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triplet, thats a different message to the one I was told, not through a first hand source though so may not be fully accurate. I was under the impression that Fogarty had been given a role on the GPS Prems coaching staff (Kite and Slater to keep coaching Prem Reserves) and that Drahm had...

Always hard to judge with props but out of those names we've mentioned, I thought Paraka looked the most unfit. Maybe its just his body shape but the other props seem to look more solid as opposed to overweight. Can't deny Paraka has been going well though.

Is Sef Fagaase still injured? Haven't heard his name floating around the NRC comp. I thought he was rated up there as the best Premier Grade playing prop and shortlisted for the Reds. The way its looking though, Paraka, Talaki and Kite have all performed well so far for brissy nrc. Unless...

I assume that in order to be a 'Premier Grade club' that means the club must field Premier Grade, Premier Reserve and Premier Colts team, correct? That seems like a mighty jump for a club to take after their first year of really putting themselves back on the map. For example Logan only had...

Massive prediction. Unfortunately, I disagree. I don't think Hunt has ever had the absolute raw talent that Folau has. Yes Hunt is a highly skillful player and those of you who watched him at the Bronco's will remember how he changed his play style a bit as he got older and became a good...

Filth, with players like Beauchamp, Freney and Damon Murphy hitting their peaks (mid-late twenties) I think you're on track for a pretty decent run in 2015 and possibly 2016. Probably need Greene to really step up though and control the game. Unsure if he's fallen out of favor with the QRU but...

There are some worries down at Yoku regarding the Picone to Souths situation as I mentioned earlier but I don't believe anything will eventuate. If we're talking the specific cases of Tuttle and Magnay, both of them have played Premier Grade at GPS as first year colts and both are now with QLD...

Profile isn't just about top level though Rugby Follower, I don't think a Reds draft is the answer to Norths problems in the long term. A strong grades recruiting drive is needed and probably needs to be happening now. It helps that Norths won Brisbane 2nd Grade with the 'super team' to give...

Im still not ready to give up on this one yet, I mentioned on here a few months ago that there were whisperings about him coming back to QLD. The fact there is still a bit of smoke means there may be a fire here. Most of the articles re: Higgers re-signing with the Rebels are over 12months...

As mentioned earlier, big rumors going around Ashgrove that Picone and Tuquiri are off to Souths next year, coaching Premier Grade. A few people worried what influence Picone will have on some of the players he represents staying at the club, its been a major draw card for GPS in the past but...

Am actually surprised they've moved White to the bench and gone with Rex 12, Samu 13. Obviously there were some teething issues defensively for Samu at 12 but despite my hesitation I thought he played well in combination with White. However, he will probably look even better this week in his...

hammertime - I've got a bit of bias because Frisby plays GPS whom I support but I believe if the Reds want to look long term you'd have to take Frisby. He's only 22, yes he has brain explosions but he can also break games wide open - example being the first NRC game. Frisby also has some limited...

Very well said. At the end of the day, if Lucas was asking for some decent $$$ from the Reds and it would have prevented them from making any JOC (James O'Connor)/Khunt deals or came at the expense of younger talent who could one day be our first choice (McIntyre, Frisby, Gale etc) then unfortunately he'd have...

A few months ago I wouldn't be too fussed on losing Lucas, however, since Harris has gone to the Rebels and Frisby's future with the Reds is currently uncertain (although I believe he is staying) it would be wise to keep Lucas contracted for another year or two. Its probably more a case now of...

Any names being mentioned in these whispers eagle?

It was his first time playing 12 in a representative setup I believe, probably needs a few weeks to adjust to the different defensive techniques and communication. It looks to me like after Kurindrani's horrific injury a few years back he realised he'd never get back the amazing pace he had...

I agree, enough of this he said, she said crap and everyone giving their 2cents. Its an online forum, people can be wrong, sometimes people need to be told they are wrong and most people just don't even care. Back to rugby. Lets bring back the Samu Kerevi love, those were much better times...

Crusher unfortunately I don't have any real knowledge of the situation. All I know is that no announcement for a replacement was made at the dinner. Personally, I would have thought if Drahm were taking over it would have been announced at the same time, which makes me think they may be...

I've been very critical of Shatz in the past but I agree that out of the 'expendable' back rowers who play a similar style, it should be Shatz who is kept. My main issue with him is that he seems to already be at full potential, which in all fairness is just passable Super Rugby level. Aside...

Couple of interesting things you've mentioned born-red I'm surprised the Reds would have gotten a chance to offer Quirk a place in their WTS, I would have thought a regular match-day Super Rugby player would been picked up off the market straight away overseas if he was available. If true, I...