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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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                  • TimT Away
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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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                    • TimT Tim

                      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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                        • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                          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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                              • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                @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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                                @KiwiMurph Clowns haha

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                                • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                  @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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                                  @KiwiMurph this was pretty funny too

                                  “We gave him every opportunity to stay, but he wasn't willing to stay here and compete, and he's taken another path.’’ Robertson said.

                                  no chance of course that he wanted to grow his game in a new environment. If he makes the ABs, I'll chortle quietly to myself.

                                  So many years of getting the Kane of the Barretts, and wrecking 10s. Redemption y'all.

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                                  • nzzpN nzzp

                                    @KiwiMurph this was pretty funny too

                                    “We gave him every opportunity to stay, but he wasn't willing to stay here and compete, and he's taken another path.’’ Robertson said.

                                    no chance of course that he wanted to grow his game in a new environment. If he makes the ABs, I'll chortle quietly to myself.

                                    So many years of getting the Kane of the Barretts, and wrecking 10s. Redemption y'all.

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                                    @nzzp said in Blues 2020:

                                    @KiwiMurph this was pretty funny too

                                    “We gave him every opportunity to stay, but he wasn't willing to stay here and compete, and he's taken another path.’’ Robertson said.

                                    no chance of course that he wanted to grow his game in a new environment. If he makes the ABs, I'll chortle quietly to myself.

                                    So many years of getting the Kane of the Barretts, and wrecking 10s. Redemption y'all.

                                    Good Luck to Sam hes a quality young Lock I have no doubt he will be an AB I am sure the Crusaders are a bit pissed.

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                                    • ChrisC Chris

                                      @nzzp said in Blues 2020:

                                      @KiwiMurph this was pretty funny too

                                      “We gave him every opportunity to stay, but he wasn't willing to stay here and compete, and he's taken another path.’’ Robertson said.

                                      no chance of course that he wanted to grow his game in a new environment. If he makes the ABs, I'll chortle quietly to myself.

                                      So many years of getting the Kane of the Barretts, and wrecking 10s. Redemption y'all.

                                      Good Luck to Sam hes a quality young Lock I have no doubt he will be an AB I am sure the Crusaders are a bit pissed.

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                                      @Chris I hope he goes really well. It's a big call coming north, and leaving the Crusaders.

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                                      • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                        @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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                                        @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

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

                                        Funny how the anti Crusader brigade are focusing on one line at the end of the article and are ignoring the rest of the quotes that show the Crudaders handling his decision well, publicly at least.

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                                        • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

                                          @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

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

                                          Funny how the anti Crusader brigade are focusing on one line at the end of the article and are ignoring the rest of the quotes that show the Crudaders handling his decision well, publicly at least.

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                                          @Crazy-Horse said in Blues 2020:

                                          @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

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

                                          Funny how the anti Crusader brigade are focusing on one line at the end of the article and are ignoring the rest of the quotes that show the Crudaders handling his decision well, publicly at least.

                                          What like this quote?

                                          "he wasn't willing to stay here and compete, and he's taken another path"

                                          That doesn't read as particularly classy to me.

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