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getting a bit old !
Nah - should have included him of course
Don't like old mate! You were putting him out to pasture!
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Nev Cottrell (35)
I'm really happy with the signing as I know how effective he was for the Highlanders but I just hope we haven't grabbed Thomson past his use-by date. His play style needs some athleticism and physicality to be effective.
Being a realist here - I think the way the Reds brought in an aging Samo and got some career best form out of him was a long-shot come good. Its hard to replicate that kind of success. Definitely think Thomson should be a good signing but I just hope RG hasn't pulled the trigger thinking we'll be getting Samo 2.0 out of him and not having a backup plan.
Being a realist here - I think the way the Reds brought in an aging Samo and got some career best form out of him was a long-shot come good. Its hard to replicate that kind of success. Definitely think Thomson should be a good signing but I just hope RG hasn't pulled the trigger thinking we'll be getting Samo 2.0 out of him and not having a backup plan.
Good signing. But I sincerely hope the Reds' brains trust have thought about their tactics for third/fourth/whatever phase play after Adam carts the pill up: he's never going to pass it. Mind you, he is a good ball carrier.
BTW, can we please get his name right, it's Thomson, not Thompson.
BTW, can we please get his name right, it's Thomson, not Thompson.
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Tony Shaw (54)
You're going to be busy if you try to correct all misspelled players names!
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Mark Ella (57)
TWAS - he was putting himself out to pasture, not me.
It is refreshing that his performances have improved - hope it continues, of course. It will be good for the Reds.
I am starting to like the Reds pigs.
1. Slipper
2. Saia/Hanson
3. Sef ???
4. Horwill
5. Simmons
6. Thomson (without the P)
7. Gill
8. Shatz
Bench: Robbo, Browning
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You haven't put Holmes out to pasture already too have you?
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
TWAS - isn't he out for 6 months with a shoulder reconstruct !
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Haha yeah. I'm just winding you up now mate.
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Trevor Allan (34)
He'll be a good signing for many reasons
a) his skills in the air, at the breakdown and ball in hand will be the the best amongst all the forwards pretty much. Will start or be on the bench as long as long as he is fit.
b) He will teach our blokes a thing or two about discipline, work ethic and taking individual responsibility for refining your skills from his AB's experience.
c) Apparently he loves a practical joke so that's always good.
Now we need 2 props and an outside back (probably) right?
a) his skills in the air, at the breakdown and ball in hand will be the the best amongst all the forwards pretty much. Will start or be on the bench as long as long as he is fit.
b) He will teach our blokes a thing or two about discipline, work ethic and taking individual responsibility for refining your skills from his AB's experience.
c) Apparently he loves a practical joke so that's always good.
Now we need 2 props and an outside back (probably) right?
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I don't know about Thomson being the ultra-professional example that is being made out. Not saying he is unprofessional at all, but I doubt he is significantly better than some of the current Reds.
On the field though I could not be happier. A+ quality Super Rugby player and I think we are fortunate he was never able to cement himself as a first choice All Black.
On the field though I could not be happier. A+ quality Super Rugby player and I think we are fortunate he was never able to cement himself as a first choice All Black.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
TWAS - we all often refer to players as "cattle"
Cattle are never put to pasture until they die or don't perform. Holmes was one of Qld's best
Cattle are never put to pasture until they die or don't perform. Holmes was one of Qld's best
Intruder
Dave Cowper (27)
Saw Fa'agase play live last week against Rams and he was very very average. Fair way of super standards.
Scrubber2050
Mark Ella (57)
Yeah, I agree with you. BUT who else do we have. Daley refuses or cannot play THP. Since Holmes looks out I have been calling for a THP to be signed. It is the most important position in the pack and a weak one will reflect on the scrummaging of the Reds.
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Dave Cowper (27)
Personally, I would sign another experienced front rower to provide short term cover until Holmes is recovered. Then sign Talakai who is by far the next best THP off the rank. Fa'agase has been poor and is too small for Super Rugby level and Kite has not contributed much to the Bne side.
I'm really excited by this. I've always been a big fan of Thomson. I think he adds what the Reds are missing with ball in hand. Hopefully he shows Lolo the ropes.
We still need props though. I'm not sure where we can grab them from at the NRC guys have not filled me with confidence. Anyone in the ITM with an Aussie grandmother?
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We still need props though. I'm not sure where we can grab them from at the NRC guys have not filled me with confidence. Anyone in the ITM with an Aussie grandmother?
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Ken Catchpole (46)
we could make up one of those silly "teams" selected to meet some criterion and posted to rugby web sites.
the "wrong names" team start with:
Adam Thompson
Steve Holies
Elton Flately
Tevita Kurindrani
his cousin Tevita Kurindriani
Israel Fulou
his cousin Israel Falou
Lindonner
who else is there?
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