Reds 2014
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There's a real shortage in the outside backs.. Both outside backs in the EPS are injured as well..
I don't think this is a marquee style import they're chasing, more just a short term contract to cover injuries
I don't think this is a marquee style import they're chasing, more just a short term contract to cover injuries
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John Thornett (49)
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Given the history of most of our backs, it was not entirely unforeseen.
If it is short term, then why not try to fill the slot with some high profile dude from europe or japan? Preferably one who is known to be able to catch and hold on to the ball (that rules out Digby).
Perhaps they will deliver for the short term a couple of tries that tip the balance.
If it is short term, then why not try to fill the slot with some high profile dude from europe or japan? Preferably one who is known to be able to catch and hold on to the ball (that rules out Digby).
Perhaps they will deliver for the short term a couple of tries that tip the balance.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Kimami Sitauti is playing for Brothers at the moment, and is in the Reds WTS.
I have no idea how he is playing, but if you wanted someone with Super Rugby experience he'd be the next option for us.
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Greg Davis (50)
After that happened I wondered why we would even go to a line out when given a penalty close to the line, why not tap and just for a rolling maul, this assures you of possession and allows you not to risk a stolen lineout. You could also line up 12 players in the maul, Genia at the back with QC (Quade Cooper) 20 metres away and then another 20 metres to Davies. If the maul does not work, 2 quick passes and the quickest player on the field has a one on one opportunity.
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Greg Davis (50)
We do need a high profile player, with the season at a tipping point we need something to ensure the crowds keep coming.
That being said, why cant we get some overseas forwards? Surely there are some big talented south Africans with lots of talent and no future due to restrictions based on their skin colour that want to play Super Rugby or tests?
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David Codey (61)
There are plenty of them...
Earning big bucks in Europe.
Earning big bucks in Europe.
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Dick Tooth (41)
Is that where he landed up? He was looking really good for the Rebels at the end of last year, then looked more than handy in the ITM Cup as well. I was seriously unhappy we let him go and kept certain other outside backs on the roster. He's still got things to learn, but he's definitely up to it at this level. He's got pace, runs decent lines, can beat his man and isn't afraid to get stuck into rucks.
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Chilla Wilson (44)
Just had a thought though, how many 'marquee player' spots are we allowed?
If only one then that would be Ed O'Donoghue so we have to look for an Aussie........
If only one then that would be Ed O'Donoghue so we have to look for an Aussie........
With the European season getting near the end, there are surely some decent players who are coming off contract and are barely being used currently due to teams only being left in one competition etc.
The Reds could surely find a couple of these sort of potential players and do a deal with their club to take them for the remainder of the season so their current club doesn't need to pay the salary of a player they're not using nor intend on re-signing.
The other one would be Japanese players who are currently in their off season.
The Reds could surely find a couple of these sort of potential players and do a deal with their club to take them for the remainder of the season so their current club doesn't need to pay the salary of a player they're not using nor intend on re-signing.
The other one would be Japanese players who are currently in their off season.
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
Give this bloke a shot?
V. Mataitini for Reds A. Top try scorer in the Premier for last two seasons.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Give this bloke a shot?
V. Mataitini for Reds A. Top try scorer in the Premier for last two seasons.
Good Premier player.....a long way off Super Rugby.
Don't get me wrong, he's got talent, but I just can't picture him playing any time soon. Very small as well.
We have a lot of quality outside backs, but you feel the likes of Taulagi, Placid, Kuridrani and Mataitini are a year or two off.
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Steve Williams (59)
Fair call, although Kuridrani looked the goods before he got injured.
Situati sounds like an option then. He has played Super and ITM and been in Super squads for 3 years.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
I saw Kurindrani in a moon boot down at GPS on the weekend so obviously hes a fair way off but Kerevi was running water for the Gallopers. Maybe hes close to returning? Would be worth slotting him straight into 13 in the coming weeks. Could give the Reds a good ball runner out wide but depends what type of players they are looking at, he isn't a distributing type in the mould of Harris etc.
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A combo of:
12 Taps
13 Kerevi
14 CFS
Does give the Reds some of that penetration out-wide that they have been lacking all season, not sure Kerevi is up to the starting role though.
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