Blues 2022
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@nogusta said in Blues 2022:
Maybe Suafoa signed as a lock? Or they plan to use Plumtree or Robinson at Lock. I am surprised by that though with the promising group of young loosies about the region. He struggled with injury so much the last couple of years that he hasn't been able to string any run of games together. His move to Ta$man was a non event due to injuries. Still only 23 though so he still has time to prove himself. I would hate to lose Vai or Ekuasi from the system because they see him jump ahead of them.
Edit: just checked Wiki and he played 1 game for auckland in 2019, 1 for Ta$man in 2020 and twice for Harbour this season. Not a long resume' to get a super gig from but good luck to him. He was touted as the next big thing at age group level. -
@nogusta said in Blues 2022:
@bovidae said in Blues 2022:
Umaga's replacement was going to be named by now wasn't it?
The oil is Craig McGrath has been offered the defense coach role. Apparently he helped a bit this year and they were very impressed with his work
I assume he’ll keep working with Auckland too?
With Halangahu & Afeaki at NH the Blues are actually having links to the provincial teams again
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@daffy-jaffy yes vaii and Ekuasi will b in blues I'm hering but maybe development they saying in province think Niko Jones getting full contract
@george33 gee I'd put Ekuasi on a full contract before NIko.
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@george33 gee I'd put Ekuasi on a full contract before NIko.
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@taniwharugby no I wouldn't been in system still only 22 big future other wise some other franchise pick him up played alot at 7 and 8 for waitemata
@george33 If Jones is there on a full contract it would surely be as 3rd openside with Paps and Choat. That might point to Hunt not being Ok to play which would be a worry for him.
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@george33 would have made more sense for narawa to go the chiefs especially with Kata and rts coming
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@cliff How did Narawa go today at Centre marking a couple of big units in PU-J and Aso? If he proves he can cover the midfield as well as W,FB he will give himself more chance of getting a bench spot on gamedays.
@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:
@cliff How did Narawa go today at Centre marking a couple of big units in PU-J and Aso? If he proves he can cover the midfield as well as W,FB he will give himself more chance of getting a bench spot on gamedays.
He was good solid on defence , looked dangerous when he got the ball,Considering he was having his first game at centre for BOP ,he went well.
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Came across on Rich Freemans twitter account
@steven-harris I thought he might leave but hoped he wouldn't. Only played 9 times in 4 seasons at the Blues, mostly off the bench, due to injury and non-selection. Hard to find 3 unsigned super quality locks about locally. I think they should move Robinson and/or Plumtree to lock then select the likes of Vai and Ekuasi in the loosies. Then either Cridge or Caird would be solid options as the fifth lock. With so much versatility in the backline I might only pick 16 backs in the squad and carry an extra forward (lock/loosie). The forward depth will be challenged early next year with 3 All Black props and 3 loosies being out rested for the first couple of rounds (so I heard somewhere).
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@steven-harris I thought he might leave but hoped he wouldn't. Only played 9 times in 4 seasons at the Blues, mostly off the bench, due to injury and non-selection. Hard to find 3 unsigned super quality locks about locally. I think they should move Robinson and/or Plumtree to lock then select the likes of Vai and Ekuasi in the loosies. Then either Cridge or Caird would be solid options as the fifth lock. With so much versatility in the backline I might only pick 16 backs in the squad and carry an extra forward (lock/loosie). The forward depth will be challenged early next year with 3 All Black props and 3 loosies being out rested for the first couple of rounds (so I heard somewhere).
So we might see the following locks from local players:
Goodhue
Darry
Robinson
Cridge/Caird
SuafoaWith an international signing beefing them up, and Plumtree as cover?
It's a real pity that none of the Auckland players got a chance to show their form this year.
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So we might see the following locks from local players:
Goodhue
Darry
Robinson
Cridge/Caird
SuafoaWith an international signing beefing them up, and Plumtree as cover?
It's a real pity that none of the Auckland players got a chance to show their form this year.
@tim They will know a bit about Hamish Dalzell as I think he trained with them most of last season. He is likely to be the only Auckland Lock in consideration though.
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@daffy-jaffy I'll be there again (Covid levels permitting).
Feels good to have a trophy. Could be quite liberating for the boys
Also hope the womens rugby goes well - would be good to see some development there
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Perofeta's having a handy season for Taranaki. Probably been his best NPC season to date.
Not sure what his kicking % is, but he doesn't seem to be missing too many.
I don't think he got selected for any games in SR-TT, but he might be able to work his way onto the bench next season.
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Perofeta's having a handy season for Taranaki. Probably been his best NPC season to date.
Not sure what his kicking % is, but he doesn't seem to be missing too many.
I don't think he got selected for any games in SR-TT, but he might be able to work his way onto the bench next season.
@dice said in Blues 2022:
Perofeta's having a handy season for Taranaki. Probably been his best NPC season to date.
I agree it's his best NPC season. I think that's because he's finally being used as a specialist fullback
This is the first NPC season where he hasn't had a start at 10.
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@dice said in Blues 2022:
Perofeta's having a handy season for Taranaki. Probably been his best NPC season to date.
I agree it's his best NPC season. I think that's because he's finally being used as a specialist fullback
This is the first NPC season where he hasn't had a start at 10.
