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If he is a capable halfback you play him in that position, the Reds already have too many players vying for the outside back positions and have a shortage at halfback.
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If he is a capable halfback you play him in that position, the Reds already have too many players vying for the outside back positions and have a shortage at halfback.
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John Thornett (49)
We already have a few quality and "in construction" 15s, we need halves a little bit more.
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I hear the Reds staff are pretty happy with the 'Reds College' players involved at training, might be a few in line for debut's in 2013..
Obviously the limiting factor is that these players have their own jobs and cant attend all the trainings.
Obviously the limiting factor is that these players have their own jobs and cant attend all the trainings.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Is it the guy whose name starts with 'C' and ends with "urtis Browning"?
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From what i've heard through one of the guys in the College, a couple of the forwards have been impressing and given some good feedback..
Ruggo
Mark Ella (57)
that 130 year logo should be on all the clothing merchandise me thinks. It could just be the reason that many supporters feel the need to update their supporter gear. I would personally be very tempted in upgrading my old jersey to a 130th anniversery one.
emuarse
Chilla Wilson (44)
So with the Super 15 kicking off next month (Feb) I thought I'd have a crack at predicting the Reds squad of 23 (additional prop) for the Brumbies game:
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Greg Holmes
2
James Hanson
3
James Slipper
4
James Horwill
. 5Rob Simmons
6
Eddie Quirk
7
Liam Gill
8
Jake Schatz
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Nick Frisby
10
Quade Cooper
11
Digby Ioane
12
Ben Tapuai
13
Anthony Fainga'a
14
Dom Shipperley
15
Michael Harris
16
Saia Fainga'a
17
Ben Daley
18
Jono Owen
19
Adam Wallace-Harrison
20
Radike Samo
21
Beau Robinson
22
Ben Lucas
23
Chris Feauai-Sautia
I'm assuming that Luke Morahan will not be up to match fitness from his 2012 injury. I have selected Holmes before Ben Daley, because Holmes has been continually improving through 2013.I think both
Ben Daley and
Saia Fainga'a have more to offer with their all over the field play at the 35 - 40 minute mark, injecting a lot of get up and go when the Brumbies are tiring.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
No complaints with that team. Fainga'a/Hanson can go either way. If we started with Daley/Slipper, my bench would definatly have Anae and Holmes as the cover. Anae is better than Owen.
Quirk and Samo is another toss up.
Quirk and Samo is another toss up.
en_force_er
Geoff Shaw (53)
MrTimms
Ken Catchpole (46)
Nope, that's correct, no additional player for Super Rugby. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/7734315/Sanzar-rules-out-extra-prop-in-Super-Rugby
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
I am saddened also wamberal that guys like that are missing out but at the very same moment, excited at the depth we appear to have developed. Those guys will definitely get time this season. Link has mentioned a few times, the need to rotate guys as it's a long season.
The strength of a side is often displayed by the quality of the players left out.
The QLD Reds, the John West of the Super 15?
The strength of a side is often displayed by the quality of the players left out.
The QLD Reds, the John West of the Super 15?
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Bob Davidson (42)
Strong line up, although I reckon that Ben Lucas will get the first crack at halfback. Also, I think that Morahan is fully fit. I would also prefer Tapuai at 13 and Fainga'a at 12, and Robinson starting with Gill coming off the bench fresh, given Pocock is the opposing 7.
The two trial games are going to be a good pointer as to who makes the first game of the season, and they should be belters. I believe it is Feb 1 in Toowoomba against the Blues and Feb 8 on the Sunny Coast versus the Hurricanes.
spectator
Bob Davidson (42)
Given that McDuling has done his knee, there is a massive opportunity for Browning.
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Didnt this train of though get disproved on the EOYT? Taps is a 12 and a very good one at that.
spectator
Bob Davidson (42)
I won't dispute this. I just think that Tapuai is a better option at 13 than Fainga'a, and both are good 12's.
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Darby Loudon (17)
Out of interest, who would you suggest they replace in that 22?
I too think Lance and CFS are Super Rugby players, but it is hard to see where they fit into that starting 15.
13 would be a good spot for both but I think Ant will be first option there as his defence is strong and can create turnovers.
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