Reds 2018

[Zero_Cool]

And herein lies the problem with Thorn's approach.

If you want coverage, you have to generate it.

I think this is the advantage of Thorn's approach -- they don't want media attention.

 

[TSR]

Of course Thorn wants coverage. He’s not an idiot. It is vital to any successful sporting organisation.

But he appears to accept that if he wants the right type of coverage it needs to be earned and is prepared to play the long game to achieve that.

 

[liquor box]

The Reds need to hire a journalism student or qualified journalist to produce items for all types of outlets at no charge, just consider it an advertising cost.

It should not be hard to do and it will get exposure.

 

[Sully]

The Reds need to hire a journalism student or qualified journalist to produce items for all types of outlets at no charge, just consider it an advertising cost.

It should not be hard to do and it will get exposure.

They provide plenty of material and have quite a good media department.

 

[Zero_Cool]

They provide plenty of material and have quite a good media department.

I do agree they have actually stepped up their media of late. They have those little write ups on games from years gone by. As well as getting all their top Club Rugby games on Youtube.

 

[dru]

They provide plenty of material and have quite a good media department.

It's true. But this year it seemed they stood back quickly during the off season. I'm not sure how well they are back to normal right now.

As usual, they lead all Aus franchises in promoting the premier comp. Loving what they are doing there. But for Super? Not so much this year.

 

[Sully]

The stuff I get from the Brumbies isvtop notch too. The Waratahs not so much. The Rebels didn't put me on their mailing list despite my request.

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[Zero_Cool]

So Quade has looked okay for Souths.

 

[Bobby Sands]

I had no idea how good Sam Greene was

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[Strewthcobber]

First half was good, but allowing 5 tries in the second half to the second worst attack in the comp seems a bit of an issue

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[Brumby Jack]

Higgers has a calf injury and could be grade 1 or 2 according to Thorn but stressed he's 'not qualified' to diagnose but he left on crutches.

Ben Lucas obviously had a bad concussion and is unlikely for next week and will get checked for structural damage.

Tupou a bump on the shoulder but will get it checked out

 

[Scoey]

That’s the first time this season I’ve seen us lose (in varying degrees) that apparent mental toughness and belief. We looked a bit lost in patches. It was a fear of mine that the bye might halt our momentum a bit.
Nothing for it now but to work hard and turn it back around.

 

[Brumby Runner]

With such a young/inexperienced side, Scoey, it was always bound to happen, if not last night then at some time during the season. Will be a good learning exercise for them.

 

[wamberal]

With such a young/inexperienced side, Scoey, it was always bound to happen, if not last night then at some time during the season. Will be a good learning exercise for them.

I did not see much of the game, but the earlyish rolling maul try was staggeringly easily done. Like a knife through butter.

 

[SouthernX]

So do we need to have a discussion again about DP?

I just went back and read the Team list announcment for the Brumbies game and it mentioned that Duncan was dropped from the 23 to accomodate Nabuli return to the wing.

As Nabuli was ruled out prior to the Brumbies game and they went with Ngamanu on the wing (totally out of the blue) do you think DP might of been left out for strategic purposes (game plan setup that you trained all week with CFS at 13 & having a wing for wing roster swap makes most sense)

Can DP play outside C? Sounds like if Kerevi position going forward is to be 12 then DP might be on the outside looking in.

FWIW - I'd rather carry DP then Stewart and have DP available to cover positions 10,12 & 15.. but i'll be interested to see if DP factors into the reds lineup next week because that 2nd half meltdown should have Brad Thorn taking a long hard look at his lineup and figuring out where improvements can be made with the Matchday 23.

 

[Strewthcobber]

So do we need to have a discussion again about DP?

I just went back and read the Team list announcment for the Brumbies game and it mentioned that Duncan was dropped from the 23 to accomodate Nabuli return to the wing.

As Nabuli was ruled out prior to the Brumbies game and they went with Ngamanu on the wing (totally out of the blue) do you think DP might of been left out for strategic purposes (game plan setup that you trained all week with CFS at 13 & having a wing for wing roster swap makes most sense)

Can DP play outside C? Sounds like if Kerevi position going forward is to be 12 then DP might be on the outside looking in.

FWIW - I'd rather carry DP then Stewart and have DP available to cover positions 10,12 & 15.. but i'll be interested to see if DP factors into the reds lineup next week because that 2nd half meltdown should have Brad Thorn taking a long hard look at his lineup and figuring out where improvements can be made with the Matchday 23.

Rumour has it that DP was left out for discipline/team resons

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[SouthernX]

Rumour has it that DP was left out for discipline/team resons

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Damn... Where did you hear this?

Makes sense because DP has a ton of talent and it was head scratching that he'd be left out of Matchday 23.

 

[Zero_Cool]

So with the loss to the Brumbies the Reds slump to 11th raw, 9th (adjusting for number of games played).

Lucas and Higgers likely out for a few weeks, Perese and St George coming back.

What does that mean for the team?

 

[SouthernX]

So with the loss to the Brumbies the Reds slump to 11th raw, 9th (adjusting for number of games played).

Lucas and Higgers likely out for a few weeks, Perese and St George coming back.

What does that mean for the team?

No Idea.

But will be interesting to see how Brad Thorn handles players returning from significant injury. Makes sense to send them back to clubland & see how they fair with a bit of match fitness. However I don't see that in George Smith case. He probably goes on the bench and works his way back into the starting XV via a reserve jersey.

As for Perese, I could see a 1 week cameo for the Tigers before he returns. There is a bit of a gluttony of outside backs atm down at Ballymore. He is a better prospect then Ebuli. If Perese is fully healthy then you start him.

 

[RugbyReg]

Let me remind you. Brad Thorn has never lost two matches in a row as coach.