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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 526829" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>Just seen that the signing of Bryn Hall,Kane Barrett and Waisake Naholo have been <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/7721668/Kane-Barrett-and-Waisake-Naholo-make-Blues" target="_blank">confirmed by the Blues</a>.</p><p></p><p>Good to see Hall's signing confirmed - as I've mentioned previously I think he is a very good signing. Not too sure about Barrett and Naholo though. Barrett is a good hard working 6/lock, though hasn't really stood out at ITM Cup level in my opinion. He is still young, but I thought there were probably better options available. Naholo's signing surprises me slightly, mainly as he isn't really the sort of wing they need. He is a genuine threat with ball in hand, but his option taking is a bit average, and he is very erratic under the high ball and in defense.... just like most of their other wing options!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I saw that Waldrom had been de-listed by the Chiefs - it didn't surprise me (given how little he was used this season), but he is still playing some great rugby (when he is not injured!). I would love to see him down at the Highlanders, as I think he would really suit our expansive style of play, but I think there is a very good chance he will go to the Crusaders. The Crusaders are on the lookout for a quality 7 to backup Todd, and given Waldrom has played for them in the past (and is still playing quality rugby), he could fit in really well there.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't think they have technically been de-listed, rather they just haven't been re-signed for this season, as they only had one year contracts which expired at the end of last season. I'm not surprised they haven't been re-signed - Bradley is a very good NPC player, but lacks the extra pace that is required at the next level, and while O'Donnell has talent, he hasn't really lived up to his potential thus far.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 526829, member: 24910"] Just seen that the signing of Bryn Hall,Kane Barrett and Waisake Naholo have been [URL="http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/7721668/Kane-Barrett-and-Waisake-Naholo-make-Blues"]confirmed by the Blues[/URL]. Good to see Hall's signing confirmed - as I've mentioned previously I think he is a very good signing. Not too sure about Barrett and Naholo though. Barrett is a good hard working 6/lock, though hasn't really stood out at ITM Cup level in my opinion. He is still young, but I thought there were probably better options available. Naholo's signing surprises me slightly, mainly as he isn't really the sort of wing they need. He is a genuine threat with ball in hand, but his option taking is a bit average, and he is very erratic under the high ball and in defense.... just like most of their other wing options! I saw that Waldrom had been de-listed by the Chiefs - it didn't surprise me (given how little he was used this season), but he is still playing some great rugby (when he is not injured!). I would love to see him down at the Highlanders, as I think he would really suit our expansive style of play, but I think there is a very good chance he will go to the Crusaders. The Crusaders are on the lookout for a quality 7 to backup Todd, and given Waldrom has played for them in the past (and is still playing quality rugby), he could fit in really well there. I don't think they have technically been de-listed, rather they just haven't been re-signed for this season, as they only had one year contracts which expired at the end of last season. I'm not surprised they haven't been re-signed - Bradley is a very good NPC player, but lacks the extra pace that is required at the next level, and while O'Donnell has talent, he hasn't really lived up to his potential thus far. [/QUOTE]
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