Chiefs 2021
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@Bovidae said in Blues 2021:
@gt12 I would think that the Chiefs already have their 3 hookers sorted. Remember that Harris should be back. There might not be too many contracts available for hookers. Maybe the Highlanders?
We have two good(ish) ones and one shit one don't we? Can't we ship him off?
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@Bovidae said in Blues 2021:
@gt12 Slater will be the 3rd hooker and is likely signed to develop for the future. I still think players from within the franchise area should be preferred.
I don't give a toss about this, it's a franchise system.
Slater is good, I was meaning that we should dump Taukei'aho; he's a hopeless thrower.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2021:
The list of hookers that still have issues with lineout throwing is a long one.
I'm a Taukei'aho fan. It didn't help him or Slater that the Chiefs didn't have any tall locks as targets.
Is this a coaching issue? I don't see how so many of these guys can all be so poor at it.
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@gt12 It has to be but there are 3 parts to a successful lineout (throw, lifters, jumper). It's not always the hooker's fault unless the throw is crooked.
Taylor has had some average throwing games this season, and he's meant to be one of our best.
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I expect Trask and McKenzie to share 10 and 15 next year, so makes sense for Alaimalo to move if he is keen on 15. Was hoping that Fletcher Smith and Rivez Reihana would both be signed as the alternatives. Interesting to see Stevenson showing so much more consistency for Harbour at fullback. Still hoping to see a big winger recruited, assuming Nanai-Seturo goes to 7's. But Josh Mackay or Jacob Kneepkens would be ok.
Might want a BIG lock (Lord/Selby-Rickett/Van Den Hoven) and a metre-gaining Number 8 (Lamborn, Manu, Messam, K Boshier?) to add depth there. I assume that Xavier Roe, Samepeni Finau and Matt Garland will be recruited.
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Interesting that the Chiefs granted Alaimalo an early release. He'll sign with Southland due to the MacLeod and little bro connection.
Alaimalo has been injured more often than not over the last 2 seasons so neither the Chiefs or Waikato have got value for money.
There are young wingers in the region like Kneepkens and Naholo.
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@Bovidae I think Chiefs need one experienced midfielder to add stability there besides Lienert-Brown, Tupaea seems injury plagued, Manu leaving and will Nankivell be fit for early season? Maybe Wainui moves to centre if they pick up 2 quality wingers?
Depending on who goes to sevens midfielders may be in shortish supply for Super squads, while some good locks may not find a spot. Maybe Tofa from Manawatu or Poihipi back from Canterbury? -
