Queensland Reds 2025

[PhilClinton]

We have moved on from ASY (Angus Scott-Young). I would prefer Kohan Herbert as a back rower pickup if we have space.

His backup and linking play is quite similar to McReight which is a big plus. He’s also a big body and I think could cover 6 at Super level.

 

[TSR]

In addition to the playing roster, can we sign Faessler onto a contract in the marketing department.

Surely every other player must be asking Fez to come up with a nickname for them.

 

[liquor box]

With the news out of Melbourne today will we get a shot at some of their players, or will the Tahs get first access due to being run by RA?

 

[RugbyReg]

RA want to spread the talent. If anything we need props as we debt rely on the OS crew. I’d take Isaac Kailea for sure. LHP our gap at the moment. Zac Hough may want to come home too.

 

[KevinO]

RA want to spread the talent. If anything we need props as we debt rely on the OS crew. I’d take Isaac Kailea for sure. LHP our gap at the moment. Zac Hough may want to come home too.

Matt Gibbons wife's family are from Qld, with a young kid I'd expect his a better chance for you guys. Plus his contracted for 2025 so RA has to make sure his signed.

Kailea will end up in Japan. Elfoff will go abroad as well.

 

[RugbyReg]

I don’t mind Gibbon (northern NSW boy) but I’d prefer Kailea.

 

[LeCheese]

Nela’s got another year on his RA contract, so we can assume he’s staying in Aus for one more season?

Whether we’d want him back is another question, however… on one hand, we know he can be on of the most dominant players on the pitch; on the other, he’d be expensive and has been pretty disappointing this season

 

[dru]

Nela’s got another year on his RA contract, so we can assume he’s staying in Aus for one more season?

Whether we’d want him back is another question, however… on one hand, we know he can be on of the most dominant players on the pitch; on the other, he’d be expensive and has been pretty disappointing this season

I dont see a Nela Reds re-connection as highly likely, but stranger things have happened. We are OK at tight head aren't we?

 

[Sully]

I. It's too soon for this.
2. All RA contracts are null and void.

 

[Strewthcobber]

I. It's too soon for this.
2. All RA contracts are null and void.

Doran is reporting RA will honour all player's contracts who are signed to 2025 (apparently half the squad)

 

[Sully]

Doran is reporting RA will honour all player's contracts who are signed to 2025 (apparently half the squad)

But they can all walk away from those contracts if they want to.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Have a feeling Super Rugby players are more likely to walk and chase any deal they can get elsewhere as the job pool is shrinking domestically.

Is there the potential to extend the other four squads by 3-4 spots to accommodate the transition and avoid losing a young guy who is behind senior players currently?

 

[Wilson]

Have a feeling Super Rugby players are more likely to walk and chase any deal they can get elsewhere as the job pool is shrinking domestically.

Is there the potential to extend the other four squads by 3-4 spots to accommodate the transition and avoid losing a young guy who is behind senior players currently?

Yeah, RUPA is engaging with RA around what modifications they can make to the CBA around salary cap, squad size and contract length/terms to best support the players moving forward. I get the impression pretty much everything is on the table there.

 

[Adam84]

Disappoint topic to discuss, especially for the fans.

However reality is players and managers will be looking to lock in their futures in coming weeks, which will impact both retention of current players and recruitment.

Doran is reporting LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Canham, Daugunu, Lancaster could head to Reds, with interest in Gordon brothers also.

Lawson Creighton expected to go to Japan and JOCs career winding up. .

 

[Dctarget]

Disappoint topic to discuss, especially for the fans.

However reality is players and managers will be looking to lock in their futures in coming weeks, which will impact both retention of current players and recruitment.

Doran is reporting LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Canham, Daugunu, Lancaster could head to Reds, with interest in Gordon brothers also.

Lawson Creighton expected to go to Japan and JOCs career winding up. .

That would be amazing, most of my favourite Rebels heading home, would make supporting the Reds much easier.

 

[Dctarget]

1. Hodgman
2. Faesslar
3. Nonggorr
4. Smith
5. Salakaia-Loto
6. Wright (cc)
7. McReight
8. Wilson
9. McDermott (cc)
10. Gordon
11. Ryan
12. Paisami
13. Flook/Daugunu
14. Lancaster
15. Petaia
16. Nasser
17. Ravai
18. Toomaga-Allen
19. Canham
20. Uru
21. Werchon
22. O'Connor
23. Daugunu/Flook

That team could do damage.

 

[LeCheese]

Going to be some very, very tough calls made on existing squad members - especially as we're already pretty depthy in the positions of those players mentioned

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Good sides continue to sharpen the spear.

If you're good enough then you will keep the job.

 

[Dctarget]

Good sides continue to sharpen the spear.

If you're good enough then you will keep the job.

Agreed. If we think cutting the Rebels is the right move then we need to be savage and focus the talents. The other 4 need to be stronger next year.

 

[LeCheese]

Absolutely agree - doesn't make the decisions any easier though

I wonder what happens to Vunivalu if we get a couple of wingers...