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[2014 ITM Cup] Round 7
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF Mr Fish" data-source="post: 674458" data-attributes="member: 20892"><p>What a great game of rugby that was - probably one of my top matches of the season! (It always helps when Auckland loses)</p><p></p><p>> I've never been a fan of Broadhurst in the past, but his form this year, particularly in the ITM Cup, has been very good. If he pushes on for the Canes in 2015 he could well be looking at a potential All Blacks call up should injury strike. </p><p>> It's interesting to see that after a horrid start Taranaki's lineout has started to function reasonably effectively. It's helped that Marshall has started throwing the ball in straight, but I guess it's just taken the team to gel a bit.</p><p>> Speaking of Marshall, it's not often you see hookers playing 80 minute matches, especially one as fast paced as that. He is a great grafter, I'm not sure if he hits the most rucks of any Taranaki player, but he certainly gets to a fair few. You can see why Rennie and co took a shine to him early on. Hopefully he continues to work on his throwing (and he loses the ball in contact a bit too often for my liking) as I honestly believe that's the only thing keeping him out of the All Blacks (the same goes for Coltman, really, but at least Marshall is starting matches at the moment).</p><p>> Mitchell Crosswell made a good impact off the bench. He looks a lot bigger than what he's listed at.</p><p>> Gibson-Park has been good for Taranaki this year, him and Hall will make a good one-two punch for the Blues next season.</p><p>> Marty McKenzie has to be one of the finds of the year. Whilst there are a number of good explanations for why Taranaki have finally started to score tries, certainly it helps to have a first five with an attacking mindset. It would be a shame if he missed out on a Super contract next season.</p><p>> Are Charlie Ngatai and Seta Tamanivalu the best midfield in the competition? Tamanivalu was a part of the Chiefs WTS in 2014, hopefully they get him to sign on as a full time squad member for 2015. Even if Kahui returns there should be another spot in the backline for a centre/winger such as Tamanivalu.</p><p>> James Marshall is a bit of an unsung hero for Taranaki. I feel his game has really stepped up this year.</p><p>> Auckland... Well. They continue to run hot and cold, they're at risk of losing their playoff spot to Waikato (thought I can't really see this happening), which should be unthinkable given the talent they have at their disposal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF Mr Fish, post: 674458, member: 20892"] What a great game of rugby that was - probably one of my top matches of the season! (It always helps when Auckland loses) > I've never been a fan of Broadhurst in the past, but his form this year, particularly in the ITM Cup, has been very good. If he pushes on for the Canes in 2015 he could well be looking at a potential All Blacks call up should injury strike. > It's interesting to see that after a horrid start Taranaki's lineout has started to function reasonably effectively. It's helped that Marshall has started throwing the ball in straight, but I guess it's just taken the team to gel a bit. > Speaking of Marshall, it's not often you see hookers playing 80 minute matches, especially one as fast paced as that. He is a great grafter, I'm not sure if he hits the most rucks of any Taranaki player, but he certainly gets to a fair few. You can see why Rennie and co took a shine to him early on. Hopefully he continues to work on his throwing (and he loses the ball in contact a bit too often for my liking) as I honestly believe that's the only thing keeping him out of the All Blacks (the same goes for Coltman, really, but at least Marshall is starting matches at the moment). > Mitchell Crosswell made a good impact off the bench. He looks a lot bigger than what he's listed at. > Gibson-Park has been good for Taranaki this year, him and Hall will make a good one-two punch for the Blues next season. > Marty McKenzie has to be one of the finds of the year. Whilst there are a number of good explanations for why Taranaki have finally started to score tries, certainly it helps to have a first five with an attacking mindset. It would be a shame if he missed out on a Super contract next season. > Are Charlie Ngatai and Seta Tamanivalu the best midfield in the competition? Tamanivalu was a part of the Chiefs WTS in 2014, hopefully they get him to sign on as a full time squad member for 2015. Even if Kahui returns there should be another spot in the backline for a centre/winger such as Tamanivalu. > James Marshall is a bit of an unsung hero for Taranaki. I feel his game has really stepped up this year. > Auckland... Well. They continue to run hot and cold, they're at risk of losing their playoff spot to Waikato (thought I can't really see this happening), which should be unthinkable given the talent they have at their disposal. [/QUOTE]
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