QLD Premier Rugby 2014
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Third would be welcome down at Tigerland but he'd probably have to play #12 or #15 with Brandon @ #10.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
If he was moving it wouldn't be to a club that has an established 10. He's better off at the Dragons where he'll get plenty of game time when not playing U20's.
I don't think he'd enjoy it down there (please don't go Mitch).
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Brandon has still got a few more years in him, TT.
Andrew Coady plays his 200th Premier Grade game this weekend. A great achievement.
Andrew Coady plays his 200th Premier Grade game this weekend. A great achievement.
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Charlie Fox (21)
Under a $200k coach he may. Target recruit #1 I'd say.
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Third will be a 007 then in no time it all makes sense.
Filth Coady's 200 - great achievement by a great bloke by all accounts.
Filth Coady's 200 - great achievement by a great bloke by all accounts.
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Who is going to get the Bond job?
interesting game out at GPS today. GPS took the honours 39-24.
The Bank looked the goods early and probably dominated the first half playing solid and safe footy. GPS remained in it but made a lot of mistakes. Turning point was when Rex Tapuai was binned just before half time. Moments before big Sam Johnson had run over the top of Jake McIntyre, who had to be replaced, and that moment clicked then Gallopers into gear. Then when Rexy Taps went off, GPS took off.
Samu Kerevi was outrageously good. Pushed some passes for sure, but he was outstanding. Scored 2 and set up at least 2 more. Phil Kite scored a couple too, one out wide and one in tight.
Sam Johnson was bloody good and Kurindrani dangerous. Sam Grasso was very good in the 2nd half.
For the Bank, their pack were good. Big Lolo and Ben Adams, McCaffrey and Rochester were very physical. McIntyre looked badly injured and got replaced by Mitch Third, who I thought ignited his backline well, but Jake came back in the last quarter, which was odd to me.
GPS overall looked damn good. They are contenders as long as Kerevi is available. Their challenge remains around 10 I reckon. Tuttle was a little loose and wayway this game. Good people around him will help.
The Bank looked the goods early and probably dominated the first half playing solid and safe footy. GPS remained in it but made a lot of mistakes. Turning point was when Rex Tapuai was binned just before half time. Moments before big Sam Johnson had run over the top of Jake McIntyre, who had to be replaced, and that moment clicked then Gallopers into gear. Then when Rexy Taps went off, GPS took off.
Samu Kerevi was outrageously good. Pushed some passes for sure, but he was outstanding. Scored 2 and set up at least 2 more. Phil Kite scored a couple too, one out wide and one in tight.
Sam Johnson was bloody good and Kurindrani dangerous. Sam Grasso was very good in the 2nd half.
For the Bank, their pack were good. Big Lolo and Ben Adams, McCaffrey and Rochester were very physical. McIntyre looked badly injured and got replaced by Mitch Third, who I thought ignited his backline well, but Jake came back in the last quarter, which was odd to me.
GPS overall looked damn good. They are contenders as long as Kerevi is available. Their challenge remains around 10 I reckon. Tuttle was a little loose and wayway this game. Good people around him will help.
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Jim Clark (26)
uni bros was a nailbiter. 1point in it until the dying minutes when uni scored the winner. Uni forwards outdid bros in almost every aspect, just looked like they wanted it more; especially in first half. But brothers crawled back and hung in there.
was a weird game IMO. felt for such a close one it was kind of boring (that being said i only watched the podcast as i am away so you cant really judge ambience).
In the young fly half battle neither did a lot to really stand out. Greene put in some epic in-play kicks but missed a few penalties he'd usually nail, was good in defence. Dalgleish was comprehensive but lacked any flair or threat. Very dependable though and got involved a lot more.
again though, i only watched the podcast so my view is a bit distorted i think
was a weird game IMO. felt for such a close one it was kind of boring (that being said i only watched the podcast as i am away so you cant really judge ambience).
In the young fly half battle neither did a lot to really stand out. Greene put in some epic in-play kicks but missed a few penalties he'd usually nail, was good in defence. Dalgleish was comprehensive but lacked any flair or threat. Very dependable though and got involved a lot more.
again though, i only watched the podcast so my view is a bit distorted i think
Go on Mitch, McIntyre is in the way and at Bond it would be you and daylight second and it sounds like all your old team mates will leave Souths and return to Bond.
Rumour has it the majority of the shortlist are Sydney based with Nudgee Rugby director (sorry not sure of name but apparently a former QRU staffer) and Rebels asst coach Hedger the only ones with a QLD association to make the final cut. Heard some crazy gossip that the likes of Jim Williams, Todd Louden (ex Waratahs coaching staff) missed the final shortlist so whoever these sydney based blokes are must be super high calibre.
TT was out at Bottomley yesterday to watch your tigers vs Bond. I think the way the day ended with the rain, thunder and lightning mirrored the game. It was looking like a great day with Bond starting well to open the scoring and then the heavy rain, lightning and thunder that was the Easts Tigers came rolling over the top and completely demoralised Bond. That young back row of yours is nothing short of outstanding with Gunn just absolutely pumping our big blokes. Mullins does so much work off the ball and can play any position and would do it justice and Placid is just a freak with every touch of the ball and Paraka first game back was hard to handle as he bullied his way through Bond's defence at will. Bond tried hard but were simply outclassed and it astounds me that the tigers are not featuring in the finals given the performance they put in yesterday, they would beat most teams in the comp.
I hope the new DOR that comes in gets his hands dirty and starts to make things happen on the Coast.
I hope the new DOR that comes in gets his hands dirty and starts to make things happen on the Coast.
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Nicholas Shehadie (39)
The Brothers and University game was very equal overall. Each team dominated in different periods.
University started strongly and scored two early tries. Whilst Brothers hit back to leave the scores 17-13 to the home side.
Giles Beveridge scored early in the second-half, 18-17.
University then picked up three penalties, before Brothers scored again in the corner, Greene kicked a conversion from out wide, 26-25.
University scored right on full time, which didn't do justice to Brothers. I thought University should only have won by a point. An 8 point difference didn't reflect the game.
Very, very proud of the filth. I thought they deserved to win. But, University are a very good side.
Hats off the Coady (200th Cap) and Buchanan (100th Cap) from both respective clubs.
St Lucia is great to watch footy from. I managed to see all of the "Old Boys Day" game, which was a sensational spectacle of high quality rugby.
However, it was a great initiative from University and I imagine the post match nutrition of XXXX Gold and Meat Pies went down well.
Looking forward to heading out to Ballymore for the finals.
University started strongly and scored two early tries. Whilst Brothers hit back to leave the scores 17-13 to the home side.
Giles Beveridge scored early in the second-half, 18-17.
University then picked up three penalties, before Brothers scored again in the corner, Greene kicked a conversion from out wide, 26-25.
University scored right on full time, which didn't do justice to Brothers. I thought University should only have won by a point. An 8 point difference didn't reflect the game.
Very, very proud of the filth. I thought they deserved to win. But, University are a very good side.
Hats off the Coady (200th Cap) and Buchanan (100th Cap) from both respective clubs.
St Lucia is great to watch footy from. I managed to see all of the "Old Boys Day" game, which was a sensational spectacle of high quality rugby.
However, it was a great initiative from University and I imagine the post match nutrition of XXXX Gold and Meat Pies went down well.
Looking forward to heading out to Ballymore for the finals.
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Charlie Fox (21)
Very interesting Crusher. Who's leaving Souths & returning to Bond?
They could be building nicely for next season if this is the case.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
On this - it may be a bold move but if I were Shane Arnold I'd consider starting Liam McWhirter this weekend and having Bobby Tuttle play for Premier Colts to get some structure back.
McWhirter is a seasoned player and with such good strike weapons out wide in Johnson, Samu, Kurindrani etc, his steady passing and kicking game, with nothing too flashy could be good. In the same regard, GPS Prem Colts have been on a 3 game losing streak since securing the minor premiership. Having Tuttle back could ignite their back line and give them a trip straight to the Grand Final.
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