Queensland Reds 2025

[Major Tom]

I just think for both parties it’s time to walk away.

The Reds shouldn’t risk losing one of their established guys to keep Henry and I reckon Henry for his own good should head overseas or interstate for what I imagine would be more money whilst he still can.

Why, they just repaired him? And he’s also 26 so should be hitting his prime. I doubt he would be costing the world anyways (maybe if he doesn’t stay on the park). Super rugby shows you need depth in the midfield. This seems rash.
I would think Hunter would be the one to explore other options as he was pursued by overseas clubs pretty heavily last time. I’ wouldn’t be opposed to that, hes served the reds well and would still be wallabies eligible.

 

[TSR]

Agree. I can’t see too many big money offers out there for Henry. If I’m wrong - good luck to him. He wouldn’t be my prior it signing but we all know it doesn’t always work out that way.

I’d love the Reds to play a pretty consistent 23 for the rest of the year, but teams struggle to play well in Fiji and also to back up the next week. I can see a sound argument to play HMP at 10 & leave Lynagh at home plus take Connor Vest and leave two of our best locks behind. If Henry comes back into the mix then great and I’d a few others come back from the casualty ward even better.

Based on history I’d say playing our best 23 for both games isn’t necessarily the best strategy here.

 

[TSR]

Surely Les Kiss is talking to all these boys and telling them - don’t worry boys - when I’m wallabies coach there’ll be too ups for you all!!!

 

[PhilClinton]

Everyone is talking like I’ve just told McReight to look elsewhere.

Sheeeesh guys it’s Isaac Henry. The Reds have looked pretty good for the past 5 years essentially without him. I think Goldsborough and Pakeho both deserve spots above him and would hate to lose either of those guys if they think Henry is going to be above them in the pecking order. Just my opinion.

A few posters here seem very tied to Henry. Is he washing your cars on the weekend or something for pocket money?

 

[Major Tom]

Everyone is talking like I’ve just told McReight to look elsewhere.

Sheeeesh guys it’s Isaac Henry. The Reds have looked pretty good for the past 5 years essentially without him. I think Goldsborough and Pakeho both deserve spots above him and would hate to lose either of those guys if they think Henry is going to be above them in the pecking order. Just my opinion.

A few posters here seem very tied to Henry. Is he washing your cars on the weekend or something for pocket money?

That’s because you’re acting like it’s a brave call to cut him loose. It’s not, it’s a rash one. He’s signed through next year and has always looked more than comfortable at super rugby level. It’s just his body that has let him down. If he was to suffer another major knee injury then I’d agree with you. I can’t see him costing that much money because he’s missed so much game time. The Reds have been nailing their talent ID lately so I’m inclined to back their thinking. Pakeho is a real find, and shows why they were happy to let Annan go (who I hugely rated). I reckon they were absolutely astounded how well he’s taken to pro rugby and I think he’ll cost more money next contact that the reds probably envisioned. With any luck Goldsbrough is as good and his added chemistry with Dre could something the reds and wallabies haven’t had since Horan/little.