I must have been really drunk for the 19-all draw in the Tahs and Reds most recent match in 2013.
I have no recollection of it whatsoever!
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I must have been really drunk for the 19-all draw in the Tahs and Reds most recent match in 2013.
I have no recollection of it whatsoever!
I like to watch
David Codey (61)
That is very impressive!
yeah, looks like the 2013 scores are a bit wrong. Has three games in there too.
twenty seven
Tom Lawton (22)
I heard tickets available on ticketek so I don't think so.
Refabit
Darby Loudon (17)
$25 for a reserved seat in eastern stand.
And you get the Jnr Gold game at 5.30 thrown in.
Set piece magic
John Solomon (38)
All that article needs is an undefeated prediction for the tahs and it would be complete. Sounds like total hyperbole to me, Ohhhh you had an average attack last year and someone who is no one told me that quade and graham don't get along. Clearly a gee up
When Greg Growden goes fishing in Queensland, he doesn't even need to throw out a line.
The fish can't help but just jump in the boat.
The fish can't help but just jump in the boat.
suckerforred
Chilla Wilson (44)
I may or may not have bitten at that article from him yesterday. He shits me.
As I said to him & his editor - People have a go at the Reds for not recruiting well. No, they just don't bring in many high profile players. They make them.
I have no issue with the way that the Reds have recruited. I am hoping that this does not change under Richard Graham and that developement of players remains the priority rather then paying for players from other teams, countries or codes. I understand why some franchises have to recruit this way, but I don't understand why the Tahs feel they need to. (There I said it.) If they are 'rebuilding' then they should have a team full of unknowns like the Reds a few years ago when we were rebuilding to win the championship.
Rant over. Reds are also doing to win the Australian conference. So
As I said to him & his editor - People have a go at the Reds for not recruiting well. No, they just don't bring in many high profile players. They make them.
I have no issue with the way that the Reds have recruited. I am hoping that this does not change under Richard Graham and that developement of players remains the priority rather then paying for players from other teams, countries or codes. I understand why some franchises have to recruit this way, but I don't understand why the Tahs feel they need to. (There I said it.) If they are 'rebuilding' then they should have a team full of unknowns like the Reds a few years ago when we were rebuilding to win the championship.
Rant over. Reds are also doing to win the Australian conference. So
suckerforred
Chilla Wilson (44)
The Tah's one all but had that prediction.......
BDA
Jim Lenehan (48)
I like the fact that our squad is so settled. From my point of view we didn't need to bring in new talent because we have plenty of good hungry young players already in the ranks. The only position I could see us possibly wanting to sign would be another second rower, but only cause I worry about the workload that will be on Horwill/Simmons shoulders.
No surprise he has predicted the Tahs to top the conference.
Fuck you Grumbles.
Superlatives aside, the Aus conference this year is shaping up to be a cracker. Not much between the Tahs/Brumbies/Reds. each have strong squads capable of topping the conference. Even the Rebels will be looking to upset the applecart this season.
No surprise he has predicted the Tahs to top the conference.
Fuck you Grumbles.
Superlatives aside, the Aus conference this year is shaping up to be a cracker. Not much between the Tahs/Brumbies/Reds. each have strong squads capable of topping the conference. Even the Rebels will be looking to upset the applecart this season.
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Reds have astutely recruited ever since Link began his tenure.
Radike Samo, Beau Robinson, Adam Wallace Harrison, Mike Harris previously, and hopefully Lachie Turner have all been examples of this who have managed to provide a lot to the team, without requiring excessive contracts to bring them to Ballymore.
These "diamonds in the rough" though, aren't just laying around everywhere. Prior to the 2011 season we managed to pick up the first 3. Turner has probably been the next quality player to come along at a good price since.
What also needs to be considered is the fact that these types of players came for the opportunity. In a settle, reasonably successful environment there will be less opportunity. I would have said both Zack Holmes and Colby Fainga'a would have been great acquisitions, but with 7 and 10 secured by current Wallabies, I can't see these players leaving to at best play second fiddle somewhere else on the bench, and at worst, being 3rd string options behind Beau Robinson and Mike Harris/Ben Lucas.
It would be great to perhaps pick up a prop or 8, but who's out there that fits into the Reds recruitment strategy or finding players willing to buy into the culture and are good value?
Radike Samo, Beau Robinson, Adam Wallace Harrison, Mike Harris previously, and hopefully Lachie Turner have all been examples of this who have managed to provide a lot to the team, without requiring excessive contracts to bring them to Ballymore.
These "diamonds in the rough" though, aren't just laying around everywhere. Prior to the 2011 season we managed to pick up the first 3. Turner has probably been the next quality player to come along at a good price since.
What also needs to be considered is the fact that these types of players came for the opportunity. In a settle, reasonably successful environment there will be less opportunity. I would have said both Zack Holmes and Colby Fainga'a would have been great acquisitions, but with 7 and 10 secured by current Wallabies, I can't see these players leaving to at best play second fiddle somewhere else on the bench, and at worst, being 3rd string options behind Beau Robinson and Mike Harris/Ben Lucas.
It would be great to perhaps pick up a prop or 8, but who's out there that fits into the Reds recruitment strategy or finding players willing to buy into the culture and are good value?
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tranquility
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Anyone who we might need, now or in the future, lives in QLD.
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I wouldn't agree with that. That sort of view breeds complacency. The Reds should always be looking for the best quality recruits, regardless of where they come from.
However, running around looking for big name, big $$$ recruits is a strategy we have tried to avoid and been successful with. Our highest earners have been home grown talent.
If Ita Vaea for example, recovers from his health issues, but finds himself behind Fotu, Fardy, Pocock and anybody else in a years time, I'd love for the Reds to pick him up, at the likely reasonable market value.
"Poaching" players though, I wouldn't.
However, running around looking for big name, big $$$ recruits is a strategy we have tried to avoid and been successful with. Our highest earners have been home grown talent.
If Ita Vaea for example, recovers from his health issues, but finds himself behind Fotu, Fardy, Pocock and anybody else in a years time, I'd love for the Reds to pick him up, at the likely reasonable market value.
"Poaching" players though, I wouldn't.
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The QLD development pathways and junior rugby is as good as anywhere in the world. Fact. By recruiting players who are legitimately keen to play for QLD it is easier to retain and keep salaries down. Fact. By not bringing in hoards of players from interstate, we do not dilute the jersey. Fact.
I think QLD is probably the only team in the country that has a legitimate state pride and pathway system associated to the jersey.
NSW has incredible amounts of talent, but they have always been so willing to splash out and buy top end players, that you could be forgiven for feeling as if you are supporting a team of mercenaries.
Canberra produces very good rugby players, but not in the amount to be self-sufficient. Therefor they rely on off-cuts and good recruiting to prosper.
The Brumbies however have built a very attractive program that has attracted players for their renowned development. Or the Wallabies machine as it has been referred to in the past.
Even still, players like Curtis Browning and Ed Quirk will never leave QLD. I don't think other states have that loyalty, and it's something worth protecting.
I think QLD is probably the only team in the country that has a legitimate state pride and pathway system associated to the jersey.
NSW has incredible amounts of talent, but they have always been so willing to splash out and buy top end players, that you could be forgiven for feeling as if you are supporting a team of mercenaries.
Canberra produces very good rugby players, but not in the amount to be self-sufficient. Therefor they rely on off-cuts and good recruiting to prosper.
The Brumbies however have built a very attractive program that has attracted players for their renowned development. Or the Wallabies machine as it has been referred to in the past.
Even still, players like Curtis Browning and Ed Quirk will never leave QLD. I don't think other states have that loyalty, and it's something worth protecting.
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