Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club

by **Ozzy3213** Wed 21 Dec 2011, 1:13 pm

First topic message reminder :

EXETER CHIEFS RUGBY CLUB

Full name: Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club
Union: Rugby Football Union
Founded: 1871
Location: Exeter, Devon, England
Ground: Sandy Park (Capacity: 10,744)
Chairman: Tony Rowe
Head Coach: Ozzy3213
Captain: James Horwill
Competitions: Aviva Premiership, Amlin Challenge Cup, Anglo Welsh Cup.

Coaching Staff

Forwards coaches: Jono Gibbes & Rob Baxter
Scrummaging coach: Greg Feek
Defence coach: Rassie Erasmus
Attack/Skills coach: Richie Murphy
Kicking coach:

Current Budget: £0

SENIOR SQUAD (36/40)
Forwards (19)

HK Bismarck du Plessis (South Africa)
HK Simon Alcott (England)
HK Neil Clark (England)

PR Perry Freshwater (England)
PR Ben Moon (England)
PR Brett Sturgess (England)

PR John Andress (Ireland)
PR Craig Mitchell (Wales)
PR Hoani Tui (New Zealand)

LK James Hanks (England)
LK Tommy Hayes (Ireland)
LK Aly Muldowney (England)
LK James Horwill (Australia)

FL Steffon Armitage (England)
FL Tom Johnson (England)
FL James Phillips (England)
FL James Scaysbrook (England)

N8 Richard Baxter (England)
N8 Ofisa Treviranus (Samoa)

Backs (17)

SH Kevin Barrett (England)
SH Haydn Thomas (England)

FH Ignacio Mieres (Argentina)
FH Gareth Steenson (Ireland/England)
FH Aaron Cruden (New Zealand)

CE Sireli Naqelevuki (Fiji)
CE Bryan Rennie (Scotland)
CE Jason Shoemark (New Zealand)
CE Josh Tatupu (Samoa)
CE Richard Kahui (New Zealand)

WG Matt Jess (England)
WG Gonzalo Camacho (Argentina)
WG Nic Sestaret (France)
WG Paul Sackey (England)
WG Ollie Phillips (England)

FB Luke Arscott (England)
FB Isa Nacewa (Fiji)

INJURIES

None

ACADEMY SQUAD (15)
Forwards

HK Scott Spurling
PR Luke Cowan-Dickie
PR Lloyd Fairbrother
LK Will Carrick-Smith
LK Addison Lockley
FL David Ewers
FL Herbie Stupple
N8 Joel Conlon

Backs

SH James Lightfoot-Brown
FH Henry Slade
CE Sam Jones
CE Sam Hill
WG Jack Arnott
WG Mike Canty
FB Jack Nowell

Transfers

IN

Steffon Armitage (from Toulon) - Free
Perry Freshwater (from Perpignan) - Free
Paul Sackey (from Stade Francais) - Free
Scott Spurling (from Saracens) - £3 million
Bismarck du Plessis (from Sharks) - £26 million
Ofisa Treviranus (from London Irish) - £7.5 million
James Horwill (from Queensland Reds) - £25 million

OUT

Chris Whitehead (Released) - £1.5 million
Charlie Walker-Blair (Released) - £0.5 million
Chad Slade (Released) - £2.5 million
Myles Dorrian (Released) - £0.5 million
Chris Bentley (Released) - £1.5 million
Peter Short (Released) - £1.5 million
John Vickers (Released) - £1.5 million

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 15 Feb 2012, 11:15 am

Could do a biggy but wouldn't go mental. Who interests you and I'll see if I can knock something up

by Bathite Wed 15 Feb 2012, 11:50 am

Well if its such a good deal for me, why are you proposing it? You must rate Woodburn quite highly, otherwise, why would you want to lose Camacho?

As I said, on the face of it, it is a no brainer for me, but because of his EQ status and his great potential, I would prefer to keep him. Also, I could also lose Camacho during the 4 Nations. That's my logic.

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 15 Feb 2012, 12:03 pm

"I have to say and I am not directing this at you solely, but I really struggle with how some people value players on this game."

People are scared to lose English potential just incase they make it big. Would you do Slade for Staunton for example?

You'll get there in the end, you know what it's like with English players. Luckily for you your academy is excellent!

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 15 Feb 2012, 12:37 pm

I think Exeter are more of a team than individuals, possibly performing better than they should on paper.

I suspect the longer they keep it up the more recognition they'll get both Internationally and then on here.

Stick with it....you're not far from having a very good side

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 15 Feb 2012, 12:45 pm

You need to get some tips from Chris on how to big your players up on a daily basis

by pullthestrings Wed 15 Feb 2012, 1:27 pm

I'm afraid I can't loan Yarde mate, I'm short on back three as it is and Tagi is injured

by **Ozzy3213** Thu 16 Feb 2012, 8:49 am

I'm just bumping this to the the top as their are a few Chiefs pages now. I have requested powers to remove the others from the admin team.

by Bathite Thu 16 Feb 2012, 8:59 am

I'll be on for the next 30mins or so, so let me know if there is any movement on our deal, not asking for the world, just a touch of cash or a youngster who won't start for you!

by Bathite Thu 16 Feb 2012, 9:10 am

Shame, spurling would be great, good signing for you that, but I suppose I could go to 5m, you drive a hard bargain!

Stick him on confirms

by Bathite Thu 16 Feb 2012, 9:17 am

I'm the Everton of this league! Only sold players domestically so far! Good little signing for you that I reckon

by CJB Thu 16 Feb 2012, 10:15 am

You know the players I'd like back :L

by pullthestrings Thu 16 Feb 2012, 10:47 am

Struggling to see anything mate.. would need Freshwater + ?. Mainly interested in Johnson and Cruden, as you know Wink

by pullthestrings Thu 16 Feb 2012, 1:10 pm

Cruden + Sturgess + (one of Foster, Jess, Sesteret or Phillips)

Bowden + Lahiff + Sisi + Yarde

--

Hi mate.

Really not keen on the above, giving away far too much. Whilst Cruden is arguably better than Bowden, it's not worth three losses elsewhere.

What about:

Bowden + Tagi
=
Cruden + Camacho

enq.

by pullthestrings Thu 16 Feb 2012, 1:31 pm

It needs to be Camacho or Sackey mate.

Also - Delon/Nacewa?

by Fluxy Thu 16 Feb 2012, 4:45 pm

Trying my luck here, what for Cruden?

by pullthestrings Thu 16 Feb 2012, 5:36 pm

How are we looking:

Bowden + Tagi + Delon
=
Cruden + Camacho + Nacewa

enq.

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 22 Feb 2012, 12:23 pm

Did you see anything for BdP Smile

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 22 Feb 2012, 12:41 pm

Fair enough mate. Not after losing Wallace unless a biggy tbh, really like the look of him.

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 22 Feb 2012, 12:53 pm

Looks our best prospect at 7, I'd rate him ahead of Saull already who's mainly hype for me. Wallace seems to have the stature which is often half the battle I think, surprised he wasn't brought into Saxons.

Do you listen the Rugby bit on talksport on Sunday night? Had a good interview with Baxter. He thinks a few more of his player will get Int recognition next season as impossible for them to be ignored.

by Bathite Wed 22 Feb 2012, 2:20 pm

9 - cook
12 - williams
13 - hipkiss

?

by Fluxy Wed 22 Feb 2012, 2:25 pm

Shingler or Ansbro interest you mate?

by Bathite Wed 22 Feb 2012, 2:26 pm

No worries mate

by Londonirishollie Wed 22 Feb 2012, 8:27 pm

Ozzy3213 wrote:What for Onosa'i Auva'a, Sam Tuitipou and Luther Burrell?

Sorry mate only just seen this.

Tuitipou is not avaliable unless their is a huge offer. He's the kind of solid player, who while he doesn't win me games in predos, he is part of the solid core that i am looking to build.

Auva'a and Burrell could be avaliable.

Burrell and Auva'a for Mieres and Freshwater?

by Fluxy Wed 22 Feb 2012, 10:38 pm

How about;

Shingler + Moody/Wilson
=
Meires + Johnson/Freshwater

Something along those lines?

by Fluxy Thu 23 Feb 2012, 10:59 am

Did you not see the above? I'd be apprehensive to let him leave unless it'd improve me elsewhere mate

by stnick88 Thu 23 Feb 2012, 11:45 am

young could go but he is banned for a few weeks.

interested in freshwater, thomas, naqa, johnson, sackey

by pullthestrings Thu 23 Feb 2012, 1:43 pm

Sisi + Yarde
=
AJ + Arscott

enq.

by pullthestrings Thu 23 Feb 2012, 2:12 pm

Sisi + Lahiff + ?
=
AJ + Mitchell + ?

Something like that? I can't include Corbs.

by Fluxy Thu 23 Feb 2012, 2:18 pm

Shingler + Moody
=
? + AJ

Enq

by pullthestrings Thu 23 Feb 2012, 2:25 pm

Gibson + Lahiff
=
Mitchell + AJ?

What do you make of this? A risk that may pay off in the future..

by CJB Thu 23 Feb 2012, 7:08 pm

JLB + Arnott?

by Fluxy Wed 29 Feb 2012, 9:22 pm

Was after, a LH and a winger

by Driver Thu 01 Mar 2012, 12:05 am

Will give you £2m for Budgie and owe you the £1m?

by pullthestrings Mon 05 Mar 2012, 12:01 pm

Tom Johnson + Isa Nacewa

for

Jamie Gibson + Sailosi Tagicakibau

==

That's a real tempter.. Losi is a real class act and stands out in predictions though.. does anyone else in my back three interest you?

by pullthestrings Mon 05 Mar 2012, 1:28 pm

Trouble is I don't think people will notice in predictions the difference between TJ and Gibson. They'll notice Losi. Would also mean shifting my back three about - I'd have 3 FB's but have to potentially play Homer and Nacewa on the wings..

by Bathite Mon 05 Mar 2012, 1:45 pm

Deals, advice, enquiries, get sick of people hijacking deals, as you can understand! Also good to get feedback from time to time, i'm sure I have asked you for advice before

It's not Taki, don't worry.

by pullthestrings Tue 06 Mar 2012, 12:27 pm

Cruden = Bowden?

by Fluxy Tue 06 Mar 2012, 2:59 pm

O. Phillips, Cruden and Hayes, anything for that trio mate?

by Fluxy Tue 06 Mar 2012, 3:23 pm

I'd rather save the cash

by Sgt_Pooly Wed 07 Mar 2012, 1:46 pm

Very much a 2nd string mate, hopefully have it in today

by pullthestrings Thu 08 Mar 2012, 1:45 pm

Would be looking at Mitchell...

Also any way to sort a Bowden/Cruden deal?

by CJB Fri 09 Mar 2012, 11:11 pm

Not really sure I'm willing to lose Mullan. Armitage + Horwill intereest me though in a deal for him

by 'Arry Spurs Sun 11 Mar 2012, 9:22 pm

Alright mate, sure I know you! You're not in any other fantasy games are you? Wink

Can't really see myself letting Spencer go, Michael Tagicakibau is available however. Make an offer

by CJB Tue 27 Mar 2012, 10:59 pm

Any ideas?

by Sgt_Pooly Sun 01 Apr 2012, 11:11 am

Return to action week:

Week 18 - Luke Arscott
Week 19 - Haydn Thomas
Week 20 - Gonzalo Camacho
Week 21 - Isa Nacewa
Week 22 - Aaron Cruden

by beshocked Tue 17 Apr 2012, 4:18 pm

Farrell for S.Armitage?

by beshocked Fri 20 Apr 2012, 1:37 pm

What would I need to do to get Scott Spurling back?

by Bathite Wed 25 Apr 2012, 3:00 pm

Yeah no worries mate, maybe not worded ideally.

I rate Freshwater highly and have him not struggling against Mas at all, maybe even matching. But as the game goes on, his ability to do this would wane and the replacement isn't of the same quality (of Mas or Perry) in my opinion. Not a game changing factor for my predictions, but seeming as you play a big forward orientated game, it is higher profile than it would be for other teams.

Front row replacements are very big for me and it is a big part of the game in real life. I'd say most games change in favour of one of the teams when the prop replacements come on at 50/60 mins. Either a team loses some dominance, or drives home an advantage.

Hope that's fair?

Definitely do consider the bench and look for impact players on there, as well as blokes who could allow a team to change the way they play if going wrong. I like flexibility in gameplans and usually rewards this when I see it in tactics.

by Driver Wed 25 Apr 2012, 3:02 pm

Have you seen this Pete?

http://www.rugbyworld.com/news/blogs/french-focus-top-14-3/

by stnick88 Fri 18 May 2012, 12:16 pm

Hanks?

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