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Steve Williams (59)
Would certainly love to have him back at the Reds again next year
Aussie Player Exodus
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John Eales (66)
That seems like the best fit as well. Reds have a deeper squad than most in a lot of positions but that Lock may be the thinnest of the Aus sides. Force drop off after the starting pair so I'd say it's out of them. If he landed at the Brums it'd be a hell of a tight 5 down there since they have blooded younger guys like Shaw as well.
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Probably not good for him continuing on there, but not necessarily bad. Whatever runs on the board he may have had with Hasler are basically gone now, and he'll have to start again with Hannay coming in from outside. Doesn't have to be bad for him, but it does mean he has a lot less time to convince the decision makers that he's worth another contract.
Might also make it slightly easier to get out of his deal early, if they're keen to change up the squad a bit.
Red Runner
Allen Oxlade (6)
he played on the weekend didn't he? Don't suppose anyone watched?
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
Google says he played halfback for the Ipswich Jets...
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
He’d be on the market.
Half the squad would be this year and more over the next couple. They are facing the spoon and a new coach. Only a handful are safe.
Half the squad would be this year and more over the next couple. They are facing the spoon and a new coach. Only a handful are safe.
Major Tom
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
What would you say his chances of playing for the titans are next year? 70%? 60%?
Ignoto
John Hipwell (52)
The poor bloke has been through enough and doesn't need to be added to the dumping ground of the Tah's 10. The Tahs have a pretty crappy record recently with Harrison, Tane and Donaldson all being chewed and spat out.
Dctarget
David Wilson (68)
Eh he managed to look class at the Rebels, he'll be okay if he can stay fit.
Major Tom
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Guaranteed Wallabies selection.
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
Is he?
Major Tom
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Waratahs jape
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
I’d say 50% he’s still there in the squad but 25% he actually gets a game. Only thing that helps his cause is Foran getting so old and coming last means nobody is safe.
I might slip in that Carter is NZ eligible and playing rugby in Australia is an option. From one New Zealander to another.
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
To be fair, the NPC is probably a step up from suburban rugby league…
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
I actually think he will end up making a good centre. I feel like the NRL is about to go through some evolution and blending of skills. We will see more edge forwards with a short kicking game and the long kicks being delegated around to centres and fullbacks more often.
There is just so much happening in the HIA space that teams will start trying to diversify their end of set options to protect the key playmakers from being the clear target.
There is just so much happening in the HIA space that teams will start trying to diversify their end of set options to protect the key playmakers from being the clear target.
You haven’t changed Slim.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
We’ve seen it when they lowered the interchange the last time. Small guys were back. Locks back to being ball players and the utility (14) is a genuine position. They can’t just sit a backrower at centre now. They’re genuine centres again when you see Farnworth, Penisini, Toia, Best etc. not just a brute.
He could be good but he probably needs to slot into a top team and be brought through. Tough sledding to come into a poor side