QLD Reds 2010

[Scotty]

I agree TOCC.

PS change your avatar.

 

[RugbyReg]

papers are suggesting that Dick McGruther will come back as President and Rod McAll wants the CEO role.

McAll will have to stand down from the ARU board if this goes ahead I guess.

Former Brumby top man Mark Sinderberry (spelling?) has declared he is unavailable for the role.

 

[TOCC]

former randwick CEO Ian North has also apparently been approached for a position at the Reds

 

[cheezel]

to be honest, if someone stands up in 2010 and plays well i would like the QRU to turn around and say to Barnes they dont want him back, QLD has been treated like the bridesmaid to many time, albeit it has been as a result of there own shortcomings, but playing for QLD should be a great reward, it shouldnt be something that you only want to do if they are winning.

I'm with you TOCC. He can't leave for a year, then come back as though he has done nothing wrong. The reds would be seen as a team you can come and go from, whenever it pleases you. If he does end up coming back, and slots straight back into the vc role it's a fairly big smack in the face to all of the players still at the reds, especially for the guy who is promoted to vc for the upcoming season.

 

[Scotty]

Nice one TOCC. (avatar that is)

 

[Geronimo]

Ben Tapuai has been ruled out for the rest of the season after he opted for shoulder surgery

His brother Rex Tapuai is someone who interests me though, he has been truly standing out for the Breakers side, he was in the NSW development team back in 2005, also made the Australians 7's side in 2005 but dissapeared over to Japan for a few seasons, might be a worthy replacement for Fetoia or Vaalu.

I agree with your comments here. I went to watch the Breakers play up at Sunnybank (worth the drive) and Rex was very impressive. He made the Sunnybank outside backs look 2nd rate. He should be looked at.

 

[rugbywhisperer]

Rex certainly has skills but he has to be getting on past 25 now and he isn't the biggest unit around, so it will be interesting to say the least - he hasn't had any experience that I know of outside club since he left school.

 

[TOCC]

well Rex is standing heads and shoulder above other outside backs in the comps, yeah sure he may not have the greatest potential, but right now he is the more complete package.

QLD have plenty of players with potential coming through, but they need extra maturity in the side, not more teenagers.

 

[spectator]

If maturity is the prerequisite, what about Steve Kefu?

As for Barnes, he's made his bed.....welcoming him back after only a year might send the wrong type of message to those that stayed loyal.

Might have to wander down to Crosby Park this weekend to watch Rex Tapuai.

 

[RugbyReg]

Queensland Rugby's most capped player, hooker Sean Hardman, has signed on for one more season to help mentor a new generation of QR Reds.

It will be Hardman's 12th season with the Reds, a tribute to his toughness and resilience, and an opportunity to extend his record to 150 caps if fitness and form permit.

Hardman, 32, broke Mark Connors' record of 134 caps during the 2009 Investec Super 14 season and finished the year on 137 after starting in every match.

However Reds Coach Phil Mooney said in his experience personal milestones were always the last thing on Hardman's mind and that the former Wallaby was putting his body on the line for the team, as he's done during his whole career.

"Sean has shown time and time again that he puts the team first and will make whatever sacrifice is required to get himself on the field and stay there until his job's done," Mooney said.

"I know he had thought about whether or not to retire at the end of this season, but I told him we needed him in 2010 and he's answered that call.

"He is the model of what we expect from our professional footballers and having him there will help guide the younger players in the right direction. Besides, he's playing far too well to retire just yet."

Hardman said he would not have committed to a further 12 months unless he was sure he could do the job that was expected of him.

"I still love pulling on that Queensland jersey and going out there to do it justice. I'll be looking to start every game again next year and enjoying the success I know we can achieve as a team if we work hard together," Hardman said.

"If anyone thinks I'll be easing my way into retirement they're wrong; and the same goes for anyone who thinks the Reds are going to throw in the towel because we've lost a couple of high profile players during the off-season. I'm not and we're not."

Hardman's wise counsel was instrumental in persuading in-demand outside back Digby Ioane to commit to the Reds until 2011 and he has come into his own as a team leader in recent seasons.

"It's the duty of the senior players to help the coaches develop a strong Reds culture among some of the younger guys. I've enjoyed doing that and I will be making that a focus again in 2010 and expecting it to start paying dividends before I hang up the boots," Hardman said.

 

[Lee Grant]

That's great news for the Reds as was the re-signing of Ioane. Things look on the up at last.

 

[Geronimo]

If maturity is the prerequisite, what about Steve Kefu?

As for Barnes, he's made his bed.....welcoming him back after only a year might send the wrong type of message to those that stayed loyal.

Might have to wander down to Crosby Park this weekend to watch Rex Tapuai.

Two things, I think Steve is past it, he struggled 4 years ago and will not have improved and secondly, how did Rex go?

 

[Geronimo]

That's great news for the Reds as was the re-signing of Ioane. Things look on the up at last.

While it is good news Hardman is to stay and show loyalty is not dead, I hope that doesn't hinder the progress of Faianga and Hanson

 

[fatprop]

edit, dumb post by hungover fool

 

[Geronimo]

What are you saying? Hanson plays for QLD Uni and is in the Prems

 

[RugbyReg]

What are you saying? Hanson plays for QLD Uni and is in the Prems

and playing damn well.

 

[Lee Grant]

Two things, I think Steve is past it, he struggled 4 years ago and will not have improved

Geez I saw him play a few good games for Castres last year. Surprised me really: the first time I had to look to see if he was the right Steve Kefu as there are a relatives playing around the world.

He's now at Wasps replacing Riki Flutey, who has gone to Brive, but he has a 2 year deal; so forget about him.

 

[RugbyReg]

Ok a couple of Norths related stories.

Jesse Mogg has signed with the Broncos to play U20s. There's a hope they may toughen him up a little and then he can come 'home' in a couple of years.

Blair Connor apparently has had the same foot surgery as Jimmy Horwill.

And now Leroy Houston.... He's going missing again. Goes MIA for a week and then reappears. Was dropped to the reserves a couple of weeks ago and then wasn't even asked to sit on the bench for ones.

And we've signed him for another two years.

 

[louie]

noddy whats the vibe on Leroy Houston up there? i remember he was a real goer down here in club land.

 

[Moses]

They should buddy Leroy up with Andrew Walkabout, could teach him the ways of the professional rugby truant.