Brisbane City - NRC Team Official Thread

[RugbyReg]

It would be a damn shame if they didn't.

One of the crucial pieces we're missing from out 3rd tier is open contracts. We sign everyone up pre-NRC and if a bloke stands out we say 'awesome, hope you hang around and your form is this good next year, we'll sign you for sure then.'

I don't think the Reds have ever neglected signings from the NRC. They've been one of the big players in it.

Is Isi Australian eligible? Would impact what type of contract he could get

 

[RebelYell]

I've heard a whisper he's off to WA at the end of the NRC

 

[TOCC]

That's what was reported in the news a few days ago, there are a few contracts still out there available for NRC stars

 

[Jets]

So the talk is Mick Heenan is taking over the reins for this season. Has this been confirmed anywhere? It's interesting as he's never done a lot of stuff outside of UQ Prems. I guess as the coach of the dominant team for a while it's great he's stepping up.

 

[RugbyReg]

yeah, apparently he put his hat in the ring for the Force job last year and apparently there has been some Super Rugby interest SOMEWHERE for next year.

Nothing confirmed for NRC, but I look forward to seeing how he goes.

 

[Jets]

Heard the same thing Reg. Maybe he thought NRC experience would help in a Super role.

 

[RugbyReg]

Heard the same thing Reg.

In fairness, it may have been you I heard it from

 

[amirite]

In fairness, it may have been you I heard it from

Haha, I feel in the rugby community this is how a lot of rumours tee off.

 

[Getwithme]

I wonder what has changed because I swear he's been offered NRC roles before but turned them down. Apparently was happy with his job and just coaching UQ. Who knows

 

[Jets]

In fairness, it may have been you I heard it from

No I was told on the weekend and haven't seen you since. I got it from a pretty good source so I'd be inclined to believe it.

 

[RugbyReg]

Brisbane City

Markus Vanzati
Sam Talakai

Laione Mulikihaamea
Salesi Manu
Feao Fotuaika
Tonga Ma’afu
Andrew Ready
Maile Ngauamo
Kane Douglas
Lukhan Tui
Daniel Gorman
Michael Richards
Adam Korczyk
Michael Gunn
Reece Hewat
Jeremiah Lynch
Mitch King
Pat Morrey
Jack De Guingand
Nick Frisby
Moses Sorovi
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
Quade Cooper (Wallabies allocated player)
James Dalgleish
AJ Alatimu
Alex Horan
Henry Taefu
Samu Kerevi
Karmichael Hunt (Wallabies allocated player)
Maalonga Konelio
Chris Kuridrani
Jayden Ngamanu
Lachlan Maranta
Ed Fidow

Junior Laloifi



2017 McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City Team Staff
Head Coach: Mick Heenan (University of Queensland)
Assistant Coach: Elwee Prinsloo (GPS)
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kieran Maguire (GPS)
Physiotherapist: Kylie Baldwin (Wests)
Team Doctor: Martin Smith (Easts)
Video Analyst: Teale Pyne
Team Manager: Michael O'Reilley (University of Queensland)
Media Manager: Thomas Lobban (QRU)

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Salesi Manu. 4 years ago I thought that bloke was going to be a Wallaby. I have only seen Bond play once this season and he wasnt there. How has he been going?

 

[Brumby Runner]

Kerevi would also be a Wallaby Allocation, surely?

 

[RugbyReg]

Salesi Manu. 4 years ago I thought that bloke was going to be a Wallaby. I have only seen Bond play once this season and he wasnt there. How has he been going?

agreed. I'm not sure if I've seen his name either.

There's a very strong WA touch to these sides.

 

[upthereds#!]

He's been in Italy then Japan - he was a monster when i used to watched him for Force (Manu)

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

He's been in Italy then Japan - he was a monster when i used to watched him for Force (Manu)

Yeah the season he had in the NPC he ripped it up. Hopefully he goes well and a Super team pick him up.

 

[upthereds#!]

hopefully! Tahs said they will need a prop, but that will probably happen through a team folding, so hopefully we can find space. He would be better hten Vanzati imo for example.

 

[RugbyReg]

Manu is more a THP though right?

Vanzati (who I think has plenty of potential) is LHP.

 

[upthereds#!]

I thought I recalled him playing in #1 for Force. Perhaps it's both. Perhaps I'm just wrong. I just liked the cut of his jib and remember being disappointed when he left because he was scummaging properly and was a weapon ball in hand

 

[TOCC]

Brisbane City

Markus Vanzati
Sam Talakai

Laione Mulikihaamea
Salesi Manu
Feao Fotuaika
Tonga Ma’afu
Andrew Ready
Maile Ngauamo
Kane Douglas
Lukhan Tui
Daniel Gorman
Michael Richards
Adam Korczyk
Michael Gunn
Reece Hewat
Jeremiah Lynch
Mitch King
Pat Morrey
Jack De Guingand
Nick Frisby
Moses Sorovi
Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
Quade Cooper (Wallabies allocated player)
James Dalgleish
AJ Alatimu
Alex Horan
Henry Taefu
Samu Kerevi
Karmichael Hunt (Wallabies allocated player)
Maalonga Konelio
Chris Kuridrani
Jayden Ngamanu
Lachlan Maranta
Ed Fidow

Junior Laloifi



2017 McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City Team Staff
Head Coach: Mick Heenan (University of Queensland)
Assistant Coach: Elwee Prinsloo (GPS)
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kieran Maguire (GPS)
Physiotherapist: Kylie Baldwin (Wests)
Team Doctor: Martin Smith (Easts)
Video Analyst: Teale Pyne
Team Manager: Michael O'Reilley (University of Queensland)
Media Manager: Thomas Lobban (QRU)

Assuming Hunt and Kerevi won't be included due to Wallabies call-up, and i think players like De Guingand and King need to be rewarded for their QPR form:

1. Vanzati
2. Ready
3. Talakai
4. Douglas
5. Tui
6. Korczyk
7. De Guingand
8. King
9. Frisby
10. Cooper
11. Fidow
12. Taefu
13. Maranta
14. Kuridrani
15. Laloifi

16. Manu
17. Fotuaika
18. Ma'afu
19. Richards
20. Hewat
21. Sorovi
22. Alatimu
23. Ngamanu