Queensland Reds 2025

[Major Tom]

I listened to this - my immediate reaction was he was just yabbering - rather than it being what kept him out.

He didn't mention that he heard something from someone inside the reds. To me it just sounded like he was recalling that, that was the case last year - and maybe it was the reason he was out. Felt like he was trying to manufacture an angle without actually having anything to back it up.

Yeah, I agree. Seemed like he was trying to make something out of nothing tbh.

 

[Tomthumb]

I listened to this - my immediate reaction was he was just yabbering - rather than it being what kept him out.

He didn't mention that he heard something from someone inside the reds. To me it just sounded like he was recalling that, that was the case last year - and maybe it was the reason he was out. Felt like he was trying to manufacture an angle without actually having anything to back it up.

Potentially. It certainly seems like whoever his source is isn't the biggest Tom Lynagh fan in the world

 

[Strewthcobber]

Potentially. It certainly seems like whoever his source is isn't the biggest Tom Lynagh fan in the world

There's been a few whispers about this injury over the last 6 months, but it may all be from Christie!

 

[JRugby2]

And look - a lot of the mail from Joe Schmidt last year was that Turbo had a mystery injury - and there was definitely inference that he may have been malingering, so I can understand why Christy may be thinking along those lines. But he gave no evidence to support his thinking so felt like he was just throwing Lynagh under the bus.

 

[Adam84]

Faessler suggesting a decision on McReights future could be in coming days, with Hanham confident he is positioned to retain him

 

[dru]

Given that it seem likely that RA are ready to step in and take our HC, presumably who has time left in his contract - I presume someone is negotiating hard on release terms?

We took on a chunk of Rebels, who yes help our depth, but loose some players in the process. RA requested did they not that the Reds take up the cost, or some of it? I argued against it at the time.

I'm not at all happy about the likelihood of losing Les prematurely. Also the longer the conversation sits unresolved in the background, the less time the Reds will have to find an appropriate level replacement. I know it is old history, but how things concluded with Link surely still burns more Red fans than just myself.

 

[Wilson]

Faessler suggesting a decision on McReights future could be in coming days, with Hanham confident he is positioned to retain him

Christy was saying on the ESPN podcast this week that most of the current negotiations are basically on a deadline for a week after the new coach signing, so around the end of the month. I think that was in reference to Gordon specifically, but it sounded like a wider policy, so I expect we'll see one way or the other for a lot of them. Or at let, anyone top flight not re-signed by early April is probably pretty unlikely.

 

[Ignoto]

Doran is stating Fraser has re-signed - https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/03/...mega-1-3m-japanese-deal-to-re-sign-with-reds/

Hopefully the Reds use the next couple of years ear marking the next 7 as I won't begrudge Fraser for trying something new in 2028/29.

 

[Dctarget]

turned down $1.3 million to re-sign for 3 more years.

what an absolute deadset legend. Not an easy decision, arguably not the logical one, but good on you Fraser.

There have been many more dark days in Aus rugby of late but today has been one of the best.

 

[Adam84]

Fuck yeah

 

[Adam84]

also Reds new retro jersey for 2025… not as good as last years which was mint… but decent, unsure what year they actually played in this style, if ever.

 

[Wilson]

To get another 3 years of Wilson and McReight is more than we could've hope for going forward. Deadset, rolled gold legends the pair of them and such a force multiplier having them together.

 

[hammertimethere]

That they ever thought that 600k would be enough for one of the world’s best players in his position, when Tupou (who on durability and performance wouldn’t be top 4 in his) was crazy. They’re lucky to get him for 900, and he’s a lay down, true blue, deadset bloody legend for giving up over a million over the contract term to hopefully make these the best years of his career.

Go you good thing, nobody will begrudge you taking an enormous packet in 2028/9

 

[PhilClinton]

also Reds new retro jersey for 2025… not as good as last years which was mint… but decent, unsure what year they actually played in this style, if ever.
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Navy is such an easy colour to pair with chinos, jeans etc. so these will sell well I imagine.

It feels like the brief for this one was “we need a navy supporter jersey, but make it kinda Reds”.

I don’t mind it as a piece of general kit, but it doesn’t scream Reds to me.

 

[Sully]

That they ever thought that 600k would be enough for one of the world’s best players in his position, when Tupou (who on durability and performance wouldn’t be top 4 in his) was crazy. They’re lucky to get him for 900, and he’s a lay down, true blue, deadset bloody legend for giving up over a million over the contract term to hopefully make these the best years of his career.

Go you good thing, nobody will begrudge you taking an enormous packet in 2028/9

Jorgenson who had never played a test and barely played super rugby got more.

 

[hammertimethere]

Jorgenson who had never played a test and barely played super rugby got more.

Did he not get ~530k a year? Which is great wedge for an unproven 20yr old (and I agree it was overs) but also probably best to check your facts

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/03/26/wonder-kid-offered-3-yr-1-6m-deal-to-stay-in-aussie-rugby-and-why-it-could-see-wallabies-stars-leave-ballymore/

 

[Derpus]

Jorgenson who had never played a test and barely played super rugby got more.

Did he not get ~530k a year? Which is great wedge for an unproven 20yr old (and I agree it was overs) but also probably best to check your facts

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/03/26/wonder-kid-offered-3-yr-1-6m-deal-to-stay-in-aussie-rugby-and-why-it-could-see-wallabies-stars-leave-ballymore/

In my (bias) opinion justified and not overs. We just can't afford to pay players what they are worth.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

If the mail on Fraser re-signing is right then I can't imagine how I could be any happier right now. Nearly all the news has been positive on the player front recently.

 

[Adam84]

This is a bit of a running update:

Queensland Reds 2025 & beyond

Les Kiss - Head Coach (2026)
Brad Davis - defence and backs (2026)
Jonathan Fisher - breakdown and forward skills (2026)
Zane Hilton - set piece forward (2026)
Dale Roberson - academy (2026)

Hookers:
Matt Faessler - 2027
Josh Nasser - 2026
Richie Asiata - 2025
Max Craig - 2025?

Props:
Alex Hodgman - 2025
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen - 2025
George Blake - 2026
Zane Nonggorr - 2026
Sef Fa'agase - 2025
Matt Gibbon - 2025
Aidan Ross - 2027
Massimo Du Lutis - 2027
Trevor King - 2025?

Locks:
Angus Blyth - 2025
Connor Vest - 2025
Ryan Smith - 2025
Joshu Canham - 2026
Lukhan Salaka-Loto - 2028

Backrow:
Fraser McReight - 2028?
Seru Uru - 2025
Harry Wilson - 2029
Joe Brial - 2025
Liam Wright - 2025
John Bryant - 2026

Scrumhalf:
Tate McDermott - 2027
Kalani Thomas - 2025
Louis Werchon - 2025

Flyhalf:
Tom Lynagh - 2026
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips - 2025
Jude Gibbs - 2025?

Centres:
Hunter Paisami - 2026
Joshu Flook - 2025
Dre Pakeho - 2026
Isaac Henry - ?
Frankie Goldsbrough - ?

Wings:
Heremaia Murray - 2026
Filipo Daugunu - 2025
Lachlan Anderson - 2025
Tim Ryan - 2026
Will McCulloch - 2025?

Fullback:
Jock Campbell - 2025
Mason Gordon - 2025