Blues 2021
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When Darry was signed I guessed he was replacing either Aaron Carroll or James Tucker. If Pierce is not returning maybe they are both returning? Caroll contributed well off the bench this year but is more of a flanker option for me at 1.93m. I was looking forward to having two 2.03m plus locks in the squad (Darry, Pierce). Not sure that Darry is quite ready to start at super level from what i've seen for Canterbury. Would not mind Pierce going if they were maybe signing Jack Whetton.
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When Darry was signed I guessed he was replacing either Aaron Carroll or James Tucker. If Pierce is not returning maybe they are both returning? Caroll contributed well off the bench this year but is more of a flanker option for me at 1.93m. I was looking forward to having two 2.03m plus locks in the squad (Darry, Pierce). Not sure that Darry is quite ready to start at super level from what i've seen for Canterbury. Would not mind Pierce going if they were maybe signing Jack Whetton.
@Daffy-Jaffy ok everyone, hold the phone , Just did an interview with Jacob Pierce post match Northland v Harbour which I have posted on NZ Sport Radio Facebook site ..he confirmed to me he has signed for 2021 season with the Blues , but only one year .
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@Daffy-Jaffy ok everyone, hold the phone , Just did an interview with Jacob Pierce post match Northland v Harbour which I have posted on NZ Sport Radio Facebook site ..he confirmed to me he has signed for 2021 season with the Blues , but only one year .
@Steven-Harris Nice.
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@Daffy-Jaffy ok everyone, hold the phone , Just did an interview with Jacob Pierce post match Northland v Harbour which I have posted on NZ Sport Radio Facebook site ..he confirmed to me he has signed for 2021 season with the Blues , but only one year .
@Steven-Harris Excellent - so either Carroll or Tucker are gone for Darry. Or if they keep either of them as a loose forward/lock option possibly Reidlinger-Kapa going? Which would be a shame as I like R-K's promise.
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@Steven-Harris Excellent - so either Carroll or Tucker are gone for Darry. Or if they keep either of them as a loose forward/lock option possibly Reidlinger-Kapa going? Which would be a shame as I like R-K's promise.
@Daffy-Jaffy totally agree about WRK..just so many across the squads filled unfortunately
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The forwards we now know are signed for next year:
Props:
Tu'inukuafe
Hodgman
Tu'ungafasi
LaulalaHookers:
Parsons
Locks:
Tuipulotu
Pearce
Goodhue
Cowley-Tuioti
DarryGibson
Hunt
Papalii
Robinson
Sotutu
IoaneThat leaves 2 props, 2 hookers, and 2 loose forwards.
Mayhew, Renata, Eklund, Tolai, Choat, and one other. Perhaps Carroll, Riedlinger-Kapa, and Tucker competing for that last spot?
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Maybe McElroy (NH) for the Development Squad. He is physically huge and his scrummaging looks good as we could see against Canterbury and Northland.
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@cgrant according to John Mayhew senior , Nic was having a meeting with the blues this week .
@Steven-Harris The only problem I have with Mayhew's likely signing is - when you have 4 All Black props already why sign a soon to be 31 year old rather than develop a younger player with potential eg: Jarrod Adams.
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@Steven-Harris The only problem I have with Mayhew's likely signing is - when you have 4 All Black props already why sign a soon to be 31 year old rather than develop a younger player with potential eg: Jarrod Adams.
@Daffy-Jaffy maybe they think he'd be better off elsewhere where he'll get game time. With someone who's been there done that, you know you are at least getting someone who knows the ropes and can easily step in on the rare occasion they're required.
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@Steven-Harris The only problem I have with Mayhew's likely signing is - when you have 4 All Black props already why sign a soon to be 31 year old rather than develop a younger player with potential eg: Jarrod Adams.
@Daffy-Jaffy only a meeting at this stage, but to be fair , Harbour have have the best scrum stats in the Mitre 10 cup..but I see your point in terms of development..i reckons Adams would get a wider training squad contract and when you think about it, he’s would be any injury away from joining the main group.
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@Bovidae yes from what I believe ..tell you what Pierce would be a superb pick up
@Steven-Harris I cant believe he doesn’t have a full contract you think a team like the Canes would jump to get him instead of sticking with midget locks.
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@Daffy-Jaffy only a meeting at this stage, but to be fair , Harbour have have the best scrum stats in the Mitre 10 cup..but I see your point in terms of development..i reckons Adams would get a wider training squad contract and when you think about it, he’s would be any injury away from joining the main group.
@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2021:
@Daffy-Jaffy only a meeting at this stage, but to be fair , Harbour have have the best scrum stats in the Mitre 10 Cup..
I heard Ken Laban say Wellington did but after yesterday’s performance I know doubt it.
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@Daffy-Jaffy only a meeting at this stage, but to be fair , Harbour have have the best scrum stats in the Mitre 10 cup..but I see your point in terms of development..i reckons Adams would get a wider training squad contract and when you think about it, he’s would be any injury away from joining the main group.
@Steven-Harris I'm not objecting to Mayhew in the team. In fact I agree with you about Mayhew being underated. I think untimely injuries stalled his career for a few seasons but he is a solid squad option. A strong scrummager and contributes well around the feild. My concern was maybe losing promising younger props elsewhere.
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@Steven-Harris I'm not objecting to Mayhew in the team. In fact I agree with you about Mayhew being underated. I think untimely injuries stalled his career for a few seasons but he is a solid squad option. A strong scrummager and contributes well around the feild. My concern was maybe losing promising younger props elsewhere.
@Daffy-Jaffy would not be the first time the Blues have lost promising players ..I could write a book , some information I can share with you which is real issue in my book ..Daniel Bowden is running around signing all the promising kids from Northland and Harbour kids including Auckland ..now what happens , these kids get frustrated when they don’t get game time or love with Auckland and as opposed to keeping them within the Blues franchise farmed out across the unions so they can develop ..And the next minute , you end up seeing them run around for Ta$man ..,Northland made an approach to Hamden Tuipulotu who is Patrick’s younger , brother , from a Northland piece it would fantastic to have a prop of his quality in Whangarei ....Daniel Bowden made it his personal mission to make sure this happened ..already hearing Waikato are keen ..go figure ..!
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Wasn’t sure where to post this but I was watching a few old NPC clips and is Hoskins Sotutu related to the Sotutu that played on the wing for Auckland back in the 90s?
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Wasn’t sure where to post this but I was watching a few old NPC clips and is Hoskins Sotutu related to the Sotutu that played on the wing for Auckland back in the 90s?
@ACT-Crusader said in Blues 2021:
Wasn’t sure where to post this but I was watching a few old NPC clips and is Hoskins Sotutu related to the Sotutu that played on the wing for Auckland back in the 90s?
Yeah, that's his Dad.
Rayasi lived with them for a few years while he learnt how to play rugby again.
