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Was Tate off with HIA or just replaced? That might make a difference. At present Skelton is our other OS player (other than Foley)?

Yeah, it’s just disappointing. As others have stated, Japanese clubs have the money, more teams, therefore more opportunities. So it’s hard to compete with that. But it sucks we have to choose between 2 teenagers on what they offer a few years down the road.

It was an easy decision for Riley too. Deans saw something in both players, offered them opportunities that weren’t present here and they’re both capped internationals.

Probably about the same time as Ben Gunter was lured to the same Japanese club. It’s retention more than recruitment. A scholarship and a stipend aren’t as valuable as a professional contract to kid. It would’ve helped his decision knowing he was behind Kerevi at the Reds also.

Was about to reply, but Derpus already did. Since I was halfway through I’ll continue. I think we’d all like virtual refs out of most decisions. I’m pretty sure he’s just saying that something linear, like a lineout throw, should be able to be decided instantly as it’s straight or it’s not...

Agreed. ARs in soccer is also a much newer creation. Meaning we’ve had more time to get it right.

Years ago I was at a mates place celebrating his getting to captain as a commercial pilot. We were all chatting, I was drinking beer, was offered a glass of wine, took it and was going twin fisted. Everyone went a bit quiet, I didn’t realise the glass of wine was from a nice bottle of grange to...

Unbelievable. Another one.

Agreed he doesn’t have to be a goodie two shoes. But maybe until his game is mistake free he shouldn’t be getting stuck into the opposition when they make a mistake. Just focus his skills and competitive energy on his own game. I really like him as a player, when he’s on he’s electric and in my...

Wright could be great. If he lost the aspect of niggle in his game and tightened up his decision making, we have a star. You look at Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase), couldn’t make the Tahs 23 at the start of the season, worked on his defence, stopped trying to make every touch a highlight reel play and he’s on the...

You’d have to play him at 12. What’s become normal for him in league suits that position. Wouldn’t chase him though

Dempsey had some injury issues also. He’d play a few good games, get hurt, come back, repeat…. Probably should’ve stuck with the Wallabies, could’ve added to our ‘players out injured’ list. Good luck to him.

And Pietsch plays the all action Korobite style.

Wright over vunivalu? You take Wrights highlights/lowlights against stronger opposition against Vunivalus against Japan A and despite some head scratching (make that slap your forehead and scream like a maniac) moments I’d take Wright. If Vunivalu had performed in Japan I’d think Wright would...

Foley and Banks (?) the OS picks? Light on for props and centre’s, although Hodge, Petaia and Kellaway can fill in there. Good to see Australia A form was rewarded.

Came on as a replacement and played at 12.

I’m pretty sure you’re right.

Some of these block plays from Japan are suspect

Kuenzle looking ok

15-8 Aus