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In my experience a lot of the problem could be solved if the referees could simply see where the bind was supposed to be. I think a start would simply be adding a different coloured patch of material to the 'bind zone' and its pretty simple from there. If the ref can see a significant amount of...

@rugbywatch I like that concept and have it does have its merits. My biggest concern with it though is that if the team needs to be funded through the clubs involved, whos to say they will all contribute equally? For example right off the bat you would know that Uni would be able to contribute...

GPS recently voted and approved the merger of the junior and senior clubs into one entity, making it the largest (playing numbers wise) rugby club in the southern hemisphere, I don't know where to get the figures to confirm that but still it is lots of players. Having a professional come in to...

I do agree, I think Kerevi is a long shot for getting a decent crack in 2014, however, I believe given the chance he would be great. Its a situation where as you said, the reds have heaps of fellas who are very solid centres but I think Kerevi would add that X-factor to the backline which may be...

I don't think he has an issue tackling but his defensive reading needs help in my opinion. Gets caught out a few times out wide and that will be exposed in the professional game. Its something which can be fixed though with good coaching. Not enough of an issue to hold him back in the long term...

From a spectator point of view I think its a great idea. I loved watching some mid-week NPC games. From a players point of view it could be logistically challenging if they work fulltime. I guess that brings us back to the point of how the ARU want to approach these teams in terms of...

If we're talking long term options for 13 then i'd have to say, with the players in the squad, Kerevi is the answer (trying my best to remove my GPS bias here). The bloke is in the same mold as Tevita Kuridrani, he loves the contact. His success at premier level was more about his ability to...

It seems like we have been saying that since the Reds 2009 thread. You'd think he'd have to be on his last legs this season if he gets another injury. I think its a really good reflection on Toua though that the Reds have retained him through all his injuries, it shows faith in not only his...

I think GPS tried to get their academy up and running last week but I'm thinking that may have proved difficult having a fair whack of blokes down at the Goldie for Schoolies week. Will probably see some more progress now leading up till Chrissy.

Good to hear, Matho is a very likeable bloke and the uni program has gotten stronger with his assistance so I would have been surprised if there had been issues.

In regards to Matho, does anyone know if there was a relationship breakdown between him and Uni? Or if he was sacked? Its not like Brothers headhunted him from what I understand, Matho was actively putting his services out there to pretty much any club who was looking for a new Prems coach, for...

GPS 3rd,4th and 5th grade coaches are yet to be allocated (3rds coaches from last year moved up to 2nd grade) so I don't think its going to be 8-10, probably more like 5 coaches as some blokes will be allocated to other teams. But yes I guess, now that I think about it, it is still a pretty big...

The cleanout wasn't as big as everyone was thinking from what i've heard. Most of the restructure has happened at Colts level where the club has recruited some fairly strong coaches and put some new systems in place. The grades will remain mostly the same with a few coaches leaving and others...

I've been very critical of Shatz in the past but after 2013 I can definitely see his value to a team but I still think that he'll be the one missing out when Browning starts to flourish. Quirk has un-coachable aggressiveness ingrained in him and it hindered him at times this season but I think...

Thanks for that Cat, I think that seems like a fair quota for the teams. I'm sure Donovan will strap the boots on, he's the best inside back i've ever played with, for someone fairly small hes so strong and good in contact, even in his older age (must be in his mid 30s) he'd still be picked...

I think a few of the Slade boys from GPS will be turning out for Samoa, Roy, Donovan and Ses I know are still playing rugby and have strong ties to lots of the Samoan rugby programs. What is the go with non-islander affiliated players being able to play? For example I know Damian Stower has...

The thing is that the ARU don't have the money to spend, they're already running at a significant loss. I agree they should contribute to the costs but there will still be some kind of financial burden (probably large) placed on the individual clubs/franchises. In terms of the problem of using...

rugbywatch - whos going to fund those franchise setups though? I don't think Uni would like it very much if they had to front 60% of the costs because West and Easts aren't as financial as them and as I said in an earlier post, my gut tells me the ARU won't exactly be too thrilled to chuck their...

I do think the national comp would benefit from the franchise teams ala tornadoes and aces but I can't see the ARU backing something that was so financially unsuccessful when they tried it a few years back, especially considering the situation they are in now they can't really afford to lose...

Anyone know how long Ben Lucas is signed on till? I just have a feeling 2014 might be the last season we see him in Red. Hes not so young anymore, must be 26/27 and been playing the Reds Mr.Fixit (albeit very well) now for quite a few years without getting any real standout roles. Now that...