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So good. One of highest quality personalities in rugby. Will add alot on and off the pitch

19 Skelton 20 Cale Or even a 6-2 with 19 Skelton 20 - one of Leota/Wright/Hooper/Wilson (depending on who is fit and starting) 21 Cale Seems like it could work pretty damn well. It would be a lot of carry power for an opposition to deal with over 80 mins.

It’s all about balance. I think Cale is an excitement machine who could be a real 2nd half difference maker for the Wallabies this year with his power, speed, athleticism and defensive lineout skills. But with Wright in the side, alot of the load carrying in tight or up the middle will fall to...

Good move for all involved Broncos need an affordable winger at the moment and the Dolphins probably would take him too. if it means we have an extra 100k we can throw at Petaia I’d be for it.

Gleeson and Williams in over Uru (who should be in one of those two spots) is puzzling.

As a side note, I think this kind of thing should be more common, and the ability to pull it off elegantly in a way that works for teams and the players is the best possible reason to argue with every ounce of strength for a globally coordinated season

Wright is on a specific deal that allows him to play OS during the offseason if not selected for Wallabies. For such a terrific servant of QLD and the teams well deserved captain I reckon it’s a no brainer to give him 2 year deals of this nature on the best money available until he chooses to...

Shame I actually think Holloway is a very good player. He's just suffered obviously by being in a fairly broken Tahs team this year but has had some good moments. Uru conversely is a similar profile but a bit more versatile and benefited from the Reds playing better overall.

I wouldn't be trying that hard to get Gordon home (Lynagh and HMP are a good 1/2 option) and feel he would be better utilised at the tahs. That said, if QLD is where he wants to be then sure. Unlike others I would take Tupou back. I don't know if JTA (Jeffery Toomaga-Allen) can play both sides, but presumably he can...

Surely priority re-signings are Wagner, Rodda, Williams, Anstee, Stewart, O'Donnell, Beale. Strengthening the team with some ex Rebels, maybe Koteka comes back from his ban etc.

I just think we have to start the season with 3 wins and to hell with any other consideration. The players need it, coaches need it, the fans need it, RA needs it and the game needs it. If I had to select the team based on what seems to be the likely injury return timeframes and Schmidt...

I think the wallabies actually have so much versatility in the backs this year that very often we'll be in a position where a 6-2 would be advantageous. For example 1. Bell (if his sausage foot is good) or Slipper 2. Faessler 3. AAAA 4. Frost 5. Skelton or LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) 6. Wright 7. McReight 8...

The tahs will be fine. Marky Mark (Nawaqanitawase) is a bigger loss than Izzy. With Harry Wilson coming through, Kellaway and Sua'ali'i arriving there will be plenty of options. Alot will depend on where JAS ends up being used. If it's wing or 15 then maybe there is an opportunity for someone like Pietsch to move...

JOC (James O'Connor) back to provide back up for 12-13 and 10 at a pinch from the bench?

One thing that stands out abut the Reds squad is the amount of versatility/flexibility in the backrowers and the backline. Can be a blessing or a curse depending on how it's used, but they'll be able to run a 6-2 pretty easily and I suspect they will do it often. 1. Ravai 2. Faessler 3...

To be honest I hate the white striped sleeves and white shorts. The rich Maroon Jersey with the navy shorts is a great look, and unique in world rugby. It bothers me that we keep trying to innovate away from it (as much as I like canterbury kit generally).

I've always like JOC (James O'Connor) in the centres. The best I've liked him was playing 13 outside Kerevi when he first got back. He may have added something to the Wallabies in that role last year.

High performance Director - Friend (knows Nucifora's Irish system pretty well, and I'm assuming Link and Nuci couldn't be convinced to take it) Wallabies Head Coach - McKellar Forwards and set piece - Lord Laurie (out of retirement for 2 yrs until 2025) Attack - Jim McKay Defense - Toutai Kefu?

You're completely right. We need the rest of our teams to try chase down the Brums who have clearly been the outstanding rugby high performance program in Australia for years. We need another team or 2 to be similarly competitive to start to claw back some interest in Super Rugby.

You clearly didn't read the post in full properly. I think as a total product for TV it actually improves rugby's appeal. Super Rugby performances and lack of Australian presence in the finals has been a major factor declining Super Rugby viewership and attendances. Plus you have a second 12 round...