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I agree on Frosts potential. if like to see us start not picking some more of these guys with potential until they are closer too it. To be honest that is part of my hesitation with Cale too. But I think the difference there is that he has probably been the form player on his position so, even...

I agree physicality isn’t the biggest feature of Rodda’s game - but we otherwise disagree on him and I know I’m not going to convince you otherwise so I’ll leave it at that. But a power player to balance him would be good. Salakai-Loto at his best is that player but he’s always been...

Based on the current numbers/names from other franchises you’d expect that pretty much all the fit Wallabies eligible Brumbies players will be named in the initial squad. When it gets paired back I assume Schmidt will look for the core group of Brumbies complemented by players to plug a few...

I don’t see it likely to be more disruptive than any other recruiting. If anything I wonder if it’ll soften the blow a bit. The nature of the beast is that the Reds will be looking to improve their squad. Players have to make sure they are best in position. For guys like Smith & Uru it is a...

I thought Creighton went well, but I thought our forward pack was a lot more competitive in the second half so he had a much easier platform. I’ve been very impressed with Lynagh this year. I think he’s been as good as any of the Aussie 10s who have all been inconsistent. But I’ve also said...

O’Keefe refereed the way he always does and, as happens too much, the Kiwi sides took advantage and we didn’t. I don’t think O’Keefe’s style suits us, but it surely couldn’t have been unexpected by the players. It did have a big bearing on the result but I don’t think that is O’Keefe’s fault.

To be honest KOB the extent of my push back was more against the comment that some of us don’t understand logic (or something to that effect). But the tone of my response was probably more than what was warranted for the comment. I think it’s obvious I think you overplay the value of some of...

Agree Stillmissit - although I did think Tate tried to milk a few penalties last night when he should have just played. I am surprised by the level of criticism on here - but the test sqaud will come out soon enough and we’ll see what Schmidt actually thinks.

Wait - so the Reds have a bad game and Jake Gordon is now Wallabies half and anyone who disagrees doesn’t follow logic??? You guys know the Tahs were tripe all year, right? I assume you guys are winding us up - in which case fair play to you. Otherwise FMD you guys pull some horseshit out of...

Well - disappointing. I’m feeling pretty gutted. But gee I feel like we’ve come along way this year. The worst thing about Super Rugby is it’s over too quick. Looking forward to the tour games v Wales & Tonga.

Agree. It’s disappointing people are piling into him from both sides. I have no qualms with the incident being dealt with harshly given it was a pretty serious head shot. But I’m finding it increasingly disappointing the level of derision that is directed at some of these guys. The joys of...

The Chiefs may well be too good for the Reds, but if they were caught unawares by the Reds earlier this year they are fools. Which they aren’t. Very nervous but even the fact that as supporters we think we’re a chance says a lot about both how far the Reds have come this year and the closeness...

Gee if he’s that shit it’s amazing they picked him for origin at all. One thing though - he wasn’t so much flat footed as horizontal last night in defence.

I think they’re safe - thanks to the fact that HQ can afford to bankroll them. Sadly, rugby doesn’t have that river of cash coming in from TV rights. For all the consternation about the financial viability of the individual super teams I feel like that is a drop in to ocean compared to the lack...

Possibly - but part of the intent of changing the rules is to remove the reckless nature of those sort of tackles. I get that when they come off they look fantastic, but technique wise there is zero ability to control/adjust the tackle. He launched himself and had both feet off the ground. If...

Don’t the Titans & Suns both still rely on heavy financial support. My understanding is that no sporting team has ever been a commercial success on the Gold Coast, but happy to be corrected if I am incorrect.

I’d take Tupou back - but he’d have to want to come back.

To clarify my comment - I’d certainly take Canham with both hands. Looks a good young player with plenty of upside and is going to be an upgrade on guys like Vest & Daly. Squad depth is a massive thing. But at this point in 2024 I’m not tipping Ryan Smith out of my 2025 starting side, for all...

Honestly I don’t see what everyone else sees in Canham. Good young player and may well be a test player in the future but I don’t personally see him in the top 5-6 locks at the moment and I wouldn’t have him ahead of Smith. Smith has been as good as any lock in the comp this year. I’m also...

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