Semi Final 2 - NZ v Australia - Eden Park - Page 4

centurymaker · 15-10-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

Tonight's haka will be one for the ages.

Edit - I take that back ABs would be foolish to put too much energy into it. Instead of the game.

should just go with the traditional 'ka mate ka mate ka ora ka ora' haka. (even though i prefer the other one)

centurymaker · 15-10-2011, 07:10 PM

tomorrow should be a public holiday IMO.

Hurricane · 15-10-2011, 07:14 PM

I am not going into the office if we lose.

wellAlbidarned · 15-10-2011, 10:51 PM

Going to chuck a deckchair up on the roof to get a good view of the rioting and pillaging if we lose.

Hurricane · 15-10-2011, 11:10 PM

In 1999 after we lost - I was in Canada and talking to a Kiwi he said "I just feel like breaking something anything" And I felt the same way. Somewhere there will be trouble tonight (if the unthinkable happens)

Burgey · 16-10-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

In 1999 after we lost - I was in Canada and talking to a Kiwi he said "I just feel like breaking something anything" And I felt the same way. Somewhere there will be trouble tonight (if the unthinkable happens)

Unthinkable?

Somerset · 16-10-2011, 12:04 AM

I think the difference between 1999 and tonight, is that in 1999 a loss was almost unthinkable and so the disappointment was because the loss was so unexpected. Basically no one picked the French to win but they played brilliantly, particularly after halftime. I think a better comparison is to 2007 where although France again went into the match with little chance of winning, the ABs loss was more a result of their own shortcomings. In terms of the way the match played out, there were a number of similarities to the SA vs Australia match last weekend. Just looking at the way the bets have fallen for tonight's game, it would appear as though theres some advocates for an Australian victory, but I think the main contributing factor as to who wins, as in 2007, will be how the ABs handle the pressure.

Hurricane · 16-10-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Unthinkable?

Hurricane · 16-10-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Burgey

Unthinkable?

I see your question now

An outcome that we do not want to consider - not an outcome that is impossible as aussie are a good chance with or without Beale.

Good luck to your team!

benchmark00 · 16-10-2011, 01:46 AM

Nervous itbt.

Spikey · 16-10-2011, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hurricane

In 1999 after we lost - I was in Canada and talking to a Kiwi he said "I just feel like breaking something anything" And I felt the same way. Somewhere there will be trouble tonight (if the unthinkable happens)

(christchurch joke here)

Hurricane · 16-10-2011, 02:06 AM

C'mon Cruden

BoyBrumby · 16-10-2011, 02:15 AM

Joubert has decided to keep a close eye on Pocock, obviously.

Pleased, tbh, because he did get away with murder versus the Saffers.

Johnners · 16-10-2011, 02:18 AM

Think we can be thankful we're only 5 points behind after that start.

BoyBrumby · 16-10-2011, 02:22 AM

Joubert having a blinder so far. Oz collapse the scrum under pressure (standard MO) and, lo and behold, are pinged.

Weepu's kicking not the best today tho.

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centurymaker International Vice-Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,254	tomorrow should be a public holiday IMO.

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Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,361	In 1999 after we lost - I was in Canada and talking to a Kiwi he said "I just feel like breaking something anything" And I felt the same way. Somewhere there will be trouble tonight (if the unthinkable happens)

16-10-2011, 12:04 AM	#52 (permalink)
Somerset Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9,863	I think the difference between 1999 and tonight, is that in 1999 a loss was almost unthinkable and so the disappointment was because the loss was so unexpected. Basically no one picked the French to win but they played brilliantly, particularly after halftime. I think a better comparison is to 2007 where although France again went into the match with little chance of winning, the ABs loss was more a result of their own shortcomings. In terms of the way the match played out, there were a number of similarities to the SA vs Australia match last weekend. Just looking at the way the bets have fallen for tonight's game, it would appear as though theres some advocates for an Australian victory, but I think the main contributing factor as to who wins, as in 2007, will be how the ABs handle the pressure.

16-10-2011, 02:06 AM	#57 (permalink)
Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,361	C'mon Cruden

16-10-2011, 02:22 AM	#60 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,646	Joubert having a blinder so far. Oz collapse the scrum under pressure (standard MO) and, lo and behold, are pinged. Weepu's kicking not the best today tho.

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