Hurricanes 2023
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@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I've said it here before but B Sullivan gives me massive C Smith vibes. Similar build and a slick pass. That pass to Ardie against the Blues to win was a beaut.
Not as defensively sound as Smith (who is?) but on attack a lot to like.
Can be very hot and cold still though. He has dished up some shocking games at different levels. Hopefully it is all ironing out the wrinkles and he is learning lots because he does have something about him.
His brother needs to get away from the Blues logjam as well but The Highlanders would be his only realistic prospect to get lots of time.
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@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I've said it here before but B Sullivan gives me massive C Smith vibes. Similar build and a slick pass. That pass to Ardie against the Blues to win was a beaut.
Not as defensively sound as Smith (who is?) but on attack a lot to like.
I hope you're right. He initially kept his position after Proctor returned but after watching him in games after this one he was a bit up and down. I'm surprised just how young Proctor still is (14/5/1999) so haven't written him off yet. His attack has been a lot better in recent NPC game and his defense has always been good. Another center options is PUJ of course but seems better suited to 2nd 5. As does the young Higgins but maybe he could also play center
Higgins is the one who I think has the most potential although he may lack the speed to play center. So we could end up with three quality 2nd 5 options (including Barrett) and two competing for center. Although Patafilo looks like he could be a good enough center at super rugby level if required
Lots of option but we need at least 1 to step up and grab this spot playing outside Barrett
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@Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I've said it here before but B Sullivan gives me massive C Smith vibes. Similar build and a slick pass. That pass to Ardie against the Blues to win was a beaut.
Not as defensively sound as Smith (who is?) but on attack a lot to like.
Can be very hot and cold still though. He has dished up some shocking games at different levels. Hopefully it is all ironing out the wrinkles and he is learning lots because he does have something about him.
His brother needs to get away from the Blues logjam as well but The Highlanders would be his only realistic prospect to get lots of time.
One day we could see them together but the planets don't seem to align that well.If Barrett plays 2nd 5 Sullivan's brother would surely be an option for the starting FB at the Canes. Zarn seems to be a level above his older brother and from the little Ive seen of him better than Love and Moorby.
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@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I've said it here before but B Sullivan gives me massive C Smith vibes. Similar build and a slick pass. That pass to Ardie against the Blues to win was a beaut.
Not as defensively sound as Smith (who is?) but on attack a lot to like.
Can be very hot and cold still though. He has dished up some shocking games at different levels. Hopefully it is all ironing out the wrinkles and he is learning lots because he does have something about him.
His brother needs to get away from the Blues logjam as well but The Highlanders would be his only realistic prospect to get lots of time.
One day we could see them together but the planets don't seem to align that well.If Barrett plays 2nd 5 his brother would surely be an option for the starting FB at the Canes. He seems to be a level above his older brother and from the little Ive seen of him better than Love and Moorby.
I doubt he would look to go into a three way battle though and possibly thinks he can learn more being around BB and Perofeta.
I would really like him to find somewhere to get time at 10 though. He is one of those players that have time on the ball and an accurate, as well as strong, boot. -
@Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Winger said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Crucial said in Hurricanes 2023:
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2023:
I've said it here before but B Sullivan gives me massive C Smith vibes. Similar build and a slick pass. That pass to Ardie against the Blues to win was a beaut.
Not as defensively sound as Smith (who is?) but on attack a lot to like.
Can be very hot and cold still though. He has dished up some shocking games at different levels. Hopefully it is all ironing out the wrinkles and he is learning lots because he does have something about him.
His brother needs to get away from the Blues logjam as well but The Highlanders would be his only realistic prospect to get lots of time.
One day we could see them together but the planets don't seem to align that well.If Barrett plays 2nd 5 his brother would surely be an option for the starting FB at the Canes. He seems to be a level above his older brother and from the little Ive seen of him better than Love and Moorby.
I doubt he would look to go into a three way battle though and possibly thinks he can learn more being around BB and Perofeta.
I would really like him to find somewhere to get time at 10 though. He is one of those players that have time on the ball and an accurate, as well as strong, boot.The fact Beauden will probably gap it after the World Cup means there will be an opportunity at 10 for Zarn to slot into. Wouldn't hurt spending one more year learning under Beaudy.
On the other hand if he made a shift to the Canes he will not only link up with his brother but also a player who he developed a rather handy combination with at Kings College, in Aiden Morgan, when they won the Auckland schools title.
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@Duluth said in Hurricanes 2023:
Not sure why people keep mentioning Zarn in non Blues threads. He signed a 3 year deal late last year. He's free to move in 2025
Ok thanks. unsure why his name first came up. And with Barrett likely to head off after next year he has an opportunity at the Blues to get a starting spot anyway
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Duluth Players being released early is not foreign to Super Rugby anymore, especially if they want to move to another NZ franchise. Josh Ioane being a good example.
Hopefully this ends up being true for old mate Prinsep.
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@Stargazer said in Hurricanes 2023:
@Duluth Players being released early is not foreign to Super Rugby anymore, especially if they want to move to another NZ franchise. Josh Ioane being a good example.
And the Chiefs did that for Bailyn.
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@Canes4life said in Hurricanes 2023:
Hopefully this ends up being true for old mate Prinsep.
Has he played at all this NPC? He was captain last year and a regular starter. This year he's neither and the team is doing so much better.
TBH I prefer him to Blackwell. But at NPC level I'm pleased Wellington have Blackwell. His combination with Bird is good enough at this level. As long as some stars are in other positions in the forwards. And there are no big weaknesses
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@Stargazer Shame he wasn’t injured for longer like the whole of next years super rugby comp.
