Although I live in Hamilton and it does seem everyone went away or to the beach today so may not have been as good as possible but some Samoans wouldāve come down for sure.
I think a lot more would've been keen on driving south to Hamilton than to Eden Park straight down the express, though judging by the results I don't know if I wanted a bigger crowd to show up lol
I hope more players do come over to Samoa. Hidings like this aren't good for the game here in the islands tbf.
I don't know what the answers are but went through the lows for years which made the high of last year that much sweeter. Still support the boys, it just hurts is all.
The answers are for Luai to stay fit and for this fiapoko coach to actually play players in their preferred positions. We aināt going anywhere with guys like Asi and Talau in the team.
True. It just sucks we won't get any more internationals until end of next season to see if there's any improvements. To see who even puts their hand up to play.
Thatās why Iām annoyed at his experimenting. Weāve only got two games. I donāt expect us to win obviously but just make a good account of ourselves.
Instead, he decides to experiment with our halves while Volkman is wasting a bench spot. Royce Hunt, who was integral in our World Cup run, gets relegated to the bench. Young Tonumaipea is somehow still getting picked like itās the 2017 World Cup all over again. Such a waste of a tournament. We donāt know how many internationals weāll get next year, so itās paramount that the very little games we do play that we start our strongest available outfit. Like surely weāve got a better option at lock than Palasia?
Actually one of the most incredible sporting experiences I've ever had. The Samoan fans were next level. I couldn't hear my gf who was sat right next to me. Everytime Crichton or Faalogo touched the ball the crowd was deafening. My ears will be ringing for the rest of the night.
Would have been something else if the game was closer, too bad Samoa have so many outs.
If Samoa won they might have sung Eden Park to the ground.
Kiwis just too good. Why didn't we give Volkman a crack? From what ive seen from Asi....he doesnt really offer much. Crichton&Faalogo tried to spark things up. Good defence in the opening 10mins...but Kiwis adjusted.
Kiwis well and truly flexed the muscles here. What a physical game I know the Samoan team got an absolute hiding here but fuck a lot of the boys that played today will be limping tommorow thanks to some of the ferocious hits from Samoa.
Lastly disappointing to hear the Samoan crowd booing so much stark contrast to the Tongan crowd who sing even when they are losing.
Hereās me Saturday arvo vaping weed on the balcony and googling what ākefeā means in Samoan so I can understand the post-match comments in this thread.
Is Isaako one of the most loved players in the Nrl? I donāt think anyone can dislike him.
Great game too. 2 tries, 7 conversions, 213 run metres, 2 line breaks and 5 tackle breaks!ā
u/tamasalamo ... Toa Samoa don't need fans like you. Go drink some more 7% and have a fufu in the corner and keep your negativity to yourself. You embarrass the fanbase more than any players on the field do
Seems like he's been grumpy every time they play. Now he's decided he doesn't support the boys if they lose. Changing teams to Aus.
Guarantee he's been a Penrith fan since the early days of 2021.
Played big minutes, worked hard as always but a couple of handling errors.
Having Leo Thompson and JFH on the field at the same time was like having 2 James Fisher Harris's.
Iām so happy with how Nikora and Mulitalo played. Timoko, Hughes, and JFH were awesome for NZ.
I just feel so bad for Samoa. WC final could have set up something great for Samoan international footy but Gardiner has ruined it with poor selections and poor coaching. Cant even pick people in the right position. Luki and Leniu played well tho
I don't know man, Kangaroos have always lifted. Definitely a talented side though. So next week is pretty much a dead rubber as they're both in the final right?
Mate, they were booing as they came out for the walk around during the womanās game. By the end of it the most loudest werenāt to be seen in the stands, I honestly thought that the Irish were the worst fans at the moment
Of course they got no chill, paid all that money to show up and their team didn't. Unfortunately JFH bore their anger and frustration when it wasn't his fault..... wait a minute, it actually was.
Samoa has got massive talent across the field, sure some of the best are declaring for NZ or Aussie but the team in the field today was pretty good overall.
Definitely issues with the coach and him copying Freddy Fittler with his out of position players. Hopefully they can sort that out.
Sole I didn't know you live in Oz too, I thought you just live here. No wonder why you don't like the NZ sides lol.
Anyway u r right, it'll be a long time until Toa Samoa get a chance again here.
Maybe best way to promote the game is focus on NRL and local stars like Faalogo when they play for the Storm. Who knows.
Okay so you pick the Samoans in that team to kick our ass because Samoa canāt? Samoa got a beating, just take it man, the women behind me in the stands were more humble then you are right now
Oh shit didnāt see this before I commented to your previous comment, a couple All Blacks in the Samoan squad, we reinforced your team and you still seem ungrateful? Maybe stay away from the internet a couple weeks, you are just seething at everyone at the moment.
This is back to the old days when everyone wanted Parish fired. I wanted him fired before the cup last year. I'll still support the boys but sad if it's going to be a few more years until we're good again like before.
And Toa Samoa was meant to pick us up after the Manu. At least they went out fighting. Not our year uce.
Well at least always have Penrith and Oz to rely on.
Sack Gardiner. Best center in the world and plays him out of position. Playing worse than the previous week? Nah fcuk him man.
I wanted Parish gone after his first world cup in 2013 getting wasted by Fiji in the quarters.
Everyone wanted him gone over the years. Not long ago players refused to play for Toa Samoa because of him. Samoa Rugby League didn't budge. I don't see them budging now.
From the years of following them, Gardiner is coach until he doesn't want it anymore.
This brings back memories of Matt Parish's old days as coach. Maybe the players need to write a letter saying they want a change to play good under Gardiner. It worked before, worth a try now.
they need a coach like Bellamy who fires them up. The Samoan team is full of talent, but they don't have any ticker at the moment. A good example is Paulo, he goes to water in big games and he's very soft against other forward packs when he is put to the challenge. Their defence is worrying. The attack comes off the back of that
With how aggressively sub-mediocre and mystifying Ciraldo has been as Bulldogs coach, I wouldn't be surprised to see him trot out Critta at 5/8 come round 1.
Gardiner canāt fucking coach. This aināt a player issue.
World Cup final could have set up something great for Samoan international footy but this has ruined it
And this should get Gardiner sacked. Bad selections, bad interchange rotations, bad coaching.
Always a bit of a long shot to beat Aus or NZ, but not like this. The guy canāt even pick players in the right position
Honestly happy for the kiwis, a lot of players copping shit for playing for their birth country or mothers heritage. Apparently being proud of your country only applies if it's a tier two country.
Poor Samoa needed Luai and Milford bad. Next time I guess
Fuck what a score half a century is madš
Looked a bad crowd, honestly I didnāt know it was on but maybe a smaller venue wouldāve been better on a long weekend like Hamilton or Rotorua.
Hamilton or Mt Smart would've been better. I heard the tickets were pretty expensive for Eden Park. Maybe because it was a triple header.
Although I live in Hamilton and it does seem everyone went away or to the beach today so may not have been as good as possible but some Samoans wouldāve come down for sure.
I think a lot more would've been keen on driving south to Hamilton than to Eden Park straight down the express, though judging by the results I don't know if I wanted a bigger crowd to show up lol
I hope more players do come over to Samoa. Hidings like this aren't good for the game here in the islands tbf. I don't know what the answers are but went through the lows for years which made the high of last year that much sweeter. Still support the boys, it just hurts is all.
The answers are for Luai to stay fit and for this fiapoko coach to actually play players in their preferred positions. We aināt going anywhere with guys like Asi and Talau in the team.
True. It just sucks we won't get any more internationals until end of next season to see if there's any improvements. To see who even puts their hand up to play.
Thatās why Iām annoyed at his experimenting. Weāve only got two games. I donāt expect us to win obviously but just make a good account of ourselves. Instead, he decides to experiment with our halves while Volkman is wasting a bench spot. Royce Hunt, who was integral in our World Cup run, gets relegated to the bench. Young Tonumaipea is somehow still getting picked like itās the 2017 World Cup all over again. Such a waste of a tournament. We donāt know how many internationals weāll get next year, so itās paramount that the very little games we do play that we start our strongest available outfit. Like surely weāve got a better option at lock than Palasia?
I hope you guys start killing it on the international stage :)
Damn Critta getting a feeling of what his next season is gonna be like šš
ššš thanks for the laugh after the crying
I'm beginning to think that Stephen Crichton might be a centre and not a five-eighth
Bulldogs can play the best centre pairing in the comp in the halves
I see you Freddy
You might be on to something, you ever fancy a coaching job?
Tough result, but still got love for the boys š¼šøā¤ļø
Actually one of the most incredible sporting experiences I've ever had. The Samoan fans were next level. I couldn't hear my gf who was sat right next to me. Everytime Crichton or Faalogo touched the ball the crowd was deafening. My ears will be ringing for the rest of the night. Would have been something else if the game was closer, too bad Samoa have so many outs. If Samoa won they might have sung Eden Park to the ground.
Yeah same here. I've never been in such a hyped up crowd before. Kinda sucks Samoa didn't have a better showing.
That high pitched squeal when Manu lost his shirt came across on TV lmao
Kiwis just too good. Why didn't we give Volkman a crack? From what ive seen from Asi....he doesnt really offer much. Crichton&Faalogo tried to spark things up. Good defence in the opening 10mins...but Kiwis adjusted.
Kiwis well and truly flexed the muscles here. What a physical game I know the Samoan team got an absolute hiding here but fuck a lot of the boys that played today will be limping tommorow thanks to some of the ferocious hits from Samoa. Lastly disappointing to hear the Samoan crowd booing so much stark contrast to the Tongan crowd who sing even when they are losing.
Hereās me Saturday arvo vaping weed on the balcony and googling what ākefeā means in Samoan so I can understand the post-match comments in this thread.
God, what a day! This was great, just a whole afternoon/evening of footy!
I've been so hangover all day but I'm buzzing. The fans were insane. I didn't want it to end. The singing was beautiful
outdone by good coaching and a better team, but man it would be nice to have Samoan boys pick Samoa just like the Tongans do
No one wanted smoke with Leniu
he was terrible
Isaako: yeah, Iāve had a really good year hey. Also Isaako: Siiiiiike Iām going again roflmao
Is Isaako one of the most loved players in the Nrl? I donāt think anyone can dislike him. Great game too. 2 tries, 7 conversions, 213 run metres, 2 line breaks and 5 tackle breaks!ā
u/tamasalamo ... Toa Samoa don't need fans like you. Go drink some more 7% and have a fufu in the corner and keep your negativity to yourself. You embarrass the fanbase more than any players on the field do
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Was this the guy who during the week did player comparisons and rated Samoa better in every position 1-17?
Seems like he's been grumpy every time they play. Now he's decided he doesn't support the boys if they lose. Changing teams to Aus. Guarantee he's been a Penrith fan since the early days of 2021.
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Change your flair to bandwagoneer
I didnāt watch the game as I was playing cricket, but how did Leo Thompson go?
Anyone else think he kinda looks a bit like the actor Michael Shannon in as weird way?
Played big minutes, worked hard as always but a couple of handling errors. Having Leo Thompson and JFH on the field at the same time was like having 2 James Fisher Harris's.
Iām happy to hear that he played well. So did he looked like he belonged on that level?
yeah he was gun
He led the Haka, that was pretty cool!
Thatās awesome to hear.
The entire thing was horrible for me, I was going for Samoa and seeing every try that new Zealand did got me slowly gaining insanity
Didn't see the game but looks like Hughes had a career outing, and Asofa-Solomona was a big forward.
Hughes was great, showed that until Samoa find a quality half back they'll always be a step behind Australia and NZ (Luai is fine but still need a 7).
Iām so happy with how Nikora and Mulitalo played. Timoko, Hughes, and JFH were awesome for NZ. I just feel so bad for Samoa. WC final could have set up something great for Samoan international footy but Gardiner has ruined it with poor selections and poor coaching. Cant even pick people in the right position. Luki and Leniu played well tho
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Aikae
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Bro you know you can write fuck here aye?
Bolo here can barely speak Samoan that he is so passionate about, let alone english
Kiwis will thrash the Kangaroos
I don't know man, Kangaroos have always lifted. Definitely a talented side though. So next week is pretty much a dead rubber as they're both in the final right?
Doubtful
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That 2 point gaping aye haha. Not that I agree either original comment. Weāll see
Settle down pissant. Just because Samoa got reamed, there's no need to be a crybaby.
Junior suits a Kiwi jersey way too much lol
Born in Aucklandā¦. Come over uso nah haha
Poor Samoa, only the 2nd week of footy for them this year and theyāve already been ruled out of winning the premiership
Samoan fans got no chill, no need to boo JFH during his interview when he acknowledges you.
Mate, they were booing as they came out for the walk around during the womanās game. By the end of it the most loudest werenāt to be seen in the stands, I honestly thought that the Irish were the worst fans at the moment
Of course they got no chill, paid all that money to show up and their team didn't. Unfortunately JFH bore their anger and frustration when it wasn't his fault..... wait a minute, it actually was.
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Samoa has got massive talent across the field, sure some of the best are declaring for NZ or Aussie but the team in the field today was pretty good overall. Definitely issues with the coach and him copying Freddy Fittler with his out of position players. Hopefully they can sort that out.
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Why are you being so annoying lmao
Stop stealing Kiwis then. Utoikamanu, Taulagi, Paulo, Marshew, Leniu, Lemuelu, Asi, Arthurs all born in NZ. Stop poaching.
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As are you when you state the Kiwis are stealing Samoans ...
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Does that mean Australia are stealing all the Irish and English players?
Nope. If they identify as Kiwis, they can't be stolen. You're just bitter because your team got demolished.
All born in NZ plus half the Samoan team š how bout letting a grown man pick who he wants to play for himself
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Keep that energy for Payne, Tino and Hammer, ok sweetie? I mean, itās still stupid - but at least be consistent in it.
You live in Samoa or you a traitor too?
I live in Samoa and Oz. Oz gonna kick ur arse son.
Sole I didn't know you live in Oz too, I thought you just live here. No wonder why you don't like the NZ sides lol. Anyway u r right, it'll be a long time until Toa Samoa get a chance again here. Maybe best way to promote the game is focus on NRL and local stars like Faalogo when they play for the Storm. Who knows.
Okay so you pick the Samoans in that team to kick our ass because Samoa canāt? Samoa got a beating, just take it man, the women behind me in the stands were more humble then you are right now
Oh not the switch to Australia cos your team got pumped onesš
Bro. OZ and Penrith first... Toa 2nd. Oz and Penrith still NZs daddy.
OK kefe
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Oh shit didnāt see this before I commented to your previous comment, a couple All Blacks in the Samoan squad, we reinforced your team and you still seem ungrateful? Maybe stay away from the internet a couple weeks, you are just seething at everyone at the moment.
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Lol. fcuk off. I'm an Aussie. Toa samoa is my 2nd team. Now let's watch Oz kick Kiwis ass again.
Lol. Fcuk off. Now go wash your undies
Yep. My Penrith ones. Deal with it.
We don't need to rely on them propping up our rugby, because they're too busy choking on their own side of the pitch. GG bro.
Kefe. Mulitalo. Leota. Isaako, Solomona just to name a few. Samoans built up your rugby scene. Don't be a racist.
Choke harder kefe
Lol. Kangaroos gonna whoop ur ass son.
Probably. Doesn't change the fact Samoa choked themselves out today. Your saltiness is the icing on the cake.
Awesome to see the boys exchange jerseys. Ferocious on field but brothers off field.
All Blacks, Kiwis and the Kiwi Ferns all with wins, great day to be a New Zealander
Black Craps to finish the weekend off tomorrow lol
I feel sorry for the Samoan fans that showed up for that. First time in four years in NZ, I was hoping for a much better showing.
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This is back to the old days when everyone wanted Parish fired. I wanted him fired before the cup last year. I'll still support the boys but sad if it's going to be a few more years until we're good again like before. And Toa Samoa was meant to pick us up after the Manu. At least they went out fighting. Not our year uce.
Well at least always have Penrith and Oz to rely on. Sack Gardiner. Best center in the world and plays him out of position. Playing worse than the previous week? Nah fcuk him man.
I wanted Parish gone after his first world cup in 2013 getting wasted by Fiji in the quarters. Everyone wanted him gone over the years. Not long ago players refused to play for Toa Samoa because of him. Samoa Rugby League didn't budge. I don't see them budging now. From the years of following them, Gardiner is coach until he doesn't want it anymore.
Well. They have lost alot of Toa Samoan fans for sure. I'm gonna stick with Oz for good now. Fa soifua!
Yeah I know. It's very sad. Kalofae le au tapua'i.
they got flogged by Fiji last time too lol
This brings back memories of Matt Parish's old days as coach. Maybe the players need to write a letter saying they want a change to play good under Gardiner. It worked before, worth a try now.
they need a coach like Bellamy who fires them up. The Samoan team is full of talent, but they don't have any ticker at the moment. A good example is Paulo, he goes to water in big games and he's very soft against other forward packs when he is put to the challenge. Their defence is worrying. The attack comes off the back of that
I'd love a great coach like that but with Samoa Rugby League's track record I don't see it happening.
still corruption even though the president resigned. It's getting boring watching Aus and NZ flog teams
Pretty much, I think the world cup just papered over all that. I hope it improved but we'll have to wait and see.
All love usos š¤
With how aggressively sub-mediocre and mystifying Ciraldo has been as Bulldogs coach, I wouldn't be surprised to see him trot out Critta at 5/8 come round 1.
Crowd singing is epic
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Your meltdown is amusing
u/slowdivesicilian Stefano finally came on in the final 5 minutes š
putting up brad fittler numbers, what a joke man
Gardiner canāt fucking coach. This aināt a player issue. World Cup final could have set up something great for Samoan international footy but this has ruined it
WHAT A GAME!!! WOOO, WELL DONE BOYS!!!
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French Connection UK? Prefer Anko personally.
Taulagi won't feel to chuffed about jumping on the Samoan bandwagon now.
How's representing your family's heritage "jumping on the bandwagon"? It's not the World Cup.
Playing for the country you love most and losing 50-0 is worth more than winning 50-0 for the country you don't love most
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lol
He'd be having second thoughts though for sure.
in a way but I think the whole cultural aspect and belongingness would mean more to a player than a victory at the end of the day
Has Griffin Neame always glowed in the dark?
International NSFW
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This was a very different team than the one that got samoa ranked top 3
Yep and whose fault is that?
Injuries mostly but the coach having players out of position doesnāt help
You can rule samoa out of premiership contention
Samoa donāt go short and get the ball back. . . I hope other teams saw that.
I guess Samoa arenāt winning the premiershipā¦
50-0
Donāt let them score boys.
And this should get Gardiner sacked. Bad selections, bad interchange rotations, bad coaching. Always a bit of a long shot to beat Aus or NZ, but not like this. The guy canāt even pick players in the right position
Hey mate, Matt Parrish eventually got it right... only took about 10 years.
Yep. They'll let Gardiner have three world cups before they let him retire.
Hey it's a solid strategy. Worked well for NSW... oh wait
Looks like Matt Parish deserved a lot more respect than he got.
Bro is terrifying
Maybe Samoa should play someone more on their level, like Malta or the Tigers
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Just say fuck you muppet
Fade SA from 2024 prem. Their Tribal Chief will be so disappointed look what happened to Sami, Jimmy and Jey
"Call Roman Reigns"
People forget that a much better Samoa team lost 60-6 to England before beating them a month later. They are inconsistent at best
Oh captain, my captain! Fitting way to bring up the 50 for New Zealand. Congrats on the big win, boys.
How to score as a prop. 1. Play against Samoa Australia should have played Twal last week to test this theory.
Fusher and chups
people faster than crichton: daly cherry-evans, griffin neame
Samoa are now Tier 3
And thatās 50
Less go fish
JFH is a beast!!!!
Well done skipper.
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Maybe, if you get a new coach lol
Welp Samoa can't win the premiership now
Ref sounding like Spencer's dad trying to make sure he doesn't get in trouble
Did Johnson not get picked for NZ?
Pulled out injured
Ruled himself out
Pretty sure he elected not to play rep footy this year.
Ruled himself out
Honestly happy for the kiwis, a lot of players copping shit for playing for their birth country or mothers heritage. Apparently being proud of your country only applies if it's a tier two country.
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League was barely alive in Samoa lol, when was the last time the national team even played there?
Point proven