Blues 2027

@george33 Josh would have to show something in the Npc apparently rocked up to day 1 yesterday in very good shape and he is experienced hoping Northland ,Harbour and Auckland all have strong seasons if that’s the case then hopefully many will push their claims to crack the Blues squad
Agree about Ioane Moananu would definitely add impact off the bench

@steven-harris

Goodhue was injured a lot towards the end of his time with the Blues.. lots of head knocks too. Do you know if he had a better run of luck in Japan?

@SouthernMann the guy who could surprise is Heath McEwan who is in the Northland squad be interesting to see how he goes getting consistent rugby .

@Duluth that’s a good point I did chat to his dad Bernard a few weeks ago, last few years he’s had no recurring symptoms which is a good thing for Josh just me personally I do wonder if Super Rugby has passed him by
He would be a handy squad member if extra experience was required

@Steven-Harris more details Just think Josh Goodhue experienced could be a great acquisition. Must be other clubs showing interest. hurricanes ?

@george33 I normally get oil about 3 or 4 rounds into the NPC that’s usually when Super coaches have had a bit of look and are talking to respective coaches

@Steven-Harris said in Blues 2027:

@SouthernMann the guy who could surprise is Heath McEwan who is in the Northland squad be interesting to see how he goes getting consistent rugby .

Was one of the dominant hookers in Dunedin club rugby. Just stuck behind Coltman, Bell and Lolofie was preferred as the development hooker. I hope he doesn't become the modern version of Ricky Riccitelli, who after leaving Dunedin due to a log jam became a mainstay around the country.

@SouthernMann i saw McEwan play a couple of times, think he was 'rested' at the last game Hora Hora play this year, looks a real ball of muscle, I mentioned in another thread, reminded me of a bigger version of Tim Dow.

His throwing wasn't great when I watched.but then he had some small targets, tallest guy in the side was a prop, but his work.around the park has massive upside if he can break into npc here then maybe super, but have to think he will need.to have a hell of seasons to leapfrog Mullan and.Hutchings, who IMO is another Riccitelli like player too.

But as @brodean says, Mullan has the physical attributes, just needs to.sort his throwing.

Grok tells me Goodhue did not miss any games in Japan due to concussion.

Leo Gordon strikes me as an option to replace Evans

@kiwimurph said in Blues 2027:

Leo Gordon strikes me as an option to replace Evans

Yeah, he looked good in the Blues preseason match v the Crusaders. He should've gotten a run during the last season

Is it too early for Siale Pahulu? He already has the physical dimensions

@brodean said in Blues 2027:

Is it too early for Siale Pahulu? He already has the physical dimensions

What I'm seeing, a bit rubbish on defence, game is littered with the occasional basic error, and he hasn't really asserted himself physically despite his size. Definitely a lot of potential there though, but can't imagine he'd be ready for Super.

@Tim Glad he has a new home.

He would have suited Vern Ball. Not so sure he will suit Holland's running footy.

@SouthernMann said in Blues 2027:

@Tim Glad he has a new home.

He would have suited Vern Ball. Not so sure he will suit Holland's running footy.

Thinking the same thing.

I'm happy with this signing. There aren't a lot of options around at the moment. Simpson and Norrie are still in the mix.

He made a pretty awesome combo with Pledger in the NPC. Hopefully we can pick up Pledger soon too.

Just seen Dalton has picked up injury at Castre during training and is out for 6 months . Needs surgery.

@george33 said in Blues 2027:

Just seen Dalton has picked up injury at Castre during training and is out for 6 months . Needs surgery.

Achilles suck. Poor bastard. Still at least he got paid

Funaki 2028 . great news.