Blues 2024
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@Canes4life said in Blues 2024:
they have by far and away the largest population (of any NZ team anyway).
People assume that but it’s not true.
Using the 2019 numbers
Region Population Blues 1.396m Chiefs 1.333m Hurricanes 1.019m Crusaders 0.797m Highlanders 0.337m Chiefs should play away from Hamilton more
@Duluth said in Blues 2024:
@Canes4life said in Blues 2024:
they have by far and away the largest population (of any NZ team anyway).
People assume that but it’s not true.
Using the 2019 numbers
Region Population Blues 1.396m Chiefs 1.333m Hurricanes 1.019m Crusaders 0.797m Highlanders 0.337m Chiefs should play away from Hamilton more
This of course includes Counties and Taranaki, who will have a fair portion who actually support the Blues and the Hurricanes...
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From the Club Rugby website:
Club Rugby understands that Tawa prop PJ Scheck is moving to the Blues.
The Wellington Lions prop spent time at the Highlanders this year and played one Super Rugby match. He has played 25 matches for the Lions since his debut against Northland two seasons ago.
Wait and see whether this rumour is correct.
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From the Club Rugby website:
Club Rugby understands that Tawa prop PJ Scheck is moving to the Blues.
The Wellington Lions prop spent time at the Highlanders this year and played one Super Rugby match. He has played 25 matches for the Lions since his debut against Northland two seasons ago.
Wait and see whether this rumour is correct.
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@Stargazer it's correct.
@Nogusta The early rumors we had about replacement prop targets were Tevita Mafileo and Finlay Brewis. I guess one of them at least is not coming. I was hoping Ahio might get a go. I think he is underrated and I see real potential in him, he gives me slight Olo Brown vibes.
I really hope we don't lose Josh Beehre. He has been Auckland's best along with Choat. With several teams looking for locks I suspect he will end up somewhere south, unless we go with an extra forward in the squad and one less back. -
@Nogusta The early rumors we had about replacement prop targets were Tevita Mafileo and Finlay Brewis. I guess one of them at least is not coming. I was hoping Ahio might get a go. I think he is underrated and I see real potential in him, he gives me slight Olo Brown vibes.
I really hope we don't lose Josh Beehre. He has been Auckland's best along with Choat. With several teams looking for locks I suspect he will end up somewhere south, unless we go with an extra forward in the squad and one less back.@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2024:
@Nogusta The early rumors we had about replacement prop targets were Tevita Mafileo and Finlay Brewis. I guess one of them at least is not coming. I was hoping Ahio might get a go. I think he is underrated and I see real potential in him, he gives me slight Olo Brown vibes.
I really hope we don't lose Josh Beehre. He has been Auckland's best along with Choat. With several teams looking for locks I suspect he will end up somewhere south, unless we go with an extra forward in the squad and one less back.Blues needed two locks realistically... Annandale, and Beehre as well?
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2024:
@Nogusta The early rumors we had about replacement prop targets were Tevita Mafileo and Finlay Brewis. I guess one of them at least is not coming. I was hoping Ahio might get a go. I think he is underrated and I see real potential in him, he gives me slight Olo Brown vibes.
I really hope we don't lose Josh Beehre. He has been Auckland's best along with Choat. With several teams looking for locks I suspect he will end up somewhere south, unless we go with an extra forward in the squad and one less back.Blues needed two locks realistically... Annandale, and Beehre as well?
@frugby already signed McWhannel from the Chiefs.
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@frugby already signed McWhannel from the Chiefs.
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2024:
@frugby already signed Mcwhannel from the Chiefs.
Forgot about him... I guess there is no room in the inn then? Who left, just Tucker?
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2024:
@frugby already signed Mcwhannel from the Chiefs.
Forgot about him... I guess there is no room in the inn then? Who left, just Tucker?
If another lock has left, they may bring in a third, as playing Robinson and Suafoa there wasn't really satisfactory.@frugby Tucker has gone. The locks we think so far are McWhannel, Annandale, Patty T, and Darry. I hope they use Suafoa more as a loosie.
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@Nogusta The early rumors we had about replacement prop targets were Tevita Mafileo and Finlay Brewis. I guess one of them at least is not coming. I was hoping Ahio might get a go. I think he is underrated and I see real potential in him, he gives me slight Olo Brown vibes.
I really hope we don't lose Josh Beehre. He has been Auckland's best along with Choat. With several teams looking for locks I suspect he will end up somewhere south, unless we go with an extra forward in the squad and one less back.@Daffy-Jaffy yea thats interesting they went for Sheck over our own local boy Ahio. Must see something in him?
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@Daffy-Jaffy yea thats interesting they went for Sheck over our own local boy Ahio. Must see something in him?
Taavao will also be back at the Blues next year.@Nogusta said in Blues 2024:
Taavao will also be back at the Blues next year.
Never rated the guy, will be 34 in March 2024 for me hes just a stop gap measure
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@Daffy-Jaffy yea thats interesting they went for Sheck over our own local boy Ahio. Must see something in him?
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so the rumours of Tevita Mafileo,Brewis and maybe another Crusaders prop going to the Blues did not evenuate.
@Chris said in Blues 2024:
so the rumours of Tevita Mafileo,Brewis and maybe another Crusaders prop going to the Blues did not evenuate.
Tamaiti Williams. I never thought that rumour was believable
Is Brewis even fit? Didn't you say the Crusaders were letting him go?
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@Chris said in Blues 2024:
so the rumours of Tevita Mafileo,Brewis and maybe another Crusaders prop going to the Blues did not evenuate.
Tamaiti Williams. I never thought that rumour was believable
Is Brewis even fit? Didn't you say the Crusaders were letting him go?
@Duluth said in Blues 2024:
@Chris said in Blues 2024:
so the rumours of Tevita Mafileo,Brewis and maybe another Crusaders prop going to the Blues did not evenuate.
Tamaiti Williams. I never thought that rumour was believable
Is Brewis even fit? Didn't you say the Crusaders were letting him go?
No he is not fit,Brewis has been sidelined all of the NPC and most of the SR with injuries to his neck and Shoulders.
Yeah I heard they were not re signing Brewis due to all the injuries,That is why I thought the Brewis rumour another Ferner raised may have had merit.
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@Duluth said in Blues 2024:
@Chris said in Blues 2024:
so the rumours of Tevita Mafileo,Brewis and maybe another Crusaders prop going to the Blues did not evenuate.
Tamaiti Williams. I never thought that rumour was believable
Is Brewis even fit? Didn't you say the Crusaders were letting him go?
No he is not fit,Brewis has been sidelined all of the NPC and most of the SR with injuries to his neck and Shoulders.
Yeah I heard they were not re signing Brewis due to all the injuries,That is why I thought the Brewis rumour another Ferner raised may have had merit.
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I think there was a suggestion he was moving to Harbour. He went to Westlake so that makes sense
Anyway I think there is still another prop to be announced [edit - maybe not, I think I miscounted]
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@Nogusta said in Blues 2024:
Taavao will also be back at the Blues next year.
Never rated the guy, will be 34 in March 2024 for me hes just a stop gap measure
@Steven-Harris yea I'd say a stop-gap measure.
I believe he's a replacement for James Lay.
