Chiefs 2023

[Nepia]

Yeah, that's B/S.

[nzzp]

@Yeetyaah that sucks. Disappoint for members, they're the heart of the team

[Bovidae]

We got a 15% discount on our QF tickets. It will be interesting to see how much more they charge us.

[hydro11]

@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

Are price increases normal for a semi final at super rugby level? Seems like a shit way to reward your fans

Yes, that is standard and those tickets don't seem too expensive to me. I think a discount for members would be fair but understand why the franchise hasn't gone for it.

[Crucial]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/132293400/chiefs-pivot-bryn-gatland-to-join-all-black-brodie-retallick-at-japanese-club

[Bovidae]

Naitoa Ah Kuoi - trendsetter.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae What trend is he setting?

[Bovidae]

It looks like he has modified his headgear.

[Tim]

@Bovidae Headgear headband. He should get Parsons to promote it.

[Tim]

@ploughboy said in Chiefs 2023:

i want to know what paul feeneys upto

Apparently he's director of rugby at Takapuna.

Even Takapuna’s director of rugby, Paul Feeney, is temporarily off the scene, working as assistant coach for the Chiefs.

Flagstaff Team  /  Mar 15, 2023

Takapuna stars otherwise occupied as season looms – Rangitoto Observer

Defending North Harbour club rugby champions Takapuna start the season missing close to an entire starting line-up of players who are either overseas or have been selected for higher honours. Fine and Lotu Inisi (Moana Pacifica) and Bryn Gatland (Chiefs) are playing Super Rugby; promising first...

[Tim]

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/132303226/why-more-mature-damian-mckenzie-leads-super-rugby-pacific-kick-numbers

[Yeetyaah]

Had a quick yarn to Quinn Tupaea last night. Someone told me he'd be back playing club soon so I asked. He said he's back in 3 weeks so hopefully all goes well and he's back for Waikato in the NPC.

[Mr Fish]

@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

Had a quick yarn to Quinn Tupaea last night. Someone told me he'd be back playing club soon so I asked. He said he's back in 3 weeks so hopefully all goes well and he's back for Waikato in the NPC.

Quinn Tupaea: 'I can see the light at the end of the tunnel'

All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea is back on the training pitch after a challenging stint on the sidelines.

[pakman]

Chiefs 15 of 17 for season and beat Crusaders 2 out of 3. Best team of 2023.
Roll on 2024...

[Tim]

@pakman We know how it feels ...

[Yeetyaah]

Fuck it man my team ride or die up the fucking Chiefs

[gt12]

Overall, I don’t think we have anything to moan about, even without a championship.

That was a great year with some players becoming real weapons.

In the final, we just weren’t good enough but that doesn’t mean that we should throw any babies out with the bath water.

I’m disappointed but happy with where we are at - a couple of better decisions and we’d be champions - but we have the talent to win next year.

Dmac is now at a Super winning 10 level
We have a super winning team of loosies
We have weapons out wide
We have depth in the second row and midfield
We have a strong enough front row

Well done boys. I wish we were toasting your championship, but don’t worry about walking down the streets. You didn’t let us down at all and I’m looking forward to seeing these guys and congratulating them on a fantastic year.

[Bovidae]

Chiefs Rugby Club Award Winners:

Gallagher Chiefs Coaches Player of the Year: Sam Cane
First Windows and Doors Rookie of the Year: Daniel Rona
Gallagher Players’ Player of the Year: Emoni Narawa
Waikato Draught Fans Player of the Year: Damian McKenzie

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/2023-chiefs-rugby-club-award-winners-announced

[Machpants]

@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:

First Windows and Doors Rookie of the Year: Daniel Rona

He's moved on from concreting to Windows and Dorrs

[JayCee]

@gt12 agreed. I think we're in a good place moving forward.

We have the best coaching staff now, especially since Razor is moving on, which is going to be huge with future recruitment.