Reds 2018

[Ignoto]

http://redsrugby.com.au/News/NewsAr...ing-partnership-with-Newstead-Brewing-Co.aspx

Pourage rights at Balleymore has completely changed my view on the Reds playing at Suncorp.

They're the closest pub to the grounds yet XXXX's strangehold means we're drinking crap for premium prices.

 

[Sully]

No way am I driving from the GC and paying $22 on a work night. And that means I get up at 4:30 am.

 

[Jets]

Because actually going to the game is actually kind of fun, and you are supporting local rugby. I would go with friends to the NRC a number of times not for any reason other than to just support the competition.

I'm happy to go to games and support a team but I currently see no value in the Reds. If I rock up tonight I'll miss most of the first half as I try to get in the one gate that they have open and I won't be able to get a drink or food without missing the rest of the game.

 

[cyclopath]

I'm happy to go to games and support a team but I currently see no value in the Reds. If I rock up tonight I'll miss most of the first half as I try to get in the one gate that they have open and I won't be able to get a drink or food without missing the rest of the game.

Swap in Tahs and Allianz and 'tis a familiar story.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Stuff it. Worth a trip up the M1 in the old HR to go to HQ

$17 to watch a Reds rugby match, albeit a trial. Most of the starters will be in the Super team so
worth the money to me.

Hope it cools down somewhat !

 

[TOCC]

Ballymore redevelopment winning a bit of support at state govt level, FIFA Women’s World Cup and Women’s Rugby World Cup are the big selling points, I think that’s how they will justify the funding if granted is by the government.

http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2018/02/15/kate-jones-on-ballymore-redevelopment

https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp...adium-push-gathers-steam-20180208-p4yzr4.html

 

[glok]

Live stream here
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155861431120236&id=282471695235

 

[Zero_Cool]

Live Stream is here and is live as of now:

 

[Sully]

Reds up 7-0 Try to Taniella Tupou

 

[Scoey]

Now consider this, the Melbourne Rebels cheapest tickets for Rd 1 of Super Rugby against the Reds is $15 for an adult and $6 for kids.

Our first home game v Brumbies is $31 adults and $16 for kids ages 4-16. That’s the cheapest tickets. Crazy! That’s great from the Rebels I reckon!

 

[biggsy]

Stop fucken kicking the ball away....Preseason frustration, going to be a great 2018....

 

[Scoey]

What’s with all the kicking the ball away? Surely in a trial you want to hold on the ball and practice using it?

 

[Zero_Cool]

A few Notes:
General
* The Reds look very much like they are treating this as a Super Rugby game (took the early/easy 3).
* Reds Defence is very good and clearly a big priority!
* Line Speed is very good.
* Conditions are very likely challenging given the rain and humidity.


Backs
* Lance looks very good.
* Aiden not so much -- they look like they want him to kick, that's quite curious (they have like 4 guys who are better kickers in Tuttle, Lance, Paia'aua and Perese).
* I think Stewart should start at 15 to have that interchange with Lance and learn the ropes.
* Tactical kicking is going to be a really big part of the game.


Forwards
* Douglas has looked quite poor, missed two quite simple kickoffs.
* Reds Scum has been rock solid!
* Lineouts are looking very fast although we haven't seen them setup a maul.

 

[Zero_Cool]

What’s with all the kicking the ball away? Surely in a trial you want to hold on the ball and practice using it?

Nah, they want to practice defense and scrums!
I think their kicks aren't quite hitting the mark. I think they are trying to play that tactical kicking game.

 

[Simon.]

I suspect kicking the ball away is something we're going to see a lot of this season.

They did it a lot in the Tens too, and often paid the price in the more open game. But in 15s with a strong defence it's viable... Hopefully more All Blacks than Highlanders, though. Highlanders do it a bit much for my liking!

 

[biggsy]

What’s with all the kicking the ball away? Surely in a trial you want to hold on the ball and practice using it?

Backs lost without Quade. :/

 

[Scoey]

It’s more the bloody grubbers. Finally get the ball out he backs in space and they drop it on the toe! Use it!!!!

 

[Zero_Cool]

I will never understand how that's a 'deliberate knock down' when they player has his hands out to make the tackle and hasn't moved them (aside to attempt the tackle).

 

[Scoey]

I’d be interested to see some possession stats for this game. Feels like we haven’t had the ball for more than a few minutes. Fiji doing an excellent job of hanging onto the ball and we are doing a top job of giving it up.

 

[Zero_Cool]

I’d be interested to see some possession stats for this game. Feels like we haven’t had the ball for more than a few minutes. Fiji doing an excellent job of hanging onto the ball and we are doing a top job of giving it up.

Yeah, spot on Fiji has had so much ball!