Blues 2023
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@African-Monkey said in Blues 2023:
@Chris Wish he'd see more gametime for Auckland ahead of Vest.
Weird that decision for Best and Pugh to be bought over from Aussie.
With a lot of young talent in Auckland.@Chris there is absolutely no excuse for Auckland to bring in anyone form outside Club Rugby who isnt already an established NPC/Age Group Rep/Super player...the stuff I read about/see online and listening to @Steven-Harris who is out and about every week covering club footy, the talent running around Auckland is insane! Which is probably part of the problem, IDing those that might make that step up and beyond!
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Young Auckland prop joining the squad. I presume he's filling the gap that Karl Tu'inukuafe left
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Young Auckland prop joining the squad. I presume he's filling the gap that Karl Tu'inukuafe left
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@Stargazer Obviously an old photo then, unless he was a 4th Year 7th Former!
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With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
@Tim said in Blues 2023:
With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
Or another TH if Laulau goes to France.
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With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
@Tim said in Blues 2023:
With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
I think Nock was on his last year of his deal. He tried to get an early release, so I suspect he’ll go somewhere else
It might be Milo-Harris to replace him. An improvement IMO
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@Tim said in Blues 2023:
With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
I think Nock was on his last year of his deal. He tried to get an early release, so I suspect he’ll go somewhere else
It might be Milo-Harris to replace him. An improvement IMO
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@Tim said in Blues 2023:
With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
Or another TH if Laulau goes to France.
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@Tim said in Blues 2023:
With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
I think Nock was on his last year of his deal. He tried to get an early release, so I suspect he’ll go somewhere else
It might be Milo-Harris to replace him. An improvement IMO
@Duluth I thought Nock re-signed an extension after all the talk of him supposedly asking for a release?
But right now LMH looks a better option at any rate.
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@Tim could do worse than Hallam-Eames, top grafter there.
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@taniwharugby How has Craig looked this year?
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@Tim gone better than I expected him to, has good skills and has been more physical too, but think hes still not there yet.
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2023:
@Tim gone better than I expected him to, has good skills and has been more physical too, but think hes still not there yet.
Would still prefer to sign guys like him and Beehre
Tuipulotu and Darry with support from the loosie/locks (Robinson, Suafoa, Tucker, Plumtree) until the young guys are ready
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@taniwharugby said in Blues 2023:
@Tim gone better than I expected him to, has good skills and has been more physical too, but think hes still not there yet.
Would still prefer to sign guys like him and Beehre
Tuipulotu and Darry with support from the loosie/locks (Robinson, Suafoa, Tucker, Plumtree) until the young guys are ready
@Duluth I think they used him as a project player this year in the Blues didnt they, and TBH I think it has helped him.
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With Fusitua signed, and Tuipulotu returning, they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
A young loose forward might force their way in? A tighthead to replace Renata? Maybe a halback or wing?
@Tim said in Blues 2023:
they may only need a hooker now (would rather not use Riccitelli)?
Hopefully they don’t keep Riccitelli
Who are the uncontracted hookers that are good enough for SR?
I was hoping BKP would be good enough but his Northland form doesn’t warrant selection
Maybe O’Reilly? He’s left the Canes but I don’t think it’s been announced where he is going.
