Crusaders v Reds 3/06/22 - QF1
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Alex Ross (28)
There must be something going on
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John Hipwell (52)
Are u an economist or accountant?
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Alex Ross (28)
Also, I recall a factor in ASY (Angus Scott-Young) moving on was since he isn’t getting a look in at the Wallabies. Perhaps Thorn isn’t taking his departure the same way.
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Ward Prentice (10)
I've no idea if you're correct but it's certainly a reasonable conjecture.
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Greg Davis (50)
Thorn didn’t have a bad word to say when LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)’s departure was announced, so I doubt him leaving, or the reasoning behind it, is the issue
Salakaia-Loto to leave with Thorn blessing
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn doesn't begrudge the departure of Wallabies forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to the English Premiership next season.
7news.com.au
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Jim Lenehan (48)
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Lol discussed somewhere to death in the match thread and yes has most of us scratching our heads on this one. It is the sort of tackle you see you want to look away as you see this as a C1 injury just waiting to happen.
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David Codey (61)
Maybe he just wanted to stay home with his young kid.. leaving anyway, wasn't in the team
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Alex Ross (28)
Doesn’t explain his sidelining in what would have been his farewell game at Suncorp against MP (Moana Pasifika). Surely he could have had Vest’s 7 minutes as a gesture for many years of service?
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David Codey (61)
Good point... Probably never know
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Maybe he was given a choice and did not want to play? If he plays 7 meaningless minutes he risks injury and worst case scenario he misses a big contract.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I suspect it is a displinary thing for LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), where both sides agree not to air it.
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Alex Ross (28)
You think running out in the Reds jersey for the last time at Suncorp would be meaningless to him? That he’s worried about injury affecting his contract yet he’s playing club rugby?
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Mark Loane (55)
Probably time to stop hijacking the thread with all the LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) speculation. It's a shame, but we won't ever really know what's happened, if anything.
He's still good mates with all the boys, I see him at their social functions etc in photos. He seems happy and is moving onto a new contract. Wish him the best and hope the team are just focussed on tonight.
He's still good mates with all the boys, I see him at their social functions etc in photos. He seems happy and is moving onto a new contract. Wish him the best and hope the team are just focussed on tonight.
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David Wilson (68)
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Was just about to say the same.
Back to the match, maybe the Reds haven't done so well in terms of W's against the Kiwis but hell, it's knock out rugby. Maybe that SOO pep talk etc etc will have an impact. I get that we are missing JOC (James O'Connor) but honestly, Creighton has been looking decent after being thrust in the deep. Yes he doesn't have the same accuracy but a bloke's got to have a start and this is Creighton's time. Take it, mate, just take it. I get that we are missing Tupou, but we still have the "secret weapon" of Lillycrap and these boys have been developing for a while now. This is it guys.
Just a little more thinking on the kicks and remove the fluff-kicks, God knows in the line out but it just doesn't look that much to do for rapid improvement. Maybe not for dominance but closer to equality. Which might be enough. The scrum just has to re-set, stop blinking in the bright lights and get back to what we do. You know what you are doing boys, stop over-thinking and do.
Attitude might make a few inches of difference in the rucks.
It is there for the taking, 15 v 15. Take your opportunity Reds.
Was just about to say the same.
Back to the match, maybe the Reds haven't done so well in terms of W's against the Kiwis but hell, it's knock out rugby. Maybe that SOO pep talk etc etc will have an impact. I get that we are missing JOC (James O'Connor) but honestly, Creighton has been looking decent after being thrust in the deep. Yes he doesn't have the same accuracy but a bloke's got to have a start and this is Creighton's time. Take it, mate, just take it. I get that we are missing Tupou, but we still have the "secret weapon" of Lillycrap and these boys have been developing for a while now. This is it guys.
Just a little more thinking on the kicks and remove the fluff-kicks, God knows in the line out but it just doesn't look that much to do for rapid improvement. Maybe not for dominance but closer to equality. Which might be enough. The scrum just has to re-set, stop blinking in the bright lights and get back to what we do. You know what you are doing boys, stop over-thinking and do.
Attitude might make a few inches of difference in the rucks.
It is there for the taking, 15 v 15. Take your opportunity Reds.
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George Smith (75)
Gunna be a cold one tonight: Temps will barely make double figures at any point & be back down around 8- or 9C by kickoff. Also a sneaky breeze that looks like it could be blowing end-to-end to add some wind-chill. Shouldn't be any rain but expect some dew. Also lots of Synergy & copious amounts of Boomfa...
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time for an ambush !!!!!!
If all 15 Reds play to their potential it can be done
If all 15 Reds play to their potential it can be done
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David Wilson (68)
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