Blues 2024

DaGrubster

Yes, he did. Which I thought was really strange. Seems to be some pr bullshit to make it look like one big happy family.

KiwiMurph

@DaGrubster Or you are reading way too much into some fairly standard wording.

Duluth

I think there has been a small error from the Blues media people though. When this was announced they should've had Cotter, Tuipulotu & Papali'i available to answer questions

That might've delayed the announcement (not sure if Dalton is training again?)

The media person should've predicted the dumb 'Dalton dropped' headlines. The rugby media is bored at this time of the year and will over hype anything

Tim

Who can spark the fire? The big questions for the Blues to answer in 2024

The 2024 season beckons as an opportunity to reset with a chance to stamp their claim as true, hard-nosed contenders in Super Rugby.

Mr Fish

@Duluth said in Blues 2024:

I think there has been a small error from the Blues media people though. When this was announced they should've had Cotter, Tuipulotu & Papali'i available to answer questions

That might've delayed the announcement (not sure if Dalton is training again?)

The media person should've predicted the dumb 'Dalton dropped' headlines. The rugby media is bored at this time of the year and will over hype anything

If Cane is replaced as All Blacks captain, presumably you'd also have him at the ABs captain announcement this year?

frugby

@Mr-Fish said in Blues 2024:

@Duluth said in Blues 2024:

I think there has been a small error from the Blues media people though. When this was announced they should've had Cotter, Tuipulotu & Papali'i available to answer questions

That might've delayed the announcement (not sure if Dalton is training again?)

The media person should've predicted the dumb 'Dalton dropped' headlines. The rugby media is bored at this time of the year and will over hype anything

If Cane is replaced as All Blacks captain, presumably you'd also have him at the ABs captain announcement this year?

Different situation, because unlike Papalii, Cane would be being dumped... unless of course Papalii really has been dumped and this is merely a PR spin.

Nepia

Really unsure how it’s a slap in Daltons face. He doesn’t own the Blues captaincy.

Dan54

I with you @Nepia , it's the captaincy. When Barrett was named at Crusaders, wasn't a big deal, and same when Taylor got the gig. By geez there is a lot of reading stuff inton little things, must be summer!

Daffy Jaffy

@Bovidae said in Blues 2024:

You would think that one of the young NH locks (Cook, Christie) would be in line for a NDC spot.

I think these screen shots may be them both training with the team this week -

Tim

Sounds like Halangahu might be going to the Wallabies. Will the Blues need to replace him?

(from The Roar)

Daniel Halangahu, the highly respected assistant coach at the Blues who played alongside RA boss Waugh at the Waratahs, could also be someone on RA’s radar.

antipodean

@Tim said in Blues 2024:

Sounds like Halangahu might be going to the Wallabies. Will the Blues need to replace him?

(from The Roar)

Daniel Halangahu, the highly respected assistant coach at the Blues who played alongside RA boss Waugh at the Waratahs, could also be someone on RA’s radar.

Given their play, I always thought the Blues would be better off without him. If he's going to the Wallabies, this could be a win-win...

Tim

Clarke down from 110 to 102 kg.

Caleb Clarke drops eight kilos ahead of 2024 season

After a breakout season in 2020, Caleb Clarke has struggled to hit the peak of his powers that many expected of the now 24-year-old.

African Monkey

Can't believe he's only 24 still.

Duluth

It'll be interesting to see if he stops having issues with his calf muscles now

frugby

Really hope this is a positive mood. Is this the weight he was when he burst onto the scene? Feel like he has looked a little bigger the past couple of years.