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Mark Ella (57)
Dog, whilst most people agree with you I would suggest that none of us read it a second third or fourth time.
You do ???????
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Dog, whilst most people agree with you I would suggest that none of us read it a second third or fourth time.
You do ???????
TheBigDog
Nev Cottrell (35)
Not at all Scrubber, it just upsets my reading to scrolling ratio!!
Anyway, back to rugby!
Scoey
Tony Shaw (54)
This post should have been labelled as NSFW (not safe for work). As generally anything that gets me that aroused can't be safe for the office. I was going to head over to the local library to watch the cricket on my lunch break but I'm going to have to wait a few minutes now!
Oh and I also heard that Holmes would miss the first couple of rounds due to his NRC knee injury. Would love an update!
Intruder
Dave Cowper (27)
From reports earlier in the pre-season Holmes is scheduled to return sometime between rounds 4-5. Fa'agase and Talakai will share the THP duties with Slipper staying in his preferred position at LHP. Thor will start the season in Colts with Brothers.
USARugger
John Thornett (49)
I'm not expecting to see that team - just my own selections if I had to do it tomorrow morning.
Kuridrani got sold up river by the players inside of him too many times during the NRC for me to figure out if he's just a poor defender or was stuck trying to operate in a poor defensive system. I hope this doesn't continue with the Reds.
TheBigDog
Nev Cottrell (35)
I don't think any of our wingers would ever be picked in a side due to their defensive stability (I'm not including JOC (James O'Connor) and CFS in that statement as I see them better utilized in other positions) so it will really come down to how their offensive skills gel with the team IMO.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
I'm pretty sure Paraka is only a loosehead, Faagase and Talakai are the other tightheads. If Holmes is fit I'd like to see Faagase alongside Paraka on the bench to start the season.
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TOCC
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Just to contribute to your anal-ness, i don't think its necessary to quote the post which directly preceded yours, it would seem obvious as to who the post is directed at.
Can't say I'm thrilled by either Talakai or Fa'agase been relied upon as the starting THP's, incredibly inexperienced and still considered pup's in the front row fraternity.
FilthRugby
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
I love reading about the potential Reds backline. Some might find it tedious, I certainly don't.
For me.
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. CFS
12. Tapuai
13. Kerevi
14. O'Connor
15. Hunt
One thing that should be taken into consideration is that the Reds backline will change throughout the season. However, this primarily isn't dangerous but an implicit benefit for the Reds, due to the plethora of talent possessed in the backline and squad. I mean, you can fit Kuridrani, Anthony Fiangaa, Turner into each respective position easily.
Regarding Thor, Matheson from Brothers is also an experienced scrum coach, whom has done wonders for the club with scrummaging. When Thor comes and plays club rugby, I personally think his development won't hinder but improve with assistance of a former Queensland front-rower.
My biggest hope is that each players get's through pre-season fit and not injured, other than that, all shall be swell.
For me.
9. Genia
10. Cooper
11. CFS
12. Tapuai
13. Kerevi
14. O'Connor
15. Hunt
One thing that should be taken into consideration is that the Reds backline will change throughout the season. However, this primarily isn't dangerous but an implicit benefit for the Reds, due to the plethora of talent possessed in the backline and squad. I mean, you can fit Kuridrani, Anthony Fiangaa, Turner into each respective position easily.
Regarding Thor, Matheson from Brothers is also an experienced scrum coach, whom has done wonders for the club with scrummaging. When Thor comes and plays club rugby, I personally think his development won't hinder but improve with assistance of a former Queensland front-rower.
My biggest hope is that each players get's through pre-season fit and not injured, other than that, all shall be swell.
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TOCC
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I just watched the Reds vs Hurricanes game from 2014, and a few things i notices.. CFS seems pretty poor in defence, he regularly made shoulder contact on a player but then his arms fell off and the player kept running through.. He also tends to be indecisive about coming off the wing and a slow in getting back and during kick chases.. Yes he is great in contact when he has the ball, but he can also be lazy in defence.
The other thing was, in the first half Slipper played THP and Daley played LHP, the Reds scrum was getting dominated. In the second half they replaced Daley with Holmes, Holmes went to THP and Slipper to LHP and the scrum was immediately stronger and forced a few penalties.
The other thing was, in the first half Slipper played THP and Daley played LHP, the Reds scrum was getting dominated. In the second half they replaced Daley with Holmes, Holmes went to THP and Slipper to LHP and the scrum was immediately stronger and forced a few penalties.
Gillys_ghost
Dave Cowper (27)
the reds with the starting uninjured front row, has arguably the stongest Auusie scrum.
USARugger
John Thornett (49)
Well I am only a back so while I'd like to think I know a thing or two about the scrum I'm largely just pissing upwind until I see the ball about to come out
Nice spot though.
Intruder
Dave Cowper (27)
Most definitely and IMO it's a great move to introduce each one of them early into the fray. It's not like the whole front row is inexperienced Slipper, Fainga'a alongside a rookie prop is not a bad ploy. Daley, Hanson and the other would be under a little more pressure however more than capable of holding their own.
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TOCC
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After watching a few highlights from this year I don't doubt that Tapuai or Fainga'a will start at inside-centre.. Taps was playing some good footy this year, he is a hard worker on the field, he covers a lot of ground and backs up continually, I think he will be one to shine in 2015 by having the likes of Hunt, JOC (James O'Connor) and Kerevi outside him.
Ignoto
Greg Davis (50)
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