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Blues 2023

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  • TimT Tim

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CobWr8HyqoY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    Robinson playing lock.

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    @Tim I am pleased to see Leo Gordon involved with the squad. He impressed me playing for the NZu19's in SA along side Tuitupo . With the rumours of RTS possibly gone next year there may be a midfield spot available.

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    • TimT Tim

      https://www.instagram.com/p/CobWr8HyqoY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

      Robinson playing lock.

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      @Tim It's good to see that all non-AB squadies (except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a) are fit and playing this weekend . Also interesting that James Lay, who was going well at loosehead in 2021 before his injury, is playing Tighthead. Maybe indicates a plan to use Ofa at Loosehead this season?

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        https://www.facebook.com/theblues/videos/724245162604555
        Craig, Murray, McGahan, i think McKenzie and one other who I don't recognise being thanked and farewelled. I thought both McKenzie and Craig went well yesterday. It appears they have kept Beehre with the squad rather than Craig.

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        • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

          https://www.facebook.com/theblues/videos/724245162604555
          Craig, Murray, McGahan, i think McKenzie and one other who I don't recognise being thanked and farewelled. I thought both McKenzie and Craig went well yesterday. It appears they have kept Beehre with the squad rather than Craig.

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          #266

          @Daffy-Jaffy Josh Beehre has bulked up big time , looks to me like he’s put on a good 10-12kgs ,he definitely out bulked both Craig and Tucker when they were standing around at the games end

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            I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
            For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
            He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

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            • CrucialC Crucial

              I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
              For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
              He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

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              @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

              I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
              For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
              He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

              I wouldn't mind him getting some gametime at 10 when Beaudy is out, that massive boot of his could be a huge asset for the Blues. Otherwise I'm happy for him to come and join his bro at the Canes. 😄

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              • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

                @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

                I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
                For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
                He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

                I wouldn't mind him getting some gametime at 10 when Beaudy is out, that massive boot of his could be a huge asset for the Blues. Otherwise I'm happy for him to come and join his bro at the Canes. 😄

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                @Canes4life said in Blues 2023:

                @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

                I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
                For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
                He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

                I wouldn't mind him getting some gametime at 10 when Beaudy is out, that massive boot of his could be a huge asset for the Blues. Otherwise I'm happy for him to come and join his bro at the Canes. 😄

                Don't you keep telling us how great your young 10s and 15s are? Besides, he is from HB so isn't eligible for the Canes 😉

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                • CrucialC Crucial

                  I might be reading too much into it and it could just be due to where players were standing in the changing room beforehand but good to see Zarn S at the front there taking some leadership. Shows good confidence.
                  For the good of NZ rugby that guy needs to be given more gametime this year. I don't wish injury on anyone but it appears he'll be riding the pine whenever BB and Perofeta are available.
                  He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

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                  Steven Harris
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                  @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

                  He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

                  It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah

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                    @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

                    He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

                    It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah

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                    @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:

                    @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

                    He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

                    It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah

                    I want to see him playing 10 regularly somewhere. Reckon his upside is way higher than Perofeta.

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                      @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

                      He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

                      It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah

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                      @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:

                      @Crucial said in Blues 2023:

                      He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment. 😉

                      It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah

                      He's a pretty good chance to be starting fullback for the Blues this year anyway. He was preferred choice early in 2022 but his form was just slightly off.. I think that was largely because of almost zero NPC time (also the reason why he hasn't played ten, barely playing any NPC for a couple of years has limited experimentation)

                      Plus Perofeta and Barrett are hardly made of steel

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                      • S Steven Harris

                        @Daffy-Jaffy Josh Beehre has bulked up big time , looks to me like he’s put on a good 10-12kgs ,he definitely out bulked both Craig and Tucker when they were standing around at the games end

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                        @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:

                        Josh Beehre has bulked up big time , looks to me like he’s put on a good 10-12kgs

                        He was already looking powerful in the NPC. Probably be a regular starter in 2024

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                        • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                          @Tim It's good to see that all non-AB squadies (except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a) are fit and playing this weekend . Also interesting that James Lay, who was going well at loosehead in 2021 before his injury, is playing Tighthead. Maybe indicates a plan to use Ofa at Loosehead this season?

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                          @Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:

                          except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a

                          Does anyone know what his injury status is? Is it the same problem, is he back soon?

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                          • DuluthD Duluth

                            @Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:

                            except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a

                            Does anyone know what his injury status is? Is it the same problem, is he back soon?

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                            @Duluth tore the ACL against the Brumbies didn't he?
                            That was in June. 9-10 month roughly before return to play/contact?

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                              @Duluth tore the ACL against the Brumbies didn't he?
                              That was in June. 9-10 month roughly before return to play/contact?

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                              @Nogusta said in Blues 2023:

                              @Duluth tore the ACL against the Brumbies didn't he?
                              That was in June. 9-10 month roughly before return to play/contact?

                              He’s due some better luck.

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                                Has this been posted?

                                https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300809388/doubt-over-beauden-barrett-as-illness-rules-him-out-of-blues-final-preseason-hitout

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                                • BonesB Bones

                                  Has this been posted?

                                  https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300809388/doubt-over-beauden-barrett-as-illness-rules-him-out-of-blues-final-preseason-hitout

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                                  @Bones in the match thread.

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                                    Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
                                    If he did again ,he would get laid out
                                    Did it again and got laid out 😂
                                    I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
                                    Rob Rush is one tough rooster
                                    Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minute

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                                        Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
                                        If he did again ,he would get laid out
                                        Did it again and got laid out 😂
                                        I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
                                        Rob Rush is one tough rooster
                                        Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minute

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                                        @Steven-Harris wrong

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                                          @Steven-Harris wrong

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                                          @george33 said in Blues 2023:

                                          @Steven-Harris wrong

                                          Care to elaborate?

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