Magpies 2023
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@Stargazer So is there any word on signings? I do believe Blake Gibson is one. But things have gone pretty quiet.
@Billsy111 I don't think blake is coming to the bay, His Brother Mitch is playing for NOBM though.
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So, reading this, do the Magpies get an entirely new mascot, or is somebody else going to wear the Kahu outfit? I liked Kahu. If we get a new one, I hope it's not some plastic shit like Captain Hurricane, the Turbos mascott or that Counties dude.
Sorry, I didn't know where else to post this.
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It's looking like it might be the only new signing we get,lol.
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It's looking like it might be the only new signing we get,lol.
@kiwimatrix Actually, this is still more in the "leaving" category.
I forgot the squad size, but if they - like last year - want to announce a name every day until the full squad is officially named (I assume approx. 1 August), then they should start next week at the latest.
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Someone had a bit of a go at them on Facebook for no announcements and they said dropping soon.
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As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
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As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
@Stargazer said in Magpies 2023:
As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
something about the top photo seems off - it is like everyone has been photographed against a green screen and then the pitch digitally placed behind them. Look at the ref - it is like he is floating!!
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@Stargazer said in Magpies 2023:
As I mentioned in the 2023 Hawke's Bay Representative Rugby thread, there was a game between a Manawatū and a Hawke's Bay team, last Saturday. Not even the Manawatū Facebook page has any information about this game, so I've no clue whether this was a game between the respective wider training groups, or between development teams. The HBT article below suggests it was a "trial game".
Anyway, our guys won 31 to 14.
This very short snippet is from the article below:
In the men’s game, the weather stayed dry but the wind was bitterly cold from the southeast. With no players from Tararua in either team, there was just the skill of the players on show to consider.
Many of the top players are still playing overseas, so it was an opportunity for locals to shine - and shine they did. With defence strategies not well-rehearsed, there were plenty of gaps in the midfield, although the forward defence was fierce.
Hawke’s Bay took an early lead with two tries. Manawatū came back to narrow the gap to one, but Hawke’s Bay scored again to take a 19-7 lead into halftime. The game was a thriller to watch with amazing back skills in both teams, and with Hawke’s Bay ending up 31-14 winners.
Errrrrrrrr, I hate this secrecy/lack of information!
Does anyone recognise any of the players on this photo? Maybe think of players who were missing from club rugby, last Saturday?
something about the top photo seems off - it is like everyone has been photographed against a green screen and then the pitch digitally placed behind them. Look at the ref - it is like he is floating!!
@Stockcar86 A floating ref, that's a new one haha.
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Posted on the HBRU socials. Apparently naming the new mascot has more priority than announcing signed players.
hbmagpies
NEW NAME NEEDEDIt's a new era in Hawke's Bay, as we introduce our new Mascot, who will be flying the sidelines at McLean Park!
Described as "Fierce, Fearless, and Fun" our new mate comes with no name, which is where we need your help Hawkes Bay!
We have joined forces with @thehitshawkesbay who will be running a competition both ON AIR and through their social channels to find the new name for our new mascot! Competition will start tomorrow so tune in to 89.5 in the AM!
So get your thinking hats on and keep an eye out for the competition details!
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@Stargazer
Yes we will have a cow identifying as a Lamb now probably. -
Lacking any player news, here's more of our new mascot.
https://www.facebook.com/thehitshawkesbay/videos/591813912832761/
https://www.facebook.com/thehitshawkesbay/videos/640831038108263/
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hbmagpies 04.07.2023
We know we've been holding out on you Magpies Fans, but starting next week we have some Squad Announcements coming your way!
:white_heart:Squad announcements, plural. So not the whole squad, but one or more names?
Or the Magpies and Tui squads?
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@Stargazer I actually don't mind that. It's his best position, and I've seen him rip backlines apart from 12.
@Billsy111 I just don't rate him at all, wherever he plays.
