Magpies 2021
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Hugh Renton would be a surprise as we are rather strong in the loose forward department already. Still he does owe us a bit considering we have paid his wages for an eternity for next to no return.
Well hugh Renton went to play for Ta$man because the magpies didn't want him
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Hugh Renton would be a surprise as we are rather strong in the loose forward department already. Still he does owe us a bit considering we have paid his wages for an eternity for next to no return.
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@Higgins I would be surprised if Hugh returned as well. But Ranfurly Shield, and back in the premiership if it stays in it's current format are huge incentives to bargain with for any player they might talk to.
@Billsy111 No that's not right. Hugh lives in Christchurch and went to play for Ta$man because Canterbury didn't want him.
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I think we just need to lock Baker into a long term contract and we should be set for year's. Probably get a spot at the next RWC.
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Looks like Latrell Smiler AhKiong is off to Waikato
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Looks like Latrell Smiler AhKiong is off to Waikato
@kiwimatrix What's your source? I've heard some rumours, too, but haven't seen them confirmed anywhere.
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@kiwimatrix What's your source? I've heard some rumours, too, but haven't seen them confirmed anywhere.
@Stargazer said in Magpies 2021:
@kiwimatrix What's your source? I've heard some rumours, too, but haven't seen them confirmed anywhere.
Is this good or bad for Waikato?
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He would be a very good addition for Waikato, and will be behind McClutchie and Makene in the pecking order. So if Smiler Ah-Kiong wants to play he probably needs to move.
Tepaea Cook-Savage is the same age if Waikato is looking locally.
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He would be a very good addition for Waikato, and will be behind McClutchie and Makene in the pecking order. So if Smiler Ah-Kiong wants to play he probably needs to move.
Tepaea Cook-Savage is the same age if Waikato is looking locally.
@Bovidae I expect Makene to return to fullback in 2021, with - hopefully - Kurt Baker gone. If good enough, there would be plenty of opportunities for Smiler-Ah Kiong, if he stayed. At first five or fullback.
I think that a possible move to Waikato may have more to do with the presence of a University in Hamilton than with expected game time in M10 Cup. Unless our coaches prefer Jordan Thompson-Dunn (which may be the correct call) ...
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@Stargazer said in Magpies 2021:
@kiwimatrix What's your source? I've heard some rumours, too, but haven't seen them confirmed anywhere.
Is this good or bad for Waikato?
@Hooroo Good poach. One of the best first five-eighth prospects in his age group (19). National Top Four winner with Hastings Boys' in 2019 (and MOTM of that Final).
Waikato reportedly already tried to sign him, last year, but he chose to stay in Hawke's Bay.
IIRC, he played most of his club rugby in 2020 at fullback. Did well at the Ignite7s, too.
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He would be a very good addition for Waikato, and will be behind McClutchie and Makene in the pecking order. So if Smiler Ah-Kiong wants to play he probably needs to move.
Tepaea Cook-Savage is the same age if Waikato is looking locally.
@Bovidae said in Magpies 2021:
He would be a very good addition for Waikato, and will be behind McClutchie and Makene in the pecking order. So if Smiler Ah-Kiong wants to play he probably needs to move.
Tepaea Cook-Savage is the same age if Waikato is looking locally.
We have also got Tiaan Falcon who must be back from Japan soon (maybe not until 2022 season?).
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@Bovidae said in Magpies 2021:
He would be a very good addition for Waikato, and will be behind McClutchie and Makene in the pecking order. So if Smiler Ah-Kiong wants to play he probably needs to move.
Tepaea Cook-Savage is the same age if Waikato is looking locally.
We have also got Tiaan Falcon who must be back from Japan soon (maybe not until 2022 season?).
@Higgins You think he's coming back any time soon? The money may be too good in Japan. I'm not sure he's still dreaming of a SR contract .... If he doesn't, he won't come back.
At the moment, if the rumours about Smiler-Ah Kiong are correct, I'd bet on Thompson-Dunn to make the step up.
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@Higgins You think he's coming back any time soon? The money may be too good in Japan. I'm not sure he's still dreaming of a SR contract .... If he doesn't, he won't come back.
At the moment, if the rumours about Smiler-Ah Kiong are correct, I'd bet on Thompson-Dunn to make the step up.
@Stargazer said in Magpies 2021:
@Higgins You think he's coming back any time soon? The money may be too good in Japan. I'm not sure he's still dreaming of a SR contract .... If he doesn't, he won't come back.
I wonder if he’ll have a crack in Aussie at some stage. He’s qualified to play for them
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@Stargazer said in Magpies 2021:
@Higgins You think he's coming back any time soon? The money may be too good in Japan. I'm not sure he's still dreaming of a SR contract .... If he doesn't, he won't come back.
I wonder if he’ll have a crack in Aussie at some stage. He’s qualified to play for them
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Born there. Or is he locked into NZ already?
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@Stargazer said in Magpies 2021:
@Higgins You think he's coming back any time soon? The money may be too good in Japan. I'm not sure he's still dreaming of a SR contract .... If he doesn't, he won't come back.
I wonder if he’ll have a crack in Aussie at some stage. He’s qualified to play for them
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@Duluth His father and grandfather both played for the NZ Maori team. How could he possibly even consider playing for the Aussies given the status and stature of those two folk?
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@Higgins I don't think he'll go to Oz because of the pull of the yellow jersey, either.
But if he's offered a SR contract there, and not in NZ, who knows?
