The Red Baron
Chilla Wilson (44)
He's got some good assistants this year too. I rate Zane as a coach.
Queensland Reds 2024
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Arch Winning (36)
Thanks for sharing the 4BC interview.Lots of media out of the Reds this week.
Les Kiss on 4BC:
'Progressive, aggressive type of rugby': Les Kiss on Queensland Reds 2024 game plan - 4BC
Queensland Reds newly appointed Head Coach, Les Kiss joined Jason Dasey on 4BC Summer Drive to chat about he plans to turn around the club in 2024. Kiss is optimistic about the style of rugby he is going to bring to the Reds and he also talked about his playing career which included playing four […]www.4bc.com.au
Zane Hilton interview:
Jordan Petaia:
and Peni Ravai over at rugby.com.au:
Peni Ravai dialled in for second year in Queensland after 'dream' 2023
Queensland Reds Fijian International prop Peni Ravai is hoping to take the learnings of a ‘dream’ 2023 into the new Super Rugby Pacific campaign as the competition for places in the Reds’ front row continues to heat up.www.rugby.com.au
Really great to hear from Les Kiss in particular. I'm still a bit worried about how he's going to get our discipline right, but I've been impressed by him every time I've heard from him. Hopefully he can keep that going when they take the field.
Wilson
Michael Lynagh (62)
50 minute deep-dive interview with Zane Hilton here:
Great to hear more from the broader coaching team. Particularly impressed by the way Zane talks about including the players in the process and empowering them to make decisions and drive the strategy. Sounds like a real student of the game, great to be bringing some of that rugby IP back to QLD.
Great to hear more from the broader coaching team. Particularly impressed by the way Zane talks about including the players in the process and empowering them to make decisions and drive the strategy. Sounds like a real student of the game, great to be bringing some of that rugby IP back to QLD.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
I might have missed it previously, or just forgotten but Alex Hodgman is Aussie eligible
www.smh.com.au
‘I was trying too hard’: The All Black who could pull on Wallabies jumper
He has taken on the Wallabies has part of world rugby’s greatest force. But could a Queensland Reds recruit soon be swapping his national jersey?
Wilson
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeah, stand down period served as of November last year. That said, I think he also qualifies for Samoa (via his mother) and possibly Fiji.I might have missed it previously, or just forgotten but Alex Hodgman is Aussie eligible
‘I was trying too hard’: The All Black who could pull on Wallabies jumper
He has taken on the Wallabies has part of world rugby’s greatest force. But could a Queensland Reds recruit soon be swapping his national jersey?
Brumby Runner
David Wilson (68)
His father, a Fijian Australian, born in Melbourne.
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
Surprised it hasn't been floated earlier tbh - his skillset and abilities are quite nicely suited to the 13 man game
dru
Tim Horan (67)
Geez Alex comes across well. Brilliant that he ended up with us. Looking forward to seeing what he brings, unlike many I really like the scrum. physical in the ruck works well too.
Ignoto
John Thornett (49)
Bloody hell watching the content Jeff puts out along with these interviews, the recruitment team needs a back pat on the back.
Perfect role models for the young front rowers we have.
The last time we recruited a pair of kiwi props it worked out horribly for us, everything coming out from them has been gold.
Perfect role models for the young front rowers we have.
The last time we recruited a pair of kiwi props it worked out horribly for us, everything coming out from them has been gold.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Hmmm Intresting. Probably a Center in League although he could be a good finisher on the Wing. He’s been better injury wise but I think he’d be really risking the body doing it.
Has he played much as a junior? Limits the FB option with how much responsibility they have in a league team.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
The Petaia NRL rumour is pretty predictable.
Probably some truth to it, but also trying to secure some negotiating leverage under the new coach. You’d imagine he’s definitely not the first choice 13 anymore (Flook) and he hasn’t exactly blown our socks off as a fullback. Very talented but also just as likely to get injured or push a dumb pass.
May as well float the NRL card early on and see what happens.
Probably some truth to it, but also trying to secure some negotiating leverage under the new coach. You’d imagine he’s definitely not the first choice 13 anymore (Flook) and he hasn’t exactly blown our socks off as a fullback. Very talented but also just as likely to get injured or push a dumb pass.
May as well float the NRL card early on and see what happens.
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
I liked him at 15 more than Campbell last year tbh...
The Reds really do have a glut of versatile backs, so it'll be really interesting to see how Kiss & Co. piece it together. Don't think it's been done for a while so, for the sake of it, this is how I'm sitting after a couple of Friday beers:
9. McDermott
10. Lynagh/Creighton (can't split them at this stage)
11. Vunivalu
12. JOC (James O'Connor)
13. Flook (although Paisami will likely get first dibs)
14. Campbell/Grealy
15. Petaia
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
If Paisami get the nod there surely Flook pushes to a Wing ahead of Campbell/Grealy?
You want the guy on the field.
You want the guy on the field.
LeCheese
Peter Johnson (47)
Yep agreed