Chiefs 2022

[bobily2]

What are peoples thoughts on Dawai? Looks a bit flakey on defense, but might at least be a good squadie - with the hope he learns how to tackle.

[Yeetyaah]

@bobily2 same thoughts. Good on attack, average on defence. Should add that I wouldn't mind him in the squad.

[cliff]

Wouldn't mind narawa either

[Yeetyaah]

@cliff I haven't seen a lot of him but from what I have he seems the part.

[Bovidae]

It appears that Narawa has signed for the Chiefs but is he any better than what the Chiefs currently have?

Lowe
ENS
Wainui
Stevenson

I don't think he is a guaranteed starter.

[cliff]

@bovidae I would have narawa and Lowe on either wings with ens off the bench at least narawa provides abit of size and has pace am not so keen on Stevenson or wainui

[Duluth]

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

It appears that Narawa has signed for the Chiefs but is he any better than what the Chiefs currently have?

Lowe
ENS
Wainui
Stevenson

I don't think he is a guaranteed starter.

A lot better than Stevenson. Maybe he’s replacing him?

[Bovidae]

Stevenson is signed until 2023.

I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.

[gt12]

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

Stevenson is signed until 2023.

I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.

I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?

There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.

[Chris]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

Stevenson is signed until 2023.

I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.

I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?

There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.

No Mate false rumour that one.

[gt12]

@chris said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

Stevenson is signed until 2023.

I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.

I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?

There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.

No Mate false rumour that one.

Dammit. I reckon that kid could wear a black shirt - I’m not sure why they wanted Kini.

[Yeetyaah]

@gt12 was there? I didn't see anything about that. Might be wrong but isn't he a 10 and also quite small?

[Chris]

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

@chris said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

Stevenson is signed until 2023.

I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.

I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?

There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.

No Mate false rumour that one.

Dammit. I reckon that kid could wear a black shirt - I’m not sure why they wanted Kini.

To replace Matale, Fihaki being lined a up as a FB.

[Chris]

@yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 was there? I didn't see anything about that. Might be wrong but isn't he a 10 and also quite small?

Fihaki is a FB/ Wing. 6ft 4,100kg

[gt12]

@yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 was there? I didn't see anything about that. Might be wrong but isn't he a 10 and also quite small?

He’s big.

[Bovidae]

Narawa is fast but he isn't that big either. Similar height and weight to Lowe and ENS.

[ARHS]

I think Narawa has the potential to end up premier wing for Chiefs next year. Wainui the best currently.

[Bovidae]

So what is the Chiefs starting backline looking like now?

9 Weber
10 Ioane
11 Wainui/ENS
12 Tupaea
13 ALB
14 Lowe/Narawa
15 Trask/ENS/Stevenson

[Crucial]

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

So what is the Chiefs starting backline looking like now?

9 Weber
10 Ioane
11 Wainui/ENS
12 Tupaea
13 ALB
14 Lowe/Narawa
15 Trask/ENS/Stevenson

There's a fair bit of love for Wainui among the coaches. I seem to remember them commenting on his professional approach and experience. Something they will value.
I would like to see ENS at 15 but even Counties won't/don't give him a shot there. Maybe a bench spot in the 'top' setup?
They like a kicking option at 15 so Trask will likely get the nod. Stevenson has a massive boot but only seems to use it as last option under pressure. Would like to see him develop and start using that kick to better effect turning teams around/50/22s etc.

[Bovidae]

@crucial That is who I think McMillan will select, not my own preferences. Wainui is one of the leaders so I expect him to be on the left wing. 5 tries in his last game there.

I'm not sold on Trask under the high ball from fullback. ENS would give you some of the x-factor we will miss from DMac on the counter-attack.