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Reds 2011

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TOCC said:
At the moment St George are the top sponsor signed by the QRU so that's probably why there name is on the jersey at the moment, but the 'principal sponsorship' spot is still vacant, if they are intending on becoming the principal then im sure we will see some form of announcement during the week
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Did QR finish their deal? Seems an odd time to pull out with the Reds on the up.
 
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Yeah QR have finished the deal, the whole dynamic of QR has changed though, the company has split with the coal haul sector now publicly listed and the public transport sector still government owned..
 
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TOCC said:
Yeah QR have finished the deal, the whole dynamic of QR has changed though, the company has split with the coal haul sector now publicly listed and the public transport sector still government owned..
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Fair enough. I never really understood why a public entity was sponsoring the Reds anyway.

Nice article here on the Reds manager. There is a typo though as it is actually Alec Evans in the middle:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/reds-boss-shows-true-blue-spirit/story-fn6cc53j-1225988010565
 
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Yeah, a lot of the QLD state government companies do it in the lead up to been sold, Energex is another who has done it in recent years.
 
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
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Fair enough. I never really understood why a public entity was sponsoring the Reds anyway.

Nice article here on the Reds manager. There is a typo though as it is actually Alec Evans in the middle:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/reds-boss-shows-true-blue-spirit/story-fn6cc53j-1225988010565
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Actually, that entire picture is wrong. Hopefully they had it right for the print edition but in this pic Lonnie is the bloke on far left in 2nd row with red polo on who you can only see from nose down.
 
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Peter Sullivan (51)
QR has said they will sponsor central QLD in the League if they get to play.

I always figured it was a sweetener to move to Lang Park. It all comes from the same pot.
 
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QR has said they will sponsor central QLD in the League if they get to play.

I always figured it was a sweetener to move to Lang Park. It all comes from the same pot.
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this has all been discussed on here before, a couple of times actually..

Basically the bulk of the new publicly listed QR workforce is located in central QLD... When the QLD Govt sold QR they put in a rule which prevents any major restructuring for 24months. As with all form government enterprises we will see mass restructuring when this legisliation expires..

The sponsoring of a CQ NRL side(which would enter around the same time) is a PR gesture to minimise public backlash
 
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Interesing to read where he see's his chances throughout the year, and to be honest you cant really argue with that... I was initially thinking that me might challenge A. Fainga'a for the 12 position, but after watching replays of the Reds v Bulls and Stormers games it became apparent how pivotal A.Faingaas aggressive defense was in those wins. M.Harris isn't renowned for his defense, whilst his a decent defender its probably his weakest attribute.

Mike Harris never envisaged his pre-season fitness regime would involve the back breaking task of filling sandbags when he left North Harbour to fulfil his Super rugby ambitions in Australia's "sunshine state".

But that scenario evolved during the Queensland Reds scheduled day-off is Brisbane this week when the squad joined an often forlorn attempt to shore up the city from encroaching floodwaters.

"A few of the boys had the lower back screaming," he said, admitting Wednesday's discomfort was worth it - and minimal compared to the pain suffered by his adopted community.

The 22-year-old, who arrived in Brisbane in late November on a two-year contract, was still coming to terms with the magnitude of the natural disaster.

"What's going on is pretty devastating for the whole of Queensland. All we could was our bit to try and protect their homes and businesses."

Fortunately Harris lives in a suburb clear of the swollen Brisbane River, though his flatmate, Wallabies lock/flanker Rob Simmons ensured the tragedy hit home given his family lives in the stricken community of Theodore.

The Reds were due to resume training tomorrow though the devastation and emotional scarring will be evident for several months.

Despite the turmoil Harris, who qualifies for the Wallabies through an Australian grandparent, was embracing his move across the Tasman after spending two frustrating Super 14 seasons confined to Blues wider training squad.

"I'm really enjoying it," he said, unsure of whether he would return to Harbour for the NPC.

Harris continues the Auckland connection at the Reds, though unlike reborn All Blacks flanker Daniel Braid - who spent two seasons at the forefront of Queensland's rugby resurgence, he is not considered a marquee signing.

Indeed the goal-kicking inside back will struggle to crack the starting line-up considering Quade Cooper has a lock on the pivot role and Anthony Faainga, another Wallaby, is the first choice second five-eighth.

"I'd like to help the team achieve its goals, anything on top of that for me personally is just a bonus," he said.

"It's a long season, anything can happen but to start it'll be good to get some time on the paddock, 10 or 15 (minutes) backing up Quade."

Harris, who is gradually acclimatising to Queensland's stifling humidity, is likely to be active in the Reds pre-season - he is likely to figure prominently in the Reds hit out against the Crusaders at Cairns on January 29, a match where coach Ewen McKenzie's Wallabies contingent are not expected to be over exerted.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/news/4543932/Harris-caught-up-in-floods
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Paul McLean (56)
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I saw the jersey on Inside Rugby and assumed that they just photoshopped it there as QR are no longer involved. The Reds like to keep somethings close to their chest.
 
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so im assuming the decision to play the Reds trial games in Darwin and Cairns is a strategic decision to have the players acclimatise to such heat, cramping and fatigue has always been a factor in the first few rounds for games played in Brissie.
 
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so im assuming the decision to play the Reds trial games in Darwin and Cairns is a strategic decision to have the players acclimatise to such heat, cramping and fatigue has always been a factor in the first few rounds for games played in Brissie.
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I severely doubt it. I think it's more they wanted to bring games to Regional QLD, and the Brumbies want to bring the game to Darwin.
 
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