Blues 2019
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2019:
@Yeetyaah Chiefs caught wind of what was going on..not sure if it’s a smart decision on his part especially if Weber is your number 1 halfback and the coach is still Cooper..good luck to him,but it’s a dumb move on his part..would have been the starting halfback at the Blues..
Why is not going to a hopelessly run franchise not a good move? Blues are yet to prove they are out of their funk (even if they do look better)
Word is that Cooper won't last.
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@Hooroo it’s the best way to challenge yourself ,if he’s quite happy to sit on the bench, then so be it..!
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@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2019:
@Hooroo it’s the best way to challenge yourself ,if he’s quite happy to sit on the bench, then so be it..!
I am picturing that he won't be on the bench much next season. He wasn't going to move this season
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@Steven-Harris Agree that he would have been starting at the Blues. Still think he'll push Weber out though.
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@Yeetyaah my disappointment is probably more in and around the fact we (the Blues)can’t seem to sign anyone of quality in many key positions..teams with average halves don’t win Super Rugby titles..which is why I am so critical of Tony Hanks the so called recruitment officer..I could write a list of players on this guys watch who have not scrubbed up on his watch not to mention the non signing of many players who gone on to be rock stars at other franchises and that list would be bigger again..
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Just heard through a contact Sam Nock will be the starting halfback for the Canes game on Friday night..has not been re signed as yet, but sounds like he is playing for his future..
Pulu apparently does not have a contract..but it’s seems its not out of the realms that the Blues may resign him because he could be staying in NZ..
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@Steven-Harris do the Blues take a punt on Nock and hope he matures into a decent halfback or do they toss him to the scrap heap? I suppose they are damned if they do, damned if they don't.
I would get rid of Pulu though, he has reached his ceiling IMO.
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@Canes4life I think your spot on..Can you imagine Nock behind a Saders pack..?,even Bryn Hall looks half decent, but Nock has got a much better pass..apparently Leon MacDonald works with the Blues halfbacks..that’s because he played halfback...not..!.
Do yourself a favour Blues..I have got Former All Black Dean Kenny’s Phone number, when it comes to halfback critique I have never meet anyone better... -
I think Nock has something he just hasn't had the right direction around him maybe now he has I think he will grow his game.Great Pass good box kick 2 great elements for a HB just needs regular game time.
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Canes4lifereplied to Steven Harris on 7 May 2019, 02:10 last edited by Canes4life 7 May 2019, 02:11
@Steven-Harris If the Bues don't want him I would be more than happy if the Canes picked him up. He is definately better than Finlay Christie.
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@Steven-Harris any other oil on Friday's team?
Pleased that Nock is starting.
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@KiwiMurph ,could be a change at first five as well and Robinson might be rested or off the bench..that’s about all I could gleem,
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@Steven-Harris Thanks. I really like those changes if so.
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@KiwiMurph me too,I think Robinson needs to be rested
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@Steven-Harris yep, northland need him fresh 😎
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@KiwiMurph Tele'as ban is up so may come on to the bench or start? Duffie probably gets another run given Caleb Clarke didn't look too healthy at the end of the game.
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Just aslong as Nonu starts against Laumape.
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@KiwiMurph Nock and Plummer to start? Papalii to start as well with Robinson out. Jed Brown will probably take the reserve loosie spot but would love to see Sotutu get a run. Maybe a shake up in the front row given Saturday nights events? Lindenmuth has been playing for a few weeks now so perhaps he'll be given a crack with Mafileo still out injured.
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No point thinking about it too much @Rocky-Rockbottom, the Canes are going to ease in on Friday night.
Got my name and avatar locked and loaded already. 😆
P.s the game will be well over by the weekend. 😉
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@Nogusta Robinson out? Or just being given a spell?
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@taniwharugby not too sure...an earlier post suggested he was being rested or off the bench maybe. I reckon if hes fit he plays! If he's not named he'll be injured.
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@Nogusta said in Blues 2019:
@KiwiMurph Nock and Plummer to start? Papalii to start as well with Robinson out. Jed Brown will probably take the reserve loosie spot but would love to see Sotutu get a run. Maybe a shake up in the front row given Saturday nights events? Lindenmuth has been playing for a few weeks now so perhaps he'll be given a crack with Mafileo still out injured.
If Robinson is on the bench. I'd love to see him as the lock cover on the bench and Sotutu as the backrower on the bench.
With two openside options(Papali'i and Gibson) in the starting line-up, we don't need Jed Brown. We're better served with a point of difference off the bench, and Sotutu would provide that.
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Well that has a worse selectorial decision than lock at the Crusaders.
Two time title winning captain and AB great excluded for Xavier Rush.
Edit: Actually his brother should probably be there at lock too.
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Fitzy also says hi.
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Facepalm
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Christ on a bike, who picked that?
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@Nepia said in Blues 2019:
@nzzp said in Blues 2019:
Christ on a bike, who picked that?
All the Blues coaches bar Ted?
ha ha ha, JK and Tana collaborated on the best XV to take the field
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Funny that Mils appears in both the Blues All Time All Blacks XV and the Chiefs version.
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That team is just so fucked. Strangely i am most upset with the inclusion of a guy who is a deadset gun.
Reiko Ioane is only #3 on the all-time pantheon of Blues left wings.
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@Stargazer said in Blues 2019:
Funny that Mils appears in both the Blues All Time All Blacks XV and the Chiefs version.
because Mils is the fucking man.
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@mariner4life They’ve moves Jonah to the right, so who is better than Reiko? joe Roms?
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@Nepia said in Blues 2019:
@mariner4life They’ve moves Jonah to the right, so who is better than Reiko?
what the fuck?
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@mariner4life See my misspelt edit.
Although I think that Reiko will surpass him unless he too has a Roks like form drop off too.
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@Nepia said in Blues 2019:
@mariner4life See my misspelt edit.
Although I think that Reiko will surpass him unless he too has a Roks like form drop off too.
If he does he will have a gun career.
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Caucau is not eligible for this team of course but would fit in to that Blues left wing pantheon debate.
It's fucking hard to compare Rieko and Roks for the Blues at this stage by the way - Roks played on the wing of arguably the best backline in Super Rugby history - Rieko has been carrying a shit team and mucked around e.g. shifted to 12.....
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@mariner4life said in Blues 2019:
That team is just so fucked. Strangely i am most upset with the inclusion of a guy who is a deadset gun.
Reiko Ioane is only #3 on the all-time pantheon of Blues left wings.
You must be thrilled how brown the team is though
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