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    @Duluth yeah sorry

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    1. The Blues would be an odd landing spot for Tengblad. Don't confuse Otago's ineptitude with the Highlanders
    2. BS
    3. Who says Broughton is off-contract?
    4. H Bell is signed for the Landers next year, G Bell has re-signed with the Crusaders
    5. Yes, Pledger has signed a long-term contract, Hastie is supposedly gone
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    @frugby good to hear about Pledger. I've heard Lennox will be on a full contract. I wish Hastie well just a guess but he is originally a Perth boy so maybe he can land a contract over there.

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    @Grooter said in Highlanders 2025:

    @frugby good to hear about Pledger. I've heard Lennox will be on a full contract. I wish Hastie well just a guess but he is originally a Perth boy so maybe he land a contract over there.

    Yep Lennox definitely has signed a full contract. Will be interesting to see where Hastie lands, but he has shown enough to land on his two feet. As you say, wouldn't be surprised to see him pop up in Australia.

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    @frugby my memory was that Broughton had been mentioned as off contract this year. But could be wrong there. Glad to hear Bell has been resigned though.

    Trying to do the numbers though and can’t quite make them work.

    Assuming DLB + Wingham are gone we’ve got two propping spots to fill.

    Naeeta for Tengblad. Lennox & Pledger for Hastie & Arscott.

    Jacomb for Falefaga, and Meihana Grindlay for Gilbert.

    But presuming Fita Sia for Hayden Michael’s, I’m struggling to see where we fit a new Number eight into that mix unless one of Dunshea or Telea leaves the franchise.

    My gut feeling is that Lowe he done enough to earn a contract extension as others have said. Any word of it Michael Mason sees out his second year? Feel like JJ has gone cold on him this year too.

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    @handa457 Manson is only on a one-year deal and I'd be surprised to see that extended.

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    Tengblad is an Auckland fella anyway isn’t he? So maybe home for NPC and Super at a different region. Wouldn’t be the first.

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    @frugby what’s the goss on Hastie in terms of destination?

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    @Steven-Harris Zip.

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    @frugby said in Highlanders 2025:

    1. H Bell is signed for the Landers next year, G Bell has re-signed with the Crusaders
    2. Yes, Pledger has signed a long-term contract, Hastie is supposedly gone

    George Bell signed a 3 year contract with the Crusaders back in 2022 than runs out this year. Have you been told by a source he has extended with the Crusaders?

    Would be interesting to know the details around Pledger, I would assume Tengblad has been offered a similar contract. Similar to what they did for Stodart, Haig, Whaanga and Hurley a couple years ago.

    Be a real shame if Hastie does end up leaving, Lennox looks to have good potential but I don’t think much departed Hastie and Lennox at this point. Will be interesting to track how each go in the NPC. My heart says I’d prefer the local boy but if they see Lennox a better fit then so be it.

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    @Landers92 A source had told me Bell had extended with the Crusaders. I suppose they could be wrong, but he seems an integral part of their future.

    As for Hastie and Lennox, I disagree. Lennox is much quicker to the breakdown, and I do think that makes a difference. I thought his cameo yesterday was the best one yet

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    @frugby If true, the log jam at hooker continues in red and black which could impact his All Black chances, unless he’s been talked to and told it won’t of course…

    Couple good NZ U20’s hookers no doubt taking calls from interested franchises if that’s the case when you factor in Moananu has extended as well.

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    @Landers92 I’ve heard Moananu hasn’t been extended. Believe Taylor, Bell and Letiu are the three for the red and blacks next year.

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    Jeez there is something wrong with us if we keep Henry Bell. With some of the other hooker floating around. Same if the Crusaders get rid of Maonanu. One of the best hookers, on form in the comp.

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    @SouthernMann Wild that Bradley Slater, and Moanau both could conceivably not be in the match day 23 of squads next year, but on form this season would be contenders for All Blacks XV.

    If Moanau is cut loose Moana Pasifikia could be the right place for him to land.

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    @handa457 said in Highlanders 2025:

    @SouthernMann Wild that Bradley Slater, and Moanau both could conceivably not be in the match day 23 of squads next year, but on form this season would be contenders for All Blacks XV.

    If Moanau is cut loose Moana Pasifikia could be the right place for him to land.

    I can tell you that the Highlanders tried to get Bradley Slater but he decided to stay up north and by all accounts has decided to go to the Blues.

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    Sorry Landers fans but this is too good.

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    @Canes4life I'd go see that

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    Also given our season is over. Do we need a new thread for 2026 Season?

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    Have been told the Landers have signed a player from the Canes who play 10/15/11/14… would think this is Godfrey or Harkins, unless it is Stanley Solomon

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