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  • F Frank

    Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

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    @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

    Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

    Tom's too little to be an AB lock.

    To be honest, Eklund looks pretty small to be a contender at hooker as well - though he has played well this season. I would have been pretty surprised to see him there, so Tana and Richard not convincing me.

    And if de Groot has failed to meet his fitness targets, which seems to have been widely publicised, then I'm pleased to see Fozzie taking a leaf out of Dame Noeline's book and giving him a boot up the arse.

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      If they did go for a replacement, like for like would suggest MSR gets a call. Although I might personally plump for maybe IWL. Take a punt.

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      • Chris B.C Chris B.

        @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

        Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

        Tom's too little to be an AB lock.

        To be honest, Eklund looks pretty small to be a contender at hooker as well - though he has played well this season. I would have been pretty surprised to see him there, so Tana and Richard not convincing me.

        And if de Groot has failed to meet his fitness targets, which seems to have been widely publicised, then I'm pleased to see Fozzie taking a leaf out of Dame Noeline's book and giving him a boot up the arse.

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        @Chris-B said in All Blacks 2022:

        @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

        Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

        Tom's too little to be an AB lock.

        To be honest, Eklund looks pretty small to be a contender at hooker as well - though he has played well this season. I would have been pretty surprised to see him there, so Tana and Richard not convincing me.

        And if de Groot has failed to meet his fitness targets, which seems to have been widely publicised, then I'm pleased to see Fozzie taking a leaf out of Dame Noeline's book and giving him a boot up the arse.

        Would it be possible and how long would it take for someone like Tom Robinson to put on 5kg?
        Is it possible?
        Certainly has the workrate, right attitude and lineout prowess.

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        • CrucialC Crucial

          @Kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:

          @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

          with Lord unfortunately gone for the season, Tom Robinson might eventually earn his way into ABs camp maybe🤔

          Seems strange not to replace Lord, even with a lock. Surely it's worth looking at someone?

          Adding Robinson would at least put pressure on Vaai to perform as the lock/blindside and give an option to replace him if he gets injured.

          There’s quite a bit in the Players agreement around being named in the first squad of the season. If they really needed someone else they would call them in but it does complicate things slightly

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          @Crucial said in All Blacks 2022:

          @Kirwan said in All Blacks 2022:

          @FakatavaAllBlack said in All Blacks 2022:

          with Lord unfortunately gone for the season, Tom Robinson might eventually earn his way into ABs camp maybe🤔

          Seems strange not to replace Lord, even with a lock. Surely it's worth looking at someone?

          Adding Robinson would at least put pressure on Vaai to perform as the lock/blindside and give an option to replace him if he gets injured.

          There’s quite a bit in the Players agreement around being named in the first squad of the season. If they really needed someone else they would call them in but it does complicate things slightly

          Would they still have to pay Lord if he was already injured when they selected him?

          More genius selection lol

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          • F Frank

            @Chris-B said in All Blacks 2022:

            @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

            Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

            Tom's too little to be an AB lock.

            To be honest, Eklund looks pretty small to be a contender at hooker as well - though he has played well this season. I would have been pretty surprised to see him there, so Tana and Richard not convincing me.

            And if de Groot has failed to meet his fitness targets, which seems to have been widely publicised, then I'm pleased to see Fozzie taking a leaf out of Dame Noeline's book and giving him a boot up the arse.

            Would it be possible and how long would it take for someone like Tom Robinson to put on 5kg?
            Is it possible?
            Certainly has the workrate, right attitude and lineout prowess.

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            @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

            @Chris-B said in All Blacks 2022:

            @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

            Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

            Tom's too little to be an AB lock.

            To be honest, Eklund looks pretty small to be a contender at hooker as well - though he has played well this season. I would have been pretty surprised to see him there, so Tana and Richard not convincing me.

            And if de Groot has failed to meet his fitness targets, which seems to have been widely publicised, then I'm pleased to see Fozzie taking a leaf out of Dame Noeline's book and giving him a boot up the arse.

            Would it be possible and how long would it take for someone like Tom Robinson to put on 5kg?
            Is it possible?
            Certainly has the workrate, right attitude and lineout prowess.

            Why not just pick him at 6?

            I would've.

            Guys with his height and mobility don't grow on trees - whereas at lock he's always going to be stretching in terms of height and weight.

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            • Chris B.C Chris B.

              @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

              @Chris-B said in All Blacks 2022:

              @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

              Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

              Tom's too little to be an AB lock.

              To be honest, Eklund looks pretty small to be a contender at hooker as well - though he has played well this season. I would have been pretty surprised to see him there, so Tana and Richard not convincing me.

              And if de Groot has failed to meet his fitness targets, which seems to have been widely publicised, then I'm pleased to see Fozzie taking a leaf out of Dame Noeline's book and giving him a boot up the arse.

              Would it be possible and how long would it take for someone like Tom Robinson to put on 5kg?
              Is it possible?
              Certainly has the workrate, right attitude and lineout prowess.

              Why not just pick him at 6?

              I would've.

              Guys with his height and mobility don't grow on trees - whereas at lock he's always going to be stretching in terms of height and weight.

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              @Chris-B said in All Blacks 2022:

              @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

              @Chris-B said in All Blacks 2022:

              @Frank said in All Blacks 2022:

              Perhaps if Tom tears it up in the grand final, then he might be named? Nah, probably not.

              Tom's too little to be an AB lock.

              To be honest, Eklund looks pretty small to be a contender at hooker as well - though he has played well this season. I would have been pretty surprised to see him there, so Tana and Richard not convincing me.

              And if de Groot has failed to meet his fitness targets, which seems to have been widely publicised, then I'm pleased to see Fozzie taking a leaf out of Dame Noeline's book and giving him a boot up the arse.

              Would it be possible and how long would it take for someone like Tom Robinson to put on 5kg?
              Is it possible?
              Certainly has the workrate, right attitude and lineout prowess.

              Why not just pick him at 6?

              I would've.

              Guys with his height and mobility don't grow on trees - whereas at lock he's always going to be stretching in terms of height and weight.

              You realise he is taller than Scott Barrett?

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                So why is Foster not bringing in a replacement for Lord? As a Coach he ia a bloody idiot for not replacing him. That is the $1m question.

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                  I am sure there will be a replacement player named eventually but there is no need to do that today, the day before the final.

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                  • number9N number9

                    So why is Foster not bringing in a replacement for Lord? As a Coach he ia a bloody idiot for not replacing him. That is the $1m question.

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                    #3063

                    @number9 It's only three tests. Do they really need more than 4 locks? After all, they may still include a replacement in the RC squad.

                    For the Ireland Series, maybe they'll use one or more of the Māori ABs locks as injury cover/back-up. Both squads have crossed-over in the past.

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                    • StargazerS Stargazer

                      @number9 It's only three tests. Do they really need more than 4 locks? After all, they may still include a replacement in the RC squad.

                      For the Ireland Series, maybe they'll use one or more of the Māori ABs locks as injury cover/back-up. Both squads have crossed-over in the past.

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                      @Stargazer issue is that they won't be replacing Lord. They do not say that they will use the Maoris. This just shows how much of a moron Foster is. Bring Robinson into the environment or even Goodhue.

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                      • number9N number9

                        @Stargazer issue is that they won't be replacing Lord. They do not say that they will use the Maoris. This just shows how much of a moron Foster is. Bring Robinson into the environment or even Goodhue.

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                        @number9 No, I think @Bovidae has a good point. No need to rush it.

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                        • number9N number9

                          @Stargazer issue is that they won't be replacing Lord. They do not say that they will use the Maoris. This just shows how much of a moron Foster is. Bring Robinson into the environment or even Goodhue.

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                          @number9 said in All Blacks 2022:

                          @Stargazer issue is that they won't be replacing Lord. They do not say that they will use the Maoris. This just shows how much of a moron Foster is. Bring Robinson into the environment or even Goodhue.

                          They may have forgotten they must report every movement and thought to you? You should write him a letter to remind him and tell him how utterly disgusted you are! It's just not on is it? Morans!

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                          • number9N number9

                            So why is Foster not bringing in a replacement for Lord? As a Coach he ia a bloody idiot for not replacing him. That is the $1m question.

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                            @number9 said in All Blacks 2022:

                            So why is Foster not bringing in a replacement for Lord? As a Coach he ia a bloody idiot for not replacing him. That is the $1m question.

                            It’s about a $1 question.

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                            • BonesB Bones

                              @number9 said in All Blacks 2022:

                              @Stargazer issue is that they won't be replacing Lord. They do not say that they will use the Maoris. This just shows how much of a moron Foster is. Bring Robinson into the environment or even Goodhue.

                              They may have forgotten they must report every movement and thought to you? You should write him a letter to remind him and tell him how utterly disgusted you are! It's just not on is it? Morans!

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                              • CrucialC Crucial

                                @number9 said in All Blacks 2022:

                                So why is Foster not bringing in a replacement for Lord? As a Coach he ia a bloody idiot for not replacing him. That is the $1m question.

                                It’s about a $1 question.

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                                @Crucial now definitely $1m and Foster is definitely a moron. You Chiefs supporters need to stop drinking the Foster-Aid

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                                  @Crucial now definitely $1m and Foster is definitely a moron. You Chiefs supporters need to stop drinking the Foster-Aid

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                                  @number9 said in All Blacks 2022:

                                  @Crucial now definitely $1m and Foster is definitely a moron. You Chiefs supporters need to stop drinking the Foster-Aid

                                  Lol fuck yeah!! You Chiefs dickheads need to check yourselves. With your foster loving.

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                                    One thing Fozzie has done is bring out the pashun amongst the fanbase!

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                                      Play the ball, not the man.

                                      Ta.

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                                          Play the ball, not the man.

                                          Ta.

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