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Queensland Reds 2024

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Mark Ella (57)
It was a bit sad last year to see a guy who once was up there with Shane Williams for pace to get run down last year by a back rower.
 
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Mark Ella (57)
LeCheese said:
Update of sorts on the preferred backline - apparently combos at training have been all over the place, proper blank slate. We'll get a better idea in the trials.
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Petaia said in his interview that the players were practicing being able to be affective in any spot across the field. I get it in theory but will be interested how it works in practice.
 
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Mark Ella (57)
RugbyReg said:
have heard maybe Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen may have suffered a bad injury. With De Lutiis missing trials it may lead us a little short. No doubt there is some club talent being brought in. Perhaps another three pronged name young prop...
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That’s not good to read. Let’s hope it’s not too bad.
 
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Rocky Elsom (76)
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Wallaby Ways said:
me too. I just worry about the pack and then the ability to distribute to Suli and Jordy.
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impressive early work...

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We (Waratahs) should be the leading aus team this year with our side and strike power. I think we will make the top 4 and possibly the final.
I’ve told enough punters on Coogee Bay Road this so it’d better happen now!
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Mark Ella (57)
According to the front page it’s his last year on contract. I guess if it is his last year with the Reds will depend a lot on fitness and form for him and others. Whenever he’s been fit his been very competitive. But injury has certainly been a problem last year. He’s not the player he was but I suspect he will still be first choice at 12.
 
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Peter Sullivan (51)
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Yeah and has anyone seen it reported anywhere else other than some random league supporter page?
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https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/01/...-winds-down-all-black-confirms-f-kwit-sledge/

Wallaby Jordan Petaia says he’s attracting interest from two other football codes as well as Japanese rugby as he heads into the final year of his contract with Queensland and Rugby Australia.

Petaia told Newscorp that he has “the whole year to figure out what to do”.

In an interview, it was revealed he had fielded interest from a Queensland based NRL club (unnamed), Japanese rugby and scouts from the NFL’s International Player Pathway system.
Petaia is close friends with Mark Nawaqanitawase, who recently opted to move to the NRL after this season.

“I don’t know about other players but there’s not too much pressure around that sort of stuff,” Petaia said.

“It doesn’t change anything with my mindset. I’m focused at the Reds this year and for however long that is, but I’m just focused on this environment and doing what’s best for this team.

“I’ve had a few questions about [the NRL] but it’s still so early in the year. I still have this whole year to figure out what I’m going to do.

“I’m just enjoying my time at the Reds and trying to build a winning culture here, and see what options I’ve got at the end of the year with my manager.“ He takes care of most that stuff and is fairly switched on there. I’ve got the easy job, I’ve just got to play footy and keep healthy.”
Petaia said he was “stoked” for Nawaqanitawase.

“I spoke to him the day of the [Roosters] announcement as well. He was happy about it all.

“I’m sure he’ll do great things in that code. He still has another year [of Super Rugby] to go, so we’re going to battle it out this year and have a laugh.

“Whatever he tries to do, as a mate, we’re happy to see.”

Petaia meanwhile welcomed the arrival of the Wallabies new coach.
“I don’t know a lot about Joe Schmidt,” Petaia said. “He’s coached a lot in the northern hemisphere but I’m glad someone has filled that role and it’s exciting for Australian rugby.

“I’ve never said I was going to leave rugby but the winning is always good.

“A part of last year was just moving on from that campaign and we’re starting a new leaf. We always want to build a winning culture, that doesn’t really shape what I’m going to do, but you always want to be part of a winning culture. I’ll cross that bridge when it comes.”
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Mark Ella (57)
Based on the last 12 months & change of coach I don’t think anyone could be considered a definite starter for the Wallabies.

Valetini probably the closest, but even he was down on form last year and I don’t think you could say is a definite.
 
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Nick Farr-Jones (63)
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