Exodus 2018
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Israel Dagg will also play in the 2018 Top League. He has signed with Canon Eagles. A temporary exodus, similar to that of Matt Todd, Richard Buckman, Elliot Dixon and Tom Franklin.
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Jordie Barrett only signing for 1 year is a worry...
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Jordie Barrett only signing for 1 year is a worry...
@billy-tell Yes I note they quote rugby as being a "business" hmm it makes you think doesn't it I can remember when people would play for the love of the game....makes me wonder how serious Jordie is about actually playing rugby as a career - not a career path
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Jordie Barrett only signing for 1 year is a worry...
@billy-tell said in Exodus 2018:
Jordie Barrett only signing for 1 year is a worry...
Might be keeping his options open for a move to the Crusaders. Is BB signed beyond the RWC? If he goes maybe Jordie would be keen to play with Scott.
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@billy-tell said in Exodus 2018:
Jordie Barrett only signing for 1 year is a worry...
Might be keeping his options open for a move to the Crusaders. Is BB signed beyond the RWC? If he goes maybe Jordie would be keen to play with Scott.
@pukunui said in Exodus 2018:
@billy-tell said in Exodus 2018:
Jordie Barrett only signing for 1 year is a worry...
Might be keeping his options open for a move to the Crusaders. Is BB signed beyond the RWC? If he goes maybe Jordie would be keep to play with Scott.
No, he isn't.
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@billy-tell said in Exodus 2018:
Jordie Barrett only signing for 1 year is a worry...
Might be keeping his options open for a move to the Crusaders. Is BB signed beyond the RWC? If he goes maybe Jordie would be keen to play with Scott.
@pukunui I guess while the main contract is with NZR, in theory would there be a reason why a player couldnt sign with NZR for 3 years and have the opportunity to renegotiate thier super contract in a year?
THat said, would any super rugby team be keen to sign up to that deal?
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Hasn't Crotty been signing one year deals for a while now? Maybe Jordie is just following his lead?
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@nepia said in Exodus 2018:
Hasn't Crotty been signing one year deals for a while now? Maybe Jordie is just following his lead?
Yeah exactly. Crotty uses it as motivation. I'm sure there's plenty of different reasons a player only signs for a year.
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1 News just finished their piece on them saying both players said they couldn't see themselves ever playing against the Hurricanes.
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Hasn't Crotty been signing one year deals for a while now? Maybe Jordie is just following his lead?
@nepia said in Exodus 2018:
Hasn't Crotty been signing one year deals for a while now? Maybe Jordie is just following his lead?
Crotty is a 29-year-old with a history of injuries.
Jordie Barrett is 21 with a long career in the All Blacks ahead of him. If he wants it.
Personally, I blame Hammett. Clearly the culture in the Hurricanes still isn't right from his time in charge . . .
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And, his ‘only play for the Canes’ quote wasn’t quite that eithe (from the stuff article):
"I definitely can't play somewhere else next year. It's a club I love playing for, I've got a good bunch of mates here, I'm happy here so looking forward to the next year here at the Canes."
My guess is that he’s betting he’ll be first choice 15 by this time next year.
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And, his ‘only play for the Canes’ quote wasn’t quite that eithe (from the stuff article):
"I definitely can't play somewhere else next year. It's a club I love playing for, I've got a good bunch of mates here, I'm happy here so looking forward to the next year here at the Canes."
My guess is that he’s betting he’ll be first choice 15 by this time next year.
@gt12 that comment was what TV1 News Said.
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Why are we talking about Jordie in the Exodus thread? He really isn't going overseas any time soon.
@stargazer said in Exodus 2018:
Why are we talking about Jordie in the Exodus thread? He really isn't going overseas any time soon.
Jesus wept.
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For the Chiefs in 2019, Verney and Aumua are still unknown quantities while Nankivell hasn't exactly shone either. I doubt McNicol will fully recover from his concussion problems. ALB needs to stay at centre and not be moved to accommodate Wainui. So a quality 2nd 5 is needed to replace Ngatai.
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@billy-tell Yes I note they quote rugby as being a "business" hmm it makes you think doesn't it I can remember when people would play for the love of the game....makes me wonder how serious Jordie is about actually playing rugby as a career - not a career path
@shadowtrooper said in Exodus 2018:
@billy-tell Yes I note they quote rugby as being a "business" hmm it makes you think doesn't it I can remember when people would play for the love of the game....makes me wonder how serious Jordie is about actually playing rugby as a career - not a career path
I wouldn't panic too much about any signals Jordie might be sending.
One thing he probably knows is how much Beauden (and Scott) is being paid. And since Beauden is the starting AB first five and Jordie is the reserve fullback - I'd guess Beaudy is getting a shitload more than the NZR would put on the table for Jordie.
Jordie's deal and negotiating position will likely strengthen markedly in the next 18 months when Ben Smith gets past the RWC. So he's smart to bide his time and wait for some NZR cash to be freed up post RWC.
