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Blues 2020

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  • TimT Away
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    Tim
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    #1479

    https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/08/03/aussie-abroad-daniel-halangahu/

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    • TimT Away
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      #1480

      Without any Barretts next year, the fullback situation is a little clearer.

      Within squad:

      Perofeta (good but frequently injured)
      Page (haven't seen him play)
      Narawa (green)

      Within region and unsigned:

      Trainor

      Off contract at other franchises:

      Alaimalo (frequently injured)
      Nanai-Seturo (NPC quality)

      Time for Lemeki Namoa to be NPC rookie of the year? 😉

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      • TimT Tim

        Without any Barretts next year, the fullback situation is a little clearer.

        Within squad:

        Perofeta (good but frequently injured)
        Page (haven't seen him play)
        Narawa (green)

        Within region and unsigned:

        Trainor

        Off contract at other franchises:

        Alaimalo (frequently injured)
        Nanai-Seturo (NPC quality)

        Time for Lemeki Namoa to be NPC rookie of the year? 😉

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        nzzp
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        #1481

        @Tim wasn't Nanai-Seturo talked up as The Next Big Thing?

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          #1482

          Zarn Sullivan has been playing a bit of fullback hasn't he.

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          • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

            Zarn Sullivan has been playing a bit of fullback hasn't he.

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            #1483

            @KiwiMurph Good call, think he played there for Blues A this year in one game.

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            • nzzpN nzzp

              @Tim wasn't Nanai-Seturo talked up as The Next Big Thing?

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              #1484

              @nzzp Yep, and was in the middle of the NZR/Warriors tug of war.

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              • TimT Tim

                @nzzp Yep, and was in the middle of the NZR/Warriors tug of war.

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                #1485

                @Tim Better at 7s

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                • M Machpants

                  @Tim Better at 7s

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                  @Machpants Is he actually good at sevens? I haven't noticed a great deal from him when I've watched.

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                    #1487

                    Nanai-Seturo only turns 21 later this month, so still a kid. But he won't be moving north.

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                    • TimT Tim

                      @Machpants Is he actually good at sevens? I haven't noticed a great deal from him when I've watched.

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                      @Tim said in Blues 2020:

                      @Machpants Is he actually good at sevens? I haven't noticed a great deal from him when I've watched.

                      As mentioned, a kid. Lacks in game maturity, but when he goes he goes. Flashes of brilliance in need of experience

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                        #1489

                        I think Nanai-Seturo is a much better fullback than wing. He looks class at fullback for Counties, but he'll find it hard to get game time at FB for the Chiefs with DMac around.

                        Colin Cooper did say that they were just putting him on the wing to start his career, and then they were looking to eventually move him to fullback, but Cooper's gone now.

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                          Stargazer
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                          https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1291129970635321344

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                            https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1291129970635321344

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                            @Stargazer wow, that's a surprise

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                              I wonder who he is replacing? Probably Tucker or Carroll?

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                                KiwiMurph
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                                #1493

                                Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.

                                No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.

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                                • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                  Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.

                                  No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.

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                                  nzzp
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                                  @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

                                  No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.

                                  Spot on,

                                  success breeds success. Also, did you see this from Hore:
                                  Blues CEO Andrew Hore said ... the first of what he expects will be several significant signings over the coming weeks.

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                                  • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                    Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.

                                    No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.

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                                    @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

                                    Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.

                                    No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.

                                    Exactly what I was thinking. Confirmation corner has well and truly been turned.

                                    You won't win Super Rugby this year but it is going to make for a great comp next season.

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                                      also, great outreach for the fans. I keep getting invites to ballot into going to the Captains Run the day before games. Not usually able to go, but it's a great way to support young season ticket holders. They are working really hard on engaging with the community and their fanbase.

                                      I think it's fantastic, and again am really stoked for the organisation. The Board should take a bow for this

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                                      • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                        Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.

                                        No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.

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                                        @KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.

                                        I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.

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                                        • HoorooH Hooroo

                                          @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

                                          Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.

                                          No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.

                                          Exactly what I was thinking. Confirmation corner has well and truly been turned.

                                          You won't win Super Rugby this year but it is going to make for a great comp next season.

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                                          @Hooroo if we win next weekend, we finish with the same number of wins as the Crusaders, and miss out on bonus points. I'll take that with a happy smile, particularly from where we've been.

                                          We're building nicely

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