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Phil Kearns (64)
He has the right breeding.
Super Rugby 2023 Rd 1 - Reds v Hurricanes
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He has the right breeding.
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Andrew Slack (58)
interesting move. Looks like he could use a bit longer to physically develop but he definitely seems to have good skills to manage an attack. Maybe Liam Wright will be his Tony Carroll.
Edit : I think I like it. Just a bit nervous for the kid.
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Jimmy Flynn (14)
19 to 20 year old seems to be the average age for the current fold of 10’s debuting in Super Rugby. QC (Quade Cooper) and JOC (James O'Connor) were 18 from memory. Lynagh physically looks less ready but the game plan may well compensate for his defensive inconsistencies. Some players do well thrown into the deep end. It may well be the making of him. Against the Highlanders is questionable. Good luck to him.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Depends on whether you believe in the saying "If you're good enough, you're old enough". The Reds have been pretty good in recent years in terms of youth development and ensuring they're not thrown in the deep-end too quickly i.e. Thor and Gordon's development has shown they're willing to invest and give the youngsters time to develop at QPR/from the bench.
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Andrew Slack (58)
I believe the adage ‘if you’re good enough, you’re old enough’ is fine - but my question is whether he is good enough. He definitely has the tools in attack, from my limited viewing, but being good enough includes being physically ready and I’m not confident of that. Quite possibly I’m plain wrong.
Gordon is an interesting comparison. As far as I understand Thorn tried to hold him back to give develop, but being behind O’Connor was one of the things that pushed him elsewhere. I wonder if this past experience still influences Thorns decision making.
Happy to trust the Reds coaches. Kid looks the goods. Maddocks recent comments about being pushed too quickly keep coming to mind though.
Gordon is an interesting comparison. As far as I understand Thorn tried to hold him back to give develop, but being behind O’Connor was one of the things that pushed him elsewhere. I wonder if this past experience still influences Thorns decision making.
Happy to trust the Reds coaches. Kid looks the goods. Maddocks recent comments about being pushed too quickly keep coming to mind though.
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David Wilson (68)
If Lynagh does start, think it will make both teams iffy in the 10 department!
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Peter Sullivan (51)
imagine the pressure when people now announce him as a dark horse for a world cup spot.
you know this will be too hard for the media to resist given his heritage
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Phil Kearns (64)
With Campbell injured I'd definitely prefer Henry/Paisami so we can use flook in the back 3. Henry also might be the best place kicker in the squad, so there's a lot of value in him starting.
Overall I think Henry has more chance of starting in the centres then Flook, but Flook might have slightly more chance of starting anywhere in the team.
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Peter Sullivan (51)
Betting with the heart may pay off this time Reg. The Hurricanes have lost their 9 (TJ did his Achilles last year), 10 and 15;
Hurricanes lose two playmakers ahead of season opener against the Reds
The Hurricanes have been dealt an early season blow to their playmaking stocks after losing fullback Ruben Love and five-eighth Brett Cameron
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Rod McCall (65)
He is rated highly by Reds staff, if it weren’t for his injury in pre-season last year the word is he was pencilled in for the starting 12 position
I think Henry would be a good 10-12 combo with Lynagh. Flook can also play wing.
Phenomenal player. My pick would be Henry at 12, Paisami at 13 and Flook on the wing at 11. Although as you said we'll inevitably have injuries but I feel like Henry will get a lot of game-time this year.
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Greg Davis (50)
WC squad dark horse
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Jimmy Flynn (14)
Yep 12 Henry 13 Paisami and Flook on wing this week. Henry will be busy in defence if Lynagh hangs back waiting for a kicking game. Flook will need to come in off the line for assistance. McDermott and Henry need to get on the front foot early. Highlanders are fast off the foot not giving time for defensive error.
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Jimmy Flynn (14)
Depends on who is around him. Backing him for the usual starter at 12.