Reds 2022

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Who? I only see his name on the liabilities of the balance sheet.

The Reds accountant would be trying to shuffle some numbers! A gun at the Storm, a crock at the Reds! I had him as a walk up Wallaby.

 

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I know shit has gone down with the Picone 3 (Rodda, Hockings and Lucas), and wonder if Cordingley and Thorn would bite their pride and keep the doors open? Big ask but we really need a big lock. If there’s chatter about Hockings wanting to return, then I hope communication is open. Rodda was the star of Super Rugby AU on the weekend and was the force (excuse the pun) behind the team’s start in 2022. Not sure where Hocking’s skills are at, but I’m sure there has been improvement and it’s a position we need great improvement.
That brings me to Carter Gordon. The Rebels have dropped him to the bench this week, so maybe there’s some unrest in Melbourne. The kid should not have left and continued his development with patience. JOC (James O'Connor) is not our answer at flyhalf and will never be. We have signed Lynagh with a good show against the Force for 20 mins, but the next game in Roma was a different showing. He’s still some time off. Gordon is a talented flyhalf with more vision and potential that any other in AU. His contract is up at the end of 2022 (confirmed). Do we bring him home even though he left unfavourably? We know JOC (James O'Connor) isn’t sticking around after 2023, and from what I’m seeing his already behind the pack.

Lynagh didn’t play in Roma

 

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Lynagh didn’t play in Roma

Hmmmm. I watched him play after Ballymore. Where was that?

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Who? I only see his name on the liabilities of the balance sheet.

Equity but diminishing equity. Unfortunately his injuries is making this a potential liability

Wonder if the Tahs were chasing Frost at all. Surely would have been a great pick up for them.

Aware this isn't reds related but continuing on from original discussion re LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto), Hockings

Lousy tahs fault for frost going to japan

 

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blousy tahs fault for frost going to japan

Haha this ain't no Hansengate. Can't tell me he wouldn't be a handy pickup for your boys.

 

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1) because its easier to shout from the stands - I distinctly remember games back at Ballymore in the early 80s, supporters yelling out "Red Red Red"
2) because its cardinal red (https://www.colorcombos.com/colors/BD2031) not maroon

Thorny calls it maroon!
Go the mighty Maroons!

The childhood trigger that has always made NSW the enemy for Brad Thorn

Dislike for NSW grows from deep and different parts of the Queensland psyche and so it did for Reds coach Brad Thorn.

www.rugby.com.au

 

[Silverado]

It's been a long time since I've seen Thorn eat crow. Never, come to think of it. What chance he has matured?

He seems to have relaxed on Tate's haircut

 

[TSR]

Hmmmm. I watched him play after Ballymore. Where was that?

Reds As v Force As - although I didn’t think that was streamed. You would have had to watch live I believe

 

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Reds As v Force As - although I didn’t think that was streamed. You would have had to watch live I believe

That’s the one. Not saying he doesn’t have potential but it wasn’t the same 20 mins we saw at Ballymore.

 

[Adam84]

That’s the one. Not saying he doesn’t have potential but it wasn’t the same 20 mins we saw at Ballymore.

Reds A Vs Force A was at Ballymore

 

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Reds A Vs Force A was at Ballymore

Were there two games at Ballymore?

 

[Adam84]

Were there two games at Ballymore?

Yes, Reds A v Force A at Ballymore was weekend of Tahs trial in Roma

 

[RugbyReg]

Were there two games at Ballymore?

Did you go to the Reds A game? Keen to hear who played well.

 

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Did you go to the Reds A game? Keen to hear who played well.

Pasitoa was my pick.

 

[RugbyReg]

“ The Reds will be without co-captain Liam Wright (shoulder) and centre Hunter Paisami (knee), while Thorn said flying winger Suliasi Vunivalu's return from repeated hamstring strains could come within a month.”

 

[Adam84]

Paisami and Tupou due back next week. Vuli and Henry not far off also

But I suspect Tate could be gone for a few weeks.

 

[RugbyReg]

Wright back too I assume?

And any Mafi concerns?

 

[Wilson]

Wright back too I assume?

And any Mafi concerns?

When they were interviewing Thorn after the match he talked about loosing Tupou before the game, loosing Tate and loosing Mafi at halftime, so he might be under an injury cloud. I really hope not, hooker stocks are looking particularly bare.

 

[Dean Moriarty]

Uru deserves to start but for who ?

 

[Wilson]

If Scott-Young is injured he might come straight into 6, but probably only if Tate is fit or Wright is still injured. Otherwise I do think there is a case for sticking with his impact off the bench.