Queensland Reds 2025
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The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
The way Flook looked coming off and it being a hammy I don't think he'll be playing for at least a month. If it's a Grade 2 it ends up being 6-8 which would be cruel for him.
Hopefully a fast healer and not as bad as it first looked but I think we can be fooled by him walking around ok during the week but he can't actually push off or run. That last 10% will be what holds him back from play.
Any word on Isaac Henry and his return to play?
Hopefully a fast healer and not as bad as it first looked but I think we can be fooled by him walking around ok during the week but he can't actually push off or run. That last 10% will be what holds him back from play.
Any word on Isaac Henry and his return to play?
PhilClinton
Paul McLean (56)
I’ve got no faith in Henry has as a long term option for the Reds. And honestly he’s been solid but we haven’t seen enough to say he will lock down one of spots in the 23 once he’s fit (in a fully fit squad that is).
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Tend to agree when you look at the youth in the Centre position. I only ask because right now he'd be a handy guy to slot in.
Long term future likely lies elsewhere though.
Long term future likely lies elsewhere though.
Derpus
Phil Waugh (73)
He looked like he had a lot of potential, particularly being a big lad in a smallish backline.
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
I reckon the Brumbies would like the look of him. Sapsford is makeshift at 12 and who knows about Lens future long term either. Could be worth a shot for them when he wouldn't cost that much coming off an injury like that.
PhilClinton
Paul McLean (56)
Yep great jersey.
TSR
Steve Williams (59)
I believe I read they thought he’d be on track for round 5. Not sure where I read it.
I think Henry has looked really good when he’s played. Sadly I feel like that’s been a total of about 4-5 games in 3 yrs. Having played so little rugby just doesn’t fill me with confidence he’ll hit the ground running - but hopefully he does.
Waratahs, Brumbies, and Reds have all nailed it so far.
LeCheese
John Hipwell (52)
I might've been the source of round 5 - last I heard it was 5 or 6, but optimistic. That was a few weeks ago though so could've changed.
And yeah, 6 games over the last 2 seasons (Avg. 70min/game though) - but has a good head on him and has done a hell of a lot of strength and conditioning over his injured periods. When he's ready and given the call up, he'll be right into it.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
Stewart and Paisami were a very reliable pairing for 20, 21 and 22, playing the vast majority of games together at 12 and 13.
Rhino_rugby
Herbert Moran (7)
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Always going to be a few spots thinner than others in a squad when there is such depth in the piggies. Tahs had a lot of midfielders last season but bugger all locks... It's the challenge of balancing the squads.
Good part for QLD though is the rookies coming through look to be genuine pros.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
There will hopefully be some really good payoff having Pakeho and Goldsborough come through at the same time, they both came through Churchie, have played a good bit of age grade rugby together, and are now getting minutes together in the Reds decent off season fixture list. With Dre getting a bit of exposure now Frankie should hopefully be able to slot right in alongside him over the next couple of years.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
They also played the full 80 in the trial together the week before.Dre - Goldsborough started against Suntory together
Edit: Or that is the trial actually and they played together again a week late:
Ignoto
Peter Sullivan (51)
Bloody hell, I legit thought they reused the same headshot for Vest, Brial and Herbert.
Is Herbert related to the Reds royalty Herbert's?
TSR
Steve Williams (59)
Drankie does work better than Goldho