Hurricanes 2019 Discussion

[sparky]

The team has over-performed this season. I was honestly worried in February that we would finish last in the NZ conference this year. To make the semis is an impressive achievement for Plumtree and co. Canes fans can be proud of a very solid season.

That said, next week's game will be a bridge too far. I suspect the Crusaders will win by 40+ points.

[Canes4life]

@sparky is that predicted margin a joke. You seriously think the Crusaders will beat the Canes by that much. I’d say 10-15 points max. The Crusaders are good but they aren’t that good.

[sparky]

@Canes4life I don't think the Crusaders have hit any thing like top gear yet this year. Lots of cat and mouse. They have a lot left in reserve for these last two games. I would loved to be proved wrong, but I think the Crusaders will be far, far, far too good for the Hurricanes at the weekend.

[Canes4life]

@sparky 40 points though, I wonder what that’s paying at the TAB. You never know with the Canes, if they turn up with the razzle dazzle they can beat anyone comfortably. They also haven’t hit their stride yet.

Tbh I just hope the Canes perform, if they don’t win so be it. Aslong as we leave everything out on the field I will be happy.

[Canes4life]

Anybody watching the Cully doco?

[sparky]

@Canes4life I take it as a given now that Colesy, Addie Savea,Evans, TJP and BB give absolutely everything on the paddock. It had become the Canes way. Hopefully others will follow their lead.

Problem next week is that all 23 Crusaders will give everything they've got too.

[Canes4life]

So much for always wanting to be a Hurricane if this actually eventuates.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/113883187/super-rugby-have-beauden-and-jordie-barrett-played-their-last-games-for-the-hurricanes

[Chris]

@Canes4life Yeah but will it happen ? I am not so sure

[Canes4life]

@Chris Jordie will look like the "Kevin Durant" of Super Rugby if he makes the switch.

[Chris]

@Canes4life HaHaHa to be honest we don't need Jordie at the Crusaders we are pretty covered at Fb,and the MF

[Yeahtheboys]

Chiefs will take him

[Toddy]

I wouldn't blame Jordie for leaving. His development seems to have stalled at the Canes. He definitely hasn't looked like AB quality this year.

[broughie]

How is that other lock rehabbing? Torn biceps or pec muscle? He was outstanding for the Canes last year and would be better than Scranton.

[Chris]

@broughie Are you talking about Sam Lousi ? he is going overseas at the end of the season.

[broughie]

@Chris Yes that is the guy. I think since coming to the canes he has made significant improvement and provided a lot of grunt to the pack. Had the ability to hold up guys in the tackle too.

[mikey07]

@broughie he definitely developed I thought oh great another players that’s all hype but he really proved me wrong it’s just a shame he’s going.

[Chris]

Anybody heard about Walker-Lawere I don't see anywhere he has re-signed with the Canes as yet.

[Stargazer]

@Chris Check the new Hurricanes 2020 thread and blog post.

[Machpants]

Perenara and Savea joint winners of Hurricanes Player of the Year

Fair enough.

[Stargazer]

2019 Hurricanes Awards

Player of the Year: TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea
Finalists: Perenara, Savea and Reed Prinsep

Best & Fairest: Ardie Savea

Members' Player of the Year: Ardie Savea

Team Man of the Year: Dane Coles
Finalists: Coles, James Marshall and Sam Henwood

Rookie of the Year: Chase Tiatia
Finalists: Tiatia, Du'Plessis Kirifi and Liam Mitchell

Most Improved Player: James Blackwell
Finalists: Blackwell, Isaia Walker-Leawere and Peter Umaga-Jensen

Hunters Award: Peter Umaga-Jensen
Finalists: Umaga-Jensen, Sam Henwood and Heiden Bedwell-Curtis