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If Daley is out with a shoulder injury and Anae broke his arm playing club rugby on the weekend does that mean they'll have to bring in Sherpardson to the bench? Hopefully the Lions scrum isn't much chop...

One of the SA Smith brothers from GPS probably wouldn't be a bad choice either, I believe they are both in the wider academy program that the ARU setup.

I caught a quick glimpse of a headline on Sunrise this morning as I was going out the door. Looks like it said 'Scott Higginbotham signs with Rebels'. I haven't been able to find any other news articles to back this up though.

Higginbotham should really have been the number 1 priority re-signed forward after James Horwill. He is such a physical player and has been a standout in every game this year. Also, to my knowledge he hasn't had any major injuries yet which is always good. With Palu pulling up sore every 2nd...

Article today about Higgers going to Rebels http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/melbourne-rebels-chasing-reds-backrower-scott-higginbotham-say-reports/story-e6frep5o-1226354597499 Apart from the headline the article doesn't really give much info apart from speculating that he could be on the...

Karl - I've coached junior level rugby at both schools and clubs and find that it really is a case by case situation and depends on who the opposition team is. Unfortunately, there are some rugby communities out there at both junior and senior level where they find dirty play and mouthing off on...

The Reds need to try and expose the Chiefs out wide early. Harris and A.Finga have been running really nice and straight since they've come back, especially Anthony who is getting over the advantage line and giving the Reds quick forward momentum ball. Lucas has the ball on a string with his...

Yeh i'd be very surprised if Davies gets a new contract at the Reds for 2013. With Shipperely coming along in leaps and bounds he would have to be main priority re-signing in the winger position. Shepardson has seen limited time with the Reds and with Anae able to cover both Hooker and Prop it...

Lets say we lose Higgers (I pray we don't) and it seems like the fact Genia decided to stick around may influence that decision, did the Reds make the right move by re-signing Genia? I personally believe that he is the best halfback in Australia but in terms of the Reds, they had some pretty...

Has anyone heard of any movements regarding Nemani Nadolo in the Brisbane club scene this year? (For those who don't know he was a rising star in Aus rugby playing Junior World Cup and was contracted with the Tahs but ended up going overseas due to various reasons). I'm sure I saw him around...

Peter Hynes has been down training at GPS in the last few weeks, full rugby stuff not just in the gym. Not sure if its just for fitness/fun or if he's trying to make a comeback. I'll try and find out some more info this week and keep everyone posted. For both his sake and the Reds it would be...

I believe Quade was supposed to return for this game (the news out of Reds camp was he would start playing again when they were in NZ) but then he got that niggle in the knee after playing touch a few weeks back. I think that pushed his return date back another week so i'm guessing we won't see...

My original point was that I HAVEN'T just formed my opinion of Genia's character over the last 48hrs, what happened in that time just made me question what type of bloke he is even more. I was aware of his club hopping from previous years in the premier comp and whether or not you think this is...

I beg to differ. Its not so much about how many games they play for the club but what they offer in terms of club support and morale. Last week down at GPS there were quite a few members of the juniors community who stuck around after their training just to see Radike and Saia practice...

Ignoto - from my memory Genia left GPS due to the fact he returned to the club after his first season with the Reds and was put behind their established halfback who had been with the side all year for the semi final. He then went to Wests (but probably wouldn't have had anything to do with them...

I don't know Genia on a personal level so won't speculate too much about his persona and am glad it looks like he's returned to the Reds. But all this chopping and changing doesn't bode well for his character development and from my knowledge of the Brisbane Club scene he has sent similar...

Haha i'm thinking Benny Lucas will be thinking 'geez they're paying me this much to sit on the bench?, sweet'

A few people seem to be worrying about who will play halfback but i'd say in terms of skilled/established players in that position the Reds are pretty well stocked. Ben Lucas is an obvious choice and so is Nick Frisby. Matt Lucas was also part of the Reds Academy before it was cut back to the 5...

Slim - I think it was mentioned earlier than possibly Genia came to the Reds and said 'I want x-dollars' they said no get stuffed so he said ok well i've got a deal at the force. The reds then leaked the info before the deal has actually been dealt based on speculation. If that is the case...

For the Force's sake i'd be hoping they do have some good young prospects coming through in their academy and schools programs because i'm sure they'll be caught short with the $$$ now after signing Genia and eventually re-signing Pocock and I don't think they have a good enough nucleus to...