Exodus
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@steven-harris Thought he was good against them in Townsville but yes, for the majority of his AB career, he hasn't fronted sadly, and yes, He certainly is a loss for the Blues more than anything.
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@african-monkey said in Exodus:
@steven-harris Thought he was good against them in Townsville but yes, for the majority of his AB career, he hasn't fronted sadly, and yes, He certainly is a loss for the Blues more than anything.
One game doesn’t make a career. But over a number of seasons, given his size and obvious athleticism, Patrick hasn’t put i enough performances of quality to demand a starting spot. A bit like Shannon Frizell. Nearly but ?
Damien McKenzie seems more like a 7s rugby player, playing 15s. His preference for running cross field makes it difficult for those supporting him. So while he can beat players, he really relies on broken field situations to be effective - and much more risky in tight games at test level.
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@kev looks to me that he plays much more to instructions for AB's now. He is more combative at the breakdown contests when in the vicinity but in contrast seeks to put others in position to take a gap more than taking defenders on himself. Bit like a league playmaker making the opposition defence have to cover more options.
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I don't know him, but Chris Gabriel (Auckland Academy & U19?) has signed with Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi.
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I vaguley remember seeing it posted somewhere else, but to be sure, I'm posting it here:
Jacob Pierce has signed with Toshiba Brave Lupus.
Media release: https://www.bravelupus.com/news/211018_1/
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This could go in many threads, but Will Warbrick (NZ sevens) believed to have signed with Melbourne Storm
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Slade McDowall (Otago) has signed with the New England Free Jacks.
Isaac Salmon ( Ta$man) has signed with Toronto Arrows.
https://torontoarrows.com/news/signings-211123/
Andy Ellis has re-signed with.
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@stargazer Think this was his first year with the Auckland NPC squad, and unfortunately he didn't get to play.
EDIT: He's only 21, so not much experience! He was in the 2020 NZ U20 training squad. Looks like he got a game off the bench last year against Northland.
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@stargazer said in Exodus:
Andy Ellis has re-signed with
Shit, how old is Angela these days? I didn't want him in the ABs most of his AB career, but wouldn't have minded having him this year.
Andy Ellis is 37 and will be 38 in February.
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I'll whack this is here, Japanese getting then early for the new 5 year residency rule.