Hurricanes 2025
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@george33 its was just confirmed on the radio Ian Smith was chatting to someone from the Crusaders , he mentioned Preston had a contract sitting in from of him from both the Canes and Saders but has opted for the latter
@Steven-Harris I'd have liked Preston but obviously we have Roigard, and a promising Viljeon, so missing out on Kyle doesn't sting as much. Him and Hotham would be in the 23 most weeks at the Saders I'd imagine.
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Hohepa and Eneri are both dud signings. I don't see them even pushing for the top 23.
Tis why Harkin not signing is disappointing as he would contend for a spot imo.
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:
Hohepa and Eneri are both dud signings. I don't see them even pushing for the top 23.
Tis why Harkin not signing is disappointing as he would contend for a spot imo.
Players like Harkin missing out is even more frustrating for me given O'Connor at the Saders. NZ is struggling to find 10s. We should be developing them now, not giving spots to overseas has beens.
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@george33 its was just confirmed on the radio Ian Smith was chatting to someone from the Crusaders , he mentioned Preston had a contract sitting in from of him from both the Canes and Saders but has opted for the latter
@Steven-Harris That’s interesting maybe the appeal of likely getting more gametime appealed.
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Hohepa and Enari Really? Would of even taken the Canterbury 10 then him really guttered for Harkin.
@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2025:
Hohepa and Enari Really? Would of even taken the Canterbury 10 then him really guttered for Harkin.
Lol Hohepa, Enari, Tucker and Taula are surely going to boost crowd numbers.
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@mikey07 said in Hurricanes 2025:
Hohepa and Enari Really? Would of even taken the Canterbury 10 then him really guttered for Harkin.
Lol Hohepa, Enari, Tucker and Taula are surely going to boost crowd numbers.
@Canes4life BUT BUT there such game breakers..
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Harkin hasn't shown up elsewhere yet, so, with Cameron named, but being out all season as I understand it, I wonder if he's in the squad via the WTG?
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Canes4life can you post up your 23? You're usually on the money.
I think we're a bit underwhelmed with the additions, but I think we still put out a really good 15, and 23 most weeks.
@foobaNZ said in Hurricanes 2025:
Canes4life can you post up your 23? You're usually on the money.
I think we're a bit underwhelmed with the additions, but I think we still put out a really good 15, and 23 most weeks.
I think our top 23 is quality enough, the issue will be if we get injuries along the way which is highly likely.
I reckon our 23 to play the Saders in week 1 will be reminiscent of the below:
- X Numia
- A Aumua
- T Lomax
- Z Gallagher
- I Walker-Leawere
- C Delany
- P Lakai
- D Flanders (Iose will still be returning from injury)
- C Roigard
- H Godfrey / L Cashmore
- K Naholo
- R Higgins
- B Proctor
- K Banks
- R Love
- J Devery
- T Mafileo
- P Tosi
- B Shields
- D Kirifi
- J Vijoen
- H Godfrey / L Cashmore
- B Sullivan
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@sparky said in Hurricanes 2025:
It's a bit of a bugger that the Hurricnaes don't have First Five.
Let's hope Godfrey or Cashmore can step up. I can't really see Hohepa getting much game time unless injuries strike and then he can f off for next year and hopefully Harkin can come into the picture.
