Reds v Highlanders Friday 30th May

[Scoey]

What I would've preferred:

1. James Slipper
2. James Hanson
3. Greg Holmes
4. Rob Simmons
5. James Horwill (C)
6. Dave McDuling
7. Beau Robinson
8. Curtis Browning
9. Will Genia (VC)
10. Ben Lucas
11. Rod Davies
12. Ben Tapuai
13. Samu Kerevi (Don't know anything about this guy. Is he a 13? Been unimpressed with Ant and would be willing to give a young un a start with Ant on the bench if it don't work out).
14. Dom Shipperley
15. Mike Harris

16. Andrew Ready
17. Albert Anae
18. Sef Faagase
19. Jake Schatz
20. Liam Gill
21. Nick Frisby
22. Anthony Fainga’a
23. Jamie-Jerry Taulagi

Something like that anyway. If Quade wasn't injured I would've swapped Sanchez and Frisby too.

 

[No4918]

Had a brain explosion about 10 days ago that was particularly infectious for his locking partner, so I think they have put him in quarantine till he's no longer a danger to his teammates.

Seriously, I fail to understand why Browning is not at 8 and McDuling at 6. The season is gone, Schatz has gone from Wallaby candidate to ineffective in 12 months and the Reds backrow has been seriously underwhelming. Time to find out what McD has got in a full hitout. Looks like Gill is still not fully fit either.

On Gill- he played 40 for Sunnybank last weekend. Should be fit.

Agree on all other points.

 

[Scoey]

Gill would be fit but considering he was rushed back into the starting side from his hammy injury last time only to come off with a calf strain, I'm not surprised he's being eased back via the bench. Which is what should've happened last time.


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[FilthRugby]

It becomes frustrating when Brothers (yet again) only have one player in the Reds team. But that's Queensland rugby I suppose.

 

[Red Heavy]

It becomes frustrating when Brothers (yet again) only have one player in the Reds team. But that's Queensland rugby I suppose.

Which brothers players do you feel should be in the team and for who?

 

[FilthRugby]

A pro-Filth rant above.^ haha

I hope the Reds get the chocolates, let's get a bit of pride and passion back in the Reds jumper. A bit of agro is probably needed

I recall a Reds v Otago game a few years back where Van the Man had the similar sentiment.

 

[FilthRugby]

RH, years gone past. Damon Murphy, Michael Bond, Andrew Coady, etc. All three weren't really considered for Qld, which is disappointing. Especially Bond, one player who cannot be disputed.

 

[Blue]

The real question in this game is whether O'Scratchayou will go straight for the eyes at the first ruck he encounters now that we know it's perfectly legal?

 

[RugbyReg]

He hasn't been picked but good try.

 

[Blue]

O'Alrightythen.

 

[tigerland12]

RH, years gone past. Damon Murphy, Michael Bond, Andrew Coady, etc. All three weren't really considered for Qld, which is disappointing. Especially Bond, one player who cannot be disputed.

Mate, I'll give you Bond, but the other two would struggle at that level.

I thought the Reds should have signed up Bond in some capacity last year.

 

[USARugger]

The real question in this game is whether O'Scratchayou will go straight for the eyes at the first ruck he encounters now that we know it's perfectly legal?

Probably got the idea from watching one of your Saffa boys

 

[tic]

The real question in this game is whether O'Scratchayou will go straight for the eyes at the first ruck he encounters now that we know it's perfectly legal?

Really? A lecture from South Africa about filthy play?

Justice for Ed!!!

 

[Train Without a Station]

Mate, I'll give you Bond, but the other two would struggle at that level.

I thought the Reds should have signed up Bond in some capacity last year.

Wasn't Murphy tried and failed in 2012?

 

[FilthRugby]

TWaS, that was Dallan Murphy you're thing of. Damon is the older brother who plays fullback. In my opinion he should have received a bit game time between 2005-2009, when he was at his prime. However, that's rugby.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Just a wee bit of pressure on Lucas at 10.

Time to step up Benny Boy.

Form against them but Reds by 7

 

[EatSleepDrinkRuck]

You reckon Foxtel might be showing some Seinfeld re-runs or something I can watch instead?

Download FoxtelGo on your mobile device - you'll get a whole catalogue of TV to distract you from this season.

 

[Blue]

Download FoxtelGo on your mobile device - you'll get a whole catalogue of TV to distract you from this season.

Do you find that yours hangs a lot?

I have a brand new Ipad and since they updated the app the last time it hangs plenty.

 

[Brumby Jack]

Highlanders team

1 - Kane Hames
2 - Liam Coltman
3 - Ma’afu Fia
4 - Jarrad Hoeata
5 - Joe Wheeler
6 - Gareth Evans
7 - Shane Christie
8 - Nasi Manu (co-captain)
9 - Aaron Smith
10 - Lima Sopoaga
11 - Patrick Osborne
12 - Shaun Treeby
13 - Malakai Fekitoa
14 - Richard Buckman
15 - Ben Smith (co-captain)

Reserves
16 – Ged Robinson
17 – Matias Diaz
18 – Chris King
19 – Tom Franklin
20 – Elliot Dixon
21 – Fumiaki Tanaka
22 – Hayden Parker
23 – Phil Burleigh

 

[emuarse]

What the hell was I thinking?

Sounds like you must have had a roll earlier of a different nature