Major Tom
Chilla Wilson (44)
Well, if you know nothing then say nothing...
Queensland Reds 2026
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JRugby2
Arch Winning (36)
Right so you have no idea whether that applies in this case but happy to lob the grenade anyway.
Upthemaroon!
Ted Fahey (11)
My nephew goes to a rival school, so I have seen him running around. He is like fine, not quite the frame like Louis but definitely more athletic than Tom. Pretty zippy bloke with decent wheels, but misses a bit of that good old Queensland mongrel. Obviously a stand out in his 5-9 losing school team, but he isn't going to be a world beater.
To be fair, most stand out rugby players in English school setups get an academy contract so if it wasn't the reds it would probably be any of the London based prem teams.
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Uncle Lucius
Frank Row (1)
I have said nothing about the boy or his talents. Maybe you should open your eyes and see what is happening to rugby in Australia. Less participation, no growth, no development = poor performances at all levels. I've been a rugby nut for over 60 years and the game at the moment is in a very poor position. I feel for whole suffering rugby community.
JRugby2
Arch Winning (36)
Hate to break it to you mate but people in here are able to scroll up 6 posts...
Major Tom
Chilla Wilson (44)
Oh, rugby in Australia is struggling!?
I see your point now.
Uncle Lucius
Frank Row (1)
Wow. This forum is always a place for educated constructive and realistic debate.
Well done lads.
Well done lads.
JRugby2
Arch Winning (36)
Holy fuck mate the irony in this post after claiming Nicolo was signed purely on nepotism without evidence or even an attempt to justify or provide reason.Wow. This forum is always a place for educated constructive and realistic debate.
Well done lads.
It what world have you contributed to an educated, constructive or realistic debate?
Major Tom
Chilla Wilson (44)
The nepotism comment is a weird one because he could literally be the best kid out of the 3 and the other 2 have played test rugby and have shown they can play at a high level. Reds aren't investing in him just because he's got a famous Dad, they obviously rate their skill set.
Regardless, Unc fails to realise that this isn't stopping anyone else coming through the Australian system. He's not taking anyone's spot it's an academy deal. And if anything, it's actually strengthening a development opportunity through Benetton rugby which is what RA need.
Regardless, Unc fails to realise that this isn't stopping anyone else coming through the Australian system. He's not taking anyone's spot it's an academy deal. And if anything, it's actually strengthening a development opportunity through Benetton rugby which is what RA need.
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
One year academy deal for Nic Lynagh confirmed:
Major Tom
Chilla Wilson (44)
Will be keen to see how he goes. 1 year isn't much of a risk for the Reds. He'll pop up in the reds U19 and Aus U20s if he's good enough. he'll have to be good with Conway, Pritchard and Ruebens showing heaps of promise.One year academy deal for Nic Lynagh confirmed:
Strewthcobber
Phil Kearns (64)
So......is this a poach?
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Unclear. He was on short term academy deal with Quins and this seems to pick up when that finishes. It sounds like they've been talking to him for a while though. If I had to guess I'd say that Quins might have kept him if there was no (or less attractive) competition, but they won't be too broken up about losing him either.
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
The Ghost of Raelene
Tim Horan (67)
Aus 20s is a way off. You mention 3 names there but add in Watters, Charlie, Farr-Jones, Cloete, Hartman
Just an Academy deal so nobody needs to freak out. Get some gear and go play senior Club footy whilst getting extra sessions in with the Reds.
Adam84
Tim Horan (67)
Enough said… trod on
redstragic
Alan Cameron (40)
Noddy got anymore? Maybe a 6'6" 130kg monster? Seriously though, good luck to the kid, hope he is able to become his own man in time.One year academy deal for Nic Lynagh confirmed:
KickingKatter
Banned
Not the dog in the fight, its the fight in the dog. Look at his older brother.
How long have you been around the organisation? Months, years or decades?
Firstly, you blow up about Carter Gordon signing on, and now about Nico Lynagh. To understand your adversity here, has someone you know been pushed back in the pecking order? My advice is, tell little Johnny to go hard, do the extras, pick a mentor and above most, have a great attitude. If Johnny has what is takes and is coachable, then he will trump his competition and learn how to thrive in a team environment. I find that most successful sports people are usually a chip off the old block. A parent’s attitude is key here.