Hurricanes v Reds Sat 23rd April

[Up the Guts]

The Reds are probably forced into a tighter game without JOC (James O'Connor) and the usual backline combinations, that is actually sometimes preferable against NZ sides who like to counterattack.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Yikes. Reds chances are certainly looking dimmer now. Horrendous timing leading up to the kiwi teams

Of all the chat throughout the season for 10 replacements if JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) went down, did anyone pick Creighton?

My last pick for the 23 TBH. Where is Henry? The best backline for me:
9. McDermott
10. Stewart
11. Daugunu
12. Paisami/Henry
13. Henry/Paisami
14. Vunivalu
15. Campbell
21. Jeans?
22. Flook
23. Grealy

I’m nervous this week. But looking forward to a solid weekend in Melbourne.

 

[PhilClinton]

Henry injured again apparently. Based on some posters logic it’s probably time to cut him from the Reds.

 

[pundit]

Creighton is a natural 10 with good vision and control. He’ll be primed.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Henry injured again apparently. Based on some posters logic it’s probably time to cut him from the Reds.

That’s not good. Is his contract up this year or next? Upcoming Contract negotiations for in 2023 will be important with this number of injuries

 

[Ignoto]

I think JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) playing so many minutes has stung the Reds, not saying they could've predicted his injury but maybe wasn't the best prep not getting more minutes at 10 for someone else? It's deja vu.

With Bryce leaving last year, same with Carter both our back up and third string went. They recruited Lynagh but never replaced a Bryce (right or wrongly).

Would be a great spot for one of either Harrison, Donaldson or Edmund to fill to be honest.

 

[RugbyReg]

With Bryce leaving last year, same with Carter both our back up and third string went. They recruited Lynagh but never replaced a Bryce (right or wrongly).

Would be a great spot for one of either Harrison, Donaldson or Edmund to fill to be honest.

But Thorn et al feel they did replace Bryce with Creighton?

 

[LeCheese]

That’s not good. Is his contract up this year or next? Upcoming Contract negotiations for in 2023 will be important with this number of injuries

Like the backline you put together, would be my picks too.

Henry’s signed through 23 I’m pretty sure. He’s marked as one to fight to retain for me. Be interesting to see what the injury is

 

[Cancelled Account]

Henry injured again apparently. Based on some posters logic it’s probably time to cut him from the Reds.

With Bryce leaving last year, same with Carter both our back up and third string went. They recruited Lynagh but never replaced a Bryce (right or wrongly).

Would be a great spot for one of either Harrison, Donaldson or Edmund to fill to be honest.

Edmed is off contract this year but I just don’t like him. A player we would regret. Give me Donaldson or bring Gordon back.

 

[Ignoto]

But Thorn et al feel they did replace Bryce with Creighton?

But according to some posters here, Thorn etc feel Henry is the next messiah and happy to toss Stewart

Happy to be proven wrong with Creighton, I'm sure Stewart, Hunter and Jocks ball playing ability will help them slot into first receiver alot and take on some of the burden.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Like the backline you put together, would be my picks too.

Henry’s signed through 23 I’m pretty sure. He’s marked as one to fight to retain for me. Be interesting to see what the injury is

Henry is worthy of retention. Needs game time to develop.

 

[PhilClinton]

Maybe more importantly - who’s kicking for goal? I think it’ll also be Creighton.

 

[Cancelled Account]

But according to some posters here, Thorn etc feel Henry is the next messiah and happy to toss Stewart

Happy to be proven wrong with Creighton, I'm sure Stewart, Hunter and Jocks ball playing ability will help them slot into first receiver alot and take on some of the burden.

I’d be keeping Stewart over Creighton. That’s a no brainer.

 

[Sully]

The Reds are playing more of an ensemble 10 system these days, with Stewart, Paisami, and Campbell all spending time there. It should be alright.

 

[Hawko]

No Canes team announced yet. Maybe they'll have some big "outs" too. Right now the Reds look really dodgy in a number of areas but they've still got Thor, really good locks, a kick-ass backrow, Stewart and Paisami and a very good back three. It could be time for Vunivalu and Daugunu to really break out.

Holding off on my weekly picks until all teams are up.

 

[RebelYell]

With Bryce leaving last year, same with Carter both our back up and third string went. They recruited Lynagh but never replaced a Bryce (right or wrongly).

Would be a great spot for one of either Harrison, Donaldson or Edmund to fill to be honest.

*Edmed

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

Tayler Adams wouldn't be a bad shout if they end up in a pinch. Played plenty of NRC, Shute Shield, ITM Cup and MLR.

 

[Confucius Say]

Does that mean there’s only one ex-QLD GPS First XV old boy starter in the whole Reds backline? How refreshing.

 

[DELETE ACCOUNT]

If you want a back up 10 you should look at Grealy.played all his junior rugby there so knows how it works and can read the play very well

 

[RugbyReg]

Look I know I questioned his level of play but I’d take Creighton, and his season of training in the position, over some of the crazy alternatives being thrown up here.