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  • KiwiwombleK Offline
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    replied to frugby on last edited by Kiwiwomble
    #801

    @frugby we dont have to do this dance again, i know and disagree

    you think he's looked good because the guys around him have been shit and i think we havent seen his full potential because he hasnt had the quality of player consistently around him to kick on, covering for a weak midfield doesnt exactly give him the best chance to shine

    regardless of my feeling and preference he's obviously in line of midfield and i REALLY hope im wrong and we see the best of him

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    #802

    I reckon the wider squad players will be hooker - who knows, although I suspect Aone Lolofie will spend some time with the squad. Wingham and may be Morgan Mitchell and Hunter Fahey. Lock, Ahio and Palmer will be around. Stodart as the loose cover. Jay Renton for halfback if he is around, thought he had an impressive NPC. Josh Whaanga, van Vugt and Finn Hurley covering the backs. Asi might be around the group too

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    #803

    The WTG don't exist anymore.... the academy boys will train with them during pre-season, but outside of that, I think it is unlikely there will be extras as the whole squad barring de Groot (will presumably be covered by Wingham) will be there on day one.

    Likely to be some injury cover at lock, and they could well be from outside of the region, but there won't be any backs I wouldn't think. Dom Bird could be one to watch in this department.

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    #804

    And while not an official WTG. All those players probably except Morgan and Renton are part of the pathways group

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    #805

    Hearing hunter fahey injury cover due to his outstanding scrummaging record at npc

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    #806

    Decent squad. I think they’ll make the Quarter Finals at least and who know they may even reach a Semi.

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    #807

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/133269977/highlanders-hint-at-fullback-role-for-new-recruit-jacob-ratumaitavukikneepkens

    Also mentioned:

    Dermody also said that new lock Mitchell Dunshea had been through surgery to fix his Achilles injury, and that he would continue his rehab in Dunedin with a view to being available in April.

    Lock Will Tucker is also under an injury cloud, and the uncertainty meant that the Highlanders weren’t in a position to confirm their wider training squad on Thursday.

    The Highlanders are weighing up if they need one or two locks to cover for Dunshea and Tucker, and whether they can fill those berths with players already within their system.

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    #808

    Will be interesting to see who that might be. I think the management might be looking to get Lui Naeata secured.

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    Fan Concepts are coming out…this would be awesome, exactly what I would do

    IMG_0290.jpeg

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    #810

    @Kiwiwomble CC Jersey is one of the best guys in the Instagram jersey collecting scene.

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    #811

    How bloody many "frugvy" variant profiles are in here

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    #812

    @Bones said in Highlanders 2024:

    How bloody many "frugvy" variant profiles are in here

    oh yeah....hadnt even noticed

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    @Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:

    @Bones said in Highlanders 2024:

    How bloody many "frugvy" variant profiles are in here

    oh yeah....hadnt even noticed

    I had thought it was just one that kept changing the handle... started of as friedrugby? Then changed. Now I'm not so sure...

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    @Bones there is also a @fruggers waiting to post

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    @Bones said in Highlanders 2024:

    How bloody many "frugvy" variant profiles are in here

    Not enough is the correct answer...

    Started off as friedrugby changed to frugby have remained ever since. Fruggerby is a different person.

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    @frugby sure it is...

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    @Bones What exactly would I gain by having a second account?

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    @frugby said in Highlanders 2024:

    @Bones What exactly would I gain by having a second account?

    Fame, accolades, wealth, wisdom.

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    #819

    @frugby an upvote for every single post obviously

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    #820

    @frugby said in Highlanders 2024:

    @Bones said in Highlanders 2024:

    How bloody many "frugvy" variant profiles are in here

    Not enough is the correct answer...

    Started off as friedrugby changed to frugby have remained ever since. Fruggerby is a different person.

    Is Hunter Fahey on his way though?

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