Reds 2021

[dru]

Given there were only two Australian games each week, I think it's pretty reasonable to assume that most people commenting watched the overwhelming majority of Reds games in Super Rugby AU.

Yeah nah.
Yeah we are left with the rusted who are watching the games. Nah, being a fan watching, going to a few games, and being an independent are two different things.

Understanding what Stewart does for the team comes from thinking he was the next 10, him showing promise there, it not working, finding a new slot, watching him develop there.

An appreciation of Stewart requires more than “watched the games in 2020”.

We will see anyway, Paisami is a fab talent. I just don’t see him waltzing into Red 12 with a gold jersey. He may certainly get there, it is not a slam dunk.

 

[liquor box]

Good specials on the Reds website tonight

https://shop.redsrugby.com.au/collections/black-friday-sale

 

[RugbyReg]

Anyone recognise any new faces??

 

[RugbyReg]

 

[Gervais_rugbylives]

I didn't realise it was on Fraser. Timed it well between the fires :/
Think that is Henry far left in the bucket hat in the picture with that whale.

 

[Adam84]

Flook, Henry, Grealy, Kalani Thomas, Nonggor and Harry Vella all look to be in the squad. They were involved this year but good to see them still involved. Another big unit, who’s a prop/hooker which I recognise but can’t remember the name of in there also

Of note, there is no CFS, Wood, Kibble, Fotuaika, Farrel or Maloula. Noting the injury rate of some of those they may just be doing rehab.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Anyone know what's going on with the Smith Boyz?

They could have been in the frame for Wallabies squad, but I remember seeing something about them saying goodbye to the Reds, but not heard anything more?

 

[Adam84]

They’ve both signed for the MLR in the US

 

[Zero_Cool]

I mean kinda a shame for the Reds I did feel like they were maybe one good session away from a Wallabies Jersey. But good for them, probably two of the best scrumagers to have never been capped.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Let’s put some perspective on 2021. The numbers across the positions work, with Stewart and Hegarty covering flyhalf

Hookers:
Mafi
Paenga-Amosa
Nasser

Props:
Tupou
Fotuaika ?
Hoopert
Zander
Nonggor
Vella

Locks:
Salakaia-Loto
Blythe
Tualima
Blythe

Backrow:
Wilson
McReight
Wright
Scott-Young
Uru


Scrumhalf:
McDermott
Sorovi
Thomas

Flyhalf:
O'Connor

Centres:
Stewart
Petaia
Paisami
Henry
Flook
Creighton

Wings:
Vunivalu
Daugunu
Hardy

Fullback:
Hegarty
Campbell
Grealy

Reds Development Squad:
Lynagh
Annan

CFS would solidify the centres and wing, but injuries are a concern.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Would have liked to see Rohan Saifoloi and Elijah Pilz in the mix.

 

[PhilClinton]

I mean kinda a shame for the Reds I did feel like they were maybe one good session away from a Wallabies Jersey. But good for them, probably two of the best scrumagers to have never been capped.

The Reds probably told them they were going with youth so they decided to look elsewhere.

They’re 31 next season and yes props get better with age etc. but there are so many guys in the Reds squad and on their radar who are in their early 20s with probably just as much ability.

 

[TSR]

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Pretty ordinary effort to catch one fish between the whole group.

 

[TSR]

Flook, Henry, Grealy, Kalani Thomas, Nonggor and Harry Vella all look to be in the squad. They were involved this year but good to see them still involved. Another big unit, who’s a prop/hooker which I recognise but can’t remember the name of in there also

Of note, there is no CFS, Wood, Kibble, Fotuaika, Farrel or Maloula. Noting the injury rate of some of those they may just be doing rehab.

Hopefully CFS, Wood & Fotuaika are still around the group at least.

I assume they probably couldn’t resign Malolua because he isn’t Wallabies eligible. Which would be a shame if correct as it would be good to keep him one more year at least if our third halfback is a kid first year out of school.

I thought I remembered reading that Farrell was a victim of his ties to Piccone.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Yeah as much as we've got some really really good (and young) options in those positions, I would really like to see CFS retained. He's a very good player covers centre and wing very well and can really turn a match when he stands up. Plus he's a good guy to have around the young squad, because he's so experienced he's been that kid sensation and he's seen it slip between his fingers, and often those people who have made the mistakes are better to have than those guys who have never made a mistake in their life.

Having said that, we are pretty stacked in the positions he covers, so maybe he's not necessary.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Hopefully CFS, Wood & Fotuaika are still around the group at least.

I assume they probably couldn’t resign Malolua because he isn’t Wallabies eligible. Which would be a shame if correct as it would be good to keep him one more year at least if our third halfback is a kid first year out of school.

I thought I remembered reading that Farrell was a victim of his ties to Piccone.

Fotuaika was signed for 2021 unless they come to an agreement.
Are there any Piccone players left?

EDIT: CFS hasn’t popped up in any pre-season posts with the Brums or Rebs.

 

[dru]

Pretty ordinary effort to catch one fish between the whole group.

A GT that size is a stump puller, though. I had no idea you could find them on Fraser. Not exactly a table fish.

 

[Derpus]

Anyone know what's going on with the Smith Boyz?

They could have been in the frame for Wallabies squad, but I remember seeing something about them saying goodbye to the Reds, but not heard anything more?

I would've taken LH Smith over Sio this year.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Yeah, LH Smith could have started for the Wallabies, but injury during the middle of the season probably kept him out of contention.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

They’ve both signed for the MLR in the US

I did not think MLR was paying anywhere near Super Rugby contract wages the smiths were on...or have I missed something...