Blues 2020

antipodean

@Dice said in Blues 2020:

Parsons noted this week that with all the tackling we're doing, it leaves less energy for attack. So maybe a change in approach is needed?

I'd suggest not handing over possession via stupid penalties.

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Stargazer

@Tim said in Blues 2020:

The season drawing to a close, so it's time to start looking ahead to 2021.

Eklund is the number one hooker going forward, with Parsons having maybe one more year ahead of him. Tolai is a good prospect, and Niuia might be back. Any good recruitment prospects?

Kereru-Symes? Has already played for the Blues during preseason.

Nogusta

@Tim said in Blues 2020:
Midfield is tough. We really only have one good option at 12 and 13 until Tele'a is back.

Blues have had PUJ in their sights for a while now but after his recent performances the Canes will prolly up the ante on him

Dice

@Nogusta I remember thinking that we should take a punt on him when off contract because he had plenty of potential, but seemed out of favor down there. If the Canes didn't suddenly play him, we might've had a good chance to grab him, but his stocks are too high now.

He's pretty similar to Tanielu as a player(injuries included), but Tanielu is a better defender and PUJ probably has a bit more polish as an attacker.

Tim

Interesting stat given all the talk about locks: Pierce is listed at 202 cm tall.

Duluth

@Tim said in Blues 2020:

Interesting stat given all the talk about locks: Pierce is listed at 202 cm tall.

and he's added a lot of muscle in the last couple of years. Good skillset, but still learning. I'm confident he'll be an AB in 2-3 years

Nogusta

@Dice said in Blues 2020:

He's pretty similar to Tanielu as a player(injuries included), but Tanielu is a better defender and PUJ probably has a bit more polish as an attacker.

Pretty spot on with your assessment there Dice I reckon. PUJ and his brother were rugbys hottest property coming out of school IMO.
Hopefully the 2 of them (Umaga Jensen bros) can put the injuries behind them and string some consistent games together...actually that goes for Telea as well!