QLD Premier Rugby 2025

[PhilClinton]

Any update on Garrick Morgan since the start of the season? There was obviously concern for him from a health standpoint but it sounded like he was still going to be working with Souths in a lesser capacity. Has he been involved?

 

[Bulldog]

Any predictions for the final 4 - I’m thinking Brothers, Easts, Wests and Bond.

 

[Oracle83]

Any predictions for the final 4 - I’m thinking Brothers, Easts, Wests and Bond.

Tend to agree but we should note Souths losses have been narrow - it would only take Quade to return for their fortunes to potentially change - no idea if that’s a possibility however.

 

[The not so fast prop]

Any predictions for the final 4 - I’m thinking Brothers, Easts, Wests and Bond.

Have to agree they are my pick with a Wests Vs Easts GF

 

[The not so fast prop]

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Glen Vaihu’s return to QPR has been a boost for Wests.

Since coming back from league, he’s slotted straight back into the Bulldogs' backline, adding real strike power from anywhere on the field. His footwork and physicality have been hard to handle, and it looks like the brief stint in league has sharpened his game.

I reckon GPS wish he’d returned a week later.

Great to have players like this back in QPR.
Solid performances so far – he’s brought energy, experience, and a bit of X-factor back to the comp.

One to watch as the season rolls on.

 

[SouthernX]

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Glen Vaihu’s return to QPR has been a boost for Wests.

Since coming back from league, he’s slotted straight back into the Bulldogs' backline, adding real strike power from anywhere on the field. His footwork and physicality have been hard to handle, and it looks like the brief stint in league has sharpened his game.

I reckon GPS wish he’d returned a week later.

Great to have players like this back in QPR.
Solid performances so far – he’s brought energy, experience, and a bit of X-factor back to the comp.

One to watch as the season rolls on.

nice post by Glen player agent

Jokes - I do agree he has been an added boost.
Think you got the timeline a bit off though. GV was 13 in the Sunnybank game so he has 3x QPR hit outs under his belt

 

[Major Tom]

Anyone know where his brother is playing?

 

[The Whisperer]

Anyone know where his brother is playing?

Easts in Sydney

 

[MoneyBill685]

watching the highlights every week, Wests have the most aesthetically pleasing gameplay. They score from anywhere!

 

[hughjardon69]

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Glen Vaihu’s return to QPR has been a boost for Wests.

Since coming back from league, he’s slotted straight back into the Bulldogs' backline, adding real strike power from anywhere on the field. His footwork and physicality have been hard to handle, and it looks like the brief stint in league has sharpened his game.

I reckon GPS wish he’d returned a week later.

Great to have players like this back in QPR.
Solid performances so far – he’s brought energy, experience, and a bit of X-factor back to the comp.

One to watch as the season rolls on.

he has been the biggest difference in that side. absolutley killing it at 15

 

[hughjardon69]

watching the highlights every week, Wests have the most aesthetically pleasing gameplay. They score from anywhere!

i think Vaihu moving to 15 is the best move from elwee. he slots in and has been causing havoc in attack. Hate to say it but Wests are starting to play really well.

my beloved GPS are having a rough time. we will rebuild. losing gicquel has been a real hard pill to swallow

 

[MoneyBill685]

i think Vaihu moving to 15 is the best move from elwee. he slots in and has been causing havoc in attack. Hate to say it but Wests are starting to play really well.

my beloved GPS are having a rough time. we will rebuild. losing gicquel has been a real hard pill to swallow

What happened to him?

 

[Wilson]

i think Vaihu moving to 15 is the best move from elwee. he slots in and has been causing havoc in attack. Hate to say it but Wests are starting to play really well.

my beloved GPS are having a rough time. we will rebuild. losing gicquel has been a real hard pill to swallow

It's potentially a very good move for his career as well - the Reds are already in need of a fullback with Mason Gordon retired, and it could become a real issue if Campbell decides to cash in over seas. Pretty perfect timing for Vaihu to be making a case, especially given he is also a bigger body and centre cover, both things the Reds should be looking at.

 

[LevitatingSocks]

It's potentially a very good move for his career as well - the Reds are already in need of a fullback with Mason Gordon retired, and it could become a real issue if Campbell decides to cash in over seas. Pretty perfect timing for Vaihu to be making a case, especially given he is also a bigger body and centre cover, both things the Reds should be looking at.

How did he go in league for Souths Logan?

Just curious as to why he switched and then came back. Ironically the fullback from Wests he replaced (blanking on his name but he had the braided hair and loved getting under the skin of the opposition) went to Qcup.

 

[SouthernX]

How did he go in league for Souths Logan?

Just curious as to why he switched and then came back. Ironically the fullback from Wests he replaced (blanking on his name but he had the braided hair and loved getting under the skin of the opposition) went to Qcup.

Fletcher Spicer. He is playing Centre for sunny coast

 

[MoneyBill685]

How did he go in league for Souths Logan?

Just curious as to why he switched and then came back. Ironically the fullback from Wests he replaced (blanking on his name but he had the braided hair and loved getting under the skin of the opposition) went to Qcup.

If you aren't selected for the top team (Q Cup) then the next team down is local A Grade Brisbane comp which is entire different club itself.

Its not like qld rugby where if you don't get in prem grade you just drop down to 2nd grade. Brisbane Tigers for example is the Q cup team and the A Grade feeder club is Carina Tigers. Both are separate clubs, both have their own fields and locations etc.

Guess that comradery, connection and club culture is really lost in the league system. Seen players like Joe Tomane sign for Souths Logan, play a few games and then don't get picked again and then all of a sudden they've announced their retirement or they quit. Guessing it was the same for Vaihu.

Speaking of Q Cup Floyd Aubrey doing well has over there. Hes solidified his spot on the wing there.

 

[PhilClinton]

Guess that comradery, connection and club culture is really lost in the league system. Seen players like Joe Tomane sign for Souths Logan, play a few games and then don't get picked again and then all of a sudden they've announced their retirement or they quit. Guessing it was the same for Vaihu.

That is pretty far from the mark for Joe.

He played more than a handful of games over a few seasons, even playing enough that he was selected for the Broncos in a trial game, that was at the ripe old age of 33.

He's now been given a post-sporting career job by the Souths Logan primary sponsor on the basis that Joe was such a good influence at the club.

 

[MoneyBill685]

That is pretty far from the mark for Joe.

He played more than a handful of games over a few seasons, even playing enough that he was selected for the Broncos in a trial game, that was at the ripe old age of 33.

He's now been given a post-sporting career job by the Souths Logan primary sponsor on the basis that Joe was such a good influence at the club.

My point was just that the drop down from a pretty professional set up team in Q Cup down to local A Grade comp is a bit of a downer and can turn people off.

 

[PhilClinton]

My point was just that the drop down from a pretty professional set up team in Q Cup down to local A Grade comp is a bit of a downer and can turn people off.

Nah mate - you specifically said Joe Tomane played a few games, didn't get picked and decided to retire and inferred it was because the club culture in league was shit.

When in fact, the club culture at Souths Logan is what has given the bloke the start of a career post-rugby and he was really well respected at the club.

I'm all for pumping up rugby, but I don't think it's accurate to say the club culture in league is lacking and can push players out. If anything, I think the professional nature of the QCup competition gives everything a bit more polish and can assist players with their life after footy.

I don't know what happened with the Vaihu kid, never met him, so maybe your assessment in that space is fair. But it definitely wasn't the case for Joe. He's still going along to all the Souths Logan events as well as a special invite, you'll see him in their State of Origin box this Wednesday night.

 

[MoneyBill685]

Nah mate - you specifically said Joe Tomane played a few games, didn't get picked and decided to retire and inferred it was because the club culture in league was shit.

When in fact, the club culture at Souths Logan is what has given the bloke the start of a career post-rugby and he was really well respected at the club.

I'm all for pumping up rugby, but I don't think it's accurate to say the club culture in league is lacking and can push players out. If anything, I think the professional nature of the QCup competition gives everything a bit more polish and can assist players with their life after footy.

I don't know what happened with the Vaihu kid, never met him, so maybe your assessment in that space is fair. But it definitely wasn't the case for Joe. He's still going along to all the Souths Logan events as well as a special invite, you'll see him in their State of Origin box this Wednesday night.

I think you're missing the point a bit here. I'm talking about the connect between Q Cup and lower level BRL. The drop down is significant. A player playing top level footy for all of their life having to play in lower level suburban comp is a bit of a let down and would turn some people off. Im comparing the drop between Q cup and BRL and inferred that the lack of connect between these two teams (as they are their own clubs) would be unappealing to some.

I personally think Q CUP competition is fantastic, professional and way better run than rugby union. I'm not talking about that. Im talking about the big drop down.