MacRobertson Shield
NZ vs USA Day 5: Hakes vs Soo by Jarrod Coutts
Players are warming up. This could be quite a big match and potentially even the decider. Great news is that it's on the live stream!
22 Apr 2017 1:47PM (Tournament); 31 Readers
Players are warming up. This could be quite a big match and potentially even the decider. Great news is that it's on the live stream!
22 Apr 2017 1:47PM (Tournament); 30 Readers
Hakes B an K
Soo R an Y
K northerly supershot
Y dribbles at it from c1
Hakes lines up the double from c1...
22 Apr 2017 2:01PM (Tournament); 35 Readers
Hit's it.. but just in front of h3 so a bit unlucky and will find it hard to get a h2 pioneer and a rush to h1
22 Apr 2017 2:02PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Leaves the ball at h3 and gets an OK rush to h1.. falls short
22 Apr 2017 2:06PM (Tournament); 35 Readers
Good takeoff to the hoop
22 Apr 2017 2:06PM (Tournament); 35 Readers
Runs the hoop and has a cut to h2/ball at h3 and is complaining about how the hoop is 'too floppy' and wants it reset before he carries on
22 Apr 2017 2:07PM (Tournament); 38 Readers
Thrashes at h2 and fails it
22 Apr 2017 2:12PM (Tournament); 33 Readers
Soo has a choice of 8-12 yard lifts
22 Apr 2017 2:13PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Hit's and great chance for a ball round
22 Apr 2017 2:14PM (Tournament); 34 Readers
Good h1 and should be round now
22 Apr 2017 2:17PM (Tournament); 40 Readers
Has a shocker.. misses a 1ftr?? Gives Hakes a wiring lift
22 Apr 2017 2:22PM (Tournament); 39 Readers
Hakes goes round.. makes a nice NSL with Soo's h3 ball at 3b
22 Apr 2017 2:40PM (Tournament); 37 Readers
Hakes runs h1 to the peg.. 7y return
22 Apr 2017 2:55PM (Tournament); 40 Readers
Copes no problem, currently approaching h3
22 Apr 2017 3:02PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Won't be getting the peel after 4b so it's now delayed
22 Apr 2017 3:06PM (Tournament); 46 Readers
Hakes also doesn't get a rush out of 5.. currently in an identical position to h5. Lets hope he can play the good shot that Clarke just played
22 Apr 2017 3:11PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Good shot
22 Apr 2017 3:12PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Peele in the jaws and will be picking it up after 6
22 Apr 2017 3:14PM (Tournament); 46 Readers
7return after h6
22 Apr 2017 3:14PM (Tournament); 48 Readers
Maloof just beat Garrison. NZ 9 USA 9. NZ needs 2 wins out of Shilling/Clarke/Hakes. Shilling and Clarke are game down but are on winning turns. Hakes on a winning turn g1
22 Apr 2017 3:18PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Hakes hits the return and is currently setting up the penault peel
22 Apr 2017 3:24PM (Tournament); 39 Readers
played for 3b hoop and roquet
22 Apr 2017 3:29PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
misses it and is on the NB
22 Apr 2017 3:29PM (Tournament); 46 Readers
Hits the 10 yarder peele and a few shots later doesn't get a rush to 4b and is approaching from 8yS
22 Apr 2017 3:30PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Overapproaches and is level with the hoop
22 Apr 2017 3:30PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Doesn't take time to think about it and smashes it into c2
22 Apr 2017 3:31PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
He's had to get his ball from 30y away from the edge of the lawn. Should have hit it harder - big focus on his cardio this year and he's missed out on a few steps there
22 Apr 2017 3:32PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
NZ 9 USA 9
Clarke and Shilling and g3 of their matches. Hakes/Soo in g1. Whoever gets to 10 points first has a huge psychological advantage
22 Apr 2017 3:47PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Soo has just played a solid turn under pressure and is making a spread
22 Apr 2017 3:47PM (Tournament); 41 Readers
Hakes starts preparing himself for the liftshot
22 Apr 2017 3:50PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
headphones are in, heavy metal will be pumping
22 Apr 2017 3:50PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Hakes lifts the penault ball and is going to c3
22 Apr 2017 3:51PM (Tournament); 42 Readers
Hakes misses the lift
22 Apr 2017 3:53PM (Tournament); 43 Readers
Soo has misapproached h1 off Hakes 4b ball and lags to partner near h2
22 Apr 2017 3:57PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Hakes misses into c4
22 Apr 2017 3:59PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Soo has his second chance on a finishing turn
22 Apr 2017 4:00PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Both teams are 50:50 in my opinion at this stage
22 Apr 2017 4:06PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Word out on the street is that there is a new theory of probability out there and it's a good one. Ask around the Mac players and I'm sure the knowledgeable ones can give you the sp on it
22 Apr 2017 4:07PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Soo has made h2 and should be away
22 Apr 2017 4:08PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Standard TP to take the first game
22 Apr 2017 4:10PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Tries for the rush peel after 4 but has potentially had a disaster.. h5 pioneer is halfway between h4 and h5
22 Apr 2017 4:16PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
rush peel doesn't exactly go through and has to take off from the jaws
22 Apr 2017 4:16PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Soo plays an exceptionally good shot - balls nearly finish in contact, but has a 3y rush on hte h5 pioneer
22 Apr 2017 4:18PM (Tournament); 51 Readers
Soo plays an exceptionally good shot - balls nearly finish in contact, but has a 3y rush on hte h5 pioneer
22 Apr 2017 4:18PM (Tournament); 51 Readers
Soo on a break and I suspect it will be 4b and peg
22 Apr 2017 4:27PM (Tournament); 54 Readers
vs 4b and penault
22 Apr 2017 4:27PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Soo approaching 4b and in control
22 Apr 2017 4:32PM (Tournament); 51 Readers
Soo filling his boots and having a spread
22 Apr 2017 4:37PM (Tournament); 53 Readers
Hakes lifts the penault ball and heads to c3
22 Apr 2017 4:41PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Hakes misses into c4..
22 Apr 2017 4:42PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
It's looking very united to the American team at this stage
22 Apr 2017 4:42PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Great turn under pressure from Morgan and gives USA the lead with a +26TP in the 3rd.
NZ 9 USA 10
22 Apr 2017 4:44PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Soo fails 4b badly and gives Hakes a chance
22 Apr 2017 4:45PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Hakes misses a 14 yarder and Soo has a 9 yarder for the innings
22 Apr 2017 4:46PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Soo hits and has a chance
22 Apr 2017 4:47PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
with his peg ball though, so I'd be impressed if he finishes from here
22 Apr 2017 4:47PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Soo making a leave
22 Apr 2017 4:51PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Hakes missed but then something has happened
22 Apr 2017 4:59PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Hakes is back on hte lawns with his 4b ball and looks like a straight double
22 Apr 2017 5:00PM (Tournament); 57 Readers
Hakes on a straight rover peel
22 Apr 2017 5:04PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Hakes on a straight rover peel
22 Apr 2017 5:04PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
First ball through by 18" and back ball plays a jump...
22 Apr 2017 5:04PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
First ball through by 18" and back ball plays a jump...
22 Apr 2017 5:04PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
It's OK. Should finish now. I think it's all coming down to Shilling vs Lawrence though
22 Apr 2017 5:05PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Hakes pegs out to take g1 +4
22 Apr 2017 5:06PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Game 2 about to get underway
22 Apr 2017 5:17PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
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22 Apr 2017 5:19PM (Tournament); 60 Readers
I think Soo has just hit 3rd turn.. but may be 4th
22 Apr 2017 5:21PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
50:50 I guess
22 Apr 2017 5:22PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Hakes misses 4th turn and Soo is off to fill hit boots
22 Apr 2017 5:23PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Recap:
NZ 9 USA 10
Shilling 4b an 1 vs 2b an penault in g3 and has a spread
Hakes game up and Soo has first break in g2.
I can tell you this much for free, if NZ wins either of these games, I certainly wouldn't want to be playing in the deciding match!! It's hard enough watching it, let alone being on the court
22 Apr 2017 5:29PM (Tournament); 52 Readers
Soo in control and approaching h5 with the first break of g2
22 Apr 2017 5:35PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Hakes is off to take his lift..
22 Apr 2017 5:45PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Hakes missed the lift and looks like he missed it badly
22 Apr 2017 5:46PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Match equalizing turn for Soo now.. it will be a delayed TP unless he does something special
22 Apr 2017 5:46PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Soo has made an error as Hakes is on the lawn
22 Apr 2017 5:54PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Hakes must have missed as Soo just ran h2 and is back on
22 Apr 2017 5:55PM (Tournament); 62 Readers
Soo sticks in h3
22 Apr 2017 5:59PM (Tournament); 56 Readers
Hakes makes h1 but has work to do for the break
22 Apr 2017 6:04PM (Tournament); 58 Readers
Hakes has made h3 and has the balls
22 Apr 2017 6:11PM (Tournament); 61 Readers
Hakes making 2b
22 Apr 2017 6:20PM (Tournament); 59 Readers
Ends up having an OSL. Soo for 4b and 3 vs Hakes 4b an 1
22 Apr 2017 6:28PM (Tournament); 72 Readers
Soo lifts the h3 ball and misses into c4
22 Apr 2017 6:29PM (Tournament); 71 Readers
Standard TP for the match for Hakes
22 Apr 2017 6:29PM (Tournament); 71 Readers
Hakes loading h3 getting a rush on partner to h2 who is 3yS of h6
22 Apr 2017 6:35PM (Tournament); 69 Readers
It's going to be a delayed TP for Hakes as he didn't get a rush out of 2
22 Apr 2017 6:40PM (Tournament); 65 Readers
Hakes has a rush out of h5 but doesn't get it far enough towards c3 so won't have a great 1b pioneer
22 Apr 2017 6:47PM (Tournament); 74 Readers
This game could still finish quicker than the other one if Lawrence hits
22 Apr 2017 6:47PM (Tournament); 73 Readers
4b peel completed going to h6
22 Apr 2017 6:52PM (Tournament); 74 Readers
Hakes approaching 2b off partner and all routine on the delayed TP
22 Apr 2017 6:57PM (Tournament); 79 Readers
Hakes down to a straight double for the match win to tie it up
22 Apr 2017 7:03PM (Tournament); 87 Readers
Hakes down to a straight double for the match win to tie it up
22 Apr 2017 7:04PM (Tournament); 90 Readers
Hakes going to the first escape ball
22 Apr 2017 7:05PM (Tournament); 81 Readers
Hakes gets the peel and rover peele finishes 4yN of rover
22 Apr 2017 7:07PM (Tournament); 84 Readers
4ft rush on the rover peele
22 Apr 2017 7:08PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
Hakes rushes to 2ft straight
22 Apr 2017 7:08PM (Tournament); 77 Readers
Plays it as as stop shot and has to jump .. peele is through
22 Apr 2017 7:10PM (Tournament); 80 Readers
Shilling has a 5y return, Hakes has a 7y return
22 Apr 2017 7:11PM (Tournament); 74 Readers
Hits it!
22 Apr 2017 7:12PM (Tournament); 75 Readers
Has a rush to the peg
22 Apr 2017 7:13PM (Tournament); 78 Readers
Hakes has a 5ft peg out
22 Apr 2017 7:13PM (Tournament); 79 Readers
Hakes has done it! 13 TP in g2
22 Apr 2017 7:13PM (Tournament); 77 Readers
NZ 10 USA 10
22 Apr 2017 7:14PM (Tournament); 75 Readers
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