Blues 2020
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@cgrant I spoke to Sam when Northland played their last game , I can only take his word for it, but he said no Franchises had been in touch with him..
It’s a real shame Manaaki Selby Ricket has got himself into trouble..I really rate this kid..brilliant lineout forward..
On a midfielder.. I would be all over Fatuli Paea from Ta$man... -
@cgrant I spoke to Sam when Northland played their last game , I can only take his word for it, but he said no Franchises had been in touch with him..
It’s a real shame Manaaki Selby Ricket has got himself into trouble..I really rate this kid..brilliant lineout forward..
On a midfielder.. I would be all over Fatuli Paea from Ta$man...@Steven-Harris I was going to mention Paea, but then I saw that he turns 28 next year and is ineligible for NZ, which won't help his chances of picking up a contract.
If teams have a couple of midfield injuries, he'd be a solid player to call up as injury cover.
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@Steven-Harris I was going to mention Paea, but then I saw that he turns 28 next year and is ineligible for NZ, which won't help his chances of picking up a contract.
If teams have a couple of midfield injuries, he'd be a solid player to call up as injury cover.
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Been thinking about that extra lock option from outside the Blues catchment area...I do wonder if they have snared a big fish..would love to know the status of Paripari Parkinson ...?.i would imagine he has crossed paths with head coach Leon MacDonald...and I have not seen any confirmation of Parkinson returning to the Landers..
That would be a great signing...
Others options
James Tucker...I do like this guys workrate..reminds me of James Blackwell..
Geoff Cridge not wanted by the Canes.
Sam Caird...would need another several Kgs..
Jack Whetton...?
Josh Goodhue.. I do wonder if he has taken one knock to the head to many..
Any others ...? -
Been thinking about that extra lock option from outside the Blues catchment area...I do wonder if they have snared a big fish..would love to know the status of Paripari Parkinson ...?.i would imagine he has crossed paths with head coach Leon MacDonald...and I have not seen any confirmation of Parkinson returning to the Landers..
That would be a great signing...
Others options
James Tucker...I do like this guys workrate..reminds me of James Blackwell..
Geoff Cridge not wanted by the Canes.
Sam Caird...would need another several Kgs..
Jack Whetton...?
Josh Goodhue.. I do wonder if he has taken one knock to the head to many..
Any others ...?@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
Been thinking about that extra lock option from outside the Blues catchment area...I do wonder if they have snared a big fish..would love to know the status of Paripari Parkinson ...?.i would imagine he has crossed paths with head coach Leon MacDonald...and I have not seen any confirmation of Parkinson returning to the Landers..
That would be a great signing...
Others options
James Tucker...I do like this guys workrate..reminds me of James Blackwell..
Geoff Cridge not wanted by the Canes.
Sam Caird...would need another several Kgs..
Jack Whetton...?
Josh Goodhue.. I do wonder if he has taken one knock to the head to many..
Any others ...?I hope we are chasing Parkinson
The signing is not a big fish. A good hard worker though
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
Been thinking about that extra lock option from outside the Blues catchment area...I do wonder if they have snared a big fish..would love to know the status of Paripari Parkinson ...?.i would imagine he has crossed paths with head coach Leon MacDonald...and I have not seen any confirmation of Parkinson returning to the Landers..
That would be a great signing...
Others options
James Tucker...I do like this guys workrate..reminds me of James Blackwell..
Geoff Cridge not wanted by the Canes.
Sam Caird...would need another several Kgs..
Jack Whetton...?
Josh Goodhue.. I do wonder if he has taken one knock to the head to many..
Any others ...?I hope we are chasing Parkinson
The signing is not a big fish. A good hard worker though
@Duluth I think Parkinson would be right up there as forward signing...If you took out the locks were taken to the RWC , I reckon he’s close to next cab off the rack ..he’s a very big man, and a great line out option, he’s an All Black in waiting in my book, and like you say he has a great work rate , to me that puts him in the big fish category..
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@Duluth I think Parkinson would be right up there as forward signing...If you took out the locks were taken to the RWC , I reckon he’s close to next cab off the rack ..he’s a very big man, and a great line out option, he’s an All Black in waiting in my book, and like you say he has a great work rate , to me that puts him in the big fish category..
Any idea on the fitness of Josh Goodhue?
Tuipulotu, GCT, Wardlaw are confirmed.
Pierce is very likely as Coventry seemed to pick him as a long term option last season and he followed that with a good NPC.
Pretty sure another lock has signed
Robinson can cover lock too..
It's hard to a space for Goodhue?
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Any idea on the fitness of Josh Goodhue?
Tuipulotu, GCT, Wardlaw are confirmed.
Pierce is very likely as Coventry seemed to pick him as a long term option last season and he followed that with a good NPC.
Pretty sure another lock has signed
Robinson can cover lock too..
It's hard to a space for Goodhue?
@Duluth not too sure on the fitness of Goodhue , but his constant head knocks and the fact he picks up injuries are a real concern..I do like the look of Jacob Pierce..looks a real athlete, and if anybody knows anything about locks Coventry will know..
And yes Robinson can cover lock..
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@Duluth not too sure on the fitness of Goodhue , but his constant head knocks and the fact he picks up injuries are a real concern..I do like the look of Jacob Pierce..looks a real athlete, and if anybody knows anything about locks Coventry will know..
And yes Robinson can cover lock..
When are these squads named...?@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2020:
When are these squads named...?
Not sure. There’s been a few dates posted on tsf
At least a week away but less than two weeks seems to be the consensus
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I would not like to see Robinson start a game at lock. He does not like the tight work. He's just a six IMO.
@cgrant he can play tight, the Blues just played him in the wide channels.
Yeah Josh's head is a concern, when he came back 2 or 3 rounds to go I thought it was wrong, should just let him get completely right.
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There will be a few teams after Parkinson, the Chiefs being another, but you would have to think the Highlanders would be keen to keep him.
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Tumua Manu is training at the same gym as Blake Gibson, Akira Ioane, and Dan Kirkpatrick, so hopefully he's with the Blues.
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Tumua Manu is training at the same gym as Blake Gibson, Akira Ioane, and Dan Kirkpatrick, so hopefully he's with the Blues.
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Any idea on the fitness of Josh Goodhue?
Tuipulotu, GCT, Wardlaw are confirmed.
Pierce is very likely as Coventry seemed to pick him as a long term option last season and he followed that with a good NPC.
Pretty sure another lock has signed
Robinson can cover lock too..
It's hard to a space for Goodhue?
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Any idea on the fitness of Josh Goodhue?
Tuipulotu, GCT, Wardlaw are confirmed.
Pierce is very likely as Coventry seemed to pick him as a long term option last season and he followed that with a good NPC.
Pretty sure another lock has signed
Robinson can cover lock too..
It's hard to a space for Goodhue?
@Duluth
Just on Josh Goodhue , he is recovering from a shoulder injury , and should be right for the start of 2020 season .
Apparently, now I don’t know how correct this information is , he may have signed a 2 year deal before the start of the 2019 season ..Sam Caird will be used as injury cover and will probably be part of the wider training squad for the Blues ..
Jordon Hyland has also been signed by the Blues for the 2020 season ..did not see this one coming..
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@Duluth
Just on Josh Goodhue , he is recovering from a shoulder injury , and should be right for the start of 2020 season .
Apparently, now I don’t know how correct this information is , he may have signed a 2 year deal before the start of the 2019 season ..Sam Caird will be used as injury cover and will probably be part of the wider training squad for the Blues ..
Jordon Hyland has also been signed by the Blues for the 2020 season ..did not see this one coming..
