NPC - news, injuries etc
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@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Nepia I blame Taranaki for picking the Steamers in the second round. The second round of picks was our only chance of picking the Steamers for a home Battle of the Bays.
We are still known as the bay until then thank you :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye:
Nepia does make a valid point that at least there is a battle of the Bays. Why we chose to play you though is beyond me, its asking for trouble!
At least Southland chose us
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I'm glad we decided we wanted to go to Ta$man again to face the defending champs...
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@bayimports said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Nepia I blame Taranaki for picking the Steamers in the second round. The second round of picks was our only chance of picking the Steamers for a home Battle of the Bays.
We are still known as the bay until then thank you :face_with_stuck-out_tongue_winking_eye:
Nepia does make a valid point that at least there is a battle of the Bays. Why we chose to play you though is beyond me, its asking for trouble!
At least Southland chose us
You didn't choose us. You had the last pick and we were the only team left.
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@Stargazer ha ha now that makes more sense
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@taniwharugby maybe similar to us having to choose Hawkes?
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@taniwharugby said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
I'm glad we decided we wanted to go to Ta$man again to face the defending champs...
You had the choice between Ta$man and the Steamers.
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@Stargazer Obviously the Treasurer still had his gate takings budgeted revenue hat on then as well. No comparison when comparing Wellington against the rather obscure combined Golden Bay-Motueka/Nelson/Marlborough outfit.
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@Higgins said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Stargazer Obviously the Treasurer still had his gate takings budgeted revenue hat on then as well. No comparison when comparing Wellington against the rather obscure combined Golden Bay-Motueka/Nelson/Marlborough outfit.
I have it on good authority that for a prank, Steve Tew put his hand over the Wellington option on the board when the Hawkes Bay selection committee came into the room. They had to adjourn twice to the underwear department at Hallensteins until Steve removed his hand!
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Taranaki
List of contracted players for 2020:
Reuben O’Neill
Ricky Riccitelli – until 2021
Bradley Slater
Tupou Vaa’i – until 2021
Josh Lord
Tom Florence
Fin Hoeata
Kaylum Boshier
Pita Gus Sowakula
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens – until 2021
Lisati Milo-Harris – until 2021
Stephen Perofeta – until 2021
Sean Wainui
Kini Naholo – until 2021
Brayton Northcott-Hill
Talented 2020 local vision for Yarrows Taranaki Bulls
MEDIA RELEASE 7 November 2019 While the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls reflect on the recently completed Mitre 10 Cup...
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@Stargazer You'd think the Barrett's were contracted even though they won't play....
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@DrivingMaul Yes, indeed. At least Beauden and Jordie (Scott's contract expires next year).
I found this the most interesting bit from the media release:
Halfback Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi will re-join his family in the Bay of Plenty next season after notching up 41 matches for Taranaki. Both players were selected for the All Blacks while playing for the amber and blacks and played 26 and 3 tests respectively.("both" refers to Waisake Naholo and TTT)
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@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
Taranaki
List of contracted players for 2020:
Taranaki look to be investing in their youth. A sensible option.
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@Bovidae said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
More importantly, we're all waiting for the full draw to find out which provinces join Ta$man in not having a RS challenge in 2020.
I have been recently vaccinated against Shield Famine and have lifetime immunity - though occasional booster shots are recommended!
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@Chris-B you mean at least 1 time a year?
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@taniwharugby said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:
@Chris-B you mean at least 1 time a year?
No - I genuinely mean lifetime immunity.
With an absolutely miraculous spread of outcomes it will be 13 years before every other team wins the NPC.
But, what will happen in reality is that Canterbury and Auckland will resume their mortal lock on the title and at best only a couple of teams will get a look in - and on recent form Ta$man is most likely!
A Shield drought can be broken in a day - an NPC drought, well look at the Warriors!
