SF: Otago v BoP
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We can live without dazzling Finn but if Millar isn't avaliable it's real tough
Potential injuries to Millar, TUJ, Hurley, Nareki. That is a lot
What’s happened to Millar? I had to turn off and pay attention to work
Comms said HIA
He’s from Gore, he won’t have many brain cells. He’ll be fine
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Finn Hurley is looking very uncomfortable
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Nareki finished strong.
Millar HIA so hopefully he passes.
Finn goneski I reckon.
Umaga-Jensen looked worst for wear
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@frugby cheers, sorta in disbelief we weren't meant to make the final, all the Rugby scribes were predicting David Havili & Blackadders crew to be there at the business end, I thank Razor for giving us Lio-Willie back on loan I also have to thank Northland for sending Casey down it's just all coming up glorious for this once again Mighty Otago Union
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Well done Otago. Very hungry all night. Very disappointed by Bop. Nowhere near their best. Ruck clean out was poor. I am not a fan of Cashmores kick and pass execution. Often seem rushed and without direction to me. But he will get better. Lalomilo usually not such a turnstile on defence either. Wonder if some guys were carrying injuries.
Cam Millar was most impressive. Really don't get why Highlanders fans so keen to have him gone.
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@ARHS said in SF: Otago v BoP:
Cam Millar was most impressive. Really don't get why Highlanders fans so keen to have him gone.
I don't! I was willing to live in a world where Cam is the landers 10, Hurley or Solomon is the 22, as Muliania develops behind the scenes,
Josh Jacomb as 10 for the Chiefs & D Mac as the fullback should've been the Vision sold to Jacomb from Jonno
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Another week where again I think the referee deserves a lot of credit. You don't get open entertaining games like that without the officials applying common sense, so credit to Paul Williams.
Just ten penalties, and I think four of those were in the first 10 minutes.
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@frugby said in SF: Otago v BoP:
Another week where again I think the referee deserves a lot of credit. You don't get open entertaining games like that without the officials applying common sense, so credit to Paul Williams.
Just ten penalties, and I think four of those were in the first 10 minutes.
Funny you say that, I got message from my son saying exactly at end of game, saying he thought Williams should get MOTM as he just made such a great job!
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Just such a massive effort from Otago to be so consistent throughout that whole game. Did not expect them to put a score like that on such a class outfit like BOP.
Cam Millar stood up last night and showed the game is slowing down for him and he really looks comfortable running that team around the field. His game direction has improved massively, kicking game more accurate and when it comes to goal kicking you won’t find anyone better in the comp. It’s his attacking game that has taken the biggest step up this season, he’s back to taking the line on and actually being a threat, he’s had a couple serious ankle injured and can’t help but think that’s impacted his confidence in that aspect of his game. At 23 years old there’s still a lot of maturing and growing to do, he has definitely turned a corner which is promising. He has taken some serious licks on here over the last couple seasons so I couldn’t be happier for the guy.
Like I said after the final round robin win against Auckland, any win from there on was a bonus on what had already been a season above expectations. I’m pretty confident when I say no Otago fan expected a season like this, shield is locked away for summer, 7 wins on the bounce(first time since 1998) and gearing up for a final. Here’s hoping we finish strong and end on a dream season. Either way, proud as punch of this group.
Go the golden O.
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I suspect the improvement we have seen from Millar has a bit to do with Pledger. That kid seems to be a player that facilitates those around him play to better.
