Andrew Mehrtens Tribute

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  • @fiji82bad
    @fiji82bad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Always so consistent and frequently brilliant. After Dan Carter it's easy to forget how classy Merts was. One of the greatest for sure.

  • @graemefraser8473
    @graemefraser8473 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mehrtens was one of the best passers ever. Add to that his precision kicking, his terrific speed and superb vision, and you have the complete rugby player.

    • @neiloshodges2816
      @neiloshodges2816 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Couldn't tackle very well though.

    • @jlm0175
      @jlm0175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neilos Hodges yeah you gotta give him a pass on that. Back then specialists were all the rage and his skill set exceeded what he was supposed to do. Not like now where every all black could play almost any position

    • @MrT67
      @MrT67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@neiloshodges2816 True. If you compared him with Carter, he was probably a better kicker and had a better passing game. Not that Carter wasn't outstanding in those areas, Merhtens just had a little more and was probably quicker also. If Merhtens got on the outside of a very good international winger, you'd still back Merhtens, not so much Carter. But Carter's defence was miles ahead and because of that, he was a better all round player. Carter was approx 15 - 20 kg heavier and what a lot of people forget was he started out as a 2nd five and therefore was a very good tackler. Carter also probably played behind better packs for most of his career.

  • @Pukekura35
    @Pukekura35 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Merhts is one of my favourite ever All Blacks. Great character too. Good to see him now doing commentary.

    • @biggest23
      @biggest23 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Pukekura35
      He needs a character to banter with on the commentary team that's on his wavelength. He gets left hanging a lot when the lads don't see where he's heading with some of his quips.

    • @paulhnry
      @paulhnry 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Biggest 23 cos they dumb cunts

  • @lakkris4323
    @lakkris4323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a Legend

  • @jordancrothers6403
    @jordancrothers6403 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    a class act, and Im an Aussie.

  • @wilsargisson1155
    @wilsargisson1155 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    It's easy to forget just how quick he was. He had serious wheels.

    • @clapadamclap
      @clapadamclap 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +Wil Sargisson i know! i never remember him being that quick!

    • @nicolaslegrand9379
      @nicolaslegrand9379 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shit yeah!!!

    • @TheImpartialKiwi
      @TheImpartialKiwi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Holy shit he could move ! What a legend!

    • @roccosiffredi6427
      @roccosiffredi6427 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best backline in history

  • @mohamedkhaireh9356
    @mohamedkhaireh9356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mehrtens was a fabulous player, he was deceptively quick, he was a prodigious kicker and great vision.

  • @liofit1006
    @liofit1006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great player,great coach and great person

  • @glensmall9194
    @glensmall9194 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brilliant. A genius and so understated. Mehrts and Cully had me on the edge of my seat more than any other players in recent rugby. Intiutive understanding in the AB backs at that stage.

    • @Montel9627
      @Montel9627 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      barrett and smith, successors

    • @Montel9627
      @Montel9627 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      smiths second try reminded me of cullens vs australia*

    • @isaak-gabrielpereira6857
      @isaak-gabrielpereira6857 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      If Mehrts was player now, he would be probably the better kicker (from hand and off the tee) of world rugby by some distance, while Beaudy isn't good enough in this crucial point (at least off the tee, his kicking game is decent).

  • @MrT67
    @MrT67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh yes! One of the fastest players I've ever seen. Stood up some very quick wingers in his time. Probably the quickest 1st five and definitely one of the quickest backs New Zealand has ever had.

  • @kieransteele5953
    @kieransteele5953 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great skills and rugby brain. His ability to read a situation before anyone else was unparalleled.

    • @musicmusic6595
      @musicmusic6595 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yup normally that is the traits/characteristics of a genius at their craft. Mehrtens was special

  • @TheRealKlinky
    @TheRealKlinky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a player...fantastic play maker.

  • @georgeschaumkel3075
    @georgeschaumkel3075 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    one of the best number 10 of nz

    • @1G2B3N4M
      @1G2B3N4M 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still the best!!!!

  • @isaak-gabrielpereira6857
    @isaak-gabrielpereira6857 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Andrew Mehrtens was a great long range kicker too ! Even now lot of players can't kick like that.

  • @nicolaslegrand9379
    @nicolaslegrand9379 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sheer class, sight, pace, skill, what a package!!! loved it!

  • @Montel9627
    @Montel9627 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Revolutionised the role of the flat and attacking number 10, legend of new Zealand rugby

  • @memorykara222
    @memorykara222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow i didnt realise how quick he was deceptively quick. his goalkicks stood out for me the his kicks never struggled to get over the bar never booming kicks.

  • @harleyfrench9997
    @harleyfrench9997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a kid i was mesmerized by him the kicking power and accuracy of this passing was second to none

  • @SteveCournane
    @SteveCournane 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great compilation.

  • @Fuzcapp
    @Fuzcapp 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A breath of fresh air after years of Grant Fox.

  • @bayhaika7937
    @bayhaika7937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was so under rated, that kick he had on him was unreal. Laser like lol

  • @taniataitua5543
    @taniataitua5543 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LEGEND!!!😊

  • @ianmclaren2354
    @ianmclaren2354 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    1:19 There are only three players in world rugby who could make that kick and the other two are Andrew Mehrtens.

  • @MrT67
    @MrT67 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an aside, Merhtens and Lomu were great mates. Lomu said when he came into the AB's, Merhts looked after him and later when he fell ill, kept in constant contact.

  • @ST-dr6qx
    @ST-dr6qx 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    The Fans of back then were partly right - ABSOLUTE (ALL BLACK) MAGIC This Man is is!!!! Such a complete player!!! And the friendly salute to the bokkers in pretoria I think it was and teh two Auz players clashing each other...... FUN-tastic player

  • @olibearbrowns6748
    @olibearbrowns6748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great player who formed a formidable halves duo with Justin Marshall. One of my favourite All Blacks.

  • @kato2493
    @kato2493 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He ran the show

  • @Chevfan66
    @Chevfan66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People forget just how good he was....amazing kicker amazing speed very quick hands

  • @kiwiadventures3773
    @kiwiadventures3773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fox never scored a try! Merts was a very dangerous player he always made space.

  • @uncleiroh7967
    @uncleiroh7967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this man is epitomizes greatness

  • @nicolaslegrand9379
    @nicolaslegrand9379 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    oh, the try at 02:48 with every chipping in... PFFF!!!! Class!!!!!!!!!

  • @lbradshaw6817
    @lbradshaw6817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mehrts and that middle finger salute to that south African crowd I shall never forget lol🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

  • @rossbutters2229
    @rossbutters2229 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    And he's an awesome bloke best 1st5 ever no disrespect to carter or fox but the man could see a gap where there was no gap

  • @izavibe5839
    @izavibe5839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of a kind 😎🔥

  • @lwh8302
    @lwh8302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute legend

  • @123kiwiboy
    @123kiwiboy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    yet another outstanding flyhalf that new Zealand has produced, outstandingly quick

  • @shanecook3102
    @shanecook3102 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a legend. just imagined if he kicked that dropkick in 95 rwc final just before fulltime

  • @jayreddy2432
    @jayreddy2432 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fuck me I forgot just how good the Mehrtens era was. Fucking awesome rugby. The best rugby the world has ever seen!! Amen!

  • @clapadamclap
    @clapadamclap 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    some of those passing moves and try setups just oozed class...

  • @panikahukiwa347
    @panikahukiwa347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He could seriously play this fula. Delivered his absolute best for Canterbury, Saders and the Abs.
    Such is the Canterbury blessings Of fly halfs because along came some other dude at the time called Dan Carter lol but Mehrtz was mean!!!

  • @namwens1
    @namwens1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    andrew mehrtens made me fall in love with rugby as a 14 year old australian playing jonah lomu rugby on PS1. 90m conversions had me at hello

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    On field he was a great decision maker and off field he has a quick wit.

  • @tonyroy8123
    @tonyroy8123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mehrtens and Dan Carter are legends.

  • @danwalters5054
    @danwalters5054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How could anyone unlike this video?

  • @Reformed1-e1c
    @Reformed1-e1c 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is the man responsible for unleashing Jonah Lomu, Christian Cullen, Tana, Doug Howlett, Irememia and Alatini. Still love Carlos, who is also responsible for unleashing his backline but Mehrts was also got us territory, one of the best touch finders in the game.

  • @teclamago1429
    @teclamago1429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9 from 9 kicks wow

  • @x.short_fan3894
    @x.short_fan3894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God

  • @patoatavai4429
    @patoatavai4429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy was the best 10 in history of anyone not names Daniel Carter.

  • @polynesianfightnationaotea4913
    @polynesianfightnationaotea4913 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Mertens, grew up watching this man. I love how he kept looking for BIG JONAH ALL THE TIME.. When they did that cut .over it was over, Jonah and Mertens made a good combination.

  • @streethawk29
    @streethawk29 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a monster of a player

  • @Montel9627
    @Montel9627 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can you imagine how well stocked the all blacks were in fly half at the time? Mehrtens, Carlos Spencer and a young Dan Carter

  • @Montel9627
    @Montel9627 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Raw pace reminds me of beauden barrett, but it is hard to compare them

  • @forret
    @forret 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The man. I think Jonny Wilkinson emulated him. Never fucked up, great boot. Mehrtens was a better runner and Wilkinson a tackler. He brought out New Zealand’s midfield like a beauty.

  • @ims9374
    @ims9374 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The GOAT

  • @1unsung971
    @1unsung971 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The full package in offence and defence.

  • @locominyana8916
    @locominyana8916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Them ball skills @ 0:55 🔥🔥

  • @rangidalglish4743
    @rangidalglish4743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know it’s Merts tribute and rate the guy completely. But him putting it on a dime for Cully to explode into the gap. Rugby as good as it can be played.

  • @godisbollocks
    @godisbollocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was pretty darn quick for a 1st five-eighth.

  • @hyzad3932
    @hyzad3932 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He came to my school today!!!

  • @Icemane1995
    @Icemane1995 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now I see where Barrett gets his style from

  • @KanyeKetchup
    @KanyeKetchup 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Warriors need a playmaker like him

  • @chiefjohnson2642
    @chiefjohnson2642 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legend the old bro

  • @mantis2334
    @mantis2334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People forget carter did his apprenticeship outside mehrts at canterbury

  • @isaak-gabrielpereira6857
    @isaak-gabrielpereira6857 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:35 What. A. Kick.

  • @rossbutters2229
    @rossbutters2229 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never made a bad decision undoubtedly the best first five ever I’m not saying the best all black I’m saying the most decisive and crucial first five ever

  • @dicessdontbenosey438
    @dicessdontbenosey438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You wont find a better kicker and playmaker like old Mehrtens please coach in NZ mehrts

  • @MattyStarfish
    @MattyStarfish 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    100 points in 5 games. That's crazy!!

    • @umosay
      @umosay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      when you beat Japan by 140 odd it's possible

    • @keithmoon8838
      @keithmoon8838 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@umosay Mehrtens didn't play against Japan, Simon Culhane did. Mehrtens' 100 points in 5 games came against Canada, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.

  • @jantaljaard835
    @jantaljaard835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MAGNIFICENT! To me he is even better than Stephen Larkham, Naas Botha and Grant Fox.

  • @Nintendo64pro
    @Nintendo64pro 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:47 greatest ball movement ever

  • @gwilliams4674
    @gwilliams4674 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merhtens behind the 2004 - now ABs pack would be unbeatable.

  • @randomguyontheinternet696
    @randomguyontheinternet696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I swear to god i met him and got his signature

    • @mikebarker6979
      @mikebarker6979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No way in hell that happened, stop making up stories ;)

    • @ay613
      @ay613 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikebarker6979 Why would that not happen he isn't the Prince of Wales, it's common for sports legends to visit schools.

    • @mikebarker6979
      @mikebarker6979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ay613 whoosh

    • @ay613
      @ay613 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikebarker6979 well played

  • @Vae07
    @Vae07 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Andrew Mehrtens the Dan Carter of the 90s😅

  • @TheForge10
    @TheForge10 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone got Mehrtons debut against Canada in 1995 before the world cup ?

  • @Inthemixmedia
    @Inthemixmedia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shook his hand tonight. Great unassuming guy. But I suppose most leges are.

  • @scrumhalforegon
    @scrumhalforegon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dummy at 1:55 is just super duper!

  • @TheForge10
    @TheForge10 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wasnt Carlos Spensor the best when John "we are all on a journey; Mitchell dropped Mehrtons in 2002 LOL. It says a lot when Henry took over that Mehrtons was reinstated for a year ( possibly to mentor Dan Carter)

    • @ToxicKingMad
      @ToxicKingMad 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spencer took over in 03 after having one of his best seasons of his career. Mehrtens still should've been picked for that World Cup though.

    • @Aman-pl6om
      @Aman-pl6om 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mitchell ruined the careers of Mehrts and Cullen but made way for Carter and Muliaina too

    • @fatShowPony
      @fatShowPony 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I still remember listening to the team announcement live on the radio at work and saying out loud we just lost the world cup. Mitchell made some inane comment like kicks don't win cups - cue Johnny Wilkinson...

  • @weakengaming
    @weakengaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:55 hahahaha

  • @nolannmasson8036
    @nolannmasson8036 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's Incredible& C'mon, huys. power sloppy " 1!

  • @Shadow_10707
    @Shadow_10707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How dare yall forget the crusader

  • @Clutchtheclownz
    @Clutchtheclownz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    South African born

    • @umosay
      @umosay 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      on holiday, doesn't really count.

    • @Clutchtheclownz
      @Clutchtheclownz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      martsum check your facts stupid idiot his parents lived here for years and only returned to New Zealand when he was a small child

  • @Al1z-d4y
    @Al1z-d4y 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:49 whatta play

  • @georgemehrtens5985
    @georgemehrtens5985 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    he is my dad

  • @mangukahaaotearoa9324
    @mangukahaaotearoa9324 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    B4 dc we had merts not the greatest runner not the greatest passer but a pin point boot

  • @neiloshodges2816
    @neiloshodges2816 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great player, his only shortcoming was his lack of tackling ability.

  • @snewiee4945
    @snewiee4945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    his son George goes to my school

  • @georgeschaumkel3075
    @georgeschaumkel3075 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cry face guy...