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Same starting backline for mine. If Vunivalu makes the match day squad will be interesting to see how he is used and the shuffle that happens . If he does get on , wouldn’t mind seeing Jordy get a crack at 15 with Vunivalu going to 14 . Would not want to see 12/13 changed unless they are...

I think with regards to competition for talent within Australia, the up and coming outside backs are always going to be a potential target for the RL talent scouts and this creates a bit of extra hype around signing these guys. Dare say RL wouldn't be looking too closely at our up and coming...

Agree , it’s rarely more than a glorified trial game . The depth at Easts will be tested with the names mentioned missing. The pack that started the GF last year were a level up on the rest of the comp. They might get Asiata back at some point .

Programs at a few of the schools really seem to be stepping up . MCA have always had a good program , but great to Iona , Padua and Villa putting in quality directors of rugby . Kelevi , Mowen and Kefu will bring very good leadership and are all strong on culture . Got to be good for the...

Yep, we are well placed with options for a formidable backline and great to have discussions about who you leave out as opposed to who is up to standard. Not so confident with our pack . Already had one injury that has cost us both our skipper and our most versatile forward. Don’t think we...

I actually like the look of the Tah’s starting 15 , a lot to gain and not a lot to lose . Interested to see how Walton and Perese go as a centre pairing and how those outside Perese go getting decent ball. Can feel an ambush coming , Reds need to start well .

Have got Bond playing UQ at Bond on March 27th . The other two trials put forward by Eldiablo for UQ are correct . The Brother’s trial is at Crosby. Having said that , last year Sunnybank, UQ and Bond did play a 3x3 first and second grade trial just before the season was originally due to...

Yep , Scotty walked into a “new age” police shop front to check on a mate who was “helping police with inquiries “ and a “new age“ police officer shat the bed . I’m going back a few years here and sounding “old school” , but the scary, intimidating hard arses used to be police and security...

Any word on whether non-match day squad members are going to be allowed to play QPR this season ?

At Super level yes , but played a lot of 15 as a junior and that is apparently still the position he prefers over 13 & 14.

^Yep , a bye then an away game looking like very clever scheduling now . Any regional Vic options for a Rebels’ HQ?

Wilso apparently came back from the Wallaby bubble a little on the "chunky" side. ASY (Angus Scott-Young) looking as fit as I've seen him. However many kilos Wilso is over ASY (Angus Scott-Young) , I don't think they would be all that useful. ;)

Not sure if it’s already been mentioned , but watching the Australian Open tennis on channel 9 tonight and have been smiling at the ads for watching rugby on Stan . Free to air is what rugby missed out on when it had a chance to grow an audience, Foxtel can get fucked !

Think these type of decisions are all about team balance . You can have someone like Uru playing lock without really changing his game dramatically if you have someone like ASY (Angus Scott-Young) at 6 doing the hard yards around the ruck. Someone has to fit that role. Bit like who plays 7? An on-baller isn’t...

Matt is Sam’s older brother , played First grade at Wests from memory , mostly in the centres. Obviously his medical career took precedence at some stage .

Story on rugby.com has “the helmet” aka Tim Horan endorsing McReight as captain.

If only Rodda stuck around , could have had the (C) beside his name......... For what it's worth , McReight gets my vote.

ASY (Angus Scott-Young) looking very fit post knee rehab. I’d have him as cover for lock.

Which makes his defensive issues of last season even harder to comprehend. His positioning often lead to mistakes and that is understandable, but sometimes his technique and contact was way below what you would expect of someone who grew up on league.

Conor Clancy was player of the tournament at the 2019 Brisbane 7s . Sperling very quick outside back who has had an unlucky run of injury set backs , otherwise probably would have seen more Prem grade time with UQ. Not sure what Nick Weller has done since leaving school , but played fullback...