Magpies 2022
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@Nepia said in Magpies 2022:
@Higgins said in Magpies 2022:
@Nepia Regardless of whether he played or not our guys should still have been good enough to comfortably dispose of Wellington. What we did not factor into account was Wellington playing miles above the standard they have done all season.
To look at whether their No 8 joined the ruck from in front of the hindmost foot when they got their try and whether their No 7 was on his feet when the penalty was awarded that they scored their first points from and whether the referee should have allowed the quick tap from that last penalty that was taken and our player through to almost the goal line before he blew it back would probably be seen as sour grapes (even if the replays, which I have not seen, vindicate my impressions seen at the ground) as overall we have to concede that the end result, however hard it is still to take, was a fair indication of the matchI had successfully managed to banish this match from my brain ... until now.
We had a very off day, they had an on day, the reffing was all over the show as usual we had Tiatia. But yeah the Wellington players deserved the win.
I texted my brother in Sydney from the ground when I saw the Mr. Prickerill was the referee to advise him that the match was likely be a bit of a lottery. It was not long into the match before the returning texts agreed and were pointing out injustices to our team!
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So, we've qualified for the Quarter-Finals, but why was Nisbo saying we're playing Wellington? I know it's unlikely that Counties beat Wellington, but if they do, the winner of Waikato v BOP will jump over Wellington on the table. So nothing is certain, yet.
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From the HBRU Facebook page (4 October 2022):
Looking for something to do this Friday of the school holidays?
This Friday at 10:30am the Magpies are opening up their Captains Run at McLean Park!
Entry through Gate 1 off Latham Street, and access to the Harris Stand. Whilst you won't be able to get onto the field, the players will be doing signings under the Harris Stand following the training. We will have posters and a few giveaways for people that come along! -
The Magpies had their awards night on Tuesday, 4 October 2022.
Sharkie of the Year Award - Tiaki Fabish
Players Player - Lincoln McClutchie
Peoples Choice Award - Tyrone Thompson
Mini Team of the Year Award - Locked and Loaded
Magpies Team Man - Chase Taitia
Rookie of the Year - Tyrone Thompson
Best Back - Lincoln McClutchie
Best Forward - Pouri Rakete-Stones
Player of the Year - Pouri Rakete-Stones -
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Interview with Magpies scrum coach Francisco Deformes. Didn't know he started the NZ part of his career in Northland!
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This is where our 2022 Magpies will be playing in the first half of 2023 :
(I have only included those that have been publically announced, no rumours)
2003 Super Rugby Pacific
Moana Pasifika
Joe 'Apikotoa
Ereatara Enari
Neria Foma'i
Solomone Funaki
Lincoln McClutchie
Danny Toala
Sione Tu'ipulotu
Anzelo Tu'itavuki
Lolagi VisiniaHurricanes
Jacob Devery
Devan Flanders
Pouri Rakete-Stones
Isaia Walker-LeawereHighlanders
Folau Fakatava
Jonah Lowe
Marino Mikaele-Tu'uChiefs
Brodie Retallick
Tyrone Thompson
Brad WeberRebels
Stacey IliWestern Force
Chase Tiatia
2023 Major League Rugby
Lolani Faleiva (Toronto Arrows)
Joel Hintz (New England Free Jacks)
Tupou Ma’afu Afungia (San Diego Legion)
Connor McLeod (Utah Warriors)
Gene Syminton (Toronto Arrows)
Other competitions
Nick Grigg (Carcassonne, Pro D2)
Retired
Bryn Evans
Jason Long
Coaches
Francisco Deformes (Toronto Arrows)
Josh Syms (Old Glory DC)
I will keep this list up-to-date and add names as soon as their signings or call-ups have been announced.
Flight of the Condor: Former Chile rugby captain now proudly a Magpie