Hurricanes 2021

[canefan]

@mackerzzzz said in Hurricanes 2021:

The second the got rid of Fletcher Smith I knew they were F***ed he was way better that JGB

The hurricanes need to change their tactics to have a chance this year. Last year they could at least get Laumape moving this year he's been a dud.
And getting rid of the van wouldn't go amiss...
He is too old and he's holding up rayasi's progress.

This year's team might be the worst Canes team in our history

[Mackerzzzz]

@canefan nah 2012 was worse all they had was b barrett and c smith

[Bones]

@higgins said in Hurricanes 2021:

every Swindale Shield

HOBM aren't in the Swindale anymore?

[canefan]

@mackerzzzz said in Hurricanes 2021:

@canefan nah 2012 was worse all they had was b barrett and c smith

The 2012 Hurricanes Super Rugby Squad

Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
Beauden Barrett
Tim Bateman
Michael Bent
James Broadhurst
Richard Buckman
Dane Coles
Jason Eaton
Chris Eaton
Reggie Goodes
David Hall
Jayden Hayward
Cory Jane
Daniel Kirkpatrick
Jack Lam
Alapati Leiua
Faifili Levave
Karl Lowe
Motu Matu’u
Ben May
Tristan Moran
Charlie Ngatai
TJ Perenara
Tusi Pisi
Mark Reddish
Julian Savea
Brad Shields
Conrad Smith
Chris Smylie
Andre Taylor
Jeremy Thrush
Victor Vito

I think 2012 was better. We had BB, Snake, Coles, TJP, Jason Eaton, CJ, and prime Bus, not to mention one time England international Shields, and a bunch of proven S14 veterans

[Bones]

@canefan geez that's a million times better!

[Nepia]

@bones said in Hurricanes 2021:

@canefan geez that's a million times better!

The problem is that on the other side of the ledger was the Hammettuer.

[Winger]

@nepia said in Hurricanes 2021:

@bones said in Hurricanes 2021:

@canefan geez that's a million times better!

The problem is that on the other side of the ledger was the Hammettuer.

The Hammer and Alama were limited but were also far and away better than the current lot.

[mikey07]

@mackerzzzz Taylor went all right.

[canefan]

@nepia said in Hurricanes 2021:

@bones said in Hurricanes 2021:

@canefan geez that's a million times better!

The problem is that on the other side of the ledger was the Hammettuer.

As bad as he was, I'd say him and Holland are a push

[Chris]

Is a massive clean out needed off the field to get the recruitment and on field things right
Very surprised with selections and recruitment at the canes recently.
How much do the Canes miss TJ he seemed to be the heart of the Canes.

[Mackerzzzz]

I disagree that Holland needs to go I think the issue is higher up.

Nobody seems to want to play for the canes

[Winger]

@mackerzzzz said in Hurricanes 2021:

I disagree that Holland needs to go I think the issue is higher up.

Nobody seems to want to play for the canes

Unsure where you get this from

But TBH if I was a very promising young player living in the Canes region and a Canes fan. If all the teams wanted to sign me I doubt if I would sign for the Canes as it is now (esp a taller lock or a 6. And a centre). And a big factor in this is the coaches

[Canes4life]

Coles is back. Jeez this side could probably topple the main side.

Hopefully Love makes a statement at 10.

[Canes4life]

@winger having Coles on the sidelines hasn’t helped aswell. Perenara and Coles are probably the two players that usually bring that extra bit of fizz that more often than not gets the boys up and passionate for the jersey.

[Bovidae]

Is TK Howden injured? I haven't seen him in the Hunters teams.

[Stargazer]

@canes4life said in Hurricanes 2021:

Coles is back. Jeez this side could probably topple the main side.

Hopefully Love makes a statement at 10.

For who hasn't noticed: there is a second picture with the Hurricanes U20s (contenders) squad. Just click on the ">".

I wish this game was televised!

No Tyrone Thompson in the Hunters' team; so either he's injured or they keep him ready for the main game, just in case the coke sniffer falls over his boot laces.

[mikey07]

@canes4life said in Hurricanes 2021:

Coles is back. Jeez this side could probably topple the main side.

Hopefully Love makes a statement at 10.

I totally agree with you look at that backline even with two youngsters at 10 and 15

[Stargazer]

@mikey07 It's interesting that they've named Frank Lochore at 6 in the Hunters' squad, and not the U20s squad, where they're playing Fabish out of position (he's a very promising lock).

[Higgins]

@mikey07 Yet another perplexing selection at 15 there from the selectors. A Morgan has only ever played at first five in the games he has played at Premier level for his club during his time in Wellington.

Wellington Club Rugby: Clubs, Teams & People

Maybe he is being picked after a scintillating display at 15 whilst playing at Premier Reserve level?

[bobily2]

@higgins said in Hurricanes 2021:

@mikey07 Yet another perplexing selection at 15 there from the selectors. A Morgan has only ever played at first five in the games he has played at Premier level for his club during his time in Wellington.

Wellington Club Rugby: Clubs, Teams & People

Maybe he is being picked after a scintillating display at 15 whilst playing at Premier Reserve level?

I imagine they're wanting to give Love experience at 10 (given he is 1 injury away from potentially starting there for the 'Canes), but are reluctant to start him there without a bit of support. So it's all about Love, and nothing to do with Morgan. Which isn't a bad life philosophy.

I don't imagine they're grooming Morgan to play fullback on a more regular basis (fingers crossed they're not, anyway).