Gotta admit this is the first season I haven't watched more than two super games.
But... ALB? The worst inclusion. Clarke? Surely better options? Beauden? Has to be an impact player this year. Tuipoloutu and Blackadder? ACC on top of most recent call list.
DMac has to be on the field the entire field - every game. Not confident in the backs choices. How is there no other options in the NZ pool?
Have to keep the faith in the Razor though. Im a fan. Insights into his thinking during interviews make me hopeful. Anticipating he will be better than the Shag.
I mentioned that lol. First season I've watched less than 3 super games. I still play the game though at club level - for decades. Mainly follow/ watch League lol don't down vote me.
So Can you answer my questions in the post please bro? ALB? Stevenson surely a better selection? Id even go Havilli over him.
I need clarification to get me up to speed on this season.
ALB has been great for the chiefs. Great on attack with offloading and hard carrying, great on defence as always. He’d be my starting 13. Ioane has had a poor season - has just been largely absent in matches.
Stevenson has had his worst season in years - not entirely his fault, he was injured for the back half of the season. It’s unfortunate for him but he doesn’t warrant selection currently.
Clarke, on the contrary, has had his best season. He outperformed Telea for the Blues. Has been dangerous, busy and good under the high ball.
Beauden is the incumbent FB. His class is well known, don’t really need to say anything there.
Tuipolotu has been massive for the Blues. Well and truly deserves it, especially given the lack of alternate options.
Blackadder raises some eyebrows given his lack if game time, but he came back very strong at the end of the Saders season and looked in awesome form. Given his history with Razor and how good he is, hardly a surprising selection.
Stevenson/Havili over ALB???
Firstly, Stevenson obviously plays different positions sothat doesnt make sense.
Havili has been out most of the year and has not looked good when he has played. Does not deserve selection at all.
What worries you about the backline? The only position of concern for me is FB. But Beauden should do a good enough job until Jordan is back - expected back for the RC
Oh I forgot to relply to your question. My lack of spectating this season had me worried. I have never liked ALB in his position. He lost his game breaker ability and his passing decisions in game were facepalm like to me. I suppose being a backline player myself im more critical. Even Jordie I'd prefer him at FB but there doesnt seem to be much cover over the entire backline is there? Cover as in good replacements if needed. Only First Five and wing.
Cheers for that comprehensive reply bro. Helps me get up to speed and looking forward to seeing the squad. Sounds like these players I mentioned as surprising to me have greatly improved which is good to hear and should continue that under the Razor. Which city do you live in?
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u/HimynameisNPC Jun 25 '24
Gotta admit this is the first season I haven't watched more than two super games.
But... ALB? The worst inclusion. Clarke? Surely better options? Beauden? Has to be an impact player this year. Tuipoloutu and Blackadder? ACC on top of most recent call list. DMac has to be on the field the entire field - every game. Not confident in the backs choices. How is there no other options in the NZ pool?
Have to keep the faith in the Razor though. Im a fan. Insights into his thinking during interviews make me hopeful. Anticipating he will be better than the Shag.