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THE 8th IS ON THE WAY

Started by ABasquefan14 REPLIES351 VIEWS· 26 Jul 2014, 20:11
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AB
ABasquefanPro2,549 posts
26 Jul 2014, 20:11
#1
26 Jul 2014, 20:11#1

After watching today's 2 matches, I've no doubt this year's title is going towards Xchurch.

The brumbies' forwards kept the tahs on their own field for almost all the match, 76% territory, and saders' forward pack is much better than brumbies' in all aspects of the game.

The only thing tahs showed today was a great defense but it won't be enough against saders.

Fortunately Peyper won't be refereeing. I wouldn't say that he influenced the result but he was awful. The yellow card to Beale was very clear. Surely Joubert will be in charge and though lately tends to favour home teams, he's the best possible


BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
26 Jul 2014, 20:36
#2
26 Jul 2014, 20:36#2
Look ab ass without jetlag 7 sharks forwards got the better of the hapless crusties for virtually an entire match. Get real, that stuff you are smoking is effecting whatever judgement you have. 
Jaco had a fine game as that noted rugby brain Nick Mallet said.
Craig will favour the home side. Always remember how he handed the outplayed abs the WC on a platter. He is susceptible to crowd pressure - wants to be liked etc. Maybe maturing though as as a ref.
Warts will be up for this one. I do confess I was a bit surprised at the Brumbies effort.
ab ass dont judge the crusties but this match against the sharks. Rather remember how a depleted Stormers side kicked their butts in nz and how the ref had to give the crusties the win - as was noted by commentatiors after the game. Hard done by were the word etc.
This game is for the Warts to lose. Hopefully Craig will be severe on any red zone infringements by the crusties. 








AB
ABasquefanPro2,549 posts
26 Jul 2014, 21:52
#3
26 Jul 2014, 21:52#3
 All you are talking is water under the bridge.
don't you still know that saders always begin slowly, they get in form as the season is going by and they peak at the right moment which is from now till the end of the RC?
The last matches saders nulified Sharks and Highlanders, in the last 5 matches they allowed 40 points (8 points per match),......
BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
26 Jul 2014, 22:07
#4
26 Jul 2014, 22:07#4
 They allowed 8 points per last 5 matches you say- care to explain?

RO
RooinekCaptain18,117 posts
26 Jul 2014, 22:11
#5
26 Jul 2014, 22:11#5
"They allowed 8 points per last 5 matches you say- care to explain?"
Pfffffffffffffffhahahahahahaha!
Never underestimate Baboon-ou's stupidity!
MO
MozartCaptain49,914 posts
26 Jul 2014, 23:44
#6
26 Jul 2014, 23:44#6
 Jaco was poor....the clothes line tackle on White deserved a card.....likewise the jesey pull by Beale. The School master lecturing at every scrum was tedious....and he missed many occasions when the Tahs simply dove over the ball at ruck time. A pedantic, inaccurate performance.
BE
Beeno1Captain40,032 posts
27 Jul 2014, 00:16
#7
27 Jul 2014, 00:16#7
 Nonsense Moz if you are referring  to Skelton - white ducked down and in fact the penalty was a harsh call. Mallet said Jaco had a good game and he did.  Dont be influenced by kbbs squealings or by gonz ou the grunt for that matter. 
So at least the crusties didn't burgle a home final which they never deserved.
Explain the 8 points story rooitwit.
WA
WardadPro6,663 posts
27 Jul 2014, 02:47
#8
27 Jul 2014, 02:47#8
 Beandork go and ask any child , even very stupid ones ,to explain simple division to you.BP is right on the money I reckon  !
MO
MozartCaptain49,914 posts
27 Jul 2014, 03:11
#9
27 Jul 2014, 03:11#9
Skelton was beaten on the step and swung an arm. It was a classic instance.  
BR
BrycyPro4,671 posts
27 Jul 2014, 03:55
#10
27 Jul 2014, 03:55#10
 ....Bean Brain sticking up for a Samoan's head high tackle...I DON"T BELIEVE WHAT I"M READING !!!...after all the nasty things he's said about Samoans..... that's just tooooo funny...
PA
PapamoaClub Pro683 posts
27 Jul 2014, 03:57
#11
27 Jul 2014, 03:57#11
 Crusaders should dominate the Waratahs at the set piece. Line-outs and scrums should be interesting, Brumbies made the Waratahs really struggle at the line-outs and scrums. Waratahs have fancy back-line but they hardly had to many opportunities except when Mogg gave it through poor kicking and trying to counter attack.
Crusaders wont be so weak with Dagg showing some great form, Nadolo could create some real havoc. Dan Carter will improve next week,  Crusaders will be very hungry for their 8th title, its been a long time between drinks and they re looking very sharp and organized compared to the Waratahs who looked to just rely on the big names to create something. Waratahs will need a far better game plan next week or the Crusaders could put an embarrassing score on them.
CR
Crusaders#1Club Pro179 posts
27 Jul 2014, 04:03
#12
27 Jul 2014, 04:03#12
hBlack power ...don't let beendick bother you he doesn't have a fucken clue...I don't even read his shit anymore....he's an excuses man....
Saders were awesome last night ....set piece dominance! Layed the platform for a COMPLETE performance....Read,carter,franks McCaw all outstanding...Special note about the old timers!!!Ritchie was the best loosie on the park...easily!Dan has slotted in at 12 like he never played any where else....his interchanging with slade is on the money....not that I'd play him there for the AB,s but I do believe it's a big positive for his running game at 10....Tah,s won't know what hit them this week!
sharkbok
sharkbokCaptain23,294 posts
27 Jul 2014, 05:00
#13
27 Jul 2014, 05:00#13
Crusaders showed why they make up the bulk of the AllBlacks. They allways peak at the business end of the tournament. It will be tough beating the Warratahs at home. For the Brumbies they had a local derby which is allways asking different questions. 
Crusaders have easily been the best team in SuperXV history, just not sure if they are good as they have ever been over recent years. Although Carter and Mccaw, combined with Kieren Read who has peaked- is going to be a tough ask...

PA
PapamoaClub Pro683 posts
27 Jul 2014, 10:03
#14
27 Jul 2014, 10:03#14
 Izzy struggles to get involved unless some bonehead kicks it to him all day with no chases, otherwise he's their to make up the numbers. Dagg has an excellent boot and will put it deep into touch inside the 22 to create a forward advantage. Actually anywhere inside the Waratahs half will be a forward advantage. Skelton looks tired after 10 minutes doubt he will play a full half against the All Blacks or Springboks , different level. One soft run through poor defense isn't anything to worry about. Wallabies are already calling him the AB destroyer though.
JW
Just_winCaptain18,570 posts
27 Jul 2014, 10:57
#15
27 Jul 2014, 10:57#15
Skelton has improved his game & had more game time as the season went on. But I agree that at test level he won't cut it as an 80 minute player. The intensity & speed of the game will wear him out in no time flat. He will be ok as a bench player.
Coaches will continue to develop him so we will see how he goes over the next couple of years.
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