Blues 2022
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@chris said in Blues 2022:
@gt12 said in Blues 2022:
@bovidae said in Blues 2022:
@gt12 said in Blues 2022:
I wonder if Segner chose the Blues ahead of the Saders? I'm surprised that they've let him go. Romano is a good squad pick-up to mentor the young lock.
It has been mentioned that Romano does a lot behind the scenes preparing the team each week and in opposing lineout drills. That seemed to be where his role was at the Crusaders.
I wouldn't want to be relying on a 36 yr old (when SR starts) to play each week, particularly one who can concede a lot of penalties.
Happy for Tucker to get another chance and that suggests McWhannell isn't available - good for the Chiefs.
If he has to start, they might be in trouble but as a squad die snd for prep, I think he’ll be a good addition. The blues are building a good balance, and I just wonder whether the Saders era is coming to a close.
That’s a big call ,Just because the Blues might have signed Luke who will be 36 next season,
Good on Luke for getting a contract he’s a top bloke..
But no game time for him at the Crusaders with Whitelock,Barrett,Dunshea and Strange ahead of him.So when I said 'I just wonder' that's a big call? I was actually commenting on them not holding Darry and now Segner. They have a great squad for 2022 and two young props who I really rate, but they don't seem to have the younger talent coming through that they used to. Looking at the performance of Canterbury makes me wonder a bit.
@gt12 said in Blues 2022:
@chris said in Blues 2022:
@gt12 said in Blues 2022:
@bovidae said in Blues 2022:
@gt12 said in Blues 2022:
I wonder if Segner chose the Blues ahead of the Saders? I'm surprised that they've let him go. Romano is a good squad pick-up to mentor the young lock.
It has been mentioned that Romano does a lot behind the scenes preparing the team each week and in opposing lineout drills. That seemed to be where his role was at the Crusaders.
I wouldn't want to be relying on a 36 yr old (when SR starts) to play each week, particularly one who can concede a lot of penalties.
Happy for Tucker to get another chance and that suggests McWhannell isn't available - good for the Chiefs.
If he has to start, they might be in trouble but as a squad die snd for prep, I think he’ll be a good addition. The blues are building a good balance, and I just wonder whether the Saders era is coming to a close.
That’s a big call ,Just because the Blues might have signed Luke who will be 36 next season,
Good on Luke for getting a contract he’s a top bloke..
But no game time for him at the Crusaders with Whitelock,Barrett,Dunshea and Strange ahead of him.So when I said 'I just wonder' that's a big call? I was actually commenting on them not holding Darry and now Segner. They have a great squad for 2022 and two young props who I really rate, but they don't seem to have the younger talent coming through that they used to. Looking at the performance of Canterbury makes me wonder a bit.
They have excellent talent under this crop the 16 to 19 year olds.
They have been planning for succession since Razor took over.
It’s a big focus there.
Crusaders are well organised to keep their success going.
The current Canterbury coaches have stuffed up selections for the last 2 years .
And their coaching has no direction or game plan don’t judge the Crusaders on Canterbury over the last 2 years. -
James Tucker has been named in the Brumbies 2022 squad.
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@chris That's just a photo from his Brumbies profile. How do you know that's not his 2021 profile? Have they re-signed him?
@stargazer said in Blues 2022:
@chris That's just a photo from his Brumbies profile. How do you know that's not his 2021 profile? Have they re-signed him?
Yep check out the Brumbies website he’s named in their 2022 squad.
Also Nesbit mentioned it when they showed the teams today in the RS game. -
@stargazer said in Blues 2022:
@chris That's just a photo from his Brumbies profile. How do you know that's not his 2021 profile? Have they re-signed him?
Yep check out the Brumbies website he’s named in their 2022 squad.
Also Nesbit mentioned it when they showed the teams today in the RS game.@chris I'll take your word for it; their website has a squad list but it doesn't say whether it's the 2022 squad or 2021 squad. Just want to update my "signings" list, but for that I need either a Brumbies media release about him re-signing or the full 2022 squad announcement. I can't find either on their website.
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The Brumbies squad page still shows Kata who has been released. It also is missing a few of the recent signings
The Brumbies have confirmed the re-signing of 4/5 of their locks from this year (all of them except Tucker). They have also signed an additional lock (Ed Kennedy)
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@chris I'll take your word for it; their website has a squad list but it doesn't say whether it's the 2022 squad or 2021 squad. Just want to update my "signings" list, but for that I need either a Brumbies media release about him re-signing or the full 2022 squad announcement. I can't find either on their website.
@stargazer said in Blues 2022:
@chris I'll take your word for it; their website has a squad list but it doesn't say whether it's the 2022 squad or 2021 squad. Just want to update my "signings" list, but for that I need either a Brumbies media release about him re-signing or the full 2022 squad announcement. I can't find either on their website.
Ok replay the start of the RS game when the teams are named as they go through the Waikato team Nesbit mentions he’s is off to the Brumbies.
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The Brumbies squad page still shows Kata who has been released. It also is missing a few of the recent signings
The Brumbies have confirmed the re-signing of 4/5 of their locks from this year (all of them except Tucker). They have also signed an additional lock (Ed Kennedy)
@duluth said in Blues 2022:
The Brumbies squad page still shows Kata who has been released. It also is missing a few of the recent signings
The Brumbies have confirmed the re-signing of 4/5 of their locks from this year (all of them except Tucker). They have also signed an additional lock (Ed Kennedy)
Ok replay the start of the RS game when the teams are named as they go through the Waikato team Nesbit mentions he’s is off to the Brumbies.
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@stargazer said in Blues 2022:
@chris I'll take your word for it; their website has a squad list but it doesn't say whether it's the 2022 squad or 2021 squad. Just want to update my "signings" list, but for that I need either a Brumbies media release about him re-signing or the full 2022 squad announcement. I can't find either on their website.
Ok replay the start of the RS game when the teams are named as they go through the Waikato team Nesbit mentions he’s is off to the Brumbies.
@chris I said I was taking your word for it (translation: I believe what you say is true), but what you - or a commentator - say is not enough as official confirmation of a (re-)signing. That has to come from an official source, preferably the Brumbies. If I took everything commentators say as a fact, my lists would be useless.
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@chris I said I was taking your word for it (translation: I believe what you say is true), but what you - or a commentator - say is not enough as official confirmation of a (re-)signing. That has to come from an official source, preferably the Brumbies. If I took everything commentators say as a fact, my lists would be useless.
@stargazer said in Blues 2022:
@chris I said I was taking your word for it (translation: I believe what you say is true), but what you - or a commentator - say is not enough as official confirmation of a (re-)signing. That has to come from an official source, preferably the Brumbies. If I took everything commentators say as a fact, my lists would be useless.
Of course I am not asking you to put it on the wiki list just passing on what I heard.
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The Brumbies squad page still shows Kata who has been released. It also is missing a few of the recent signings
The Brumbies have confirmed the re-signing of 4/5 of their locks from this year (all of them except Tucker). They have also signed an additional lock (Ed Kennedy)
@duluth said in Blues 2022:
The Brumbies squad page still shows Kata who has been released. It also is missing a few of the recent signings
The Brumbies have confirmed the re-signing of 4/5 of their locks from this year (all of them except Tucker). They have also signed an additional lock (Ed Kennedy)
Kata would be a good pickup for the Blues and would be interesting having to former Nrl converts at the Blues, possibly helping RTS transition, Is it a done deal, he could still go to MP.
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@duluth said in Blues 2022:
The Brumbies squad page still shows Kata who has been released. It also is missing a few of the recent signings
The Brumbies have confirmed the re-signing of 4/5 of their locks from this year (all of them except Tucker). They have also signed an additional lock (Ed Kennedy)
Kata would be a good pickup for the Blues and would be interesting having to former Nrl converts at the Blues, possibly helping RTS transition, Is it a done deal, he could still go to MP.
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@duluth said in Blues 2022:
The Brumbies squad page still shows Kata who has been released. It also is missing a few of the recent signings
The Brumbies have confirmed the re-signing of 4/5 of their locks from this year (all of them except Tucker). They have also signed an additional lock (Ed Kennedy)
Kata would be a good pickup for the Blues and would be interesting having to former Nrl converts at the Blues, possibly helping RTS transition, Is it a done deal, he could still go to MP.
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@african-monkey Darry's set piece work seems sound, but he really lacks physicality around the field. It is not uncommon for young string bean locks to take time to grow into their physicality as they often struggle to put muscle on their frame until they reach 23-24 years old. Hopefully he will develop that side of his game through next season. I am sure the coaches will give him that 'work on'.
I wonder what Segner's signing means for the loosie mix. If he is signed as an openside does that mean Choat misses out or that Hunt is not coming back from his concussion problems (which would be a worry as its been a year since he last played).@daffy-jaffy I'm hearing both choat and hunt won't b there but Niko Jones full contract
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@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@sbw1 done deal he b in blues
Does that seem coincidental that comes at a similar time to Ngani's departure to France. He is also described as a similar kind of player to Ngani. His experience in adapting to Union from League and being a former teamate of RTS, and the AB's need for a big blockbusting centre could really bring something to the table..
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@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@sbw1 done deal he b in blues
Does that seem coincidental that comes at a similar time to Ngani's departure to France. He is also described as a similar kind of player to Ngani. His experience in adapting to Union from League and being a former teamate of RTS, and the AB's need for a big blockbusting centre could really bring something to the table..
@sbw1 said in Blues 2022:
@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@sbw1 done deal he b in blues
Does that seem coincidental that comes at a similar time to Ngani's departure to France. He is also described as a similar kind of player to Ngani. His experience in adapting to Union from League and being a former teamate of RTS, and the AB's need for a big blockbusting centre could really bring something to the table..
I assume we are talking about Kata? He hardly ever passed in League, not sure I'd want him in the midfield.
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@sbw1 said in Blues 2022:
@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@sbw1 done deal he b in blues
Does that seem coincidental that comes at a similar time to Ngani's departure to France. He is also described as a similar kind of player to Ngani. His experience in adapting to Union from League and being a former teamate of RTS, and the AB's need for a big blockbusting centre could really bring something to the table..
I assume we are talking about Kata? He hardly ever passed in League, not sure I'd want him in the midfield.
@crazy-horse yes kata
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@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@sbw1 done deal he b in blues
Does that seem coincidental that comes at a similar time to Ngani's departure to France. He is also described as a similar kind of player to Ngani. His experience in adapting to Union from League and being a former teamate of RTS, and the AB's need for a big blockbusting centre could really bring something to the table..
@sbw1 said in Blues 2022:
@george33 said in Blues 2022:
@sbw1 done deal he b in blues
Does that seem coincidental that comes at a similar time to Ngani's departure to France. He is also described as a similar kind of player to Ngani. His experience in adapting to Union from League and being a former teamate of RTS, and the AB's need for a big blockbusting centre could really bring something to the table..
Lay off the drugs bro.
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@african-monkey TBH, if Goodhue can keep fit, I think he could really start to realise his potential.
He is a good scrummaging lock, good in the air (although had 1 game for the Blues this year where he was unusually poor) and has great a work rate on both sides of the ball, just needs to do it consistently and stay injury free.
@taniwharugby really think they have missed a trick with not signing Caird. Since he has come back our pack has looked so much better. He is a natural athlete - quick on his feet so hits soft shoulders and makes ground with his carries, good in the air. It may be because they don’t have enough power?
But both Northland locks have outplayed their Waikato counterparts in recent years - by quite a bit. Even in games where we have been crap Caird has always been a standout. Sometimes when you are looking for something specific ( grunt? ) you miss what’s in front of you. Caird better than Tucker, Romano, Darry. Presume with Tucker and Romano they just wanted power scrumming.
Noticeable that Blues picking up Ta$man players. They should be a pathway for players in the region.
