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If you want a Reds inside back, I'd take Harris, not Quade.

I still think that one of the current problems is a lack of both a second play maker, and an attacking spark, in the backline. It's been most noticeable since Beale was lost, who could do both, and Mitchell has been out, who could do the latter. Foley was a great find for that role from fullback...

All the players you list can play at a Super rugby level, but I think you are over estimating their ability or underestimating players at other franchises. I like Cutch, and think Alcock has gone well this year (and much better than I thought he would I am happy to say), but really, the Reds...

And wasn't Vito considered the best 7s player around before finally getting consistently selected by the Canes two years ago?

The way the Reds came out in the second half to win the game - that is, smash the Chiefs around the rucks and flood the rucks with Gill being a real pest - was the same game plan that the Reds used last year to beat the Chiefs in the wet at Waikato (I think? Or another one of the Chief's home...

One of my favourite Wallaby teams, was nicely balanced. And they put on an awesome score against what was close to a second string touring English side, notable for the debut of one Jonny Wilkonson. Shame their wasn't a repeat of that game in 2003...

Nope, I don't think that's right. The Rebels had special clauses for marquee players, remember? Along the lines of, 6 first year, 5 second year, 4 third, and so on, until they are down to two (well, one "marquee" and one developmental) like everyone else (ok, I guess at the starting number...

Anyone know why Strauss is on 0 points? I assume the hooker didn't play for the Cheetahs? I really wish that I bought a decent bench hooker now... Sona saved me from a really average week. 377 points so far, not great at all.

Think picking Bulls players was a good call, I was tossing up Basson as my Gear replacement (so I could put Mogg back onto the bench).

Yeah, noticed just before. Not sure what to do with White and Kerr-Barlow yet. Might use the last transfer to get rid of some of the dead weight I am carrying on the reserve bench, or I might bring in an different outside back. I have some check outside backs in Mogg and Kingston, but really...

White or Kerr-Barlow? Not sure who to bench! I ditched Goosen for Lealiifano, and brought in Connie for Crockett, and Etzebeth for Power. Still deciding on the last transfer, might sell Mogg or Gear. Maybe Mogg, leaving Gear on the bench. Or maye I'll wait for the Chiefs to be named, as I...

That's exactly it, Bruce. I now recall you posting that image before. As long as the guy being lifted has a good spring, then the tall lifter can get him up there. It's not uncommon to see teams line up with two second rowers next to each other now. That's a fabulous shot, by the way. Both...

A couple of ex-Wallabies, an ex-English international, some players with potential, some journeymen and some rookies. Looking more at those benches, reserve hooker I'd maybe just give to the Rebels. Prop definitely to the Brumbies by a mile. Lock is tricky, as Kimlin should be good (after a...

Bruce, agree that the four jumpers are fairly pointless. I always thought, though, that using a tall guy lifting at the back of a jumper was very beneficial, assuming the jumper had a good enough spring to get quickly up to the height where the lifter's arms are extended. The props can lift at...

A player like Harris at 15 only works when you have Cooper dropping back to counter, otherwise don't bother.

Heard him interviewed on the radio (and was dumber for it, by the way), and he repeated the "it's a process that my manager went through" line. Sounded like he was, quite obviously, just negotiating a better salary from the Roosters.

Last year, the Reds forwards came out and smashed the Stormers forwards, who struggled in that game (and the Chiefs game was a carbon copy last year, too). The only way I can see the Reds happening is if they do the same. Possible, but not probable, especially as their pack is struggling for...

Reds dominated the first half, but predictably switched off and I thought the Brumbies were really going to get the biccies in the end. Dumb kicking and aimless kicking from both teams were the hallmark. The Brumbies hands were what decided the game, along with Gill and Robinson getting free...

Perhaps on your former suggestion, but maybe not so much on the latter!

Toua at 13, Lane at 10. Not sure on this...