Who will get a first SR contract ?

[cgrant]

Zarn Sullivan is class. He has a massive left boot. Sometimes a bit too casual though.

[Chris]

Anybody got any thoughts on new players getting contracts ? .It is getting close to Squad reveals, Cant wait to see who gets a contract.

The squads are going to be very interesting for 2021.

The Blues already look like they will be hard to beat in 2021 they are my pick to win both comps.

[Tim]

@Chris Think someone posted that AJ Lam has a two year contract with the Blues. Wonder if Rayasi can be lured back north from the Hurricanes?

[Tim]

I'm wondering if anyone has picked up the North Harbour props? Jimmy Roots to join his brother at the Crusaders?

[Chris]

@Tim said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

@Chris Think someone posted that AJ Lam has a two year contract with the Blues. Wonder if Rayasi can be lured back north from the Hurricanes?

Geez I hope not, you have enough talent now, settle.

[Chris]

@Tim said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

I wandering if anyone has picked up the North Harbour props? Jimmy Roots to join his brother at the Crusaders?

Is he a prop ?I havn't really noticed him

Crusaders have Williams,Newell,Brewis in the system if he is.

[Tim]

@Chris Yeah, the reserve tighthead, has been good value. Only 20 I think, was in the trial squad for NZ U20 before it was all cancelled.

[mikey07]

@Tim He’s still contracted until the end of next year but given Holland’s Wellington bias I’d be surprised if he sticks around.

[mikey07]

Does anybody know if Lord from Taranaki has a contract with anyone.

[Canes4life]

@Tim lure him back North? You took him off us in the first place.

[KiwiMurph]

@Chris said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

Anybody got any thoughts on new players getting contracts ? .It is getting close to Squad reveals, Cant wait to see who gets a contract.

The squads are going to be very interesting for 2021.

The Blues already look like they will be hard to beat in 2021 they are my pick to win both comps.

Crusaders are surely the favourite. At Super level Mounga is a master meanwhile Blues won't have Beaudy.

[Chris]

@KiwiMurph said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

@Chris said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

Anybody got any thoughts on new players getting contracts ? .It is getting close to Squad reveals, Cant wait to see who gets a contract.

The squads are going to be very interesting for 2021.

The Blues already look like they will be hard to beat in 2021 they are my pick to win both comps.

Crusaders are surely the favourite. At Super level Mounga is a master meanwhile Blues won't have Beaudy.

For me its the Blues. They will have great depth Crusaders will not have Bridge,Ennor,Matale at the start they will still be rehabing.

Depends on who they bring in to cover those 3. and replace Harmon,Paea and maybe Allen,Romano,Finau who could be out for 2021.

[Dice]

@Chris Even without Bridge, Ennor and Mataele, you guys can still put together a killer backline.

9 - Bryn Hall
10 - Ritchie Mo'unga
11 - Leicester Fainga'anuku
12 - David Havili
13 - Jack Goodhue
14 - Sevu Reece
15 - Will Jordan

To me that's the best backline in the comp.

[Tim]

@Chris 9, 10, and 15 all big questions for the Blues. There's a few points per game, especially under pressure, at stake there. Midfield depth is a worry too.

[Chris]

@Dice said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

@Chris Even without Bridge, Ennor and Mataele, you guys can still put together a killer backline.

9 - Bryn Hall
10 - Ritchie Mo'unga
11 - Leicester Fainga'anuku
12 - David Havili
13 - Jack Goodhue
14 - Sevu Reece
15 - Will Jordan

To me that's the best backline in the comp.

Sure we can put together a good 20 but I think your depth is stronger in the Loose Forwards and Props,

Hb we are ok but not much to cover First Five and the MF if we get another injury from the players you have named.

[Chris]

@Tim said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

@Chris 9, 10, and 15 all big questions for the Blues. There's a few points per game, especially under pressure, at stake there. Midfield depth is a worry too.

For the Crusaders big questions over First five and MF depth after the top 15 are put together.LF to are a bit lacking in fire power outside the starting combo.

It is going to be interesting to see who everyone gives new contracts too.

[Tim]

@Chris I'm hoping that after a year of nearly, Nock and Black can step up when it counts, and not get overawed.

[nostrildamus]

@akan004 said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

Tyrone Thompson

he has a same sized twin but in NRL. 1.87m is quite a tall hooker.

[Chris]

@Tim said in Who will get a first SR contract ?:

@Chris I'm hoping that after a year of nearly, Nock and Black can step up when it counts, and not get overawed.

Always rated Nock great pass on him.
He needs to trust his running ability he’s good when he picks his moments.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Tim would the blues make a play for Gatland? i know he didn't inspire previously but i think hes grown a bit in the last couple of season, leading point scorer in the NPC i believe