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rugbywatch, from all report the Reds haven't signed Tongan Thor to be packing down in S15 scrums until a few years down the track so why rush him through development? Has anyone on these forums even seen him pack a scrum? I'm sure the Reds have footage of it but for all we know it may be an area...

Yeh most likely, didn't consider the RWC actually. Surely they don't want to burn some of these club players out though. Guys in the Brisbane City NRC team could be playing for another 3 weeks. Finishing a semi-professional season in November and then only having 2-3 months off (during which...

Going back a few years (2012) the first round wasn't until the last weekend in April when the weather was becoming much more accommodating. If the actual season ends up kicking off any earlier than March and there needs to be trials in January its going to be bloody hot!

What defines sensationally early TD? The first round last year was mid-late March which I thought was pretty early considering it made teams play trials in February.

No Kerevi this weekend for Brisbane City, ruled out with a groin strain which is a massive blow. Hopefully its on the side of precaution and they're saving him for the finals.

I understand he was drafted into City yet as we've seen with Dan Gorman (played City then Country) the fact the QRU is running both sides means there is some wiggle room if need be. From my understanding at least.

I wonder if Genia would be playing for Qld Country this weekend if they were still in the finals hunt, or whether he still might. He's a decent improvement over Grasso and Frisby is doing great.

With Genia not being selected for the Wobs has there been any word on him being available for Brisbane City? If he is, I hope they still start Frisby, he has clicked well with this backline throughout the competition.

I would think Tupou would play at least a few games in Premier Colts before moving straight into Premier Grade, especially being a front rower. As RugbyReg said you'd think the Reds would have a pretty clear development plan considering they've signed him up as a 'prospect' and want him to...

I don't think there are any doubts that whatever combinations are used in the back line for 2015, there are lots of points to be scored. Whether or not our forwards are able to lay a solid platform is going to be the question. Good signs so far with Horwill and Saia both finding some form for...

Sounds good to me! I assume the only way to watch the Bris v Vikings game live is to have a ticket to the Bledisloe? I've heard the game will be on Foxtel though which is good news.

Do I have this right... If Perth Spirit beat NSW Country on Saturday and then Brisbane City beat the Vikings at Suncorp that arvo, Brisbane gets a home semi final?

Seems to be growing trend these days :p

I get the feeling Tui will be pushing for selection in the 23 sooner rather than later. Although I have only seen little of him, his strong ball carries and physicality present a play style some of the other back rowers lack. I think the season will start with Gill, Thomson, Shatz and Browning...

All the memberships I've had in the past (whether organised by myself or my mates) have all been paid for and issued under one name and we've never had any problems with them being used by various people.

I reckon its pretty spot on for a team that didn't make the finals the previous year and will have a pretty 'new' team taking the field. If they win the first couple of games though watch that price come right in. If you don't mind throwing some change away it might be worth jumping on the...

Ryan Freney the hooker for QLD Country may be a dark horse to pickup some form of contract (most likely a WTS arrangement). At club level he packs down in all three front row positions, with a bit of professional training and adding a few more kgs to his frame he could become a good front row...

I'm really happy with the signing as I know how effective he was for the Highlanders but I just hope we haven't grabbed Thomson past his use-by date. His play style needs some athleticism and physicality to be effective. Being a realist here - I think the way the Reds brought in an aging Samo...

I think he'd just pack his bags to play overseas. An honest assessment see's him not making the Wallabies. He'd be best to beat the post-RWC rush and try and secure a juicy long term deal in France or Japan before the coin starts getting thrown at the internationally capped blokes.

If you're Quirk right now, surely you're thinking about asking for a contract release? Consider you've got Thomson, Browning, Shatz, Tui, Robinson and Gill directly in front of you with Lolo in the EPS breathing up your neck. Isn't Quirk currently injured as well? Mean's hes starting off on...