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    #766

    @Kiwiwomble said in Super Rugby 2024:

    good

    Good.

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    #767

    They should call Cruden. He passes these regulations

    Currently only two fit 10s in the squad

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    wrote on last edited by Canes4life
    #768

    Not surprised. Blues bid to get Beaudy for the playoffs has failed.

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350290854/blues-bold-bid-bring-back-all-blacks-star-beauden-barrett-fails

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    #769

    Taranaki tighthead prop (and ex Sacred Heart), Crusader Faletagoai, is playing club rugby for College Rifles in Auckland. Injury cover?

    edit: He's also in the Auckland NPC Contenders squad, so maybe coming back to Auckland?

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    replied to Kirwan on last edited by
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    @Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed

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    replied to nzzp on last edited by
    #772

    @nzzp said in Blues 2024:

    @Kirwan well deserved. He's really perservered and seeing the benefits now. Stoked to see him succeed

    I’ve always been a fan, but this is the first year I’ve thought he could be an All Black. A ten that can tackle is a novelty these days.

    His kicking game has been awesome.

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    wrote on last edited by
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    Excellent choice. I think he has to be very very close to an AB jersey - I'd actually like to see how he would go at that level given his body size and capability to cover 12.

    My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

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    replied to gt12 on last edited by
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    @gt12 said in Blues 2024:

    My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

    We already know the answer

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    replied to Duluth on last edited by gt12
    #775

    @Duluth said in Blues 2024:

    @gt12 said in Blues 2024:

    My guess is that he is in competition with Havili for the inside back utility role. It will be interesting to see who they go with there.

    We already know the answer

    I think we do, but it's an interesting test. To be fair, if they pick Havili as a 12 who covers 10, maybe that's justified if they go with Dmac, Barrett, Perofeta.

    I personally would select Plummer ahead of Perofeta as this stage though, and if they choose 3 10s, we don't really need extra 10 cover.

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    replied to Kirwan on last edited by
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    @Kirwan said in Blues 2024:

    If the Blues go on and win the title does Plummer keep his spot over Beaudy next year? Would be pretty brutal if he was dropped.

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    #777

    I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

    If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

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    replied to Kirwan on last edited by
    #778

    @Kirwan
    I think Perofeta is already well behind Plummer.

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    replied to Kirwan on last edited by
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    @Kirwan said in Blues 2024:

    I dont't get the BB hate (well I guess I do from Canes fans). He'll be a strong option at fullback, and a great backup ten. Just looking at the injuries this year at ten, having three quality options is great for the squad.

    If Plummer keeps this form up the person who should be worried is Perofeta.

    I think the BB hate from last year was more directed at Leon.

    He absolutely refused to even consider another option at 10 even though these days Beauden is a superior 15 than 10.

    Will be interesting if Zarn sticks around given he is off contract I think.

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    replied to Kirwan on last edited by
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    @Kirwan it's not hate against BB, as a non Blues supporter I'm just saying it would be harsh on Plummer if he was able to do what BB failed to and win a title for the Blues at 10 and then lose his spot to a player that's clearly passed his best.

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    wrote on last edited by
    #781

    As a Blues fan, I want all three pushing each other to improve. If BB gets a shot and plays better, good for him.

    Remember in 2014/15 people saying the same about Carter. He managed to put together an epic 12 months. Way too early to write off a player like him.

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    replied to Kirwan on last edited by
    #782

    @Kirwan fair call, iron sharpens iron so to speak. Plenty of depth in a key position which is what you want aswell I guess.

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    #783

    Development Player of the Year - Xavi Taele
    nib Blues Rookie of the Year - Kahlia Awa
    Team Toa Player of the Year - James Thompson
    Blues Rookie of the Year - Cole Forbes
    nib Blues Team Member of the Year - Amy Courtney
    Love the Jersey Award - Adrian Choat
    Blues Players’ Player of the Year - Hoskins Sotutu
    Community Award - Rob Rush
    Mealamu Medal Club Person of the Year - Tāne Wolfgramm (social media)
    nib Blues Back of the Year - Katelyn Vahaakolo
    Blues Back of the Year - Taufa Funaki
    nib Blues Forward of the Year - Aldora Itunu
    Blues Forward of the Year - Dalton Papali’i
    Fans’ Player of the Year Award - nib Blues Katelyn Vahaakolo
    Fans’ Player of the Year Award - Blues Hoskins Sotutu
    nib Blues Player of the Year - Katelyn Vahaakolo
    Blues Player of the Year - Harry Plummer

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    #784

    Eklund re -signed 2026

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    #785

    Shame, Shame, Shame -

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