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You couldn't really blame Deans if he does opt for a strong defender crash ball type given what we are seeing from the Lions. Clearly we're going to need good defense in the 10-12 channel. But equally JOC (James O'Connor) is an excellent defender if not a dominant one, and it would be really good to see a...

So true, every other forum is, why should we be any different?;)

Great to see Morahan being given an opportunity, he is one player I have disagreed with McKenzie about over the past two years as I felt he should have been given more runs at fb. I think he has a first class attitude that would serve him really well at test level, albeit at wing. Great to see...

I usually struggle to observe the scrum dark arts at work but I couldn't help noticing the CC tighthead, Metcher, seemed to be giving Corbisiero a lot of problems. Didn't always result in a win but I didn't see him buckle once. Looked like he pasted Corbisiero to me. Very impressed with his...

I don't want to sound defeatist but, er no, I wouldn't.

caption: that 20k cheque in my pocket will cover my haircuts for a month!

I thought it was a fine move to make him Captain, and one that paid off handsomely. His game was pretty good. My recollection was the pass to nowhere was actually to Lance not Beau and pretty reasonable to anticipate Lancey was coming in to his left. Other than that he made minor errors that...

Fair enough. But all teams must attack to one degree or another and there are many ways to attack. Using width the way the Reds played on Sat, or by creating space between defenders as Chieka's Tahs do, or counter attack as won the Reds the 11 title. Hybrid models like the Brumbies which are...

1 year contracts can work for and against, good on him for making the step. Given the competition about a one year contract makes sense. Fuglistaller has been playing gritty on the ball rugby and will be tough to oust, but Colby looks to be able to make more ground. A duel that is good news...

I reiterate FP's views. To'omua has been my preferred 10 all year at Super Rugby level and I haven't seen anything to change it, but Lions would be a big ask. Fair chance he'd do ok but I'd hate to see his career burned by asking him too early. I see him on the EOYT and getting more time next year...

Well must admit other than the kicking duels which I find hard to believe was the gameplan for the Rebs, I enjoyed the game. Players of note Robinson, Fuglistaller, Stirzaker, Woodward, English, Mitchell. WW overplayed his hand and will learn from that, but damn he's developing into a great...

After all the hijacking of various threads I thought it only fair to create one that might stay on topic or at least about the subject of the topic. Anyways after all the bullshit I think Quade deserves a formal rap for the honour from those of us at G&GR. So there we go. And I say again...

On being announced Captain for the Reds Lions match. Well deserved honour and wish him the very best for a blinder, if anyone can break them open its Quade. http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/quade-cooper-to-lead-reds-against-lions-20130607-2nus4.html

JOC (James O'Connor) doesn't kick as often as some, but over the comp he has been averaging 40 metres per kick, same as Morne Steyne and Mogg. The only kickers of note with better ability to kick for territory are Francois Steyn and Dan Carter, who manage around 45 metres per kick. In other words at the top...

I can see people saying JOC (James O'Connor) isn't a strong distributor, but where does this view he isn't a good kicker come from? I have been watching the Rebs all year and can't recall having any issues with it other than his goal kicking percentage.

There is a very real prospect McCabe will be one of the 6. It is even more likely Deans will want a direct 12 rather than a playmaker. Many on this forum prefer 2nd 5/8 style players (some days I wonder if I am the only one on this site that prefers direct 12s), but the fact remains both...

I agree McCabe has a limited passing game. And I don't recall him stepping anyone, though I have seen him change direction and put on speed. His passing game and offload game has improved, as have the lines he offers but to be fair that is from a low base. Hard to judge on 201 mins what...

Pure guess but Deans has form for it, and it was the ARU that drove that deal with their top up, which Deans had to be a big part of, huge top up, big play.

I'd speculate Deans was a key player in recruiting Folau and Folau values Robbie's view.

Meh.