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Hurricanes 2020

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  • M Machpants

    He's always been a tactical voice for the canes, despite his clown image. But this is his first gig AFAIK, pretty much straight into the top end without proving anything. I Reckon he got the position based on his playing connections rather than on merit. Too high, too fast imo

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    @Machpants He had at least a year as defence coach for Wellington under his belt, but I agree, not much experience for a SR assistant coach.

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      So the Canes for the spoon next year? How have we become such a disappointment that we’ve attracted ex Blues players that obviously didn’t cut it in Auckland. What happened to the quality first five that was promised for next year?

      Heads have to roll at the Canes now, they’ve made too many stupid decisions lately in both selection and recruitment. The fans deserve better.

      @Stargazer there goes any chance of McClutchie getting a run.

      https://www.hurricanes.co.nz/news/article/hurricanes-sign-simon-hickey/

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        So the Canes for the spoon next year? How have we become such a disappointment that we’ve attracted ex Blues players that obviously didn’t cut it in Auckland. What happened to the quality first five that was promised for next year?

        Heads have to roll at the Canes now, they’ve made too many stupid decisions lately in both selection and recruitment. The fans deserve better.

        @Stargazer there goes any chance of McClutchie getting a run.

        https://www.hurricanes.co.nz/news/article/hurricanes-sign-simon-hickey/

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        @Canes4life :face_with_symbols_over_mouth:

        Edit: ... unless they ditch Fletcher Smith.

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          I'll get in before Stargazer and ponder that Lincoln McLutchie must have been unavailable. There were also strong whispers that Jono Hickey had been signed for the Lions for 2019 and the HUrricanes for 2020 so either that has run out of fuel or the Canes management are still sitting on that wonder signing. And are they still short of financial resources that resulted in the demise of Carlos Spencer...............................

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            I'll get in before Stargazer and ponder that Lincoln McLutchie must have been unavailable. There were also strong whispers that Jono Hickey had been signed for the Lions for 2019 and the HUrricanes for 2020 so either that has run out of fuel or the Canes management are still sitting on that wonder signing. And are they still short of financial resources that resulted in the demise of Carlos Spencer...............................

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            @Higgins Sorry, you were too late!

            Not sure why you think McClutchie must have been unavailable. He wants to play SR. Do you think another franchise has picked him up?

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            • StargazerS Stargazer

              @Higgins Sorry, you were too late!

              Not sure why you think McClutchie must have been unavailable. He wants to play SR. Do you think another franchise has picked him up?

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              @Stargazer If he was you would think he would have been a better option than a guy that has been given a chance and not exactly made a good fist of it. I am referring to S Hickey and not JGB by the way, although it could apply equally to both players in reality. Come to think of it Callum Harkin must be feeling a bit put out not getting the call up ahead of anyone given the Hurricanes selectors fondness for locally based players.

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                The Hickey signing was mentioned weeks ago by a TSFer who has a good source.

                @Stargazer thought I was trolling when I was repeating it 🙂

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                  If Canes have signed Hickey instead of McLutchie they are complete morons.

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                    And you fuckers go and nick Lomax just to drag him down. He looked like an AB at the Highlanders.

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                    • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                      If Canes have signed Hickey instead of McLutchie they are complete morons.

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                      @KiwiMurph I think we’ve already established their moron status from their selections this year and the fact they let the wrong coach go.

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                        Small consolation, but they've signed Hickey only for one season.

                        I'm really interested in finding out whether JGB and F Smith will be/have re-signed and, if so, for how long.

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                        • DuluthD Duluth

                          The Hickey signing was mentioned weeks ago by a TSFer who has a good source.

                          @Stargazer thought I was trolling when I was repeating it 🙂

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                          @Duluth Yup, our man @Nogusta clearly knows his stuff.

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                          • StargazerS Stargazer

                            Small consolation, but they've signed Hickey only for one season.

                            I'm really interested in finding out whether JGB and F Smith will be/have re-signed and, if so, for how long.

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                            @Stargazer Have you thought that maybe he’s been signed to replace Marshall covering 10.

                            While I’m extremely disappointed Mclutchie wasn’t signed I can’t help feel given the fact they let all the talent go somewhere else this doesn’t surprise me.

                            I actually think this isn’t a bad signing not a playmaker like we need but I’d definitely rate him above Smith and Garden-Bachop.

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                              @Stargazer Have you thought that maybe he’s been signed to replace Marshall covering 10.

                              While I’m extremely disappointed Mclutchie wasn’t signed I can’t help feel given the fact they let all the talent go somewhere else this doesn’t surprise me.

                              I actually think this isn’t a bad signing not a playmaker like we need but I’d definitely rate him above Smith and Garden-Bachop.

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                              @mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2020:

                              I’d definitely rate him above Smith and Garden-Bachop.

                              Simon Hickey? Based on what?

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                                Watching him play for Edinburgh and highlights of his time at Bordeaux. He bring experience to the position something we sorely lack.

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                                  As an Edinburgh fan I was a bit disappointed in Hickey, he was brought in on a reported big bucks salary but didn’t secure the ten jersey as his own. Good luck to him, though, I hope he goes well for the Hurricanes

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                                    As an Edinburgh fan I was a bit disappointed in Hickey, he was brought in on a reported big bucks salary but didn’t secure the ten jersey as his own. Good luck to him, though, I hope he goes well for the Hurricanes

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                                    Machpants
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                                    @Talisker Yeah that was my impression, Edinburgh being my Scottish team - 4 years in St A's 🙂

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                                    • T Talisker

                                      As an Edinburgh fan I was a bit disappointed in Hickey, he was brought in on a reported big bucks salary but didn’t secure the ten jersey as his own. Good luck to him, though, I hope he goes well for the Hurricanes

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                                      @Talisker said in Hurricanes 2020:

                                      As an Edinburgh fan I was a bit disappointed in Hickey, he was brought in on a reported big bucks salary but didn’t secure the ten jersey as his own. Good luck to him, though, I hope he goes well for the Hurricanes

                                      Are you new to supporting Scotland ?

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                                        Aumua is starting for Avalon this week so I suggest it means he's been dropped from the Canes. I don't get it, he's been better than Coles and probably deserves a chance to start. Oh yeah I forgot, Holland loves his plodder forwards by promoting Riccitelli.

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                                          Aumua is starting for Avalon this week so I suggest it means he's been dropped from the Canes. I don't get it, he's been better than Coles and probably deserves a chance to start. Oh yeah I forgot, Holland loves his plodder forwards by promoting Riccitelli.

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                                          @Canes4life Coles may not be on full song but in no way is he a plodder

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