Reds 2017
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Mark Ella (57)
IMO Link was a very good strategist of the game. He would study the opposition and formulate a game plan to often counter the strengths and explore weaknesses in the opposition.
He probably had the players to implement the plan. I think he also let players (best example is Quade and Genia) play what was in front of them.
His philosophy seemed to be that because players were good enough to get to this level let them play. No doubt coaching of shills defence blah blah.
I think Stiles and his assistants will be more in that type of mould. Extensive consultation with senior players and an all-round feeling of inclusiveness . It has the promise of a very good environment.
As long as we beat the Waratahs it will be a successful year.
He will just see your Bernardi and raise you a Hanson.Turn it up, you guys elected Bernardi
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John Hipwell (52)
You've gotta think Malcolm Roberts'd easily trump Nick Xenophon for loopiness. Queensland win this one hands down.
Shall I bring up the cricket result yesterday?
Justice for Burns!!!
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Turn it up, you guys elected Bernardi
he is a sensible choice but how did they ever choose to elect Sarah Hanson-Young
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
...so all have all coach and player positions been filled?? If so we have a long wait until Feb with not much to speculate over. I wonder how many of Quade, Moore and the other big names will play in the 10s tournament. Has all the ingredients for a ripper day: rugger, sun and fizz.
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
Does the ARU have any input into the running of it?? Or only as a 3rd party due to the super rugby sides being contracted with them.
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ARU don't have much input. Big money to the winner so it will be one of those CEO v Coach situations I reckon. Each Aussie team for sure could do with the prize money boost but coaches will be keen to manage players in the lead up to the season kick off just weeks later.
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Dave Cowper (27)
I cant decide whether playing dads army at the 10s would be a good or bad thing. Surely Higgers, Houston, and douglas and to a lesser extent Quade and Smith could all use a hit out so we can gauge where they are at. But at the same time, because of some of their ages we need to be managing their workload more. Gonna be a great tournament though.
I have no idea what you need in a 10s team, but perhaps something like this (acknowledging we are meant to pick our 5 (?) best/biggest paid players)
10 Eto Nabuli
9 Izaia Perese
8 Samu Kerevi
7 Quade Cooper
6 Nick Frisby
5 Adam Korczyk
4 Cadeyrn Neville
3 Taniela Tupou
2 Andrew Ready
1 Sef Fa'agase
11 Alex Mafi
12 Pettowa Paraka
13 James Slipper
14 Lukhan Tui
15 Caleb Timu
16 Moses Sorovi
17 Duncan Paia'aua
18 Lachlan Maranta
10 Eto Nabuli
9 Izaia Perese
8 Samu Kerevi
7 Quade Cooper
6 Nick Frisby
5 Adam Korczyk
4 Cadeyrn Neville
3 Taniela Tupou
2 Andrew Ready
1 Sef Fa'agase
11 Alex Mafi
12 Pettowa Paraka
13 James Slipper
14 Lukhan Tui
15 Caleb Timu
16 Moses Sorovi
17 Duncan Paia'aua
18 Lachlan Maranta
With the 10s being treated as a Super Rugby trial I'd be surprised if the squad sizes are limited. My guess is that the Super sides will field pretty big squads and give lots of players a run.
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Tony Shaw (54)
It's a bit of an unknown and I reckon the proof will be in the pudding. We win the thing and don't have any injuries then it was worth it 10 times over. We lose a couple of key units and don't come away with the cash and you can bet your last dollar that the keyboard warriors will be screaming Reds Administration incompetence for even contemplating entering a side in the tournament.
The reality will likely lay somewhere in between.
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I don't think Moore and Smith will play central roles to the tens, Smith will be coming off the Top league season and Moore being a Wallaby, already has a reduced pre-season.
I think the non-Wallabies will form the primary role within the squad supplemented with players like Quade, Frisby, Houston etc.
I think the non-Wallabies will form the primary role within the squad supplemented with players like Quade, Frisby, Houston etc.
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
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Tony Shaw (54)
Pretty sure Brothers were using him out in the backs at least a little bit the season just gone. Say off set piece like a lineout, he'd be standing out in the midfield and come steaming onto a flat pass then wreaking havoc with their either breaking the line or getting well over the ad line.
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
And at wing for kick returns. Hilarity ensued.... except for the first defender.
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