Chiefs 2023
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@Nepia said in Chiefs 2023:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2023:
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
Randle is listed as the attack coach and Hill an assistant coach. Hill, likely responsible for the inside backs and kicking.
I wonder about their contract status. Both should be nervous.
On paper they took the team to - a terrible Tupaea pass and PGS being an idiot - a win away from making the final. That probably looks good on paper. (Not saying I agree but I can see them getting leeway for it).
That's fair actually.
Adding Dmac back and we should solidify our spot as the third best NZ side, which is probably about right given the talent available (and available to sign).
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All jokes aside, at Super level, George Bridge would be an instant and significant upgrade on all of our outside backs.
I think he would make an excellent Super fullback. He's not slow, and he's actually a very good link player.
However if the game plan is throw it to Bridgey and wait for the magic then yeah, it won't go well.
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@mariner4life said in Chiefs 2023:
All jokes aside, at Super level, George Bridge would be an instant and significant upgrade on all of our outside backs.
I think he would make an excellent Super fullback. He's not slow, and he's actually a very good link player.
However if the game plan is throw it to Bridgey and wait for the magic then yeah, it won't go well.
I actually agree and think I'd prefer him rather at NPC level than who we just inherited off you blokes. Bridge would have been steady, instead we now have Tiatia who's as likely to be a match winner or match loser.
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@mariner4life said in Chiefs 2023:
All jokes aside, at Super level, George Bridge would be an instant and significant upgrade on all of our outside backs.
I think he would make an excellent Super fullback. He's not slow, and he's actually a very good link player.
However if the game plan is throw it to Bridgey and wait for the magic then yeah, it won't go well.
I buy into that as long as it meant DMac at 10 and we found some wingers that could make breaks/beat a man with power or speed.
He would actually make a decent Super level 15 (although I really can't remember his kicking abilities). He does read games well and has a good basic skillset. Just couldn't break his way through 1 ply toilet paper.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
@FakatavaAllBlack said in Chiefs 2023:
@Bovidae George Bridge is off contract!!!👀🤩
No thanks. I said "suitable replacement", not safe, slow white boy.
We do already have Trask. (Bridge would actually be an upgrade)
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
@FakatavaAllBlack said in Chiefs 2023:
@Bovidae George Bridge is off contract!!!👀🤩
No thanks. I said "suitable replacement", not safe, slow white boy.
Slow but not safe, I think you'll find.
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What's Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepken's contract like at the Blues? Surely being a Naki boy the Chiefs would be looking at him considering his limited minutes in Auckland... just a thought.
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@Canes4life I've mentioned that he could be a target, for the reasons you state.
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@Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye
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@Yeetyaah that probably says it all then, he will be an exciting acquisition.
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@Canes4life I will never forget the day JRK went down to chch & was instrumental in the Naki securing the shield for a week
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@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:
@Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye
The Blues signed him for 3 years, so he should have one more left. I guess he could be released early like Narawa was? Fullback is well covered and he’s been passed by Lam in the wing rankings
