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Blues 2019

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  • KirwanK Offline
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    Kirwan
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    #901

    We are still stuck with Tana's shitty squad selections for next year at least, but at least with Coventry and McDonald the team will be organised and we can get the best out of them.

    Then it's a case of repairing his damage. Did they sack that "talent scout" as well?

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    • SammyCS Offline
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      #902

      What a Traitor!

      One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

      He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

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      • SammyCS SammyC

        What a Traitor!

        One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

        He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

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        #903

        @sammyc said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

        What a Traitor!

        One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

        He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

        is that former Wallabie coach Robbie? Or another Robbie. Just asking

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        • SammyCS SammyC

          What a Traitor!

          One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

          He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

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          #904

          @sammyc said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

          He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

          alt text

          Losers? Oh you mean the Counties deadweight?

          Yes, MacDonalds first job will be to cull those guys

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          • SammyCS SammyC

            What a Traitor!

            One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

            He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

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            #905

            @sammyc He should have to hand his crusaders Jersey back."Blues Head Coach" they may hurt your resume Leon.

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            • DuluthD Duluth

              @sammyc said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

              He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

              alt text

              Losers? Oh you mean the Counties deadweight?

              Yes, MacDonalds first job will be to cull those guys

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              #906

              @duluth said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

              @sammyc said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

              He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

              alt text

              Losers? Oh you mean the Counties deadweight?

              Yes, MacDonalds first job will be to cull those guys

              I mean the team that has been the worst performing NZ super team for several seasons in a row.

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              • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                @sammyc said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                What a Traitor!

                One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

                He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

                is that former Wallabie coach Robbie? Or another Robbie. Just asking

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                #907

                @mariner4life said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                @sammyc said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                What a Traitor!

                One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

                He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

                is that former Wallabie coach Robbie? Or another Robbie. Just asking

                Yup, the man who has said he could never coach against Canterbury and the Crusaders.

                Loyalty right there.

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                • DuluthD Offline
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                  #908

                  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rugby/news/article.cfm?c_id=80&objectid=12160664

                  Patrick McKendry with another love letter to Umaga. Dude, he's not going to fuck you

                  He's consistently been the worst of the Umaga sycophants in the media

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                    Wow! Finally reason (not mark) prevails. It is good of Tana but what choice did he have other than throwing toys etc. I think he'll be much better for a few years with Leon.

                    Man, you guys are still fucked at halfback. Dont you go ruining Otere Black!!

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                    • SnowyS Offline
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                      @mariner4life said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                      is that former Wallabie coach Robbie? Or another Robbie. Just asking

                      He didn't mention Slackbladder either. Was he a traitor or just kicked out?

                      As a Blues supporter it has been a tough ride but:
                      Crusaders were the worst NZ losers when the whole franchise thing started
                      Highlanders were a joke as were the Chiefs for a long time
                      Canes title took a long time to come. Apparently it took a Cantab to fix that (after he left)

                      So it was the Blues turn to be shit - for far too long - and this is our year (and the Warriors). So there.

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                      • SnowyS Snowy

                        @mariner4life said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                        is that former Wallabie coach Robbie? Or another Robbie. Just asking

                        He didn't mention Slackbladder either. Was he a traitor or just kicked out?

                        As a Blues supporter it has been a tough ride but:
                        Crusaders were the worst NZ losers when the whole franchise thing started
                        Highlanders were a joke as were the Chiefs for a long time
                        Canes title took a long time to come. Apparently it took a Cantab to fix that (after he left)

                        So it was the Blues turn to be shit - for far too long - and this is our year (and the Warriors). So there.

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                        Donsteppa
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                        #911

                        @snowy said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                        ... were a joke as were the Chiefs for a long time

                        On the contrary, no team was ever better & more skilled at falling out of mathematical finals contention, then making a massive end of season run to finish fifth. Nobody.

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                        • DuluthD Offline
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                          #912

                          Has there been any announcements about the Dev/u20's coaches? Last year Coventry was the Dev coach

                          Tiatia, Lavea and Witcombe should be the top of the list (Ieremia is taking the Auckland side on tour during Feb)

                          Last year Steven Bates was the under 20's forwards coach. That should stop. It's a ridiculous decision to hire a guy whose day job is being a Chiefs cheerleader

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                            Wasn't a massive fan of MacDonald taking over from Tana the last time but I'll give this a chance...

                            But full credit for the Blues making a move. Tana has been an improvement on SJK and Lam but still ultimately was seemed outmatched and outclassed by other NZ franchise coaches. Still ultimately I would like to see a non-ex-AB coach though after now four on the trot.

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                            • DonsteppaD Donsteppa

                              @snowy said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                              ... were a joke as were the Chiefs for a long time

                              On the contrary, no team was ever better & more skilled at falling out of mathematical finals contention, then making a massive end of season run to finish fifth. Nobody.

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                              wrote on last edited by
                              #914

                              @donsteppa said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                              On the contrary, no team was ever better & more skilled at falling out of mathematical finals contention, then making a massive end of season run to finish fifth. Nobody.

                              That's the bit that made me laugh, 'Steppa. I called it a joke.

                              I also don't use emoticons so picture whatever smiley thing that you chose here.

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                              • SammyCS SammyC

                                What a Traitor!

                                One of the guys I respected the most. Grizz, Robbie, Don Hayes etc must be hanging their heads in shame.

                                He couldn't beat razor with Ta$man, good luck with these losers.

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                                wrote on last edited by
                                #915

                                @sammyc said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                                What a Traitor!

                                It makes the 1st round Blues-Crusaders game that much more interesting now.

                                The Blues to break their losing streak against NZ teams. :fishing_pole:

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                                • SnowyS Offline
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                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #916

                                  @rocky-rockbottom said in Blues 2019 - (New Head Coach):

                                  On the bright side it's going to be WAYYYY the fuck easier slagging off a Cantab once it all turns to shit than it has been slagging AB legend Tana...

                                  He's from Blenheim I think, but near enough (cue Chris B Ta$man rant) and keep the faith Bro.It's our year.

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                                  • DuluthD Duluth

                                    Has there been any announcements about the Dev/u20's coaches? Last year Coventry was the Dev coach

                                    Tiatia, Lavea and Witcombe should be the top of the list (Ieremia is taking the Auckland side on tour during Feb)

                                    Last year Steven Bates was the under 20's forwards coach. That should stop. It's a ridiculous decision to hire a guy whose day job is being a Chiefs cheerleader

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                                    @duluth Whitcombe is on board with NZ U20s, would they allow him to do both, given he could potentially entice some young stars from the NZ U20s to the Blues (and Northland...) if he is a coach people want to work with

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                                    • DuluthD Duluth

                                      Has there been any announcements about the Dev/u20's coaches? Last year Coventry was the Dev coach

                                      Tiatia, Lavea and Witcombe should be the top of the list (Ieremia is taking the Auckland side on tour during Feb)

                                      Last year Steven Bates was the under 20's forwards coach. That should stop. It's a ridiculous decision to hire a guy whose day job is being a Chiefs cheerleader

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                                      Bovidae
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                                      #918

                                      @duluth Bates is involved with coaching in NH isn't he? U19s?

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                                      • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                        @duluth Bates is involved with coaching in NH isn't he? U19s?

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                                        Duluth
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                                        @bovidae I think so

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                                          #920

                                          Bates is also an assistant coach of the Marist senior club team.

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