Blues 2020
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also, great outreach for the fans. I keep getting invites to ballot into going to the Captains Run the day before games. Not usually able to go, but it's a great way to support young season ticket holders. They are working really hard on engaging with the community and their fanbase.
I think it's fantastic, and again am really stoked for the organisation. The Board should take a bow for this
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Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.
No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.
@KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.
I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:
Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.
No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.
Exactly what I was thinking. Confirmation corner has well and truly been turned.
You won't win Super Rugby this year but it is going to make for a great comp next season.
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@KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.
I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.
@taniwharugby yep, it's an arms race. Competing against other franchises and NRL (and overseas).
That said, at 2m he's too tall for the Canes
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@KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.
I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:
@KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.
I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.
It would be a foolish BoD that didn't take this approach by signing talent at a young age. It's the world we live in. I don't agree kids should play spacies all the time but that's the way it is.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:
Just another sign that the Blues have turned things around.
No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.
Exactly what I was thinking. Confirmation corner has well and truly been turned.
You won't win Super Rugby this year but it is going to make for a great comp next season.
@Hooroo said in Blues 2020:
You won't win Super Rugby this year but it is going to make for a great comp next season.
Nobody wins Super Rugby this year really, although it's damn good to watch.
Does anyone know what the contest next year will actually be?
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@taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:
@KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.
I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.
It would be a foolish BoD that didn't take this approach by signing talent at a young age. It's the world we live in. I don't agree kids should play spacies all the time but that's the way it is.
@Hooroo said in Blues 2020:
I don't agree kids should play spacies all the time but that's the way it is.
haha, showing your age there, spacies :face_with_tears_of_joy:
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@Hooroo if we win next weekend, we finish with the same number of wins as the Crusaders, and miss out on bonus points. I'll take that with a happy smile, particularly from where we've been.
We're building nicely
@nzzp said in Blues 2020:
@Hooroo if we win next weekend, we finish with the same number of wins as the Crusaders, and miss out on bonus points. I'll take that with a happy smile, particularly from where we've been.
We're building nicely
Absolutely and that is even more proof that you are there or thereabouts. I really hope Highlanders get up this weekend so we do have a legitimate final. But that is an unrealistic expectation on my part
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@KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.
I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:
@KiwiMurph although, signing a 'kid' to a full 3 year contract is part of the problem in NZ rugby...some make the step up, but many dont, avoiding the pathway of club or development sides.
I realise it has been this way for some time, but doesnt mean I have ot agree with it.
It's just the way it is now
There were complaints on TSF that Sotutu signed a long contract despite only having a handful of NPC games.
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as I said, I know it is the way it is...look at someone like Nock, signed on as a schoolboy star with huge potential, look how long he has taken to start realising it, even then, still not to the level some had anticipated.
He may turn out to be a star, he may not, I just think it is a shame it is at a point where Franchises sign these kids, a cynic would say in cases to stop him playing elsewhere.
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https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-sport/star-rugby/players-watch-canterbury-during-2020
It’s no surprise Darry is currently training with the Crusaders as part of their pre-season programme and is likely someone who the franchise and Canterbury have their eyes on going forward due to his undoubted ability and natural leadership skills.
Not enough of an eye apparently.
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as I said, I know it is the way it is...look at someone like Nock, signed on as a schoolboy star with huge potential, look how long he has taken to start realising it, even then, still not to the level some had anticipated.
He may turn out to be a star, he may not, I just think it is a shame it is at a point where Franchises sign these kids, a cynic would say in cases to stop him playing elsewhere.
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:
as I said, I know it is the way it is...look at someone like Nock, signed on as a schoolboy star with huge potential, look how long he has taken to start realising it, even then, still not to the level some had anticipated.
He may turn out to be a star, he may not, I just think it is a shame it is at a point where Franchises sign these kids, a cynic would say in cases to stop him playing elsewhere.
he may have gone a damn sight better with the current coaching setup -- the more I've seen of JK as a pundit, the less I have been impressed with his analytical abilities
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@taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:
as I said, I know it is the way it is...look at someone like Nock, signed on as a schoolboy star with huge potential, look how long he has taken to start realising it, even then, still not to the level some had anticipated.
He may turn out to be a star, he may not, I just think it is a shame it is at a point where Franchises sign these kids, a cynic would say in cases to stop him playing elsewhere.
he may have gone a damn sight better with the current coaching setup -- the more I've seen of JK as a pundit, the less I have been impressed with his analytical abilities
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@nzzp well I didnt wanna say that, as I sometimes get accused of bias...
@taniwharugby said in Blues 2020:
@nzzp well I didnt wanna say that, as I sometimes get accused of bias...
Very unfair too. We know that you are biased, the accusations are completely unnecessary.
I actually think that Dalton is a good player but apparently I only think that is because he plays for one of the teams that I support. Go figure.
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Wow, did not see that coming.
Blues are stacked at lock now.
Found this part interesting:
“I was really impressed speaking with coaches Leon (MacDonald) and Tom (Coventry), and trainer Phil Healey who worked with Brodie Retallick in his younger days. Brodie is someone I look up to and as a tall and lanky lock, I want to model my game on his.
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@KiwiMurph said in Blues 2020:
No way this type of signing happens 2 years ago.
Spot on,
success breeds success. Also, did you see this from Hore:
Blues CEO Andrew Hore said ... the first of what he expects will be several significant signings over the coming weeks. -
@nzzp Soane Vikena has been signed I believe. U20s hooker out of MAGS. That would mean the Blues would have Parsons, Niuia, Vikena.....so Eklund or Tolai (or both?) will be without a team
