Highlanders 2022
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This is a random one
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@daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier
just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"
But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?
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@daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier
just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"
But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?
@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier
just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"
But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?
I think he left UK for family reasons/personal reasons. He’s just late availability, and there would’ve been MIQ shenanigans earlier too, I guess
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@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier
just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"
But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?
I think he left UK for family reasons/personal reasons. He’s just late availability, and there would’ve been MIQ shenanigans earlier too, I guess
@machpants hell of a gamble rocking up half way through the season, i guess maybe he wasn't expecting a gig, just some training and prep for NPC?
Solomona has signed for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season as a replacement player for the Highlanders, and he will then join North Harbour for their NPC campaignthis is interesting given whats been going on with Alaimalo
The winger has previously spoken candidly about his battle with depression, as a way of highlighting the importance of being open about mental health -
@arhs what do you mean sorry? not exactly a secret if he's been seen at practice and in Dunedin in Highlander Kit
@kiwiwomble Just the interview about the extra players who had been invited to training. Abraham Pole was named, and Freedom, but there were postings asking why others were not mentioned for fans sake.
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@tim said in Highlanders 2022:
Must be about time for you to call for the Highlanders to be moved to North Harbour...
@smudge said in Highlanders 2022:
@tim said in Highlanders 2022:
Must be about time for you to call for the Highlanders to be moved to North Harbour...
this isn't a stupid idea
Auckland can handle the extra side.
Then the Crusaders can move to Dunedin to play in the sort of stadium a team of that quality deserves
And then CCC doesn't have to build a stadium in Christchurch and can put the funds to more municipal uses.
wins all 'round
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@smudge said in Highlanders 2022:
@tim said in Highlanders 2022:
Must be about time for you to call for the Highlanders to be moved to North Harbour...
this isn't a stupid idea
Auckland can handle the extra side.
Then the Crusaders can move to Dunedin to play in the sort of stadium a team of that quality deserves
And then CCC doesn't have to build a stadium in Christchurch and can put the funds to more municipal uses.
wins all 'round
@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:
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@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:
@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:
Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.
I present to you
Matatū Mens Team
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@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:
Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.
I present to you
Matatū Mens Team
@machpants said in Highlanders 2022:
@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:
Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.
I present to you
Matatū Mens Team
How about Matatū Two?
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@machpants said in Highlanders 2022:
@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:
Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.
I present to you
Matatū Mens Team
How about Matatū Two?
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Summary:
bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected. -
Summary:
bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.@stargazer i do rate Harmon but if i had to choose id rather get TUJ
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Summary:
bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.@stargazer said in Highlanders 2022:
Summary:
bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.It's sad that I am not surprised that TUJ's recovery is taking longer than expected. I wonder if we will ever see the best of him and his brother.
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u20's have a sick jersey
@kiwiwomble I presume Aaron withy is related to Sean?
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@fakatavafuture don’t know but don’t think that’s a crazy idea
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Is Taranaki wing Vereniki Tikoisolomone injured? I would have thought he would have gotten a chance by now especially considering Highlanders lacking a bit of spark in the backs at times this season.
@kiwimurph browny came out earlier in the season and pretty much said he wasn't ready, kind of implied he was a project, maybe not even this year, which is a hell of a blow for someone with a full contract, thats whats WTG is for
while fellow winger Vereniki Tikoisolomone is seen as “project” player who will come into calculations as the season progresses.
