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Train Without a Station
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Thanks Reg. Hopefully we see more of Fattal in the NRC this year then. Potentially him and Murday for Country and McDuling and Kotze for City.
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Bobby Sands
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Undoubtedly.
But just as far as athletes go, and age for that matter. Thor and Paraka let's say, are just miles apart in shape. Given the NRC and another full pre-season, I think it's crazy how much potential the man has to grow. The fact that he is already playing so well, technical issues aside, is kind of frightful for a prop of that age. I can't think I've seen one like him, even Kitschoff who was regularly playing for the Stormers at 19 was a different style to him. SK will be a formidable player for a looooong time, I hope THor can be for us. Greg will be very good mentor for him too.
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Bobby Sands
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I have never seen Fattal play, but he has all the attributes on paper. Young, massive, went to TSS - sounds alot like Rob Simmo doesn't it? I look forward to seeing / hearing how he goes - because on paper he seems like a Monty to be the next development lock. But I shouldn't get too excited, as they take a long time to become ripe (except for the Saffas!)
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Reg, i haven't seen too many of his matches so I'm going off just what i watched on the weekend and i raise his scrummaging technique as an issue because his opposite number the Sione the 'Tongan Predator' Na'a Helu gave him a real lesson in scrummaging, some of Sione's technique of boring in was illegal but its up to Taniela to deal with this.
If you watch the first 3 scrums you can easily see the poor body positioning from Taniela, his shoulders are often lower then his hips and even just before the engagement he is shifting his bodyweight to get a better position.
These are the time stamps of all the scrums in the first half, i didnt watch the second half but its definitely a points victory to Sione... Thor will be all the better for it.
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46.15
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Bobby Sands
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Exactly.
Of course he isn't the finished article, far from it. But the signs he is showing at this stage is beyond promising.
Of course he isn't the finished article, far from it. But the signs he is showing at this stage is beyond promising.
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Phil Kearns (64)
Yeah you'd think it could only be as a hooker, and then only if someone was leaving. We're pretty full up on props with just about everyone either delivering already or full of potential.
Although if Daley's latest injury is bad enough to force him out of the game that might offer Anae an opportunity.
Although if Daley's latest injury is bad enough to force him out of the game that might offer Anae an opportunity.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
If Albert is coming back to the Reds........ best indication I has seen yet as to a change in coaching personnel.
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John Thornett (49)
Anae would be ideal as a hooker.
I think we have some good props coming through in Parraka, Fa'agase and Talaki, but hooker could need some strengthening.
Andrew Ready is quality, I have no doubts about him having a good Super Rugby career. But if Fainga'a leaves, we could really use an experienced hooker to back up Chibba and Ready.
I think we have some good props coming through in Parraka, Fa'agase and Talaki, but hooker could need some strengthening.
Andrew Ready is quality, I have no doubts about him having a good Super Rugby career. But if Fainga'a leaves, we could really use an experienced hooker to back up Chibba and Ready.
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Dave Cowper (27)
I think i just saw on Ultimate Rugby that UJ Seuteni started at 10 for Toulon on the weekend. Im not sure how he played but since he wasnt pulled at all abd played the full 80 i suppose he wasnt horrible. Could he be someone we try to lure back home? Surely he would have been a better back up then Paia'aua.
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Train Without a Station
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I'm sure he would. Unless he would do it for the same price as Paia'aua it's a moot point though.
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Mark Ella (57)
Albert may be the perfect match at Hooker. Not worried about Saia but the other bloke.
gees, let's give Duncan a chance shall we? A source I have, whom I respect greatly, who has been involved in Jnr teams for many many years, reckons he's one of the best he's seen.
I'm prepared to give him more than a dozen games of rugby this year to prove his abilities.
I'm prepared to give him more than a dozen games of rugby this year to prove his abilities.
not me. I'm a big fan. Saia is obviously a recent Wallaby but is inconsistent and increasingly an injury concern. Plus he remains the package deal with his brother for whom I think the Reds have less and less need.
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Rocky Elsom (76)
Coach Thompson should be able to knock him into shape during the Under 20's campaign in Italy at Jnr RWC.
Give him some QPR club games and some decent exposure during the NRC, and then we may be in a position to pass some judgement on him.
Give him some QPR club games and some decent exposure during the NRC, and then we may be in a position to pass some judgement on him.
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Mark Ella (57)
mate I was talking about Chibba - it concerns me that HE hasn't re-signed ?????
fair call. He's very matey with a lot of the Tahs and we know they are likely to be looking for another hooker next year.
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