dillyboy
Colin Windon (37)
I always take attendance numbers against kiwi opposition with a grain of salt as their fans usually outnumber us 2-1.
Unfortunately it's not normally a reflection of where the Reds are at........
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Unfortunately it's not normally a reflection of where the Reds are at........
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Yeh I am thinking with the narrative of potentially the Rebels folding and Taniela coming home it might drive the numbers up. Also I feel like a Friday night game is good timing there, get the rugby corporate flocking in from work.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
Yeah - but that would’ve been the same last year, right. If anything the numbers of Blues and Hurricane fans in recent years is probably more constant as you’d imagine their fans wouldn’t be put off by the performance of the Reds. So if crowd numbers are up it can only be a positive??
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Yes but hard to deny a big win against the Highlanders and then followed by a good performance against the Blues would do anything but increase the crowds.
dillyboy
Colin Windon (37)
Oh for sure!
On a weekend where half of Brisbane took Friday off & went away for a 4 day weekend any increase in crowd was a good thing
LearningCurve
Bill Watson (15)
Isn't that what coaching is supposed to do - teach new players how to position themselves and get rid of habits that the sport doesn't want. League players hold onto the ball on the ground when they get tackled - we coach them to not do that so surely the Reds coaching staff can coach a league winger to stay on his wing and the players on the field can tell him where to stand. Right now opposition teams know that to attack down his wing is a good bet for making metres.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Coaching a specific action e.g. releasing a ball on the ground vs holding it is very different to trying to coach a 'reaction'. Jamming in from the wing is a reactive defensive tactic and I'd argue it's not just league wingers who have that mindset.
I coached juniors and grades for a number of years (at no level of note) and coaching things like defensive alignments and even running lines was far harder than telling someone to catch and pass a ball or lift in a lineout.
Strewthcobber
Simon Poidevin (60)
I'm not claiming he's a good defender at all, but blaming Vunivalu for coming off his wing kind of misses the point for me, at least for the last try. He did it on the weekend because he was stranded in a 2 v 1 against him with no support coming (as far as he could tell) and the defensive line was shot to pieces by another player shooting up and not shutting anyone down.
The kick-off soon before is another case in point. The Reds want Vuni to charge down the field to pressure the receiver off kick-offs, but then they don't have anyone setup behind him for when he inevitably gets stepped (or in this case blocked).
And of course, some of these lapses are inevitable in the 78th minute of a huge game against the Blues due to fatigue
The kick-off soon before is another case in point. The Reds want Vuni to charge down the field to pressure the receiver off kick-offs, but then they don't have anyone setup behind him for when he inevitably gets stepped (or in this case blocked).
And of course, some of these lapses are inevitable in the 78th minute of a huge game against the Blues due to fatigue
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
First person I thought of on this discussion was non league background Daugunu.
I think it’s what’s made his transition to outside centre a roaring success. He is not the last line of defense anymore out on the wing.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
I think what kinda annoys me more on Vunivalu, isn't that defensive miss read, its when he turns and just slowly jogs after the attack.. I mean come on dude you should be busting your arse to help, even if there's only a 5% chance you can help out.. get on your fucking bike and try and catch the play.
Filipo Daugunu
Allen Oxlade (6)
Hunter Paisami weighing up a big offer to go to Exeter in the Prem on a long term deal. Rugby Australia have only offered him a 1 year national top up, leaving the Reds a little bit stranded in the deep end trying to retain him. Exclusive from the Roar.
liquor box
Peter Sullivan (51)
Lets hope Henry gets fit for next year
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
Last I heard recovery has been going very well and they were pushing for a 7 month turnaround.
On another note, the support from the Reds (and RA) has apparently been absolutely top notch, which is fantastic to hear. There may have even been a call from one J. Schmidt with some very welcome words of encouragement.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
This is quality merch. Well done
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
I've seen plenty of Kathmandu puffers come out the moment the temp hits the teens in the northern states.
Just lasts longer not having to be worn. That's how you justify it.
Just lasts longer not having to be worn. That's how you justify it.
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
A couple of jokers rocking around in the first puffer vests of the year today in town. It's 24 degrees for fucks sake!
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
See my comment above haha.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
The link to buy direct from the Reds (and use your members discount)
shop.redsrugby.com.au
Looks like they're going pretty quick, but Canterbury usually have more supply.
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Looks like they're going pretty quick, but Canterbury usually have more supply.