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Desmond Connor (43)
You wear crocs? Come on mate, you’re not admitting to that.
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Mark Loane (55)
Sorry did I say crocs, I meant RMs. My RMs have better grip…
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
An old coach of mine had us train in mouthguards every session, the theory being, train the way you play, your breathing is obstructed during a game so simulate those conditions at training.
My comment re Zanders boots was lighthearted, but at the same time, if he’s going to be wearing heavier cleats around the paddock with long longer studs in a game, I reckon using them during training would be beneficial (marginally, these days boots are all the same I guess).
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Rod McCall (65)
I agree and disagree, there's a time and place where near match conditions need to be simulated as close to as possible, and other times where they don't. You don't have to wear boots if lifting weights or doing sprints and agility, at certain times any extra toughness/familiary is offset by increased risk of injury.
I’m going to back the super rugby winning coach and player rather than the internet rando, on this one.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Has anyone seen this before?
www.lovenewzealand.co
Non-genuine Reds gear for sale, I wonder how they can get away with it, surely the Reds would trademark world wide to protect their products?
On another note, I see that genuine Reds jerseys are $150 on the Reds site, from memory they were about $170 last year, would they be cheaper without a sponsor?
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www.lovenewzealand.co
Non-genuine Reds gear for sale, I wonder how they can get away with it, surely the Reds would trademark world wide to protect their products?
On another note, I see that genuine Reds jerseys are $150 on the Reds site, from memory they were about $170 last year, would they be cheaper without a sponsor?
2022 Queensland Reds Mens Replica Home Jersey - Queensland Reds Official Apparel
The 2022 Queensland Reds Mens Replica Home Jersey boasts the iconic maroon of the Queensland Reds jersey and in recognition of the...
shop.redsrugby.com.au
PhilClinton
Mark Loane (55)
Ah well, I tried my best! If Zander blows a knee out you’ll know where to find me.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Wouldn't you use the shortest and lightest boots that you can get away with in any given situation?
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Mark Loane (55)
Ever heard of Ali Baba/Ali Express? They’ve been selling Asian ripoffs of all major sporting teams for 20 years. The Reds should feel lucky to have themselves worth ripping off.Has anyone seen this before?
Search - Love New Zealand
Non-genuine Reds gear for sale, I wonder how they can get away with it, surely the Reds would trademark world wide to protect their products?
On another note, I see that genuine Reds jerseys are $150 on the Reds site, from memory they were about $170 last year, would they be cheaper without a sponsor?
2022 Queensland Reds Mens Replica Home Jersey - Queensland Reds Official Apparel
The 2022 Queensland Reds Mens Replica Home Jersey boasts the iconic maroon of the Queensland Reds jersey and in recognition of the...shop.redsrugby.com.au
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
I’d pay more for it to be free of sponsorship but don’t like the polyester match day jerseys, for starters they’re too slim cut for me and I don’t like the texture either.On another note, I see that genuine Reds jerseys are $150 on the Reds site, from memory they were about $170 last year, would they be cheaper without a sponsor?
2022 Queensland Reds Mens Replica Home Jersey - Queensland Reds Official Apparel
The 2022 Queensland Reds Mens Replica Home Jersey boasts the iconic maroon of the Queensland Reds jersey and in recognition of the...shop.redsrugby.com.au
I’d prefer the traditional style cotton variant that comes with a proper collar.
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Desmond Connor (43)
Train how you play is my philosophy.
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Mark Loane (55)
Sorry Reg, should we stop giving our opinions on this internet chat forum or?? Not much else to discuss at the moment…
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Think we should acknowledge the difference between training full time as a pro athlete, and training 1 hour a week for club rugby though.
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Andrew Slack (58)
I agree Adam. Having said that I know I had two pairs of boots because my playing boots took a much bigger toll on my feet and ankles. Even allowing for the fact these guys are wearing much better quality of boots then me I would assume that would be even more pronounced at the level these guys train. Personally I would have been more surprised if they did wear their game boots for their field sessions.
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Mark Loane (55)
I fail to see a difference
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Desmond Connor (43)
Anyone got anything to report with the squad training performances to date? Who is looking good?
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Andrew Slack (58)
Changing topics I’d be interested on people’s views on our backrow and how we think things will play out.
Firstly, let me say, I though McReight and Scott-Young were outstanding last year and two of our very best. Having said that Wright is such a good player - hard to see him being left out - even before allowing for the fact that he is Captain.
One solution is for Wright to play 6 and Scott-Young to play in the row, but I just felt like when we tried that last year we lacked a bit of punch. Personally I’d prefer either Blyth or Smith kick on this year and give us some more muscle in the row.
I do wonder if our best balanced row might be 6. Uru 7. Wright 8. Wilson. Yes, that leaves out McReight and I expect most will see that as crazy. Fair enough. I get that but my rationale is that Uru brings a dynamic to our backrow that none of our others offer and would add a dimension to our pack we don’t currently have. Of course, we could well lose more than we gain.
Anyway - it’s January. Perfect time for crazy, untested ideas to be thrown up. Interested in others thoughts.
Firstly, let me say, I though McReight and Scott-Young were outstanding last year and two of our very best. Having said that Wright is such a good player - hard to see him being left out - even before allowing for the fact that he is Captain.
One solution is for Wright to play 6 and Scott-Young to play in the row, but I just felt like when we tried that last year we lacked a bit of punch. Personally I’d prefer either Blyth or Smith kick on this year and give us some more muscle in the row.
I do wonder if our best balanced row might be 6. Uru 7. Wright 8. Wilson. Yes, that leaves out McReight and I expect most will see that as crazy. Fair enough. I get that but my rationale is that Uru brings a dynamic to our backrow that none of our others offer and would add a dimension to our pack we don’t currently have. Of course, we could well lose more than we gain.
Anyway - it’s January. Perfect time for crazy, untested ideas to be thrown up. Interested in others thoughts.
Opinions are fine. An assertion that you know better then a professional athlete is quite laughable though