Crusaders 2023

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2023:

From Cullen Grace's instagram stories:

David Havilli,Jack Goodhue,Finlay’s Brewis,OllieJager,Zac Gallagher,Quentin Strange,WillJordan
All back training along with Grace.

[SBW1]

@Chris What is the story with Bower?

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris What is the story with Bower?

I have not heard anything about Bower.

[SBW1]

@Stargazer We could always poach Brett Cameron, he is a product of the Saders. I think they will be looking at recruiting, big shoes to fill.

[Stargazer]

@SBW1 Why would they want Cameron back? He isn't that good. And he is contracted to the Canes for 2024.

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2023:

@SBW1 Why would they want Cameron back? He isn't that good. And he is contracted to the Canes for 2024.

I think the Crusaders will use Burke and bring on Kemara,Maybe with Harford as he is in the WTG with the Crusaders.

[SBW1]

@Chris There will be a new coach next year whether if is Goodman or not who knows? That w seems plausible. They could bring in some of their own players, who knows?

[Stargazer]

@Chris They should go after someone with a bit more experience than Harford. In 2024, if Burke goes down, you don't want to rely on two rookies. Looking at who are off-contract at the end of the season (not sure about all of them), there aren't many options in NZ:

Marty Banks, Beauden Barrett, Bryn Gatland, Sam Gilbert, Mitch Hunt, Josh Ioane, Lincoln McClutchie, Damian McKenzie, Harry Plummer, (Rivez Reihana)

Some players in that list aren't realistic options, obviously. Maybe they need to look overseas if they want experience. Or try to get someone released from their current contract.

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris They should go after someone with a bit more experience than Harford. In 2024, if Burke goes down, you don't want to rely on two rookies. Looking at who are off-contract at the end of the season (not sure about all of them), there aren't many options in NZ:

Marty Banks, Beauden Barrett, Bryn Gatland, Sam Gilbert, Mitch Hunt, Josh Ioane, Lincoln McClutchie, Damian McKenzie, Harry Plummer, (Rivez Reihana)

Some players in that list aren't realistic options, obviously. Maybe they need to look overseas if they want experience. Or try to get someone released from their current contract.

I can’t see anyone of those players you mentioned as real options.
Overseas maybe an option but I don’t see many players around who are Quality,

I would not be surprised if they promoted from within their system, If it’s the new coach I think it is he will promote from with in.

[SBW1]

@Stargazer They may get Mitch Hunt back.

[Stargazer]

@SBW1 Who would want that?

[Chris]

@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2023:

@Stargazer They may get Mitch Hunt back.

I hope not

[SBW1]

@Chris Harry Plummer.

[chchfanatic]

@Chris Season ending. ACL

[KiwiMurph]

Crusaders had Simon Hickey recently so you never know who they might go for.

[Chris]

@chchfanatic said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Season ending. ACL

Well thats just what we need another season ending injury.

[Stargazer]

@Chris Running out of props.

[Chris]

@Stargazer said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Running out of props.

Brewis back and Jager not far away that helps.

[ACT Crusader]

@Yeahtheboys said in Crusaders 2023:

Who here is worried the Crusaders might win the spoon this year?

Not me. But I’m under no illusion that this is the Chiefs and Blues year

[ACT Crusader]

@chchfanatic said in Crusaders 2023:

@Chris Season ending. ACL

Damn. Not great news. Good luck with the recovery big fella.

I would’ve loved to have seen him make a push for the RWC squad.