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Blues 2019

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    African Monkey
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    Yeah from what I saw of Nock for Northland, he looked far better. He looked to be playing with confidence which is something that he hasn't had so far in his pro career. Last season at the Blues he looked scared to touch the ball.

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      Yeah from what I saw of Nock for Northland, he looked far better. He looked to be playing with confidence which is something that he hasn't had so far in his pro career. Last season at the Blues he looked scared to touch the ball.

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      @african-monkey actually thought Nock was in danger of losing his spot when Jono Kitto fronted up for the Taniwha this year.
      A little bit of competition was a good thing for Nock

      Having met Sam many times, the only thing I will say, he is a very quiet fella or introvert might be a better word, so I do wonder if he talks enough..?

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        @african-monkey actually thought Nock was in danger of losing his spot when Jono Kitto fronted up for the Taniwha this year.
        A little bit of competition was a good thing for Nock

        Having met Sam many times, the only thing I will say, he is a very quiet fella or introvert might be a better word, so I do wonder if he talks enough..?

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        @steven-harris So not the kind to ring up the AB coaches and demand to know why he wasn't selected then? 😉

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          @steven-harris So not the kind to ring up the AB coaches and demand to know why he wasn't selected then? 😉

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          @tim not me brother,The ABs are about number 4 on the care factor scale..behind Club,Mitre 10 and Super rugby..
          Only around RWC time I take the biggest interest.

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            @tim not me brother,The ABs are about number 4 on the care factor scale..behind Club,Mitre 10 and Super rugby..
            Only around RWC time I take the biggest interest.

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            @steven-harris Was referring to Brad Weber.

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              @african-monkey actually thought Nock was in danger of losing his spot when Jono Kitto fronted up for the Taniwha this year.
              A little bit of competition was a good thing for Nock

              Having met Sam many times, the only thing I will say, he is a very quiet fella or introvert might be a better word, so I do wonder if he talks enough..?

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              @steven-harris Yeah it looked like it when he played SR. I feel that he'll be great but his confidence has been shot so far and it's held him back at the Blues.

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                  @steven-harris Yeah it looked like it when he played SR. I feel that he'll be great but his confidence has been shot so far and it's held him back at the Blues.

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                  @african-monkey as you said, looked scared to touch the ball and even tackle people at times, whereas this year, his defence for us was very good, I'd still like him to run a bit more.

                  Never knew he was so quick either to chase down Nanai in the game this year too.

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                    @steven-harris Was referring to Brad Weber.

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                    @tim regarding Weber,he’s probably just fallen down the pecking order with TTT arriving on the season,probably only an injury away from a ticket back in..

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                      @duluth Two biggest problems with the team.

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                        @duluth Two biggest problems with the team.

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                        @tim Tony "Michael Collins is one of the best fullbacks in Super Rugby" Hanks.

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                          Nonu will turn 37 in May next year. He and Aumua are going to get smoked on the outside next year.

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                            Faiane is 175 cm tall and 90 kg, so will have to really step up if he's to play centre.

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                              @tim not me brother,The ABs are about number 4 on the care factor scale..behind Club,Mitre 10 and Super rugby..
                              Only around RWC time I take the biggest interest.

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                              @steven-harris said in Blues 2019:

                              @tim not me brother,The ABs are about number 4 on the care factor scale..behind Club,Mitre 10 and Super rugby..
                              Only around RWC time I take the biggest interest.

                              :astonished_face: Franchise rugby over the ABs? Damn, different strokes and all that ....

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                                Poor at Hooker, Half Back and First Five. A SBW/Nonu midfield would have great in 2015 but will be too slow in 2019.

                                On the plus side, the two main props and the Ioane brothers are outstanding

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                                  Poor at Hooker, Half Back and First Five. A SBW/Nonu midfield would have great in 2015 but will be too slow in 2019.

                                  On the plus side, the two main props and the Ioane brothers are outstanding

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                                  @sparky Think 1st five won't be an issue. Halfback, centre, and fullback are all concerns in the backs.

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                                    Poor at Hooker, Half Back and First Five. A SBW/Nonu midfield would have great in 2015 but will be too slow in 2019.

                                    On the plus side, the two main props and the Ioane brothers are outstanding

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                                    @sparky Hooker and Halfback I agree but we're fine at 10 for once.

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                                      Poor at Hooker, Half Back and First Five. A SBW/Nonu midfield would have great in 2015 but will be too slow in 2019.

                                      On the plus side, the two main props and the Ioane brothers are outstanding

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                                      @sparky what's your issue with first five?

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                                        Lack of a long-kicking game.

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                                          Out of the Box podcast looks at the squads:

                                          https://www.radiosport.co.nz/on-air/daniel-mchardy-afternoons/out-of-the-box/out-of-the-box-auckland-are-champs-and-all-blacks-in-japan/

                                          They're mildly optimistic about the Blues, but only talk about their forward pack.

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