Aussie Player Exodus

[RugbyReg]

Would be useful but can’t see how Rebels could fit them in the salary cap or the budget.

their what???

 

[TSR]

I haven’t seen him play in years but, assuming he’s still super rugby standard, I wouldn’t be disappointed if the Reds added an experienced lock to our squad. I’d be damn happy about it in fact.

 

[upthereds#!]

Kane Douglas yes at Rebels, it would be nice to see Ben T come home to Melbourne but he turns 35 in a weeks time and I dont think the experience he brings outweighs the risk.

Yeh - Johnny sexton was risky! AGEIST

 

[Members Section]

See the boys at the pig athletic club pumping up Max Douglas playing a cannon. If Skelton is out of the wales series as reported might be worth having a look at

 

[PhilClinton]

Gotta give those PAC boys credit. Whilst everyone else is bemoaning the state of rugby they keep pushing out some decent content particularly around some of the lesser known Aussie players.

I honestly thought they were going the wrong way a while back, a bit too offensive to be taken seriously or enjoyed. But they’ve straightened up the arrow a fair bit and seem to be doing well.

 

[Dctarget]

Gotta give those PAC boys credit. Whilst everyone else is bemoaning the state of rugby they keep pushing out some decent content particularly around some of the lesser known Aussie players.

I honestly thought they were going the wrong way a while back, a bit too offensive to be taken seriously or enjoyed. But they’ve straightened up the arrow a fair bit and seem to be doing well.

They’re great. Desperately need media for the younger generations. They’re not appealing to the 45+ demographics.

 

[swingpass]

Yeh - Johnny sexton was risky! AGEIST

with all due respect to Benny Taps, he aint no Johny Sexton, and he wont be playing behind the Irish forward pack at 10!

 

[PhilClinton]

I don’t hate the idea of Benny Taps coming back to the Reds and playing outside Lynagh/HMP. Giving Flook a few pointers. But I feel like JOC (James O'Connor) is supposed to be playing that mentor role.

In which case Taps would find it very hard to make the Reds match day 23.

 

[Members Section]

Gotta give those PAC boys credit. Whilst everyone else is bemoaning the state of rugby they keep pushing out some decent content particularly around some of the lesser known Aussie players.

I honestly thought they were going the wrong way a while back, a bit too offensive to be taken seriously or enjoyed. But they’ve straightened up the arrow a fair bit and seem to be doing well.

the podcast with Sione & Freeny (we all know it’s you Raelene) is a bit edgy, I like it. The socials are quality & a lot can be taken from for RA & the super sides.

 

[upthereds#!]

I don’t hate the idea of Benny Taps coming back to the Reds and playing outside Lynagh/HMP. Giving Flook a few pointers. But I feel like JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) is supposed to be playing that mentor role.

In which case Taps would find it very hard to make the Reds match day 23.

Yeh reds have no space for a 12 - with Paisami, Henry, Annan, JOC (James O'Connor), Flook & Petaia all in the 12/13 channel.

Force have playmaker 12's + Foliaki, Spink, Cummins & Odonnell
Brumbies have Tua, Creighton, Anderson all 12s, plus Ikitau & Sapsford at 13.
Tahs have Tuipolotu and Foketi at 12 then Perese & Walton @ 13

Rebels have bad 12's (just a lot of bodies)

Rebels it is!

 

[Members Section]

Yeh reds have no space for a 12 - with Paisami, Henry, Annan, JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor), Flook & Petaia all in the 12/13 channel.

Force have playmaker 12's + Foliaki, Spink, Cummins & Odonnell
Brumbies have Tua, Creighton, Anderson all 12s, plus Ikitau & Sapsford at 13.
Tahs have Tuipolotu and Foketi at 12 then Perese & Walton @ 13

Rebels have bad 12's (just a lot of bodies)

Rebels it is!

Yeah that all black is just a body isn't he

 

[Slim 293]

Yeah that all black is just a body isn't he

Sole test cap against Japan in 2018 Matt Proctor?

 

[Highlander35]

Yeah that all black is just a body isn't he

It's not unreasonable to argue that as centers Proctor and Daugunu have both played their best rugby at 13, hence our 12 options are running one of them "out of position", play a journeyman like Feliuai or Jooste there, or play the "developing" Ripley or Dave Vaihu.

I think Daugunu would still start at 12 and Proctor would play 13 with Lancaster, Pincus or G Vaihu on the wing: Douglas would take the 19 ahead of Smith and Tualima, Tapuai the 22 ahead of any of our other center options, Holmes the 23 ahead of Strachan/Mason Gordon.

Not that we could afford or even want all three at this late stage. Some or all could have MLR deals lined up or something.

 

[Adam84]

I haven’t seen him play in years but, assuming he’s still super rugby standard, I wouldn’t be disappointed if the Reds added an experienced lock to our squad. I’d be damn happy about it in fact.

Kane wasn’t too happy with how his career ended at the Reds last time.

At the time had signed overseas, and then in what would have been his last home game of Super Rugby in Australia, he wasn’t selected and Thorn opted for younger guys instead (probably LSL (Lukhan Salakaia-Loto)/Hockings/Blyth). I think there was a bit more to it, like Douglas wasn’t told ahead of squad announcement, family had planned to attend, felt disrespected etc.

 

[Adam84]

I don’t hate the idea of Benny Taps coming back to the Reds and playing outside Lynagh/HMP. Giving Flook a few pointers. But I feel like JOC (James O'Connor) (James O'Connor) is supposed to be playing that mentor role.

In which case Taps would find it very hard to make the Reds match day 23.

Taps also has a good left boot, which is an underrated asset for an inside back

 

[Members Section]

Dane Zander has just joined the LA MLR side, I know he was ordinary at Super Rugby level but surely at his age Europe would be an option

 

[Dctarget]

Dane Zander has just joined the LA MLR side, I know he was ordinary at Super Rugby level but surely at his age Europe would be an option

Aussie props aren't valued very highly. See Cameron Orr. Scott Sio isn't really dominating either like he did back here.

Exception to the rule, Paul Alo-Emile is absolutely killing it, top three props in France IMO.

 

[Members Section]

Aussie props aren't valued very highly. See Cameron Orr. Scott Sio isn't really dominating either like he did back here.

Exception to the rule, Paul Alo-Emile is absolutely killing it, top three props in France IMO.

yeah but he wouldnt be on anymore than what he could get in the pro d2 or even at Zebre or one of the Welsh sides. He would be a handy depth prop somewhere

 

[Wilson]

MLR is probably about Zander's level to be honest, he would struggle in Europe, even in the 2nd tier. A good season or two there and he'll likely be in a better place to push his wares.

 

[Dctarget]

yeah but he wouldnt be on anymore than what he could get in the pro d2 or even at Zebre or one of the Welsh sides. He would be a handy depth prop somewhere

dunno I think Prod2 can produce enough tubby boys with their boulangeries.