Reds 2014

[liquor box]

Well the Reds have brought in another hooker into the wider training squad, plus with Hanson and Fainga'a the squad day hookers i think Albert will be directed to focus on prop moreso in 2014, thats where the most opportunity is for him.

I thought when the Scrum laws changed I read an article that said that big things were expected from Anae. It mentioned something about his massive muscle mass would mean the lack of a hit would allow him to out muscle his opponent through his muscle rather than through a lucky/skilful hit. I would love Slipper back at Lose head with Daley to be his replacement in the second half and have Anae at tight head.

I also think that Sia should start, he give Gill a better chance of stealing the ball due to his tackles being so low.

 

[Scoey]

We can all still remember 92-3 perhaps Scoey?

Ugh. Quite likely. I don't think I'll forget it. That's probably important though. Never pays to forget where you came from.

 

[suckerforred]

Ugh. Quite likely. I don't think I'll forget it. That's probably important though. Never pays to forget where you came from.

I have blocked it out. No idea what you are talking about. (Please do not remind me)

 

[Train Without a Station]

Scoey certainly made the 2011 victory all the more sweeter when I remembered the trips to Suncorp to see us struggle against teams like the Cheetahs.

 

[Cat_A]

I like your optimism Emuarse. For the first game, I think your Reds pack will be hard pressed. IMO, the Brumbies front row is stronger, perhaps barring Slipper, the back row is significantly stronger with Fardy, Pocock and Auelua, the lineout is better with a more consistent thrower as well, and the scrum will finish on top. Beyond that, the Brumbies' halves are not far behind Will and Quade, and the rest of the backline is superior. Brumbies to win.

As a Queenslander I am always relieved when others grant us underdog status. It's so refreshing for supporters to be so willing to place the pressure of expectation on their own side.

You're a good person Brumby Runner!

 

[TheBigDog]

Just been on the Reds website, not trying to be too negative but does anyone else think 50,000 membership target is a bit large? Currently sitting just under 25,000. Obviously would love to see as many members as possible but geez thats a big number. Been a couple of seasons now since we won the GF so the hype has died a little for those who aren't serious rugby followers. I can remember going to games in 2012 and it seemed like going to a Reds game was 'the' thing to do on weekends, doesn't seem to be so much the case any more which would be reflected in membership numbers as well.

 

[Scoey]

50,000 is a good number and they will come close. I would be disappointed if they set their target the same or lower than the previous year.

Keep in mind that the memberships aren't all ticketed and they will pump the number of memberships up during the year with their 'special' memberships a-la the one match Tahs Membership last year complete with XXXX Brewery Tour ticket etc. If the Reds are looking good during the season they will also sell more Forever Reds and 3 game memberships so that people will get access to pre purchase for finals games if they seem likely.

 

[Scrubber2050]

50k would be great but unlikely

 

[Lindommer]

Turner only 26? Que? So, how old was he when he gassed the Saders' backs all those years ago at the SFS? I though it was pre the Force, but obviously I'm wrong.

 

[TOCC]

Just been on the Reds website, not trying to be too negative but does anyone else think 50,000 membership target is a bit large? Currently sitting just under 25,000. Obviously would love to see as many members as possible but geez thats a big number. Been a couple of seasons now since we won the GF so the hype has died a little for those who aren't serious rugby followers. I can remember going to games in 2012 and it seemed like going to a Reds game was 'the' thing to do on weekends, doesn't seem to be so much the case any more which would be reflected in membership numbers as well.

Reds membership are ahead in sales compared to the same point in 2012 and 2013

 

[gel]

Reds membership are ahead in sales compared to the same point in 2012 and 2013

But weren't the ticketed memberships the only ones available prior to the start of last season?

If so, I wonder what percentage of the current number are ticketed ones.

 

[Ash]

Turner only 26? Que? So, how old was he when he gassed the Saders' backs all those years ago at the SFS? I though it was pre the Force, but obviously I'm wrong.

Yup.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lachlan_Turner

Pretty sure he was 19 when he did that?

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Turner only 26? Que? So, how old was he when he gassed the Saders' backs all those years ago at the SFS? I though it was pre the Force, but obviously I'm wrong.

I think he finished school in 2005. Played with the NSW B team in 2006 and scored that try in 2007. Force started 2006.

 

[Ash]

So he must have been 20? I remember that try being late(r) in the season, so likely after his birthday in mid-May.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

So he must have been 20? I remember that try being late(r) in the season, so likely after his birthday in mid-May.

Probably still 19 given:

"On 25 May 2007, after a stellar Super 14 season, he made his debut for Australia A against Tonga at Aussie Stadium in Sydney."

His birthday is 11 May.

Edit - just found the 2007 draw. Crusaders game was 31 March (week 11 of 14)

 

[RugbyReg]

memberships will continue all year, until September. Will include 3 game memberships as well. And Rookies2Reds as Jnr Members. They will go damn close to 50,000. They have employed some bloody smart membership experts who know the market well.

 

[Train Without a Station]

Melbourne AFL clubs can get those numbers competing with 8 other teams. Brisbane may have half the population but there's none of the competition.

 

[TOCC]

But weren't the ticketed memberships the only ones available prior to the start of last season?

If so, I wonder what percentage of the current number are ticketed ones.

Nope, they have sold the forever reds membership since the 2011 season at least, I purchased one that year in the pre-season.

Ticketed/non-ticketed is largely irrelevant, there is likely a greater profit margin on non-ticketed members anyway.

 

[TOCC]

Melbourne AFL clubs can get those numbers competing with 8 other teams. Brisbane may have half the population but there's none of the competition.

Broncos have the largest NRL membership base from memory, and the Lions usually have between 20-30'000 members, so Brisbane isn't without competition..

Like Sydney, club memberships have never been a part of the Brisbane sporting culture, it's only in the last 5 years that the Broncos and Reds picked up their act. Lions have been good at it since the 90's.

 

[gel]

Nope, they have sold the forever reds membership since the 2011 season at least, I purchased one that year in the pre-season.

Ticketed/non-ticketed is largely irrelevant, there is likely a greater profit margin on non-ticketed members anyway.

I seem to recall they were available, but are you sure about last year though? I could have sworn that there was only the full season membership prior to the season start as I remember browsing their membership page thinking it was pretty ballsy.

I could be wrong, my memory is not as good as it once was.

I was pretty certain that they were definitely not offering the three game ones this time last year though:

Oh Qwerty, NSW have been offering '2 game membership packages' since their 2013 membership drive commenced last year..

Reds on the other-hand only began offering the discounted XXXX membership last week, at which point they had already signed up 25'000 members. Like 2012 they probably won't offer the discounted 3 game memberships until later in the season.