Highlanders 2023

Canes4life

@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

Lol that is highly disappointing. I think he’s trying to play for every Kiwi Super franchise.

SouthernMann

@Chris said in Highlanders 2023:

@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

Give me Henry Bell. I know everyone is jamming his younger brother. But, Henry has been great

Chris

@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

@Chris said in Highlanders 2023:

@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2023:

Read a disappointing rumour, that we signed Leni Apasai as our third hooker prior to the NPC. Seems very stupid to sign a depth player without giving others an opportunity to impress

Henry Bell or Ricky Jackson who did ok filling in for the Crusaders this season would have been better choices.

Give me Henry Bell. I know everyone is jamming his younger brother. But, Henry has been great

Yeah he has played well especially the last couple of games.

Bones

Is Apisai the one that used to cover prop? Maybe he's EdG's backup...

Bones

As an aside, that sparked a thought. Numia really should learn how to throw, he'd surely be an excellent hooker.

Grooter

@Bones hope Abraham Pole gets a full super contract, did well as injury cover at Moana

Chris

@FakatavaAllBlack said in Highlanders 2023:

@Bones hope Abraham Pole gets a full super contract, did well as injury cover at Moana

Jason Ryan had good things to say about Pole when he filled in at the Crusaders before he went to MP.

SouthernMann

I'd hope Abraham Pole gets one of the loosehead spots. Just not sure of the contract lengths for DLB or Ayden Johnstone. Think Abraham Pole has more upside than both of them. I'm just interested to see whether they have a trick up their sleeve for the 10 jersey for next year or if they will be running battlers again.

mikey07

@SouthernMann You might get Connors Brother down there battling for your 10 jersey.

Yeetyaah

@mikey07 said in Highlanders 2023:

@SouthernMann You might get Connors Brother down there battling for your 10 jersey.

Holy shit that would be a terrible signing lmao

SouthernMann

Yuck. Imagine a first five rotation of JGB, Hunt and Banks. Really sends a shiver down the spine.

Bovidae

Ioane may still need a home, or one of the many Chiefs 1st 5s. Some are ex-Highlanders.

Reihana would be worth investing in.

Grooter

@Bovidae wouldn't mind Rivez

SouthernMann

With Miller and Faleafaga coming through. I highly doubt we will be chasing a inexperienced player. I sniff a journeyman

Kiwiwomble

@SouthernMann agreed, and I think millar has grown and settle a lot, having a sharp shooter at the death could be a real asset

Cpt Kumera

Am hearing a bop loose foward no8 might be signed with highlanders

Yeetyaah

@Cpt-Kumera said in Highlanders 2023:

Am hearing a bop loose foward no8 might be signed with highlanders

Not Broughton is it

SouthernMann

@Yeetyaah said in Highlanders 2023:

@Cpt-Kumera said in Highlanders 2023:

Am hearing a bop loose foward no8 might be signed with highlanders

Not Broughton is it

Would be quite happy if it is Broughton. Seems a real talent. Reminds me of Elliot Dixon.

SBW1

@Southern Jona Nareki back from injury starting to hit some form, hopefully back on track for Highlanders next year.

Bones

@SBW1 starting? I thought it was his first game. Didn't miss a beat.
Missed a shocker of a tackle though.

The Silver Fern

Highlanders 2023