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Billy Webb

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Jason Emery cops a 4 week ban
 
IMO a bit heavy handed when you look at the inconsistency of some of the rulings SANZAR* dish out but for what it was, no issues really.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79294929/Highlanders-back-Jason-Emery-banned-for-four-weeks-for-dangerous-tackle-of-Sharks-fullback-Willie-le-Roux'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79294929/Highlanders-back-Jason-Emery-banned-for-four-weeks-for-dangerous-tackle-of-Sharks-fullback-Willie-le-Roux</a>
 
*What is SANZAR now? SAJANZAR
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Agree in every respect taniwha.
But if the resultant "message" is that players have to take a degree of care, then I think that's for the better.
I still cringe when I see replays of Le Roux landing. It was bloody close to being a rugby tragedy.

taniwharugby

Another injury to TKB - broken hand
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79346971/tawera-kerrbarlow-suffers-a-broken-hand-in-another-injury-blow-for-chiefs'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79346971/tawera-kerrbarlow-suffers-a-broken-hand-in-another-injury-blow-for-chiefs</a>

Unco

Fuck. That's some shit luck. And Ngatai's still out too.
 
At least ALB, Bird and Harris are back and Hames is making his debut from the bench.

Crucial

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Super Rugby sensation Damian McKenzie has re-signed with the Chiefs for the next two seasons.
The 21-year-old has extended his initial two-year contract with the franchise to commit until the end of the 2018 campaign.
 
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<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79547702/super-rugby-sensation-damian-mckenzie-resigns-with-chiefs-for-two-years'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79547702/super-rugby-sensation-damian-mckenzie-resigns-with-chiefs-for-two-years</a>
 
Also just realised how much Titch must be watching this kid play and wondering what he would be like in the open spaces of a sevens game.

Frye

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<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79547702/super-rugby-sensation-damian-mckenzie-resigns-with-chiefs-for-two-years'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79547702/super-rugby-sensation-damian-mckenzie-resigns-with-chiefs-for-two-years</a>
 
Also just realised how much Titch must be watching this kid play and wondering what he would be like in the open spaces of a sevens game.
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That's a great call.
 
All Blacks certainly wouldn't miss him but Chiefs would. Who are the other fullbacks in the Chiefs squad?
 
Horrell I guess.

Stargazer

Chiefs media release about Damian McKenzie re-signing: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/209-mckenzie-commits-to-gallagher-chiefs'>http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/209-mckenzie-commits-to-gallagher-chiefs</a>

Crucial

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That's a great call.
 
All Blacks certainly wouldn't miss him but Chiefs would. Who are the other fullbacks in the Chiefs squad?
 
Horrell I guess.
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Tony Pulu is a pretty good fullback and has a good kick on him but yeah, DMac would be a big loss.
 
I see in the article on Stuff they mention that he turned down the Blues and Saders who offered him the 10 jersey. That news will put their current 10s on notice.

SammyC

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Tony Pulu is a pretty good fullback and has a good kick on him but yeah, DMac would be a big loss. 
I see in the article on Stuff they mention that he turned down the Blues and Saders who offered him the 10 jersey. That news will put their current 10s on notice.</blockquote>
 
Interesting indeed considering the saders don't have a coach for next year. Is riach picking the side now?

Tim

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Tony Pulu is a pretty good fullback and has a good kick on him but yeah, DMac would be a big loss.
 
I see in the article on Stuff they mention that he turned down the Blues and Saders who offered him the 10 jersey. That news will put their current 10s on notice.
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I'd really like to see West get a run at fullback.

Unco

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Chiefs media release about Damian McKenzie re-signing: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/209-mckenzie-commits-to-gallagher-chiefs'>http://www.chiefs.co.nz/news/news/latest-news/209-mckenzie-commits-to-gallagher-chiefs</a>
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The NZ Herald, the Official Blues fluffers, release about Damian McKenzie re-signing:
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11632923'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11632923</a>
 
But don't worry, maybe he'll sign in 2019!
 
God, the Herald is such shit. I mean really, how the fuck is McKenzie's decision a blow for the Blues when that was already a long shot anyway? Every year they pin all their hopes on the Blues somehow managing to sign <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Johnny Wilkinson</strike> <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Juan Martin Hernandez</strike> <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Beauden Barrett</strike> <strike>Aaron Cruden</strike> <strike>Beauden Barrett</strike> Damian McKenzie. They'd make the absolute worst poker players, ignoring all the simpler hands because they're constantly praying for a miracle hand.

Crucial

The Herald were hardly Blues fluffers when they ran a concerted campaign to drum Kirwan out as coach.

ACT Crusader

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Crucial" data-cid="576719" data-time="1462315251">The Herald were hardly Blues fluffers when they ran a concerted campaign to drum Kirwan out as coach.</blockquote>
 
Why is that? Kirwan was bad for Blues rugby so the Herald wanted him gone!

Crucial

They hammered the players as well as the coach. 
I still maintain that part of the reason Kirwan failed was that it was difficult to instill confidence when every man and their dog were having a crack at them.

taniwharugby

why should they be immune to criticism?
 
Tana at least seems to be trying to engage the stakeholders (Auckland, NH, Northland and fans) whereas Lam and SJK never did that, talked about it, but didn't do anything, while he is creeping along on the field, in a way it is probably better for Tana the rest of the NZ franchises are so strong too, makes him look better if the Blues win, and given more leeway if they lose - Lam and SJK never had the luxury of such strong NZ competition IMO

African Monkey

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The NZ Herald, the Official Blues fluffers, release about Damian McKenzie re-signing:
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11632923'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11632923</a>
 
But don't worry, maybe he'll sign in 2019!
 
God, the Herald is such shit. I mean really, how the fuck is McKenzie's decision a blow for the Blues when that was already a long shot anyway? Every year they pin all their hopes on the Blues somehow managing to sign <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Johnny Wilkinson</strike> <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Juan Martin Hernandez</strike> <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Beauden Barrett</strike> <strike>Aaron Cruden</strike> <strike>Beauden Barrett</strike> Damian McKenzie. They'd make the absolute worst poker players, ignoring all the simpler hands because they're constantly praying for a miracle hand.
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The NZ Herald, the Official Blues fluffers, release about Damian McKenzie re-signing:
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11632923'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11632923</a>
 
But don't worry, maybe he'll sign in 2019!
 
God, the Herald is such shit. I mean really, how the fuck is McKenzie's decision a blow for the Blues when that was already a long shot anyway? Every year they pin all their hopes on the Blues somehow managing to sign <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Johnny Wilkinson</strike> <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Juan Martin Hernandez</strike> <strike>Dan Carter</strike> <strike>Beauden Barrett</strike> <strike>Aaron Cruden</strike> <strike>Beauden Barrett</strike> Damian McKenzie. They'd make the absolute worst poker players, ignoring all the simpler hands because they're constantly praying for a miracle hand.
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They are a bunch of clowns who do everything to bring us down. Sopoaga or Cruden to the Blues for next seasons rumour mill and then when it predictably doesn't happen, we'll get the 'No-one wants to play for the Blues' rubbish.

Bovidae

Some more info about Hames' injury and his long road to recovery. Well done for staying in NZ and chasing his AB dream.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79592919/chiefs-punt-paying-off-for-kane-hames-as-he-gets-another-shot-at-super-rugby'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79592919/chiefs-punt-paying-off-for-kane-hames-as-he-gets-another-shot-at-super-rugby</a>

Crash

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Some more info about Hames' injury and his long road to recovery. Well done for staying in NZ and chasing his AB dream.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79592919/chiefs-punt-paying-off-for-kane-hames-as-he-gets-another-shot-at-super-rugby'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/79592919/chiefs-punt-paying-off-for-kane-hames-as-he-gets-another-shot-at-super-rugby</a>
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Yeah especially as it looks like the Clan could do with his services, just as much as the Chiefs - suddenly he is in demand!

SouthernMan

Fletcher Smith has been called into the Highlanders as a replacement for Hayden Parker.

bobily

And Hame Faiva has been called in for Liam Coltman. Temporarily, I think.

Higgins

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Fletcher Smith has been called into the Highlanders as a replacement for Hayden Parker.
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I can vaguely recall the name but not his performances for Otago. Can anyone down that way let us know if this is a worthy selection or just a sticking a pile of names into a barrel, giving it a shake and a blindfolded lucky dip, lets take the first name drawn out selection.

The Silver Fern

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