Highlanders 2021
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@taniwharugby said in Highlanders 2021:
@Bones I think Gregory will be good on the wing, good place to regain some confidence, he is strong, quick enough, goes looking for work and is a strong defender, but his future is in the mid-field, which is where was listed as being signed for.
But what is clear, is he is not a FB.
I think his future should be sevens. He kinda went from hero to zero, from sevens to being stuck in as a 15, and that horror match. Not very fair on the kid.
@Snowy he was poor at 15 for us in 2019, was just daft putting him there at Super rugby, some of his best games for us have been when gets a decent run in the midfield, which gas been rare.
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I think he has played very well on the wing also. Great big boot clears well off kickoffs
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@Bones said in Highlanders 2021:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2021:
good to "hear" Brownie say some of the things we've been talking about
“I know we’ve got Aaron Smith as our All Black and our starting nine, but I think with the way Folau’s playing, he’s going to start to put a lot of pressure on Aaron Smith, and I think he’ll get a lot more game time, and potentially might see him coming on at the backend of games and being a real threat with ball in hand.”
this is what they propose, not bad on paper
- Ayden Johnstone
- Ash Dixon (cc)
- Jermaine Ainsley
- Pari Pari Parkinson
- Josh Dickson
Kazuki HimenoFrizzelJames LentjesHarmon- Marino Mikaele-Tu’u
- Aaron Smith (cc)
- Josh Ioane
- Jona Nareki
- Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Fetuli PaeaCollinsSolomon AlaimaloGregoryMitch HuntAlaimalo
Reserves:- Liam Coltman
- Daniel Lienert-Brown
- Josh Hohneck
- Manaaki Selby-Rickit
Billy HarmonHimeno- Folau Fakatava
Michael CollinsHuntVilimoni KoroiPaea
Think that's what I'd do...
Himeno was one of the best players of the last RWC. It will be interesting to see who gets the starting spot. And what about Squire ?
@cgrant said in Highlanders 2021:
@Bones said in Highlanders 2021:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2021:
good to "hear" Brownie say some of the things we've been talking about
“I know we’ve got Aaron Smith as our All Black and our starting nine, but I think with the way Folau’s playing, he’s going to start to put a lot of pressure on Aaron Smith, and I think he’ll get a lot more game time, and potentially might see him coming on at the backend of games and being a real threat with ball in hand.”
this is what they propose, not bad on paper
- Ayden Johnstone
- Ash Dixon (cc)
- Jermaine Ainsley
- Pari Pari Parkinson
- Josh Dickson
Kazuki HimenoFrizzelJames LentjesHarmon- Marino Mikaele-Tu’u
- Aaron Smith (cc)
- Josh Ioane
- Jona Nareki
- Thomas Umaga-Jensen
Fetuli PaeaCollinsSolomon AlaimaloGregoryMitch HuntAlaimalo
Reserves:- Liam Coltman
- Daniel Lienert-Brown
- Josh Hohneck
- Manaaki Selby-Rickit
Billy HarmonHimeno- Folau Fakatava
Michael CollinsHuntVilimoni KoroiPaea
Think that's what I'd do...
Himeno was one of the best players of the last RWC. It will be interesting to see who gets the starting spot. And what about Squire ?
I wouldn't be averse to Himeno being thrown the 7 jersey.
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I think he had a couple of games at 7 at the world cup, ive checked some highlights, looks more like a 6 to me but I could see him playing more of a tight defensive 7 than a ranging kind of one, cover the inside channel
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I got one (two) of the "Landers Army" ones from last year
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That was an interesting interview, it was classic when he said he's a bit of a dick when he's injured. He's clearly still just a regular guy who enjoys a beer and loves rugby, and it was very interesting to hear his ideas (I've only met him once at a BBQ, but he was a funny bugger then and clearly a nice guy who wasn't up himself at all).
He big-upped Evans and Squire, so it will be very interesting to see how they go, and he clearly hinted that Alaimalo will have first go at 15.
No hesitation in saying that the first player he'd poach is Richie Mo'unga, and from the discussion, it sounds like there is some pressure on Joane too - fitness etc were mentioned so he clearly needs to step up.
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We could get a real insight into how he wants them to play too, which is very 'heads up, trust your instincts', so the Landers should be a fun team to watch at least.
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@Bones said in Highlanders 2021:
Yeah I hope we get SRA Joane and not NPC Joane.
Same, hoping some pressure on him now Hunt can concentrate on 10 will do him some good
This is the first time in a while I feel we have some healthy competition in most positions...just hope brownie has the balls to swap out those not performing
@gt12 thanks for the summary
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I understand that Kazuke Himeno is still stuck in Japan because of COVID (there is a state of emergency in parts of Japan - the greater Tokyo area - at least until 7 February). So it may take a while before he joins the Highlanders ... (no idea, how long).
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I understand that Kazuke Himeno is still stuck in Japan because of COVID (there is a state of emergency in parts of Japan - the greater Tokyo area - at least until 7 February). So it may take a while before he joins the Highlanders ... (no idea, how long).
@Stargazer bugger, I’d imagine anyone coming from a different comp/country would need a little longer getting their eye in
If we plan it right we might have him coming with fresh leg later in the season...being optimistic
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Jack Regan, Sean Withy and Vahaakolo have been signed on short-term contracts covering for Himeno, Gilbert and Parkinson
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Jack Regan, Sean Withy and Vahaakolo have been signed on short-term contracts covering for Himeno, Gilbert and Parkinson
@bobily2 that's great news fro Freedom although I would have thought Tucker and McDowall would have been better choices
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@bobily2 that's great news fro Freedom although I would have thought Tucker and McDowall would have been better choices
I believe Tucker is with the Brumbies. Good point on Mcdowall though. Perhaps he's unavailable?
