Blues 2023
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@Crucial said in Blues 2023:
He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment.
It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah
@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
@Crucial said in Blues 2023:
He should have been sent to the Highlanders on secondment.
It’s a good thought he probably would be the starting Fullback at the Landers but as Blues supporter Yeah ,Nah
He's a pretty good chance to be starting fullback for the Blues this year anyway. He was preferred choice early in 2022 but his form was just slightly off.. I think that was largely because of almost zero NPC time (also the reason why he hasn't played ten, barely playing any NPC for a couple of years has limited experimentation)
Plus Perofeta and Barrett are hardly made of steel
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@Daffy-Jaffy Josh Beehre has bulked up big time , looks to me like he’s put on a good 10-12kgs ,he definitely out bulked both Craig and Tucker when they were standing around at the games end
@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Josh Beehre has bulked up big time , looks to me like he’s put on a good 10-12kgs
He was already looking powerful in the NPC. Probably be a regular starter in 2024
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@Tim It's good to see that all non-AB squadies (except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a) are fit and playing this weekend . Also interesting that James Lay, who was going well at loosehead in 2021 before his injury, is playing Tighthead. Maybe indicates a plan to use Ofa at Loosehead this season?
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:
except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a
Does anyone know what his injury status is? Is it the same problem, is he back soon?
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Blues 2023:
except for the perennially injured Tanielu Tele'a
Does anyone know what his injury status is? Is it the same problem, is he back soon?
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@Duluth tore the ACL against the Brumbies didn't he?
That was in June. 9-10 month roughly before return to play/contact? -
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Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minute -
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Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minute -
@Steven-Harris wrong
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Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minute@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minuteSounds like a bad culture if that shit is going on.
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minuteSounds like a bad culture if that shit is going on.
@Canes4life said in Blues 2023:
@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minuteSounds like a bad culture if that shit is going on.
Don’t worry, we’ll get the Ta$man bullshit out of his game.
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minuteSounds like a bad culture if that shit is going on.
@Canes4life I'd say it happens quite often everywhere. It's nothing new.
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Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minute -
@Canes4life said in Blues 2023:
@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minuteSounds like a bad culture if that shit is going on.
Don’t worry, we’ll get the Ta$man bullshit out of his game.
@Kirwan said in Blues 2023:
@Canes4life said in Blues 2023:
@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:
Heard that Mark Telea was being a dick to some of the younger Blues players and was told in no uncertain terms to stop it by Rob Rush
If he did again ,he would get laid out
Did it again and got laid out
I actually quite like this , some players do need to be put in their place
Rob Rush is one tough rooster
Tom Robinson pulled out of the preseason game with Covid theres bit going around the Blues at the minuteSounds like a bad culture if that shit is going on.
Don’t worry, we’ll get the Ta$man bullshit out of his game.
Your Ta$man coach will soon get that Harbour bullshit out of his game!
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@Steven-Harris hmmm that's a different version to what I heard
@Nogusta said in Blues 2023:
@Steven-Harris hmmm that's a different version to what I heard
Hmm what did you hear? Pretty interesting!
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In terms of a potential replacement for MacDonald the Herald understands Dave Rennie and Vern Cotter are in the mix, should the Blues elect to install an experienced mentor.
Robbie Deans is said to have been shortlisted when New Zealand Rugby was on the verge of sacking Ian Foster last year.
Joe Schmidt, who worked alongside MacDonald last season before joining the All Blacks mid-year, could be available next year, too.
Internally, Blues assistant Daniel Halangahu is highly regarded as a potential Super Rugby head coach. So, too, is defence coach Craig McGrath while Tana Umaga, who returns this season, has filled the role previously.
Longer term, newly-installed Northland head coach Marty Veale could come into the Blues coaching group.
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In terms of a potential replacement for MacDonald the Herald understands Dave Rennie and Vern Cotter are in the mix, should the Blues elect to install an experienced mentor.
Robbie Deans is said to have been shortlisted when New Zealand Rugby was on the verge of sacking Ian Foster last year.
Joe Schmidt, who worked alongside MacDonald last season before joining the All Blacks mid-year, could be available next year, too.
Internally, Blues assistant Daniel Halangahu is highly regarded as a potential Super Rugby head coach. So, too, is defence coach Craig McGrath while Tana Umaga, who returns this season, has filled the role previously.
Longer term, newly-installed Northland head coach Marty Veale could come into the Blues coaching group.
@Tim said in Blues 2023:
Longer term, newly-installed Northland head coach Marty Veale could come into the Blues coaching group.
interesting comment, he has had a decent shot at MLR, shored up our defence for most of last season, but will be interesting to see how things pan out with him as Head coach this year.
