Chiefs 2022

[Bovidae]

There would only be 8 loose forwards in the squad I posted. Cane, Jacobson, PGS, Finau and 4 others. Brown will likely be the 5th but I don't see him as a starter.

K Boshier might be better used as a 7 as he isn't the biggest no.8 around, but is more physical and robust than Karpik. Florence can play 6 and 7, and has a high workrate. Both Boshier and Florence can back up Cane. Then it comes down to the last loose forward (Karpik/Parker/A. N. Other). Parker has the size and potential to be a really good no.8. He needs to get over his injuries though.

So selecting another winger means one less lock (no McWhannell) or only 3 specialist midfielders. Both seem risky options.

[ploughboy]

@bovidae
opps my bad should have read better.
agree with loose forwards
wrampling i would count as midfield cover so would give four. really keen to boost outside backs so would run with that and get another wing. but who?

[gt12]

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

There would only be 8 loose forwards in the squad I posted. Cane, Jacobson, PGS, Finau and 4 others. Brown will likely be the 5th but I don't see him as a starter.

K Boshier might be better used as a 7 as he isn't the biggest no.8 around, but is more physical and robust than Karpik. Florence can play 6 and 7, and has a high workrate. Both Boshier and Florence can back up Cane. Then it comes down to the last loose forward (Karpik/Parker/A. N. Other). Parker has the size and potential to be a really good no.8. He needs to get over his injuries though.

So selecting another winger means one less lock (no McWhannell) or only 3 specialist midfielders. Both seem risky options.

Can we edit to see who we know is confirmed and who we suspect?

[Bovidae]

@gt12 The contract situation of the players isn't always released but I have put (in brackets) when each player is contracted to, if that information is known. Players crossed out won't be there, and I have suggested a replacement. Ioane is the only recent signing confirmed.

I think we can assume Cane and Jacobson will be there. The rest of the squad we don't know about for certain.

[cliff]

Might we consider tanielu telea as a midfield option i like his size and speed although he lacks the subtle skills he is quite young

[Crucial]

What's the story with Kapeli?I know he's older but is a utility loosie and I'd rather see him in the squad than Karpik.

(is he on the Moana Pasikika radar instead?)

[Bovidae]

@crucial said in Chiefs 2022:

What's the story with Kapeli?

It was mentioned at the end of SR-TT that Kapeli hadn't been offered a contract as there wasn't a position available.

MP would be a good bet if Kapeli remains in NZ.

[ARHS]

What about George Dyer for Moli? Would like to see Mitch Jacobson Kapeli and Tikoilosome in the mix. Just maybe Dawai.

[gt12]

I’d like to give Moli one more chance - I wish we could apply to carry an extra person for players coming back from long term injury. If (big if) he gets fit, he’s an international level prop and we dont have that many of those around.

[Steven Harris]

Hearing that North Harbour utility Moses Leo is heading to Bay of Plenty and possibly the Chiefs.

[ARHS]

That is disappointing. But makes some sense if his aim is national sevens squad. If Chiefs lured him and are letting the likes of Wrampling and Kneepkens go then I am annoyed with them.

[gt12]

@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:

That is disappointing. But makes some sense if his aim is national sevens squad. If Chiefs lured him and are letting the likes of Wrampling and Kneepkens go then I am annoyed with them.

Was that on us or did he choose because his partner was up there too? (I seem to remember that his partner also plays)

[cliff]

Leo is a good prospect has the speed to play wing

[ARHS]

@cliff Chiefs need a power winger though

[bobily2]

@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:

@cliff Chiefs need a power winger though

I think Dawai is the only real option, unless they go overseas

[cliff]

Tikoisolomone looks good

[bobily2]

@cliff said in Chiefs 2022:

Tikoisolomone looks good

I meant as a power winger, specifically - but there are a few talented wings running around

[ARHS]

Yep. I hope is grabbed by Chiefs

[Yeetyaah]

Anyone got anymore whispers of signings? I'm kinda bored and need some juice.

[cliff]

Who are the players that need replacing am guessing Sullivan, wainui, reihana, boshier, tahuriorangi perhaps poihipi and from the rumuors we have signed narawa,Thompson am hoping Cortez has a contract would love to have dyer or the big bop prop, wrampling I heard a rumour about moses Leo in this forum but am sure there will be a few surprises