QLD Premier Rugby 2025
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PhilClinton
Paul McLean (56)
He is also mates with David Fusitua and got him to the club. That appointment is definitely paying dividends for the Filth.
Oracle83
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Hard to disagree but we have seen east’s front row win premierships quite recently and they have that pretty well covered
RandwickDon
Frank Row (1)
I think that's a major reason why the previous GM was let go. He had very little experience in rugby union, let alone Brisbane rugby.
Although Easts did let one of their staff go in the offseason. I'm guessing that McGahan demanded a bigger salary.
Still, early results looking good.
Bulldog
Arch Winning (36)
Apparently the previous GM at Easts had nothing to do with senior rugby, before that Michael Lucas had his hands over everything (6 from 6) and now I understand that McGahan’s focus is more on the rugby side of things. Different people bring different talents to the role and the role adapts accordingly.
McGahan does bring some high quality rugby smarts to the role. Early signs are good for the tigers, but some credit has to go to Simon Craig & Paul Warwick it’s not Mowen-Ball in 2025 - they are more solid up front and more expansive with ball in hand.
McGahan does bring some high quality rugby smarts to the role. Early signs are good for the tigers, but some credit has to go to Simon Craig & Paul Warwick it’s not Mowen-Ball in 2025 - they are more solid up front and more expansive with ball in hand.
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MoneyBill685
Larry Dwyer (12)
hmmm i know this doesn't help at all but going off the fact that one is named Toia and the other is Toua im going to say not related
Anton spelt his name Toia. I don't know about any relationship, but there are a lot of Toias around.
Bulldog
Arch Winning (36)
Apologies for the spelling mistake.
Anton Toia was a man of great rugby pedigree and had friends in rugby from all over the world. He was a much loved member of Queensland Rugby.
Young Robert Toia was in Nudgee 1st XV just two years ago.
if he is indeed Anton’s grandson then NSW won’t know what’s hit them come Wednesday at Suncorp.
QUEENSLANDER
Anton Toia was a man of great rugby pedigree and had friends in rugby from all over the world. He was a much loved member of Queensland Rugby.
Young Robert Toia was in Nudgee 1st XV just two years ago.
if he is indeed Anton’s grandson then NSW won’t know what’s hit them come Wednesday at Suncorp.
QUEENSLANDER
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Interested Viewer
Allen Oxlade (6)
Hard to see one if I were to take a stab I would go Norths over Wests but it feels like a long shot.
Mug Punter
Ted Fahey (11)
UQ to beat Brothers
Bulldog
Arch Winning (36)
Maybe not in Prems but Norths beat top of the table Wests in reserve grade.
And Bond def. GPS would be an upset in terms of ladder position but GPS are really struggling of recent time - they’ll be at long odds now to make the 4.
The not so fast prop
Frank Row (1)
Just back in Brisbane after some time away and a few things have stood out.
Crowds at games seem a bit thinner—maybe it’s the weather, or maybe something more? Noticed fewer subbies teams around too, and some Premier Rugby clubs only fielding up to 3rd grade. That’s a real worry for the depth of the game.
Also hearing player fees are pushing $550–$600, which is a big ask, especially when some lower grades have multiple byes each round. And not looking to start a war here—but the standard of refereeing in some of the 3rd and 4th grade games I’ve watched has been pretty ordinary.
There’s still a bit of the old boys’ club vibe, and it’s disappointing seeing younger refs not getting a go. The flow of the game is getting killed, contests are ruined, and overall it’s not great footy to watch. Credit to the players for keeping their cool—they don’t blow up—but this really needs fixing.
Footy should be for everyone to enjoy—players, spectators, and refs alike. Time to start having some honest conversations.
Crowds at games seem a bit thinner—maybe it’s the weather, or maybe something more? Noticed fewer subbies teams around too, and some Premier Rugby clubs only fielding up to 3rd grade. That’s a real worry for the depth of the game.
Also hearing player fees are pushing $550–$600, which is a big ask, especially when some lower grades have multiple byes each round. And not looking to start a war here—but the standard of refereeing in some of the 3rd and 4th grade games I’ve watched has been pretty ordinary.
There’s still a bit of the old boys’ club vibe, and it’s disappointing seeing younger refs not getting a go. The flow of the game is getting killed, contests are ruined, and overall it’s not great footy to watch. Credit to the players for keeping their cool—they don’t blow up—but this really needs fixing.
Footy should be for everyone to enjoy—players, spectators, and refs alike. Time to start having some honest conversations.
Oracle83
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Wests Prems backline and their entire teams defence were totally onsong yesterday - great game to watch and Norths played some solid entertaining football however the highlight was definitely a talented and gutsy Norths reserve grade who played brilliantly against Wests to claim a good win.
LevitatingSocks
Ted Thorn (20)
Maybe it's the Reds being good again and Uni exams being on soon? Only other factor I can think of is beers being expensive.
Bulldog
Arch Winning (36)
Bond up into 4th spot ahead of Souths & GPS.
With the ladder after 8 rounds being:
Easts (34), Bros (30), Wests (25), Bond (20), Souths (19), GPS (18)
And Wests having the bye in round 9
The Welsby Cup will be played at Crosby in Round 16 between Easts & Brothers.
Brothers are the current holders of the Welsby Cup.
With the ladder after 8 rounds being:
Easts (34), Bros (30), Wests (25), Bond (20), Souths (19), GPS (18)
And Wests having the bye in round 9
The Welsby Cup will be played at Crosby in Round 16 between Easts & Brothers.
Brothers are the current holders of the Welsby Cup.
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From the sideline. No pressure.