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    #765

    Good

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    • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

      Good

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      @Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2024:

      good

      Good.

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      • DuluthD Offline
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        #767

        They should call Cruden. He passes these regulations

        Currently only two fit 10s in the squad

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        • Canes4lifeC Offline
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          #768

          Not surprised. Blues bid to get Beaudy for the playoffs has failed.

          https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350290854/blues-bold-bid-bring-back-all-blacks-star-beauden-barrett-fails

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            #769

            Taranaki tighthead prop (and ex Sacred Heart), Crusader Faletagoai, is playing club rugby for College Rifles in Auckland. Injury cover?

            edit: He's also in the Auckland NPC Contenders squad, so maybe coming back to Auckland?

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            • KirwanK Offline
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              #770

              https://twitter.com/bluesrugbyteam/status/1795582913989538053?s=46&t=EYN5FheJjaTxEsIo6aGhhA

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              • KirwanK Kirwan

                https://twitter.com/bluesrugbyteam/status/1795582913989538053?s=46&t=EYN5FheJjaTxEsIo6aGhhA

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                @Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed

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                • nzzpN nzzp

                  @Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed

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                  @nzzp said in Blues 2024:

                  @Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed

                  I’ve always been a fan, but this is the first year I’ve thought he could be an All Black. A ten that can tackle is a novelty these days.

                  His kicking game has been awesome.

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                    Excellent choice. I think he has to be very very close to an AB jersey - I'd actually like to see how he would go at that level given his body size and capability to cover 12.

                    My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

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                    • gt12G gt12

                      Excellent choice. I think he has to be very very close to an AB jersey - I'd actually like to see how he would go at that level given his body size and capability to cover 12.

                      My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

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                      @gt12 said in Blues 2024:

                      My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

                      We already know the answer

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                      • DuluthD Duluth

                        @gt12 said in Blues 2024:

                        My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

                        We already know the answer

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                        #775

                        @Duluth said in Blues 2024:

                        @gt12 said in Blues 2024:

                        My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

                        We already know the answer

                        I think we do, but it's an interesting test. To be fair, if they pick Havili as a 12 who covers 10, maybe that's justified if they go with Dmac, Barrett, Perofeta.

                        I personally would select Plummer ahead of Perofeta as this stage though, and if they choose 3 10s, we don't really need extra 10 cover.

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                        • KirwanK Kirwan

                          https://twitter.com/bluesrugbyteam/status/1795582913989538053?s=46&t=EYN5FheJjaTxEsIo6aGhhA

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                          @Kirwan said in Blues 2024:

                          https://twitter.com/bluesrugbyteam/status/1795582913989538053?s=46&t=EYN5FheJjaTxEsIo6aGhhA

                          If the Blues go on and win the title does Plummer keep his spot over Beaudy next year? Would be pretty brutal if he was dropped.

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                            I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

                            If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

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                            • KirwanK Kirwan

                              I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

                              If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

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                              @Kirwan
                              I think Perofeta is already well behind Plummer.

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                              • KirwanK Kirwan

                                I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

                                If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

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                                @Kirwan said in Blues 2024:

                                I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

                                If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

                                I think the BB hate from last year was more directed at Leon.

                                He absolutely refused to even consider another option at 10 even though these days Beauden is a superior 15 than 10.

                                Will be interesting if Zarn sticks around given he is off contract I think.

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                                  I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

                                  If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

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                                  @Kirwan it's not hate against BB, as a non Blues supporter I'm just saying it would be harsh on Plummer if he was able to do what BB failed to and win a title for the Blues at 10 and then lose his spot to a player that's clearly passed his best.

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                                    As a Blues fan, I want all three pushing each other to improve. If BB gets a shot and plays better, good for him.

                                    Remember in 2014/15 people saying the same about Carter. He managed to put together an epic 12 months. Way too early to write off a player like him.

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                                    • KirwanK Kirwan

                                      As a Blues fan, I want all three pushing each other to improve. If BB gets a shot and plays better, good for him.

                                      Remember in 2014/15 people saying the same about Carter. He managed to put together an epic 12 months. Way too early to write off a player like him.

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                                      @Kirwan fair call, iron sharpens iron so to speak. Plenty of depth in a key position which is what you want aswell I guess.

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                                        Development Player of the Year - Xavi Taele
                                        nib Blues Rookie of the Year - Kahlia Awa
                                        Team Toa Player of the Year - James Thompson
                                        Blues Rookie of the Year - Cole Forbes
                                        nib Blues Team Member of the Year - Amy Courtney
                                        Love the Jersey Award - Adrian Choat
                                        Blues Players’ Player of the Year - Hoskins Sotutu
                                        Community Award - Rob Rush
                                        Mealamu Medal Club Person of the Year - Tāne Wolfgramm (social media)
                                        nib Blues Back of the Year - Katelyn Vahaakolo
                                        Blues Back of the Year - Taufa Funaki
                                        nib Blues Forward of the Year - Aldora Itunu
                                        Blues Forward of the Year - Dalton Papali’i
                                        Fans’ Player of the Year Award - nib Blues Katelyn Vahaakolo
                                        Fans’ Player of the Year Award - Blues Hoskins Sotutu
                                        nib Blues Player of the Year - Katelyn Vahaakolo
                                        Blues Player of the Year - Harry Plummer

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                                          Eklund re -signed 2026

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