Blues 2019
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@tim said in Blues 2019:
@northlandallday said in Blues 2019:
Shaun Stevenson
Yeah, that's who I meant. As far as I know he is only signed to the end of this season for the Chiefs.
That's the problem the franchises are very haphazard with their contract announcements. Some they announce and others they don't, it's weird. Social media isn't their strongest suit. Others will be deep in negotiations about now.
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@northlandallday said in Blues 2019:
@tim said in Blues 2019:
@northlandallday said in Blues 2019:
Shaun Stevenson
Yeah, that's who I meant. As far as I know he is only signed to the end of this season for the Chiefs.
That's the problem the franchises are very haphazard with their contract announcements. Some they announce and others they don't, it's weird. Social media isn't their strongest suit. Others will be deep in negotiations about now.
I don't think players are actually obliged to have their employment conditions publicised. Maybe they need to have their permission asked? Most say it isn't a problem then it can be referred to. Some just slip through the cracks as a minor signing that no amount of googling can find then it becomes a little sensitive when negotiations are going on.
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@tim said in Blues 2019:
@kiwidom Both Ioane's are only contracted to the end of this year.
I see Reiko is linked with the Chiefs too.
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If we've got the Ioanes, then recruitment priorities become a bit clearer.
1 Hooker
Karl Tu’inukuafe
1 Tighthead
1 Blindside
1 Number 8
1 Halfback
1 2nd 5
1 Centre
1 Fullback/Wing - Shaun StevensonDepending on injuries we might need another set-piece lock.
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@tim said in Blues 2019:
If we've got the Ioanes, then recruitment priorities become a bit clearer.
1 Hooker
Karl Tu’inukuafe
1 Tighthead
1 Blindside
1 Number 8
1 Halfback
1 2nd 5
1 Centre
1 Fullback/WingDepending on injuries we might need another set-piece lock.
Fuck off Aucklander
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Michael Little! But I assume he still has Japanese commitments..
I think Rieko is good enough to play 13 most of the time at SR level and move back to the wing for the ABs. It's probably the best use of resources for the Blues.
When SBW is out? I have no idea. The NPC might advance some of the fringe players chances Tua, Manu, Leger or maybe even Plummer. No standouts there. So maybe Collins by default? Bleh
Little would solve that
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@duluth said in Blues 2019:
This is not something I want to happen.. but would Umaga sign a 36 year old Nonu?
For one season, would that be such a disaster? He would provide a tonne of stability in the midfield.
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Just heard through my contact that both Ioane boys have resigned with the Blues,but for only the 2019 season,apparently the NZRFU got involved.
Much will depend on how Blues perform next year if both brothers are to stay with the Auckland franchise.
Akira apparently feels his game is being held back and to develop further a change a scene was on the table,which in my opinion is a fair assessment .
Says a little more out the coaching or non coaching..
What I am quite interested in,now that they have signed Leon McDonald..Is Alister Rogers still in the mix and is Steve Jackson worth persisting with..?
Personally I would have Tom Coventry as my forward coach given what I have heard from several players.
