Blues 2020

[Duluth]

@Stargazer said in Blues 2020:

So Carter just said that he doesn't know whether he'll be playing? Did I hear that right?

Yes, because he's weeks away from being available for selection.

[Kirwan]

His off field role is going to super important for some of the younger players. He was also talking about goal kicking with BB, also a bonus.

Very well handled pres conference. Leon is pretty astute, and pragmatic.

[Bovidae]

$1800 per week will be money well spent to have DC as a mentor.

[KiwiMurph]

NZ Rugby have to be stoked - great boost for the comp.

[Hooroo]

I have no idea why this excites me so much, but it does. I wouldn't be as excited if Ritchie McCaw came back as I know he prolly wouldn't cut it out in the forwards but I can see DC running a back line and smoking people in the tackle.

Blues! You deserve none of this good fortune!

[antipodean]

The plan is all coming together.

[nzzp]

@antipodean all goes back to teh new Board a few years ago. They got Leon on board, then made the call to replace Tana, and it's all cascading from there. Major back office changes are helping too.

This all comes back to good governance, and creating a sensible environment for people to excel in. I'm delighted, and hopefully this is the first of a long string of great outcomes fro teh Blues.

[Nogusta]

@nzzp speaking of back office changes....a staffer who gets mentioned a lot on here has been noticeably absent since the return from lockdown

[KiwiMurph]

@Nogusta 'Thanks' Blues

[nzzp]

@Nogusta said in Blues 2020:

@nzzp speaking of back office changes....a staffer who gets mentioned a lot on here has been noticeably absent since the return from lockdown

if you're talking about our dreaded defence coach, he's been pretty good in the background I'd say. Haven't noticed his absence (yet) ... if not, I've missed that completely!

[KiwiMurph]

@nzzp said in Blues 2020:

@Nogusta said in Blues 2020:

@nzzp speaking of back office changes....a staffer who gets mentioned a lot on here has been noticeably absent since the return from lockdown

if you're talking about our dreaded defence coach, he's been pretty good in the background I'd say. Haven't noticed his absence (yet) ... if not, I've missed that completely!

I think he means Mr Hanks.

[RoninWC]

@mariner4life said in Blues 2020:

I LOVE YOU DAN!!!!!!

Don't listen to him... I LOVE YOU MORE DAN!!!!!!!!!

[mariner4life]

@RoninWC said in Blues 2020:

@mariner4life said in Blues 2020:

I LOVE YOU DAN!!!!!!

Don't listen to him... I LOVE YOU MORE DAN!!!!!!!!!

[Chris]

As a Crusaders fan I have no problem with DC signing for the Blues he gave loyal service to us through his peak years.
As a mentor he will be Awesome,I am not sure how much at 38 he can/will contribute on the field if he gets on the field I hope he can hack the pace etc of SR now.I would hate to see DC remembered for what may happen if its not great.

[Duluth]

Leon MacDonald:

We have two designated 10s in Beauden and Otere, and Dan will be there to help them and our other young backs. If he gets back into playing form that warrants selection, then he could help us as a utility back in midfield or fullback.

Pretty clear about the pecking order.

No mention of Plummer who I suspect will only be seen as the backup 12 in this competition. That seems like his correct position and the Blues don't have many midfielders

[Bovidae]

[kiwiinmelb]

He looks good in Blue

[taniwharugby]

[Bones]

@kiwiinmelb said in Blues 2020:

He looks good in Blue

That could be any team this year.

[Canerbry]

You buy a Subaru Leone, and it serves you well for a decade and you put 190k on it, and then you sell it to the guy down the road when the CVs are going to break.

Even if you think hes a douche, you still get a little kick out of seeing it drive around.