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Haha - don’t worry. I know it will go around again. I probably should have just let it go.

I think the broader problem Gnostic is also that we have fundamentally failed to establish the depth of player base which negates the need to cling on to particular players. People can say what they like about league, but by the time the latest ‘Greatest player of all time’ retires or moves on...

No, I don’t. If I am completely honest I personally feel guys could let comments go on a Reds thread praising Liam Gill without having to chip in. But, either way, my opinion is of no particular relevance if it worries you - it is a public forum. My point was exactly what I typed - everything...

You all realise you aren’t going to convince each other, don’t you? Not that I mind - I truly don’t - but it will get a bit tiresome if it continues on for another 20 posts as this debate has tended to do in the past. Plus, you want to keep some of your powder dry for when we are having the...

From what has been posted, Kerevi is gone. I think there is promise in the group of McDermott, Sorovi, Hegarty, Stewart, Petaia, CFS, Daugunu, Speight & Lucas but if they all play no better then the 2019 version of themselves, both individually & as a group then we will remain a level below...

I think the missing pieces are a cohesive ensemble attack in the backs and a consistently strong kicking game. The forwards have come along pretty well. They still need to improve - breakdown control can be an issue, our driving maul off lineouts needs a lot of work, we lack composure, and our...

Michael Wells deserves plenty of credit for his consistency and his effectiveness. IMO he is a very handy super rugby player and does his job consistently in the Tahs game plan. Damien Fitzpatrick is much the same for mine. Personally I don’t see either of them as Test players. Maybe that is...

Can’t we just have both?

I can see why people are disgruntled, but personally I feel positive about the teams future. Am I 100 % confident things will come good next year - not at all. Would I like to be winning more games now - absolutely. But I do believe there have been positive changes to the team performance...

I thought it was reported Sorovi was injured. Did he play club on the weekend just gone?

Interested to know who, specifically. Not having a dig at you. I don’t get to see QPR & would like to know the prospects out there, particularly at 11 & 12.

Welcome back. It’s been a long time (unless I’ve just been watching the wrong threads)

I’ve always been intrigued Wilson doesn’t get more praise. For mine, his influence on games was up there with pretty much everyone bar maybe Eales & Horan. His battles with Kronfel & Neil Back were worth the price of admission alone. Really great player. Better than Smith & Pocock - I’m not...

That was last year. Have you watched him this year? Different player.

Some experienced heads signed on for next year would be good. But, first and foremost I want some backline strike power retained, developed and/or signed. I don’t care if they are seasoned veterans or up and comers. The forward pack is evolving nicely and, if we can retain everyone that...

Meakes looks a good fit. I like Magnay, but he also looks to me that his best position is 13 as is English. However I suspect at least one of them may be relatively cheap and, as such, a very good squad addition.

I’m not sure bringing Kuridrani home makes a lot of sense to me unless they think Petaia’s long term home is 12. Outstanding player, but would command big money and it is not the spot we need to be throwing the most cash at assuming Petaia & CFS will still be in Red next year. Assuming there...

For mine if Pocock is fit, he starts. If he isn’t fit or if there is concerns around his fitness then, regardless of how good he is, he misses out altogether. I can understand Hooper retaining his spot purely on the basis of his own strengths. I can even understand it if it comes down to a...

My position changes if Pocock is fit. I don’t think you can play Samu, Hooper & Pocock in the one side - which does make it tricky from a squad point of view, but squad balancing is always an art.

Really? I didn’t think that at all. I thought Campbell’s post contact metres were excellent as was his work rate. Will be interested to see some stats. Biggest issue for mine is he seems to lack a bit of speed. Plus I think he got done in defence a couple of times - certainly his work in...