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Alan Cameron (40)
Take your pick, we are playing the other 4. I don't really care, if we are to be contenders then we have to beat the other contenders.
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Take your pick, we are playing the other 4. I don't really care, if we are to be contenders then we have to beat the other contenders.
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Jiggles
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The back end seems bloody disjointed. We will really have to get off the blocks flying (not what we do best) in 2013 getting bonus points, and then try and build a bit of form against the Tahs. I would almost take finishing 3rd over 1st or 2nd this year. One more game after the Tahs could be better than a break then another game.
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TOCC
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Horwill could be back by the Wallabies EOYT, he should have a full pre-season under his belt following rehab
Genia is the only one who wont be available for a while, but it could be argued that its a blessing in disguise in some ways as it gives the Reds a full pre-season to work on bringing the next halfback up to speed, as opposed to if Genia was injured early or mid-season.
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tranquility
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I would prefer to take a punt on that little fire haired bloke who is in the national academy and played so well against the Kiwis for the schoolboys. In saying that I am sure there are some very good QLD blokes running around who would fit the bill just as equally and would probably be more committed to the program long-term. We should cross our lucky stars we have Frisby, he is an outstanding prospect.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
I couldn't agree more. He just needs more game time at 9 - some aspects of his play have been 'X factor'. The trouble is he'll progress to where he'll be nabbed by another side, particularly the Force.
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What2040
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Scotty,
we started fairly average even with Genia playing - he was just playing shit in the first half of the season (for whatever reason it doesn't matter)
as in all players they should relish playing for their franchise (they get well remunerated) and bring their "A" game each week. Understand that some times a "B" game may happen but never a "C" game. Back to club until form reappears. To me its about the supporters, the consumers of our game
we started fairly average even with Genia playing - he was just playing shit in the first half of the season (for whatever reason it doesn't matter)
as in all players they should relish playing for their franchise (they get well remunerated) and bring their "A" game each week. Understand that some times a "B" game may happen but never a "C" game. Back to club until form reappears. To me its about the supporters, the consumers of our game
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Bob Davidson (42)
make no mistake, Genia will be a loss for the games that he misses, and who is to know how he will bounce back from injury. Personally, I think Benny Lucas will step up as the first choice 9 at the start of the season, and do a great job. Frisby is definitely more than capable but another year learning his trade and providing versatility off the bench will be good for his continuing development.
Scotty
David Codey (61)
It showed how important cooper is to the reds, but the main issue was the injury to his two backups in the same game vs the sharks. That destroyed the teams confidence for a while.
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Johnnie Wallace (23)
We could be looking for a new 9 and 10 for the start of Next year. With Quade still not signed to ARU next year, and not likely to play Rugby before next year his top up contract would be considerably lower then this years. Hypothetically, if he stays in Union and signs in France or Japan he is likely to still play Super Rugby in 2013, but if an NRL club still has room under their increased salary cap unfortunately he might be goone.
I believe Lucas' best position is fly half, but Super Rugby is often about putting your best 15 players on the field then worry about positions. So I would be putting Lucas at 9, instead of Frisby, who I am not convinced is a half back. His size and speed to me puts him as a centre or fullback. So who is our third option?
I believe Lucas' best position is fly half, but Super Rugby is often about putting your best 15 players on the field then worry about positions. So I would be putting Lucas at 9, instead of Frisby, who I am not convinced is a half back. His size and speed to me puts him as a centre or fullback. So who is our third option?
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Alan Cameron (40)
See i have seen Frisby alot over the years and i have always felt while he is handy at FB he is defiantely a 9
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John Solomon (38)
Who'd have thought that we'd start next year without Cooper and Genia?
It's a massive shame Sam Lane went to the Tahs.
It's a massive shame Sam Lane went to the Tahs.
Scotty
David Codey (61)
This shows a big weakness in the contracting system. Despite Cooper's massive benefit to the Reds through on field play and marketing exposure, and the obvious growth in rugby in this state, it is all seemingly going to come down to how useful he is to the wallabies.
ARU top up amounts should be seriously reduced, with the rest of the money going to the super clubs to distribute to their players as they feel fit (for Aus eligible players only).
The ARU are building a house that is only going to have a roof - no walls and no floor.
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tranquility
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Hypothetically, if he is signed to an EPS contract - is there not a clause that he could break that contract to take up a fulltime position in the Reds squad if Quade were to leave?
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Tony Shaw (54)
I have no idea how any of that mess works! That would make sense though - I thought that was part of the point of going this way.
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TOCC
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Let's all just take a deep breath and see how the next few weeks play out
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What2040
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Jets - wishful thinking I'm thinking - reckon Deans will hold on until Lions tour. QC (Quade Cooper) may have done himself immeasurable damage whether Deans is there or not.
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