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  • NepiaN Nepia

    @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

    @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

    Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

    A good question

    Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

    Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

    @Nepia Likes this!

    Halligan too I hear!

    So, those Hurricanes aye.

    HoorooH Do not disturb
    HoorooH Do not disturb
    Hooroo
    wrote on last edited by
    #122

    @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

    @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

    @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

    Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

    A good question

    Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

    Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

    @Nepia Likes this!

    Halligan too I hear!

    So, those Hurricanes aye.

    It was only ever a matter of time.....

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    • HoorooH Hooroo

      @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

      @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

      @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

      @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

      @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

      Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

      A good question

      Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

      Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

      @Nepia Likes this!

      Halligan too I hear!

      So, those Hurricanes aye.

      It was only ever a matter of time.....

      NepiaN Offline
      NepiaN Offline
      Nepia
      wrote on last edited by
      #123

      @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

      @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

      @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

      @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

      @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

      @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

      Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

      A good question

      Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

      Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

      @Nepia Likes this!

      Halligan too I hear!

      So, those Hurricanes aye.

      It was only ever a matter of time.....

      It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

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      • NepiaN Nepia

        @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

        @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

        Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

        A good question

        Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

        Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

        @Nepia Likes this!

        Halligan too I hear!

        So, those Hurricanes aye.

        It was only ever a matter of time.....

        It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

        HoorooH Do not disturb
        HoorooH Do not disturb
        Hooroo
        wrote on last edited by
        #124

        @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

        @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

        @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

        Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

        A good question

        Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

        Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

        @Nepia Likes this!

        Halligan too I hear!

        So, those Hurricanes aye.

        It was only ever a matter of time.....

        It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

        So are we friends or not? If you go back to the canes you will be forever banished.

        BANISHED!!

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        • HoorooH Hooroo

          @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

          @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

          Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

          A good question

          Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

          Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

          @Nepia Likes this!

          Halligan too I hear!

          So, those Hurricanes aye.

          It was only ever a matter of time.....

          It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

          So are we friends or not? If you go back to the canes you will be forever banished.

          BANISHED!!

          NepiaN Offline
          NepiaN Offline
          Nepia
          wrote on last edited by
          #125

          @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

          @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

          @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

          Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

          A good question

          Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

          Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

          @Nepia Likes this!

          Halligan too I hear!

          So, those Hurricanes aye.

          It was only ever a matter of time.....

          It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

          So are we friends or not? If you go back to the canes you will be forever banished.

          BANISHED!!

          As much as I value our friendship, I can't ever support a Bitchell coached team.

          Hell, if the the Hammettuer and Bitchell ever become AB head coaches I'm going to start learning the rules of soccer and the names of the Black Caps.

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          • NepiaN Nepia

            @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

            Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

            A good question

            Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

            Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

            @Nepia Likes this!

            Halligan too I hear!

            So, those Hurricanes aye.

            It was only ever a matter of time.....

            It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

            So are we friends or not? If you go back to the canes you will be forever banished.

            BANISHED!!

            As much as I value our friendship, I can't ever support a Bitchell coached team.

            Hell, if the the Hammettuer and Bitchell ever become AB head coaches I'm going to start learning the rules of soccer and the names of the Black Caps.

            HoorooH Do not disturb
            HoorooH Do not disturb
            Hooroo
            wrote on last edited by Hooroo
            #126

            @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

            @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

            Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

            A good question

            Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

            Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

            @Nepia Likes this!

            Halligan too I hear!

            So, those Hurricanes aye.

            It was only ever a matter of time.....

            It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

            So are we friends or not? If you go back to the canes you will be forever banished.

            BANISHED!!

            As much as I value our friendship, I can't ever support a Bitchell coached team.

            Hell, if the the Hammettuer and Bitchell ever become AB head coaches I'm going to start learning the rules of soccer and the names of the Black Caps.

            Funny ole thing is that I think Daryl Mitchell who is coming into bat against England, just this moment, is John Mitchells son (I think)

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            • HoorooH Hooroo

              @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

              Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

              A good question

              Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

              Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

              @Nepia Likes this!

              Halligan too I hear!

              So, those Hurricanes aye.

              It was only ever a matter of time.....

              It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

              So are we friends or not? If you go back to the canes you will be forever banished.

              BANISHED!!

              As much as I value our friendship, I can't ever support a Bitchell coached team.

              Hell, if the the Hammettuer and Bitchell ever become AB head coaches I'm going to start learning the rules of soccer and the names of the Black Caps.

              Funny ole thing is that I think Daryl Mitchell who is coming into bat against England, just this moment, is John Mitchells son (I think)

              HoorooH Do not disturb
              HoorooH Do not disturb
              Hooroo
              wrote on last edited by
              #127

              @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Nepia said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Hooroo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @booboo said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

              @Duluth said in Chiefs 2020:

              Who would be in charge of Chiefs selection/recruitment?

              A good question

              Which is a nice segue into rumoursville ... overheard former Ferner Nathan Rarere (what was his handle?) via the wonders of the interwebs saying that the Cueball will return to the Chiefs to assist Garland.

              Any confirming stories? Any thoughts?

              @Nepia Likes this!

              Halligan too I hear!

              So, those Hurricanes aye.

              It was only ever a matter of time.....

              It's also looking dangerously like we might exceed our quota of Magpies in the Canes next year.

              So are we friends or not? If you go back to the canes you will be forever banished.

              BANISHED!!

              As much as I value our friendship, I can't ever support a Bitchell coached team.

              Hell, if the the Hammettuer and Bitchell ever become AB head coaches I'm going to start learning the rules of soccer and the names of the Black Caps.

              Funny ole thing is that I think Daryl Mitchell who is coming into bat against England, just this moment, is John Mitchells son (I think)

              Ian Smith just confirmed as such

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              • HoorooH Do not disturb
                HoorooH Do not disturb
                Hooroo
                wrote on last edited by
                #128

                It's so good to have Bumble in the commentary.

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                • HoorooH Hooroo

                  It's so good to have Bumble in the commentary.

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                  • BovidaeB Offline
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                    Bovidae
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #130

                    I'll have a go at selecting a Chiefs squad. Qualifier: I have no fuckin' idea who the new players will be as I haven't heard any rumours.

                    The big holes to fill are:

                    (1) Lock. Filling BBBR's shoes is impossible so finding a tall lock would be a good start. Top of the list is BOP boy Pari Pari Parkinson but unlikely.
                    (2) No.8. A bruising ball-runner would be ideal. I see Sowakula as a backup not a starter.
                    (3) 1st 5. I don't see any experienced 1st 5s out there to provide some mentoring to the younger 1st 5s. Thanks for nothing Deb.
                    (4) Wingers. The squad will include utility players who can play on the wing but the addition of a big, fast winger would be good.

                    PROPS (6)
                    Atu Moli
                    Aidan Ross
                    Nepo Laulala
                    Angus Ta'avao
                    Reuben O'Neill
                    Ryan Coxon/Tevita Mafileo

                    Cooper had 7 props in his squad this year but that may have only been as cover for Hames.

                    HOOKERS (3)
                    Nathan Harris
                    Samisoni Taukei'aho
                    Liam Polwart

                    LOCKS (5)
                    Michael Allardice
                    Laghlan McWhannell
                    James Tucker
                    Tupou Vaa’i
                    Daymon Leasuasu

                    Other options include Aaron Carroll and Mickey Woolliams.

                    LOOSE FORWARDS (7)
                    Sam Cane
                    Lachlan Boshier
                    Mitchell Karpik
                    Luke Jacobson
                    Mitchell Brown
                    Tyler Ardron (but more likely to play at lock)
                    Pita Gus Sowakula

                    Depending on the mix at lock and loose forward players like Jesse Parete or Hoani Matenga could be in the mix. A couple of young players to consider (Samipeni Finau and Charles Alaimalo). Simon Parker is one for the future at no.8 but only just out of school.

                    INSIDE BACKS (6)
                    Brad Weber
                    Te Torioa Tahuriorangi
                    Choose one of the young halfbacks from the region (e.g. Carlos Price or Leroy Carter)
                    Damian McKenzie
                    Tiaan Falcon
                    One of Kaleb Trask/Orbyn Leger/Luteru Laulala.

                    MIDFIELDERS (4)
                    Anton Lienert Brown
                    Alex Nankivell
                    Tumua Manu (if he is going back to the Blues then Wainui will be considered a centre)
                    Quinn Tupaea

                    OUTSIDE BACKS (7)
                    Solomon Alaimalo
                    Shaun Stevenson
                    Sean Wainui
                    Bailyn Sullivan
                    Kini Naholo
                    Etene Nanai-Seturo -> Lalomilo Lalomilo
                    Draft player (winger)

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                    • BovidaeB Bovidae

                      I'll have a go at selecting a Chiefs squad. Qualifier: I have no fuckin' idea who the new players will be as I haven't heard any rumours.

                      The big holes to fill are:

                      (1) Lock. Filling BBBR's shoes is impossible so finding a tall lock would be a good start. Top of the list is BOP boy Pari Pari Parkinson but unlikely.
                      (2) No.8. A bruising ball-runner would be ideal. I see Sowakula as a backup not a starter.
                      (3) 1st 5. I don't see any experienced 1st 5s out there to provide some mentoring to the younger 1st 5s. Thanks for nothing Deb.
                      (4) Wingers. The squad will include utility players who can play on the wing but the addition of a big, fast winger would be good.

                      PROPS (6)
                      Atu Moli
                      Aidan Ross
                      Nepo Laulala
                      Angus Ta'avao
                      Reuben O'Neill
                      Ryan Coxon/Tevita Mafileo

                      Cooper had 7 props in his squad this year but that may have only been as cover for Hames.

                      HOOKERS (3)
                      Nathan Harris
                      Samisoni Taukei'aho
                      Liam Polwart

                      LOCKS (5)
                      Michael Allardice
                      Laghlan McWhannell
                      James Tucker
                      Tupou Vaa’i
                      Daymon Leasuasu

                      Other options include Aaron Carroll and Mickey Woolliams.

                      LOOSE FORWARDS (7)
                      Sam Cane
                      Lachlan Boshier
                      Mitchell Karpik
                      Luke Jacobson
                      Mitchell Brown
                      Tyler Ardron (but more likely to play at lock)
                      Pita Gus Sowakula

                      Depending on the mix at lock and loose forward players like Jesse Parete or Hoani Matenga could be in the mix. A couple of young players to consider (Samipeni Finau and Charles Alaimalo). Simon Parker is one for the future at no.8 but only just out of school.

                      INSIDE BACKS (6)
                      Brad Weber
                      Te Torioa Tahuriorangi
                      Choose one of the young halfbacks from the region (e.g. Carlos Price or Leroy Carter)
                      Damian McKenzie
                      Tiaan Falcon
                      One of Kaleb Trask/Orbyn Leger/Luteru Laulala.

                      MIDFIELDERS (4)
                      Anton Lienert Brown
                      Alex Nankivell
                      Tumua Manu (if he is going back to the Blues then Wainui will be considered a centre)
                      Quinn Tupaea

                      OUTSIDE BACKS (7)
                      Solomon Alaimalo
                      Shaun Stevenson
                      Sean Wainui
                      Bailyn Sullivan
                      Kini Naholo
                      Etene Nanai-Seturo -> Lalomilo Lalomilo
                      Draft player (winger)

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                      Yeetyaah
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #131

                      @Bovidae No Tucker for lock?

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                      • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                        @Bovidae No Tucker for lock?

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                        Bovidae
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #132

                        @Yeetyaah He's there.

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                        • BovidaeB Bovidae

                          @Yeetyaah He's there.

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                          Yeetyaah
                          wrote on last edited by Yeetyaah
                          #133

                          @Bovidae Fuck me I'm blind. Haven't seen much of Lalomilo, Luteru Laulala, or Vaa'i. What do they go like? I'd back Takarangi as third halfback as well.

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                            Yeetyaah
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #134

                            Also DMac said he wants to play FB so he probably will. Falcon to start at 10, unless Cruden does actually come back. Leger didn't do much for me. Never seen much of Trask. Only seen Reihana.

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                            • BovidaeB Bovidae

                              I'll have a go at selecting a Chiefs squad. Qualifier: I have no fuckin' idea who the new players will be as I haven't heard any rumours.

                              The big holes to fill are:

                              (1) Lock. Filling BBBR's shoes is impossible so finding a tall lock would be a good start. Top of the list is BOP boy Pari Pari Parkinson but unlikely.
                              (2) No.8. A bruising ball-runner would be ideal. I see Sowakula as a backup not a starter.
                              (3) 1st 5. I don't see any experienced 1st 5s out there to provide some mentoring to the younger 1st 5s. Thanks for nothing Deb.
                              (4) Wingers. The squad will include utility players who can play on the wing but the addition of a big, fast winger would be good.

                              PROPS (6)
                              Atu Moli
                              Aidan Ross
                              Nepo Laulala
                              Angus Ta'avao
                              Reuben O'Neill
                              Ryan Coxon/Tevita Mafileo

                              Cooper had 7 props in his squad this year but that may have only been as cover for Hames.

                              HOOKERS (3)
                              Nathan Harris
                              Samisoni Taukei'aho
                              Liam Polwart

                              LOCKS (5)
                              Michael Allardice
                              Laghlan McWhannell
                              James Tucker
                              Tupou Vaa’i
                              Daymon Leasuasu

                              Other options include Aaron Carroll and Mickey Woolliams.

                              LOOSE FORWARDS (7)
                              Sam Cane
                              Lachlan Boshier
                              Mitchell Karpik
                              Luke Jacobson
                              Mitchell Brown
                              Tyler Ardron (but more likely to play at lock)
                              Pita Gus Sowakula

                              Depending on the mix at lock and loose forward players like Jesse Parete or Hoani Matenga could be in the mix. A couple of young players to consider (Samipeni Finau and Charles Alaimalo). Simon Parker is one for the future at no.8 but only just out of school.

                              INSIDE BACKS (6)
                              Brad Weber
                              Te Torioa Tahuriorangi
                              Choose one of the young halfbacks from the region (e.g. Carlos Price or Leroy Carter)
                              Damian McKenzie
                              Tiaan Falcon
                              One of Kaleb Trask/Orbyn Leger/Luteru Laulala.

                              MIDFIELDERS (4)
                              Anton Lienert Brown
                              Alex Nankivell
                              Tumua Manu (if he is going back to the Blues then Wainui will be considered a centre)
                              Quinn Tupaea

                              OUTSIDE BACKS (7)
                              Solomon Alaimalo
                              Shaun Stevenson
                              Sean Wainui
                              Bailyn Sullivan
                              Kini Naholo
                              Etene Nanai-Seturo -> Lalomilo Lalomilo
                              Draft player (winger)

                              ChrisC Offline
                              ChrisC Offline
                              Chris
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #135

                              @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

                              I'll have a go at selecting a Chiefs squad. Qualifier: I have no fuckin' idea who the new players will be as I haven't heard any rumours.

                              The big holes to fill are:

                              (1) Lock. Filling BBBR's shoes is impossible so finding a tall lock would be a good start. Top of the list is BOP boy Pari Pari Parkinson but unlikely.
                              (2) No.8. A bruising ball-runner would be ideal. I see Sowakula as a backup not a starter.
                              (3) 1st 5. I don't see any experienced 1st 5s out there to provide some mentoring to the younger 1st 5s. Thanks for nothing Deb.
                              (4) Wingers. The squad will include utility players who can play on the wing but the addition of a big, fast winger would be good.

                              PROPS (6)
                              Atu Moli
                              Aidan Ross
                              Nepo Laulala
                              Angus Ta'avao
                              Reuben O'Neill
                              Ryan Coxon/Tevita Mafileo

                              Cooper had 7 props in his squad this year but that may have only been as cover for Hames.

                              HOOKERS (3)
                              Nathan Harris
                              Samisoni Taukei'aho
                              Liam Polwart

                              LOCKS (5)
                              Michael Allardice
                              Laghlan McWhannell
                              James Tucker
                              Tupou Vaa’i
                              Daymon Leasuasu

                              Other options include Aaron Carroll and Mickey Woolliams.

                              LOOSE FORWARDS (7)
                              Sam Cane
                              Lachlan Boshier
                              Mitchell Karpik
                              Luke Jacobson
                              Mitchell Brown
                              Tyler Ardron (but more likely to play at lock)
                              Pita Gus Sowakula

                              Depending on the mix at lock and loose forward players like Jesse Parete or Hoani Matenga could be in the mix. A couple of young players to consider (Samipeni Finau and Charles Alaimalo). Simon Parker is one for the future at no.8 but only just out of school.

                              INSIDE BACKS (6)
                              Brad Weber
                              Te Torioa Tahuriorangi
                              Choose one of the young halfbacks from the region (e.g. Carlos Price or Leroy Carter)
                              Damian McKenzie
                              Tiaan Falcon
                              One of Kaleb Trask/Orbyn Leger/Luteru Laulala.

                              MIDFIELDERS (4)
                              Anton Lienert Brown
                              Alex Nankivell
                              Tumua Manu (if he is going back to the Blues then Wainui will be considered a centre)
                              Quinn Tupaea

                              OUTSIDE BACKS (7)
                              Solomon Alaimalo
                              Shaun Stevenson
                              Sean Wainui
                              Bailyn Sullivan
                              Kini Naholo
                              Etene Nanai-Seturo -> Lalomilo Lalomilo
                              Draft player (winger)

                              You might be pretty close with that squad

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                              • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                I'll have a go at selecting a Chiefs squad. Qualifier: I have no fuckin' idea who the new players will be as I haven't heard any rumours.

                                The big holes to fill are:

                                (1) Lock. Filling BBBR's shoes is impossible so finding a tall lock would be a good start. Top of the list is BOP boy Pari Pari Parkinson but unlikely.
                                (2) No.8. A bruising ball-runner would be ideal. I see Sowakula as a backup not a starter.
                                (3) 1st 5. I don't see any experienced 1st 5s out there to provide some mentoring to the younger 1st 5s. Thanks for nothing Deb.
                                (4) Wingers. The squad will include utility players who can play on the wing but the addition of a big, fast winger would be good.

                                PROPS (6)
                                Atu Moli
                                Aidan Ross
                                Nepo Laulala
                                Angus Ta'avao
                                Reuben O'Neill
                                Ryan Coxon/Tevita Mafileo

                                Cooper had 7 props in his squad this year but that may have only been as cover for Hames.

                                HOOKERS (3)
                                Nathan Harris
                                Samisoni Taukei'aho
                                Liam Polwart

                                LOCKS (5)
                                Michael Allardice
                                Laghlan McWhannell
                                James Tucker
                                Tupou Vaa’i
                                Daymon Leasuasu

                                Other options include Aaron Carroll and Mickey Woolliams.

                                LOOSE FORWARDS (7)
                                Sam Cane
                                Lachlan Boshier
                                Mitchell Karpik
                                Luke Jacobson
                                Mitchell Brown
                                Tyler Ardron (but more likely to play at lock)
                                Pita Gus Sowakula

                                Depending on the mix at lock and loose forward players like Jesse Parete or Hoani Matenga could be in the mix. A couple of young players to consider (Samipeni Finau and Charles Alaimalo). Simon Parker is one for the future at no.8 but only just out of school.

                                INSIDE BACKS (6)
                                Brad Weber
                                Te Torioa Tahuriorangi
                                Choose one of the young halfbacks from the region (e.g. Carlos Price or Leroy Carter)
                                Damian McKenzie
                                Tiaan Falcon
                                One of Kaleb Trask/Orbyn Leger/Luteru Laulala.

                                MIDFIELDERS (4)
                                Anton Lienert Brown
                                Alex Nankivell
                                Tumua Manu (if he is going back to the Blues then Wainui will be considered a centre)
                                Quinn Tupaea

                                OUTSIDE BACKS (7)
                                Solomon Alaimalo
                                Shaun Stevenson
                                Sean Wainui
                                Bailyn Sullivan
                                Kini Naholo
                                Etene Nanai-Seturo -> Lalomilo Lalomilo
                                Draft player (winger)

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                                Draft player (winger)

                                Lotima Fainga'anuku

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                                • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                  @Bovidae Fuck me I'm blind. Haven't seen much of Lalomilo, Luteru Laulala, or Vaa'i. What do they go like? I'd back Takarangi as third halfback as well.

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                                  @Yeetyaah I'll admit I was struggling to fill in some gaps so was relying on young players who were in the system.

                                  Lalomilo - was in this year's NZ U20s and did OK there. The BOP mafia will be able to tell us how he went this year but he may have been injured.
                                  Luteru Laulala - he has been involved in the Chiefs Dev team but was injured all year. Reihana has a big future but Trask is a little older and further developed. He was the BOP 1st 5 this year when fit. If DMac wants to play fullback then that makes the depth at 1st 5 even worse. Leger is more a 2nd 5.
                                  Vaa'i - a big unit out of Wesley who has size (1.98 m, 118 kg) and was also in the U20s. He is very mobile and started a lot for Taranaki this year.

                                  As for Takarangi, he was overlooked for Price in the Waikato team for most of the season which is why I didn't include him.

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                                  • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                                    Draft player (winger)

                                    Lotima Fainga'anuku

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                                    @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

                                    Draft player (winger)

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                                    I wasn't that impressed when I saw him play. There must be a big, quick winger in Counties or Auckland.

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                                      @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2020:

                                      Draft player (winger)

                                      Lotima Fainga'anuku

                                      I wasn't that impressed when I saw him play. There must be a big, quick winger in Counties or Auckland.

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                                      @Bovidae Mark Telea looked pretty good for Harbour.

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                                      • ChrisC Chris

                                        @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2020:

                                        I'll have a go at selecting a Chiefs squad. Qualifier: I have no fuckin' idea who the new players will be as I haven't heard any rumours.

                                        The big holes to fill are:

                                        (1) Lock. Filling BBBR's shoes is impossible so finding a tall lock would be a good start. Top of the list is BOP boy Pari Pari Parkinson but unlikely.
                                        (2) No.8. A bruising ball-runner would be ideal. I see Sowakula as a backup not a starter.
                                        (3) 1st 5. I don't see any experienced 1st 5s out there to provide some mentoring to the younger 1st 5s. Thanks for nothing Deb.
                                        (4) Wingers. The squad will include utility players who can play on the wing but the addition of a big, fast winger would be good.

                                        PROPS (6)
                                        Atu Moli
                                        Aidan Ross
                                        Nepo Laulala
                                        Angus Ta'avao
                                        Reuben O'Neill
                                        Ryan Coxon/Tevita Mafileo

                                        Cooper had 7 props in his squad this year but that may have only been as cover for Hames.

                                        HOOKERS (3)
                                        Nathan Harris
                                        Samisoni Taukei'aho
                                        Liam Polwart

                                        LOCKS (5)
                                        Michael Allardice
                                        Laghlan McWhannell
                                        James Tucker
                                        Tupou Vaa’i
                                        Daymon Leasuasu

                                        Other options include Aaron Carroll and Mickey Woolliams.

                                        LOOSE FORWARDS (7)
                                        Sam Cane
                                        Lachlan Boshier
                                        Mitchell Karpik
                                        Luke Jacobson
                                        Mitchell Brown
                                        Tyler Ardron (but more likely to play at lock)
                                        Pita Gus Sowakula

                                        Depending on the mix at lock and loose forward players like Jesse Parete or Hoani Matenga could be in the mix. A couple of young players to consider (Samipeni Finau and Charles Alaimalo). Simon Parker is one for the future at no.8 but only just out of school.

                                        INSIDE BACKS (6)
                                        Brad Weber
                                        Te Torioa Tahuriorangi
                                        Choose one of the young halfbacks from the region (e.g. Carlos Price or Leroy Carter)
                                        Damian McKenzie
                                        Tiaan Falcon
                                        One of Kaleb Trask/Orbyn Leger/Luteru Laulala.

                                        MIDFIELDERS (4)
                                        Anton Lienert Brown
                                        Alex Nankivell
                                        Tumua Manu (if he is going back to the Blues then Wainui will be considered a centre)
                                        Quinn Tupaea

                                        OUTSIDE BACKS (7)
                                        Solomon Alaimalo
                                        Shaun Stevenson
                                        Sean Wainui
                                        Bailyn Sullivan
                                        Kini Naholo
                                        Etene Nanai-Seturo -> Lalomilo Lalomilo
                                        Draft player (winger)

                                        You might be pretty close with that squad

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                                        @Chris Tucker won't be with the Chiefs....so not sure who steps in to that locking position. Slater over Polwart at hooker. I hope they take Finau or Alaimalo or ever Paker over Parete.

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                                        • OleOleOleO OleOleOle

                                          @Chris Tucker won't be with the Chiefs....so not sure who steps in to that locking position. Slater over Polwart at hooker. I hope they take Finau or Alaimalo or ever Paker over Parete.

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                                          @OleOleOle Confirmed? WTF. I hope he gets picked up by another team like the Blues then.

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