Reds 2020

[upthereds#!]

He only played 12 because there was a bloke called Jason Hardie from Dirranbandi who went ok at 7 (Qld schools) and the team didn’t have a 12. There was a really good article about it in The Australian recently.

Churchie had both QLD teams starting 7 that year.

Was Pocock playing 7 before that season? In year 10 and 11?

 

[RugbyReg]

yes, he played one season in the centres I believe, as a fill in.

 

[Jets]

Pretty sure he posted a pic of playing wing for Met East U15's.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Was Pocock playing 7 before that season? In year 10 and 11?

Arrived in year 9 and played in the backs I think.

He actually played wing/fullback in year 10.

Injured as a flanker year 11.

12 in year 12.

Not sure if he ever played much in the forwards from memory, but it was known that it was his best position. Harry Elliot, another bloke was Aus Barbarians #8, so there was no shortage of players.

 

[Ignoto]

Churchie had both QLD teams starting 7 that year.

When we lined up against Churchie that year, we always figured Pocock was moved there to cover Quades defensive frailties.

 

[Bobby Sands]

When we lined up against Churchie that year, we always figured Pocock was moved there to cover Quades defensive frailties.

Maybe partly, but we just didn’t have a decent 12.

We tried a few country blokes and it just never worked out.

Great article in the Australian about it all, I’ll dig it up.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Maybe partly, but we just didn’t have a decent 12.

We tried a few country blokes and it just never worked out.

Great article in the Australian about it all, I’ll dig it up.

Its uploaded here on the oldboys site as a PDF, so anyone can read it without a paywall etc.

https://churchieoldboys.com.au/wp-c...MP67AR3Lm7ZS4u78rbSH5rYYZCJcql1qncW1Qn_WuiCSU

 

[PhilClinton]

Its uploaded here on the oldboys site as a PDF, so anyone can read it without a paywall etc.

https://churchieoldboys.com.au/wp-c...MP67AR3Lm7ZS4u78rbSH5rYYZCJcql1qncW1Qn_WuiCSU

Nice story behind that article. I have to admit though, it read like Wayne Smith had just done 10 rounds with Tyson and written the thing. Clunked along, maybe my processing has just slowed down on a Friday arvo.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Nice story behind that article. I have to admit though, it read like Wayne Smith had just done 10 rounds with Tyson and written the thing. Clunked along, maybe my processing has just slowed down on a Friday arvo.

It read to me like he had just bumped into Tom Barker in Japan and had a few tins, a few rough notes on a napkin and sent it off to the editor without too much delay.

 

[fatprop]

The Reds get behind fracking and the climate emergency

https://reds.rugby/news/2019/10/10/santos-signs-long-term-partnership-with-queensland-rugby-union

 

[Adam84]

QRU have announced Santos as the back of jersey sponsor for the next 4 years, and West Point Auto as the shorts sponsor for next 2 years.

 

[Adam84]

Isaac Lucas signed for 4 years

https://reds.rugby/news/2019/10/11/...l-with-st-george-queensland-reds-through-2023

 

[Adam84]

The Reds get behind fracking and the climate emergency

I was going to make fun of the Waratahs sponsors, but after CMC Markets dropped them i realised they didn’t have any

 

[cyclopath]

I was going to make fun of the Waratahs sponsors, but after CMC Markets dropped them i realised they didn’t have any

Wrong thread!
But well played, nonetheless.

 

[Finsbury Girl]

Isaac Lucas signed for 4 years



https://reds.rugby/news/2019/10/11/...l-with-st-george-queensland-reds-through-2023

Great news. Thorn and the team @ Ballymore have done an astounding job keeping some of our young talent. There is almost an embarrassment of riches so it is a tough job on who to sign with a limited budget.

Hopefully some of the more unlucky players will get a guernsey @ another province.

 

[Finsbury Girl]

I should add, the jersey is too bloody shiny. See the GOAT QLD jersey on my avatar. This is the correct shade of maroon QRU

 

[Jimmy_Crouch]

I should add, the jersey is too bloody shiny. See the GOAT QLD jersey on my avatar. This is the correct shade of maroon QRU

At first look I thought it was a red heavies jersey.

 

[HJ Nelson]

yes, he played one season in the centres I believe, as a fill in.

Fraser McReight also played a few games in the centres for BGS 1st XV as well.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I've always said, he's the second coming of David Pocock.

 

[Adam84]

Finances are looking up for the QRU, just need the State Govt to commit funding for the Ballymore upgrade

The QRU also announced a long-term sponsorship deal with Australian natural gas company Santos for the back of their jersey, making it one of the most valuable in Australian rugby in a great turnaround for the previously besieged organisation.
The deal, along with the proposed redevelopment of the decaying Ballymore facilities - which won a funding commitment ahead of the Federal election - is a giant step towards helping the Reds turn around their finances.
The company will also sponsor the Rookies to Reds program, Super W team and Super 6 Schools competitions in a great vote of confidence in the sport in Queensland.

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/2019/10/11/reds-lucas-contract