Reds 2020

[Up the Guts]

Did he get injured in the quarter final loss? Man, at this stage the lad is starting to give CFS a run for his money! Hopefully he hits the ground running on tour.

This is very harsh on the back of one quiet game. He was excellent in the games he played in the WC. Also have to consider that TK is one of the best defensive 13s going around and he would have placed a target on JP.

 

[Penguin]

This is very harsh on the back of one quiet game. He was excellent in the games he played in the WC. Also have to consider that TK is one of the best defensive 13s going around and he would have placed a target on JP.

Fair, except last weeks trial against NSW was the same.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Did he get injured in the quarter final loss? Man, at this stage the lad is starting to give CFS a run for his money! Hopefully he hits the ground running on tour.

Plenty of parallels, including high-school, but Jordy has it all. Be patient!

 

[Adam84]

He's not coming back from injury, he played the last game in the WC. I don't understand this mantra that he's building minutes either. Seasons started, get stuck in!

He was in rehab during pre-season due to ongoing hamstring issues, he hasn’t played 80mins in 11 months. Growing body, needs managing

 

[TSR]

I would imagine the example of CFS and the problems he had with his hamstrings is having a fair bearing on how they are managing Petaia.

 

[Brumby Runner]

My recollection does not concur.



What it suggests to me is the the Reds coaching staff did not have either the right stock or more likely the ability to build a good 10. I'm hoping that this has changed and improved with Jim McKay. We really should not be discounting Lucas after an introduction of one game in Super. We have made our bed and now need to lie in it.

That does not mean hanging on obstinately as with Stewart and Jake. We are nowhere near that right now and I quite like the supporting game structures in place through JOC (James O'Connor) and Heggarty. None of this stops The Reds developing Gordon in the background with the guy having full intent on taking over the slot.

For now let the game selections intend to work Lucas into the role. It does not mean we have to start him every game, but he needs consistent game time at 10 and at least some opportunity starting.

It's certainly not my recollection either Dru.

As for Lucas, I can't agree more that he should be persevered with for a reasonable period before bringing out the guns.

I also agree with Roberts Rugby that Keunzle will probably finish up as the Brumbies long term No 10.

 

[Bobby Sands]

Jake McIntyre was never rated highly.. Hamish was.

Sam Greene was entirely dudded.

 

[dru]

Jake McIntyre was never rated highly.. Hamish was.

Sam Greene was entirely dudded.

This.

 

[Finsbury Girl]

Stewart is a fine player. He will get his shot at 12 & be there for many years.

 

[The Nomad]

Don’t think you can understate the importance of genuine game time . JP has spent more time in rehab in the last 12 months than he has playing . The recurring hamstring issues are a worry, missed his first crack at a Wallaby debut in late 2018 with a hammy tweak, same last year in the camp before the RWC and now a managed preseason .

 

[Zero_Cool]

What did people think about Wright vs Hooper?

 

[Bobby Sands]

Stewart is a fine player. He will get his shot at 12 & be there for many years.

Totally, but he was highly rated as a 10.

He’s going to be a very good, hard at it, 12.

 

[Zero_Cool]

What did people think about Wright vs Hooper?

 

[Bobby Sands]

What did people think about Wright vs Hooper?

Stuff Hooper.

Wright Vs McReight is the real discussion, but I prefer Wright & McReight.

Two wrights, make a wrongaz.

 

[RugbyReg]

Farrell on the plan to SAF. As is Harry Hockings

 

[TSR]

I can’t remember Jake McIntyre getting talked up in the slightest. The only positive talk about him I remember were more defending his ongoing selection on the basis it wasn’t fair to judge him/hold him responsible for the Reds woes. Hardly a ringing endorsement.

 

[Bobby Sands]

I can’t remember Jake McIntyre getting talked up in the slightest. The only positive talk about him I remember were more defending his ongoing selection on the basis it wasn’t fair to judge him/hold him responsible for the Reds woes. Hardly a ringing endorsement.

He had the shortest kicking game in professional rugby history.

That being said, I think he is travelling well in France.... like every other Super rugby expat.

 

[Finsbury Girl]

Farrell on the plan to SAF. As is Harry Hockings

HH on the plane makes me feel a lot better.

 

[Adam84]

Farrell on the plan to SAF. As is Harry Hockings

BPA ruled out of the South Africa tour.

Josh Nasser and CFS are included in the tour squad as well.

 

[Cancelled Account]

He had the shortest kicking game in professional rugby history.

That being said, I think he is travelling well in France.. like every other Super rugby expat.

Ha. Jakes kicking game was a bit of a joke.