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Phil Hardcastle (33)
He finishes school next year
Roger that - another big loss to RU
He finishes school next year
Thanks Nomad
That is disappointing to hear, but more so for the other lads whose spot he took in the State team and the Australian Team. Those lads that would have given their left nut for an opportunity to play Rugby Union for their State and their Country.
What are we doing here folks, this process is getting more ridiculous as more information comes to light.
The program that this lad took part in, is a 'National Rugby Union Development Pathway Program", why are we spending time and effort developing players who have contracts in place for league?
Different story if a player has not made up their mind but with a contract in place - why was he selected in the first place.
Again - 2 words - transparency and integrity.
quote="Roberts Rugby, post: 1036565, member: 75729"]Rumour mill for 2019 in full flight. TSS have 2 year 11 boys to play First Xv coming over from NZ. A 10 and 4. Can anyone confirm?
I only hear their Captain , also their Prop , and their #10 from Opens Firsts Players and 3 guys from their 2nd XV that are repeating . A back 3 player , a Centre and a Flanker
Then there is their star U16 winger and an U16 forward who is good that are returnees
Probably why they are looking across the ditch to try and stack it up a bit more
No disrespect taken at all! As for favourites. you said it, not me!
Every single team will be wanting to improve from last year, and the introduction of the Reds U/18's Academy gives every boy more honour to strive for. What a year ahead!
Do you have an idea of who might be returning to fight for 1st XV positions at Southport?[/quote
The only thing missing is a grab/snippet from some movieNo disrespect intended at all Ginger . I did acknowledge their status as perennial premiership favourites. However I do believe that TSS have more depth coming back and there is probably more to crow about. I also reckon TSS will get more from their incoming 16 year old class of 2019. Nudgee have got the advantage at 10 and TSS’s fortunes might come down to the quality of their halves which is unknown and unproven for now.
Perhaps, as that was certainly the case at the end of the season. I did admire Carter’s bravery in the tackle zone though, a trait many 10’s are missing. Reesjan definitely outplayed him in almost every other area. I did feel like Carter’s knee was under a fair bit of stress playing injured through the season, and his load during the year was very high. The Reds should look after him in this regard. However, I had presumed the Academy games are the “trial” games and the lineup for the International games could potentially be stronger.Just had a look at the replay of the Aussie Schoolboys v Munster.
Interesting to see Pasitoa got the starting spot over Gordon, probably a reflection of where they finished the GPS season ?
Is Tau Tau injured? I was looking forward to seeing his progression with stronger forwards.