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Not taking this with too much credit but Phil's instagram also indicates he's been training with Fagaase and JJ Taulagi which makes me think he has been training with the Reds? Could be for something else though.

I can see Brothers coming back into the picture big time in the next few years. That gives them very good coaches in both Prem Grade and Colts, both of whom have their fingers in lots of pies in terms of upcoming talent ie Terrace 1stXV, Grammar Rugby (I believe Matho still coaches there but...

Well another of the problems was that half the backrowers they had playing were actually centers and wingers whom they had to convert to forwards at the start of the year!

Not sure how accurate this is but I heard at a GPS function a few weeks ago that it might be a toss up between front rowers Phil Kite and Sef Fagaase from the Premier Comp. Apparently the Reds can't decide as one of the players is very fitness concious but less talented whilst the other is very...

I know this is verging off the Reds 2014 topic but thought i'd jump in quickly here with the whole USA rugby thing. A fella from my club is off to play in California in 2014, we also had a few go to Texas this year. Anyway, the bloke going to Cali thought he was originally sought out by a club...

Id be more concerned with clubs becoming alienated as we could end up with a situation where certain clubs who manage to get into the national comp (whether financially, specifically selected etc) are seen as the top tier and as such recieve the bulk of good players who want to be involved with...

Its pretty much all hinging on whether the national comp comes in or not, obviously still some indecisiveness if they've pushed the meeting back another month. My inside word tells me it looks like they'll be forgoing the national comp this year as its being rushed to make it happen, however...

Ah true, well will be interesting to see the new design. Getting back to the Kooga to BLK chat - i'm assuming that means all club and school sides who are sponsered by Kooga will be getting the rebranding then if they currently hold a contract? I know some of the QLD schools rep sides have...

I thought Asics were only going to be the boots/shoe sponser for the ARU? I haven't actually seen anyone in a jersey by them before...

Any feedback if these are beneficial for the lads? I can see the merit in doing it but at the same time seems like a bit of a glorified pre-season for a select few boys who can hold their heads higher than everyone else when the season starts.

Look like GPS will be starting up a colts academy in late November this year, they held a special presentation yesterday to invited players. Not sure of specifics but from what I understand its going to focus on 20-30 players across all three colts teams whom they believe show potential and...

Ive heard similar triplet, except that Drahm has taken over as Reggies head coach, could be wrong though. Also that most coaches from Reggies down to 4ths and All colts coaches minus Prem colts Kelevi Tuicolo have been replaced. I agree, massive cleanout for a club who had four teams in grand...

Any current player or member can get a pretty decent discount on a car through one of the clubs major sponsers, whether they gave Samo more of a discount i'm not sure but I do know the reasons he came to the club had nothing to do with a car.

From my knowledge apart from the Faainga boys, whom I've heard, although not confirmed received some 'benefits' for coming to GPS, which rep players have GPS opened up the cheque book to? Because if its only those two, who have been with the club only a few seasons now, I think its a pretty...

Latest out of GPS is that because Shane Arnold will only be involved with Aus20s in an assistant capacity he will continue to operate as head coach of Premier Grade. Shane Drahm (I think thats his name) has moved from Brothers and been appointed head coach of Reserve Grade. Also friend of mine...

Cant comment on Brothers but i'm fairly sure GPS finalized their coaching staff for colts and grades today so will know more in the coming days. Big clean out down at Yoku with virtually all new coaches across the club from what I hear.

Anyone with knowledge of Uni rugby able to comment on what Anthony Mathison is doing? Latest word from GPS is he applied for our Premier Grade Coaching position. Apparently Shane Arnold is still going to be involved as well but in a smaller capacity.

Here is something to consider, and I know its a bit out there. Over the past couple of years Uni and sometimes GPS have managed to field 4 colts teams each, with two teams for the club(s) playing in the Colts 2 competition. I don't have a problem with it, if clubs get a strong recruitment...

I can understand their recruiting problems when they have the Colts juggernaught that is University Rugby just 5mins up the road from them with the superior facilities etc. Also, and I think i've mentioned this in another thread, over the past 5yrs or so there have been a suprisingly large...

Not saying it can't be done but a team who had so little success in 2013 to make the top 6 in 2014 would be a pretty big ask, I would love to see Wests colts do well but I dont think getting a whole bunch of stars is the answer to their problems. I may be wrong but haven't their Colts 1 sides...