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Exodus 2017

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    Treviso is getting two very motivated Kiwis. Both Douglas and Banks don't want to go, but Douglas has to go now and Banks after the SR season ends.

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    • StargazerS Stargazer

      Treviso is getting two very motivated Kiwis. Both Douglas and Banks don't want to go, but Douglas has to go now and Banks after the SR season ends.

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      @Stargazer said in Exodus 2017:

      Treviso is getting two very motivated Kiwis. Both Douglas and Banks don't want to go, but Douglas has to go now and Banks after the SR season ends.

      It's their own fckn fault. Think twice before throwing your rugby career away for a touch more dosh.

      Banks could start for the Blues, such is their paucity of 10 options, and Douglas has been a real find.

      Ah well.

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      • Billy TellB Billy Tell

        @Stargazer said in Exodus 2017:

        Treviso is getting two very motivated Kiwis. Both Douglas and Banks don't want to go, but Douglas has to go now and Banks after the SR season ends.

        It's their own fckn fault. Think twice before throwing your rugby career away for a touch more dosh.

        Banks could start for the Blues, such is their paucity of 10 options, and Douglas has been a real find.

        Ah well.

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        @Billy-Tell completely agree. The problem nowadays is players are too quick to head off once they miss a super rugby spot. With larger squads and injuries there is always opportunities arising. Banks could have got regular game time at the Blues and pushed for higher honours with Cruden leaving

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        • K Kiwidom

          @Billy-Tell completely agree. The problem nowadays is players are too quick to head off once they miss a super rugby spot. With larger squads and injuries there is always opportunities arising. Banks could have got regular game time at the Blues and pushed for higher honours with Cruden leaving

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          @Kiwidom Banks didn't sign with Treviso because he missed out, he just signed with them.

          As for Douglas...What, he should sit on his hands earning nothing in the hope he picks up an injury replacement contract?

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            I'm gutted as a Waikato fan. Douglas has been bloody good value at NPC level and we've also lost Brian Alainu'uese this week too. Money talks.

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            • K Kiwidom

              @Billy-Tell completely agree. The problem nowadays is players are too quick to head off once they miss a super rugby spot. With larger squads and injuries there is always opportunities arising. Banks could have got regular game time at the Blues and pushed for higher honours with Cruden leaving

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              @Kiwidom wait, what? I'm not sure what is harder to believe, that a 26 year old who can't make a Super squad is being "too hasty" in taking what i imagine is a much more lucrative offer. Or that Marty Banks is, or could be, All Black quality.

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              • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                @Kiwidom wait, what? I'm not sure what is harder to believe, that a 26 year old who can't make a Super squad is being "too hasty" in taking what i imagine is a much more lucrative offer. Or that Marty Banks is, or could be, All Black quality.

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                @mariner4life said in Exodus 2017:

                @Kiwidom wait, what? I'm not sure what is harder to believe, that a 26 year old who can't make a Super squad is being "too hasty" in taking what i imagine is a much more lucrative offer. Or that Marty Banks is, or could be, All Black quality.

                He's better than Delaney ever was

                popcorn time...

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                • Chris B.C Offline
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                  I'd rate Banks fifth as a first five - behind Mo'unga, but ahead of Francis, West, Black and DMac.

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                  • Chris B.C Chris B.

                    I'd rate Banks fifth as a first five - behind Mo'unga, but ahead of Francis, West, Black and DMac.

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                    #523

                    @Chris-B.
                    Agree

                    EOYT, lima or beaudy get injured, no cruden. Interesting. ..

                    Edit, oh yeah, Dmac probably gets a go

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                    • SiamS Siam

                      @Chris-B.
                      Agree

                      EOYT, lima or beaudy get injured, no cruden. Interesting. ..

                      Edit, oh yeah, Dmac probably gets a go

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                      @Siam ... or Jordie.

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                        We might be a little bit thin at first five next year when Cruden is gone - depending on how much time Sopoaga gets this season and how he goes.

                        I'd expect to see Richie Mo'unga get called up as the third first five, but even at the end of this year he won't be that experienced. DMac is doubtless on the radar, but right now probably hasn't started five first class matches as a first five and Jordie has probably yet to start one.

                        Hopefully Beaudy stays fit and Shag can run an orderly development plan!

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                        • Chris B.C Chris B.

                          We might be a little bit thin at first five next year when Cruden is gone - depending on how much time Sopoaga gets this season and how he goes.

                          I'd expect to see Richie Mo'unga get called up as the third first five, but even at the end of this year he won't be that experienced. DMac is doubtless on the radar, but right now probably hasn't started five first class matches as a first five and Jordie has probably yet to start one.

                          Hopefully Beaudy stays fit and Shag can run an orderly development plan!

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                          @Chris-B. Israel Dagg!

                          I don't think first 5 is an issue ... especially whilst Stephen Donald is around.

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                          • MajorPomM MajorPom

                            @Chris-B. Israel Dagg!

                            I don't think first 5 is an issue ... especially whilst Stephen Donald is around.

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                            @MajorRage Hope not - but, we've been a bit spoiled since the trials of 2011!

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                            • Chris B.C Chris B.

                              I'd rate Banks fifth as a first five - behind Mo'unga, but ahead of Francis, West, Black and DMac.

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                              @Chris-B. said in Exodus 2017:

                              I'd rate Banks fifth as a first five - behind Mo'unga, but ahead of Francis, West, Black and DMac.

                              Have you seen Banks this year? I'd have agreed with you a few years back - but he's been off the pace this year. And he's got silly hair. πŸ™‚

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                              • NepiaN Nepia

                                @Chris-B. said in Exodus 2017:

                                I'd rate Banks fifth as a first five - behind Mo'unga, but ahead of Francis, West, Black and DMac.

                                Have you seen Banks this year? I'd have agreed with you a few years back - but he's been off the pace this year. And he's got silly hair. πŸ™‚

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                                @Nepia I have. Not sure if he's carrying an injury - he usually is. Still going OK.

                                Has he missed a kick at goal yet?

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                                  @Nepia I have. Not sure if he's carrying an injury - he usually is. Still going OK.

                                  Has he missed a kick at goal yet?

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                                  @Chris-B. said in Exodus 2017:

                                  @Nepia I have. Not sure if he's carrying an injury - he usually is. Still going OK.

                                  Has he missed a kick at goal yet?

                                  10's have jobs other than goal kicking ....

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                                  • NepiaN Nepia

                                    @Chris-B. said in Exodus 2017:

                                    @Nepia I have. Not sure if he's carrying an injury - he usually is. Still going OK.

                                    Has he missed a kick at goal yet?

                                    10's have jobs other than goal kicking ....

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                                    @Nepia I saw lots of him for the Mako$ a few months ago and he was excellent.... aside from the final. 😞

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                                    • Chris B.C Chris B.

                                      @Nepia I saw lots of him for the Mako$ a few months ago and he was excellent.... aside from the final. 😞

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                                      @Chris-B. said in Exodus 2017:

                                      @Nepia I saw lots of him for the Mako$ a few months ago and he was excellent.... aside from the final. 😞

                                      Finals? What the hell are finals? Sucks to be a Magpies fan at the moment ....

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                                        I don't get the love for Banks. More importantly, as Nepia stated, he has silly hair. Must be some Jew in that boy.

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                                        • Rancid SchnitzelR Rancid Schnitzel

                                          I don't get the love for Banks. More importantly, as Nepia stated, he has silly hair. Must be some Jew in that boy.

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                                          @Rancid-Schnitzel said in Exodus 2017:

                                          I don't get the love for Banks. More importantly, as Nepia stated, he has silly hair. Must be some Jew in that boy.

                                          Hey! There's some Jew in this boy! Grrr.

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