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But why? Is it for charity? It's tacky as fuck. Bet all the ex players are stoked the Queensland jersey is being turned into a gimmick

Ahhhhhh WTF? Why is this happening?

Well, I just watched the game. What a clusterfuck. If that is the future of the Aus forward pack we should get used to 6th spot. Completely outplayed in every facet of the game, they didn't get close to parity at all. Lacking the basics, body height in contact (defense and ball carrying), ball...

A couple of thoughts on the UQ v Easts game on the weekend. I left with about 20 to go after Uni had just scored to bring them about 10/12 points within the lead. Obviously blew out after that. The Easts 12 was tough to bring down, the uni defense seemed to hold off him a bit to their...

Could that be because the eligibility rules only changed 10 days before the Final? That try, and his entire performance in a pressure final, highlighted his form. If anyone has been following the Top 14 they would know his form has been excellent... and consistent. Definitely deserves a shot...

Soo I'm not Michael Chieka (SURPRISE!) however I'd run 2 slightly different teams in the first two games and give them a chance to show what they've got. I've basically gone with my Probables v BOKS and Possibles v PUMAS. BOKS: 1. Slipper 2. Moore 3. Kepu 4. Simmons 5. Skelton 6. Fardy 7...

Mitchell will have Foley, QC (Quade Cooper), Gits, To'omua, Lilo, Falou feeding him with the Wallabies. Your argument could quite simply be that put JOC (James O'Connor)/Mitchell on the end of a decent back line and they will perform. I think both JOC (James O'Connor) and Mitchell need to be given a shot in the TRC to see how they go with...

Didn't we decide, a couple of pages back, that Jones' numbers were the best of all the locks? You've mentioned a couple times now that Dennis' numbers are better than Jones', I'm just wondering if I'm missing something? I'm in agreeance with you, Jones and Dennis have both been great this year...

Nah mate. Every game over the past 1 - 2 months. Looks like he is finally over his neck issues.

He has had a great year at the ruck/break down and pretty good in defense. However his impact in attack hasn't been brilliant(I think due to age, doesn't have that pace and power he once had). I think last night was one of his poorer performances for the reds. His body height and physicality...

Huh? Everyone you compare in the post is a lock? Do you mean you do not consider them locks? Going on both their performances IMO I'd now consider them both to be locks then 6's. I'm in agreeance with the rest of your post. Jones should be on the bench.

Why no mention of Luke Jones in this piece? More runs (124), more run meters (252), more clean breaks(4), more line out wins and steals(43/1), more tackles (106), higher tackle completion (94.6%), less turnovers conceded (10). Skelton tops him in defenders beaten, offloads and passes. Jones is...

Agree with most of this except Hooper, I just cannot justify starting a game with him over Pocock. However I see your point starting Hoops with Fardy being a hard on the ball 6. My point (which you get) is that we have many options now(back row and back line), if they decide on a game plan which...

Agree with Skelton being one of the first picks now... he has come a long way over the past 2 seasons. Well done to him and the Tahs. With him in the 2nd row my thoughts are that a 6. Higgers 7. Pocock 8. McCalman would be a well balanced back row. With Poeys new and significantly improved...

Poor Jonno was all set for Tahs 12 jersey then the Tahs went and signed Beale after signing Lance. He is a very good pick up for the force, if you guys get Taps as well it will solve the traditional problem area with the force. I still think Lance is the best 10/12 I've seen in Queensland...

Agreed. The more tackles you have to attempt, the more you will miss. I like Turner, his cover defense has been great. However his front on hasn't been brilliant. IMO the hardest defense. I'm not sure if that pop gun is aimed at me however I wouldn't be saying that unless the ball carrier...

Does the fact that the attacking player has already broken another defender's tackle make the fullback's defensive effort null and void? Part of his job as a fullback is to make 1 on 1 defensive reads/tackles... can't we say his defense hasn't been good simply because other players' tackling...

Strong rumours that a QPR 10 will be lining up for the Reds this weekend.

Have a look at the tackles in question though... 2 Jonah wannabes have run over him after admirable efforts trying to hit them hard and just losing the physics battle. One on one with those blokes the safest think to do is revert to the old u10s method of getting in their way, wrapping arms and...

The other issue facing JOC (James O'Connor) is that he is defending outside the weakest defensive 13 in Australia (possibly s15). You can tell he is constantly adjusting himself to try and cover the strong chance of a defensive lapse by the man inside him. That's having a huge impact on his defense.