Blues 2022

Bovidae

I mentioned previously that I was surprised that the Blues didn't at least try Robinson at lock to end games, particularly with the depth of the loosies.

trodthesod

Don’t know if Ben Née Née and Sam Slade are already contracted,but thought both played well for Samoa recently.

KiwiMurph

it's pretty poor squad management if they lose Pierce. He's basically a ready made replacement for Patty T game style wise and has shown in his Super chances he can seriously foot it at this level.

Kirwan

@kiwimurph said in Blues 2022:

it's pretty poor squad management if they lose Pierce. He's basically a ready made replacement for Patty T game style wise and has shown in his Super chances he can seriously foot it at this level.

He seems to have all the attributes to be a very good Super Rugby player, it's strange why he didn't get more starts especially in the SRA when Patrick was injured. Off field/attitude issues?

Good to see Patrick has signed to 2025, first AB to sign for that long. You could argue he was the difference between the Blues success in SRA to SRTT. He's a big hole to fill.

Tim

So with the Blues needing two locks and a midfielder, has anyone heard any rumours?

Maybe @Nogusta ?

Wonder if Chocobares is still interested?

Daffy Jaffy

@tim I hope that Corey Evans will step up to take Faiane's spot. Have no clue about Locks. I would look seriously at Cridge if he stays fit this NPC. There was talk that they were looking overseas for an experienced lock. Also Dalzell trained with them this year so could get a gig if he impresses for Auckland. I really hope Pierce stays around. He deserves a chance at cracking the 23.

Duluth

Maybe they’ll select Tucker again? I assume he only had a one year deal at the Brumbies?

Tim

@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:

There was talk that they were looking overseas for an experienced lock

Any idea who might be available from foreign ranks?

taniwharugby

@daffy-jaffy yea Evans woukd be good because if he makes the blues I reckon it increases the chance of him coming back to Northland 😁

Machpants

@tim said in Blues 2022:

@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:

There was talk that they were looking overseas for an experienced lock

Any idea who might be available from foreign ranks?

Ask the Canes coaches, they are awesome at recruiting humungous overseas locks

nzzp

@machpants said in Blues 2022:

@tim said in Blues 2022:

@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:

There was talk that they were looking overseas for an experienced lock

Any idea who might be available from foreign ranks?

Ask the Canes coaches, they are awesome at recruiting humungous overseas locks

they just look tall next to Ardie

Daffy Jaffy

@taniwharugby Where be this strange "North Land" of which you speak?

Nogusta

@tim yea pretty sure Evans has been signed already

KiwiMurph

@nogusta nice.

Daffy Jaffy

The Blues posted this clip of Moses Leo's poach try all over their social media today. Maybe he's in their sights for a midfield squad place next season? Is Tele'a's place under threat from up and coming talent?

Nogusta

Blues on the lookout for a new defense coach according to the sauce!

Daffy Jaffy

@nogusta Maybe Tana is off to Moana Pacifica?

gt12

@daffy-jaffy said in Blues 2022:

@nogusta Maybe Tana is off to Moana Pacifica?

Seems the obvious place for him to go.

KiwiMurph

gt12

@kiwimurph said in Blues 2022:

Although I hope for a Chief’s miracle against the Blues, I’m looking forward to seeing if RTS can come in and show that he is international quality.

The Silver Fern

Blues 2022