Hurricanes 2020
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Hurricanes depth chart 2021:
The Hurricanes have already confirmed a large proportion of their squad for next year which will provide some much-needed continuity going into 2021.
Confirmed signings:
Props: Alex Fidow, Tevita Mafileo, Tyrel Lomax, Xavier Numia
Hookers: Asafo Aumua, Dane Coles, Ricky Riccitelli
Locks: Scott Scrafton, Liam Mitchell, Kane Le’aupepe, Jame Blackwell
Loose Forwards: Devan Flanders, Ardie Savea, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Reed Prinsep
Halfbacks: TJ Perenara, Jamie Booth, Jonothan Taumateine
First Fives: Simon Hickey
Centres: Ngani Laumape, Peter Umaga Jensen, Danny Toala, Billy Proctor
Outside Backs: Wes Goosen, Vince Aso, Chase Tiatia, Jordie BarrettWe have a good core group of players to add to from the signings list above and the key areas for the Canes to focus on for me during the offseason is making sure they add depth to their tight five, while locking down a franchise first five going forward.
Players in contention/coming through the system/un-signed: @Stargazer Please add to the list if you can think of anymore as you are in the loop of players coming through HB.
Props: Fraser Armstrong (probable), Pouri Rakete-Stones (probable)
Hookers: Kianu Keruru-Symes, Tyrone Thompson
Locks: Isaia Walker-Leawere (probable), Tom Parsons, Taine Plumtree, Geoff Cridge, Hamilton Burr
Loose Forwards: Gareth Evans (probable), Vaea Fifita (probable), Brayden Iose, Caleb Delany, Josh Southall, Tyler Laubscher
Halfbacks: Logan Crowley, Isaac Bracewell
First Fives: Jackson Garden Bachop (probable), Fletcher Smith (probable), Lincoln McClutchie, Aiden Morgan, Ruben Love, TJ Va’a
Centres: Keinan Higgins, Ethan Webster-Nonu
Outside backs: Jonah Lowe, Roderick SoloThe Hurricanes have proven they haven't been afraid to look outside their regions or even the country for talent so expect some suprises by the time the offical squad is announced for next year.
First Fives: Simon Hickey
I missed seeing that earlier, interesting. JGB is starting to look ok now, Smith I think ads a lot of spark to our attack, shame we don't get to see more of him. Losing BB has not hurt us as much as I thought it would.
Losing Jordie would leave a massive hole though.
Is the Bus signed for next year? Might have to add him in.
Umaga Jensen has to be resigned, he is the future for us, should have got Billy's contract
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@Canes4life Umaga-Jensen is only signed until 2020.
https://www.hurricanes.co.nz/news/article/trio-extend-their-time-at-the-hurricanes/
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First Fives: Simon Hickey
I missed seeing that earlier, interesting. JGB is starting to look ok now, Smith I think ads a lot of spark to our attack, shame we don't get to see more of him. Losing BB has not hurt us as much as I thought it would.
Losing Jordie would leave a massive hole though.
Is the Bus signed for next year? Might have to add him in.
Umaga Jensen has to be resigned, he is the future for us, should have got Billy's contract -
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Duluth yeah but for now he's signed up to the Canes. Also, why would he leave an environment where he is flourishing? The style of footy the Canes play suits Jordie to a T. Plus his bro will no longer be in Auckland next year so I expect that to have an impact on his decision making.
$$$ ?
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@Tim do the Blues still have money left after acquiring Beauden?
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Tim do the Blues still have money left after acquiring Beauden?
Auckland and the Blues are doing very well financially. The recent bumper crowds will just be adding to that.
Jordie may want to play with his brother, play a different position to help with higher honors, be offered great renumeration, or maybe the culture at the Canes is not great or he's not happy with the coaches?
Plenty of reasons any player can move.
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Tim do the Blues still have money left after acquiring Beauden?
Auckland and the Blues are doing very well financially. The recent bumper crowds will just be adding to that.
Jordie may want to play with his brother, play a different position to help with higher honors, be offered great renumeration, or maybe the culture at the Canes is not great or he's not happy with the coaches?
Plenty of reasons any player can move.
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
@Kirwan said in Hurricanes 2020:
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
From the Canes recently, off the top of my head:
BB
Black
Christie
The very average hooker, no idea why you wanted him lol
We did get Scrafton in return, he has been good.
Nonu, Piri, Umaga although those don't really count.....Now the Canes, we never seem to attract anyone. Lomax is really the only person of note.
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@Kirwan said in Hurricanes 2020:
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
From the Canes recently, off the top of my head:
BB
Black
Christie
The very average hooker, no idea why you wanted him lol
We did get Scrafton in return, he has been good.
Nonu, Piri, Umaga although those don't really count.....Now the Canes, we never seem to attract anyone. Lomax is really the only person of note.
@Darren said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Kirwan said in Hurricanes 2020:
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
From the Canes recently, off the top of my head:
BB
Black
Christie
The very average hooker, no idea why you wanted him lol
We did get Scrafton in return, he has been good.
Nonu, Piri, Umaga although those don't really count.....Now the Canes, we never seem to attract anyone. Lomax is really the only person of note.
Ben Lam, Vince Aso
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@Kirwan said in Hurricanes 2020:
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
From the Canes recently, off the top of my head:
BB
Black
Christie
The very average hooker, no idea why you wanted him lol
We did get Scrafton in return, he has been good.
Nonu, Piri, Umaga although those don't really count.....Now the Canes, we never seem to attract anyone. Lomax is really the only person of note.
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@Darren said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Kirwan said in Hurricanes 2020:
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
From the Canes recently, off the top of my head:
BB
Black
Christie
The very average hooker, no idea why you wanted him lol
We did get Scrafton in return, he has been good.
Nonu, Piri, Umaga although those don't really count.....Now the Canes, we never seem to attract anyone. Lomax is really the only person of note.
Ben Lam, Vince Aso
@KiwiMurph said in Hurricanes 2020:
Ben Lam, Vince Aso
You are right.
Lam has been great, sad to see him go -
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Tim do the Blues still have money left after acquiring Beauden?
Auckland and the Blues are doing very well financially. The recent bumper crowds will just be adding to that.
Jordie may want to play with his brother, play a different position to help with higher honors, be offered great renumeration, or maybe the culture at the Canes is not great or he's not happy with the coaches?
Plenty of reasons any player can move.
From a Blues point of view, it's another tick in the column "Has tuned corner" if we start attracting talent to the region. It was very difficult in the past to convince players to move to us.
@Kirwan meh I will believe it when I see it. He doesn't have any reason to move to Auckland, unlike Beauden who moved there because his Mrs wants to start a family.
I understand through one of my colleagues that works closely with the Canes & Avan Lee that the culture is exceptional atm, and to be fair it's showing with the effort the players are putting in on the park.
Leaving a franchise isn't always greener, just look at Beauden, he is probably having his worst season (form wise) for a while. Money isn't always everything especially considering Jordie can go off and make big coin at the end of his Super career.
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@Kirwan meh I will believe it when I see it. He doesn't have any reason to move to Auckland, unlike Beauden who moved there because his Mrs wants to start a family.
I understand through one of my colleagues that works closely with the Canes & Avan Lee that the culture is exceptional atm, and to be fair it's showing with the effort the players are putting in on the park.
Leaving a franchise isn't always greener, just look at Beauden, he is probably having his worst season (form wise) for a while. Money isn't always everything especially considering Jordie can go off and make big coin at the end of his Super career.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Kirwan meh I will believe it when I see it. He doesn't have any reason to move to Auckland, unlike Beauden who moved there because his Mrs wants to start a family.
I understand through one of my colleagues that works closely with the Canes & Avan Lee that the culture is exceptional atm, and to be fair it's showing with the effort the players are putting in on the park.
Leaving a franchise isn't always greener, just look at Beauden, he is probably having his worst season (form wise) for a while. Money isn't always everything especially considering Jordie can go off and make big coin at the end of his Super career.
You keep telling yourself all that, if that makes you feel all cosy about the canes.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Kirwan meh I will believe it when I see it. He doesn't have any reason to move to Auckland, unlike Beauden who moved there because his Mrs wants to start a family.
I understand through one of my colleagues that works closely with the Canes & Avan Lee that the culture is exceptional atm, and to be fair it's showing with the effort the players are putting in on the park.
Leaving a franchise isn't always greener, just look at Beauden, he is probably having his worst season (form wise) for a while. Money isn't always everything especially considering Jordie can go off and make big coin at the end of his Super career.
You keep telling yourself all that, if that makes you feel all cosy about the canes.
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@Hooroo I'm cosy with my Hurricanes knowing they don't need to cash grab players to get results. The Blues on the other hand.
@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Hooroo I'm cosy with my Hurricanes knowing they don't need to cash grab players to get results. The Blues on the other hand.
what results?
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Hooroo I'm cosy with my Hurricanes knowing they don't need to cash grab players to get results. The Blues on the other hand.
what results?
@mariner4life have you not been watching?
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2021 squad looks good. Crucial we keep PUJ & J Barrett.
Having Le'aupepe back will help immensely, a locking group of Scrafton, IWL, Blackwell and Kane would be great.
Mafileo was really impressive on the weekend, scrums an issue but he's young.
I noticed Rayasi not in your list canes4life? Is he signed for 2021?
Would love to see them add McClutchie next year.
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2021 squad looks good. Crucial we keep PUJ & J Barrett.
Having Le'aupepe back will help immensely, a locking group of Scrafton, IWL, Blackwell and Kane would be great.
Mafileo was really impressive on the weekend, scrums an issue but he's young.
I noticed Rayasi not in your list canes4life? Is he signed for 2021?
Would love to see them add McClutchie next year.
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@Darren Julian Savea is signed for the remainder of SRA only. I sure hope they won't sign him for next season.
@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Darren Julian Savea is signed for the remainder of SRA only. I sure hope they won't sign him for next season.
What if he performs outstandingly in SRA?
Pretty stink to hope a player's career is finished in his home town regardless of his play.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2020:
@Darren Julian Savea is signed for the remainder of SRA only. I sure hope they won't sign him for next season.
What if he performs outstandingly in SRA?
Pretty stink to hope a player's career is finished in his home town regardless of his play.
@Bones My opinion is based on what we've seen from him the last few years. I can't base an opinion on something that hasn't happened, yet. He may not even play in the last two Canes' SRA games. If he gets game time, this year, and is better than when he left two years ago and better than other, younger players, I may change my mind.
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@Bones My opinion is based on what we've seen from him the last few years. I can't base an opinion on something that hasn't happened, yet. He may not even play in the last two Canes' SRA games. If he gets game time, this year, and is better than when he left two years ago and better than other, younger players, I may change my mind.
@Stargazer not even willing to give players a chance to prove themselves. I get it.
