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Blues 2022

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  • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

    @chchfanatic You chose to have a cheap dig instead of answering the question.

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    @daffy-jaffy the answer is no they wouldn’t. Because they know how to manage their squad. They have young guys always coming thru. Zach Gallagher , Jamie Hannah , Fiti saa.

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      Choat is definitely on a full-time contract.
      They may see Suafoa as a 6 who covers lock

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      • C chchfanatic

        @daffy-jaffy the answer is no they wouldn’t. Because they know how to manage their squad. They have young guys always coming thru. Zach Gallagher , Jamie Hannah , Fiti saa.

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        @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

        @daffy-jaffy the answer is no they wouldn’t. Because they know how to manage their squad. They have young guys always coming thru. Zach Gallagher , Jamie Hannah , Fiti saa.

        I keep hearing about these youngsters coming through at Canterbury/Crusaders, but apart from the odd exception (Jordan, to a lesser extent Grace) the emerging players have either buggered off elsewhere or have been very disappointing. For example, it wasn't long ago some were calling McLeod a future AB. Then we all saw him play....

        Even the two big props haven't exactly covered themselves in glory for Canterbury this year.

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        • Crazy HorseC Crazy Horse

          @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

          @daffy-jaffy the answer is no they wouldn’t. Because they know how to manage their squad. They have young guys always coming thru. Zach Gallagher , Jamie Hannah , Fiti saa.

          I keep hearing about these youngsters coming through at Canterbury/Crusaders, but apart from the odd exception (Jordan, to a lesser extent Grace) the emerging players have either buggered off elsewhere or have been very disappointing. For example, it wasn't long ago some were calling McLeod a future AB. Then we all saw him play....

          Even the two big props haven't exactly covered themselves in glory for Canterbury this year.

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          Daffy Jaffy
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          #380

          @crazy-horse Re: those Props - I am not sold on Tamaiti Williams as yet but I rate Newell. Kinda getting away from a Blues discussion. sorry.

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          • BovidaeB Bovidae

            @daffy-jaffy It makes no sense not to contract Caird.

            I know someone mentioned he might be involved with the Chiefs to cover for the 3 AB locks.

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            @bovidae I like what Caird brings to the game as a Lock, so I don't know what they think is lacking in his game. He did spend a season in the Blues wider training group before going to the Warratahs so they know him pretty well. There must be some reason that he gets overlooked.

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              Given the season write offs for Auckland, North Harbour & Counties I'm pleased to see Blues sign players who had a proper NPC. Players from those 3 unions are really going to be on the back foot.

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                Has Tele’a officially re-signed with the Blues?

                This Insta post by the Blues today may suggest he’s re-signed as he’s got all the kit on.

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                  Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

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                    Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

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                    @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                    Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                    chip on the shoulder about the big smoke eh 🙂

                    Seriously, though, weak at hooker, lock, 9 -- and probaby 12. I'm excited to see Zarn in year 2 - he was classy last year

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                    • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                      Has Tele’a officially re-signed with the Blues?

                      This Insta post by the Blues today may suggest he’s re-signed as he’s got all the kit on.

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                      @canes4life Yeah good point - they also featured him in another Blues social post last week so i'd say he's locked in. The 12 spot I imagine will be between him, Plummer and Tamati Tua with Plummer probably favourite to get first crack.

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                      • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                        @canes4life Yeah good point - they also featured him in another Blues social post last week so i'd say he's locked in. The 12 spot I imagine will be between him, Plummer and Tamati Tua with Plummer probably favourite to get first crack.

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                        #387

                        @kiwimurph I think Nogusta mentioned a while back that he still had a year to run on his contract. I hope Corey Evans will eventually be in the mix for 12. He's green I know but I really rate his potential.

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                        • S SBW1

                          Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

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                          @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                          Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                          Leon was so discarded he played over 100 games for the Crusaders.
                          Here is a picture of the Blues looking very discarded.
                          Thanks for rubbing it in.

                          picture of discarded players and coach in utter woe

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                          • nostrildamusN nostrildamus

                            @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                            Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                            Leon was so discarded he played over 100 games for the Crusaders.
                            Here is a picture of the Blues looking very discarded.
                            Thanks for rubbing it in.

                            picture of discarded players and coach in utter woe

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                            @nostrildamus said in Blues 2022:

                            @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                            Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                            Leon was so discarded he played over 100 games for the Crusaders.
                            Here is a picture of the Blues looking very discarded.
                            Thanks for rubbing it in.

                            picture of discarded players and coach in utter woe

                            Well done on winning that title but it wasn't really a true title.The Blues never had to play the Crusaders to win it. Current super rugby stats has 39 Crusaders wins to 11 Blues wins.Since SR started.
                            When was the last time the Blues beat the Crusaders,Thats not a shitty question just I cant remember exactly was it 3 years ago ?.
                            Don't get me wrong I am glad to see the Blues on the way up Super Rugby needs it.
                            But that title doesn't really cut it compared to Super Rugby Aotearoa.
                            And some of you will call me Salty because the Blues won a lesser title,But I am just pointing out a few truths.
                            Enjoy the post .

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                            • C chchfanatic

                              @daffy-jaffy I dont think they would let themselves get into that situation. Says a lot about the blues doesn’t it

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                              @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

                              @daffy-jaffy I dont think they would let themselves get into that situation. Says a lot about the blues doesn’t it

                              Like Crusaders signing Simon Hickey?

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                              • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

                                @daffy-jaffy I dont think they would let themselves get into that situation. Says a lot about the blues doesn’t it

                                Like Crusaders signing Simon Hickey?

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                                @kiwimurph said in Blues 2022:

                                @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

                                @daffy-jaffy I dont think they would let themselves get into that situation. Says a lot about the blues doesn’t it

                                Like Crusaders signing Simon Hickey?

                                It is a masterstroke,As it will give Fergus Burke extreme confidence that there is someone worse as a First Five option within the squad.

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                                • ChrisC Chris

                                  @kiwimurph said in Blues 2022:

                                  @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

                                  @daffy-jaffy I dont think they would let themselves get into that situation. Says a lot about the blues doesn’t it

                                  Like Crusaders signing Simon Hickey?

                                  It is a masterstroke,As it will give Fergus Burke extreme confidence that there is someone worse as a First Five option within the squad.

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                                  @chris said in Blues 2022:

                                  @kiwimurph said in Blues 2022:

                                  @chchfanatic said in Blues 2022:

                                  @daffy-jaffy I dont think they would let themselves get into that situation. Says a lot about the blues doesn’t it

                                  Like Crusaders signing Simon Hickey?

                                  It is a masterstroke,As it will give Fergus Burke extreme confidence that there is someone worse as a First Five option within the squad.

                                  Christie should be thanking Ruru for helping Finlay crack the ABs.

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                                  • ChrisC Chris

                                    @nostrildamus said in Blues 2022:

                                    @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                                    Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                                    Leon was so discarded he played over 100 games for the Crusaders.
                                    Here is a picture of the Blues looking very discarded.
                                    Thanks for rubbing it in.

                                    picture of discarded players and coach in utter woe

                                    Well done on winning that title but it wasn't really a true title.The Blues never had to play the Crusaders to win it. Current super rugby stats has 39 Crusaders wins to 11 Blues wins.Since SR started.
                                    When was the last time the Blues beat the Crusaders,Thats not a shitty question just I cant remember exactly was it 3 years ago ?.
                                    Don't get me wrong I am glad to see the Blues on the way up Super Rugby needs it.
                                    But that title doesn't really cut it compared to Super Rugby Aotearoa.
                                    And some of you will call me Salty because the Blues won a lesser title,But I am just pointing out a few truths.
                                    Enjoy the post .

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                                    nostrildamus
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                                    #393

                                    @chris said in Blues 2022:

                                    @nostrildamus said in Blues 2022:

                                    @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                                    Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                                    Leon was so discarded he played over 100 games for the Crusaders.
                                    Here is a picture of the Blues looking very discarded.
                                    Thanks for rubbing it in.

                                    picture of discarded players and coach in utter woe

                                    Well done on winning that title but it wasn't really a true title.The Blues never had to play the Crusaders to win it. Current super rugby stats has 39 Crusaders wins to 11 Blues wins. Since SR started.
                                    When was the last time the Blues beat the Crusaders, Thats not a shitty question just I cant remember exactly was it 3 years ago ?.
                                    Don't get me wrong I am glad to see the Blues on the way up Super Rugby needs it.
                                    But that title doesn't really cut it compared to Super Rugby Aotearoa.
                                    And some of you will call me Salty because the Blues won a lesser title,But I am just pointing out a few truths.
                                    Enjoy the post .

                                    I'm sorry I didn't know there was a rule that a competition isn't a real competition unless the winner has played the Crusaders.
                                    And if the Crusaders weren't good enough to win it, and they were in the competition weren't they, maybe then it is actually a GREATER competition.
                                    Because the Blues have won both comps.
                                    But you won't hear me getting salty about it.
                                    Cos it was just regards some poster's remark about "Crusaders discards".
                                    If you think about it, I was defending the reputation of some former Crusader players.

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                                    • ChrisC Chris

                                      @nostrildamus said in Blues 2022:

                                      @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                                      Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                                      Leon was so discarded he played over 100 games for the Crusaders.
                                      Here is a picture of the Blues looking very discarded.
                                      Thanks for rubbing it in.

                                      picture of discarded players and coach in utter woe

                                      Well done on winning that title but it wasn't really a true title.The Blues never had to play the Crusaders to win it. Current super rugby stats has 39 Crusaders wins to 11 Blues wins.Since SR started.
                                      When was the last time the Blues beat the Crusaders,Thats not a shitty question just I cant remember exactly was it 3 years ago ?.
                                      Don't get me wrong I am glad to see the Blues on the way up Super Rugby needs it.
                                      But that title doesn't really cut it compared to Super Rugby Aotearoa.
                                      And some of you will call me Salty because the Blues won a lesser title,But I am just pointing out a few truths.
                                      Enjoy the post .

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                                      @chris You guys ony have yourselves to blame for not winning SRTT. Two awful performances against the Brumbies and Force ended your hopes.

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                                      • ChrisC Chris

                                        @nostrildamus said in Blues 2022:

                                        @sbw1 said in Blues 2022:

                                        Blues are assembling a reasonable squad with a few Crusader discards including the coach.

                                        Leon was so discarded he played over 100 games for the Crusaders.
                                        Here is a picture of the Blues looking very discarded.
                                        Thanks for rubbing it in.

                                        picture of discarded players and coach in utter woe

                                        Well done on winning that title but it wasn't really a true title.The Blues never had to play the Crusaders to win it. Current super rugby stats has 39 Crusaders wins to 11 Blues wins.Since SR started.
                                        When was the last time the Blues beat the Crusaders,Thats not a shitty question just I cant remember exactly was it 3 years ago ?.
                                        Don't get me wrong I am glad to see the Blues on the way up Super Rugby needs it.
                                        But that title doesn't really cut it compared to Super Rugby Aotearoa.
                                        And some of you will call me Salty because the Blues won a lesser title,But I am just pointing out a few truths.
                                        Enjoy the post .

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                                        @chris said in Blues 2022:

                                        Well done on winning that title but it wasn't really a true title.

                                        ha ha ha, love the salty tears of impotent rage.

                                        tell me, how did you feel about the Crusaders players crying on the field after missing the final? Think it didn't matter to them?

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                                          Bovidae
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                                          After all of this banter I'm looking forward to the first Blues-Crusaders game next year. 🙂

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