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Never understood the uproar about little Johnny playing B's because of a new boy. So what? If he was good enough to be playing A's in the first place they wouldn't have gone looking for a replacement. The coaches have decided that Johnny would be a better fit in the B's. If he really wants...

Spotted Elton Flatley's son Josh in the First XI cricket team sheet for Southport today. Spoke to a few boys about him while umpiring, and they figured he was more likely to appear fullback than at flyhalf for Southport in 2016. Also heard they had a very, very, very big front rower new to...

Josh (?) Nasser will be an interesting one to watchh this year for GT. He had great size and made plenty of impact on attack, but his scrummaging was embarrassing to watch - that being said, competing against his own age group and with a year's First XV experience could have easily changed that...

Lalagavesi definitely played a few games with Souths in 2015. HT Warhorse for beating me to the punch* Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Heavies have Con Foley and Nick Malouf, so they're not far behind. Where did the Badge play before he moved south to Randwick? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Tim Smith has been confirmed as remaining at Wests. Phil Mooney confirmed that he had been to Wests training before Christmas. One of the coaches at Wests lives nearby Bottomley Park, so they were doing extras there. Also tells me Jake Strachan (Sunnybank Prem Colts, State High 2013 flyhalf)...

Hearing that Angus Fowler is down with the Rebels U20s, looking to win a Super Rugby contract this year. Are we sure about Tim Smith staying at Wests? I've seen video of him working out at Easts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Definitely not big enough. "5'11" (maybe) and "91 kg" (definitely not. Low-mid 80s) And ultimately, not defensively sound at 17/18 years of age Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Maybe flyhalf? Graham did say he wanted an international 10 to come and play. Karmichael being pigeon holed at fullback supports the theory Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Richard Graham just got interviewed on Grandstand. Highlights were: Ben Daley confirmed as Slipper's replacement while hurt. Graham was prickly about naming a replacement captain - "it's my decision and I'll make it when I'm ready. We'll know before the Crusaders trial" Karmichael Hunt has...

While on the subject of props, I'm excited to watch how the Premier Rugby guys develop this year. Easts' pair AJ Campbell and Kirwan Sanday both got some NRC experience. Kirwan is real shit hot. He's missed games in 2015 to accomodate his Fiji Warriors (Fiji B) commitments. Sione Na'a Helu...

I think you have the right of it. I flicked through my game notes and spotted Tupou as 17 a few times. Now that you mention it, he did play Tighthead and Sef shifted to accommodate. Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dave Feao played for NSW Country in the NRC, but didn't make many waves. That Souths prop rotation thing is really starting to hamstring his opportunities. Phil Kite is down at the Royals in Canberra, pushing for a Brumbies spot. Might have got there too if not for Albert Anae's signing. I'm...

Tupou played both equally during the NRC, Tighthead at Brothers. He's still 19 years old, his scrummaging position hasn't been set in stone yet. Still learning w/ Stiles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think this is pretty close to what they'll go with. Schatz' blindside flanker spot will be under pressure from Korcyzk, but I think he'll get first start, as he should. Not convinced by our 9-10 combination at Super Rugby level, but I hope they can bring some of their NRC form in to the...

You're right in saying the forwards weren't fantastic in open play, but some of the Reds better open field players were out. Look at the injury toll - Daley out, Slipper out, Holmes out, Korcyzk out, Fakaosilea out, Quirk out, Tui out, Browning out... Korcyzk and Fakaosilea especially were...

Geez you're a negative prick Oz Talent. When Graham's sole responsibility was defence back in 2013 the Reds had the competition's best defence. With Laurie Fisher gone, Nick Stiles is indisputably the best forwards coach in the country. Look at the development of Greg Holmes, Sam Talakai and...

@FilthRugby, with Slipper's injury and Ben Daley resembling Frankenstein's monster with all the strapping holding him together, I'd wager that the Reds will start Daley, Fainga'a, Holmes, with Sam Talakai and Sef Fa'agase locking down the bench with Ready. Tupou will probably be held on standby...

@Bulldog, who would be the contenders at 9 for Wests? Sam Caslick is the only guy who springs to mind Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not sure if anyone from Uni has actually jumped ship. I've just heard that plenty ("almost half") were approached over the off-season. I have a feeling that not many will have taken up the offer, though... Uni had an average age of 20 or thereabouts throughout 2015. Young guys get plenty of...