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He also had: "A prisoner of his own outrageous talent in a world where consistency trumps left-field genius." Thought that was a nice one

I personally think that with a toned down, more sensible version of last nights game plan along with a half decent goal kicker (didn't need to be johnny wilkinson to land the ones we missed...) and full strength forward pack the Reds, or more importantly, wallabies, would have beaten the Lions...

For those wanting the stats of Quade Cooper: 8 Runs for 61m 8 Mauls/ Rucks - Second most in the team 11 Kicks for 413m 2 Offloads (This seems dodgy, thought he had more) 2 Turn overs - 10th worst in the match Unfortunately no stats on tackles yet. I thought I saw 3 or 4 where he missed and...

Unfortunately for some that is not a good thing. I think it is brilliant - when he pulls it off - and the screw ups come with the success but thats just my opinion.

S Finger and Hansen are both better in Loose play rather than their tradition roles in the scrum and at the lineout.... Typical of the bloody reds game style I guess.

He's not a captain. That's not to say hes a bad leader, he is always barking orders in the background and knows how to organise a backline in a split second but he doesn't really have the forward approach you need to skipper a team. Doesn't work over the ref or get his boys fired up. Nonetheless...

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/rugby/quade-cooper-must-be-selected/story-fnibc802-1226660688861 Canno weighs in. Was thinking of putting this in the 31 man thread but thought better... haha

"We had them under pressure a bunch of times and presented a way to beat them. There are a thousand ways to play. Whether someone wants to mimic, who knows?" Reds coach Ewen McKenzie said. hahahhaha this had me laughing

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/shattered-white-misses-lions-shot-20130608-2nx7x.html Am I late in posting this? Looks like Burgo is our third halfback (frisby or Lucas would be better options IMO). I don't think he should be in the final six though.

Agreed, tonight was obviously not the way you would play a test match against them. But toned down with a successful test piece, good skipper and goal kicker in barnes, JOC (James O'Connor), or lilo would have seen them really scare the Lions I think. It's all a question of whether Quade has gotten past his...

Do you think that warrants for a more attacking game plan? Whether that includes Quade or not, it doesn't matter. But surely we need to realise this will require tries, not penalties to win?? Great review btw. Great to have an objective view on the polariser's performance. I do believe he...

Ok so this is a thread about the game, and the game involved the reds, and the reds involved Quade so here's my take: 1) Luke Morohan congratulate yourself, brilliant game and I don't know why he was taken off?? It must've been injury or because he's part of sevens?? 2) Nick Frisby showed he...

^ As above. Wouldn't you atleast start with one or two extras to see how it goes? I personally think the Force are the ones who are seriously struggling... The Rebels have shown that they are creating a culture. Injuries just aren't helping their cause at the moment.

I also have a suspicion that despite Ewen and Quade's negativity, there is a chance the Deans will actually decide whether he's worth the risk tonight. After seeing how average O'Connor was against the Reds, he may be worried that he no longer has the answer. My somewhat foolish and bias bet is...

I honestly don't understand the gauging of O'Connors test ability off two games that were played 2 years ago. Frankly they are fairly irrelevant and do not represent his perceived ability or inability as a flyhalf in 2013 against the British and Irish Lions. However, to answer your question, I...

Farkkkkkkkk I just really hope it isn't an anticlimax. Haven't been this excited in ages.

I think that is going to be the biggest problem. Not so much in the backs because we have some great replacements there but apart from samo, the forwards don't look too strong after the starting pack get tired...

Qwerty, you asked a question and the American answered. As such, the talk off him coming of after 50 as being 'unfounded and ridiculous' is in itself incorrect. It is fact that he is not always an 80 minute player. Back to the squad stuff. I don't believe a spot should be wasted on Burgess at...

Isn't that the point? He hasn't been here long enough to show he's worth the shot. He really needed to have a blinder tonight if he was to show he's worth a squad spot. That's just my belief.

Who would you put in ahead of him though? That's assuming white is injured. Do we just go two scrummies?