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Jones has stated in SMH interview that he has 3 ex-union schoolboy stars on the radar. Said they all played Australian Schoolboys. I am guessing could be Angus Crichton, Joseph Su'uali'i, Tolatau Koula, or Adam Doueihi. Any others? Then there are other ex-rugby schoolboy stars like Jojo Fifita...

I have seen them all except Wests and GPS. But you think the QPR would put it out but they haven't posted since 2 Dec 22. I am interested in Bond's chances this year.

Are Wests firming to go back to back? Any early predictions? Who will be top 4 and why? The competition is starting a month earlier than last year but QLD Rugby still haven't got the draw on https://qld.rugby/

Sua'ali'i was put at fullback when Tedesco was concussed in the NRL semi-final. He went ok but Souths shut his impact down. Channel 9 froth over this kid but they are all Roosters men - Gus Gould, Fred Fittler, Danny Weidler etc. So much hype. Cooper Cronk on Fox is not much better. Eddie's...

https://www.rugby.com.au/news/five-key-talking-points-for-the-reds-heading-into-super-rugby-pacific-2023-20221214 My top 5 would be 1. Coaching - is Brad the right man? Does he have the right technical nous to get this team to be Super Rugby Pacific top 2? 2. Utilising the squad - stable...

McLaughlin-Phillips is is probably the standout of this group.

Is Brothers still the only club to charge admission? Has anyone seen any stats on viewer numbers of the Store Local Hospital Cup? That is what will drive revenue. It is great that the coverage exists complemented by additional Clubland exposure, player interview spots and the fact all the game...

There wasn't a Shute Shield winner in 2021 because of COVID. Gordon were the defending premiers from 2020. So I am guessing there wasn't a game between the QPR and SS winners.

I haven't read the whole thread but stats tell a bit of a story about the players: 1. Inability to back up. Physical. 2. Inconsistency in closing out matches. Mental. Rennie's Record overall is now 34 matches, 13 wins, 18 losses and 3 draws. By year: 2020 - P6, 1W, 2L and 3D. Average score...

QPR pushed forward because of World Cup?

The 9 and 10 for France are a class above. This is a great dress rehearsal for the RWC semis and final next year, which are all played at this venue.

I am not a UQ supporter but think they have the cattle to be fine. So much depth and good Colts coming through. Takes a village...

GPS strike me as a club that had strong momentum and hope for their top grades after 2021 but got complacent. Any success means you are warily hunted the following year and they made all 3 of the Suncorp GFs last year but none this year. As a comparison, Easts made 2 last year and 2 again this...

Wests will attract some good candidates for sure.

Is Stan streaming all games today or just First Grade?

I am not sure how many players took to the respective fields over the weekend but all should be congratulated for putting on a great spectacle. There was excitement and drama in just about every match at every grade level. To the teams that were defeated, heads up, you made the top 4!! And to...

I would guess after the Grand Final to see who performs and who is still fit! That gives the squad a few weeks preparation before 8 October kick off. Should be a strong QLD side and will need to be to get over NSW who will be as cocky as NSW gets!

I think Brothers might have a bit more in them points-wise than Uni. Uni rely more on set piece and field position through Lynagh. But really a toss of a coin type match on Saturday. Most recent result says Uni win but semi finals are different to season games. Are both teams at 100% fitness? I...

Campbell is a talent. Great to have him playing grade again but he will definitely get higher honours and would be an asset to the RWC squad in 2023.

According to the article, Chris Kuridrani is captain. I know he was named man of the match last week so he must have done plenty but the small part of the Souths game I watched, he did seem to miss a lot of tackles so can expect traffic through the 13 channel. Collins is a loss with semis next...