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[EOYT] Canada vs. New Zealand Maori. 03/11/13
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<blockquote data-quote="rusty_lock" data-source="post: 603258" data-attributes="member: 43030"><p>Really pleasantly surprised by the game. I don't think the scoreline truly reflected the contest. I expected that it would be a really lopsided affair but really it was fairly even for good stretches and the Canadian desire to entertain vs. sound tactical decisions was costly. Did they even one time kick for territory?</p><p> </p><p>Hassler looked good and so did Trainor and I really like Evans at 15. Except for Pritchard's world class goal kicking he might start having a hard time cracking the lineup. Too bad for Hearn because he really looked like he was having one of his better games. Braid was disappointing in relief. I thought Underwood had some good patches and showed some good attacking flair but made some questionable decision that marred the performance. Jones at 12 was pretty disappointing. My biggest disappointment of the day was Mack. Not for his effort, he was tenacious, but he just seemed to be trying to do to much and it just wasn't coming off. I am and will continue to be a big Mack fan he just needs to remember it's 15's and not 7's. I thought Mackenzie coming in was an upgrade on this day and he provided good service, even under pressure.</p><p></p><p>Carpenter ran hot and cold, maybe more cold than hot, I had mixed feelings about his performance. Dala looked good early so his injury hurt us badly at the break down. Kleeberger was decent but he is still not up to his old form. Perhaps more game time over the next 3 weeks will see that reemerge. Moonlight was Ok. He tackled well enough but just didn't have enough impact at the break down and more than anything that is what you need from your 7. Ardron was a beast and showed his class all over the park, even though he was playing out of position. Phelan was adequate if uninspiring but the entire front row deserves a hand for a solid performance. Woolridge scumaged much better than I expected. Barkwell probably had his best lineout day that I have ever seen and Buydens was very good all day long. He was much better with ball in hand than I remember being or expected on the night.</p><p></p><p>Overall the two things that cost the most was the handling errors and ball security at the tackle/ruck.</p><p></p><p>All in all not a terrible performance against a pretty strong side and it just begs the question... "What if the missing pro's had been available" I'll be interested to read other's opinions as I know mine is probably very biased. This should give them good confidence knowing they ran with a bigger than average dog and didn't get mauled and prepare them really well for a big test next week against Georgia.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rusty_lock, post: 603258, member: 43030"] Really pleasantly surprised by the game. I don't think the scoreline truly reflected the contest. I expected that it would be a really lopsided affair but really it was fairly even for good stretches and the Canadian desire to entertain vs. sound tactical decisions was costly. Did they even one time kick for territory? Hassler looked good and so did Trainor and I really like Evans at 15. Except for Pritchard's world class goal kicking he might start having a hard time cracking the lineup. Too bad for Hearn because he really looked like he was having one of his better games. Braid was disappointing in relief. I thought Underwood had some good patches and showed some good attacking flair but made some questionable decision that marred the performance. Jones at 12 was pretty disappointing. My biggest disappointment of the day was Mack. Not for his effort, he was tenacious, but he just seemed to be trying to do to much and it just wasn't coming off. I am and will continue to be a big Mack fan he just needs to remember it's 15's and not 7's. I thought Mackenzie coming in was an upgrade on this day and he provided good service, even under pressure. Carpenter ran hot and cold, maybe more cold than hot, I had mixed feelings about his performance. Dala looked good early so his injury hurt us badly at the break down. Kleeberger was decent but he is still not up to his old form. Perhaps more game time over the next 3 weeks will see that reemerge. Moonlight was Ok. He tackled well enough but just didn't have enough impact at the break down and more than anything that is what you need from your 7. Ardron was a beast and showed his class all over the park, even though he was playing out of position. Phelan was adequate if uninspiring but the entire front row deserves a hand for a solid performance. Woolridge scumaged much better than I expected. Barkwell probably had his best lineout day that I have ever seen and Buydens was very good all day long. He was much better with ball in hand than I remember being or expected on the night. Overall the two things that cost the most was the handling errors and ball security at the tackle/ruck. All in all not a terrible performance against a pretty strong side and it just begs the question... "What if the missing pro's had been available" I'll be interested to read other's opinions as I know mine is probably very biased. This should give them good confidence knowing they ran with a bigger than average dog and didn't get mauled and prepare them really well for a big test next week against Georgia. [/QUOTE]
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