Queensland Reds 2025
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I'd probably add, that none of those who've left (outside of Stewart) were designated squad centres. James was a 10 who covered 12/13/15. Annan was a Full Back who got shifted as a makeshift 13 and JP was primarily used on the wing and 15.
Injury and suspensions have big the biggest disruptor of those who have primarily played 12/13 over the last 2 years.
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Good shout. It's recency bias but having ripped the hammy off the bone according to one article I can't help but grimmace at the though of the extra kms in the legs. I think he'd be fine for speed and his footy brain would have him positionally cover any bit of speed he lacks.
Nah, not next year. I don't expect him to play a min of in-season NFL but I reckon he sticks out the year at least like LRZ.
LeCheese
John Hipwell (52)
Regardless, they were still centres depth and all spent a not-inconsiderable amount of time there after those above them on the list became unavailable. FWIW, Annan was also definitely listed as a centre in the squad list.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
Outside chance for the World Cup year, but we won't have any idea until the season kicks off over there
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
An NFL contract is the most confusing thing in the world of sports. He’s a free shot in the NFL for sides so it’s a real game by game thing in terms of releases and what not.
LRZ signed a 3 year deal with the Chiefs and is already on the Jaguars books.
Also seems like there is zero guaranteed money in Petaia's contract. He'll make US$840k if he makes their 53 man roster. If he doesn't (which is the most likely outcome), he'll be on the practice squad and will make US$250k. That's still good money but it will be interesting to see whether he wants to persist in that role.
Will Ross. But he's like 17 and a way off.
Yeah a centre who could play fly half and fullback.
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
That's 5 years until he's effective at Super Rugby level. Might debut earlier but physically they big guys need time.
Lachlan Shaw at the Brums is 21 and looks still below whats required but has everything to suggest he'll be fine in time.
Lachlan Shaw at the Brums is 21 and looks still below whats required but has everything to suggest he'll be fine in time.
PhilClinton
Paul McLean (56)
Doesn't he become eligible for Japan national team this year?
Strewthcobber
David Codey (61)
Eddie will select Hockings to play for Japan against Wales on 5 July.
He would but aren't they bringing those eligibility rules in which would make it harder to represent Japan? I'm not across the details. If he plays for Japan, it would be a 2yr stand down for him to be able to play for the Wallabies. Just thinking he could be stuck in limbo if the heritage/blood rules blocks him from playing for Japan.
Edit: I see it's for the national comp not the national team. He'll play for Japan.
PhilClinton
Paul McLean (56)
From what I understand, he will be eligible for selection before any changes to the rules.
Strewthcobber
David Codey (61)
Not harder to represent Japan. The proposal is 8 players on the field in JRLO must have Japanese blood (and it won't apply to players with 30+ caps). Doesn't impact eligibility for the national team - and you'd imagine Suntory will prioritise their 206cm Cat-A player
Absolutely depressing missing out on a homegrown 206cm, 120kg physical second rower. We are cursed.
LeCheese
John Hipwell (52)
Just pulling the injury updates and details out of this - it's a pretty bleak picture:
Flook - torn hamstring (off the bone), season ender
Faessler - torn hamstring (bad), likely season ender
Nasser - remains injured but unclear details
Blake - syndesmosis, possible season ender
Debut for Max Craig by the looks of it.