Reds 2017

[Ignoto]

Geeezzzzz we have some kind of depth and coverage at most positions outside of 10, 11, 14 and 15.

The back three will be our biggest weakness defensively and offensively they're too similar; guys who run at blokes rather than around or have multiple facets to their game.

 

[RugbyReg]

I am really intrigued by the backrow.

From my perspective the 'best 3' is

8 Higgers
7 Smith
6 Tui

Tui was fantastic for us last year and made crucial metres close to the ruck. If Leroy was able to do that, then he might sneak into this 3 at 8 with Higgers going to 6.

We probably need Higgers for the lineout and that sets him apart for all other lineout options other than Korczyk (discounting Hewatt).

Smith and Higgers are probably both picked on reputation at the moment though and perhaps we lose the on-ball focus (acknowledging Ready does a decent job at that) and play:

8 Houston
7 Tui
6 Higgers

Of course the wild card here is Caleb Timu has such raw potential. Really excited about him, but it's just a shame he didn't play NRC.

He's only signed until the end of 2017 so he probably has the most pressure on him, but I would like to think he will effectively replace Tui in 2018.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Tahs, have recruited very well, they have a really good, but young, squad, I expect them to finish second in the conference

Behind the Reds Fatprop ?

 

[Scrubber2050]

I thinks a huge job for Stiles will be managing the bench.

Depth in the backrow although some are probably unable to go the 80.. Question will be as to when those guys are actually replaced

 

[Jets]

Very happy to have Higgers back. I actually think a bit more rotation like the NH teams use might be in order with the back row. I like both Higgers and Houston at 8 for different reasons.

 

[upthereds#!]

Who is 16: Hanson is your squad? Is that meant to be Ready?

yes

 

[upthereds#!]

lose greene, now mason...but thankgod we have mcintyre.

 

[upthereds#!]

Any more info on Reece Hewat? Physical stats?

Know he played Schoolboy 2015.....did he play Aus u20 this year or even Qld U20? Thought Wright was the local no.7 that played in those teams. Is he injured and that's why he didn't play NRC? Just surprised to see him in the senior squad and not development squad.

With a clear pathway set out in Schoolboy, Qld u20, Aus u20, NRC, Development Squad, Senior Squad, surprised to see a Backrower skip them.

 

[TOCC]

Happy to have Higgers back, but I feel as though his game has plateaued or at least regressed slightly over the years.. his form in the NRC last year wasn't really that of a standout player likewise in Japan.. will make for good variety and depth in the back row though

 

[biggsy]

I didn't realise Higgers could play as a lock\6 option

You didnt watch many Reds and Wallabies games when higgers was playing.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Happy to have Higgers back, but I feel as though his game has plateaued or at least regressed slightly over the years.. his form in the NRC last year wasn't really that of a standout player.. will make for good variety and depth in the back row though

Higgers return is a restart.

Hopefully he will be motivated at being back at Ballymore

 

[fatprop]

Behind the Reds Fatprop ?

The Reds would have to be favourites

 

[fatprop]

You didnt watch many Reds and Wallabies games when higgers was playing.

nah, none, never .............................

 

[Scrubber2050]

The Reds would have to be favourites

Hope filly. Reds fans need some success.

Maybe its our turn in 2017

Early days but a few games in will be a much better indication of what is to follow

 

[RugbyReg]

Any more info on Reece Hewat? Physical stats?

Know he played Schoolboy 2015...did he play Aus u20 this year or even Qld U20? Thought Wright was the local no.7 that played in those teams. Is he injured and that's why he didn't play NRC? Just surprised to see him in the senior squad and not development squad.

With a clear pathway set out in Schoolboy, Qld u20, Aus u20, NRC, Development Squad, Senior Squad, surprised to see a Backrower skip them.

he has been injured all year. Last rugby he played (apparently) was schoolboys. He must have some wraps on him.

 

[USARugger]

The Reds would have to be favourites

You bastard

 

[Beer Baron]

he has been injured all year. Last rugby he played (apparently) was schoolboys. He must have some wraps on him.

2 years i think, captain in final year

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[amirite]

I suspect Higgers and Tui (maybe Smith too) will be slow started this year, coming back from Japan is no easy task.

 

[girtbysea]

Any more info on Reece Hewat? Physical stats?

Know he played Schoolboy 2015...did he play Aus u20 this year or even Qld U20? Thought Wright was the local no.7 that played in those teams. Is he injured and that's why he didn't play NRC? Just surprised to see him in the senior squad and not development squad.

With a clear pathway set out in Schoolboy, Qld u20, Aus u20, NRC, Development Squad, Senior Squad, surprised to see a Backrower skip them.

Generally like the look of this squad but find the Maranta inclusion puzzling. Can think of at least half a dozen QPR back 3 who would have been a better option, now and looking forward.

 

[Slim 293]

The Reds must be paying a fortune in ground hire fees next year.........