubt remand after remand until after world cup.He'll be able to join puppy(seal)love when he comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk 4 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Ranger's still waiting for his,no doubt remand after remand until after world cup.He'll be able to join puppy(seal)love when he comes back. Or he will probably get diversion like Nonu did for assault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Or he will probably get diversion like Nonu did for assault. It's still not a conviction though is it myk!.....and I think you'll find it was for fighting in a public place as opposed to the more serious charge of assault.....but never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn myk. Anyway....go on...say it....I know you can. Repeat after me....."Ma'arvellous Ma'a Nonu has no convictions!" There.....that wasn't too hard was it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradez 5 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 Yep.....you guys are the experts.....you know better than the '3 wise men'.....that's why you're in here and they're coaching the AB's.] ho ho ho, The 3 wise men wanted nothing more than to get SBW on contract. Their long term goal is the World Cup. Its only a matter of time Taylor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat 25 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 The 3 wise men wanted nothing more than to get SBW on contract. Their long term goal is the World Cup. "Their" meaning the 3 wise men Bradez?(Henry,Smith and Hansen). I think when it comes to the World Cup,the obsession lies with the public. Granted,the 3 wise men will have an eye towards the Cup next year but because of 'our' demands of winning every game,then the World Cup becomes just part of the picture. Lose,and its the end of the world...sack the coaches,we are in no position to win the cup etc etc. Win,and its the end of the world...we always win games in between cups,why peak now etc etc. Oh to be an All Black coach with an obsessed public.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 ho ho ho, The 3 wise men wanted nothing more than to get SBW on contract. Their long term goal is the World Cup. Its only a matter of time Taylor. I'll make you a bet Brad. If SBW makes the AB's and replaces Nonu as the 'first choice 2nd five' in next years WC, then I will take myself and all my aliases and disappear from here forever. Conversely if he doesn't...then you have to! Goodbye brad...it's been nice knowing you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodlobster 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I'll make you a bet Brad. If SBW makes the AB's and replaces Nonu as the 'first choice 2nd five' in next years WC, then I will take myself and all my aliases and disappear from here forever. Conversely if he doesn't...then you have to! Goodbye brad...it's been nice knowing you! I said at the last world cup that Nonu would be my first choice player ON THE BENCH....a Ball player like SBW softens the opposition midfield up for 50-60 mins and then a pumped up Nonu comes on to run hard and straight at a tired midfield... The 3 wise men may well be thinking the same Jezza Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 The 3 wise men may well be thinking the same Jezza I doubt it very much. I think they much prefer 'my formula' for success over yours. But if want to join Brad and I in this little bet then you're most welcome to. Bye bye jezza. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodlobster 0 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I doubt it very much. I think they much prefer 'my formula' for success over yours.] And not the formula that had them playing McAllister in 2007 in the Quarter Final Jezza Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I'll make you a bet Brad. If SBW makes the AB's and replaces Nonu as the 'first choice 2nd five' in next years WC, then I will take myself and all my aliases and disappear from here forever. Conversely if he doesn't...then you have to! Goodbye brad...it's been nice knowing you! C'mon brad you pussy....I see you're logged in so come and accept this bet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk 4 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 I doubt it very much. I think they much prefer 'my formula' for success over yours.] I think they read my thread 3weeks ago and took heed,put your best side on the field each week and play them for at least 70 minutes before substituting them.Only used about 4 subs before 70 minutes instead of all of them,and look at results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk 4 Report post Posted July 19, 2010 It's still not a conviction though is it myk!] Bet you got big thrill writing this,big tight grip of gland with your hand,tugger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemary telephone operator 1 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Bet you got big thrill writing this,big tight grip of gland with your hand,tugger. RaceCafe only deals in 'facts' myk, 'facts!' So I am truly sorry my loyal and trusted friend if I offended you by pointing out the inaccuracies in your original post. Have a great afternoon and I'll see you down at the Tramways after work for a jug. Cheers bro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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