Chiefs 2022
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@crucial As I've said before, I don't think the Chiefs were as bad as their record suggested under Gatland or that different under McMillan. At HT at the Caketin you wouldn't have said there had been any improvement from the previous season (a 0-3 start to the season). But a comeback victory and the confidence from that had a flow-on effect.
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
@crucial As I've said before, I don't think the Chiefs were as bad as their record suggested under Gatland or that different under McMillan. At HT at the Caketin you wouldn't have said there had been any improvement from the previous season (a 0-3 start to the season). But a comeback victory and the confidence from that had a flow-on effect.
But was it the coaching culture from McMillan that allowed that to flourish? I just think that he spoke the language of the players better than Gatland.
Bringing in a NH coach (which essentially Gatland is/was) was always going to take some adjustment. Not necessarily in playing style but more so management style and trust. -
Donk feels a bit nicer as a head coach in my opinion. I can't really explain it but it feels like the team culture is better, as a fan I feel a little closer, probably has something to do with the way he holds himself. He's pretty soft spoken and seems humble, Gats not so much.
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@bovidae heard the Chiefs have signed Tyrone Thompson who in my opinion is going to be an absolute rock star and at 183kg & 111kgs will be one of the bigger bodies we have seen the hooker position for a very long time.
Also really liked the look of Gideon Wrampling especially in that midfield position for Waikato against Ta$man last friday.
Plenty of depth coming through at 12 & 13 .@steven-harris said in Chiefs 2022:
Tyrone Thompson
186cm? https://www.wellingtonlions.co.nz/player/player/Player/show/thompson/
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We still need a strike weapon out wide and with naholo gone to the saders I wouldn't mind getting vereniki tikoisolomone seems to have some genuine pace and x factor also if tanielu telea is no longer with blues I'd look at him he has the tools to be a game breaker
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What are peoples thoughts on Dawai? Looks a bit flakey on defense, but might at least be a good squadie - with the hope he learns how to tackle.
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It appears that Narawa has signed for the Chiefs but is he any better than what the Chiefs currently have?
Lowe
ENS
Wainui
StevensonI don't think he is a guaranteed starter.
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It appears that Narawa has signed for the Chiefs but is he any better than what the Chiefs currently have?
Lowe
ENS
Wainui
StevensonI don't think he is a guaranteed starter.
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
It appears that Narawa has signed for the Chiefs but is he any better than what the Chiefs currently have?
Lowe
ENS
Wainui
StevensonI don't think he is a guaranteed starter.
A lot better than Stevenson. Maybe he’s replacing him?
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Stevenson is signed until 2023.
I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Stevenson is signed until 2023.
I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.
I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?
There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Stevenson is signed until 2023.
I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.
I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?
There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Stevenson is signed until 2023.
I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.
I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?
There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.
No Mate false rumour that one.
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@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Stevenson is signed until 2023.
I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.
I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?
There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.
No Mate false rumour that one.
@chris said in Chiefs 2022:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Stevenson is signed until 2023.
I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.
I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?
There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.
No Mate false rumour that one.
Dammit. I reckon that kid could wear a black shirt - I’m not sure why they wanted Kini.
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
Stevenson is signed until 2023.
I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.
I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?
There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.
