QLD Premier Rugby 2025
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LevitatingSocks
Charlie Fox (21)
DOR heading out was expected. Qualified on paper but was never able to "get it". Culture change requires buy-in, buy-in requires getting to know your playing group in person and keeping off-putting interactions to a minimum.
GM is a good bloke and came as more of a surprise.
Ras
Herbert Moran (7)
Thanks for the clarification gents- I've just noted the updates. Is this the most change we've seen in years?
In my eyes the competition was a pretty clear 4 horse race this year, but primarily because of the fall off from UQ and GPS. Which doesn't bode well for the quality of the comp long term if that slide cannot be reversed.
With 6 Points separating the bottom 4 teams and 3 points separating the Top 3 I'd hate for QPR to become too top heavy.
In my eyes the competition was a pretty clear 4 horse race this year, but primarily because of the fall off from UQ and GPS. Which doesn't bode well for the quality of the comp long term if that slide cannot be reversed.
With 6 Points separating the bottom 4 teams and 3 points separating the Top 3 I'd hate for QPR to become too top heavy.
Elwee's Loo
Frank Nicholson (4)
I was told Andrew Fraser left to take up a fulltime role with Queensland Rugby. Am I misinformed?
Perhaps Brothers coaches need to give themselves a clip for their tactical decisions pre and during the game.
As for Wood & Fourie you need players like that to live on the edge. Just under a month ago we were all applauding Skelton for playing a similar role against the Lions.
Fourie in particular was in everything for Brothers on the D side of the ball & Wood was the dominant carry threat.
Perhaps if the rest of the brothers pack followed their lead they may have had their 3 peat.
I would also think changing your goal kicker 3 weeks in a row & not carrying a recognized goal kicker into a GF will haunt pup.
As for Wood & Fourie you need players like that to live on the edge. Just under a month ago we were all applauding Skelton for playing a similar role against the Lions.
Fourie in particular was in everything for Brothers on the D side of the ball & Wood was the dominant carry threat.
Perhaps if the rest of the brothers pack followed their lead they may have had their 3 peat.
I would also think changing your goal kicker 3 weeks in a row & not carrying a recognized goal kicker into a GF will haunt pup.
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
To be fair to the Brothers coaching staff, they clearly didn't have any intention of kicking at goal.
I think in the first half they turned down about 4 very kickable shots at goal and tried to score in the corner. It's full credit to the Bond forward pack who held them out each and every time. Those moments, combined with the first 20mins of the second half where the Bond pack asserted set piece dominance was where the game was won.
I spoke with a friend who has strong links to Norths today & he was adamant that the club will support Dan Ritchie moving forward.
Andrew Scotney was a name that was mentioned as a coaching Director who would help solidify the link with Nudgee College talent.
The Brisbane Prems off season silliness is in full flight - I can’t see Andrew Scotney ever helping anyone but Easts - Would be a monumental coup for Norths if they could do this.
PhilClinton
Mark Ella (57)
How many clubs can really benefit from this ‘nudgee pipeline’?
Currently they’ve got
GPS via Sean Graham
Wests via Elwee
Easts/Norths - Andrew Scotney
Brothers - traditionally a strong Nudgee link
NRL Dolphins
Who else am I missing??
Currently they’ve got
GPS via Sean Graham
Wests via Elwee
Easts/Norths - Andrew Scotney
Brothers - traditionally a strong Nudgee link
NRL Dolphins
Who else am I missing??
LevitatingSocks
Charlie Fox (21)
He's been the Reds women's coach for over a year and many were under the impression he would be continuing with that role as his sole focus.