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Pffft - the Blues haven’t played any of the Aussie teams yet. We all know the competition proper only kicks off next weekend.

I actually thought he was overrated last year. He’s certainly stepped up this year though.

I didn’t think it was Wilson’s best night. He was heavily involved but I just didn’t think he seemed as effective tonight. But I do know I thought he was a bit quieter in a game earlier in the year and he topped the run metres and was right up there in the tackles, so I won’t be surprised if he...

I’ll cop that I didn’t realise it was a joke. I still think it’s pretty disrespectful. Edit: but, to be fair, I’ve made my own share of jokes where I bag players who I actually rate to mock wider public sentiment. So, no probs. If I misunderstood your intent I apologise.

You realise Simmons has over 100 test caps & Phipps over 70 & both got picked by 3 different test coaches. Look, I’m happy to agree coaches sometimes back the wrong horse and some guys face less competition than others do for their spots, but bagging guys who’ve earned significant caps across...

Player has to play well to get selected for rep team!!!! Who wouda thunk.

Tom Wright is the most solid? In what sense. I like the guy, but he is solid in neither physicality nor consistency.

Out of interest (and apologies if I open a can of worms here) but which test coach hasn’t fallen out with or had personal views on players. Cheika, McKenzie, Eddie Jones, Dwyer, Deans, Greg Smith, McQueen, Connelly & Alan Jones we’re all accused at various times if either playing favourites...

Why do we assume Thorn would put a line through guys like that. He never publicly bagged them at all from memory. Just said how disappointed he was to lose them.

And so the QRU should call them out. Extremely poor form from whoever it is making these comments.

Part of me kinda hopes Thorn or Cordingley went to the bar with a couple of mates and just announced they were a bit light on and was anyone available for a run, and Steve Moore said he was up for it. I’m also kinda hoping Steve has smuggled the boots out if the house and told his wife he is...

Do you know why Radardra would be getting released? From everything I’ve seen he is killing it.

I can’t see us prioritising bringing him back now. JOC (James O'Connor) is the now, Lynagh is the future and we have enough guys to cover the gap if something happens to JOC (James O'Connor). I’m sure if he was interested at the right price the Reds would be happy to talk, but I’m guessing our priorities at the moment are the...

To add on to the above, I think one of the things I like is it gives me great confidence we are getting our pathways/development right. For a long time we would see all these teenage ‘superstars’ come through with huge wraps from the deeds at schools boys/u19 or u20 levels. But they’d simply...

As exciting as it is to watch guys like McDermott, Wilson & McReight develop I think I like even more the development of guys like Vest & Smith. Unheralded blokes, late bloomers and, from all I can see, very unassuming and hard working. Never going to be superstars (although I don’t think Smith...

I’m guessing his dad will advise him to come back and practice as a doctor.

Without doubt I think Thorn’s stance has had a positive influence in the careers of Cooper, Slipper & Hunt. That’s not to say things couldn’t have been handled better (and it’s not to say they could have). I also think Rodda’s departure will prove to be good for him in the long run - although...

Agree Phil. Hopefully he is 100% (if there is such a thing). If not, there is an argument that you are better to start him, but generally it seems better off to introduce guys from the bench. Utlimateiy I don’t really care - personally I’ll be happy with any combination of Daugunu, Petaia...

This is where player management gets tricky. We need to manage work loads, but can’t afford to lose this game. We disrespect the Rebels at our peril. Having said that I’d be confident in Campbell & Vunivalu to get the job done - given they are seen by many (including me) as potential Wallaby...

Big night for both teams. Vital chance to get further up the title before we start the cross-over games.