Queensland Reds 2024

[emuarse]

I don't see where my opinion, or Tomilan's is a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion of Les Kiss.
Quite the opposite in fact.
And Dru, if you are baffled by seeing a good act being performed by a mentor to a young player about to experience a difficult period of rehabilitation, then we understand that you have your problem's.

 

[dru]

I don't see where my opinion, or Tomilan's is a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion of Les Kiss.
Quite the opposite in fact.
And Dru, if you are baffled by seeing a good act being performed by a mentor to a young player about to experience a difficult period of rehabilitation, then we understand that you have your problem's.

Dear Emu, you have my thought out of context. I completely agree with your post. I felt I needed to quote it only to give context to the next comment.

and that seemed to be an offered correction that is baffling.

 

[LeCheese]

Official - ruptured patella tendon

As an aside - again, I'm really liking the work put in from the social team this year. Don't think we would've got this sort of update/post in seasons past, particularly for a (for lack of a better term) 'lower recognition' player

 

[dillyboy]

Feel for him - such a horrible run of injuries for a player with so much potential!

 

[RugbyReg]

Good proactive initiative by QRU

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[Wilson]

Good proactive initiative by QRU

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Sounds like there's more to come with that tease of a Bundy comp.

 

[Derpus]

Official - ruptured patella tendon

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As an aside - again, I'm really liking the work put in from the social team this year. Don't think we would've got this sort of update/post in seasons past, particularly for a (for lack of a better term) 'lower recognition' player

Fuck he was looking really good too.

 

[hammertimethere]

JOC (James O'Connor) back to provide back up for 12-13 and 10 at a pinch from the bench?

 

[JRugby2]

JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) back to provide back up for 12-13 and 10 at a pinch from the bench?

Haven't heard anything on his timeline but can imagine when fit he'd be fighting for a starting role across the park

 

[LeCheese]

Haven't heard anything on his timeline but can imagine when fit he'd be fighting for a starting role across the park

You reckon? Lynagh and HMP are going well at 10, so can’t see JOC (James O'Connor) pushing for it (plus there’s Creighton). 12 is a possibility, especially now Henry’s out, but if Paisami’s in form they’ll want to keep him on the park - and I can’t see them pushing him out to 13 and moving Flook, given Flook’s form. JOC (James O'Connor) has also not played any footy in a fair while, so would need to find some form quick.

Injuries, of course, change the landscape. Good problem to have, but I’ve got JOC (James O'Connor) as a bench util at most at this point.

 

[Strewthcobber]

JOC (James O'Connor) was a bit of a liability in defence last year too, he just wasn't quick enough to cover a lot of his assignments.

Hopefully the layoff has helped with the ankle, but old man hammy issues aren't exactly a good sign speed-wise

 

[SouthernX]

Send the brand back to the filth and he can beat out Lawson Creighton first for the reds utility back role.

damn brothers will be stacked this year if super rugby players return back to clubland

 

[Wilson]

You reckon? Lynagh and HMP are going well at 10, so can’t see JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) pushing for it (plus there’s Creighton). 12 is a possibility, especially now Henry’s out, but if Paisami’s in form they’ll want to keep him on the park - and I can’t see them pushing him out to 13 and moving Flook, given Flook’s form. JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) has also not played any footy in a fair while, so would need to find some form quick.

Injuries, of course, change the landscape. Good problem to have, but I’ve got JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) as a bench util at most at this point.

I think we'll be sending McLaughlin-Phillips off to the 20s soon - there's the under 20s rugby championship in April, that'll be where O'Connor is most likely to push in. It'll be a bit of a battle between him and Creighton for the bench spot, though there's also a chance Lynagh gets a break at some point in the next month or two.

 

[LeCheese]

I think we'll be sending McLaughlin-Phillips off to the 20s soon - there's the under 20s rugby championship in April, that'll be where O'Connor is most likely to push in. It'll be a bit of a battle between him and Creighton for the bench spot, though there's also a chance Lynagh gets a break at some point in the next month or two.

Ah, I'd forgotten about the U20s TRC - I thought their first fixtures were in June with the U20s Championship in South Africa. Have dates been confirmed for U20s TRC? I can't find them anywhere

 

[Wilson]

Ah, I'd forgotten about the U20s TRC - I thought their first fixtures were in June with the U20s Championship in South Africa. Have dates been confirmed for U20s TRC? I can't find them anywhere

I'm sure they probably have been internally, but the most I've seen is "3 weeks on the Gold Coast in April". I wouldn't be too surprised if they were aiming for the first 3 weeks, given those are all super rugby bye rounds with 4 games instead of 6. Makes it that bit easier to get top quality refs and fit it into the schedule.

 

[LeCheese]

I'm sure they probably have been internally, but the most I've seen is "3 weeks on the Gold Coast in April". I wouldn't be too surprised if they were aiming for the first 3 weeks, given those are all super rugby bye rounds with 4 games instead of 6. Makes it that bit easier to get top quality refs and fit it into the schedule.

Ah okay, makes sense. I have seen some outlets referring to it being held in May though... guess we'll have to wait and see

 

[Wilson]

A couple more commercial partners have come on board - KDL Property and Fitness Outcomes:

QRU Commercial Partner portfolio boosted by key additions

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) are pleased to welcome two new commercial partners, with Queensland-based land development organisation KDL Property and leading premium ready-meal providers Fitness Outcomes committing to multi-year investments into rugby in Queensland – specifically in the...

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Focus looks to be on the pathways for these two

 

[liquor box]

I think we'll be sending McLaughlin-Phillips off to the 20s soon - there's the under 20s rugby championship in April, that'll be where O'Connor is most likely to push in. It'll be a bit of a battle between him and Creighton for the bench spot, though there's also a chance Lynagh gets a break at some point in the next month or two.

I wonder if HMP will consider staying so he does not lose his spot? Giving someone else a chance can have major long term consequences if your replacement impresses.

My recollection of 2012 is a bit hazy and probably incorrect but didn't Liam Gill choose U20's captaincy over a bench spot in the Wallabies giving Hooper a chance to fill in for him after he was brought into the squad?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

A couple more commercial partners have come on board - KDL Property and Fitness Outcomes:

QRU Commercial Partner portfolio boosted by key additions

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) are pleased to welcome two new commercial partners, with Queensland-based land development organisation KDL Property and leading premium ready-meal providers Fitness Outcomes committing to multi-year investments into rugby in Queensland – specifically in the...

qld.rugby

Focus looks to be on the pathways for these two

Fitness Outcomes like their Rugby. Been doing the same thing with the Tahs for at least the last 12 months. Think it was on the Gen Blue Shorts and all age group sides.

 

[Braveheart81]

Official - ruptured patella tendon

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Same injury Kurtley Beale suffered in 2016 and Izaia Perese in 2022. Pretty rare compared to ACL ruptures etc.