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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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      @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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              • 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 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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                          Shame, Shame, Shame -

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                            Patrick Tuipolotu out for 6 weeks, bloody poor bugger

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                              Patrick Tuipolotu out for 6 weeks, bloody poor bugger

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                              @george33

                              Terrible timing. He’s playing the best rugby of his career

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                                Unfortunately injuries have been a huge part of his career

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                                • DuluthD Duluth

                                  @george33

                                  Terrible timing. He’s playing the best rugby of his career

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                                  @Duluth true he's been great , could even be longer 8 weeks , disappointed for him and the Blues but with Darry and Mcwhannell back there is cover now fingers crossed Akira is good to go next week

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                                    Terrible timing indeed.

                                    Has NZs locking stocks ever been this paper thin ?

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                                      @Duluth true he's been great , could even be longer 8 weeks , disappointed for him and the Blues but with Darry and Mcwhannell back there is cover now fingers crossed Akira is good to go next week

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                                      @george33 said in Blues 2024:

                                      Darry and Mcwhannell back

                                      Is this confirmed?

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                                      • MN5M MN5

                                        Terrible timing indeed.

                                        Has NZs locking stocks ever been this paper thin ?

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                                        @MN5 said in Blues 2024:

                                        Has NZs locking stocks ever been this paper thin ?

                                        Yes!

                                        Before Sam and Brodie there were many lean years.

                                        Isaac Ross springs to mind.

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                                        • KiwiMurphK KiwiMurph

                                          Unfortunately injuries have been a huge part of his career

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                                          @KiwiMurph Yup sadly, he's ahead a fair few of them.

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