All posts tagged "QRU"

The incumbent(s): Hugh McMeniman (QLD): The debate continues to rage. Is MMM better suited to playing lock...

The latest Reds’ promotional campaign features inspiring words with ‘RED’ highlighted, such as ‘HonouRED” “FeaRED” and “InspiRED”, under photos of players who have menacing, determined looks on their faces. I am calling for a Jihad on these posters and wherever someone sees one, they should change the words to ones like, “ButcheRED”,...

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    The incumbent(s): Luke Burgess (NSW): Nice timing. He’s just been benched by the Tahs. I don’t know if it’s intended to be a wake up call for him. Or he’s being rested. Or he’s bearing the brunt of backlash surrounding the backline not…ummm…b..b..b..being good?. From my perspective he, along with...

The incumbent(s): Matt Giteau (WA): As I said above many, me included, thought he was shunted into the Wallaby 10 jersey last year as a kind of ‘last man standing’. “There’s no one else available so let’s take our best 12 and move him in a smidge”. But now! Now he is...

What is it about the pressure of expectation that can have such a negative impact on a performance, and yet, a total lack of expectation can allow a team to play at its unimaginable best? This question takes more significance when you cast your eyes over the recent history of the Reds....

INSIDE CENTRE The incumbent(s): Stirling Mortlock (ACT): Gees he surprised me last year. Personally, I’m a fan of the dual playmaker option for 12. Lynagh outside Ella. Pappy outside Lynagh. Kafer/Howard outside Knox. Love it. I didn’t think Morty would offer us anything but crash ball. But I was wrong. He showed...

This is a letter from the President of the QRU: “Dear Rugby Fan, I need your help...

The incumbent(s): Ryan Cross (WA): yeah, him. In case you forgot Cross was number 13 against the...

Berrick Barnes and Morgan Turinui to play for the QLD Reds against the Western force in 2009 Super 14 trial match

by Juan Cote If you were standing near the Ballymore exits at the end of last season...