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Blues 2024

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  • DuluthD Offline
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    #666

    Sullivan's injury didn't look good. His previous knee injury kept him out for 6 weeks.

    Assuming he's gone for a few weeks at least, what would your top Blues backline look like?

    Where does Perofeta fit? Does Plummer stay at 10 or shift to 12 etc?

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      Sullivan's injury didn't look good. His previous knee injury kept him out for 6 weeks.

      Assuming he's gone for a few weeks at least, what would your top Blues backline look like?

      Where does Perofeta fit? Does Plummer stay at 10 or shift to 12 etc?

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      @Duluth I think you have to stick with Heem at 12. Maybe move Perofeta to 15 and have another kicking option.

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        @Duluth I think you have to stick with Heem at 12. Maybe move Perofeta to 15 and have another kicking option.

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        @Tim

        ..and Plummer is going well at 10

        Do you break up the 9/10 partnership when Christie returns? Another close call

        Bench: A Halfback, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes

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        • DuluthD Duluth

          @Tim

          ..and Plummer is going well at 10

          Do you break up the 9/10 partnership when Christie returns? Another close call

          Bench: A Halfback, AJ Lam, Cole Forbes

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          @Duluth said in Blues 2024:

          Do you break up the 9/10 partnership when Christie returns? Another close call

          I suspect it will happen but it would be a mistake in my view. Funaki's error rate is miles lower than Chrstie's and he suits the way the Blues play.

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              #671

              An interview with Forbes:
              https://www.rugbypass.com/news/emerging-blues-star-credits-scotland-stint-for-growing-through-youthful-impatience/

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                https://twitter.com/BluesRugbyTeam/status/1790486554596802704

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                • DuluthD Offline
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                  Good to see him commit

                  He needs more time in the midfield but he's starting to play bit like Heem. A 12/13/wing utility is so useful.

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                    Great to see. Crusaders did this for years - kept solid Super players around as they enjoyed the environment and the rugby. Feels like there's been a cultural turnaround over the last few years that is paying off

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                      He's the sort of player that we used to lose, so important (like Heem) to the team's success. The last game he was particularly good swapping in for RI.

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                        If Rieko takes a sabbatical Lam is putting himself in pole position as the starting 13

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                            Machpants
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                            Poor bugger

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                              Not a good year to be injured. There is one or two spots in the back three to fill in the AB squad and Zarn has the required qualities for that. His big left foot could be used in order to get rid of the banana kicks for touch when penalties are given on the right side of the pitch.

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                                There was an update on Christie in an article.. he’ll miss next weeks game too. He should be back for the final round robin game vs the Chiefs

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                                  Josh Beehre re-signed 3 more years

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                                    george33
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                                    Corey Evans re-signed 2026

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                                      Evans could be 12 next season - really played well on the weekend

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                                        Evans could be 12 next season - really played well on the weekend

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                                        @KiwiMurph could well be don't think Heem is re-signed beyond this year

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                                          @KiwiMurph could well be don't think Heem is re-signed beyond this year

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                                          @george33 said in Blues 2024:

                                          @KiwiMurph could well be don't think Heem is re-signed beyond this year

                                          I reckon he's been the best, or at least one of the best pick-ups for the Blues in the last few years. Good glue player to have around RI especially.

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