Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
JM might be pushing for his old job. Remember there will be no mid season tests so a coach could effectively be with a team the entire super season before moving on.
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JM might be pushing for his old job. Remember there will be no mid season tests so a coach could effectively be with a team the entire super season before moving on.
Weird, are they missing a digit? I thought the QRU wanted a 10 year contract for him
In any event, they're also reporting the following:
That's a bigger win in my books!
Nup. QRU never said they wanted to sign him for 10 years or anything that ridiculous. It was just some hyperbolic misreading of a vision for the QRU.
dru
Tim Horan (67)
Any thoughts on why that situation exists?
Beer Baron
Phil Hardcastle (33)
2 players forced his hand.
The rest are young and aren't wallabies???
No prime wallabies have left. All the incumbents are just at other teams and REds don't have the money (and maybe they feel the need to poach). It's not Thorns fault that Pocock, Hooper, Sio, Foley, Folau, TK etc have never played for the reds...
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
upthereds#!
Ken Catchpole (46)
With Quade, Hunt & Slipper payments going off the books, DP departing then Kerevi going, SURELY they could afford bring in a couple of people a bit further up the food chain to solidify the 10/12 window. Revisit the Mikeymike Harris.
you're not on your own but I think a few people remember Harris a little more favorably than he probably deserves? A lovely fellow and a great goal kicker with decent skills. His experience would be handy I guess but don't know if he brings much more.
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
Agreed but we need to look at improving the backline and he has family connections to QLD. Who else is there out in the market? JOC (James O'Connor), Mogg and Tomane (all QLD connections)? Any decent leaguies?
EDIT: I forgot Morahan
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
Tasi and Robbie Coleman are playing for Gordon this weekend?
I expected Tazer Adams to get some time with the Rebels last year but didn't. Maybe we pick him up?
I expected Tazer Adams to get some time with the Rebels last year but didn't. Maybe we pick him up?
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
I'm sure there are enough blokes in 1st grade and coming through the development channels. No need to start looking elsewhere or paying $ for old journeymen.
liquor box
Peter Sullivan (51)
The Reds are a franchise who are meant to operate as a professional business that operates in the sport of Rugby. They should recruit the best possible talent regardless of background with the sole purpose of winning rugby games.
The Queensland Rugby Union should be concerned about where it's players come from and keeping locals in the game.
^ I guess the thought is that you don't have to pay as much to get someone who would prefer to live in Brisbane versus someone who is only moving there because it's the biggest or best offer available.
Jimmy_Crouch
Ken Catchpole (46)
There are plenty of young kids giving it a good crack but they need a few blokes to help carry them for the next couple of years.
Strewthcobber
Andrew Slack (58)
When was the last time a decent 10 came through 1st grade?
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
The "Reds" are still actually QLD. They hand out rep caps, they represent the state union i.e. the QRU
Finsbury Girl
Trevor Allan (34)
The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
Maybe need to stop preordaining schoolboy stars and put the emphasis back on club rugby. It’s part of the problem with the professional era, limited number of contracts available, as opposed to picking the bloke who is performing best in clubland ( read good old days ) .
Strewthcobber
Andrew Slack (58)
genuine question. QC (Quade Cooper) was playing Reds straight after school. Barnes went from the Broncos to pro rugby. Elton Flatley was straight after school. Even Michael Lynagh was straight after school.
I'm going to go with Shane Drahm
Am I missing anyone?
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
Any chance of Sam Greene wanting to come back?
Not that he is a proven performer at all, but I always thought he showed a lot of potential.
Of course potential wins SFA, but if Hegarty keeps going the way he is then I’d be happy if they signed a back up for depth rather than a front liner.
Not that he is a proven performer at all, but I always thought he showed a lot of potential.
Of course potential wins SFA, but if Hegarty keeps going the way he is then I’d be happy if they signed a back up for depth rather than a front liner.
Isaac Lucas???