Stephen Brett

Simon · 11th February 2007, 18:07

OK, who is this kid and where did he come from? Very impressed with his form so far.

StN · 12th February 2007, 16:20

blynk · 12th February 2007, 16:44

Hes 21 and not in the All Blacks yet. Sorry, his career is already over.

mr selfdestruct · 14th February 2007, 17:03

He's a fucking legend but there is no place for such a promising lad in the Crusaders when Carter comes back and the only NZ team that doesn't have an excellent number 10 at the moment is the Chiefs. So, bye bye Stephen Donald next year and welcome Stephen Brett!

I was tossing up between Brett and Gear for 1st try scorer on Saturday. I picked Gear. Brett got it. He was paying $20. *groan*. Would have made $100...........

Ezekiel 25:17 · 14th February 2007, 17:58

Auckland's 1st five situation still isn't great. I like Isa ... but more as a full back. He's fine in 1st 5 - but not great.

Who is the 'Canes 1st5?

BillHague · 14th February 2007, 18:31

That would be the walking blowout Jimmy Gopperth.

We'll take him please.

Simon · 14th February 2007, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr selfdestruct

He's a fucking legend but there is no place for such a promising lad in the Crusaders when Carter comes back and the only NZ team that doesn't have an excellent number 10 at the moment is the Chiefs. So, bye bye Stephen Donald next year and welcome Stephen Brett!

One might argue (and one does) that Donald's woeful kicking is reponsible for the Chiefs' 0-from-2 record. So one would be rather pleased if the Chiefs acquired a running passing kicking youngster like SB.

mr selfdestruct · 16th February 2007, 09:33

Simon : Agreed

Blues do not need Stephen Brett, they have Isa and McAlistair.

slippers · 2nd March 2007, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillHague

That would be the walking blowout Jimmy Gopperth.

We'll take him please.

If Isa starts sucking McAlister will come in.

Also - Lochy Munroe aint bad either.

Simon · 25th March 2007, 17:47

Just watched last week's Crusaders-Bulls game. Brett deserves a black jersey and should join the squad as Carter's backup.

Ezekiel 25:17 · 25th March 2007, 18:44

whooo there Simon!

If Evans can get back up to speed after injury I think he is the number 2 firstfive. Brett is good, but man he's still young and inexperenced. I wouldn't want a world cup semi final resting on his shoulders. You don't want to rush him too much and ruin his confidence either like Toe-"tit hands"-ava.

Simon · 25th March 2007, 21:04

Nup. I'm a big Evans fan, but he's done nothing lately to make me rank him above Brett. He looked pretty half-hearted in Saturday's game.

wugambino · 25th March 2007, 22:49

yhea I'd have to agree with simon , id rate him above evans at the moment.

the AB selectors are spoilt for choice , so many guys playing well at the moment , epically in the froward ..... Kind of the opposite position from the Aussie's heh.

slippers · 26th March 2007, 13:21

Cater, McAlister, Evans [end]

vorlon · 26th March 2007, 13:46

I would replace McAlister with Brett.. but then I've never really been a big McAlister fan...

badassmofo · 26th March 2007, 14:31

McAlister's been on fire this season, he'll definately be there.

Simon · 26th March 2007, 15:15

McAlister's been on fire at second five.

Kelleher at half with Ellis or Cowan as backup.
Carter at first five with Brett as backup.
McAlister at second five with Mauger as backup.

END.

farns · 26th March 2007, 15:32

Maybe McAllister will improve as 1stfive backup for ABs this season, I dont like him in that position normally as he doesnt have a good tactical boot or seem to have much width on his game, he seems better suited to 2nd-five. If he could develop a bit more vision at 1stfive he would rock cos he is a fairly big strong unit unlike Evans.

BtP · 26th March 2007, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

McAlister's been on fire at second five.

Kelleher at half with Ellis or Cowan as backup.
Carter at first five with Brett as backup.
McAlister at second five with Mauger as backup.

END.

<Drools>
Who do you see at Centre?

Simon · 26th March 2007, 17:15

Well Conrad Smith is a shadow of his pre-legbreak self so I'm not sure. You know what? From the games I've seen recently, I'd put Toeava at centre.

caffiend · 26th March 2007, 17:45

I still have faith in Nonu at 13, especially alongside those other players. They can do the thinking and play creation, let Nonu do the smash and tackle. Complementary in my book.

farns · 26th March 2007, 19:35

Nonu doesnt seem to be as much of a boofhead this year and is playing pretty decent but hes still not the sharpest tool, I agree Toeava is showing great form but its too early to select shoe-ins for the ABs IMO, havent even got to the Semis yet.

BtP · 26th March 2007, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

Well Conrad Smith is a shadow of his pre-legbreak self so I'm not sure. You know what? From the games I've seen recently, I'd put Toeava at centre.

This is what I've been hearing and from the highlights I've seen this man looks the money. I guess it's pretty early to be picking the AB's but good to note the form players of the Super 14. Might watch a few more games this weekend and keep an eye on the players previously mentioned.

caffiend · 26th March 2007, 22:09

If they're considering Toeava they'd better give him a huge amount of game time in the tourist series and TriNations. Can't have him choking in the big world cup games like he did in last year's internationals.

Ezekiel 25:17 · 27th March 2007, 00:53

Toeava is great... when he actually catches the ball. I still think that he just spills easy passes too often (the same could be said of Nonu I suppose).

Nonu can pull out those game breaking runs where he smashes through 3 tackles to score a try which shouldn't have been scored. But he too can be inconsistant. Bringing him on in the last 20 mins would be great for that impact.

I haven't seen enough Wellionton games to say about Smith, I liked him before his leg broke though. He would have been my pick.

I guess my fears over toeava can only be proved wrong by giving him game time.

slippers · 27th March 2007, 17:04

I dont think Toeava dropped the ball once against the Tahs.

-Dr.J- · 27th March 2007, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon

McAlister's been on fire at second five.

Kelleher at half with Ellis or Cowan as backup.
Carter at first five with Brett as backup.
McAlister at second five with Mauger as backup.

END.

No Piri?

...And what about more Rico testing at 13?

BWDOWN · 31st March 2007, 21:48

Good chance to see anther Brett performance tonight

Simon · 31st March 2007, 22:46

In recent years I would have said "Carter is out? Shit." Now it's "Cool, Brett's having a run".

Rince · 1st April 2007, 11:28

Corey Jane (once given the chance.... get the ball out wide!!! ffs) showed what class he has.... turned the bulls def inside out

Scandalous · 10th April 2007, 12:45

Somehow I don't think Henry will take guys into the world cup with less than 5 tests under their belt. Corey Jane and Stephen Brett would both fall into that category.

Kelleher, Weepu
Carter
Mauger, McAllister
Toeava
Rokocoko
Sivivatu
McDonald, Muliaina (if fit else Howlett)

BWDOWN · 4th May 2007, 20:35

Good chance to see how he goes tonight!

Pity Rico is out dam babys haha

slippers · 5th May 2007, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rince

Corey Jane (once given the chance.... get the ball out wide!!! ffs) showed what class he has.... turned the bulls def inside out

I reckon Cory Jane could be a bolter ay. More than anyone else. He played consistantly well even when the Canes were getting owned this season.

11th February 2007, 18:07	#1
Simon SHG	Stephen Brett OK, who is this kid and where did he come from? Very impressed with his form so far.

12th February 2007, 16:20	#2
StN I have detailed files	Victor Simpson married his mum.

14th February 2007, 17:03	#4
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	He's a fucking legend but there is no place for such a promising lad in the Crusaders when Carter comes back and the only NZ team that doesn't have an excellent number 10 at the moment is the Chiefs. So, bye bye Stephen Donald next year and welcome Stephen Brett! I was tossing up between Brett and Gear for 1st try scorer on Saturday. I picked Gear. Brett got it. He was paying $20. groan. Would have made $100........... __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

16th February 2007, 09:33	#8
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	Simon : Agreed Blues do not need Stephen Brett, they have Isa and McAlistair. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

1st April 2007, 11:28	#30
Rince SLUTS!!!!!!!	Corey Jane (once given the chance.... get the ball out wide!!! ffs) showed what class he has.... turned the bulls def inside out __________________ Slow internet is worse than no internet. It's like putting your penis in once and then being required to make out for 2 hours --Matt "The Oatmeal" Inman

12th February 2007, 16:44	#3
blynk	Hes 21 and not in the All Blacks yet. Sorry, his career is already over.

14th February 2007, 17:58	#5
Ezekiel 25:17	Auckland's 1st five situation still isn't great. I like Isa ... but more as a full back. He's fine in 1st 5 - but not great. Who is the 'Canes 1st5?

14th February 2007, 18:31	#6
BillHague	That would be the walking blowout Jimmy Gopperth. We'll take him please.

25th March 2007, 17:47	#10
Simon SHG	Just watched last week's Crusaders-Bulls game. Brett deserves a black jersey and should join the squad as Carter's backup.

25th March 2007, 18:44	#11
Ezekiel 25:17	whooo there Simon! If Evans can get back up to speed after injury I think he is the number 2 firstfive. Brett is good, but man he's still young and inexperenced. I wouldn't want a world cup semi final resting on his shoulders. You don't want to rush him too much and ruin his confidence either like Toe-"tit hands"-ava.

25th March 2007, 21:04	#12
Simon SHG	Nup. I'm a big Evans fan, but he's done nothing lately to make me rank him above Brett. He looked pretty half-hearted in Saturday's game.

25th March 2007, 22:49	#13
wugambino Electric Boogaloo	yhea I'd have to agree with simon , id rate him above evans at the moment. the AB selectors are spoilt for choice , so many guys playing well at the moment , epically in the froward ..... Kind of the opposite position from the Aussie's heh.

26th March 2007, 13:21	#14
slippers	Cater, McAlister, Evans [end]

26th March 2007, 13:46	#15
vorlon	I would replace McAlister with Brett.. but then I've never really been a big McAlister fan... __________________ I've always been here

26th March 2007, 14:31	#16
badassmofo	McAlister's been on fire this season, he'll definately be there.

26th March 2007, 15:15	#17
Simon SHG	McAlister's been on fire at second five. Kelleher at half with Ellis or Cowan as backup. Carter at first five with Brett as backup. McAlister at second five with Mauger as backup. END.

26th March 2007, 15:32	#18
farns	Maybe McAllister will improve as 1stfive backup for ABs this season, I dont like him in that position normally as he doesnt have a good tactical boot or seem to have much width on his game, he seems better suited to 2nd-five. If he could develop a bit more vision at 1stfive he would rock cos he is a fairly big strong unit unlike Evans. Last edited by farns : 26th March 2007 at 15:34.

26th March 2007, 17:15	#20
Simon SHG	Well Conrad Smith is a shadow of his pre-legbreak self so I'm not sure. You know what? From the games I've seen recently, I'd put Toeava at centre.

26th March 2007, 17:45	#21
caffiend	I still have faith in Nonu at 13, especially alongside those other players. They can do the thinking and play creation, let Nonu do the smash and tackle. Complementary in my book. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days? Last edited by caffiend : 26th March 2007 at 17:49.

26th March 2007, 19:35	#22
farns	Nonu doesnt seem to be as much of a boofhead this year and is playing pretty decent but hes still not the sharpest tool, I agree Toeava is showing great form but its too early to select shoe-ins for the ABs IMO, havent even got to the Semis yet.

26th March 2007, 22:09	#24
caffiend	If they're considering Toeava they'd better give him a huge amount of game time in the tourist series and TriNations. Can't have him choking in the big world cup games like he did in last year's internationals. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

27th March 2007, 00:53	#25
Ezekiel 25:17	Toeava is great... when he actually catches the ball. I still think that he just spills easy passes too often (the same could be said of Nonu I suppose). Nonu can pull out those game breaking runs where he smashes through 3 tackles to score a try which shouldn't have been scored. But he too can be inconsistant. Bringing him on in the last 20 mins would be great for that impact. I haven't seen enough Wellionton games to say about Smith, I liked him before his leg broke though. He would have been my pick. I guess my fears over toeava can only be proved wrong by giving him game time.

27th March 2007, 17:04	#26
slippers	I dont think Toeava dropped the ball once against the Tahs.

31st March 2007, 21:48	#28
BWDOWN	Good chance to see anther Brett performance tonight __________________ Second place is the first loser..

31st March 2007, 22:46	#29
Simon SHG	In recent years I would have said "Carter is out? Shit." Now it's "Cool, Brett's having a run".

10th April 2007, 12:45	#31
Scandalous	Somehow I don't think Henry will take guys into the world cup with less than 5 tests under their belt. Corey Jane and Stephen Brett would both fall into that category. Kelleher, Weepu Carter Mauger, McAllister Toeava Rokocoko Sivivatu McDonald, Muliaina (if fit else Howlett)

4th May 2007, 20:35	#32
BWDOWN	Good chance to see how he goes tonight! Pity Rico is out dam babys haha __________________ Second place is the first loser..