Crusaders 2024
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@nostrildamus said in Crusaders 2024:
Poor fellow. Well at least he's had a mighty fine success rate of getting into the ABs considering the % he is injured.
His reputation could rival Ethan Blackadder in 2024 if he plays his cards right.
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Yeah, I was thinking it was retarded for crusaders to pick up halfpenny with the back 3 players they have available, what a colossal waste of NZR time and resource.
But if it helps Jordan refine his game to more than just freakish running, it could be worth it.
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@SBW1 said in Crusaders 2024:
They look like they have made some handy signings. Who is Sam Whitelock's replacement, very big shoes to fill. What is happening with Harford looks like no one has given him a contract. Really hope we settle on a good 10 as it could be problematic.
Tahlor Cahill likely to be the young lock they bring in now Sam’s departed
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What is the story with Finlay Brewis? Is he on the long term injured list or does the story that he's too injury prone have legs?
From the gaps the other Chris identifies - Will Gualter would be an option to pick up the injury cover slot for Ennor. He was short term cover for the Crusaders last year.
I liked the look of Seta Baker in the NPC - still got plenty of rough edges, but he wouldn't be a bad option as a seventh loose forward.
Not much idea about another lock. Antonio Shalfoon probably the best option of any unsigned Mako, but he's never screamed Super player and seems a bit injury prone as well.
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@Chris-B said in Crusaders 2024:
Will Gualter would be an option to pick up the injury cover slot for Ennor. He was short term cover for the Crusaders last year.
I don't think we need him Reece looks like he will be added MF cover
backs as far as I can see look like
M DRUMMOND,W HEINZ,N HOTHAM
,T KEMERA,R REIHANA,F BURKE
D HAVILLI,D McLEOD
,L AMUA,R CROTTY
M SPRINGER,H MURRAY,
S REECE,M MATAELE,C FIHAKI
W JORDAN,L HALF-PENNY -
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@Canes4life said in Crusaders 2024:
@sparky this is all because Rob Penny doesn't want to be the cheapest guy in the team.
Really? He's only paying for half a penny!
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@nostrildamus said in Crusaders 2024:
@Canes4life said in Crusaders 2024:
@sparky this is all because Rob Penny doesn't want to be the cheapest guy in the team.
Really? He's only paying for half a penny!
I'll get that coat.Don’t let the door hit your arse on the way out
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@Chris said in Crusaders 2024:
@Chris-B said in Crusaders 2024:
Will Gualter would be an option to pick up the injury cover slot for Ennor. He was short term cover for the Crusaders last year.
I don't think we need him Reece looks like he will be added MF cover
backs as far as I can see look like
M DRUMMOND,W HEINZ,N HOTHAM
,T KEMERA,R REIHANA,F BURKE
D HAVILLI,D McLEOD
,L AMUA,R CROTTY
M SPRINGER,H MURRAY,
S REECE,M MATAELE,C FIHAKI
W JORDAN,L HALF-PENNYFainga’anuku is going to be a big loss and not having Ennor will also hurt.
Based on who is available from game 1, I would go with
9-Drummond
10-Havili
11-Springer
12-McLeod
13-Aumua
14-Reece
15-Jordan21-Hotham
22-Halfpenny/Kemara
23-Crotty/Mataele -
Yes really close to what they will start with I think.
McLeod and Amua makes a good sized MF.
I think Hotham maybe the starting HB,
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@GibbonRib said in Crusaders 2024:
Well this was out of leftfield.
Seems very unlikely they'd use ½p at 10. But he'd be a great guy to have around as a squad player, mentor for younger guys etc.
And I believe he has coaching ambitions, so presumably there'll be some arrangement in place for him to get involved in that side of things.
Plus, after his 3 year stand-down period, he should be eligible for the ABs for the next world cup.
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Squad:
Hookers: Codie Taylor, Brodie McAlister, George Bell, Ioane Moananu.
Props: Joe Moody, Finlay Brewis, George Bower, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell.
Locks: Scott Barrett (capt), Quinten Strange, Tahlor Cahill, Zach Gallagher, Jamie Hannah.
Loose forwards: Ethan Blackadder, Cullen Grace, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Corey Kellow, Dominic Gardiner.
Halfbacks: Noah Hotham, Mitchell Drummond, Willi Heinz.
First fives: Fergus Burke, Taha Kemara, Rivez Reihana.
Midfielders: David Havili, Dallas McLeod, Levi Aumua, Ryan Crotty, Jone Rova.
Outside backs: Will Jordan, Sevu Reece, Macca Springer, Manasa Mataele, Chay Fihaki, Leigh Halfpenny, Heremaia Murray.Major gains: Levi Aumua (Moana Pasifika), Ryan Crotty (Kubota), Leigh Halfpenny (Scarlets), Rivez Reihana (Chiefs), Manasa Mataele (Force)
Major losses: Sam Whitelock (Pau), Richie Mo'unga (Toshiba), Jack Goodhue (Castres Olympique), Leicester Fainga'anuku (Toulon), Sione Havili Talitui (Moana Pasifika) -
