Reds 2017

[TOCC]

Hunt will be gone at the end of 2017, probably head to France or Japan.. He hasn't earned his current contract value and he won't be offered the same again in 2018. Reds need to look for a long term fullback replacement, they reportedly missed out on Maddocks, I can't see the getting Kalyn Ponga either and as mentioned Holmes has disciplinary issues...

 

[Highlander35]

Ben Lucas? Think he's contracted for the 16/17 Season, but then a free agent.

Or Josh Coward, think he's up here now

 

[Sully]

I think Hunt will be gone at the end of 2017, probably head to France or Japan.. I think He hasn't earned his current contract value and he won't be offered the same again in 2018. I think Reds need to look for a long term fullback replacement, they reportedly missed out on Maddocks, I can't see the getting Kalyn Ponga either and as mentioned Holmes has disciplinary issues.

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[TOCC]

Fair enough Sully that is my opinion and not fact, but do you really think Hunt has played like a $700'000/season player and do you think the ARU will offer him a top-up for 2018?

I like Hunt, I think he has done a pretty good job In an underperforming team but neither the ARU/Reds have made value for money from Hunt, on or off the field.

Even if he is offered a contract it will be downgraded from the initial one he signed, and common sense says given he will then be 30/31 he make the shift north.

 

[Tip]

Hunt will be gone at the end of 2017, probably head to France or Japan.. He hasn't earned his current contract value and he won't be offered the same again in 2018.

The Reds would have a much better return on their Hunt venture if they realised that a squad with 3 flyhalfs worth 60k a year does not equal a flyhalf worth 180k.

Considering McIntyre plays ridiculously deep and always runs towards the corner post, the Reds only effective backline play has been the Kerevi Crash ball.

I'd liken Hunt's season(2016) as similar to DHP against England. Looks pretty dangerous in attack, makes the right decision, safe under the high ball.

He, along with his team have been severely hampered by a 10 that hasn't progressed one iota in 15 months.

 

[tragic]

Quade's officially activated the exit clause from yr 2 of his Toulon contract.
I guess he's back unless the rebels poach him - For better or worse

http://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/...s/news-story/13c65e72490cb34a25c479be309eb7da

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Mate. Any bloke who chucks his head in the middle of a rugby scrum with both hands effectively behind his back isn't that smart.

But yet some of Rugby's greatest Test Captains, Coaches and Characters have been Hookers.

Yin and Yang in life.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Fair enough Sully that is my opinion and not fact, but do you really think Hunt has played like a $700'000/season player and do you think the ARU will offer him a top-up for 2018?

I like Hunt, I think he has done a pretty good job In an underperforming team but neither the ARU/Reds have made value for money from Hunt, on or off the field.

Even if he is offered a contract it will be downgraded from the initial one he signed, and common sense says given he will then be 30/31 he make the shift north.

Why would the ARU offer Hunt a top-up.

Don't you have to play for the Wallabies for 2 years before that happens ?

Fuck they would't top up the Aussie Captain, Mowen

 

[Troy]

Listening to a recent GAGR pod, Bob Dwyer had big raps on Hunt. I think he's still improving but has been hampered by injury lately!

 

[emuarse]

But yet some of Rugby's greatest Test Captains, Coaches and Characters have been Hookers.

Yin and Yang in life.

Not to mention those ladies loitering on street corners down Fortitude Valley way after dark.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Listening to a recent GAGR pod, Bob Dwyer had big raps on Hunt. I think he's still improving but has been hampered by injury lately!

I don't listen to Bob

 

[TSR]

Mate. Any bloke who chucks his head in the middle of a rugby scrum with both hands effectively behind his back isn't that smart.

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What are you talking about. I get to pack scrums then bludge on the wing. I think it's genius. I don't even have to push in the scrum.

 

[Gnostic]

I don't listen to Bob

Your Rugby knowledge is poorer for that. Disagree all you want but Bob has a brilliant rugby brain and looking at the game from different angles has certainly broadened my appreciation of the game.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Your Rugby knowledge is poorer for that. Disagree all you want but Bob has a brilliant rugby brain and looking at the game from different angles has certainly broadened my appreciation of the game.

HE has HIS opinion on certain players and play, probably based on what has been before.

I think it is an overstatement that he has a "brilliant rugby brain"

But THAT is YOUR opinion which, of coarse, is duly respected.

 

[Sully]

He won a world cup. Nothing else needs to be said.

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[Bobby Sands]

HE has HIS opinion on certain players and play, probably based on what has been before.

I think it is an overstatement that he has a "brilliant rugby brain"

But THAT is YOUR opinion which, of coarse, is duly respected.

 

[Jets]

Anyone else think that the recent performance of England, with pretty much the same squad as the RWC, might count against Lancaster? I am really hopeful that if he gets the gig that his soul searching and sacking are the making of him and not a sign of things to come.


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[upthereds#!]

Anyone else think that the recent performance of England, with pretty much the same squad as the RWC, might count against Lancaster? I am really hopeful that if he gets the gig that his soul searching and sacking are the making of him and not a sign of things to come.


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I think the squad has changed a bit but has made a big difference..

Itoje, Vunipola, (LHP), Vunipola (n8), and a George Smith inspired Haskall. It's evident that 3 of those guys are now 3 of their best.

 

[dru]

I think the squad has changed a bit but has made a big difference..

Itoje, Vunipola, (LHP), Vunipola (n8), and a George Smith inspired Haskall. It's evident that 3 of those guys are now 3 of their best.

All issues under the control of the HC, though.

 

[Jets]

It not like those players weren't available though. Itoje is really the only change in personnel. The performance of the others is drastically different under Jones. I'm not saying Lancaster won't be a good coach but it just got me thinking.


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