Queensland Reds 2024

Wilson · Oct 27, 2023

RugbyReg said:
i had heard he was a done deal at the Force. Maybe a new coach swayed him.

Yeah, I'd heard something similar earlier in the year, maybe they cooled a bit when they got Donaldson or he saw more opportunity with Daugunu gone too?

I'm bloody glad he's stayed though, I think his trajectory is nearer to what it should be for a young exciting back - a few cameos as he's coming through under 20's to give him a taste and show him what to aim for but not too much exposure until he's banging the door down.

Wilson · Oct 27, 2023

So of the remaining unsigned players I'd like to see us lock down George Blake, Taj Annan and Issac Henry, I'd be happy to hang onto Wilson Blyth and Spencer Jeans, and I'm not too bothered about Sula-Siaosi, Upfield or Tauakipulu at this stage.

Aubrey is an interesting one, I think he has plenty of potential but still looks a few years behind Grealy and Annan. I'm not sure we need him given the outside backs we have in the squad and coming through age grade, at least not more than an extra lock or power winger. I wonder if he might benefit most from a stint in 7s to develop?

Wilson · Oct 27, 2023

StoreLocal extending their sponsorship of Hospital cup another two years, as well as sponsoring the Women's club comp:

StoreLocal increases investment in community game and extends partnership with QRU

As female Rugby participation numbers continue to grow significantly state-wide, with more than 16,000 registered players in Queensland, StoreLocal have increased their commitment to Queensland Rugby to incorporate naming rights to the Queensland Premier Rugby Women’s competition, as part of a...

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Also getting a spot on the Men's and Women's super rugby jerseys, so it sounds like it'll be a good increase in their overall spend.

Brumby Runner · Oct 27, 2023

Í in*

dru said:
This is the most excited I've been about an HC since Link. Great to hear about those reports. I couldn't have greater anticipation to watch where Les takes this crew. Not exactly "preseason premiers" more a thirst to see how it goes and to glue myself to the journey.

Bon Voyage Dru.

RugbyReg · Oct 27, 2023

Wilson said:
So of the remaining unsigned players I'd like to see us lock down George Blake, Taj Annan and Issac Henry, I'd be happy to hang onto Wilson Blyth and Spencer Jeans, and I'm not too bothered about Sula-Siaosi, Upfield or Tauakipulu at this stage.

Aubrey is an interesting one, I think he has plenty of potential but still looks a few years behind Grealy and Annan. I'm not sure we need him given the outside backs we have in the squad and coming through age grade, at least not more than an extra lock or power winger. I wonder if he might benefit most from a stint in 7s to develop?

thought exactly the same about 7s. Would love to see it.

Jimmy_Crouch · Oct 31, 2023

RugbyReg said:
thought exactly the same about 7s. Would love to see it.

Mac too

Wilson · Oct 31, 2023

Sounds like Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is going to be starting on Saturday

RugbyReg · Nov 1, 2023

QLD team named. Remembering this is a capped match. So a bunch of debutants.

1. Sef Fa’agase – Sunnybank
2. Max Craig* – Easts
3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen* – Norths
4. Seru Uru – Wests
5. Cormac Daly* – TBC
6. Connor Anderson – Wests
7. John Bryant* – Souths
8. Harry Wilson – Brothers
9. Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland
10. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips* – Souths
11. Mac Grealy – University of Queensland
12. Lawson Creighton (c) – Brothers
13. Josh Flook – Brothers
14. Tim Ryan* – Brothers
15. Jock Campbell – University of Queensland

16. Moli Sooaemalagi** – Bond University
17. George Blake – Bond University
18. Massimo de Lutiis** – Easts
19. Chris Minimbi** – University of Queensland
20. Lachlan Connors** – Bond University
21. Louis Werchon – Wests
22. Shaun Anderson** – GPS
23. Floyd Aubrey – GPS

PhilClinton · Nov 1, 2023

When did Aubrey get capped previously? Was it in this game last year?

Wilson · Nov 1, 2023

RugbyReg said:
QLD team named. Remembering this is a capped match. So a bunch of debutants.

1. Sef Fa’agase – Sunnybank
2. Max Craig* – Easts
3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen* – Norths
4. Seru Uru – Wests
5. Cormac Daly* – TBC
6. Connor Anderson – Wests
7. John Bryant* – Souths
8. Harry Wilson – Brothers
9. Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland
10. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips* – Souths
11. Mac Grealy – University of Queensland
12. Lawson Creighton (c) – Brothers
13. Josh Flook – Brothers
14. Tim Ryan* – Brothers
15. Jock Campbell – University of Queensland

16. Moli Sooaemalagi** – Bond University
17. George Blake – Bond University
18. Massimo de Lutiis** – Easts
19. Chris Minimbi** – University of Queensland
20. Lachlan Connors** – Bond University
21. Louis Werchon – Wests
22. Shaun Anderson** – GPS
23. Floyd Aubrey – GPS

Capped game deserves a match thread:

Reds v Saitama, Ballymore, Saturday 4th November @ 3:05pm

Reds team named for the Saitama game: Queensland Reds v Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights | Saturday 4 November | Ballymore Stadium | 3:05pm AEST | Watch live via Stan Sport and Reds Rugby YouTube    Sef Fa’agase – Sunnybank Max Craig* – Easts Jeffery Toomaga-Allen* – Norths Seru Uru – Wests...

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RugbyReg · Nov 1, 2023

PhilClinton said:
When did Aubrey get capped previously? Was it in this game last year?

yep - along with Ben Navosailagi, Connor Anderson, Phrancis Sula-Siaosi, Wilson Blyth, Taine Roiri, Louis Werchon and Joey Fittock.

Did Fittock get a bad injury some time? Don't think I saw him all season.

Wilson · Nov 3, 2023

Beverage partners announced:

Queensland Rugby Union laps up beverage partners

Spectators attending all events at Ballymore will be able to enjoy an outstanding range of premium beverages, with the Queensland Rugby Union proud to announce Lion, Taylors Wines and Asahi Lifestyle Beverages as their venue’s official suppliers and QRU partners, the quartet inking multi-year...

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XXXX/lion continuing, Taylor's (wine) and Asahi/PepsiCo (non-alcoholic) coming on board.

Wilson · Nov 6, 2023

So, any speculation about final additions to the squad to be announced on Thursday after the Saitama game?

For me most of the standouts were already signed players, but I thought Lachlan Connors had a real impact in his brief stint off the bench. I'm not sure we have room for another back rower though, particularly not with Bryant looking really good and a fair bit closer to super rugby ready than I had initially thought. I would've liked to see a bit more of Minimbi but he didn't do too much wrong in his time so I expect he'll make the squad to round out the locks.

RugbyReg · Nov 6, 2023

Lock and back three seem the gap for me.

Not sure if there are anyone obvious from the weekend? I assume Flloyd Aubrey will be one spot?

Would Annan be a fullback option? Where is he?

Lock I have no idea - Minimbi must be the next man on the line? Or Wilson Blyth who looked really good this time last year, I thought.

Wilson · Nov 6, 2023

RugbyReg said:
Lock and back three seem the gap for me.

Not sure if there are anyone obvious from the weekend? I assume Flloyd Aubrey will be one spot?

Would Annan be a fullback option? Where is he?

Lock I have no idea - Minimbi must be the next man on the line? Or Wilson Blyth who looked really good this time last year, I thought.

I was hoping to see more of Wilson Blyth too, but it has been a while. Did he play at all for Bond this year?

I'm kind of assuming Annan and Aubrey will both be re-signed, but it is curious Annan hasn't been sighted recently. Might just be injured though.

Wilson · Nov 7, 2023

West point autos extends their sponsorship for another 2 years:

Westpoint Autos extends partnership with Queensland Rugby

Westpoint Autos will continue to drive the Queensland Reds through 2025, with the Brisbane dealership inking a two-year partnership extension with the Queensland Rugby Union (QRU).

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Think it's pretty good indication Taj Annan has been re-signed too, given he's front and center on the promo shot for that article.

Adam84 · Nov 7, 2023

id say that answers the Annan injury question; they’d be using the injured/rehab players for media duties

Wilson · Nov 9, 2023

Queensland Reds 2024 Squad

Connor Anderson – Wests
Taj Annan – Souths
Floyd Aubrey** – GPS
Richie Asiata – Easts
George Blake – Bond University
Angus Blyth – Bond University
Joe Brial* – TBC
John Bryant** – Souths
Jock Campbell – University of Queensland
Max Craig** – Easts
Lawson Creighton – Brothers
Cormac Daly** – TBC
Massimo de Lutiis** – Easts
Sef Fa'agase – Sunnybank
Matt Faessler – Brothers
Josh Flook – Brothers
Frankie Goldsbrough* – Easts
Mac Grealy – University of Queenslnad
Isaac Henry – Wests
Alex Hodgman* – Sunnybank
Tom Lynagh – University of Queensland
Tate McDermott – University of Queensland
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips** – Souths
Fraser McReight – Brothers
Josh Nasser – University of Queensland
Zane Nonggorr – Bond University
James O'Connor – Brothers
Hunter Paisami – Wests
Jordan Petaia – Wests
Peni Ravai – Easts
Taine Roiri** – Sunnybank
Tim Ryan** – Brothers
Ryan Smith – Brothers
Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen** – Norths
Seru Uru – Wests
Connor Vest – University of Queensland
Suliasi Vunivalu – Wests
Louis Werchon** – Wests
Harry Wilson – Brothers
Liam Wright – Easts

*denotes uncapped for Queensland **denotes uncapped for Queensland at Super Rugby level