Reds 2019

[RugbyReg]

FYI all.Notice from the Reds on behalf of Lukhan.

Lukhan (Tui) has legally changed his last name to Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - and that he wishes to be referred to by the full surname, effective immediately.

 

[Dctarget]

Sooo can we call him LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto) for short here?

 

[TSR]

FYI all.Notice from the Reds on behalf of Lukhan.

Lukhan (Tui) has legally changed his last name to Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - and that he wishes to be referred to by the full surname, effective immediately.

Thanks Reg. Can you give the background to the name change?

 

[RugbyReg]

Thanks Reg. Can you give the background to the name change?

Salakaia is his late step-father's name (and his mum's and sibling's name) and Loto is a derivation of his birth father's name.

 

[SouthernX]

Lukhan needs a nickname

going from Tui to Salakaia-Loto gonna make for some interesting television broadcasts and Freudian slips

Nickname time... what we got?

 

[RugbyReg]

he goes by Kahn doesn't he?

I actually like the way Salakai-Loto sounds (assuming it rhymes with Sam Talakai?)

 

[Warpath]

Lukhan K-Lotto

 

[Sully]

Hate to be the fun police guys but I'm asking you to be a little more respectful.

 

[The Whisperer]

Hearing rumours that the TBA Back Row spot is going to Michael Wood

 

[RugbyReg]

How underwhelming but not unexpected

 

[upthereds#!]

Hearing rumours that the TBA Back Row spot is going to Michael Wood

Who is Michael Wood?

 

[dru]

Who is Michael Wood?

I've got him as an u20 lock.

 

[Dark Shark]

Who is Michael Wood?

Haha. Telling to hear that from a Brother’s supporter. Or was that sarcasm.

I am scratching my head over signing of Wilson and then if this is true about Wood I am really questioning the direction of the program when it seems as though McReight is not even being considered.

The Reds already have a wealth of locks and big backrowers (6 & 8) but not investing in an open side flanker.

McReight was Aust u20 player of the year at 19. Considered one of the best players at the u20 World Champs and when he came back from France blitzed the club games and outplayed Wood and Wilson winning just about every man of match in back part of season.

Wilson and Wood have a long long way to go before they are even close to McReight’s standard.

 

[RugbyReg]

I thought McReight was a little off the pace of the NRC. Behind Kibble, Gicquel and Wilson.

He was excellent at the Jnr WC

Regardless, Thorn is clearly a Darwinism fan in regards to skill + culture + cohesion.

I just hope he’s around long enough to see it pay off.

 

[Getwithme]

It's McReight. Thorn believes he is the 2nd openside behind Liam Wright.

 

[Up the Guts]

Depth might be a little slim at 7 but Liam Wright is pretty a damn good prospect. Not as hyped as some of the other Reds' rookies, probably because Australia churns out so many 7s, but I expect to see him playing in gold one day.

 

[dru]

I thought McReight was a little off the pace of the NRC. Behind Kibble, Gicquel and Wilson.

He was excellent at the Jnr WC

Regardless, Thorn is clearly a Darwinism fan in regards to skill + culture + cohesion.

I just hope he’s around long enough to see it pay off.

Who? Thorn? I agree, but I just cant take his original appointment very seriously. In the mixed bag (understated) that we find ourselves in, yes I hope we hold him long enough for Thorn to be logically held accountable for his actions. And to be lauded for his wins.

Are you suggesting he won't/may not survive?

 

[RugbyReg]

I’m saying I’m not sure how long this cohesion effect takes to really click into gear.

 

[Jerry West]

The prop spot looks to be filled by young Bond prop Gavin Luka

 

[upthereds#!]

Haha. Telling to hear that from a Brother’s supporter. Or was that sarcasm.

I am scratching my head over signing of Wilson and then if this is true about Wood I am really questioning the direction of the program when it seems as though McReight is not even being considered.

The Reds already have a wealth of locks and big backrowers (6 & 8) but not investing in an open side flanker.

McReight was Aust u20 player of the year at 19. Considered one of the best players at the u20 World Champs and when he came back from France blitzed the club games and outplayed Wood and Wilson winning just about every man of match in back part of season.

Wilson and Wood have a long long way to go before they are even close to McReight’s standard.

Havn't been down to Brothers in a while sadly. Moved to NSW. Just keep being put off by so many just kids being promoted to full time professionals after what....being one of the better 19 year old players in any specific year? It's not like these guys have gone out and completely dominated the NRC, after doing multiple seasons in the NRC, Aus u20 etc. How many NPC stars, and I mean stars, miss out on a pro contract (out of 38) yet we seem to be like...oh you play rugby and your 19 from QLD? done.