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Was a fantastic team but never reached their potential.

Yes I understand that. I was being a smart ass. I should have used :fishing

While it is enjoyable watching the Reds at the moment in these games current form counts for very little. All of these guys know each other so well that many of the things that they do against foriegn opposition they can't do here. It will be a tight game with limited opportunities to run with...

Or in the case of the Stormers attacking their point of strength.

He's back in Brisbane playing at Sunnybank. I am keen to watch him first hand as he was good when I saw him at Nudgee a few years ago. Also keen to catch his little brother Stephen who is in the Sunnybank Colts. The Force love to pick up brothers don't they? Didn't little Pocock and O'Connor...

He is a quality player but I'm just not sure where his best spot is. He is a good fullback and went very well in Premier when filling in for his brother at 13 for Uni. He ended up playing 10 in Prem Colts. I think 12 maybe the best spot for him long term. He can distribute the ball very well and...

If Davies is out I would prefer to see Toua take his spot on the wing and use Lucas off the bench. This isn't anything against Lucas, I just think he can make a huge impact when he comes on the field like on Saturday night. With his enthusiasim he charged down a kick and tackled Aplon in goal. I...

I did forget about Chapman but younger Morahan played Premier Colts for most of the year. I think he may have started 2 Prem games and was used off the bench. Sunnybank would have had more I think.

Being a GT old boy this is a sad situation for them to be in. One thing I will say is that picking players out of position at this level isn't uncommon and a lot of the time it is due to the coach having a better understanding of the game and seeing skills in players that will suit other...

I watched the last period of play between TSS and NC and have to agree that the skill level was down a bit. I was involved in some 1st XV coaching in 07-08 and these guys are a level down from that. To be fair though the last time I watched NC play JOC (James O'Connor) was in the team and I also got to see a TSS...

Maybe he could see what the Canes were going to bring this year and could bring himself to stay and be a part of it. Or maybe he thought he would get an injury and get paid for 2 years on the beach in Perth.

I am taking it that no one is injured? I don't mind the Wallaby team you have picked. AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) at 13 is the only spot I have a problem with but there are few options. Fainga'a might come into the picture if Link keeps him there or Gerrard.

I seem to recall earlier in my life that guy's would play for the Wallabies and not get paid at all. A few were even offered money to play the other game and said no. There is a lot to be said about building a culture of success and challenging players to be their best. Most of the All Blacks...

Or opening up some options. He might have seen how well Daniel Braid went with the Reds and hopes that more gametime over here will give him a chance of playing for the AB's or the Wallabies.

That's being a bit silly. Weeks and Byrne were the only Reds of any note in the team and Weeks would be the only established player. Hanson had been in the squad but never really used.

I think Waugh will be a big difference for the Tah's. He would be named in the team if he was dead and still be close to best on ground. If Mumm was in charge then I think the Reds would win but Phil lives for this game.

You do realise that the top players will receive money from the ARU on top of the sallary cap? This allows for players to earn more based on how well they are going. Also interesting in Grumbles artical in SMH that the Reds have the lowest salary bill in Australia.

3. Cooper 2. Genia 1. Simmons

In terms of their age I was. The average age of most club teams would be 22-25. With the way of the world these days it is rare to have someone only play club rugby for 10 years.

Sounds like the SMH are just a bit bitter over the loss of Gilbert so they are trying to make some shit stick