Blues 2024
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So who could come in?
Hodgman & Laulala
Probably need to recruit an experienced prop. There were rumours of one moving to NorthlandAhio maybe?
Tucker, Robinson & Plumtree
Edward Annandale has basically been confirmed2 more loosies? Or a lock and a loosie? It depends on where they see Suafoa playing I guess
Che Clark is rumoured to be contracted
Pieta if we need another loosie?
Craig or Beehre if it's another lock? Or maybe an import like McWhannell who was being chased?Barrett
Jock McKenzie seems likely. Has played for the Blues before and can play fullback too.
Cashmore a possibility?RTS
Rumours of imports - Goodhue, Umaga-Jensens etc. I'd prefer a younger player from the regionTangitau & JRK
Spencer at fullback? I guess that depends on 7's?
Keep room for an NPC bolter?
I'm sure I've forgotten some obvious names..
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So who could come in?
Hodgman & Laulala
Probably need to recruit an experienced prop. There were rumours of one moving to NorthlandAhio maybe?
Tucker, Robinson & Plumtree
Edward Annandale has basically been confirmed2 more loosies? Or a lock and a loosie? It depends on where they see Suafoa playing I guess
Che Clark is rumoured to be contracted
Pieta if we need another loosie?
Craig or Beehre if it's another lock? Or maybe an import like McWhannell who was being chased?Barrett
Jock McKenzie seems likely. Has played for the Blues before and can play fullback too.
Cashmore a possibility?RTS
Rumours of imports - Goodhue, Umaga-Jensens etc. I'd prefer a younger player from the regionTangitau & JRK
Spencer at fullback? I guess that depends on 7's?
Keep room for an NPC bolter?
I'm sure I've forgotten some obvious names..
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Are any of the Kiwi sides likely to poach some of the Kiwis turning out for some of the Aussie franchises, for next season? It has happened in the past.
@SBW1 You should first ask the question, whether any of them is off-contract. The next question is, are they worth poaching.
Already signed for next SR season by their current franchises are Ekuasi Vaiolini, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Chase Tiatia, Jack Debreczeni and Sefo Kautai.
I think that leaves Taleni Seu, Manasa Mataele and maybe Stacey Ili (not counting players like Charlie Gamble). I'd sign Ili in a heartbeat, but I'm wearing a black & white eye patch. :winking_face:
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@KiwiMurph Leo Gordan has big chance
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@Tim If the info I have received is correct I will be curious to see how Brazilian prop Wilton Rebolo goes for Northland in the upcoming NPC , Rebolo who is 27 plays tight head , has a reputation as a destructive scrummager , he can also slip into hooker if required
Definitely an unknown quantity he did played for New York in the 2022 MLR keeping Kalolo Tuiloma on the bench through the finals
Was signed by the Western Force before the 2023 but never featured during the season -
Development Player of the Year - Byron Smith
Community Player of the Year - Joshua Fusitu’a
Team Toa Player of the Year - Rob Rush
Mahi Man - Ricky Riccitelli
Keven Mealamu medal - Ash Draper
Back of the Year - Bryce Heem
Forward of the Year - Adrian Choat
Players Player of the Year - Mark Telea
Player of the Year - Mark Telea -
Development Player of the Year - Byron Smith
Community Player of the Year - Joshua Fusitu’a
Team Toa Player of the Year - Rob Rush
Mahi Man - Ricky Riccitelli
Keven Mealamu medal - Ash Draper
Back of the Year - Bryce Heem
Forward of the Year - Adrian Choat
Players Player of the Year - Mark Telea
Player of the Year - Mark Telea@Tim thought Adrian Choat was very good , I’m a little biased though
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@Tim If the info I have received is correct I will be curious to see how Brazilian prop Wilton Rebolo goes for Northland in the upcoming NPC , Rebolo who is 27 plays tight head , has a reputation as a destructive scrummager , he can also slip into hooker if required
Definitely an unknown quantity he did played for New York in the 2022 MLR keeping Kalolo Tuiloma on the bench through the finals
Was signed by the Western Force before the 2023 but never featured during the season@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Was signed by the Western Force before the 2023 but never featured during the season
Rebelo was a late injury replacement starter against the Chiefs (played 64 mins). I remember he conceded at least one scrum penalty.
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@Tim thought Adrian Choat was very good , I’m a little biased though
@Steven-Harris totally agree my blues player of year
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@Chris said in Blues 2023:
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens Maybe heading to the Crusaders
Signed with the Landers
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@Chris said in Blues 2023:
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens Maybe heading to the Crusaders
Signed with the Landers
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22 year old Tiaan Tauakipulu, former St Kents and NZ schoolboys prop is leaving the Waratahs, but don't know where he is going. I think he was injured allot during his 3 seasons with the Tahs. I don't know much about him but maybe a front row prospect if he wants to return home.
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@Chris said in Blues 2023:
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens Maybe heading to the Crusaders
Signed with the Landers
@Nogusta Good move. As was pointed out, going to the Crusaders is a waste of time for him as he'd be doing the same as what he was doing at the Blues.
Good luck to him.
