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In the young fellas defense, Mowen was one of the world's great defensive lineout jumpers in his prime it isn't surprising he would still make life difficult for the boys in QPR. He'd probably still do the same in Super Rugby if he felt so inclined

Our recruitment priorities for next year seem fairly obvious, 1. Locks - We need at least one, probably 2 if there is a desire for LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) to have some time at 6 in the future. Normally I like with the policy of promoting young ones to cheaper deals and backing the coaching system to get them ready...

Multiple disappointing elements, one of the most acute being that somehow cordingly has made himself part of the furniture at QRU. His contracting and list management has been diabolical for 8 years, and second hand reports of his two-faced behaviour in contract negotiations lead me to believe...

Paisami has the passing and running game to play 12, plus he's less likely to get picked off when flying up to smash someone as often. Like A Fainga'a I think it's probably his most natural position (in this early part his career), though I concede he could become an outstanding long term 13 as...

What's Jordan Luke's history and situation? Has been finishing really well for City this season. Looks like he'd be worth inviting to pre-season

The Brumbies are easily the best at recruitment and retention (also arguably player development) of the Australian Super Rugby sides and by god does the game in this country benefit from it. It’s an incredibly important role that they play in the landscape.

I probably agree, but in terms of their 2019 Super Rugby efforts I was more impressed by Bylth

So for the Reds next year if we keep our boys all fit we could hope for something like 1. JP Smith 2. Mafi 3. Tupou 4. Blyth 5. Rodda 6. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) 7. Wright 8. ASY (Angus Scott-Young) 9. Tate the Great 10. Lucas 11. Daugunu 12. JOC (James O'Connor) 13. Petaia 14. Speight 15. Hegarty 16. BPA 17. Hoopert 18. Ruan Smith 19. Hockings 20...

This team makes way too much logical sense. It'll never happen

Those are 3 very astute signings by the Rebels. Great list management. I'm particularly pumped for Bobby Tuttle. I was so disappointed for him that his injuries killed his Reds career (and would have preferred a fit Tuttle to either Sorovi or Malolua) but that's footy I guess. If his body...

My observations from the weekend were 1. Stewart looked pretty comfortable in the midfield. Maybe 12/15 utility is going to be his ultimate destiny. Will be interesting to see how it unfolds. 2. QLD country loosehead George Francis is a massive unit. Where the hell did he come from? 3. Hunter...

Great for those two boys, but also far from ideal from a QLD/Aus perspective. I feel terribly for Bobby Tuttle, who's back to back injuries have really destroyed his QLD career. It wasn't so long ago that Bobby's star was on the rise as the captain and arguably one of the best players in the...

ASY (Angus Scott-Young) has a pretty rare and remarkable combination of talents. He could potentially be the first queenslander to attempt balancing medical school and playing for the Reds since John Roe (now Dr Roe FRACS, Orthopaedic Surgeon). He's a natural leader as well. I can't be sure, but I suspect that he...

Props Allan Ala'alatoa James Slipper Scott Sio Sekope Kepu Taniela Tupou Hookers Folau Fainga’a Jordan Uelese Tolu Latu Locks Adam Coleman Izack Rodda Rob Simmons Rory Arnold Back row David Pocock Isi Naisarani Jack Dempsey Lukhan Salakaia-Loto Michael Hooper Halfbacks Nic White Will Genia...

The massive 19 year old league converted lock from Souths got a bit of a wrap by Doran on Fox. Anyone who's watched souths care to fill us in on whether he is as good as his highlights reel and worth a shot in one of the QLD teams?

1. JP 2. Mafi 3. Thor 4. Blyth 5. Rodda 6. LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) 7. Wright 8. ASY (Angus Scott-Young) 9. Tate 10. Hegarty 11. Daugunu 12. JOC (James O'Connor) 13. Petaia 14. Speight/CFS 15. Stewart 16. BPA 17. Hoopert 18. Ruan Smith 19. Hockings 20. McReight or Wilson 21. Tuttle (if fit and not let go) or Maloloua 22. Lucas 23. Campbell Solid...

Isaac is marginally bigger than all of his brothers at the same age and not one of them has had issues defensively throughout their careers due to the remarkable combination of timing, tackle technique and courage they all share. Isaac is also only a little more slim than Foley is currently, and...

Don't rate Isaako enough to chase him hard. To be honest I think we sometimes mythologise a bit about the average standard of play and athlete in the NRL. Now don't get me wrong, the top games and players are absolutely extraordinary, a real cut above all but the world's best in Rugby Union but...

Outside the box thought. What about Ben Te’o on a 1 year deal with a 1 year option? He’s left Worcester, has been linked to a team in every comp including Super Rugby, most recently the Sunwolves on a dual deal with a top league side. If them, then why not us on the same arrangement? Not sure...

Also holy hell the young second rower Frost moves well for a long back. What an athlete.