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Looks like the Force have called up Tiaan Tauakipulu as an injury replacement for Hoopert. Straight into the 23 this weekend

Rodda coming back just in time given the lock injuries!

Not surprised to see Hodgman start, should help strengthen the scrum. As I said before I'd prefer Campbell at starting fullback but I expect he'll get a good stint there still. Bryant on the bench a surprise for me, I had thought Brial would be ahead of him. Good prospect though. Tahs bench...

Reds: 1. Alex Hodgman** - Sunnybank – Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland – Suburbs Rugby Football Club, Auckland 2. Matt Faessler – Brothers – Toowoomba Grammar School – USQ Saints 3. Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – The Southport School – Gold Coast Eagles 4. Seru Uru – Wests –...

I'm just a messenger for a higher power. The signs aren't always as clear as they seem though, maybe naming Finlay Christie was just their way of saying the Blues will be thrashed by the Red(head)s? Maybe I just kept spinning the wheel until the answer was funny enough to be worth posting...

Tizzano and Pasitoa off the top of my head. They look to have quite a few in their under 20s/under 19s pretty close to making the step up and the changes to the club system alongside the post season fixtures should start to pay dividends over the next few years.

Released to pursue overseas opportunities. https://westernforce.rugby/news/jackson-pugh-granted-early-release-from-contract-202425

Sounds like a fake name to me

Yeah, but with the injuries and Pugh having departed they really don't have anyone else with frame to cover lock from the bench. The alternative is having Harris, Anstee or Wells cover lock, but none of them strike me as particularly good options. Might be best to give the youngster a bit of...

Jhy Legg maybe?

I consulted the auguries for you Dismal, but I'm not sure you'll like what they had to say: https://wheelofnames.com/2t6-nwz If you want to tempt fate and try for another...

Yeah, ticket prices are pretty good for the most part but there will definitely be hesitancy. I think the bigger issue comes from extras like food and soft drinks and it's as much of a vibe that it's an expensive night out as it is the reality of it. Hopefully there will be a good bit of...

Feels like there's a few players every year to get away with something in the trials that would otherwise see them on the sidelines for an extended stint. Hopefully the close call is enough of a kick up the backside for him to get his discipline in check, he has been building up a bit of a...

Yeah, it doesn't surprise me to hear ticket sales are down. It's a bit of a risk starting with a big derby game like this - there's a decent chunk of casual fans that might go but just don't realise the competition is going until a few rounds in. Hopefully there will be a big push once the teams...

Not necessarily, it could mean they have no faith in the board to get a deal done and they don't want them to waste 4 months trying or working on ways to get money out of RA. Better in that case for RA to work on getting that investment needed themselves. Whether or not it helps them get paid...

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Yeah, plenty of social media content getting pushed out and as advertising on the nine papers' websites (SMH, BrisbaneTimes, etc). The Reds have been out and about doing plenty of media in Brisbane too, not sure how it has been in other cities.

The board seeking that extra 120 days is new. It's a very big brain strategic move from them - make a claim against RA for $8 million when they're one the entities you need the sign off from to get this extension.

Same article has Walton getting picked at fullback, with Jorgensen coming off the bench, so it shouldn't be too much of an issue. I expect Campbell might still be starting just wing over Grealy, then the bench backs (in a 5-3) will be Werchon/Thomas, McLaughlin-Phillips and Grealy, though I...

Doran has Petaia getting first crack at 15, Lynagh at 10: https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/02/21/there-is-hatred-reds-tahs-set-to-spring-selection-surprises-at-fullback-for-grudge-match-force-lose-trio/ I'd prefer Campbell at fullback but Petaia should still go well. Happy to see Lynagh start...