Reds 2021

[Gervais_rugbylives]

BK, Pasitoa and Noah were all there way before Henry so they probably had more time with coaches etc. I think he would have had to blow them all away significantly at training to get a shot, and training isn't exactly the place to prove your game ability.

I haven’t seen Henry play since 2019 and can’t comment on his development, other than he didn’t impress the coaches at the Brumbies enough to elevate him above Noah, Bailey or Reesjan. In saying that he’s obviously not at the level of Super Rugby to replace Hegarty.

 

[Adam84]

Reds have signed Tom Lynagh, son of Michael Lynagh until 2023, is 17 years old, will join the squad once he finishes school in August next year and is in the Harlequins and English Academy as a 5/8.

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...s/news-story/2e6d49ef4708a6dd4405f982930e6350

 

[Cancelled Account]

Reds have signed Tom Lynagh, son of Michael Lynagh until 2023, is 17 years old, will join the squad once he finishes school in August next year and is in the Harlequins and English Academy as a 5/8.View attachment 11940
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...s/news-story/2e6d49ef4708a6dd4405f982930e6350

Tremendous. Absolutely fucking tremendous. Lynagh you legend.
Future looking good with Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy and Taj Annan coming through the ranks. Let’ not rush them.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Cant find any footage. Just read that Michael’s other son Louis is a top quality fullback. Let’s get onto that.

 

[TSR]

Tremendous. Absolutely fucking tremendous. Lynagh you legend.
Future looking good with Tom Lynagh, Mac Grealy and Taj Annan coming through the ranks. Let’ not rush them.

Absolutely. I have no idea of this guys ability, but looks just the right age group to come through as JOC (James O'Connor) finishes.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Our backline looking solid over the next few years, now to focus on the forwards. Lynagh might be able to get us onto a couple of locks, a hooker and a few more props.

EDIT - a developing scrum half wouldn’t go astray

 

[Cancelled Account]

Where’s the squad announcements?

 

[Dctarget]

His older brother is pretty talented having played u16s for England, listened to him interviewed on a podcast with his dad and he came off well.

No idea about the younger one but it's a safe signing even if he has 10% the talent his dad did.

 

[TSR]

Our backline looking solid over the next few years, now to focus on the forwards. Lynagh might be able to get us onto a couple of locks, a hooker and a few more props.

EDIT - a developing scrum half wouldn’t go astray

Isn’t there a very talented IGS (?) kid finishing this year that signed with the Reds during COVID?

Edit: at 9 I mean

 

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Isn’t there a very talented IGS (?) kid finishing this year that signed with the Reds during COVID?

Edit: at 9 I mean

Rumour has it. His name escapes me. He played Aus Schoolboys in 2019 and was sensational. Waiting on the announcements.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Kalani Thomas?

 

[Wilson]

Reds have signed Tom Lynagh, son of Michael Lynagh until 2023, is 17 years old, will join the squad once he finishes school in August next year and is in the Harlequins and English Academy as a 5/8.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...s/news-story/2e6d49ef4708a6dd4405f982930e6350

Looks like a great signing, though it'll be a few years until he's playing super rugby. The highlight reel in that article looks like he's got plenty of potential so fingers crossed he comes good.

Article also mentions the reds are keen to re-sign JOC (James O'Connor) until 2023, probably more so now as a mentor to Lynagh.

 

[PhilClinton]

Looks like a great signing, though it'll be a few years until he's playing super rugby. The highlight reel in that article looks like he's got plenty of potential so fingers crossed he comes good.

Article also mentions the reds are keen to re-sign JOC (James O'Connor) until 2023, probably more so now as a mentor to Lynagh.

I think JOC (James O'Connor) has adapted his game enough to still be a valuable player in 2023. He could end up being a great mentor as well.

Obviously a lot depends on how he comes back from these last few injuries. He's already slowed down a lot compared to his Rabbit years for the Force and Rebels, and these lower body knocks aren't going to help in that department. But I thought his game management for the Reds last year was great, he played a bit deeper and steered the ship when we were under pressure.

 

[hammertimethere]

I’ve heard Michael Lynagh on TV or podcasts be asked about his sons. Apparently the older one (fullback, Louis) is a fun and highly rated at quins. Don’t know much about the younger one.

 

[RugbyReg]

It will be interesting to see where Tom and Mason Gordon compare. Both just finishing school as captain of their firsts. Both straight into Super Rugby squads. Tom with the benefit of the Harlequins academy, Mason with the QRU system (albeit nothing much this year).

Full squad is basically known by the way, a few little peripheral players to be finalised (don't expect any big names etc). Delays all on the back of the bigger rugby picture and finalising what funding the states are getting, squad sizes etc.

 

[RugbyReg]

worth noting Tom doesn't join the squad until August next year.

 

[The Nomad]

Kalani Thomas?

Kalani was with the squad over COVID , same as Grealy .

You would think they would be in the mix over the next few seasons .

 

[Adam84]

Reds have signed schoolboy Taj Anan through to 2023 as well, he is a really good signing. Still a year to go at school so don’t expect to see him anytime soon though.

 

[Dctarget]

I thought Michael and his boys were living in England. Does anyone have any more info? Is Tom coming here an indication the family is coming home? Could his brother, Louis, also be targeted? I had been resigned to seeing Louis pulling on an England jersey (he seems more English than Aussie anyway).

 

[Jets]

Seems like an interesting selection. While I am sure Tom is a good player, Louis seems to be the talent and he is on course to play in the Premiership with the pathway to England open. I'd love to see some footage of him playing, obviously hasn't done anything in almost 12 months with Covid restrictions.

At least Uni will get another Reds player.