Moana Pasifika 2023

[Stargazer]

[Stargazer]

[Tim]

[Winger]

@Stargazer is this right. MP play the Drua twice. And only 2 NZ teams twice

One of the Drua matches should be a NZ side

Edit. It is right. And a good move. Hope it's done next year too.

[Winger]

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[Stargazer]

Posted yesterday on MP's socials: squad naming in two weeks.

[Steven Harris]

Hearing that Solomon Alaimalo will either be picked up by Moana Pacifika or if that doesn’t eventuate wider training squad at the Chiefs
Have reached out to a contact at MP

[Yeetyaah]

@Steven-Harris said in Moana Pasifika 2023:

Hearing that Solomon Alaimalo will either be picked up by Moana Pacifika or if that doesn’t eventuate wider training squad at the Chiefs
Have reached out to a contact at MP

Wow he could end up back at the Chiefs? Dudes been on a journey for sure. Moana would be a better fit.

[Steven Harris]

@Yeetyaah totally agree , sounds like he needs to find himself again as a person went through some personal stuff in the last couple of years and struggled to deal with it , I know the Taniwha would take him back if things don’t work out with Moorby just quietly 😉

[Bovidae]

The Alaimalo brothers haven't made the most of their talents so far. Charles has had limited opportunities at Southland too, but he was such a good player at 1st XV/age-group level. He would be the perfect 6/lock.

[Steven Harris]

@Yeetyaah my contact at MP just got back me , has’nt seen Solly on the confirmed signings thus far , but he is aware there is some players that have not been signed off that even he has’nt seen

[Stargazer]

[Bovidae]

This would be an addition to the coaching team, rather than replacing an assistant coach. I assume that Mauger was in charge of the attack this year?

[Tim]

Weren't they supposed to have named a squad this week?

[Stargazer]

@Tim Yes, I'm looking at their social media like

[Steven Harris]

@Tim this Friday i have heard.

[Stargazer]

Two weeks has become a month. I wonder whether they had trouble getting some signatures on contracts? Or get the approval of the Samoa or Tonga Union because they want to (re-)sign some non-PI eligible players (like McClutchie)?

[Bones]

@Stargazer Alaimalo?

[Stargazer]

@Bones See Chiefs 2023 thread. He's moving to Hamilton, not Auckland.

[Bones]

@Stargazer said in Moana Pasifika 2023:

@Bones See Chiefs 2023 thread. He's moving to Hamilton, not Auckland.

Wouldn't be unheard of for players to reside in the tron and commute to South Auckland would it?