Reds 2015

[mxyzptlk]

Could G & G start a Boxing Forum?
Just to get the boxing fans out of this thread.
Please?
p.s and maybe a wrestling one as well.

HA, I'm done!

(kind of agree with you, though)

 

[TheBigDog]

Kerevi is currently rocking around in a knee brace I believe. Unfortunately this constant run of injuries has me worried about his longevity and may affect his selection early in the season, again.

 

[mxyzptlk]

9. Genia - but he better come out of the blocks quickly

How much of a threat to Genia is Nick Frisby?

Gotta love Frisby's Wikipedia page:

Known as one of the most talented sportsmen to ever grace the grass of a football field, Frisby's leadership and courage have collected a significant following.

 

[TOCC]

So, what is the starting team we are looking at?

1 Slipper
2, Saia/Hanson - who knows
3. Greg Holmes
4. Simmons
5. Horwill - his performances may leave door open - "blooding" for 2016 and all of that
6. Adam Thomson
7. Liam Gill
8. Jake Shatz
9. Genia - but he better come out of the blocks quickly
10. Quade Cooper
11. JOC (James O'Connor)
12, ????
13, ????
14. Turner - not JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ please
15, Hunt

Hooker isn't even a debate given Saia's form for the Wallabies in 2014, he was regularly in the top 3 performers on the EOYT and was in career best form.

 

[Wilson]

The position is still Genia's to lose, but if Frisby gets a shot he may well end up the preferred option by seasons end.

 

[TheBigDog]

I wouldn't be surprised if Frisby is given extended minutes this year and even starts a few games over Genia. The Reds will be cautious about Genia leaving after this season.

 

[TOCC]

word is we should know sooner then later on his intentions for next year

 

[Scrubber2050]

The position is still Genia's to lose, but if Frisby gets a shot he may well end up the preferred option by seasons end.

Probaby right. There is a large question mark over Genia staying at the Reds beyond 2015 and it will be interesting to see if he performs well.

Reckon he will (play well), simply because he is the third, possibly second halfback behind Phipps in Wallaby contention. Besides the bloke is a champion and I look forward to him performing at the level he is certainly capable of - it would be a real real +++++ to the Reds fortunes

 

[Marcelo]

It seems to me that Will has recovered some kgs since his last injury:

What do u think?

 

[USARugger]

I've read from a couple places that in 2011 Digby and Genia were the gym heroes of the Reds squad. Those short ranges of motion!

 

[Brendan Hume]

Not sure when Thomson arrives from Japan but he might be on the bench the first few rounds if he hasn't had time to adjust, will probably be the starting 6 fairly soon though. I think the centres will be tapuai and kerevi, hopefully in that order. CFS might pip turner for the wing, though his versatility may leave him on the bench.

Pretty sure Thompson is in Brisbane and has been doing a full pre-season.

 

[Brendan Hume]

How much of a threat to Genia is Nick Frisby?

I think this will be an interesting side note for the whole season. Remembering Genia has returned from injury, and was brought into the spring tour (early in my opinion) he would be considered a strong contender for the Wallabies 9 jersey. He will excel being a strong pack moving forward and with the options in the backs I would reckon Quade will be screaming for the ball if they get on the front foot. I reckon Frisby is a more dynamic attacking halfback at the moment, and better with slow ruck ball.
I reckon the decision on who's on the pitch will be based on a lot of things other than who is the 'best' halfback - how the forwards are playing (Frisby will suit the grinding slow forward game with some sniping and quick decision making around the base, but also in an open game where a lot of attention is focused on the spread to cover the dangerous Reds backs, there should be some space around the ruck), Genia's relationship with Cooper and how that translates to use of the backs, and the long term picture for Genia (although this should be a low priority when picking the side imo).

 

[Marcelo]

Pretty sure Thompson is in Brisbane and has been doing a full pre-season.

I'm not sure, he uploaded this photo 2 days ago:

Apparently that photo was taken in Sagamihara, Japan. Be anywhere, he is training and judging by the photo he's in great shape

 

[RugbyReg]

I've read from a couple places that in 2011 Digby and Genia were the gym heroes of the Reds squad. Those short ranges of motion!

If I recall correctly back in 2011 (its when I got to do that train with the team) the top 3 were Genia, Chibba and Benny Taps (2 and 3 might have been a different order). I remember Benny in particular went from looking like Benny Tubby to a real weapon.

Pretty sure Thompson is in Brisbane and has been doing a full pre-season.

Nup, end of the month, early Feb depending on how his team fairs.

 

[Scoey]

What is the go with the Hannibal Lecter mask????

 

[Braveheart81]

What is the go with the Hannibal Lecter mask????

It's an altitude training mask. It restricts the airflow to mimic being at altitude.

 

[TOCC]

What is the go with the Hannibal Lecter mask????

Restricts oxygen to simulate high altitude training


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[Scrubber2050]

Restricts oxygen to simulate high altitude training


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Shit - how tough would that be - the restricting of oxygen - I used to run around with a funnel in my mouth trying to get extra

 

[Braveheart81]

Shit - how tough would that be - the restricting of oxygen - I used to run around with a funnel in my mouth trying to get extra

Are you sure you were trying to get oxygen and not beer?

 

[qwerty51]

Is Genia's Bath not confirmed yet? I know all the NH scribes speak about him at Bath next year as a done deal.