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  • StargazerS Offline
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    @Steven-Harris My worry with SBW is that he's turning 34 this year. That may only make him more vulnerable to injury.

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    @Tim Quite a few players have the chance to get a SR contract with a good NPC season if the franchises are prepared to wait long enough. Usually they aren't, because they risk another team signing that player.

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    @Stargazer I definitely have the same concern, not just about a possible extended stay with the Blues but also this year’s RWC..hope Hansen and co are not being blinded..!

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    I imagine if SBW follows Ramadan that certainly doesn't help with injury prevention and recovery?

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    I see that Ray Niuia was named in the Samoan squad.

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    @Bones said in Blues 2020 - Beauden Barrett has signed:

    I imagine if SBW follows Ramadan that certainly doesn't help with injury prevention and recovery?

    Fasting bro. It's what all the top fern athletes are doing,

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    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/opinion/114265936/super-rugby-beauden-barretts-move-to-the-blues-is-really-about-leadership

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    Dane Coles reveals 'ruthless banter' in All Blacks camp after Beauden Barrett's Blues announcement

    Dane Coles reveals 'ruthless banter' in All Blacks camp after Beauden Barrett's Blues announcement

    Dane Coles says he's back on speaking terms with Beauden Barrett, after the star All Black playmaker quit the Hurricanes for the Blues.

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    Found this on Reddit labelled 'Barrett after one season with the Blues'

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    replied to Daffy Jaffy on last edited by Stargazer
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    @Daffy-Jaffy

    I think the whole Blues squad aged a lot during that one season:

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    More: https://www.facebook.com/theblues/posts/10157642624041454

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    From TV one sports news site.
    Not sure if this should be Blues or Hurricanes news. But then neither does Jordie apparently, according to Sav -
    All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has made a decision on his domestic rugby future, 1 NEWS understands.

    It will be announced next week, according to 1 NEWS Sport presenter Andrew Saville.

    Barrett, who currently plays for the Hurricanes could end up playing for the Blues.

    "Just hearing that Jordie Barrett has made a decision on his rugby future, it will be announced next week. Blues, Hurricanes … Hurricanes, Blues, we're hearing he could swap Super franchises during the tenure of his contract," Saville said during the 6pm 1 NEWS sports segment tonight.

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    #179

    Blues CEO Michael Redman is stepping down.

    Stuff
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    @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

    Blues CEO Michael Redman is stepping down.

    Great news

    Hanks next!

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  • KirwanK Offline
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    @Duluth said in Blues 2020:

    @KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:

    Blues CEO Michael Redman is stepping down.

    Great news

    Hanks next!

    Yes! One left and the clear out is complete. Great news.

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    The Board is really doing what it needs to do. Our future is bright at last - I think we will continue to be on the upswing ... we're finally becoming a credible destination for talent.

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    @nzzp Getting the back office right is the only way to prevent the groundhog day bullshit we've had to endure.

    New board, new ceo, sorting out the ownership, and getting better coaches all adds up. That's how you can get a marquee All Black to join your franchise, and keep your talent.

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    @Kirwan said in Blues 2020:

    @nzzp Getting the back office right is the only way to prevent the groundhog day bullshit we've had to endure.

    New board, new ceo, sorting out the ownership, and getting better coaches all adds up. That's how you can get a marquee All Black to join your franchise, and keep your talent.

    Yes, it is all rather disappointing. 🙂

    I fear that we will no longer be able to mock Auckland like the past decade. Very disappointing. Although we haven't seen the replacement CE (or have we?) so there is still hope!

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    Hammett is probably due a promotion to CEO level.

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    @pukunui said in Blues 2020:

    Hammett is probably due a promotion to CEO level.

    The ultimate face palm moment Auckland could have!

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    replied to Hooroo on last edited by
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    @Hooroo

    You are confused

    The Blues are a franchise that was until recently run by a Hamilton politician. With talent identification done by a former Waikato coach

    The Blues are not Auckland

    This is Auckland
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