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Turnovers were certainly an issue, the Crusaders were winning them like it was a kids lolly throw and doing it without over-committing to the breakdown. The Reds backline, including Gill, will cop a particular amount of heat given their role is to cover for Genia and he got squashed. I rate...

Yep, but in the context of the game that was a solid performance in the face of adversity and exactly what he needed to show imo.

I'm really not trying to peddle JOC (James O'Connor), was just speculating Reds would probably look at him, but other than 2012 JOC (James O'Connor) is pretty good on injury. He only missed two games this year through injury, and one through Lions tour period. Mitts off Jones.

Reds back line showed no x factor outside the halves at all, crucial failing when you know the opposition are going to flood your halves. JOC (James O'Connor) probably wouldn't have changed the end result, but at 12 or 15 he'd have given the halves more options, created a lot more doubt in Crusaders minds and...

Suddenly JOC (James O'Connor)'s value to the Reds just got a lot higher

SMH is quoting him as possibly back next season if Wallabies is a possibility. If he can repeat the form he showed in the Brumbies Lions game he will be of interest for sure.

Hey, who's side are you on?!

Curse you for getting my hopes up OT, but it will not happen. We will have to hope Hegarty and Roberts have big years as certainly both have the potential. Or Sam pulls another swifty. Anscombe leaps to mind if we have a marquee spot but suspect he still has AB aspirations. Another midfield...

Weird, for some reason the names Earp and Davey popped into my head, how odd:rolleyes:

What a furphy. Off to Blues, Shirley. Huge call at ten, hey. I reckon they need a tactical playmaker to keep some shape in their game. But since they are after him, my best guess is they want a Quade Cooper style player so that their game is a crowd puller. Be very interested to know what...

I actually enjoyed Marto's efforts tonight, pretty positive and light hearted, his main reason for not wanting Benji was hilarious 'makes errors, no defense, well, we've already got one of those!'. He also almost choked on the Reds Crusaders tip. I actually think he has made a genuine effort to...

Not sold on the Crusaders, I think the game will be close but despite being an away game I think the Reds will win, provided 1 Genia is given space 2 Cooper plays a confident game. I am a little concerned about the Reds backline but the defensive counter attack game should do them ok. All bets...

Losing Saffy could prove an ironic blessing, I'd be very frustrated if we lost Jones because he was being played off the bench as an 'impact player', he'd be gone within a year. In fact I'd be ropable.

Even a few days later thinking of this game puts a big smile on my face. Not sure why we're disputing who made the difference in the game, the biggest feature of the second half was how well the Rebels were playing as a team. It should be patently obvious that O'Connor had the excellent game...

To me the Reds are the Crusader's kryptonite. They almost rolled the Crusaders at home last year and while I agree the Crusaders are looking good, I reckon the Reds have a better chance than most of upsetting their apple cart. I fear no Genia will decide it though.

When I look for a lock I like to see a hungry player always looking for work. Everytime I see bodies I expect him to be there or underneath them, and I love to see them having the fitness levels to do that and still inject themselves into broken play . If they have the knack of finding yards...

Imagine the meltdown if he accidentally tripped onto Richie's head with his foot. Maybe someone should warn our embassy in Wellington. We could prep them with lines like 'well he did get most of his education in NZ, you have only yourselves to blame' or 'C'mon Mate, he never saw Richie, we...

'The best form of defense is a good s___ stir' - Steve Hansen.

This may well be so, but if he needs motivation to play pro rugby and represent his country we can write him off now as a bad job.