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Post by Gunner Fri 23 Aug - 3:55

Just a few random thoughts before the weekend.

1. If Australia thought the drought between Bledisloes was a long one spare a thought for us long suffering Otago fans. If 11 years seems a long time then think again. Today Otago challenges Waikato for the Ranfurly Shield. The last time the shield was in Dunedin was in the 1950s. All (most) of my fellow kiwis have tasted success when it comes to the Ranfurly shield. C'mon Blue. Its time to end the misery.

2. Good luck to Tom Taylor at weekend. He seems like a good guy and he's a very able footballer too. Much like his dad (who also began his rugby in Dunedin) he is a no frills- do the job footballer. He is not " The latest legend to be unleased" as described by a fellow 606V2 poster. Give the guy a break and see how he does.

3. 100 test caps to Tony Woodcock at weekend. Still one of the best. You dont prop an ABs scrum for 10+ years and be average. He will always be remembered for "that try" in Oct 2011. I cant remember Woody ever tweeting about a toxic atmosphere!

4. Time to stop booing Quade. (Period!!!)

5. How did Highlanders just avoid wooden spoon? All 5 starters from highlanders in last weeks test were quality performers.

6. Ma'a shouldnt play SXV next year. A couple of games for Oriental Rongatai and then into Abs. Predicting big season for Ma'a again. Gr8 test footballer. Would have loved him to square off against Jamie Roberts, again, at the end of year.

7. Again! Go Blue. Common Otago. Put me out of my misery!

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Post by GloriousEmpire Fri 23 Aug - 4:23

He is a legend you know. Just wait and see...

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Post by aucklandlaurie Fri 23 Aug - 5:32


101 victories over the Wallabies. the first International team reach this milestone.

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Post by kiakahaaotearoa Fri 23 Aug - 9:24

Just 100 so far Laurie. Hopefully tomorrow will be 101.

Gunner I'm surprised it's been such a drought for Otago. As a Southern man and one who prefers Speights you have my sword and my axe for the game.

100 tests for a prop is a great achievement.

Here's hoping for a memorable weekend for all southerners including Taylor.

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Post by aucklandlaurie Fri 23 Aug - 9:29


6 all in the shield game after 20 minutes.

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Post by aucklandlaurie Fri 23 Aug - 9:51


Half time: Otago 16 Waikato 13.

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Post by kiakahaaotearoa Fri 23 Aug - 9:54

Come on you Southern Men! Cheers for the updates Laurie!

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Post by aucklandlaurie Fri 23 Aug - 10:19

19 all at the 60 minute mark.

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Post by kiakahaaotearoa Fri 23 Aug - 10:21

Kick home to the finish Otago! Shut those furious cow bells up.

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Post by aucklandlaurie Fri 23 Aug - 10:31

otago 26, waikato 19 at the 70 minute mark.

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Post by aucklandlaurie Fri 23 Aug - 10:46

After 83 minutes 30 seconds:

Otago 26, Waikato 19, the shield goes to Dunedin for the first time since 1957.

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Post by GloriousEmpire Fri 23 Aug - 10:48

TJ Ioane is a star in the making I think.

An abrasive flanker who seems to command the gain line in attack and defence. Interesting prospect.

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Post by kiakahaaotearoa Fri 23 Aug - 12:01

Congrats gunner! Good omen for Taylor tomorrow.

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Post by nganboy Fri 23 Aug - 13:39

Good one Gunner you link Otago winning the Ranfurly Shield with Aus winning the Bledisloe - now you've done for us.
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Post by kiakahaaotearoa Fri 23 Aug - 14:12

No he was saying Australia has to wait as long as Otago did before they next win the Bledisloe. Very Happy 

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Post by alanmackie6 Fri 23 Aug - 14:49

Yes,sans Young Vic post1950 a long time between Ranfurly glory,Highlanders not the same
without Thomson.Slade heading home to Crusaders covering DC`s sabbatical wish your side
well Gunner:hug: 

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Post by Gunner Fri 23 Aug - 14:57

YES
YES
YES
50 Plus Years of Pain Erased.
Thats why we luv the game.
I am peed!!!!!!!

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Post by Gunner Fri 23 Aug - 15:01

Sorry!!!
Im peed.
Not Peed!
Big day for Otago fans!

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Post by Gunner Fri 23 Aug - 15:03

peed!!!!!
Come home the Ranfurly Shield!
peed!!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah.
BOOOOM YA!

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Post by Gunner Fri 23 Aug - 15:15

"peed"
Haha.
Got the shield!

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Post by The Saint Fri 23 Aug - 16:52

Is the Mikkelson for Waikato the same one who captains the NZ Sevens?

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Post by Taylorman Fri 23 Aug - 22:05

Well done gunner- knew youd pop up for this one. I did think the try before half time was a little off the pass marginally forward at best and more momentum - the type allowed usually. In the end that made the diff had the kick gone over. But the mooloos still had a half to redeem them selves and couldnt so well deserved.

Who's challenging next?

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Post by Guest Fri 23 Aug - 23:25

Good stuff Gunner mate, I'm a chiefs supporter from the bop but not Waikato so was stoked to see the happiness it brought to you guys. Hope the hangover is ok, you're probably still peed:)

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Post by Gunner Sat 24 Aug - 1:15

Rule # 1

Dont post when you are p!ssed (peed)!

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Post by Taylorman Sat 24 Aug - 1:26

ha ha...who would know...well done... again. Still recall chippie semenoff beating Manawatu then denying Southland and Otago the final challenges in 1979 by throwing the rule book at them. Didnt think it would be that long before they got the thing finally...

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Post by Gunner Sat 24 Aug - 7:58

Hoping for a Ranfurly/Bledisloe double within 24hrs!
Never thought Id say that.
Off to the pub now!!
Saturday arvo rugby here in Asia!
Cant beat it.
Go the Blacks

Tony Brown = Otago Legend!!!!

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Post by aucklandlaurie Sat 24 Aug - 8:04

The Saint wrote:Is the Mikkelson for Waikato the same one who captains the NZ Sevens?

Yes he is, well he is when forbes isnt playing

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Post by GloriousEmpire Sat 24 Aug - 10:44

Who said TT wasn't a legend?

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Post by kiakahaaotearoa Sat 24 Aug - 10:45

Perfect weekend for you gunner. Don't stop drinking!

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Post by The Saint Sat 24 Aug - 10:46

aucklandlaurie wrote:
The Saint wrote:Is the Mikkelson for Waikato the same one who captains the NZ Sevens?
 Yes he is, well he is when forbes isnt playing
Ah okay. Looks and plays a lot difference in the All Black Sevens jersey.

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Post by Gunner Sun 25 Aug - 0:54

kiakahaaotearoa wrote:Perfect weekend for you gunner. Don't stop drinking!
Cheers Kia.

Im going out drinking again today!!!
The perfect rugby weekend.

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Post by Taylorman Sun 25 Aug - 8:01

 zzzzzz..

zzzzzz...

zzzzzzzzz....

(Gunners sleeping it off now)...RedWine

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