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Chiefs 2023

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  • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

    @Yeetyaah that probably says it all then, he will be an exciting acquisition.

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    @Canes4life I will never forget the day JRK went down to chch & was instrumental in the Naki securing the shield for a week

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    • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

      @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

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      @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

      @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

      The Blues signed him for 3 years, so he should have one more left. I guess he could be released early like Narawa was? Fullback is well covered and he’s been passed by Lam in the wing rankings

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        @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

        @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

        The Blues signed him for 3 years, so he should have one more left. I guess he could be released early like Narawa was? Fullback is well covered and he’s been passed by Lam in the wing rankings

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        @Duluth said in Chiefs 2023:

        @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

        @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

        The Blues signed him for 3 years, so he should have one more left. I guess he could be released early like Narawa was? Fullback is well covered and he’s been passed by Lam in the wing rankings

        He would be an immediate upgrade for us and would start somewhere (14,15).

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          "The inside word is he will be moving] to the Chiefs"…
          Whispers of Bridge’s potential move from the Crusaders to the Chiefs comes as he nears the end of his four-season deal with the Christchurch-based outfit, which expires this year.

          https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-outcast-george-bridge-linked-to-super-rugby-pacific-switch/

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          • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

            "The inside word is he will be moving] to the Chiefs"…
            Whispers of Bridge’s potential move from the Crusaders to the Chiefs comes as he nears the end of his four-season deal with the Christchurch-based outfit, which expires this year.

            https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-outcast-george-bridge-linked-to-super-rugby-pacific-switch/

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            @Daffy-Jaffy there'll be a parade in Hamilton If Bridge in a chiefs jersey comes to fruition

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            • GrooterG Grooter

              @Daffy-Jaffy there'll be a parade in Hamilton If Bridge in a chiefs jersey comes to fruition

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              @FakatavaAllBlack Nah, we'll be storming Chiefs HQ.

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              • GrooterG Grooter

                @Daffy-Jaffy there'll be a parade in Hamilton If Bridge in a chiefs jersey comes to fruition

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                @FakatavaAllBlack I would welcome him. Quality Super rugby player in an area we are very weak.

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                • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                  "The inside word is he will be moving] to the Chiefs"…
                  Whispers of Bridge’s potential move from the Crusaders to the Chiefs comes as he nears the end of his four-season deal with the Christchurch-based outfit, which expires this year.

                  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-outcast-george-bridge-linked-to-super-rugby-pacific-switch/

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                  @Daffy-Jaffy get fuuuuuuucked. Classic Rugbypass shit, they wrote the whole article based on what Beaver thought might happen not based on any rumours.

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                  • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                    @Daffy-Jaffy get fuuuuuuucked. Classic Rugbypass shit, they wrote the whole article based on what Beaver thought might happen not based on any rumours.

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                    @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

                    @Daffy-Jaffy get fuuuuuuucked. Classic Rugbypass shit, they wrote the whole article based on what Beaver thought might happen not based on any rumours.

                    I think it's going to happen though. He kind of has to move, so it's either Landers or Chiefs, as the Canes already have their fill of past AB left wingers.

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                      I don't see Bridge as an upgrade on what the Chiefs have had, especially if he is as slow as he looked this season. I'd rather target JRK or Fihaki.

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                        we have free two spots up so one could go on a bridge. other one maybe on one of the sevens guys leo or Tangitau. not convinced on JTK on last years form with taranaki but would still be a upgrade.See jordans of contract maybe should start rumor about him.
                        would prefer we didnt sign bridge though

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                          There might only be one free spot available if Ioane is re-signed and no one else leaves, because DMac is back too.

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                            potential signing in no order just to start discussion
                            leo
                            Tangitau
                            fihaki
                            JTK
                            naholo younger
                            springer
                            AJ lam
                            bridge
                            jordon

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                            • BovidaeB Bovidae

                              There might only be one free spot available if Ioane is re-signed and no one else leaves, because DMac is back too.

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                              @Bovidae
                              even with dmac at full back would make no sence to carry gatland,trask,reihana and ioane unless they have years on contract and wont move

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                                @ploughboy Gatland still has 1 year left on his contract. Trask was rumoured to sign a long-term (5-yr) contract so would still have a year or two left. Reihana might be coming off-contract so might be the most at risk. If DMac is going to play 1st 5 there is little point in signing Ioane.

                                As for wingers, Lam and Rayasi would be at the top of my list for non-regular starters.

                                I mentioned him earlier in this thread but I would be looking at Taniela Filimone. He's young and has some size and speed, and covers centre and wing. Ex-RBHS and Chiefs age-group now playing in Manawatu. He was also in the Chiefs WTG so the coaches know him.

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                                • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                  @ploughboy Gatland still has 1 year left on his contract. Trask was rumoured to sign a long-term (5-yr) contract so would still have a year or two left. Reihana might be coming off-contract so might be the most at risk. If DMac is going to play 1st 5 there is little point in signing Ioane.

                                  As for wingers, Lam and Rayasi would be at the top of my list for non-regular starters.

                                  I mentioned him earlier in this thread but I would be looking at Taniela Filimone. He's young and has some size and speed, and covers centre and wing. Ex-RBHS and Chiefs age-group now playing in Manawatu. He was also in the Chiefs WTG so the coaches know him.

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                                  @Bovidae I don’t think Rayasi will move, he mostly locked down that 11 jersey for the Canes by seasons end and will be looking to push on next year. You guys can have Julian Savea though. 😁

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                                  • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                                    @Bovidae I don’t think Rayasi will move, he mostly locked down that 11 jersey for the Canes by seasons end and will be looking to push on next year. You guys can have Julian Savea though. 😁

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                                    @Canes4life I don't think either will move. It was a wish list. 🙂

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                                      ploughboy
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                                      jordie barrett is off contract as well

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                                        jordie barrett is off contract as well

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                                        @ploughboy Adding him and DMac could give you a championship team. Just got to keep everyone healthy.

                                        15 J Barrett
                                        14 Stevenson
                                        13 ALB
                                        12 Tupaea
                                        11 A power wing
                                        10 DMac
                                        9 Weber
                                        8 Sowakula
                                        7 Cane
                                        6 Jacobson
                                        5 Vaa'i
                                        4 Retallick
                                        3 Ta’avao
                                        2 Taukei’aho
                                        1 Ross

                                        16 Thompson
                                        17 Norris
                                        18 Dyer
                                        19 Lord
                                        20 Finau/Boshier
                                        21 Ratima
                                        22 Gatland
                                        23 Nankivell

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                                        • TimT Tim

                                          @ploughboy Adding him and DMac could give you a championship team. Just got to keep everyone healthy.

                                          15 J Barrett
                                          14 Stevenson
                                          13 ALB
                                          12 Tupaea
                                          11 A power wing
                                          10 DMac
                                          9 Weber
                                          8 Sowakula
                                          7 Cane
                                          6 Jacobson
                                          5 Vaa'i
                                          4 Retallick
                                          3 Ta’avao
                                          2 Taukei’aho
                                          1 Ross

                                          16 Thompson
                                          17 Norris
                                          18 Dyer
                                          19 Lord
                                          20 Finau/Boshier
                                          21 Ratima
                                          22 Gatland
                                          23 Nankivell

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                                          @Tim said in Chiefs 2023:

                                          @ploughboy Adding him and DMac could give you a championship team. Just got to keep everyone healthy.

                                          15 J Barrett
                                          14 Stevenson
                                          13 ALB
                                          12 Tupaea
                                          11 A power wing
                                          10 DMac
                                          9 Weber
                                          8 Sowakula
                                          7 Cane
                                          6 Jacobson
                                          5 Vaa'i
                                          4 Retallick
                                          3 Ta’avao
                                          2 Taukei’aho
                                          1 Ross

                                          16 Thompson
                                          17 Norris
                                          18 Dyer
                                          19 Lord
                                          20 Finau/Boshier
                                          21 Ratima
                                          22 Gatland
                                          23 Nankivell

                                          wings fullback and dmac to 10 has to be our goal

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