Qld Premier Rugby 2013
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East Coast Aces
Johnnie Wallace (23)
That's good. I wonder if some teams will be a lot fitter the others.
Scott Allen
Trevor Allan (34)
Yep, Easts can only use the main field this week due to the last round of cricket fixtures so to fit all the games in they start at 7.55am and keep on rolling throughout the day.
Going to make it a very long day considering I'll be going straight from Easts to Suncorp for the Reds game.
thierry dusautoir
Alan Cameron (40)
Scott have you heard how the wests colts are shaping this year. As a unit are they looking strong for both colts 1 and prems? after a few years of struggling to field teams.
Scott Allen
Trevor Allan (34)
They're looking pretty good - numbers at training support two teams.
As everyone knows a club has to have good Colts feeding through into grades and that's been a weakness at Wests for some time.
As part of changes at Wests this year, Colts have been working very closely with the Premier squad so we've had a chance to get a close look at players and there are some good quality players that we are looking forward to developing over the next couple of years - never know might even see a few getting a crack in Prems this year.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Just had a look at the National Academy teams on the other thread. Was wondering if anyone could give me a brief on Sam Fatall and Jonah Placid, both listed as Easts players for this season.
thierry dusautoir
Alan Cameron (40)
Jeez easts are like the warratahs of premier rugby.....spend all their M̶o̶n̶e̶y̶ .......excellent club culture to get players. But never seem to get anything but disappointment for it
FilthRugby
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Ha-ha, where would easts get that money from mate? As I recall a few years back, they weren't going along so well financially!
thierry dusautoir
Alan Cameron (40)
I said excellent club culture......point is with Jonah placid they are looking even more potent, and coupled with the other acquisitions easts have made anything less than a great appearance is failure. To answer tigerland12 question he is a very handy player. The way in which he runs you can he has played a bit of league but if you can improve his tactical kicking he will be a very good player for prems.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Would he be pushing for a starting spot, or would Mansell, Wilder, Faulkner be too good for him to break into the back three at this stage?
Good to be building some depth in the backs now.
thierry dusautoir
Alan Cameron (40)
Honestly he is probably up to it and from what I seen he is better than uj (they are different style players though). However due to easts depth they aren't really that desperate for him so I would personally blood him for a few games in colts if he stands out elevate him.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Fuck thanks for reminding me that we have to watch UJ cock up every two seconds this year. Hopefully he has fixed up his play and become more mature in his decision making. I would love to see him used as a ball running/kicking 12, and not so much a distributor. He's strong in contact and is a big boy for his age. Plus when he plays fullback, he doesnt seem to handle the pressure. That being said, I wouldn't have him currently in the starting 15 (maybe at 12, with Sean Cox at fullback).
East Coast Aces
Johnnie Wallace (23)
I really think alot of the Easts players apart from the EPS and Reds contracted ones are overhyped. Particularly the National Academy members. They are just good talented young players who are given extra coaching and resources by the ARU but they aren't necessarily any better then most other prem grade or prem colts players and would attract any sort of financial incentive from clubs.
FilthRugby
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Couldn't agree more, I know that Brothers awards players who have been at the club for a while in regards to selection for the Prems.
neverhasbeen
Stan Wickham (3)
New recruit for the Dragons with Rodzilla turning up to training according to their Facebook page.
thierry dusautoir
Alan Cameron (40)
6 years ago I might of cared but he really looked sub par since he came back from France. Premier grade looked to be right at his level
Scott Allen
Trevor Allan (34)
Finally, we can play some rugby!
Our first trial for Wests tomorrow against Easts with our final trial against Norths last week.
Like all clubs the lack of field training time has been a pain in the neck - hopefully the rain gods will give us all a break now.
Some good news this week for Dan Linde who has been signed again to play in Japan. Obviously we'll miss him but he deserves to get another contract - good player and a good bloke.
Our first trial for Wests tomorrow against Easts with our final trial against Norths last week.
Like all clubs the lack of field training time has been a pain in the neck - hopefully the rain gods will give us all a break now.
Some good news this week for Dan Linde who has been signed again to play in Japan. Obviously we'll miss him but he deserves to get another contract - good player and a good bloke.
FilthRugby
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Dal Murphy 100% at Brothers training. Great to see, this should surely boost the Filth for the year!
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