Author Topic: Highlanders Pre-Season Thread (Read 1313 times)

Strathen · « **on:** January 12, 2012, 10:35, GMT+6 »

So this is the one for the Highlander fans to get stuck in to.

There's a lot to talk about. Hoeata is recovering well from his injury and is in high spirits. Ran in to Bekhuis on New Year's and he was a really nice, polite fella. Even after a few jars. He is also huge. Massive huge. I haven't sorted my man crush for the coming season yet, but he's a contender.

Firstly we'll start with an article on Hore returning to his home franchise and his thoughts on being able to go to his local pub and not get given a ribbing for being a Hurricane:

http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/194083/rugby-consolation-hore-return

Strathen · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2012, 10:40, GMT+6 »

Here's a couple of images for Penny to see how the boys look in Highlanders colours (links are for Facebook):

Hosea Gear: http://tinyurl.com/7jcfalg
Andrew Hore: http://tinyurl.com/7mgu5jy
Tamati Ellison: http://tinyurl.com/83c8j3f
Lima Sopoaga: http://tinyurl.com/86kpf8z

Looks better than the black and yellow, that's for sure.

Penny · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2012, 08:34, GMT+6 »

<insert asterix and obelix style swearing here> Th-anks for reminding me of how suckful the canes management are and that the canes have no freaking team this year! Pesky virtual big brother.

I did however take the time to look at the pictures ;-)

Strathen · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:14, GMT+6 »

I didn't want you to feel left out of the thread there Pennz.

Penny · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2012, 12:03, GMT+6 »

Such thoughtfulness. So unexpected ;-)

ROAMER · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2012, 05:56, GMT+6 »

Hang on.. Didn't the canes suck?! .. And we have a heap of ex canes!!!

:)

Old lock · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2012, 08:44, GMT+6 »

I'm hoping having the brand new stadium (Forsyth Barr) with better changing rooms will give the boys a mental boost and make for enhanced team effort/results. In any event, I'm happy to get back to rugby.

Penny · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2012, 08:35, GMT+6 »

yep that'll do it... not the players you stole!

Strathen · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2012, 11:56, GMT+6 »

Righteo, the Highlanders are really active on their Facebook fan page and pumping things like wallpapers and images out through it.

But, for those that have liked them (Penny, I know you have...

), tomorrow they are starting a competition for a white Highlanders Training jersey signed by Whopper. Thought I'd bring it up so we can hit it hard and maybe bring the jersey to a KR member. The suggestion of the comp has already got 271 'likes', so it's going to be tough.

Back to what you were doing people.

Strathen · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2012, 12:00, GMT+6 »

2012 Highlanders Honour Board

Penny · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2012, 03:07, GMT+6 »

Theiving southeners!

Strathen · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2012, 07:51, GMT+6 »

The link you're after Pennz: https://www.facebook.com/HighlandersFB

The details of the comp:
"Alright fans as promised we are going to give away a rare white training jersey signed by Whoppa himself!
We don't just give these out to anybody, so the winner needs to be a true fan.
All we want you to do is post a picture of yourself in your Highlanders supporters gear right here on this very page.
Best pic wins! Simple as that.
A couple of pointers: don't post photos that you have posted in previous comps and be inventive.
Entries close and the winner will be announced this Friday at 3pm.
Cheers and good luck!
*Entries restricted to NZ."

Looking forward to Penny's entry!

Penny · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:15, GMT+6 »

I have a photo of you in your Otago gear I can post :p

I am embarrassed to tell You I also have a highlanders flag I could use!

Strathen · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2012, 10:32, GMT+6 »

Unfortunately that's not a Highlanders top, rather the provincial top.

Get in to the spirit Pennz! Wrap it around you with... ahem...

Take a photo and send it in. If you win, I'll pay for shipping to Lockie.

Yes, it appears my natural ability to avoid photographs has come back to haunt me. Many a time have I been in Speights and Highlander gear (overalls, jerseys, facepaint, beer boxes, etc), yet not a photo to be found. Looks as though my pride is in my heart, and not on Facebook, preventing me from entering the competition. I am actually rather proud of that.

Penny · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2012, 11:10, GMT+6 »

You should count your self lucky that the flags at home and I'm on holiday! I have NO shame.

I can use photoshop, I'm sure I could change the photo jaden took and make it look highlanders!

Penny · « **Reply #15 on:** January 24, 2012, 11:14, GMT+6 »

Quote from: Strathen on January 24, 2012, 10:32, GMT+6

Yes, it appears my natural ability to avoid photographs.

You totally posed for Jaden! I think it's probably your aversion to facebook tags that's hindering you, rather than lack of photos!

Old lock · « **Reply #16 on:** January 24, 2012, 09:27, GMT+6 »

Strathie, That's very nice of you, thinking me in the hinterlands. However, if Pennz wins she should wear it herself (Or, let Jaden or Felicity do it if it will fit) It would be good training for disgruntled Cane/new Clan fans/

I wish the Highlanders would get their web site fixed, so you can get info or order stuff. They are saying it will be up by 1 February.

Penny · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2012, 04:59, GMT+6 »

Lockie - I have successfully brainwashed my children ;-) no one is wearing a highlanders jersey in my house! ;-)

What are you wanting to get from the highlanders website? Does champions.co.nz have it?

Old lock · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2012, 05:12, GMT+6 »

Quote from: Penny on January 25, 2012, 04:59, GMT+6

What are you wanting to get from the highlanders website? Does champions.co.nz have it?

No, they (Champions) don't seem to have any Highlander clothing stuff. The tattoos (phony) are nice though. I was looking for a T Shirt to wear to the Gym.

Also, I'm hoping the Highlander web site will have some new strip stuff when they finally get it up.

Strathen · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2012, 08:22, GMT+6 »

First pre-season game for the lads, taking on the Crusaders this Friday:
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Crusaders name team to play Highlanders
crusaders.co.nz - (30/01/2012)

The Crusaders squad to play the Highlanders in their first pre-season match on Friday night (3rd February) at 5.45pm at Rugby Park, Greymouth has been named.

The team travel to Greymouth on Wednesday for a pre-season camp before their match on Friday night. As part of their camp the squad will be involved in visiting a number of schools on the coast from Westport down to the Fox Glacier.

Demand for tickets to the match has been strong, tickets are available from the Greymouth Information Centre and the Westport IT Site. General Admission Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for secondary school children and primary school children can go free.

Crusaders team to play the Highlanders:

1.Wyatt Crockett (Captain)
2.Quentin MacDonald
3.Nick Barrett
4.Ross Kennedy
5.Tom Donnelly
6.Joe Wheeler
7.Matt Todd
8.Luke Whitelock
9.Willi Heinz
10.Tyler Bleyendaal
11.Adam Whitelock
12.Ryan Crotty
13.Robbie Fruean
14.Sean Maitland
15.Tom Marshall

Interchange Players

Forwards:
Joe Moody
Ben Franks
Sam Prattley
Ben Funnell
Codie Taylor
Luke Romano
Dominic Bird
Brendon O?Connor
George Whitlock

Backs:
Mark Swanepoel
Mitchell Scott
Patrick Osborne
Andy Ellis

Unavailable: Tom Taylor, Kieran Read, Sam Whitelock, Owen Franks, Corey Flynn, Richie McCaw, Zac Guildford, Israel Dagg, Johnny McNicoll
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Can't find the Highlanders squad at the moment, but will post when I do.

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