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John Thornett (49)
If he’s improved under the ball, definitely
Reds 2019
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If he’s improved under the ball, definitely
I think we're well into FanFic territory talking about Quade Cooper making his triumphant return at fullback in 2019 in Brad Thorn's Reds team.
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John Thornett (49)
You need to give us a few months before we start sinking into the looming reality of next season, please. Think of the children.
You figuring that with the improvement he showed at scrummaging over the last offseason, he should try his hand at goalkicking next?
Like when Ealesy was made kicker, I say just give it to the most talented footballer!
And there's this 'raw ability' to work with (or we get Talakai back)
Tupou just needs to be shown how to place the ball on the tee! Strange technique.
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Mark Ella (57)
Wasn't it a year or 2 ago when Willie G was on the market and supposedly wanted to return to the Reds and the Reds, for one reason or another bounced him.
Lots of talk about a dodgy knee.
He's played pretty well whilst on the park this year but missed several games through injury.
I just don't want another Stephen Moore. That worked out shithouse for the Reds.
Would HE fit in with Thorn - I don't think so.
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David Codey (61)
Him and Quade would make Souths a powerhouse
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Peter Johnson (47)
Looks like Toua is going, at least for now. Pretty sure he was only ever an injury cover. With our current FB being the departing flyhalf, and the only specialist FB in Toua leaving, plus 'backups' like J.N and Maranta also going.....we are definitely short on playmakers & fullbacks with nous. Even if we get Folau...trying to get Toua or another specialist FB to come here post Japan again seems like a smart move.
he's actually not even playing that exceptionally at the moment. Certainly wasn't making a commanding statement for a recall.
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Steve Williams (59)
As an aside, if Cooper sees out all of 2019 and pockets his full wedge, would he seek to play another top-level season after that?
By the age of 32, and given the circumstances, it's gotta be doubtful. Perhaps Japan could be a possibility. But his last pro match may end up as the Reds being outclassed at Dunedin in 2017.
Sooner or later (likely sooner) it will be time to move on.
By the age of 32, and given the circumstances, it's gotta be doubtful. Perhaps Japan could be a possibility. But his last pro match may end up as the Reds being outclassed at Dunedin in 2017.
Sooner or later (likely sooner) it will be time to move on.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
Maybe he's contractually not allowed during the season
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
Carozza back to academy. Wayne Smith reporting in Oz.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
I dont think we should rush to get Genia, if he is desperate to play in QLD then wait until he accepts a really low offer. We have talent already and this makes it a buyers market.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
Good news in that the backs this year appeared mediocre at best and uncoached at worst.
Good luck for the future Paul
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Simon Poidevin (60)
I thought we'd all agreed that appointing inexperienced coaches who used to be great players is a terrible idea?
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