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Point well made FP. Without knowing the detail, the manner in which the sacking was made looks poor but I don't think he was providing anywhere near enough a good ROI.

Crazy talk, Pocock will be a superstar!

Getting the signature of Barnes and Ioane is an obvious priority and crucial for the Reds going forward but the "futures stock" in the cupboard looks quite exposed. From the Academy Kingi, Tapuai and Shaw have already played S14 and must at least be persons of interest to other franchises. OZ...

Vague notion that Fox Sports is showing games on Monday morning?

Quite admirable how NZ rugby holds back talent and has a depth of competition that bloods these young guys appropriately. The two mentioned, Robinson and Ngatai are in the same league as the Hornes, Beales,Coopers and O'Connors of the world and will make an impact when they hit the big time, but...

Thanks for that. A contemporary of Robinson was Charlie Ngatai, a very good 15. Where is he at now?

Well, that was a major disappointment. Injuries to Horne and Beale and the unavailability of O'Connor cruelled OZ chances and I don't think the soft lead up wins helped but the cattle on the field should have done better. Kingi's decision to kick ahead when tackled in sight of the tryline, and...

Didn't think Betham was in the original squad so maybe he has been flown in to cover for injuries? Would have though that maybe he, DHP and Davies would have been the starting back three. Despite those missing through injury it is still a strong team. Hope they do well.

With Morahan and Chambers on the books in 2010 and Vaalu, Davies, Connor, Turinui, Hynes, Fetoai and McLinden still on contract I suggest that there really is no room in 2010 for Tomane as an outside back.

Wandered down to Shaw Park to see Norths take on Easts which ended up 30 something to 5. Easts were quite clinical and played some attractive footy with good width. Norths weren't as bad as the score indicates but look a couple of class players short of being competitive at the business end...

36-10 doesn't sound like too bad a score for the Fijians. Thought the Junior Boks might have put on more.

Went down to Crosby Park on the weekend to have a look at Brothers and they dealt out a 40 odd to 5 thrashing to NORTHS. Look like a disciplined and well drilled side. Helps to have Croft on the side of the scrum and Hardeman on the bench but they have some good players. Young Harvey was at...

What are the backgrounds of Nick White and Robbie Coleman. Haven't heard too much of these guys before. Is Coleman the inside back from OZ schools last year? If so he has done well to make the side ahead of the likes of Jonno Lance. Good to see Latinipulu there. I was a fan when he played OZ...

Agreed, you would have to be an idiot to pass that sort of money up! Can't see much chance of retaining Diggers for the same reasons.

Brisbane Club rugby will always be compromised by the extended unavailability of the States best. Not sure how to fix that. The inclusion of S14 players will make it stronger for the rest of the season. I also think we blood too many kids too young. The number of 'Colts qualified' kids running...

Couple of questions Noddy. When did Brisbane club rugby become shit and why? What system or comp did the likes of Horwill, Holmes and Hardman come through?

That would be some news...if it is true I wonder who he might lure across?

Not sure if you're being facetious Noddy, but I dont see an icon anywhere. I would consider McLinden, Turinui, Weekes, Byrne, Faainga brothers etc.. to be imports, from other states and/or codes.

Valentine, Horne and Mclinden might be worthy of consideration.

Agreed - too many imports. When you have a look at the number of Qld exports I guess you have to query the culture of the place. There should have been a far greater focus on homegrown talent a long time ago. Can't put too much of the blame on Mooney, Whittaker and co. They have had an awfully...