Reds 2015

[Ash]

I packed down against Steve's brother or cousin in 2nd or 3rd grade a couple years ago. Guy absolutely obliterated my spine as I gave a good 20kg on him + 6 inches. I still maintain I'm an inch shorter after that season.

There were four Kefu brothers: Toutai (number 8.), Steve (inside centre), Fa'leo (spelling?) (number 8.), and Mafileo (outside centre). Toutai went to Cav Road high school I think, the next three to BSHS.

Toutai everyone knows about, and probably Steve too.

Fa'leo was supposed to be the most talented brother, and played first grade premiership rugby as young as 16 (I think?). However, he badly damaged his neck at the bottom of a ruck around ~20 years old and was never expected to play again. He return to premiership rugby eventually, but was never the same player. If you packed down against a Kefu, it may be been Fa'leo if he was still playing, although I thought he did eventually give it away. He played a hard style of rugby for a young kid, from what I remember. Fa'leo was definitely not small.

Mafi went to France to play rugby at a young age, and ended up at Toulon a few years later before eventually returning to the ITM cup a couple years ago. I think he's retired from rugby now, but am not too sure. He was the smallest of the brothers height wise, but he sure grew into his body in Toulon.

 

[hammertimethere]

Mafi has played a bit of prems for Souths in the last 18 months. I think that was bit of a swansong and he's hung them up now as well.

There was another one, Simi, who is definitely the biggest but wasn't as good a player as the rest. Nice bloke though, does the Reds weekly premier rugby wrap video.

 

[TheBigDog]

Article today from Jim Tucker regarding Hunt and JOC (James O'Connor) coming to the Reds next year. Nothing really new and also confirms that Davies, Toua and Shipperly all gone next year.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...klustre-backline/story-fnii0ksb-1226956623753

 

[RugbyReg]

any clarrity as to where Shippers is going anyone?

the below comment is both exciting and infuriating. Reds Happy, no need to comment, we know your perspective.

Despite speculation regarding our player retention, I reiterate we will announce the full picture at the appropriate time,” Carmichael said.
“However, our fans can be assured we identified and addressed our recruitment priorities within the squad some time ago and are now well positioned for 2015 and beyond.”

 

[FilthRugby]

2015 Brothers Reds Representatives = 0.

Good luck Ships

 

[Jets]

I do find it a bit odd that Carmichael is the contact on player recruitment. I would have thought Sam Cordingely or Richard Graham would be the go to people in regards to the squad make up.

 

[Ignoto]

Man Carmichael, being well positioned means you've secured the players you want already. Unless there's some unveiling event you're keeping everything secret for, I doubt you're in a good position. More of a precarious position that this could all backfire and shit and fan collide together.

 

[Troy]

Not sure if this is confirmed yet:

RaboDirect Rebels ‏@MelbourneRebels 3m
NEWS | The @RaboDirectAU Rebels have signed Australia U20s star fullback Jonah Placid on a two year deal, relocating from Queensland.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Well, with JOC (James O'Connor) and Hunt, Jim Carmichael obviously didn't think we need a fullback of this lad's talent - another loss ????????

 

[suckerforred]

Jesus H Christ. No matter how good JOC (James O'Connor) & Hunt are I am hoping that there are a few more recruits to be seen cause we seem to be losing not only the up and comers but also the experienced ones.

 

[suckerforred]

So I was just thinking, by the end of this year we will have lost the following from the back line over the last couple of years:

Morahan
Lance
Toua
Davies
Shipperly

Maybe JOC (James O'Connor) is being targeted as a fullback........

 

[I like to watch]

I dont know what you Guys are bothered about.
Placid can come home in 2 years time,by then he might just about be ready for this level.

 

[TheBigDog]

suckerforred you can add Ioane to that list as well, pretty much cleaned out all our outside backs since the 2011 championship.

 

[suckerforred]

Problem is though Iltw that he just might not come home......... We seem to let a lot of talent slip through our fingers for one reason or another when they show the potential but for what ever reason 'they' couldn't be fagged putting the time into them.

 

[suckerforred]

suckerforred you can add Ioane to that list as well, pretty much cleaned out all our outside backs since the 2011 championship.

I knew I was missing one......

 

[Scoey]

I dont know what you Guys are bothered about.
Placid can come home in 2 years time,by then he might just about be ready for this level.

They don't always come home. Placid would be one of the few kids I wouldn't like to gamble on either. Should've just kept him at the Reds.


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[RugbyReg]

Digby

 

[I like to watch]

They don't always come home. Placid would be one of the few kids I wouldn't like to gamble on either. Should've just kept him at the Reds.


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You have obviously seen more of him.
From my POV he is not a standout in the 20's squad.
There is only one back in that squad with a full pro contract.
You can't sign them all at that age.

 

[Cat_A]

I knew I was missing one..

Also Harris and Toua

 

[tranquility]

You have obviously seen more of him.
From my POV he is not a standout in the 20's squad.
There is only one back in that squad with a full pro contract.
You can't sign them all at that age.

You"ve gotta sign some of them though..