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Blues 2022

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  • TimT Tim

    @daffy-jaffy Based on 30 minutes of tonight's game, Segner is busy, but lacks impact - especially on defence. Will be 3rd or 4th choice number 7 at the Blues.

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    @tim Agreed. He still has a bit of growing to do. He looks like a boy at the moment.

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      You can see why the Crusaders didn’t think Stegner was ready for a full contract

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        You can see why the Crusaders didn’t think Stegner was ready for a full contract

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        @chris He does look decent, but he just has a bit of growing to do. I wouldn't write him off just yet.

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          @chris He does look decent, but he just has a bit of growing to do. I wouldn't write him off just yet.

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          @african-monkey Definitely has potential. If he fills out he would look like Papalii.

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            @chris He does look decent, but he just has a bit of growing to do. I wouldn't write him off just yet.

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            @african-monkey said in Blues 2022:

            @chris He does look decent, but he just has a bit of growing to do. I wouldn't write him off just yet.

            I am not writing him off,But I can see why The Crusaders didn’t offer him a full contract they thought he wasnt ready,
            IMO they were right

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              @african-monkey said in Blues 2022:

              @chris He does look decent, but he just has a bit of growing to do. I wouldn't write him off just yet.

              I am not writing him off,But I can see why The Crusaders didn’t offer him a full contract they thought he wasnt ready,
              IMO they were right

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              @chris Yeah that's fair. Having said that, I do see more upside to him than Havili and even Christie, not that the Crusaders will care too much as they usually pluck someone from somewhere. Still a year or 2 away imo from being fuy ready for SR.

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                @chris Yeah that's fair. Having said that, I do see more upside to him than Havili and even Christie, not that the Crusaders will care too much as they usually pluck someone from somewhere. Still a year or 2 away imo from being fuy ready for SR.

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                @african-monkey Wouldn't be shocked to see a wider training group player get selected ahead of him next year, if there's an injury.

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                • gt12G gt12

                  If the Chiefs sign Nock and let Ratima go, I might be a bit pissed.

                  If they can keep Cortez on a development contract and have four, then that might be different.

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                  @gt12 actually Im hearing now that it's Ruru who's been released

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                    @gt12 actually Im hearing now that it's Ruru who's been released

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                    @nogusta said in Blues 2022:

                    @gt12 actually Im hearing now that it's Ruru who's been released

                    Nice!

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                      @gt12 actually Im hearing now that it's Ruru who's been released

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                      @nogusta Hopefully not moving to the Canes!

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                        @gt12 actually Im hearing now that it's Ruru who's been released

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                        @nogusta That's a little surprising after his improved consistency with his 'work ons' (passing quality and option taking) last season, and that they seemed to favor him over Nock in the game day squad. He is an outstanding defender and very physical player so I did not mind in the squad as a different style option from Little Red and Nock. It all depends who is replacing him I guess. I wonder where he is going and will another team pick him up? I like Nock though so I hope that means that he is staying after the earlier rumors that he wanted out.

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                          @nogusta That's a little surprising after his improved consistency with his 'work ons' (passing quality and option taking) last season, and that they seemed to favor him over Nock in the game day squad. He is an outstanding defender and very physical player so I did not mind in the squad as a different style option from Little Red and Nock. It all depends who is replacing him I guess. I wonder where he is going and will another team pick him up? I like Nock though so I hope that means that he is staying after the earlier rumors that he wanted out.

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                          @daffy-jaffy released might be the 'official' line if you know what I mean. I think he's on his way to France. Apparently they were considering Richard Judd but opted for the young gun local so Taufa Funaki the likely replacement.

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                            @nogusta Hopefully not moving to the Canes!

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                            @stargazer 🇨🇵

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                              @daffy-jaffy released might be the 'official' line if you know what I mean. I think he's on his way to France. Apparently they were considering Richard Judd but opted for the young gun local so Taufa Funaki the likely replacement.

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                              @nogusta If so its a slight risk as he only has a handful of first class games after losing a whole season last year with injury but I am glad they are going for the young (21) local player. He is also a big physical player so it would be a bit of like for like with Ruru style wise.

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                                @stargazer 🇨🇵

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                                @nogusta Excellent!

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                                  @gt12 actually Im hearing now that it's Ruru who's been released

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                                  @nogusta correct , I got that confirmed yesterday, Ruru had been asking to be released from his Auckland contract at the beginning of the season .

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                                    I am surprised that the Blues are yet to confirm who the new Coach will be to replace Tana. It was a while ago that it was mentioned on here that Craig McGath was offered the job, but no news since.

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                                      I am surprised that the Blues are yet to confirm who the new Coach will be to replace Tana. It was a while ago that it was mentioned on here that Craig McGath was offered the job, but no news since.

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                                      @daffy-jaffy McGrath was offered a role with Moana Pacifika but declined it , I think we all know why

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                                        Romano has signed as not wanted by crusaders. Kata signed with MP.
                                        Segner signed for 3 times as much as crusaders offered. Better players in crusaders academy.

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                                          Romano has signed as not wanted by crusaders. Kata signed with MP.
                                          Segner signed for 3 times as much as crusaders offered. Better players in crusaders academy.

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                                          @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

                                          Romano has signed as not wanted by crusaders. Kata signed with MP.
                                          Segner signed for 3 times as much as crusaders offered. Better players in crusaders academy.

                                          Agree I don't think Segner is ready for SR.

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