Blues 2019
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@canes Agree on all those except the first. Taramai is just too small at Super Rugby level. He falls off tackles constantly, and can't out pressure on at the ruck. Handy NPC player though.
Scrafton's recovery from injury will be a key. Would be great to see Goodhue's form demand selection.
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@tim Agreed, Scrafton and Goodhue could become vital cogs in the pack (both play similar to a lite version of Retallick orWhitelock). Could even snag Sevu Reece
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@canes Agree on all those except the first. Taramai is just too small at Super Rugby level. He falls off tackles constantly, and can't out pressure on at the ruck. Handy NPC player though.
Scrafton's recovery from injury will be a key. Would be great to see Goodhue's form demand selection.
@tim I think Goodhue was just starting to look really comfortable at Super level when he took his head knock.
Expecting a big M10 Cup from him, Tom Robinson is another to keep an eye on too, although needs a farking haircut!
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@tim I think Goodhue was just starting to look really comfortable at Super level when he took his head knock.
Expecting a big M10 Cup from him, Tom Robinson is another to keep an eye on too, although needs a farking haircut!
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2019:
Tom Robinson is another to keep an eye on too, although needs a farking haircut!
Trying to get noticed perhaps? People always remember a hair do like that....
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@taniwharugby said in Blues 2019:
Tom Robinson is another to keep an eye on too, although needs a farking haircut!
Trying to get noticed perhaps? People always remember a hair do like that....
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@tim I think Goodhue was just starting to look really comfortable at Super level when he took his head knock.
Expecting a big M10 Cup from him, Tom Robinson is another to keep an eye on too, although needs a farking haircut!
@taniwharugby Yeah, I was gutted when he went off during that game against the Jaguares, as he was having a blinder, especially on defence.
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@taniwharugby said in Blues 2019:
Tom Robinson is another to keep an eye on too, although needs a farking haircut!
Trying to get noticed perhaps? People always remember a hair do like that....
@gunner he's a red head, he doesn't need much help there!
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So there's one certainty in the midfield next year - SBW will start at 12 when fit. Who will partner him at 13, and who will be the combination when he's unavailable?
Probably want someone with distribution skills, and pace to take the outside break, when he's playing. Whereas when he's out you'll want the best combination of a power player and a distributor, whatever position they are in.
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So there's one certainty in the midfield next year - SBW will start at 12 when fit. Who will partner him at 13, and who will be the combination when he's unavailable?
Probably want someone with distribution skills, and pace to take the outside break, when he's playing. Whereas when he's out you'll want the best combination of a power player and a distributor, whatever position they are in.
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@tim Tumua Manu has a good opportunity by playing 13 for Auckland. He started his Mitre 10 Cup season very well last week. Be interesting to see how he goes today.
@kiwimurph He looks quality.
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@tim Tumua Manu has a good opportunity by playing 13 for Auckland. He started his Mitre 10 Cup season very well last week. Be interesting to see how he goes today.
@kiwimurph So, SBW/Manu and Leger/Manu?
Still very annoyed that Little and Vaega were let go.
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After a couple of rounds I'm liking the following from the Blues region:
Fukofuka - halfback
Tumua Manu - midfield (his brother looked ok too)
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a - 6 and 8 cover
Sione Mafileo - tighthead prop
Sione Havili - openside backupWe need another halfback, midfielder, loosehead prop, and tighthead prop too.
I like Renata's work around the field, but he still needs to improve at the scrum.
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After a couple of rounds I'm liking the following from the Blues region:
Fukofuka - halfback
Tumua Manu - midfield (his brother looked ok too)
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a - 6 and 8 cover
Sione Mafileo - tighthead prop
Sione Havili - openside backupWe need another halfback, midfielder, loosehead prop, and tighthead prop too.
I like Renata's work around the field, but he still needs to improve at the scrum.
@tim said in Blues 2019:
After a couple of rounds I'm liking the following from the Blues region:
Fukofuka - halfback
Tumua Manu - midfield (his brother looked ok too)
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a - 6 and 8 cover
Sione Mafileo - tighthead prop
Sione Havili - openside backupWe need another halfback, midfielder, loosehead prop, and tighthead prop too.
I assume you mean Loketi Manu? They're actually not brothers. Loketi Manu is Tongan and Tumua is Samoan. It's easy to think that they're brothers though, as they look similar and play club rugby together.
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@tim said in Blues 2019:
After a couple of rounds I'm liking the following from the Blues region:
Fukofuka - halfback
Tumua Manu - midfield (his brother looked ok too)
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a - 6 and 8 cover
Sione Mafileo - tighthead prop
Sione Havili - openside backupWe need another halfback, midfielder, loosehead prop, and tighthead prop too.
I assume you mean Loketi Manu? They're actually not brothers. Loketi Manu is Tongan and Tumua is Samoan. It's easy to think that they're brothers though, as they look similar and play club rugby together.
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@tim Easy mistake. You're not the only one who thinks they're brothers.
Just thought I'd mention this randomly, but there is another Manu in the Auckland U19s. He's Nasi Manu's younger brother and he's already built like Nasi. He's one to keep an eye on.
