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One of the reasons Slipper was benched was for a bit of a rest/change it up because he may need to play TH next week (this from rennie) I would rather not see, but wouldn't be surprised to see 1. Bell 3. Tupou 17. Sio 18. Slipper

Yes, but need to go on being a Red as the criteria as neither BPA or Tupou are Queensland 'Sons'. But yes I get you - feels like an all QLD row to me.

For an all QLD front row are you making Slipper an honorary Red?

and Gleeson as a u20, maybe just recent u20 graduate no.8

With Sean Mcmahon in the squad, that takes it to 3 people outside the 60. Kerevi, DP and now Mcmahon. I know they were discussing relaxing the law further, beyond the 2 allowed, but no decision have been made public. Did Duncan head back to europe, with JOC (James O'Connor) now fit and Quade preferred or are...

Have to find the right combos to cohese....is that a word? Since when has Mcdermott and Lolesio been a combo, but they have been persisting even though White is there whilst they wait for JOC (James O'Connor) to join his buddy. Darwin is about specific axis where that combo needs to be. It's not just more reds...

Ok so same defence coach, Hensley who replaced Meehan Mckee is still there I assume as forwards coach? He replaced Humphries Now a new attack coach Ozich (who did he replace?) Parsons goes from Academy to Force Skills Coach Goodman is new Academy Coach

Could be training form, could be just wants to go home and see family, could be asking for and receiving an early release to go to Japan. So many reasons. I'm thinking a happy combination. He can get an early release and go to Japan sooner if thats possible. Plus Rebels and RA free up a well...

Who are the existing Coaches Tim Sampson Is Mckee still there? He replaced Van Humphries Who replaced Meehan in 2020?

Recent article says jury still out on Thorn as an actual technical Coach. (kind of important if you want a portfolio of technical responsibility) but obviously very much he driver of culture and expectations. Fine for a HC when you have a good staff (which is why he got given an upgrade in...

Frost is there but pretty sure more to learn then to play.

Paisami was originally a 13 so its a bit 6 in one, half dozen other for him Kerevi. Also I think Perese was well ahead of Ikitau prior to injury and would be a great 13 fit outside Kerevi or Paisami ALSO still a chance that Paisami/Petaia will be Australias best domestic centre pairing so we...

I would have made sure Timani or FLW (Fergus Lee-Warner) were on the plane with Holmes just incase.

Loving Alan Jones article Today. Don't always but this one is good.

I was focusing less on quade and more the future plans. I don't like the chuck the youngsters in the deep end because the older guys might not make it to the other side. Seems a solid chance they all will drown.

The point is the future, not currently But also, NZ doesnt lose their best players overseas at 30. They have the sabbaticals which means they can still be selected for ABs even when in Japan Also SA, picks the best players from wherever. So eligibility has a significant part to play also...

I think we have a flawed overriding obsession with future plans. The best teams keep their best players and experienced players in until a developing player genuinely kicks them out. They don't do it artificially. Vermulean is 35 and Steyn 37. Why have them there?!?? Aaron Smith and...

Tahs clearly on the hunt for another good back. Seems they missed on on the fiji 7s 'tank' who turned down Drua and Tahs went to Zebre instead. Promising they are looking beyond Shute shield for someone who can make the team better sooner.

I like it But I don't like Lolesio on the bench, I don't think he would really bring much to the game, gotta be a brain, an improved To'omua or an impact Quade. Plus Daugunu still injured so thinking Petaia slots in there.

WEELLLLLLL Very happy it's Holmes in the squad. He can do his job and do it well!. SO if Pone's injury (not sure how long he's out) and Alaalatoas absence (not sure when that will be) overlaps, there will need to be a new no.18. SO Do you a) 1. Bell 3. Tupou ------ 17. Sio 18. Slipper...