2018 AB Depth Chart
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@Tim said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
Sadly Little is no longer playing in NZ! Never say never though.
He'd answer the call. McAlister is still playing in Europe right? Another blue who we know is dedicated to NZ rugby and would come running if asked.
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@Nepia said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
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@Chris-B. said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
Squire is clearly ahead of Ioane in the pecking order at both 6 and 8. Squire's three test starts have been at 6 and even injured Hansen has chosen him in the full squad instead of Akira.
In fact, the only thing we don't know is whether he might have surpassed Kainbo and should be at the top of the 6 list if fit..... that's just for you you Blues-loving bastard!
I was reading that first line and thinking that's all good, I agree with that, what's the issue!
Then I read the second! Clearly my alert system didn't go off because Chris B, who has clearly lost his marbles, can't spell properly.
Just a bit of reverse trolling of Tim. Bloody Blues supporters - they get a draw and a win and suddenly they think they're on a roll and it's 1991 all over again.
Bloody John Hart will be top of the coaches list - mark my words!
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@RoninWC yeah he's shown massive improvement, started off looking well out of his depth as you would expect but now could almost run in a silver medal against world's best Gibson.
I'd liken him more to Kronfeld. Has something very old school about him, is a nugget and as you say, those lines he runs are heart warming.
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@Bones said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
@RoninWC yeah he's shown massive improvement, started off looking well out of his depth as you would expect but now could almost run in a silver medal against world's best Gibson.
I'd liken him more to Kronfeld. Has something very old school about him, is a nugget and as you say, those lines he runs are heart warming.
They're making a film about them as we speak. Spielberg is tipped to direct.
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@Tim said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
@Bones said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
@RoninWC yeah he's shown massive improvement, started off looking well out of his depth as you would expect but now could almost run in a silver medal against world's best Gibson.
I'd liken him more to Kronfeld. Has something very old school about him, is a nugget and as you say, those lines he runs are heart warming.
They're making a film about them as we speak. Spielberg is tipped to direct.
Has he moved to North Harbour?
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@Tim said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
Wing.
- Dagg (wonder how his speed will hold up)
- Ioane
- Naholo
- Smith (wonder how his speed will hold up)
- Nanai
- Aso
- Savea
- Duffie
- Stevenson
- NMS - without injuries he should be much higher up
George Bridge is having a good first year; I'd add him. Tamanivalu played mostly at 14 this year and quite well, too. Not sure where he'll be playing next year. I'm not sure whether he has any fans on the Fern (I'm not one of them), but maybe add Wes Goosen? Ben Lam?
Do we still mention Jane? Not sure whether he will retire or not.
Again a list to which you can add Jonah Lowe. Played there for the U20s most of the time last year too, scoring several tries. During Mitre 10 Cup he played several games on the wing, too, I think (when Fruean played at centre).
For the future, U20s wings Clarke and Faingaanuku are worth keeping an eye on.
If this is not an AB list, but SR list, then non-NZ eligible players like Digby Ioane and Toni Pulu can be added, too.
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@Stargazer Lowe might get a better shot if he signed with the blues.
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@Tim said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
Time for number 7.
- Cane
- Todd
- Savea (not very good this year, more of an impact player)
- Gibson
- Dillon Hunt
- Pryors
- Lentjes
- Boshier
Probably a couple of others worth naming.
Up and comers: There's a couple in the U20 team - Luke Jacobson and Dalton Papali'i.
Hasn't Gibson signed overseas somewhere? Just when he actually starts to play half decent.
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@Tim said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
Fullback:
- Smith
- Dagg
- Jordie Barrett
- DMac
- Nanai
- Havili
- NMS
- Stevenson
Looking forward to seeing Barrett, Trainor, Havili, Stevenson, and Nanai next year. U20 player looked handy too.
If he can stay fit next year (damn head knocks!), I'd add Sam McNicol to this list.
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@taniwharugby said in 2018 AB Depth Chart:
@Tim possibly Ranger & Macilai on wings, and also Alaimalo who played a few games for Chiefs this season...its 12 where we have someone missing.
Thing is, Macilai hasn't played a single SR game this year, due to injury and probably because he's been leapfrogged by Manasa Mataele, who could also be added to the wings.
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