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Highlanders 2023

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  • KiwiwombleK Offline
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    @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

    No stqndout options at first five, hooker, openside, fullback or centre

    business as usual then, we'll beat some teams we shouldn;t and lose to the others

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    • SouthernMannS Offline
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      Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

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      • SouthernMannS SouthernMann

        Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

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        @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

        Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

        Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

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          Is Rhys Marshall back? He's been very good in the NPC.

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          • ChrisC Chris

            @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

            Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

            Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

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            Kiwiwomble
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            @Chris said in Highlanders 2023:

            @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

            Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

            Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

            definitely, both looked very capable during NPC

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            • SouthernMannS SouthernMann

              Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

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              @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

              Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

              Lol that is highly disappointing. I think he’s trying to play for every Kiwi Super franchise.

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              • ChrisC Chris

                @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

                Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

                Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

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                @Chris said in Highlanders 2023:

                @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

                Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

                Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

                Give me Henry Bell. I know everyone is jamming his younger brother. But, Henry has been great

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                • SouthernMannS SouthernMann

                  @Chris said in Highlanders 2023:

                  @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

                  Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

                  Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

                  Give me Henry Bell. I know everyone is jamming his younger brother. But, Henry has been great

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                  @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

                  @Chris said in Highlanders 2023:

                  @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

                  Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

                  Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

                  Give me Henry Bell. I know everyone is jamming his younger brother. But, Henry has been great

                  Yeah he has played well especially the last couple of games.

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                    Is Apisai the one that used to cover prop? Maybe he's EdG's backup...

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                      As an aside, that sparked a thought. Numia really should learn how to throw, he'd surely be an excellent hooker.

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                      • BonesB Bones

                        Is Apisai the one that used to cover prop? Maybe he's EdG's backup...

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                        @Bones hope Abraham Pole gets a full super contract, did well as injury cover at Moana

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                        • GrooterG Grooter

                          @Bones hope Abraham Pole gets a full super contract, did well as injury cover at Moana

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                          @FakatavaAllBlack said in Highlanders 2023:

                          @Bones hope Abraham Pole gets a full super contract, did well as injury cover at Moana

                          Jason Ryan had good things to say about Pole when he filled in at the Crusaders before he went to MP.

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                            I'd hope Abraham Pole gets one of the loosehead spots. Just not sure of the contract lengths for DLB or Ayden Johnstone. Think Abraham Pole has more upside than both of them. I'm just interested to see whether they have a trick up their sleeve for the 10 jersey for next year or if they will be running battlers again.

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                              I'd hope Abraham Pole gets one of the loosehead spots. Just not sure of the contract lengths for DLB or Ayden Johnstone. Think Abraham Pole has more upside than both of them. I'm just interested to see whether they have a trick up their sleeve for the 10 jersey for next year or if they will be running battlers again.

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                              @SouthernMann You might get Connors Brother down there battling for your 10 jersey.

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                                @SouthernMann You might get Connors Brother down there battling for your 10 jersey.

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                                @mikey07 said in Highlanders 2023:

                                @SouthernMann You might get Connors Brother down there battling for your 10 jersey.

                                Holy shit that would be a terrible signing lmao

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                                  Yuck. Imagine a first five rotation of JGB, Hunt and Banks. Really sends a shiver down the spine.

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                                    Ioane may still need a home, or one of the many Chiefs 1st 5s. Some are ex-Highlanders. 🙂

                                    Reihana would be worth investing in.

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                                    • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                      Ioane may still need a home, or one of the many Chiefs 1st 5s. Some are ex-Highlanders. 🙂

                                      Reihana would be worth investing in.

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                                      Grooter
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                                      @Bovidae wouldn't mind Rivez

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                                        With Miller and Faleafaga coming through. I highly doubt we will be chasing a inexperienced player. I sniff a journeyman

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                                        • SouthernMannS SouthernMann

                                          With Miller and Faleafaga coming through. I highly doubt we will be chasing a inexperienced player. I sniff a journeyman

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                                          @SouthernMann agreed, and I think millar has grown and settle a lot, having a sharp shooter at the death could be a real asset

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