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I really hope Link sticks with the Beau, Gill and Higgers starting backrow again with Samo on the bench. To me this season Shatz hasn't shown enough to be put back into the side. To be honest i've never really rated him for the Reds as he doesn't seem big enough in Super rugby to be a handy ball...

Yeh I agree. Quite a few people saying the Brumbies will get up here but geez i'd like to think the Reds, despite what seems like a lack of passion this season (coupled with numerous key injuries) have enough heart and determination to stop the losing streak and get things back on track at...

GPS Prems beat Sunnybank and won every game in grades. No luck in colts though from what I hear. Anyone see the Prems game? I don't know any scores etc sorry.

You'd think a few of the backs will be fit for the Brumbies game. I heard one of the commentators say last night that QC (Quade Cooper) was two months away?? Is that correct? I may be out of the loop but last I heard he was originally hoping to be playing before the end of April. Not that I think he is going...

Couldn't agree more. Frisby seems to be a capable backup as well who is adding some spark when he comes on.

RH - some really good points you make. Reds are really lacking intensity in attack and defence. Just a few things which i've noticed. Firstly, Genia is really having some brainfarts in both attack and defence (trying to kick the ball out of Sheehans hands, really????) He seems to be missing...

Was this when Genia moved to 10?

Agreed Braveheart - not so worried about Davies under the high ball but I can't see him making many try savers. Actually come to think of it Lance shut down a few half breaks early in the game last weekend so without him there we might be in trouble. Not sure about Rapana's defence (or general...

What are the trials on this weekend? I know GPS v Sunnybank out at the Bank, 3pm kickoff for Prems. Should be a good match up in all teams as I've seen and heard about a few new prems players down at GPS and some talent has filtered through to the lower grades.

I'm actually hoping Anae gets some decent minutes against the Force. I know he wasn't overly impressive in his first start of the season but maybe given some good minutes off the bench at the end will get him going. He's such a big unit and fairly mobile as well, would be well suited to this...

I believe Frisby can cover the back 3 if needed and has quite a big boot so wouldn't be too much of a risk back there, however, he is still rather small. Not sure about Eyres-Brown but from listening to SA commentators last weekend it sounds like he's an outside back. I'd say if we got an...

Ah yeh Hynes, sorry totally forgot about him, probably because he's been injured for so long. After the Sharks game I thought Davies might have been the answer but his defence against the Bulls was atrocious and his kicking game seems fairly weak. Whats happened to Morahan this year?? I...

The Reds haven't really played with a specialist fullback for some years now from memory, I think Clinton S the leaguie (cant be bothered trying to spell his last name) was the last one. I hasn't really been a problem for them with the solid backline we've had and Quade dropping back etc but...

I can't really fault the consistancy of the entire Reds backrow (Samo and Robinson included imo). All of them have come up with some big plays when needed and up until last game seemed to be controlling the breakdown well. Also if I were to pick a Wallabies side based on form to date, Horwill...

Frisby is actually a pretty good goal kicker, was he on the field when Genia took the conversion? I've seen him down at GPS after training slotting kicks from the sideline, including drop kicks...you're allowed to do that right?

Quite a few people here saying that Matt Brandon should be brought in to fill the 10 spot. I don't think thats the answer. It seems pretty clear that having the right player at 10 has been a massive problem for us without Quade and the Reds haven't really clicked with anyone (i'd say Lucas was...

I've noticed a few people have posted about team management and how this loss/the form of the Reds reflects on the coaching staff etc. Whether the Reds go back to back or even don't end up making the finals there is no doubt that Link is the best coach currently in the Australian rugby system...

Id say Lance was 2nd best to Higgers last night before his unfortunate injury. Made some great tackles and had some decent touches as well. Was rather disappointed with Gill when he came on. Granted the game was probably already out of reach but he seemed to give up on plays quickly, not his...

Any results from the weekend? Interested to know how Norths went with all the talk of having a big offseason.

Agreed - on current form i'd say Higgers is top contender for Reds Player of the Year, only player that looks like busting the line with every touch.