Stacey Jones

[Sabu_2008]

Its just been announced that he'll return to the Warriors, playing on a one year deal.

 

[gUt]

Kidding??

 

[Black Philip]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24615397-23214,00.html

He's only 32, he could play for another couple of years if he wanted. It's a real shame IMO that he retired at all when he was capable of playing on. It would have been awesome to see him play for NZ in the world cup too.

 

[Jeza23]

Well I wonder what this means for all the halves that they have there now. Moon, Fien, Hohaia, Witt and Rovelli would have to be scratching their heads as to where they would be playing next year! Henderson could be the unfortunate one to miss out though which sucks a hard one.

1. McKinnon
6. Witt
7. Jones
9. Fien

 

[Coxy]

That combination you've picked is awesome Jeza. Considering they have Tate, Vatuvei and Kemp in the outside backs...wow!

 

[Jeza23]

That combination you've picked is awesome Jeza. Considering they have Tate, Vatuvei and Kemp in the outside backs...wow!

Are you taking the piss with that ^? Seems like it [icon_lol1. [icon_lol1.

I think they will be a top 3 side next year. Forward pack is very very solid too!

 

[Coxy]

No, I'm really not! I think that's great. Jones pulling the strings, McKinnon is a star, Witt can do a good job if he's not got too much pressure on him, and Fien isn't bad at dummyhalf.

 

[Jeza23]

No, I'm really not! I think that's great. Jones pulling the strings, McKinnon is a star, Witt can do a good job if he's not got too much pressure on him, and Fien isn't bad at dummyhalf.

Fair enough then. Would suck to be Moon, Rovelli, Hohaia and Henderson right now wouldnt it? I think the last 2 will be duking it out in the pre-season for the bench spot eusa_think

 

[Coxy]

Henderson and Fien will be fighting for the hooker spot I think.
Moon and Rovelli will fight with Witt for the pivot spot.
Hohaia will be the bench man I reckon.

 

[Jeza23]

They certainly have an abundance of halves dont they! They have also played Ropati there at stages. They'll go good next year

 

[Black Philip]

Providing they can use their forwards properly, a great creative halfback like Jones means they will definitely be a force next year. I'm really looking forward to seeing them play now actually

 

[Je$ter]

Henderson > Fein

 

[Jeza23]

Henderson > Fein

I agree wholeheartedly but I dont know if Clearly thinks this is the case! eusa_think

 

[ronnyd]

That combination you've picked is awesome Jeza. Considering they have Tate, Vatuvei and Kemp in the outside backs...wow!

and also ropati!! Looks like Moon will be playing reserves again.

 

[Hamm.0]

NZ would have been a real threat this WC, if Lima, Asotasi, SBW, and Stacey were all playing.

w0w

 

[Bucking Beads]

NZ will always be crap much like England in cricket. They might win one miracle series every 10 years but they will continue to lose to the Aussies. Stacey Jones was never even that good why is he even bothereing to make a come back. He is no Alfie Langer.

 

[Nashy]

Stacey Jones is awesome. Def the most underrated halfback going.

 

[winnie_992]

Didnt Moon go the Warriors so he could get a starting spot in his favoured position of 5/8?

Poor Bloke if he gets shafted to the reserves again, but I guess its only for a year!