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Highlanders 2025

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  • G george33

    @Kiwiwomble have I actually let u down B4, maybe , but I now the kid, and lots of the Blues boys, any way.

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    @george33 said in Highlanders 2025:

    @Kiwiwomble have I actually let u down B4, maybe , but I now the kid, and lots of the Blues boys, any way.

    ....thats doesn't mean anything, im actually his godfather and i know he's signing a 10 year contract....see how easy it is?

    @george33 we're asking "WHY"? contracts are only broken with a reason

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      Speaking of interesting rumours, Michael Manson hasn't cracked the bench for a while... I wonder if he might get a run this week?

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        Speaking of interesting rumours, Michael Manson hasn't cracked the bench for a while... I wonder if he might get a run this week?

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        @frugby said in Highlanders 2025:

        Speaking of interesting rumours, Michael Manson hasn't cracked the bench for a while... I wonder if he might get a run this week?

        we're probably having to sell Tangitau to cover the legal fees after not having mason on the bench

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          @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2025:

          another @george33 post bookmarked to look back on and chuckle one day

          It reminds me of when you used to have a big night at the club and you'd end up talking to that old fella who's watched every game and has all sorts of conspiracy theories about NZ rugby.

          That guy is George's sauce.

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          @Bones u probably no to much , already,

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            Here's a podcast that was put up 10 days ago. Podcast is a bit of a punishing listen. Being quite matey

            Couple of quotes:

            • Yeah, I thought it was going to be way worse. Actually enjoying it...

            • when asked if he saw it as a long-term thing. "I have another year to run down here, and we will see what the go is there then. But definitely loving my time here..."

            Host: So, it is a 25-26 thing and then re-plan.

            Response: "yeah will see what happens. But, yeah really enjoying my time here..."

            It doesn’t take a genius to work out the kid is Auckland through and through. But I'd be highly surprised if Jospeh let's him walk about the door that easily.

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              See What happens, it's happening, seen that,he back home.

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                Let's wait and see. Eh.

                It would be a dick move to get a chance and throw it back in the face of the franchise that gave it to you, demanding an early release. For a team that barely gave him a run in the years prior.

                Life can't be so hard that he can't honour the second half of a short term contract.

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                  The other rumour floating about the place, is that Hugh Renton's absence might run a little deeper than a few injury issues...

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                    Jeez we are going to need to get some loosies to come and give us a bit of a hand. May be getting Blair Ryall back from Japan. No Renton, Naeata likely goone too as he seems well and truly unsighted now

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                      Jeez we are going to need to get some loosies to come and give us a bit of a hand. May be getting Blair Ryall back from Japan. No Renton, Naeata likely goone too as he seems well and truly unsighted now

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                      @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                      Jeez we are going to need to get some loosies to come and give us a bit of a hand. May be getting Blair Ryall back from Japan. No Renton, Naeata likely goone too as he seems well and truly unsighted now

                      I don't think Renton is permanently on the naughty step, and would suggest him heading to Australia is a bit of an olive branch.

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                        Let's wait and see. Eh.

                        It would be a dick move to get a chance and throw it back in the face of the franchise that gave it to you, demanding an early release. For a team that barely gave him a run in the years prior.

                        Life can't be so hard that he can't honour the second half of a short term contract.

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                        george33
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                        @SouthernMann respect all your comments , but Clarke, Talea in front, and remember none of those boys at this stage are re-signed beyond this season, but have heard both will, just need the pen on the paper.

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                          @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                          Jeez we are going to need to get some loosies to come and give us a bit of a hand. May be getting Blair Ryall back from Japan. No Renton, Naeata likely goone too as he seems well and truly unsighted now

                          I don't think Renton is permanently on the naughty step, and would suggest him heading to Australia is a bit of an olive branch.

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                          @frugby said in Highlanders 2025:

                          @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                          Jeez we are going to need to get some loosies to come and give us a bit of a hand. May be getting Blair Ryall back from Japan. No Renton, Naeata likely goone too as he seems well and truly unsighted now

                          I don't think Renton is permanently on the naughty step, and would suggest him heading to Australia is a bit of an olive branch.

                          @frugby said in Highlanders 2025:

                          @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                          Jeez we are going to need to get some loosies to come and give us a bit of a hand. May be getting Blair Ryall back from Japan. No Renton, Naeata likely goone too as he seems well and truly unsighted now

                          I don't think Renton is permanently on the naughty step, and would suggest him heading to Australia is a bit of an olive branch.

                          So our loosies at the moment who Joseph will play are Withy, Lasaqa, Howden, Loft and Stodart. That's it. Michaels is back in Dunedin still, and seems like he will only play for Kaikorai this year.

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                          • G george33

                            @SouthernMann respect all your comments , but Clarke, Talea in front, and remember none of those boys at this stage are re-signed beyond this season, but have heard both will, just need the pen on the paper.

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                            @george33 yes George you have the two established ABs wingers, I barely remember Tangitau getting a run under Cotter... if Tangitau asks for a release due to compassionate grounds there just so happens to be a super team on the north shore, they're allowed 3 non tongan/samoan reps, Savea, Graig, Savage. I'm sure Umaga would be interested.

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                              @george33 yes George you have the two established ABs wingers, I barely remember Tangitau getting a run under Cotter... if Tangitau asks for a release due to compassionate grounds there just so happens to be a super team on the north shore, they're allowed 3 non tongan/samoan reps, Savea, Graig, Savage. I'm sure Umaga would be interested.

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                              george33
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                              @Grooter well I've said my part, that's all I know at this stage,

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                              • G george33

                                @Bones u probably no to much , already,

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                                @george33 said in Highlanders 2025:

                                @Bones u probably no to much , already,

                                Yeah nah. All I know is that now there's a higher probability he won't be leaving.

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                                  probably want to sign for the chiefs

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                                    Bovidae
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                                    If Tangitau has indicated he wants to return to Auckland before his contract expires, I think JJ wouldn't hesitate to drop him, and he'd be playing club rugby for the rest of the SR season.

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                                    • BonesB Bones

                                      @george33 said in Highlanders 2025:

                                      @Bones u probably no to much , already,

                                      Yeah nah. All I know is that now there's a higher probability he won't be leaving.

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                                      george33
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                                      @Bones u are probably, right once again.u seem to have a lot of contacts.

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                                      • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                        If Tangitau has indicated he wants to return to Auckland before his contract expires, I think JJ wouldn't hesitate to drop him, and he'd be playing club rugby for the rest of the SR season.

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                                        george33
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                                        @Bovidae well he's indicated, don't think JJ is that stupid, he's a professional coach that wants to make the 6., it's not 2026 yet.

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                                          If Tangitau has indicated he wants to return to Auckland before his contract expires, I think JJ wouldn't hesitate to drop him, and he'd be playing club rugby for the rest of the SR season.

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                                          @Bovidae said in Highlanders 2025:

                                          If Tangitau has indicated he wants to return to Auckland before his contract expires, I think JJ wouldn't hesitate to drop him, and he'd be playing club rugby for the rest of the SR season.

                                          I absolutely hope JJ would not be that petty. Not only would it be cutting off his nose to spite his face, it is also fucking with the career of a young player.

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