No way they drop Liam Wright though. He was outstanding on the weekend.
Reds 2023
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No way they drop Liam Wright though. He was outstanding on the weekend.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Yeah, I expect we see Uru and Wilson swap again, but with the goal of making sure Uru gets a good stint off the bench. Uru was good but I think the real difference was more of the pack putting their hands up to carry and a much greater focus on our kicking game and away from multi-phase possession.
The kicking in particular was a big shift, it's the most we've kicked this season (a 40-50% increase over recent games) and it was by and large intelligent and effective kicking. I'm not sure it's necessarily a new game plan as much as it is finally executing on one we came into the season with - we started the season with a kick to pass ratio in line with Friday night and the next best game for number of kicks was the first Brumbies game early in the season, and that might be the best we've otherwise looked.
The kicking in particular was a big shift, it's the most we've kicked this season (a 40-50% increase over recent games) and it was by and large intelligent and effective kicking. I'm not sure it's necessarily a new game plan as much as it is finally executing on one we came into the season with - we started the season with a kick to pass ratio in line with Friday night and the next best game for number of kicks was the first Brumbies game early in the season, and that might be the best we've otherwise looked.
Purce
Dave Cowper (27)
Not suggesting they drop him at all. He is playing extremely well. As is McReight.
Never the less I'd like to see the combination at some stage With one of Wright or Mcreight at 7.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Paisami hoping to be back for the final round against Fiji:
Three new Hall of Famers for the QRU this year. Privileged to have played a role in the process.
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
All great choices Reg.Three new Hall of Famers for the QRU this year. Privileged to have played a role in the process.
Pleased to see Vanessa Bradley there. Very well deserved recognition for her (and the other two of course).
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Looks like him doesn't it. Would make sense they needed to bring someone else into training this week if the reason Ravai is out is injury or workload management.
wests rugby club.....
The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
Yes any Rebels fan should feel right at home there……
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
On a similar note, with Tate being out, do we continue to persist with Thomas or give Werchon a crack after his slap on the wrist?
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
I think it probably depends on how he responded to being dropped for being late to that team meeting, but assuming it was well I would. Even after his performance I'd rather have Kalani there at the death than a debutant.
For me the team would be:
1 Ravai
2 Faessler
3 Nonggorr
4 Smith*/Faifua
5 Blyth
6 Uru*/Upfield
7 McReight
8 Wilson
9 Werchon
10 Lynagh
11 Flook
12 O'Connor
13 Paisami
14 Vunivalu
15 Campbell
With a bench of
16 Asiata
17 Fa'agase
18 Harrison Lloyd
19/20 is whichever two of Faifua, Upfield, Anderson, Tauakipulu and Wilson Blyth are left
21 Thomas
22 Creighton
23 Grealy
If we run out of locks there I'm not sure who we go with from club, I think even the guys who played the challenger series are injured, maybe Fewtrell from Easts? Has anyone heard of a lock training up with the squad, ala Harry Lloyd?
SouthernX
John Thornett (49)
I think that mail about him being let go by reds was fake news.
I saw him sitting in the players area in his reds trousers and shirt with rest of reds players last week against the blues