Blues 2024

[KiwiMurph]

@Duluth said in Blues 2024:

Do you break up the 9/10 partnership when Christie returns? Another close call

I suspect it will happen but it would be a mistake in my view. Funaki's error rate is miles lower than Chrstie's and he suits the way the Blues play.

[Daffy Jaffy]

[Duluth]

An interview with Forbes:

Emerging Blues star credits Scotland stint for growing through youthful impatience

Forbes returned to New Zealand in 2023 after two and half seasons in Scotland with the Glasgow Warriors. He’s proved to be a revelation.

[KiwiMurph]

[Duluth]

Good to see him commit

He needs more time in the midfield but he's starting to play bit like Heem. A 12/13/wing utility is so useful.

[nzzp]

Great to see. Crusaders did this for years - kept solid Super players around as they enjoyed the environment and the rugby. Feels like there's been a cultural turnaround over the last few years that is paying off

[Kirwan]

He's the sort of player that we used to lose, so important (like Heem) to the team's success. The last game he was particularly good swapping in for RI.

[KiwiMurph]

If Rieko takes a sabbatical Lam is putting himself in pole position as the starting 13

[Daffy Jaffy]

[Machpants]

Poor bugger

[cgrant]

Not a good year to be injured. There is one or two spots in the back three to fill in the AB squad and Zarn has the required qualities for that. His big left foot could be used in order to get rid of the banana kicks for touch when penalties are given on the right side of the pitch.

[Duluth]

There was an update on Christie in an article.. he’ll miss next weeks game too. He should be back for the final round robin game vs the Chiefs

[george33]

Josh Beehre re-signed 3 more years

[george33]

Corey Evans re-signed 2026

[KiwiMurph]

Evans could be 12 next season - really played well on the weekend

[george33]

@KiwiMurph could well be don't think Heem is re-signed beyond this year

[gt12]

@george33 said in Blues 2024:

@KiwiMurph could well be don't think Heem is re-signed beyond this year

I reckon he's been the best, or at least one of the best pick-ups for the Blues in the last few years. Good glue player to have around RI especially.

[gt12]

@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2024:

Evans could be 12 next season - really played well on the weekend

I remember seeing him play as a youngster and thought he would be an AB for sure. That may not be the case, but he's got class and I think would make for a great combination with RI.

[george33]

Great to see Beauden Barrett at training today

[African Monkey]

@gt12 He just hasn't been given a regular opportunity yet, but if Heem moves on, I feel like we'll see a lot more of him. A very good versatile player.