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Some of these would already be known but I think/know there will be new coaches for Bros, GPS, Souths, Norths & Wests in 2019.

Tuttle (much like his GPS predecessor Frisby) is a very good footballer but does he have it or will he get another chance at the Reds. I would like to see Tuttle @ 9 and (bring back) Mack Mason @ 10 for the Reds. Whilst you are at it bring back Brad Wilkin also.

Well done to the Gallopers. Good things happen for good people and Anthony Mathison is a good coach and person. Michael Richards was very impressive post match also. One wonders how long the party will go on at Yoku.

Apologies to my Welsh colleagues out there - Brent Cockbain was capped 24 times for Wales (not Scotland - there is a difference apparently!!)

In 1996 when GPS won their last premiership the side was coached by Tony D'arcy and include I think 4 guys who would go onto play test rugby - Dan Herbert, Ben Tune, Matt Cockbain and Brent Cockbain(Scotland). I am not 100% on Brent for Scotland maybe he only played Scotland A. I wonder...

Uni and GPS posters are being rather quiet is this because they are both nervous that this could be the closest GF since 2014(?) when Uni beat Sunnybank with a penalty on full time? Are GPS supporters nervous about the prospect of going close again to ending their 22 year drought? Are Uni...

Whilst in the spirit of giving myself a pat on the back - I liked this one too

Just wanted to congratulate Tai Ford on receiving the Alec Evans medal - who would ever have picked him?? They also love back rowers. Previous winners at this link: http://www.redsrugby.com.au/PremierRugby/History/PremierHonourBoard.aspx I think a Bulldog won it in 2016 and Michael Gunn...

Anyone got any team news from the preliminary finalists ins/outs/injuries etc?

Source was someone involved in a Brisbane rugby website.

I have heard a rumour (or it might be fact) that Quade is heading to the Sunwolves for Super Rugby 2019, and won't be rolling out for the Magpies in 2019.

The Premier Grade Minor Semi was interesting too. It was a keenly contested battle between two evenly matched sides. (Possibly Easts and Souths aren't quite as good as Uni & GPS.) One wonders whether the turning point in the game was when Quade chose to cross kick to the winger who unfortunately...

I particularly liked the impact Paice had on the one and only scrum he packed!!!! Sorry couldn't resist.

I sense there is a bit of reverse psychology there TJP!!! Two great games of rugby. The two things relating to the preliminary finalists from yesterday: - The GPS scrum was very impressive; - I don't know why but the Tigers seem to lift at finals time. I wouldn't be surprised if this...

Thanks Serge - I thought I was the only one thinking that the rules should be applied. The appeal committee was clearly spooked by the player safety argument. As I understand it both the Souths colts hooker and a reserve grade player who plays 1, 2 & 3 are all still fit. Both have played time...

That last post is all I have to say on the matter SX. I wish Souths all the best for the finals but unlike you I will be supporting whoever they come up against over coming weeks. As for the Alec Evans I think it will be one of the Bond or Norths lads. Maybe Ford, Nucifora, Cittigen(...

Well Wests know how to do it next time - centre dispensation application around perceived player safety issues and we'll get up. I can't help but think that a nasty precedent has been set with the Paice decision. I hear that Uni are hoping to get James Hanson cleared for the finals and...

Penguin - sorry to offend you and your club (which I don't think I have) but mate the rule is pretty black and white: Management Committee requirements for players to be eligible to participate in the finals. (I) A player must have been properly registered with the club no later than six (6)...

I see both Quade and Karmichael have been named in the Brisbane City NRC side.

I know hindsight is a wonderful thing but Penguin was it really naught to do with finals and all about player welfare?