Queensland Reds 2025

[Wilson]

All the Reds tries from the trial vs Saitama:

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[Derpus]

Does seem inevitable, doesn't it.

 

[TSR]

From what I saw of Grealy and Creighton they are only a loss in the sense that they could fill in to a vaguely adequate standard in the absence of someone better.

JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) is no loss IMO.

His body has been failing him, but he was very impressive in the final stages of QPR. His ability to read play and set up guys around him is still better than most Aussie backs. Not as quick as he was though.

From what I heard he was excellent for the young guys in the squad in terms of their development too.

 

[Derpus]

His body has been failing him, but he was very impressive in the final stages of QPR. His ability to read play and set up guys around him is still better than most Aussie backs. Not as quick as he was though.

From what I heard he was excellent for the young guys in the squad in terms of their development too.

Yeah you could see the same in Beale when he took the field for the Force. We really don't produce that kind of talent in Union anymore.

 

[Wilson]

Interesting membership offering from the Reds this year - $50 for a "global membership":

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Nets you a cap and access to open training sessions on their Japan and UK/Ireland tours.

 

[PhilClinton]

At $50, a free hat and some store credits/discounts there aren't enough margins there for this to be big money spinning opportunity so I guess it's just a marketing chance to get some exposure overseas, I imagine mostly in Japan.

I like the idea of a custom 'International Member' hat only available through the purchase of this membership. Should make it easier for the dozen QLD rugby fans located globally will be able to spot each other now.

 

[SouthernX]

I like the idea of a custom 'International Member' hat only available through the purchase of this membership. Should make it easier for the dozen QLD rugby fans located globally will be able to spot each other now.

I saw a islander one time wearing a reds jersey in San Francisco and gave him a “up the reds”

got a little smile back… unsure if he was from california or just visiting but reds fanbase is out there

 

[PhilClinton]

I saw a islander one time wearing a reds jersey in San Francisco and gave him a “up the reds”

got a little smile back… unsure if he was from california or just visiting but reds fanbase is out there

That is pretty cool.

Also, good work referring to the city by it's full name. As someone who has spent a lot of time in California over the years, I found there is nothing Californians dislike more than San Francisco being shortened to San Fran.

 

[Strewthcobber]

That is pretty cool.

Also, good work referring to the city by it's full name. As someone who has spent a lot of time in California over the years, I found there is nothing Californians dislike more than San Francisco being shortened to San Fran.

As long as they keep up with the Brizbaine pronunciation they get San Fran in return

 

[dru]

That is pretty cool.

Also, good work referring to the city by it's full name. As someone who has spent a lot of time in California over the years, I found there is nothing Californians dislike more than San Francisco being shortened to San Fran.

"Frisco" seem OK though

 

[LeCheese]

"Frisco" seem OK though

I thought Frisco was similarly hated? The Bay and SF are local-approved I think

 

[dru]

I thought Frisco was similarly hated? The Bay and SF are local-approved I think

I could be out of touch - Bay kind of means a bit more than San Francisco. Kind of SEQ compared to Brisbane.

 

[LeCheese]

I could be out of touch - Bay kind of means a bit more than San Francisco. Kind of SEQ compared to Brisbane.

Yes, apologies, I meant The City

 

[Wilson]

 

[upthereds#!]

Our Tight 5 have it, but Wildknights Backrow is legit.

 

[Wilson]

 

[Adam84]

management needs you to find the difference

 

[Sword of Justice]

7 was in a cheeky sort of mood that day hence the outrageous off centre stance.

 

[dru]

Minor query. Does anyone know how George Blake is going? From recollection he went to NPC after a pretty solid performance off the bench against Wales. Haven’t seen his name for a bit.

 

[liquor box]

At $50, a free hat and some store credits/discounts there aren't enough margins there for this to be big money spinning opportunity so I guess it's just a marketing chance to get some exposure overseas, I imagine mostly in Japan.

I like the idea of a custom 'International Member' hat only available through the purchase of this membership. Should make it easier for the dozen QLD rugby fans located globally will be able to spot each other now.

Surely the Goramuru effect would still have thousands of Japanese Reds fans???