You're not the only one, Gwm, they didn't tell me either. When was this announced?
Methinks the Reds have quantity but not the right quality balance in the backrow pool.
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You're not the only one, Gwm, they didn't tell me either. When was this announced?
Methinks the Reds have quantity but not the right quality balance in the backrow pool.
It's probably an indication of what they are looking for as a squad. The match day 23 could well run with five back rowers to keep the pace of the game up.
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Steve Williams (59)
Its great news - but am I the only one wondering how they can keep signing (and re-signing) all of these internationals, and stay under the salary cap?
There must be some big paycuts, creative ARU topups or a lot of promises about future gigs at the QRU going on.
There must be some big paycuts, creative ARU topups or a lot of promises about future gigs at the QRU going on.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
If I was the Reds, I'd take this as an opportunity to experiment with different non-traditional back row combinations and rotate a bit throughout the season (Smith, for one, probably shouldn't play every game).
Sure, there's a reason most teams run a traditional back row, but plenty of teams are successful doing different things. Houston, Tui, Higgers - that would be interesting.
Sure, there's a reason most teams run a traditional back row, but plenty of teams are successful doing different things. Houston, Tui, Higgers - that would be interesting.
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David Wilson (68)
Awesome pack. Mostly brilliant in the starting backs but I wonder at depth on the bench backs. We will want a couple of guys to shine coming out of the pre-season. Maranta maybe?
Depth at 10 and 15 could be tested. Does anyone know how Hunt's injury is progressing?
I'm not sure that on paper it's a squad that will shake up the Kiwi's, but a genuine contender for topping the Aussie conference. It's up to the coaching team now.
Depth at 10 and 15 could be tested. Does anyone know how Hunt's injury is progressing?
I'm not sure that on paper it's a squad that will shake up the Kiwi's, but a genuine contender for topping the Aussie conference. It's up to the coaching team now.
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Bill Watson (15)
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Mark Ella (57)
Optimism alive and well for the Reds 2017.
Forward pack looks great, the backs ok. Cooper and Kerevi will make a huge difference.
Some early wins to boost confidence and anything can happen.
Tahs and Brumbies on a slide downwards, Rebels on the up.. Force at par again.
Reds could very easily top the Aussie conference.
Forward pack looks great, the backs ok. Cooper and Kerevi will make a huge difference.
Some early wins to boost confidence and anything can happen.
Tahs and Brumbies on a slide downwards, Rebels on the up.. Force at par again.
Reds could very easily top the Aussie conference.
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David Wilson (68)
It's like a chipped tooth. Once you notice it you cant stop prodding it!
Thanks for the article - really giving Reds fans some fat to chew on.
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Bill Watson (15)
that just re-enforces stories I have been hearing about numerous people turning down the opportunity - hope it is just all talk and I am wrong though.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I wonder if people have realised that the grass is greener at home, especially when you have earnt a lot of money you can now invest and get back to your own house and family.
If I was a super rugby player who debuted at say 22 years old I think (with an old mans wisdom) I would play in S15 for 4 years to get a reputation, play in France or Japan from 26-28/29 for big money and buy a house or three in Brisbane, one for my return and two or three as investments for retirement and then return for however long the Reds would take me, hopefully a 3 year contract with possible extensions.
I hate losing our favorite players but also want them to have a successful life.
I think the return to Australia is not influenced as much by coaching as the initial decision to leave.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
THE SQUAD IS:
HOOKERS:
- Stephen Moore
- Andrew Ready
- Alex Mafi
- James Slipper
- Sam Talakai
- Sef Fa’agase
- Taniela Tupou
- Pettowa Paraka
- Markus Vanzati
- Cadeyrn Neville
- Rob Simmons
- Kane Douglas
- Izack Rodda
- Lukhan Tui
- Adam Korczyk
- Scott Higginbotham
- Hendrick Tui
- George Smith
- Michael Gunn
- Leroy Houston
- Caleb Timu
- Reece Hewatt
- Nick Frisby
- James Tuttle
- Moses Sorovi
- Quade Cooper
- Jake McIntyre
- Henry Taefu
- Duncan Paia’aua
- Samu Kerevi
- Campbell Magnay
- Izaia Perese
- Lachlan Maranta
- Eto Nabuli
- Chris Feauai-Sautia
- Chris Kuridrani
- Karmichael Hunt
- Jayden Ngamanu
Tahs, have recruited very well, they have a really good, but young, squad, I expect them to finish second in the conference
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Peter Sullivan (51)
what I would pick
HOOKERS:
HOOKERS:
- 2-Stephen Moore
- 16-Andrew Ready
- 1- James Slipper
- 17- Sam Talakai
- 18- Sef Fa’agase
- 3- Taniela Tupou
- 4- Rob Simmons
- 19- Kane Douglas
- 5- Lukhan Tui
- 23- Cadeyrn Neville
- 6- Scott Higginbotham
- 20- Hendrick Tui
- 7- George Smith
- 8- Leroy Houston
- 21- Caleb Timu
- 9- Nick Frisby
- 10- Quade Cooper
- 12- Duncan Paia’aua
- 13- Samu Kerevi
- 22- Campbell Magnay
- 14- Izaia Perese
- 11- Eto Nabuli
- 15- Karmichael Hunt
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