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Apparently McLinden is an option for 9 as well as 15 which suggests he could slot in anywhere in the backline. I understand Schifoske recommended him on the basis of the professionalism and the experience he would bring to the Reds. With regard to the tour, I have heard that Jake Schatz was the...

Ash, You make valid points about the recruitment or otherwise of Gollings. It is going to be Cooper's 3rd year in S14 and he really does have to step up next year and prove he can run a backline etc..Backup is quite strong as well. Still, as Former says he would be a handy acquisition. Fetoiai...

Smacked again on the weekend 48-19 by a very strong Leinster side, loaded with Internationals. Must have been hopeful at halftime trailing 22-19 but it appears Leinster ran over them towards the end. One more game in France to go (tomorrow morning our time).

After the pantsing of the Wallabies on the weekend maybe the Tah's should consider this centre combination?

No shit Sherlock! Everyone agrees that Qld rugby has not had it's act together for some years but the incompetence of the past can't be corrected overnight. Don't forget the mess that Mooney and Co. have inherited. Positive signs are there. Post S14 there has been a game against an Auckland...

Scarfie, Just to add some more perspective and perhaps support TOCC: Almost half the squad have no S14 experience whatsoever The starting backline the other day had three 18 year olds, a 19 year old, two 20 year olds and Turinui. Yes, losing is never good but in the proper perspective, this...

The Ulster match from a Qld perspective: QR Reds commence European tour Picture from www.rugbypicture.co.ukMonday, 25 August 2008 The future looked bright for the QR Reds despite Phil Mooney?s side kicking off their four game development tour of Ireland and France with a 24-0 loss to a strong...

Knew I'd forgotten someone. :-[ Yes Cutter, Moore is a huge loss. Hopefully we get one more value year out of Hardman while Faiinga and Hanson get up to speed.

It's not that good Scarfie but the Reds team are minus Edwards, Fainga, Lucas, Cooper, McMenniman, Hynes and Vaalu.

For some reason I though Cross had been a Kangaroo, but maybe he only ever made it as far as Junior Kangaroo? At any rate he did play State of Origin didn't he, which is arguably of a higher standard than Test League.

Tough opening match for Slipper, the 19 year old prop.

Not sure about Swift, Gambler, does anyone else know? Pretty impressive yeargroup though. By my count 6 Wallabies, 2 Kangaroo's and a Septic rep.

Poor bugger! Looks like the Force will get the same value out of him that the Reds did. How does he fix the problem?

Done a bit of ferreting around and for those who are interested the 97 schoolboy side that played NZ were: Phil Waugh, George Smith, Ryan Cross, Craig Wing, Michael Hercus, David Lyons, Steve Kefu, Sam Harris, Andrew Farley, Alister Campbell, Jono West, Adam Mitchell, Dash Swift, Andrew...

My bad.. I thought Harlequins were a rugby side. Shit, if he is still playing league and last played rugby at school ten years ago then it does seem a little strange? It has taken Cross a while to make the transition back and I'm not sure the Reds can afford the luxury. Still think Walker for...

Lee - As I understand it McLinden has been playing rugby union at fullback for Harlequins for the last two years, so whilst unproven at S14 he has got a rugby track record of late, at a reasonably high standard. I think he may be a good acquisition though I wonder why there wasn't the temptation...

Cheers Noddy. Even with the last three you mention that is only thirty. How many in a normal squad, thirty three? That leaves room for another backrower and/or lock and maybe an inside back? Good number of wingers, although I guess O'Connor is also a centre and Davies a fullback.

Thanks for the report Gambler. Does the Force have any more matches over there?

Who is he going to displace..Tuqiri, Turner?

Not sure about the intentions for Golling in 2009 but given that Cooper is also out injured, flyhalf duties were going to be shared by Fainga (usually a centre) and 18 year old Jonno Lance. Having a seasoned pro like Gollings on tour to provide a calming and settling influence is a great move...