Reds 2014

[hammertimethere]

the red haven't filled all their EPS spots hehe
Get on board James.

 

[Jets]

Or get him in the Academy/College and they'll only pay him if he plays.

 

[TOCC]

Some of the Reds 'Inner Sanctum' videos are available here on Vimeo:
http://vimeo.com/user12075241

 

[Ash]

There was a rumour that the Reds considered JOC (James O'Connor), but the player leadership group decided that he would be detrimental to team harmony.

 

[TOCC]

To be a fly on the wall in that conversation

 

[Ruggo]

No JOC (James O'Connor) or no other high profile player signing please. There is no place for JOC (James O'Connor). We have a talented group of backs already to fit in and depth can be created through our development programs. WE HAVE NO ROOM FOR JOC (James O'Connor).

The only place the Reds are thin is an established TH. We ooze LH's though.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

IMO, you need a 15.

 

[Train Without a Station]

IMO, you need a 15.

We are a little short there, but we didn't need a top line 15 to win the title in 2011 or to make the finals the next 2 years either. The last time we had one was Hynes in our least successful season under Link.

A test quality fullback would be a great addition, but under the Reds current culture we have not made a play for any big name recruits, but rather looked from within QLD or other players looking for an opportunity.

 

[Scoey]

Oh for another Latho! *sigh*


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[Lee Grant]

Oh for another Latho! *sigh*

Maybe there's another one at Randwick.

But seriously—just wait for Placid in a year or two.

Think of of a young Billy Slater playing our code, and that's Jonah Placid.
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[Scoey]

The little I've seen of Jonah has me very interested in how he will develop.
But Latho was more than what he did on the field. For a NSWman he really was the quintessential QLDer. So much passion and love for QLD and rugby.


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[TOCC]

Latham was the best thing to come out of NSW

 

[Lee Grant]

Including Allan Border and Greg Inglis?

 

[tranquility]

Including Allan Border and Greg Inglis?

Settle down Lee.

 

[I like to watch]

Including Allan Border and Greg Inglis?

They are from Qld Lee.

 

[FilthRugby]

Can someone confirm what the ETS is? I don't think the Reds have updated yet.

 

[RugbyReg]

I must say the first time I saw Placid play was that schoolboy test v the Small Blacks when he won MOM. He blew me away and looked VERY Latho like.

 

[tigerland12]

I watched Jonah all season, and he is a great talent, but still has a long way to go.

His decision making on kick returns is one area I picked out that he needs work. When Toua was out, and Jonah played at 15, sometimes he panicked and took contact or tried to run around the defence, in situations where a bomb or touch finder would have suited best. Although several times it worked for him as he made a line break, but others it put The retreating forwards under pressure to make the breakdown. When he played wing, with Toaua at 15, he looked more comfortable as he didn't have to take most of the responsibility on kick returns.

Just something I noticed, and it will develop with age and confidence. Aside from that he is a freakish talent.

I recommend finding the highlights of Easts vs Brothers this year and watch some of his line breaks and that one kick chase try he scored.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Latham was the best thing to come out of NSW

Next to the Bruce Highway, heading north

 

[emuarse]

the great thing about the situation is that none of the players have a mortgage on their jersey, competition for spots ensures that players avoid becoming complacent rather they continually try to improve on their last performance.

There really is only 5 maybe 6 players in the team who you could say are definite starters: Slipper, Simmons, Horwill, Genia, Cooper are the definite starters, everyone else has some pretty strong competition for their spot.

I really feel Gill has earned the role of definite starter.