Hurricanes 2022
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Maybe, but IWL has had a few issues on defence. I don’t think he’s shown enough to clearly pass a hard worker like Blackwell. The Canes need some glue players in the pack
I just find it weird. He’s one of the most criticised players and he doesn’t seem to warrant the criticism
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@duluth Blackwell is a hard worker which you need, but I've lost count of the 1v1 tackles he's missed, the passes he's dropped cold and the lineouts he's been dominated in. He does plenty of good things aswell but he's one of those players that you just don't feel comfortable watching because you know an error is always just around the corner.
Having Bird there now may take some of that pressure off Blackwell because I understand he's the main shot caller in the Canes lineout, hence why he always gets selected. Hopefully having Bird as a partner will bring the best out of Blackwell.
I think we also need to look at someone like Taine Plumtree for the 6 jersey next year over someone like Prinsep, which will improve the lineout aswell. Not sure if he's been signed again by the Blues though.
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Yeah those two guys should be selected ahead of him. But they weren’t options this season obviously.
It’s just interesting how much noise is made about him. I could understand if he was constantly shitting the bed, but he just seems like an OKish SR player.
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@duluth I think Blackwell gets a lot of stick because he isn't the tallest of locks.
If the Canes sign Plumtree as a 6/lock along with Bird, Scrafton, Blackwell & Walker-Leawere then we are looking pretty good there for next year. Add in the tutelage of someone like Tito and that should be an area of strength in 2022.
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owen.franks
Making some good progress recovering from the foot injury and surgery I had back in February in England, Chris Kemp from @iworkoutplan has put together a full work up for me leading into preseason with the @hurricanesrugby come late November… I couldn’t be happier with the results. If your looking for some guidance especially if your a front rower I recommend dropping him a message.
That explains why he isn't in any NPC squad.
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I just heard Holland say that the Hurricanes have JGB coming back next season.
They have three 10s signed(Love, JGB and Morgan) and they're undecided if they'll bring in another 10. I got the impression that he sees Love as the first choice 10.
He mentioned that they still have 5 or 6 spots to fill.
He also said that Ardie has not signed for the Hurricanes yet, but is confident he will sign on.
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@dice argh ffs, JGB had his opportunity. I hope they don't see him as the first choice.
Where did you hear this on?
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@canes4life On the radio, SENZ.
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@dice I'd be keen to listen to that. What time approx was it?
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@canes4life said in Hurricanes 2022:
@dice I'd be keen to listen to that. What time approx was it?
Here's the link to the interview
https://media.whooshkaa.com/show/13937/episode/896629.mp3?source=webplayer-download
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@cgrant which Higgins are you talking about, Riley or Kienan?
I agree if you're talking about Riley. Both him and Godfrey look to have big futures, both look like very capable footballers. Don't think they will get contracts just yet though as they haven't featured in the NPC but hopefully we see them in the development team.
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@canes4life said in Hurricanes 2022:
@dice argh ffs, JGB had his opportunity. I hope they don't see him as the first choice.
Totally agree maybe no other 10 wanted to come to the Canes, so Holland had no choice OR most likely Holland loves mediocrity.
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@mikey07 we need more than JGB IMO. I saw Josh Ioane has officially been released from the Highlanders so it will be interesting to see if he ends up at the Canes or Moana Pasifika.
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@canes4life Or neither...
