Reds 2023

[PhilClinton]

Geez the Rebels are picking off a few young established Reds. I am still hearing strong discussions ongoing about Taniela going there as well.

Tualima didn’t set the world on fire but as Reg points out that position and body shape is now becoming short supply at the Reds.

 

[Wilson]

I never really rated Tualima, but it's not ideal to be losing that much depth in the one position. Hopefully there's at least one experienced signing coming in to replace them.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Tualima to Rebels I see on his agent’s social media

Jeez we really need to get some games into some of these guys at a professional level to keep them around. Guys need to feel like they are a professional player and not a professional tackle bag holder.

Honestly think if we could get some SRAU comp announced while the wallabies are away, a lot of these guys would stay because they would be playing.

It’s a challenge for all the Aus Super Rugby teams.

 

[LeCheese]

Geez the Rebels are picking off a few young established Reds.

 

[SouthernX]

Who are the qpr club options for lock stocking the reds in 2023?

 

[Wilson]

Who are the qpr club options for lock stocking the reds in 2023?

Lopeti Faifua and Wilson Blyth are the young blokes in the squad at the moment (and Keynan Tauakipulu in the backrow). Faifua may have passed Tualima in the pecking order this year after his red card and suspension, but that may also have happened if they knew he was gone. Not sure about Blyth but I think he's probably still a few years off.

I don't know if there's anyone else who has really stood out long term, but if there is an NRC/Super Rugby A program later this year it'll be a good chance to try out a couple of them. Definitely think there's a need for a properly experienced player to come in though, we've lost so many caps in those lock/6 spots over the last few years.

 

[PhilClinton]

Jeez we really need to get some games into some of these guys at a professional level to keep them around. Guys need to feel like they are a professional player and not a professional tackle bag holder.

Im worried we may lose someone like Angus Blyth next.

He’s an experienced Super Rugby player these days and didn’t make the Aussie A squad, might be feeling like it’s time to start earning those $$$ if he’s not on the national radar.

 

[SouthernX]

locks are always the most suspect to be lost overseas. You can’t teach height.

Faifua is off contract this year (as per the 1st page of this thread) might be worth locking him up as a aus u20.

the guys in clubland who have impressed me (as lock depth for reds) are Angelo Smith of Wests, Zac Sheppard / Taine Roiri of Easts … interested tho about the other names in QPR or playing colts because we realistically can’t compete with any options overseas (unless of course they are home sick)

 

[RugbyReg]

Genuinely who is out there?

I can’t think of anyone in club land.

Do we go for a Ross Haylet-Petty? Maybe a Max Douglas or Jeremy Williams?

Is Carson Patu a backrower? Not the mould we are after though. Tauakipulu probably comes in regardless.

Could we get George Gibson back from the Tahs? Nofoagatotoa back from the Brumbies?

Gees is Reece Hewat playing stop these days???

 

[Wilson]

Wallis has been very busy for UQ today. I'm pretty sure he's yet to re-sign with the Rebels, I wonder if the Reds will look to bring him back up as an Angus Scott-Young replacement.

 

[Wilson]

Genuinely who is out there?

I can’t think of anyone in club land.

Do we go for a Ross Haylet-Petty? Maybe a Max Douglas or Jeremy Williams?

Is Carson Patu a backrower? Not the mould we are after though. Tauakipulu probably comes in regardless.

Could we get George Gibson back from the Tahs? Nofoagatotoa back from the Brumbies?

Gees is Reece Hewat playing stop these days???

All the reporting on Haylett-Petty has suggested he is going overseas, so I think he may have something lined up that hasn't been announced. Douglas and Williams could definitely be options, there's a bit of a log jam at the tahs now. Neither are particularly exciting though. Hewat is playing in the backrow for Pau but signed through 2024 I think. Not sure about the others there.

I think Luke Jones is off contract with Racing, he'd be a great get but seems unlikely to come back to Australia without RA money. Could try for an experienced option like Hugh Pyle if he was looking to come back to Australia to round out his career. Not sure how long he's contracted to Toshiba for though.

 

[Adam84]

Genuinely who is out there?

I can’t think of anyone in club land.

Do we go for a Ross Haylet-Petty? Maybe a Max Douglas or Jeremy Williams?

Is Carson Patu a backrower? Not the mould we are after though. Tauakipulu probably comes in regardless.

Could we get George Gibson back from the Tahs? Nofoagatotoa back from the Brumbies?

Gees is Reece Hewat playing stop these days???

Carson Patu has switched to backrow, only early this season though, he is incredibly strong in contact similar to Sean McMahon in style. Yet to be seen whether backrow is his best position, i'm not sure the switch had the full support of Reds Academy staff.

 

[Derpus]

Genuinely who is out there?

I can’t think of anyone in club land.

Do we go for a Ross Haylet-Petty? Maybe a Max Douglas or Jeremy Williams?

Is Carson Patu a backrower? Not the mould we are after though. Tauakipulu probably comes in regardless.

Could we get George Gibson back from the Tahs? Nofoagatotoa back from the Brumbies?

Gees is Reece Hewat playing stop these days???

If Tupou is going you could redirect some of that salary cap at a marquee lock?

 

[Sully]

Im worried we may lose someone like Angus Blyth next.

He’s an experienced Super Rugby player these days and didn’t make the Aussie A squad, might be feeling like it’s time to start earning those $$$ if he’s not on the national radar.

I think Angus could be one of our best locks if he can just cut the silly stuff out of his game. He's bloody tall and get through a tonne of work.

 

[Adam84]

I'm amazed Angus hasn't had a look in with Australia A given some of the other players named..

 

[Sully]

I'm amazed Angus hasn't had a look in with Australia A given some of the other players named..

Yeah, I'm with you.

 

[Sideline Hack]

Genuinely who is out there?

I can’t think of anyone in club land.

Do we go for a Ross Haylet-Petty? Maybe a Max Douglas or Jeremy Williams?

Is Carson Patu a backrower? Not the mould we are after though. Tauakipulu probably comes in regardless.

Could we get George Gibson back from the Tahs? Nofoagatotoa back from the Brumbies?

Gees is Reece Hewat playing stop these days???

Fred Fewtrell now down in NSW - get him back

 

[Wilson]

Fred Fewtrell now down in NSW - get him back

Was wondering where he ended up

 

[Ignoto]

Tualima to Rebels I see on his agent’s social media

Sheesh - with how many Reds the Rebels are signing or planning to sign along with how many Rebels are playing QPR, is Rugby Victoria actually developing anyone or is it up to the other states to pony up the cash?

At this rate we may as well move the Rebels to be in Toowoomba and have two Queensland teams.

 

[Sideline Hack]

Was wondering where he ended up

At Warringah - via Japan