Worst Magpies Import Poll

[Higgins]

@Nepia This is going to take some serious thought as I could vote for at least four of those listed (five if Schoonbee is allowed) and not be disappointed. Perhaps you might want to consider allowing at least three votes or renaming the poll the Least Worst Magpies Import and having just the one vote with those not winning that particular category winning the title as the equally ranked worst imports?

[Magpie_in_aus]

I will ponder this over the weekend. I don't want to make a rash decision like the magpies selectors obviously did with all of these players

[Higgins]

I'm still pondering those unlucky to miss selection for the poll. I know 2006 (or was it 2007) was a long time ago so I have mostly forgotten what he did but would Ben Batger qualify as one of those unlucky candidates?

[Billsy111]

Been a few, but for me Marvin Karawana, and Peter Bohlase the prop from Canterbury. They were both bloody embarrassing.

[Higgins]

@Billsy111 said in Worst Magpies Import Poll:

Peter Bohlase

Oh yes, I had managed to completely erase those moments from my memory but he was certainly one of those on the highly commended list and can count himself very unlucky to miss out on inclusion in the final poll. Think he might be coaching up in the States at the moment.

[Magpie_in_aus]

There was the other lock from Christ's college I remember playing him at school then he was later a magpie. Maybe saffa name to. Six foot 10 or so. Believe he was a flop but can't remember to what degree

[Stargazer]

What about Waratahs lock Nick Palmer?

[Stargazer]

Cardiff Vaega and his younger brother.

[Higgins]

@Stargazer The names keep rolling in!

[Higgins]

Lote Raikabula was another 7s star who flopped at 15s for the Magpies now I come to think of it.

[Nepia]

Well, I stuffed this poll up - maybe the mods can tell me how to edit it? Or we can make this the nominations thread and in a couple of days I'll put a new poll up?

[Higgins]

@Nepia If it becomes a nomination thread can I have the pleasure of nominating Ged Robinson?

[Stargazer]

To me, Mike Coman does not belong in this thread as I actually rated him.

[Nepia]

@Stargazer said in Worst Magpies Import Poll:

To me, Mike Coman does not belong in this thread as I actually rated him.

It's my poll and I've eloquently justified his inclusion.

I'm tempted to add Lamborn now.

[Stargazer]

I can't even remember Luke Rooney.

[Stargazer]

Only watching the Premiership Final with half an eye, as it isn't even remotely as interesting as last night's final, but watching Zarn Sullivan play, I'm considering starting a best exports thread.

[Nepia]

@Stargazer said in Worst Magpies Import Poll:

I can't even remember Luke Rooney.

He played one game when he was really bad (looked like a league player who didn't really know how to play) then got injured in his second game I think.

[Higgins]

@Stargazer said in Worst Magpies Import Poll:

I can't even remember Luke Rooney.

Lucky you. Some of us will never be able to forget him.
Hello
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/3892254/Hawkes-Bay-rugby-signs-ex-Kangaroo

Goodbye

Magpies: Luke who's out for season - NZ Herald

[Chris B.]

@Nepia You bastards poach Coman, May and Franks from Ta$man and have the absolute sauce to then start a thread rubbishing them.

I want the Mighty Kahn included in the poll as well!

Hawkes Bay - the only Mitre 10 Cup team to have an opera named for them....Il Gazza Ladra - The Thieving Magpies!!!

[Magpie_in_aus]

@Chris-B Coman disliked Ta$man so much he would rather play for Canterbury and Hawkes Bay instead.

He is quoted as saying he knows where his moral compass is and isn't willing to get paid in paper bags and doesn't need a new boat. That probably explains why he went elsewhere.