Highlanders 2019 Discussion

[Chris]

@Machpants One more year for the Sunwolves gone from 2021

[Machpants]

@Chris Thoughts so, probably won't be able to make up a team and they'll have no coaches, but they'll be there in spirit

[Chris]

@Machpants yep there must be some wolves players worth poaching by NZ or Aussie SR sides if their contracts allow.

[Stargazer]

Wasn't Tony Brown brought into the Sunwolves set-up so that Joseph could focus on preparing Japan for the RWC? Doesn't that mean that Joseph will return to coaching the Sunwolves after the RWC?

[Bones]

@Siam said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Stargazer excellent. Chiefs or hurricanes fans, you guys want Mauger? He's got cute offload plans but tackling and aggression is optional...

Yeah I just hope we can hold onto Hammett...

[gt12]

@Stargazer

For how long? They are getting kicked out, not surprising to bugger off in that situation.

[Stargazer]

[Yeetyaah]

@Stargazer When I saw Hammets name and big news in the same sentence I was hoping it was news of him quitting tbh.

[Tim]

@Yeetyaah LOL, so did I.

[Higgins]

@Yeetyaah said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Stargazer When I saw Hammets name and big news in the same sentence I was hoping it was news of him quitting tbh.

Not like him to quit once he has got the "culture" of the organisation right. Presume that is what must be going with so many upping sticks and leaving.

[Stargazer]

[Snowy]

@Bones said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Siam said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Stargazer excellent. Chiefs or hurricanes fans, you guys want Mauger? He's got cute offload plans but tackling and aggression is optional...

Yeah I just hope we can hold onto Hammett...

I just found that little comedy gem so had to upvote even if I am a bit behind the times.

At least the Dunedin party scene will be back with Brownie in situ.

[Bones]

@Snowy said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Bones said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Siam said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Stargazer excellent. Chiefs or hurricanes fans, you guys want Mauger? He's got cute offload plans but tackling and aggression is optional...

Yeah I just hope we can hold onto Hammett...

I just found that little comedy gem so had to upvote even if I am a bit behind the times.

At least the Dunedin party scene will be back with Brownie in situ.

Seriously though, is there an organisation that hasn't gone backwards with him involved?

[Chris]

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[Chris]

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[Stargazer]

Paul Cully

[Chris]

@Stargazer Yep the same Muppett who told everyone Will Jordan was going to the Highlanders.

[Stargazer]

Highlanders awards

Player of the Year - Liam Coltman
Highlander Man Award - Ben Smith
Player's Player - Liam Coltman
Rookie of the Year - Ayden Johnstone
Fan Player of the Year - Ben Smith
Forward of the Year - Jackson Hemopo
Back of the Year - Aaron Smith
Defender of the Year - Liam Coltman
Community Champ - Aki Seiuli
Excellence in Personal Development - Dillon Hunt

[Bones]

@Stargazer said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

Highlanders awards

Player of the Year - Liam Coltman
Highlander Man Award - Ben Smith
Player's Player - Liam Coltman
Rookie of the Year - Ayden Johnstone
Fan Player of the Year - Ben Smith
Forward of the Year - Jackson Hemopo
Back of the Year - Aaron Smith
Defender of the Year - Liam Coltman
Community Champ - Aki Seiuli
Excellence in Personal Development - Dillon Hunt

Otherwise known as learning to cope with not being wanted.

[antipodean]

@Bones said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

@Stargazer said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:

Highlanders awards

Player of the Year - Liam Coltman
Highlander Man Award - Ben Smith
Player's Player - Liam Coltman
Rookie of the Year - Ayden Johnstone
Fan Player of the Year - Ben Smith
Forward of the Year - Jackson Hemopo
Back of the Year - Aaron Smith
Defender of the Year - Liam Coltman
Community Champ - Aki Seiuli
Excellence in Personal Development - Dillon Hunt

Otherwise known as learning to cope with not being wanted.

Sounds even worse than "most improved".