Qld Premier Rugby 2023
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Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
15. J Ngamanu (Bond)
14. V Mataitini (GPS)
13. M Bond (Brothers)
12. M Smit (Easts)
11. R Stowers (Bond)
10. T James (Bond)
9. E Pilz (Easts)
8. B Hemopo (Brothers)
7. K Herbert (Souths)
6. R Batisabaga (GPS)
5. L Connors (Bond)
4. S Van Blackansee (Souths)
3. A Davies (UQ)
2. D Fraser (Brothers)
1. L Usher (Wests)
14. V Mataitini (GPS)
13. M Bond (Brothers)
12. M Smit (Easts)
11. R Stowers (Bond)
10. T James (Bond)
9. E Pilz (Easts)
8. B Hemopo (Brothers)
7. K Herbert (Souths)
6. R Batisabaga (GPS)
5. L Connors (Bond)
4. S Van Blackansee (Souths)
3. A Davies (UQ)
2. D Fraser (Brothers)
1. L Usher (Wests)
I have to agree with the representation of the players from the top 4 clubs in particular.
Sunnybank and Norths will need to have strong preseasons for their individuals to be named next season.
Solid looking team there! I think Will Wilson has to be somewhere in the mix, he was solid all season and really stepped up over the finals
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SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
Liam Usher is name for the bulldogs in forwards
I would nominate Charlie Tupu from the bulldogs backs. Tupu was involved in attack or support on all of wests great tries this year and he tackles/pilfers really hard for a 13/winger.
The Engine Room
Ward Prentice (10)
Pio Nekubuwai (13 - Easts) was a standout for mine. Be interesting to see if he sticks with rugby or goes back to league. Also Jake Pappin (10 - Easts) is a real talent for mine also that doesn't seem to get the recognition. A lot of good talent around the clubs. Let's hope we can keep them here in QPR and give them recognition via a provincial tournament or the like.
Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
Considered Gicquel at 7 but he only played the last 1/3 of the year versus Kohan Herbert who was one of the best of 2023 season.
Pilz was second in the player of the year awards so had to be there.
The Easts 13 is good. Sunnybank 13 also but contracted to Rebels.
Honourable mentions to O’Regan from Norths and Christian from Brothers. Both only 20/21. You could name a very strong under 21 team from QPR - contracted or not with HMP, Annan and Bryant from Souths, Ryan and Christian from Brothers, D Vaihu and M Gordon from Wests etc
Brothers were pretty average all year until Wilson, O’Connor and co came back. Can’t see that changing in 2024.
Pilz was second in the player of the year awards so had to be there.
The Easts 13 is good. Sunnybank 13 also but contracted to Rebels.
Honourable mentions to O’Regan from Norths and Christian from Brothers. Both only 20/21. You could name a very strong under 21 team from QPR - contracted or not with HMP, Annan and Bryant from Souths, Ryan and Christian from Brothers, D Vaihu and M Gordon from Wests etc
Brothers were pretty average all year until Wilson, O’Connor and co came back. Can’t see that changing in 2024.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Brothers don’t win the Hospital Cup without Wilson in the GF, similar to how Wests don’t win in 2022 without Uru in the GF.
D'Lite Full
Bill Watson (15)
As the shadows of season 2023 lengthen, I cannot see much change in the contenders next year. Will UQ be back with a vengeance? I have heard the recruitment drive is strong.
Sir Charles
Fred Wood (13)
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If Brothers didnt have Christian at TH but still had Harry, they have no set piece and they lose - if Brothers had Harry and Christian but no Lawson, they also lose the GF.
West have Uru but no Eloff or Ben Navo they also lose the 2022 GF, so many scenarios its like running in circles - point being Rugby is a team sport they requires more than one player to get you over the line IMO. Obviously point of difference I get that but still sheesh.
How longs a piece of string?
If Brothers didnt have Christian at TH but still had Harry, they have no set piece and they lose - if Brothers had Harry and Christian but no Lawson, they also lose the GF.
West have Uru but no Eloff or Ben Navo they also lose the 2022 GF, so many scenarios its like running in circles - point being Rugby is a team sport they requires more than one player to get you over the line IMO. Obviously point of difference I get that but still sheesh.
Sir Charles
Fred Wood (13)
JOC (James O'Connor), Flook played one game lol - need more than 1 win to get you over the line.
Quicktapsonly
Chris McKivat (8)
Reds vs Presidents XV
Red’s Availability…
Props
Dane Zander, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, George Blake, Sef Fa’agase
Hookers
Richie Asiata, Max Craig?
Locks
Angus Blyth, Jake Upfield,
Backrow
Connor Anderson, Harry Wilson, Keynan Tauakipulu, Seru Uru
Halfback
Louis Werchon, Spencer Jeans
Flyhalves
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Lawson Creighton, James O’Connor
Centre
Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Taj Annan
Outside Back
Jock Campbell, Ben Navosailagi, Mac Grealy, Paddy James, Tim Ryan
International Duty
Suliasi Vunivalu, Peni Ravai, Jordan Petaia, Fraser McReight, Tate McDermott, Matt Faessler
Injured
Floyd Aubrey, Tom Lynagh, Isaac Henry, Ryan Smith, Josh Nasser, Connor Vest, Liam Wright, Wilson Blyth
Kalani Thomas - NZ
President’s XV
A few quick names…
Props
Liam Usher, Nick Bloomfield, JP Tominko, Trevor King, Rhys Sheriff, Harrison Usher
Hooker
Ethan Dobbins (can he play after singing to the rebels)? Dominic Fraser
Lock
Will Sankey, Oliver Bartlett, Taelyn Nukunuku
Backrow
Matt Gicquel, Pat Morrey, Kohan Herbert, Alex Smit
Halfback
Eli Pilz, 2nd ???
Flyhalves
Jake Pappin
Brad Twidale
Centre
Tyler Campbell, Pio Nakubuwai, Matt Smit
Outside back
Veresa Mataitini, Rhian Stowers, Meli Dru, Jayden Ngamanu, Hamish Roberts, Cooper Whiteside
Red’s Availability…
Props
Dane Zander, Phransis Sula-Siaosi, George Blake, Sef Fa’agase
Hookers
Richie Asiata, Max Craig?
Locks
Angus Blyth, Jake Upfield,
Backrow
Connor Anderson, Harry Wilson, Keynan Tauakipulu, Seru Uru
Halfback
Louis Werchon, Spencer Jeans
Flyhalves
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Lawson Creighton, James O’Connor
Centre
Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Taj Annan
Outside Back
Jock Campbell, Ben Navosailagi, Mac Grealy, Paddy James, Tim Ryan
International Duty
Suliasi Vunivalu, Peni Ravai, Jordan Petaia, Fraser McReight, Tate McDermott, Matt Faessler
Injured
Floyd Aubrey, Tom Lynagh, Isaac Henry, Ryan Smith, Josh Nasser, Connor Vest, Liam Wright, Wilson Blyth
Kalani Thomas - NZ
President’s XV
A few quick names…
Props
Liam Usher, Nick Bloomfield, JP Tominko, Trevor King, Rhys Sheriff, Harrison Usher
Hooker
Ethan Dobbins (can he play after singing to the rebels)? Dominic Fraser
Lock
Will Sankey, Oliver Bartlett, Taelyn Nukunuku
Backrow
Matt Gicquel, Pat Morrey, Kohan Herbert, Alex Smit
Halfback
Eli Pilz, 2nd ???
Flyhalves
Jake Pappin
Brad Twidale
Centre
Tyler Campbell, Pio Nakubuwai, Matt Smit
Outside back
Veresa Mataitini, Rhian Stowers, Meli Dru, Jayden Ngamanu, Hamish Roberts, Cooper Whiteside
Sir Charles
Fred Wood (13)
My 5Cents
1 - L.Harrison (Brothers)
2 - J.Tierney (UQ)
3 - J.Christian (Brothers)
4 - O.Bartlett (GPS)
5 - B.Kapa (Brothers)
6 - A.KorczyK (UQ)
7 - K.Herbert (Souths)
8 - L.Connors (Bond)
9 - M.Sorovi (West)
10 - B.Twidale (UQ)
11 - Shane Kennedy (East)
12 - T.Campbell (Bond)
13 - P.Nakubuwai (East)
14 - B.Navosailagi (West)
15 - C.Whiteside (West)
16 - D.Fraser (Brothers)
17 - L.Usher (West)
18 - R.Sheriff (Bond)
19 - D.Byrne (GPS)
20 - C.Higgins (Norths)
21 - R.Stowers (Bond)
22 - J.Laloifi (Sunnybank)
23 - E.Pilz (East)
1 - L.Harrison (Brothers)
2 - J.Tierney (UQ)
3 - J.Christian (Brothers)
4 - O.Bartlett (GPS)
5 - B.Kapa (Brothers)
6 - A.KorczyK (UQ)
7 - K.Herbert (Souths)
8 - L.Connors (Bond)
9 - M.Sorovi (West)
10 - B.Twidale (UQ)
11 - Shane Kennedy (East)
12 - T.Campbell (Bond)
13 - P.Nakubuwai (East)
14 - B.Navosailagi (West)
15 - C.Whiteside (West)
16 - D.Fraser (Brothers)
17 - L.Usher (West)
18 - R.Sheriff (Bond)
19 - D.Byrne (GPS)
20 - C.Higgins (Norths)
21 - R.Stowers (Bond)
22 - J.Laloifi (Sunnybank)
23 - E.Pilz (East)
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Wilson, Uru, O'Connor and Paisami are off with the Barbarians, I can't see them playing these games.
Also don't think anyone released/signed elsewhere will play, so no Zander or Dobbins
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
You forgot Taine Roiri. He did his knee this time last year maybe early 2023 so he should be soon available boost our lock stocks
warhorse
Alfred Walker (16)
I thought I heard that Zander and Hoopert had been let go from the Reds.
Quicktapsonly
Chris McKivat (8)
Reserve hooker and halfback suggestions?