Queensland Reds 2024
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Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Could do much worse but I don't think he wants to take any gig that takes him away from his fam. That was why he came home.
LMU
Allen Oxlade (6)
Yep agree, if my 35 year old motivates himself off the lounge I would push him to Newstar, Don King or Khoder Nasser. I reckon Newstar understand what each global competition and club value a certain player. Reds prefer to deal with hand selected agents who aren’t demanding market rate for their players.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
It hasn't gotten as much attention as White's contract situation, but it looks like the Brumbies are also struggling to hang onto Slipper with his contract up this year. I'd be very happy to see him back in QLD to round out his career and bolster our scrum.
Sword of Justice
Arch Winning (36)
The preposition of that article seems astounding. If there was a single player I'd have thought would definitely be offered a top up it would be White with Slipper not far behind. They are both in the leadership group after all. Neither are replaceable.
Perhaps a negotiating tactic?
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
I don't believe they're not being offered top-ups only that the top-ups on offer for them are shrinking, particularly compared to their last contracts. Both are into their 30's now (Slipper 33, White 32) and while still excellent players they are coming past the peak earning years of their careers with young and improving contenders having already signed long term deals. The issue is then compounded by the Brumbies list and their lack of wiggle room in the salary cap to make up any of that shortfall, particularly with their own forward planning to consider.
Sword of Justice
Arch Winning (36)
This is a quote from that article: 'reports on Wednesday suggesting the Brumbies might not be able to meet White's financial demands on a new deal should head office not top up his deal'.
I'd also not believe a top up isn't forthcoming. Our team needs his experience and his balanced style. He has a better technique than Gordon and has a bit of pace and drive to his game, which only Tate otherwise has in Australia frankly.
Slipper also will likely be the most test capped prop ever by the end of this year if he stays fit. You can't buy that in younger players.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
A bit of Stephen Moore about this. Big fan
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Yeah, I saw that, but aside from the fact that it's a rewording of Larkham's position (not RA's) it's a pretty ambiguous statement - "... not top up his deal" could mean no RA top up at all or it could just as easily mean no additional top up of funds beyond what has already been offered. Given Larkham goes on to say the players have ongoing negotiations with RA and it's between the players and RA it seems pretty likely it's the later - if there was no top up at all there wouldn't really be any negotiations left to have.
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
I think it was mentioned here that LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) was scoping out options, but unlikely to be at the Reds - that was pre-Thorn announcement though
Not sure if this is the case, but if ASY (Angus Scott-Young) is doing any component of his med degree over there as part of an exchange program, that could complicate things somewhat for him.
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
At their age, I'd say both White & Slipper would be looking at their options in the overseas market for a nest egg before they pull the plug on their playing days.
Brumby Runner
Jason Little (69)
I'd think they both have overseas options, but I understand they both want to continue with the Brumbies at least until the BILT. White has certainly been vocal about his wish to remain on.
EDIT : sorry, not the right thread for this discussion.
Still the wrong thread but White heading west apparently
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Paisami re-signs for another year:
Exclusive: Paisami turns down Super rivals to stay with Reds on short-term deal
The Queensland Reds might not yet have a coach for 2024, but Hunter Paisami will stay put for another year in a major boost…
www.theroar.com.au
Dctarget
Tim Horan (67)
Good for another year, we'll take it.Paisami re-signs for another year:
Exclusive: Paisami turns down Super rivals to stay with Reds on short-term deal
The Queensland Reds might not yet have a coach for 2024, but Hunter Paisami will stay put for another year in a major boost…www.theroar.com.au
Misunderstood fan
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Any new contract signings or word on new coaches.
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
I suspect coaching searching / announcement happens until after super rugby season..
probably happens closer towards the end of RWC when a plethora of candidates become available.
im guessing they’ll wait til World Cup and any qld reds tours etc will be led by interim HC Mick Heenan
Interesting reading Michael Atkinson's article in the Brisbane times regarding the speculation of the Reds interest in Toutai Kefu as Head coach. I have to agree with Atkinson's thoughts, that the Reds can't get caught up in nostalgia and need to find a well credentialed 'Head' coach. Simply surrounding him with highly qualified technical assistants won't work. I love Kefu. He was one of my favourite players and is a great servant to the game, be it coaching Tonga or the U9 Souths team. However, what the Reds need now is a coach who can take the players to the next level. Challenge them and make them better players, as well as bring some smarts to the team. I know coaching options are limited, but I don't believe Kefu is the solution.