Reds 2013

[emuarse]

I also watched the Cheetahs getting done by the Stormers yesterday (Foxtel recording).
The Stormers were good, but the Cheetahs were woeful - like going back to yester-year.
So the Reds need the Crusaders go down to the Chiefs next Friday (c'mon the Chiefs). Even if the Crusaders get a single bonus point for losing by seven points or less, they will still be two competition points behind us.
Which means if we can toss the Waratahs in the final week, or the Crusaders lose to the Hurricanes, who can beat any team on their day, we host a quarter final!
Probably against the Crusaders.

 

[Sully]

Just so I'm clear in my head. We're in the finals no matter what happens?

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[tigerland12]

Just so I'm clear in my head. We're in the finals no matter what happens?

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Yes the Crusaders are the only team that can take 4th position off us.

 

[USARugger]

Chiefs looking good at the moment.

 

[Brisbok]

Yes the Crusaders are the only team that can take 4th position off us.

By my calculations (which may be wrong), so could the Cheetahs? Assuming the Reds lose to the Tahs and the Cheetahs win their last game against the Blues this weekend. They still have 4 points to come from their second Bye (in the last round) which basically gives them 50pts right now. If they beat the Blues, they could finish on 54 or 55 with bonus point? As well as 10 wins.

But in response to Sully's post, I can't see any way that the Reds can finish lower than 6th. If the above scenarios play out, there will be no home semi final for a 6th place finish this year!

 

[redveincheese]

After Crusaders win today, best Reds can do is 5th and an elimination final in Christchurch.

 

[redveincheese]

Providing they both win in the final round.

 

[wamberal]

No way the Reds could beat the Saders in ChCh --- they were totally invincible last night.

In fact I doubt that the Wobbs could beat them there.

 

[RoffsChoice]

wamberal that's the consensus around here too. Either the Crusaders or the Bulls to win overall.

 

[wamberal]

wamberal that's the consensus around here too. Either the Crusaders or the Bulls to win overall.

The New Zealanders seem to be able to play the game at a much higher level of intensity, speed and accuracy. The buggers.

 

[Ruggo]

No way the Reds could beat the Saders in ChCh --- they were totally invincible last night.

In fact I doubt that the Wobbs could beat them there.

You might be right but the Reds have a record of standing up to a challenge. In the last few years they have been one of the sides to trouble the Saders the most. I would love for these sides to meet regardless of venue.

 

[redstragic]

You might be right but the Reds have a record of standing up to a challenge. In the last few years they have been one of the sides to trouble the Saders the most. I would love for these sides to meet regardless of venue.

If anyone could do it, it would be the Reds. I am worried we will be short of a run.

 

[Sully]

You might be right but the Reds have a record of standing up to a challenge. In the last few years they have been one of the sides to trouble the Saders the most. I would love for these sides to meet regardless of venue.

Well except for the last time we played them any way!

 

[Ruggo]

We lost by a bees dick in a thriller. Bring them on. Either that or the Brumbies in Canberra.

 

[Jets]

Was with a couple of the Reds boys on Saturday and they were talking about how awesome the Crusaders played on Friday night. They actually sounded a little excited that they would play them in the finals. They really enjoy the challenge of playing the best teams.

 

[Sandpit Fan]

Anyone know what the story is with Chibba Hanson being out this weekend? I'm guessing it's an injury, but haven't seen anything in the papers.

 

[Z-T]

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[Athilnaur]

To me the Reds are the Crusader's kryptonite. They almost rolled the Crusaders at home last year and while I agree the Crusaders are looking good, I reckon the Reds have a better chance than most of upsetting their apple cart. I fear no Genia will decide it though.

 

[No4918]

Peoples choice voting is open.

3. Gill
2. Slipper
1. Quirk

First 2 were real standouts and gave the third spot to Quirk as he was there every game working hard. Shame Cooper was the only back that got a lot of minutes.

 

[Tip]

3. Slipper
2. Gill
0.5. Quirk
0.5. Shatz

It's people's choice, and my choice is to give Quirk & Shatz halfa each! Slipper was a standout around the park, and really stepped up when given the captaincy. The backrow tired at the end of the season, and as alluded to above, no backs bar Quade played enough footy to get an honorable mention.