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Mark Ella (57)
Sounds alright but for him to be the right fit for the Reds, he would need to be able to make a transition to a loose forward.
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Sounds alright but for him to be the right fit for the Reds, he would need to be able to make a transition to a loose forward.
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John Thornett (49)
He started playing for Saracens and worked his way up through the academy to the starting side in 2008, he debuted for the Eagles in '08 as well. His stint in the NFL only lasted about a year and he's been back in rugby for nearly a year now.
Hardly an NFL player
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Frank Nicholson (4)
Would love to see the Reds put in an offer for Carmichael Hunt now that he's a free agent. Genia, Hunt, O'Connor, Cooper, Sautia, Turner, Shipperley, Fainga'a, Kerevi
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Bill Watson (15)
Worked for the Tah's when they signed Folau, certainly improved their team. K. Hunt would most probably also boost Red's audiences- something that hasn't really happened at the Tah's.
I heard that they're looking to hire Steve Waugh as a consultant to help with their defence.
Waugh's defensive technique and concentration were second to none and the Reds think he has a lot to offer them.
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John Hipwell (52)
I heard that they're looking to hire Steve Waugh as a consultant to help with their defence.
Waugh's defensive technique and concentration were second to none and the Reds think he has a lot to offer them.
He will be busy after consulting the Tahs on the art of the poker face. Cheika has unfortunately missed the last few classes.
Marcel Marceau was brought in for that role. Unfortunately Cheika was sick on the day when Marcel said that you only pretend you're stuck behind a pane of glass and need to break your way out.
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Rocky Elsom (76)
With the current uncertainty of James BrandO'Bieber in 2015, I think it is time to recant statements made by me during the Perth Airport Saga, when I said that the only Australian Franchise that could manage him was the Reds.
That view was based on him having done a Nate Myles in his nest with the Rebels and Force, full rosters at the Ponies, a fragile changing room morale and culture at the Tahs, and a strong administration and culture at the Reds.
I'm now not so sure that the changing room morale and culture at the Reds is as robust as it was at the start of the year or when I proclaimed that the Reds would be capable of managing The Brand. If it isn't robust, then no matter how reformed the Brand is (and I'm yet to see any evidence of genuine reform), then the last thing the Reds need is a proven toxic influence in their changing room in 2015. He may win the Reds some games, but at what cost to the team?
It is likely that there will either be a brand new coach, or a coach on a final warning running the show in 2015, and he is not going to need the distraction of nursemaiding The Brand to add to the pressure he will be under.
Given the current climate in Camp Reds, I'd recommend forget The Brand, and work on improving the skills of the local lads.
That view was based on him having done a Nate Myles in his nest with the Rebels and Force, full rosters at the Ponies, a fragile changing room morale and culture at the Tahs, and a strong administration and culture at the Reds.
I'm now not so sure that the changing room morale and culture at the Reds is as robust as it was at the start of the year or when I proclaimed that the Reds would be capable of managing The Brand. If it isn't robust, then no matter how reformed the Brand is (and I'm yet to see any evidence of genuine reform), then the last thing the Reds need is a proven toxic influence in their changing room in 2015. He may win the Reds some games, but at what cost to the team?
It is likely that there will either be a brand new coach, or a coach on a final warning running the show in 2015, and he is not going to need the distraction of nursemaiding The Brand to add to the pressure he will be under.
Given the current climate in Camp Reds, I'd recommend forget The Brand, and work on improving the skills of the local lads.
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Cooper, Genia, Hunt, JOC (James O'Connor), Tapuai, Sautia Etc would be as good as the Hurricanes backline.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
For a cool couple of grand a month I'll happily babysit JOC (James O'Connor) if necessary. Hell the pubs will be closing here nice and early so there's only so much mischief he can get up to. All we need is the facial recognition software to be up and running and tell all the clubs what a trouble maker he is.
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Steve Williams (59)
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Why not? Does he have a signed contract for 2015 with the Brumbies?
Or is he on the market?
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Mark Ella (57)
Mate he'd llove living in the sunny warm clim of the most liveable city in the world - might have to get a haircut for the climate
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Steve Williams (59)
It's almost a done deal to stay
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Mark Ella (57)
Just like Genia going to the Force a couple of years ago
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Yeah, this story says off contract but his preference is to stay in Canberra.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/...enry-Speight-itching-to-press-Wallabies-claim
So if anyone at the QRU is reading this, please get on the phone to Henry's Manager this afternoon with a big $$$ offer.
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David Codey (61)
Signing a winger will change nothing for the Reds.
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Well it would change their backline and probably game plan if they landed a linebreaker like Speight.
And they've missed Fardy already. Maybe they should also have a look at this young lad to come over from Auckland as a development player.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/10043495/Turbo-Tupou-explosive-hat-trick-wows
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Mark Ella (57)
It appears that the Reds 2015 and beyond negotiating style and opening the money bags is similar to a dwarf chicken's arsehole - very very tight - unlikely they'll chuck too much at him particularly since it seems negotiations are continuing with Mr O'Connor
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