Blues 2020
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The Blues have room to squeeze in a marquee signing or two for next year’s Super Rugby, and coach Leon MacDonald doesn’t mind saying he hopes it will be to play in a trans- Ta$man competition..
Chief executive Andrew Hore wasn’t giving much away when he was asked earlier this week about potential signings for 2021. But he did say: “There will be a couple I think who will be a bit of a surprise”.
MacDonald wasn’t naming names at this stage either, but confirmed new additions would be minimal in a group that will stay pretty steady.
“We’ve just got a handful,” he said of openings in his squad. “Most of our spots are taken, and the core of this group is going to stay together which is really exciting. There are some draft spots and a couple of extras to fill in, but not a lot..
Also Parsons is out for the rest of the year for concussion recovery.
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@Tim said in Blues 2020:
“There will be a couple I think who will be a bit of a surprise”.
Players returning from overseas, or more players switching SR franchises?
@Stargazer said in Blues 2020:
@Tim said in Blues 2020:
“There will be a couple I think who will be a bit of a surprise”.
Players returning from overseas, or more players switching SR franchises?
It’s really unlikely but the Tuivasa-Sheck rumour came back to life earlier this week.
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So what positions might there be recruitment?
Midfield - a replacement for Marchant. Someone that can play 12 & 13 would be useful
Fullback - a replacement for Barrett (there's still plenty of 10's in the squad)
Hooker - improve depth below Eklund. Is Parsons still wanting to play?
Halfback - Christie appears to MacDonalds first choice, Blues need more quality below him
Openside - No issues with the opensides this year but I think the Blues should select a younger option. Dalton is first choice, Lamborn has been a pleasant surprise and Gibson has been good when fit (not often enough)
I would find room for Choat. That would be tough on Lamborn.. A decision that might not pay off in 2021 but a good medium term investment. -
So what positions might there be recruitment?
Midfield - a replacement for Marchant. Someone that can play 12 & 13 would be useful
Fullback - a replacement for Barrett (there's still plenty of 10's in the squad)
Hooker - improve depth below Eklund. Is Parsons still wanting to play?
Halfback - Christie appears to MacDonalds first choice, Blues need more quality below him
Openside - No issues with the opensides this year but I think the Blues should select a younger option. Dalton is first choice, Lamborn has been a pleasant surprise and Gibson has been good when fit (not often enough)
I would find room for Choat. That would be tough on Lamborn.. A decision that might not pay off in 2021 but a good medium term investment. -
what is TKB upto?
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:
what is TKB upto?
Playing with Victor Vito and Ihaia West and coached by Ronan O'Gara at La Rochelle. The Top 14 season 2020-1 starts on September 4th.
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The Blues have room to squeeze in a marquee signing or two for next year’s Super Rugby, and coach Leon MacDonald doesn’t mind saying he hopes it will be to play in a trans- Ta$man competition..
Chief executive Andrew Hore wasn’t giving much away when he was asked earlier this week about potential signings for 2021. But he did say: “There will be a couple I think who will be a bit of a surprise”.
MacDonald wasn’t naming names at this stage either, but confirmed new additions would be minimal in a group that will stay pretty steady.
“We’ve just got a handful,” he said of openings in his squad. “Most of our spots are taken, and the core of this group is going to stay together which is really exciting. There are some draft spots and a couple of extras to fill in, but not a lot..
Also Parsons is out for the rest of the year for concussion recovery.
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@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
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@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Chiefs it is then!
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@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Chiefs it is then!
@Nepia said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Chiefs it is then!
Yeah on form there's no way he goes past FABMC.
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@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
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@Bones you’re fucken joking if u think PUJ would keep Goodhue away from the 13 shirt if he moved
@Yeahtheboys said in Blues 2020:
@Bones you’re fucken joking if u think PUJ would keep Goodhue away from the 13 shirt if he moved
Yeah true, it's only because Ennor is soooooo good that he's not playing there. Not like PUJ is even good enough to lace Ennor's boots eh...
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@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
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@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
Am I that transparent?
Imagine how good the country's best centre would look outside the country's 3rd best 8, best halfback and 10th best first five.
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@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
Am I that transparent?
Imagine how good the country's best centre would look outside the country's 3rd best 8, best halfback and 10th best first five.
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
Am I that transparent?
Imagine how good the country's best centre would look outside the country's 3rd best 8, best halfback and 10th best first five.
At worst third best 10!
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@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
Am I that transparent?
Imagine how good the country's best centre would look outside the country's 3rd best 8, best halfback and 10th best first five.
At worst third best 10!
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
Am I that transparent?
Imagine how good the country's best centre would look outside the country's 3rd best 8, best halfback and 10th best first five.
At worst third best 10!
But...Caleb Trask?
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@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
Am I that transparent?
Imagine how good the country's best centre would look outside the country's 3rd best 8, best halfback and 10th best first five.
At worst third best 10!
But...Caleb Trask?
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@pakman said in Blues 2020:
@Bones said in Blues 2020:
@Dice said in Blues 2020:
@Tim What are the chances of us getting Jack Goodhue? He only signed a one year deal with the Crusaders last year. He's one of the few marquee type players off contract. I'd be surprised if he left the Crusaders though.
He needs to go somewhere he can play centre regularly. So not the blues (Ioane) and not the canes (PUJ) and not the Crusaders (the immensely talented centre Ennor).
Dream on!
Am I that transparent?
Imagine how good the country's best centre would look outside the country's 3rd best 8, best halfback and 10th best first five.
At worst third best 10!
But...Caleb Trask?
'Best halfback' threw me!
