Queensland Reds 2026

[Adam84]

Electric cars ain’t saving the environment no matter how fuzzy it makes a downsizing boomer feel.

Take the best deal on offer.

Dude, come on.
generalising anyone who doesn’t like love the idea of American pickup trucks on inner city roads as a boomer is dumb. Not to mention contrary to the reality demographics in which EV uptake has being more prevalent (hint, it’s not ‘boomers’).

Even putting aside opinions on climate change, I don’t like American pickup trucks on inner city like Herston because the old roads/parking isn’t wide enough for them, and 90% of people driving them don’t functionally need one that large. Not to mention the increased safety risk from increased breaking distance and reduced sight lines.

I say all this as someone’s whose family has a farm and has had an F-Truck for farm work, maybe hypocritical but that’s where they have a role and purpose.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

It’s just a joking statement.

A deal with Ford and vehicles of this size is really just a luxury car sponsorship given their price which is fairly on brand for Rugby.

I’d only have an issue if they were signing up for a deal like the Roosters did with BYD who are a financial vector for the CCP.

Ford are in the business of selling Rangers and Everests, especially the new Ranger Super Duty. I’m sure the Rugby demographic are very much in their target audience.

 

[wamberal99]

Electric cars ain’t saving the environment no matter how fuzzy it makes a downsizing boomer feel.

Take the best deal on offer.

The best thing environmentally is to keep your vehicle as long as you can. The environmental cost of the vehicle dwarfs the fuel it uses.

We just bought a Volvo XC60, there are no charging points in our building. Some people have hybrids, but I believe that the additional weight of the battery needs to be considered.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Maybe the everything else section can go on about EVs.

Any global brands getting involved in Rugby is a good thing. They tend to stick around a sport longer than the smaller companies who are a bit more aware of the $.

 

[Red Runner]

Dude, come on.
generalising anyone who doesn’t like love the idea of American pickup trucks on inner city roads as a boomer is dumb. Not to mention contrary to the reality demographics in which EV uptake has being more prevalent (hint, it’s not ‘boomers’).

Even putting aside opinions on climate change, I don’t like American pickup trucks on inner city like Herston because the old roads/parking isn’t wide enough for them, and 90% of people driving them don’t functionally need one that large. Not to mention the increased safety risk from increased breaking distance and reduced sight lines.

I say all this as someone’s whose family has a farm and has had an F-Truck for farm work, maybe hypocritical but that’s where they have a role and purpose.

as suggested, seems most will be across the state...

QRU staff around the state will be behind the wheels of a fleet of F-150 vehicles. Reds and Community Rugby operational staff will also be able to transport equipment with ease in Reds-branded Transit Vans.

 

[Adam84]

as suggested, seems most will be across the state...

Doubtful it will be ‘most’, QRU really doesn’t have many staff outside of Brisbane. Maybe one to Darling Downs, CQ, GC and FNQ each. The remainder of staff, including development officers are based out of Ballymore.

anyway positive news of a new sponsorship, regardless of whether people like US pickup trucks or not. My comment wasn’t even about EV’s, just that other Ford models like Ranger & Everest cop much less criticism/social media focus about their size on roads.