QLD Premier Rugby 2025

[Elwee's Loo]

Good luck to Souths with Thomo but if you want an all club fix I wouldn’t pick up the phone and ring Thomo.

Who would you call?

 

[PhilClinton]

Who would you call?

Mick Bloody Heenan

 

[Elwee's Loo]

Mick Bloody Heenan

I thought he was staying at Bond and being chased by GPS.

 

[PhilClinton]

I thought he was staying at Bond and being chased by GPS.

You asked who to call - not who is likely to answer the call.

The only QPR coach work hanging your hat on in 2026 is Mick Heenan.

Funnily enough, I was recently reminded of an article back in 2023 prior to Kiss formally signing with the Reds where it mentions Heenan being a candidate but that after his brief assistant Reds stint, his 6 Premierships with UQ may not be a worthy indicator that he's actually got any talent.

Geez they got that wrong!

Found it - the Christy Doran article and for bonus points it also mentions Adrian Thompson getting flicked!

Exclusive: Reds close in on head coach as candidates revealed, RA let go senior pathways manager

The Queensland Reds are closing in on Brad Thorn’s replacement as head coach while Rugby Australia has moved on their General Manager National High-Performance…

www.theroar.com.au

 

[Elwee's Loo]

You asked who to call - not who is likely to answer the call.

The only QPR coach work hanging your hat on in 2026 is Mick Heenan.

Funnily enough, I was recently reminded of an article back in 2023 prior to Kiss formally signing with the Reds where it mentions Heenan being a candidate but that after his brief assistant Reds stint, his 6 Premierships with UQ may not be a worthy indicator that he's actually got any talent.

Geez they got that wrong!

Found it - the Christy Doran article and for bonus points it also mentions Adrian Thompson getting flicked!

Exclusive: Reds close in on head coach as candidates revealed, RA let go senior pathways manager

The Queensland Reds are closing in on Brad Thorn’s replacement as head coach while Rugby Australia has moved on their General Manager National High-Performance…

www.theroar.com.au

Lost in translation - in context as to who is currently available.

I think Mick Heenan is on a better wicket than most Super Rugby Assistant Coaches and doesn't have the travel issues.

Be interesting to see what sort of a coaching team Adrian Thompson builds around him at Souths.

 

[PhilClinton]

Lost in translation - in context as to who is currently available.

I think Mick Heenan is on a better wicket than most Super Rugby Assistant Coaches and doesn't have the travel issues.

Be interesting to see what sort of a coaching team Adrian Thompson builds around him at Souths.

Depends what you call travel issues - doesn't have long haul trips or nights away.

But he's got a 2hr+ round trip commute on a good day, I believe three days a week. It has definitely come up in conversation with his inner circle.

After the 2025 win though, it seems worth it, so maybe he sticks it out long term.