Chiefs 2024

[Mr Fish]

Simon Parker, Laghlan McWhannell and Gideon Wrampling make up a trio of incredibly talented but incredibly unfortunate Waikato/Chiefs players (though Parker now with Northland and McWhannell with the Blues).

[Bovidae]

[Bovidae]

Chiefs prop Reuben O’Neill has been suspended for three weeks after being found guilty of “physical abuse” by the Sanzaar judicial committee.

The swinging arm on Fa'amausili in a clean-out. Ahio will get more game time in these weeks.

[Bovidae]

From a Stuff article by Aaron Goile (paywalled):

• The coaches want Xavier Roe to get 80 mins for his club.
• Ollie Norris has delayed concussion from the head clash in the MP game.
• Samipeni Finau should be available next game.
• Josh Lord has had surgery on his knee and could be back to fitness for the England series.

[Canes4life]

Pretty much confirmed that the Chiefs will host the Reds in a quarter final unless the Force make a miraculous comeback in the game on atm.

[African Monkey]

Repeat of last year's quarter final.

[Bovidae]

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-lock-in-ah-kuoi

[Bovidae]

Gallagher Chiefs 2024 Award Winners:
Fans Player of the Year: Damian McKenzie
Players’ Player of the Year: Damian McKenzie
Rookie of the Year: Wallace Sititi
Personality of the Year: Peniasi Malimali
Coaches Player of the Year: Tupou Vaa’i
U20s Player of the Year: Andrew Smith
Mana Kotiate: Bradley Slater
Kotahitanga Award: Dana Heta & Teresa Te Tamaki

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/tupou-vaai-takes-home-top-honour-at-gallagher-chiefs-awards

[Machpants]

I interesting the coaches player the year, I wonder what their criteria is

[Bovidae]

@Machpants said in Chiefs 2024:

I interesting the coaches player the year, I wonder what their criteria is

I don't know, but I never take too much notice of the fan's choice as it is a popularity contest. The players and coaches choice means more.

[gt12]

I imagine that @Duluth could provide some stats, but my feeling is that Vaa'ii is a bit of a suitcase type player.

[Bovidae]

About Samisoni Taukei’aho, and how he has deliberately paced himself during SR.

https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/sport/350290418/slow-and-steady-wins-race-all-blacks-and-chiefs-hooker-samisoni-taukeiaho-2024

[Mr Fish]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2024:

I imagine that @Duluth could provide some stats, but my feeling is that Vaa'ii is a bit of a suitcase type player.

Suitcase?

[gt12]

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs 2024:

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2024:

I imagine that @Duluth could provide some stats, but my feeling is that Vaa'ii is a bit of a suitcase type player.

Suitcase?

Historical fern term to describe Reuben Thorne.

[Duluth]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2024:

I imagine that @Duluth could provide some stats, but my feeling is that Vaa'ii is a bit of a suitcase type player.

I know he is in the top ten for turnovers won which is surprising. The best tight forward.

[ARHS]

Must be up there for carries too?

[Bovidae]

I've just been watching the Aotearoa Rugby Pod. Did Justin Harrison drop a hint that the Jahrome Brown will be joining the Chiefs next year? I would be happy to have been back in the Waikato squad too.

[Daffy Jaffy]

@Bovidae I thought I heard that as well, but I could not rewind to check due to my Skybox hard drive being fried! (waiting on a replacement).

[Duluth]

@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2024:

I've just been watching the Aotearoa Rugby Pod. Did Justin Harrison drop a hint that the Jahrome Brown will be joining the Chiefs next year? I would be happy to have been back in the Waikato squad too.

In the SMH a couple of days ago:

Still on the Brumbies, the losses of Tamati Tua (Exeter) and Jahrome Brown (back to New Zealand with the Chiefs) will be felt next year.

[Bovidae]

So a likely replacement for Florence. He really didn't get that many opportunities. Welcome home!