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[2014 ITM Cup] Predictions
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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 662232" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>I reckon this could be the year that Canterbury may not win. This is perhaps a brave call - they have won the last 6 in a row - but I think they are missing a number of key players this season. The likes of Cory Flynn and George Whitelock have been key members of the Canterbury pack these last few years and I feel they will be missed. I assume Joe Moody has joined the AB's squad on a more permanent basis now which leaves them very short at LH prop, and they don't have the loose-forward depth they have had in the past (with G Whitelock and Taufua gone).</p><p></p><p>I feel their biggest loss this season is Andy Ellis, as he is a brilliant player at this level. Heinz has some skills, but doesn't have Ellis's ability to control a game. The Canterbury backline actually looks more dangerous than the Crusaders backline - Keresoma, Osbourne, and McNicholl could potentially form a lethal back three - but I'm not sure they will be as effective as in the past without Ellis controlling the game from halfback.</p><p></p><p>Ok, so I've changed my mind. Canterbury will win again. They always do.</p><p></p><p>As has been mentioned the Auckland side looks very handy, though I do think they are lacking some experience up front. The backline does look very exciting though!</p><p></p><p>My prediction:</p><p></p><p><strong>Premiership</strong></p><p>1. Canterbury</p><p>2. Auckland</p><p>3. Counties</p><p>4. Taranaki</p><p>5. Wellington</p><p>6. Tasman</p><p>7. Waikato</p><p></p><p><strong>Championship</strong></p><p><strong></strong>1. Hawke's Bay</p><p>2. Otago</p><p>3. Manawatu</p><p>4. Southland</p><p>5. Bay of Plenty</p><p>6. Northland</p><p>7. North Harbour (the never fail to under perform...).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 662232, member: 24910"] I reckon this could be the year that Canterbury may not win. This is perhaps a brave call - they have won the last 6 in a row - but I think they are missing a number of key players this season. The likes of Cory Flynn and George Whitelock have been key members of the Canterbury pack these last few years and I feel they will be missed. I assume Joe Moody has joined the AB's squad on a more permanent basis now which leaves them very short at LH prop, and they don't have the loose-forward depth they have had in the past (with G Whitelock and Taufua gone). I feel their biggest loss this season is Andy Ellis, as he is a brilliant player at this level. Heinz has some skills, but doesn't have Ellis's ability to control a game. The Canterbury backline actually looks more dangerous than the Crusaders backline - Keresoma, Osbourne, and McNicholl could potentially form a lethal back three - but I'm not sure they will be as effective as in the past without Ellis controlling the game from halfback. Ok, so I've changed my mind. Canterbury will win again. They always do. As has been mentioned the Auckland side looks very handy, though I do think they are lacking some experience up front. The backline does look very exciting though! My prediction: [B]Premiership[/B] 1. Canterbury 2. Auckland 3. Counties 4. Taranaki 5. Wellington 6. Tasman 7. Waikato [B]Championship [/B]1. Hawke's Bay 2. Otago 3. Manawatu 4. Southland 5. Bay of Plenty 6. Northland 7. North Harbour (the never fail to under perform...). [/QUOTE]
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