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    @trodthesod

    Early nomination for white knight award, I see?

    'All Blues successes can be tied to Tom Coventry'

    I'm not saying you're wrong either btw (and I wish he were still at the Chiefs, fucking Cooper), but you're well on your way to a nomination.

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      Guilty as charged!

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        I was working at Ruakura when the Chiefs arrived on the campus.I was able to watch most of their trainings,and got to experience up close the work of Rennie ,Smith,Coventry,Andrew Strawbridge and Carl Hoeft.They all had their time running trainings,and most impressive they all were.They had immediate success ,so have been a fan ever since.

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          @Tim said in Blues 2020:

          I think the current config max is 41k?

          They should add the temp seats in front of the North and South stands

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          • DuluthD Duluth

            @Tim said in Blues 2020:

            I think the current config max is 41k?

            They should add the temp seats in front of the North and South stands

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            #1523

            @Duluth Great result for the Blues. Man this tournament has been a breath of fresh air and it's awesome to see the fans get out in force for their respective teams.

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            • T trodthesod

              I was working at Ruakura when the Chiefs arrived on the campus.I was able to watch most of their trainings,and got to experience up close the work of Rennie ,Smith,Coventry,Andrew Strawbridge and Carl Hoeft.They all had their time running trainings,and most impressive they all were.They had immediate success ,so have been a fan ever since.

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              Yeetyaah
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              #1524

              @trodthesod Carl Hoeft is still around the Tron I think

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              • StargazerS Stargazer

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

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                @Stargazer said in Blues 2020:

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

                I wonder if he's on a mixed development/full time contract where he's on a development contract for the first year or two, then it's a full time contract on the back-end. I think we've given out these types of contracts to young promising players in the past.

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                • DiceD Dice

                  @Stargazer said in Blues 2020:

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

                  I wonder if he's on a mixed development/full time contract where he's on a development contract for the first year or two, then it's a full time contract on the back-end. I think we've given out these types of contracts to young promising players in the past.

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                  @Dice I was wondering the same thing. He hasn't even played Mitre 10 Cup, yet.

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                  • SnowyS Snowy

                    @taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:

                    @nzzp well I didnt wanna say that, as I sometimes get accused of bias... 😉

                    Very unfair too. We know that you are biased, the accusations are completely unnecessary.

                    I actually think that Dalton is a good player but apparently I only think that is because he plays for one of the teams that I support. Go figure.

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                    @Snowy said in Blues 2020:

                    I actually think that Dalton is a good player but apparently I only think that is because he plays for one of the teams that I support.

                    I am shocked. How could people think that when you're promoting a player who retired 25 or so years ago?

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                    • BonesB Bones

                      @Snowy said in Blues 2020:

                      I actually think that Dalton is a good player but apparently I only think that is because he plays for one of the teams that I support.

                      I am shocked. How could people think that when you're promoting a player who retired 25 or so years ago?

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                      @Bones said in Blues 2020:

                      @Snowy said in Blues 2020:

                      I actually think that Dalton is a good player but apparently I only think that is because he plays for one of the teams that I support.

                      I am shocked. How could people think that when you're promoting a player who retired 25 or so years ago?

                      Yes, been through that with @taniwharugby . Apparently Andy lives just up the road from me too.

                      Now if I could just learn to spell Papalii. Papilli'i. Dalton is fine.

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                        Blues awards were last night.

                        • Most Valuable Player of the Year - Patrick Tuipulotu

                        • Keven Mealamu Medal (biggest contribution to the culture of the organisation) - Patrick Tuipulotu

                        • Player's Player of the Year - Hoskins Sotutu

                        • Rookie of the Year - Mark Telea

                        • Community Award - Tom Robinson

                        • Development Player of the Year - Soane Vikena

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                        • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                          Blues awards were last night.

                          • Most Valuable Player of the Year - Patrick Tuipulotu

                          • Keven Mealamu Medal (biggest contribution to the culture of the organisation) - Patrick Tuipulotu

                          • Player's Player of the Year - Hoskins Sotutu

                          • Rookie of the Year - Mark Telea

                          • Community Award - Tom Robinson

                          • Development Player of the Year - Soane Vikena

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                          @KiwiMurph Saw a post from Zarn Sullivan about it being a great night for him and his partner. With the comment "Fingers crossed it won’t be our last ..". That seems to suggest that he doesn't have a (development) contract with the Blues for next year; or am I reading too much in this comment?

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                          • StargazerS Stargazer

                            @KiwiMurph Saw a post from Zarn Sullivan about it being a great night for him and his partner. With the comment "Fingers crossed it won’t be our last ..". That seems to suggest that he doesn't have a (development) contract with the Blues for next year; or am I reading too much in this comment?

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                            @Stargazer said in Blues 2020:

                            @KiwiMurph Saw a post from Zarn Sullivan about it being a great night for him and his partner. With the comment "Fingers crossed it won’t be our last ..". That seems to suggest that he doesn't have a (development) contract with the Blues for next year; or am I reading too much in this comment?

                            Maybe he's hoping to be part of the full Blues squad? Be a good fullback addition with Duffie going.

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                            • StargazerS Stargazer

                              @KiwiMurph Saw a post from Zarn Sullivan about it being a great night for him and his partner. With the comment "Fingers crossed it won’t be our last ..". That seems to suggest that he doesn't have a (development) contract with the Blues for next year; or am I reading too much in this comment?

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                              @Stargazer said in Blues 2020:

                              @KiwiMurph Saw a post from Zarn Sullivan about it being a great night for him and his partner. With the comment "Fingers crossed it won’t be our last ..". That seems to suggest that he doesn't have a (development) contract with the Blues for next year; or am I reading too much in this comment?

                              Blues CEO comments yesterday suggest contracts are being finalised over the next few weeks.

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                                Blues 2020 Award Winners

                                Blues Community Award:
                                @tom.robinson09
                                Development Player of the Year:
                                @soanevikena
                                Rookie of the Year:
                                Mark Telea
                                Mealamu Medal (Club Person of the Year):
                                @pattytuips
                                Player’s Player of the Year:
                                @hoskinssotutu
                                Most Valuable Player:
                                @pattytuips

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                                  Blues 2020 Award Winners

                                  Blues Community Award:
                                  @tom.robinson09
                                  Development Player of the Year:
                                  @soanevikena
                                  Rookie of the Year:
                                  Mark Telea
                                  Mealamu Medal (Club Person of the Year):
                                  @pattytuips
                                  Player’s Player of the Year:
                                  @hoskinssotutu
                                  Most Valuable Player:
                                  @pattytuips

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                                  @Tim Patty T when receiving his award payed homage to both Tom Robinson and Josh Goodhue as part of the senior leadership who keep the players striving both on and off the field with their work ethic especially in an around training and keeping the spirt strong within the group..Goodhue has re signed with the Blues..

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                                    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300076669/crusaders-gave-prospect-sam-darry-every-chance-to-sign-before-he-opted-for-blues

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                                      https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300076669/crusaders-gave-prospect-sam-darry-every-chance-to-sign-before-he-opted-for-blues

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                                      @KiwiMurph
                                      “It would be quite nice if the Blues gave us a cheque for the expenditure we’ve occurred, that would be quite nice,’’ he quipped.

                                      It would be quite nice if the Blues got a cheque for every player coming through their region that plays elsewhere. Around a third of M10 players I believe.

                                      It would also be nice if offshore teams had to pay NZ to take players ... but down that path can lie madness

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                                      • nzzpN nzzp

                                        @KiwiMurph
                                        “It would be quite nice if the Blues gave us a cheque for the expenditure we’ve occurred, that would be quite nice,’’ he quipped.

                                        It would be quite nice if the Blues got a cheque for every player coming through their region that plays elsewhere. Around a third of M10 players I believe.

                                        It would also be nice if offshore teams had to pay NZ to take players ... but down that path can lie madness

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                                        @nzzp Yes I had a good chuckle at that. Not so fun when the shoe is on the other foot is it Crusaders.

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                                          His decision raised eyebrows

                                          So his decision was a joke?

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