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Blues 2024

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    Kirwan
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    Looks heavier than listed, big boy.

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      Looks heavier than listed, big boy.

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      Daffy Jaffy
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      #20

      @Kirwan Yes, often clubs don't update physical stats season to season. He has no doubt spent much time in the gym over there. He comes on in jersey 19 at 64 mins in this game and has more involvement than in the previous example as Clermont have more possession this game.

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        So, anyone know if Hodgman is returning? Think we really missed him this year.

        Only props known to be signed beyond this year are Josh Fusitua (2025) and Ofa Tuʻungafasi (2024). Laulala is going to France? Lay brothers are more stop gaps than anything else. Renata not good enough in scrum. Sione Ahio next in line for tight head? Maybe Tevita Mafileo as a loosehead?

        Riccitelli and Vikena are back next year. Does Eklund make the cut? Who else could we sign?

        Sounds like the lock from Castres is coming into the squad. Him, Tuipulotu, Darry, and Suafoa would be the core. Would be great to have another big lock competing for a place in the starting line up. McWhannell still in play?

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          Did we really get anything out of Barrett that we couldn't have gotten from Perofeta?

          Probably not.

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          • TimT Tim

            Did we really get anything out of Barrett that we couldn't have gotten from Perofeta?

            Probably not.

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            @Tim said in Blues 2023:

            Did we really get anything out of Barrett that we couldn't have gotten from Perofeta?

            Probably not.

            More hospital passes?

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            • TimT Tim

              So, anyone know if Hodgman is returning? Think we really missed him this year.

              Only props known to be signed beyond this year are Josh Fusitua (2025) and Ofa Tuʻungafasi (2024). Laulala is going to France? Lay brothers are more stop gaps than anything else. Renata not good enough in scrum. Sione Ahio next in line for tight head? Maybe Tevita Mafileo as a loosehead?

              Riccitelli and Vikena are back next year. Does Eklund make the cut? Who else could we sign?

              Sounds like the lock from Castres is coming into the squad. Him, Tuipulotu, Darry, and Suafoa would be the core. Would be great to have another big lock competing for a place in the starting line up. McWhannell still in play?

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              @Tim said in Blues 2023:

              So, anyone know if Hodgman is returning? Think we really missed him this year.

              Hodgman is off to France as well. Blues did not offer him anything for next year. James Lay I thought had re-signed but a late offer from MP had him reconsidering so not 100% sure.

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                @Tim said in Blues 2023:

                So, anyone know if Hodgman is returning? Think we really missed him this year.

                Hodgman is off to France as well. Blues did not offer him anything for next year. James Lay I thought had re-signed but a late offer from MP had him reconsidering so not 100% sure.

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                #25

                @Nogusta Thanks!

                Any idea on who will be signed in the front row?

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                  Prior to this squad naming the Herald understands Akira Ioane signed a two-year contract extension with New Zealand rugby to signal he will stay and fight for a recall. Hoskins Sotutu is also contracted until the end of next year.

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                    There was rumors of Akira maybe signed for Highlanders but haven't herd ,I guess he's still a Blues boy

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                      There was rumors of Akira maybe signed for Highlanders but haven't herd ,I guess he's still a Blues boy

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                      @george33 said in Blues 2023:

                      There was rumors of Akira maybe signed for Highlanders but haven't herd ,I guess he's still a Blues boy

                      We are really going hard at everyone it seems.

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                        Ok haven't heard the name B4 and that's not disrespectful of the young man

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                          He is standing in between Gregory and Bekhuis here. Looks to be a decent size for an openside.

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                            Yes seems to have size for a young guy be interested to follow his progress

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                              So, we need a loosehead (Hodgman) and tighthead (Laulala) replacement, and maybe a replacement for James Lay as well. Eklund and Renata might be on the fringe too. Any whispers about signings? Ahio next in line?

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                                Seems like it highlanders few lossies down not sure on Akira but can't c him at highlanders alot of rumours around

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                                @george33

                                Yeah mate there is a lot of rumours around of player movement.
                                Some money being chucked around.

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                                  So, we need a loosehead (Hodgman) and tighthead (Laulala) replacement, and maybe a replacement for James Lay as well. Eklund and Renata might be on the fringe too. Any whispers about signings? Ahio next in line?

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                                  @Tim said in Blues 2023:

                                  Ahio next in line?

                                  He looked good in his handful of NPC games. Is Hamdahn Tuipulotu still around?

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                                    @george33

                                    Yeah mate there is a lot of rumours around of player movement.
                                    Some money being chucked around.

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                                    @Chris any hints? 🙂

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                                      So, we need a loosehead (Hodgman) and tighthead (Laulala) replacement, and maybe a replacement for James Lay as well. Eklund and Renata might be on the fringe too. Any whispers about signings? Ahio next in line?

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                                      Duluth
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                                      @Tim also wasn’t there a rumour about Tamaiti Williams?

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                                        @Chris any hints? 🙂

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                                        @Tim

                                        I don't know if any are true but I have heard Akira moving,JNK moving,PUJ and TUJ moving.
                                        But just rumours I have no 100% confirmation.

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                                          @Tim also wasn’t there a rumour about Tamaiti Williams?

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                                          @Duluth and Finlay Brewis

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