Chiefs 2021
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Seems likely that the Blues are signing Chocobarres, but wondering if there are any rumors about who the Chiefs are chasing for their final squad position? Is it likely to be an outside back/midfeilder?
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Seems likely that the Blues are signing Chocobarres, but wondering if there are any rumors about who the Chiefs are chasing for their final squad position? Is it likely to be an outside back/midfeilder?
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@Daffy-Jaffy Don't they keep that spot open for Retallick?
@Stargazer Maybe so, I was guessing a backline player because they named one less back than the other teams.
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@Stargazer Maybe so, I was guessing a backline player because they named one less back than the other teams.
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Chiefs 2021:
Maybe so, I was guessing a backline player because they named one less back than the other teams.
Apart from the Highlanders, the Chiefs also have one less lock compared to the other NZ teams. They will be light on outside backs if Nanai-Seturo is on sevens duty for the most of the season. I don't think they need another midfielder with 4 + Wainui. Lowe as well if required.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Chiefs 2021:
Maybe so, I was guessing a backline player because they named one less back than the other teams.
Apart from the Highlanders, the Chiefs also have one less lock compared to the other NZ teams. They will be light on outside backs if Nanai-Seturo is on sevens duty for the most of the season. I don't think they need another midfielder with 4 + Wainui. Lowe as well if required.
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
Highlanders, the Chiefs also have one less lock compared to the other NZ teams.
Although both those teams also opted for an 8th loose forward, one more than the others. Maybe Brown covering 6/lock. Do we know when is Retallick due back?
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
Highlanders, the Chiefs also have one less lock compared to the other NZ teams.
Although both those teams also opted for an 8th loose forward, one more than the others. Maybe Brown covering 6/lock. Do we know when is Retallick due back?
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@Daffy-Jaffy I mentioned previously that all articles say his NZR contract starts from May next year.
I DON'T want Brown to play lock.
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@Bovidae Excellent. I miss watching that big machine play. So he should get the whole Trans Ta$man comp to get him up to speed for the international season.
@Daffy-Jaffy here's hoping
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James O'Connor for that extra spot?
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@KiwiMurph Geez, why????????????????
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
I would rather win the comp than develop talent that ends up being rubbish
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i would take him over any of our 10 options
@mariner4life said in Chiefs 2021:
i would take him over any of our 10 options
He’s better, but that’s not a good enough reason for me - we need to hold on and develop our existing options as he’ll only stick around for a year.
We could also argue that putting Dmac at 10 might be our best option - at least that would open up 15 for Trask.
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@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
I would rather win the comp than develop talent that ends up being rubbish
@Hooroo said in Chiefs 2021:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
I would rather win the comp than develop talent that ends up being rubbish
He’s not a Dan Carter level talent, and he won’t be the winning of the competition (despite being a fantastic player). We still won’t be strong enough up front - and he’ll cost money we could use elsewhere more effectively.
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@mariner4life said in Chiefs 2021:
i would take him over any of our 10 options
He’s better, but that’s not a good enough reason for me - we need to hold on and develop our existing options as he’ll only stick around for a year.
We could also argue that putting Dmac at 10 might be our best option - at least that would open up 15 for Trask.
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@mariner4life said in Chiefs 2021:
i would take him over any of our 10 options
He’s better, but that’s not a good enough reason for me - we need to hold on and develop our existing options as he’ll only stick around for a year.
We could also argue that putting Dmac at 10 might be our best option - at least that would open up 15 for Trask.
yuck
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@Hooroo said in Chiefs 2021:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
I would rather win the comp than develop talent that ends up being rubbish
He’s not a Dan Carter level talent, and he won’t be the winning of the competition (despite being a fantastic player). We still won’t be strong enough up front - and he’ll cost money we could use elsewhere more effectively.
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Hooroo said in Chiefs 2021:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
I would rather win the comp than develop talent that ends up being rubbish
He’s not a Dan Carter level talent, and he won’t be the winning of the competition (despite being a fantastic player). We still won’t be strong enough up front - and he’ll cost money we could use elsewhere more effectively.
I kind of meant that I am happy to get in really talented players to help win the thing than establish what could be a bit of rubbish.
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@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Hooroo said in Chiefs 2021:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2021:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
I hope not. The Chiefs need to fill holes in other positions.
Me too, terrible call if they go down that route.
It would probably make us stronger but at the expense of developing a local talent. Yuck.
I would rather win the comp than develop talent that ends up being rubbish
He’s not a Dan Carter level talent, and he won’t be the winning of the competition (despite being a fantastic player). We still won’t be strong enough up front - and he’ll cost money we could use elsewhere more effectively.
I kind of meant that I am happy to get in really talented players to help win the thing than establish what could be a bit of rubbish.
I get that, but its such a short term strategy for a player like him, and the players we have are pretty good - Trask looks class and we need to give him time out there at 10 or 15. By signing this guy, we’re telling one of the form young players that he isn’t good enough.
If we signed an international lock to cover for BBBR is be much more on board with the idea as those options still need lots of development.
