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    frugby
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    @Tim I thought Steven Harris said Evans was out of favour and was seeking an early release?

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    @frugby from Auckland, not Blues, I know some Aucklanders dont get the distinction 😉 🎣

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    @frugby
    Ok we we see in time if Fihaki moves and were JRK goes won't we.

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    @gt12
    Yeah LF has gone leaves Reece still recuperating from injury,Springer and Fihaki wing options for next season no FB cover behind Jordan as Havilli and Fihaki are not seen as FB options and Burke will start at First Five so they are looking for FB/wing cover.
    Nanai will not be there next season.

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    @Chris Oh, it could certainly happen. I just think it would be a bizarre move for JRK to make at this stage of his career. If he wants to be an AB, needs to be starting games in the next couple of years.

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    @frugby
    JRK I know was also talking to the Highlanders but I heard was leaning towards the Crusaders.
    not 100% were he will go.

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    @Chris Do you know if he talking to the Chiefs as well? They may need a FB if Stevenson leaves.

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    replied to frugby on last edited by
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    @frugby

    I only heard the Crusaders and Highlanders.

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    So who could come in?

    Hodgman & Laulala
    Probably need to recruit an experienced prop. There were rumours of one moving to Northland

    Ahio maybe?

    Tucker, Robinson & Plumtree
    Edward Annandale has basically been confirmed

    2 more loosies? Or a lock and a loosie? It depends on where they see Suafoa playing I guess

    Che Clark is rumoured to be contracted

    Pieta if we need another loosie?
    Craig or Beehre if it's another lock? Or maybe an import like McWhannell who was being chased?

    Barrett
    Jock McKenzie seems likely. Has played for the Blues before and can play fullback too.
    Cashmore a possibility?

    RTS
    Rumours of imports - Goodhue, Umaga-Jensens etc. I'd prefer a younger player from the region

    Tangitau & JRK
    Spencer at fullback? I guess that depends on 7's?
    Keep room for an NPC bolter?


    I'm sure I've forgotten some obvious names..

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    @Duluth Finlay Brewis

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    Are any of the Kiwi sides likely to poach some of the Kiwis turning out for some of the Aussie franchises, for next season? It has happened in the past.

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    replied to Duluth on last edited by
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    @Duluth Leo Gordon or Essendon Tuitupou could be the young midfield option

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    replied to SBW1 on last edited by Stargazer
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    @SBW1 You should first ask the question, whether any of them is off-contract. The next question is, are they worth poaching.

    Already signed for next SR season by their current franchises are Ekuasi Vaiolini, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Chase Tiatia, Jack Debreczeni and Sefo Kautai.

    I think that leaves Taleni Seu, Manasa Mataele and maybe Stacey Ili (not counting players like Charlie Gamble). I'd sign Ili in a heartbeat, but I'm wearing a black & white eye patch. 😉

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    @KiwiMurph Leo Gordan has big chance

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    Felix Kalapu is another playing for an Australian team (Force).

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    @Tim If the info I have received is correct I will be curious to see how Brazilian prop Wilton Rebolo goes for Northland in the upcoming NPC , Rebolo who is 27 plays tight head , has a reputation as a destructive scrummager , he can also slip into hooker if required
    Definitely an unknown quantity he did played for New York in the 2022 MLR keeping Kalolo Tuiloma on the bench through the finals
    Was signed by the Western Force before the 2023 but never featured during the season

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    Development Player of the Year - Byron Smith
    Community Player of the Year - Joshua Fusitu’a
    Team Toa Player of the Year - Rob Rush
    Mahi Man - Ricky Riccitelli
    Keven Mealamu medal - Ash Draper
    Back of the Year - Bryce Heem
    Forward of the Year - Adrian Choat
    Players Player of the Year - Mark Telea
    Player of the Year - Mark Telea

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    Byron Smith was an NZ U19 and Blues U20 first five.

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    @Tim thought Adrian Choat was very good , I’m a little biased though

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    @Steven-Harris said in Blues 2023:

    Was signed by the Western Force before the 2023 but never featured during the season

    Rebelo was a late injury replacement starter against the Chiefs (played 64 mins). I remember he conceded at least one scrum penalty.

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