Chiefs 2023
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@Nepia said in Chiefs 2023:
@gt12 said in Chiefs 2023:
@OleOleOle said in Chiefs 2023:
@Bovidae He's a like for like replacement for Trask....if not Trask then Reihana, the Chiefs seem very reluctant to use Reihana
If we re-sign / keep Trask, and Gatland, and Ioane, plus have Dmac, and then don't sign Reihana, it will be clear that they are fucking idiots. In that case, I'll start a petition for McMillan to be fired.
I just assumed you've had one circulating for the past couple of years.
So far, just lots of yelling. That might stimulate me to take action.
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@OleOleOle Gatland only has one more year of his contract to go, and if DMac leaves post-RWC, the Chiefs need to have a succession plan in place. Trask would be better as a 1st 5, but McMillan doesn't play him there. The younger 1st 5s in the region (Cashmore, Kemara) are still kids. Reihana and/or Trask would seem to be the logical choice in the short-term.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
@OleOleOle Gatland only has one more year of his contract to go, and if DMac leaves post-RWC, the Chiefs need to have a succession plan in place. Trask would be better as a 1st 5, but McMillan doesn't play him there. The younger 1st 5s in the region (Cashmore, Kemara) are still kids. Reihana and/or Trask would seem to be the logical choice in the short-term.
Based on that, they'd be silly to re-sign Ioane.
Dmac (first choice), Gatland (bench), Trask/Reihana for the future getting some time at 10/15.
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I never saw any information about the length of Jonah Lowe's contract, but I assume he was off-contract.
This move would mean re-signing Etene Nanai-Seturo has to be a certainty, as the winger stocks are already light. Chase Tiatia and Emoni Narawa are also off-contract.
I am hoping that the Chiefs have someone better lined up.
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If Chiefs are injury free their current squad depth rivals anyone, at full strength I'd something like:
Ross, Taukei’aho, Mafileo/Ta'avao, Rettalick, Lord, Va'ai, Cane, PGS, Ratima, Dmac, Nankivell, Tupaea, ALB, Wrampling, Narawa.
Moli/Dyer, Thompson, Norris/Mafileo, McWhannell/Ah Kuoi, Finau/Jacobson, Roe/Weber, Reihana/Ioane, Poihipi/Seturo.
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@kiwi_expat said in Chiefs 2023:
If Chiefs are injury free their current squad depth rivals anyone, at full strength I'd something like:
Ross, Taukei’aho, Mafileo/Ta'avao, Rettalick, Lord, Va'ai, Cane, PGS, Ratima, Dmac, Nankivell, Tupaea, ALB, Wrampling, Narawa.
Moli/Dyer, Thompson, Norris/Mafileo, McWhannell/Ah Kuoi, Finau/Jacobson, Roe/Weber, Reihana/Ioane, Poihipi/Seturo.
lol it fucking does not don't be ridiculous
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@mariner4life I'm not sure if you frequent other rugby forums but the general consensus is that at maximum strength & a few guys like ALB, DMac back fit they are as fair title contenders as anyone.
they fielded some very strong makeshift C teams due to Covid ripping through their squad in 2022 and it really showcased how impressive their depth (particularly in the forwards) is developing under McMillan.
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The Chiefs made life very uncomfortable for the Crusaders in the semis. They didn't take their chances, but they made plenty and a few different bounces and they might have won.
Yet they are unredeemable?
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@kiwi_expat said in Chiefs 2023:
If Chiefs are injury free their current squad depth rivals anyone, at full strength I'd something like:
Ross, Taukei’aho, Mafileo/Ta'avao, Rettalick, Lord, Va'ai, Cane, PGS, Ratima, Dmac, Nankivell, Tupaea, ALB, Wrampling, Narawa.
Moli/Dyer, Thompson, Norris/Mafileo, McWhannell/Ah Kuoi, Finau/Jacobson, Roe/Weber, Reihana/Ioane, Poihipi/Seturo.
In need of some Red Bull to give them wings
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@Chester-Draws said in Chiefs 2023:
The Chiefs made life very uncomfortable for the Crusaders in the semis. They didn't take their chances, but they made plenty and a few different bounces and they might have won.
Yet they are unredeemable?
Chiefs forward pack had better of Crusaders for much of the game, their backs couldn't finish opportunities.
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@mariner4life said in Chiefs 2023:
@kiwi_expat said in Chiefs 2023:
If Chiefs are injury free their current squad depth rivals anyone, at full strength I'd something like:
Ross, Taukei’aho, Mafileo/Ta'avao, Rettalick, Lord, Va'ai, Cane, PGS, Ratima, Dmac, Nankivell, Tupaea, ALB, Wrampling, Narawa.
Moli/Dyer, Thompson, Norris/Mafileo, McWhannell/Ah Kuoi, Finau/Jacobson, Roe/Weber, Reihana/Ioane, Poihipi/Seturo.
lol it fucking does not don't be ridiculous
Lol yes. Ridiculous they might stay remotely injury free given the curse in past few seasons. Still need a strike winger too. Would Marcos Moneta like a year in super rugby?
