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Yeah - the reality is we are going to need these guys at some point in the season, so it’s probably good in the long term that they get some experience now. A bit nervous about the first round coming up against the Brumbies scrum - but I guess that is the challenge for the coaching staff - to...

It was notable that in the post game conference, when Thorn was asked about his 5 tries, he immediately made reference to the tackle. I’d imagine Daugunu is probably going to be doing a lot more running than just the water.

I’d be astounded if a Tahs coach had moved against Hooper. For starters, I’d be astounded simply if a coach even wanted to, but given the extent to which Hooper has carried the team over the last 3-4 years I’d imagine he would be immensely popular and respected with the other players. If a new...

I wasn’t expecting it - but I can see logic. He has been captain for both the Wallabies & Tahs over such a turbulent period. On top of the physical toll of the way he plays, i can see a lot of appeal in him deciding that he just wants to play. I could also see if we quite feasible that he wants...

For all the talk of the depth we’ve built, the current injury list shows the perils of super rugby. If Smith, Fotuaika, Rodda & Hockings all miss the starting game against the Brumbies our bench will be decidedly weaker. Finishers have become so important in the modern game - and it’ll be...

Lol - fair enough. Certainly one good trial is no guarantee for success in the longer term. But the fact they went out and played so we’ll surely has to be more positive then if they had gone out and got found short. I’m pretty excited about this crop of youngsters. I’ve got no doubts that...

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/rugby-union/51164177 Saracens being relegated. It’s not clear what impact that will have on their player retention, but it would seem likely some players will move on. They will definitely have to free up some of their wage bill. I wonder...

Interesting that Paenga-Amosa started in Gladstone, not Mafi. Maybe he is going to give Mafi the start in Dalby to give them both a crack at winning the starting spot, or maybe the pecking order has changed.

Support players were generally well positioned - coming narrow, from deep and at speed. Was a good sign.

Gee - it’s only a trial, but surely the big thing a Tahs fan would want is for the young guys to look like the my can handle running with the big boys. On that scale, I’d assume Tahs fans would be very happy. Harrison, Bell & Tizzano all good. Nawaqanitawase looks a bit real gun on the rise...

If only they had a trial game lined up against another super rugby team. They could have started sorting out the pecking order.

He would be a walk up starter for the Tahs. And would compliment the rest of their pack perfectly.

Storm warnings for CQ. Might be a wet one. There have been a few instances of the Gladstone Rugby club getting kicked off Marley Brown oval at very short notice due to rain and it is believed that certain people in the local admin who are very staunch league people take great delight in...

I think every Australian teams supporters have reasons to start the season optimistic. At least 2 teams will most likely ended up very disappointed. A lot will depend on which teams halves combination works best. That, and injuries.

That is my understand too. It is all about marketability and product sales and, as far as I understand, blue sells much better than almost all other colours. I am pretty sure that is exactly why so much of the Wallabies training gear is blue. Gold, on the other hand, is unfortunately a poor...

I’m not sure the problem will be Penney himself. I know very little about him, so I don’t have an opinion there. But whenever a coach changes a teams patterns & style it all takes time for players to adapt. I note he is trying to get players to play more instinctively. Sadly this appears to be...

This one? https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2020/01/14/super-kellaway-rebels

Tough comp. I’m not sure either of the other pools would be much easier, if at all.

Based on their 2019 form I wouldn’t be switching Slipper over and I wouldn’t be leaving Samu out. 2018 I would have agreed Samu was overrated, but definitely not last year (or maybe I just wasn’t watching him closely enough in 2018). I was okay with him not being selected for the Wallabies...

Anyone else be there in person?