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I'd say that is a very weak locking department, though everyone seems to be taking a hit in that area for next season, including NZ teams. SO who is overseas, a capped international, that may come back. Won't be Arnold, Coleman, Carter or Skelton. Pyle, Neville & Arnold x 2 are not capped...

Was Lomani signed BEFORE he was capped like Malolua at the Reds? I thought we were no longer doing foreign capped players, regardless of where they are from.

Need to do better. Definitely a weaker part of the squad. Faulkner and Ainsley useful backups. Saaga and Pona a bit of promise. But need some solid starters. I didn't rate Gibbon. But where oh where are there better props who are eligible and available?

Core Squad: 1. Hoopert, Smith 2. Mafi, Amosa 3. Thor, Smith Utility - Fotuaika Wider Training squad: 1. Francis * 2. Farrell 3. Nasser Sounds good to me Also, could someone please clarify for me? Our squad announcement of 34 is complete, but we only have 29 names in the Core Squad and 5 in...

Really? At the expense of whom I wonder. Current Front Row forwards (I'm sure erasmus will be moved on) 1. Saaga, Faulkner, Gibbon 2. Uelese, Rangi, Roach 3. Ainsley, Faamausili, Erasmus Development - Uelese And by International does that mean playing at an international level, or...

That's a great point. Slipper has been busy. Perhaps that is why HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) was brought in, in addition to Robertson I believe? If both Robertson and HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) are there, then I'd say you are right. If only 1 is, then Slipper will play, but perhaps off the bench.

Well - If Arnold is back from Injury, then he could use a bit of a run, so he could join. Rodda is probably a guy who needs a rest, as is LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto). However Jones is the only guy who can play lock they havn't used yet and I imagine that they want all the guys who havn't played, to play. This is...

Bit tough but you get 6 backrows in a full squad and I think we have a great group. With such a young group, I imagine all will get their chances at some stage, with no out and out non debatable guarentees, perhaps except Wright. 6. ASY (Angus Scott-Young)/Wood 7. Wright/Mcreight 8. Wilson/Uru

1. Slipper 2. Uelese 3. Tupou 4. Coleman 5. Simmons 6. Dempsey 7. Pocock 8. Valetini 9. Powell 10. Foley 11. DHP 12. To'omua 13. Kuridrani 14. Ashley-Cooper 15. Banks 16. Tpn 17. HJH (Harry Johnson-Holmes) 18. Kepu 19. Jones 20. Wright 21. Phipps 22. JOC (James O'Connor) 23. Maddocks Is Arnold still a bit injured? I would have...

I think you have it right that alot of the young guys needed to be locked down. Some of those on development contracts. Other development contracts are up for grabs, and whilst I agree that some could come from the NRC, when you see how deep into our players we have gone for pro contracts...

Does G&GR or anyone else do a Aussie NRC Team of the Week? Would be a great way to highlight potential players etc

Malolua is in the Samoa 34 man WC squad ( 1 of 3 halfbacks). If he makes the 31 man cut, surely this will be his first and last contract with the Reds if he ends up a capped International? M.Ala'alatoa also in their squad fyi.

" Player recruitment has been put on hold until a coach has been appointed and the successful applicant will have to oversee a major rebuild " August 14th. Anything since then? Perhaps Retention is separate to Recruitment? When was the league convert announced...

I believe that Tah recruitment has been on hold until Head Coach is appointed. That must be less then ideal considering the time of year. Surely they have a Head of Rugby or a List Manager etc that could step in.

Nudgee 10 is going to Brumbies I believe?

Can only dig so far into developing players. There are already a considerable amount of teenagers and 20-21 year olds across the teams, plus club journeymen.

Don't that that many are in other comps? Most of them are in the Rising squad, just not selected this weekend (Maddocks injured) However I do find it hard to believe that these guys are all also injured: Ainsley, Cottrell, Hardwick, Leota It's Goddard, Magnay and Meakes who are not in any...

Has force side been announced? Could whip out some strong squads prior to WC. Strong and experienced backline at least. 1. Orr 2. Ready 3. Heiburg 4. Lee-Warner 5. Thrush 6. Bardoul 8. Stowers 7. Alcock 9. Prior 10. Deegan 11. Ratu 12. Tuatara Morrison 13. Fou 14. Brache 15. Placid 16...

Seems a solid team. Definitely some real professional level mass and height there in the pack. Good to see some legit tall timber and big bodies. Good to see Wood at BS, which one would think is definitely more his cup of tea. Seems like a tough, aggressive and abrasive player. Lightweight...

Well turns out I was on the right track anyway - They have been promoted to Wider Training Squad, not the Contracted Squad, except for Lucas (deservedly so, after taking his chances and doing well ----- for the Reds.) It's how it should be with all players on a pathway. Those youngsters will...