Reds vs Chiefs, 7:45pm Friday, April 29 2022 @Suncorp Stadium

[Rob42]

Don't seem to get good mileage out of any of these 3 for some reason. (P, V and D)

Does Vunivalu need to talk to Shane Watson? Two blokes with unbelievable rigs, but so injury-prone. Watson realised he needed to ease off in the gym a bit, to improve his durability. Perhaps Vuni needs the same.

 

[Hawko]

Excited to see Aubrey get a run though. Maybe a bit earlier than expected/would've liked, but will be nice to see how he stacks up on the big(ger) stage

What would have been really nice would have been to see Vunivalu against the Chiefs backline to find out if he's ever going to be any good. Based on all the evidence to date you would think that his hamstrings won't stand up to this class of rugby and he needs to retire permanently.

 

[LeCheese]

What would have been really nice would have been to see Vunivalu against the Chiefs backline to find out if he's ever going to be any good. Based on all the evidence to date you would think that his hamstrings won't stand up to this class of rugby and he needs to retire permanently.

Nah, this is a poor take.

Not sure why you're still waiting "to find out if he's ever going to be any good" - pretty sure his ability has been well and truly established. Vunivalu's last outing against the Chiefs: 58min, 1 try, 10 runs for 82m, 4 clean breaks, 3 defenders beaten.

Injuries happen in professional sport, it's the nature of the beast. Maybe he is more prone to them, maybe they haven't been managed properly to this point so keep recurring, maybe it's just bad luck - who knows. What is certain is that he's a player that makes an impact.

 

[PhilClinton]

Vunivalu out. Daugunu starting. Aubrey on the bench

So has Aubrey leap frogged Grealy already? Interesting considering neither have played much footy this year. Small sample size.

 

[Wilson]

So has Aubrey leap frogged Grealy already? Interesting considering neither have played much footy this year. Small sample size.

No, Grealy was already named on the bench before Vunivalu was ruled out, now they are both there.

 

[Ignoto]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1519478281656934400

Seems odd to name him and then pull him in the name of management though. I guess 24hrs can make a difference though

Managing his body? He barely did anything last week, plus he's a winger, not like their bodies go through huge demands.

 

[Penguin]

Managing his body? He barely did anything last week, plus he's a winger, not like their bodies go through huge demands.

Read managing the dodgy hammys. Tightness there apparently.

 

[Up the Guts]

What would have been really nice would have been to see Vunivalu against the Chiefs backline to find out if he's ever going to be any good. Based on all the evidence to date you would think that his hamstrings won't stand up to this class of rugby and he needs to retire permanently.

So Pocock should have retired when he had his first couple of knee injuries?

 

[Derpus]

Heard it was his hamstring again?

 

[TSR]

Managing his body? He barely did anything last week, plus he's a winger, not like their bodies go through huge demands.

I’m not completely disagreeing with you - but I was surprised how many clean outs he did.

 

[Up the Guts]

Excited to see Aubrey get a run though. Maybe a bit earlier than expected/would've liked, but will be nice to see how he stacks up on the big(ger) stage

Looks like he moves very well with the football in hand, excited to see he him break some ankles on debut.

 

[dru]

Managed to pick up the work member tickets for tonight. Not sure the Chiefs would have been the game I chose, but what the hell. Let's go Reds.

What does everyone recommend for a feed up Caxton St way before the game. Mrs Dru is with me so I need to make a night of it.

 

[drewprint]

If you can get a table you could try Black Hide or Libertine.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Managed to pick up the work member tickets for tonight. Not sure the Chiefs would have been the game I chose, but what the hell. Let's go Reds.

What does everyone recommend for a feed up Caxton St way before the game. Mrs Dru is with me so I need to make a night of it.

Take your brolly.

 

[dru]

If you can get a table you could try Black Hide or Libertine.

Thanks drewprint!. They had a pre-game booking available. edit: Libertine did.

 

[dru]

Take your brolly.

Though at the moment it isn't looking too bad. Nothing on the radar.

 

[Tomikin]

Though at the moment it isn't looking too bad. Nothing on the radar.

well you fucked it now

 

[Cancelled Account]

First home game where I’m in town and not able to go to the game. Bring it home boys.

 

[drewprint]

Thanks drewprint!. They had a pre-game booking available. edit: Libertine did.

No worries. Drew’s/Dru’s need to look after each other!

 

[Drew]

This kicking game is tiresome