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I don't believe McIntyre's displays are any different to what was on show in the NRC, even in a successful team. It was much easier to carry him at that level on the back of Frisby & Kerevi and no one seemed to notice it. So to answer your question I don't think it is all down to poor...

I didn't say he has no place, I said he won't be successful. Big difference. I haven't seen McIntyre do anything with ball in hand that the top 10's in Super rugby do. How many line breaks has he laid on? How many defenders has he beaten? Can he create space? Can he create anything? Greene has...

Yes I have bias towards Greene. However I believe the continual selection of McIntyre is part of a wider issue in the Reds and Australian rugby setup, which is a risk adverse mindset and over-reliance on structure in the gameplan (especially at the Reds). This then breeds unimaginative gameplay...

Yes in the first season with the squad he inherited from the previous regime. Within 2 seasons they were also-rans and MOC was sacked. The attack fell apart and the PPG declined over that period. The fans and media weren't happy with the playing style that had regressed to which MOC is quoted as...

Yes, because the CIHC's CVs are stacked with Super Rugby coaching experience, with proven records of success in Super Rugby...wait, what? In actual fact all the keyboard warriors had the same level of Super Rugby coaching exp. before the season!! And halfway through, there still even in terms of success! Super Rugby is a...

The Greene/McIntyre debate is rather redundant at this point. Its clear which way the Reds are going, even giving Mack Mason a start over Greene in pre-season trials. This was never a competition for the 10 spot. If it was based on positional NRC form, Greene would start. If it was based on...

In attack maybe, based on available chances. If you are a keen observer you would have seen how crucial Fittock was in defence, especially in game 2, shutting down a number of halfbreaks by making the right read and rushing in or making a desperate cover tackle. At one point I saw him make 3...

No actually this factually incorrect. Greene's performances for Country outshine McIntyre's by a country mile. McIntyre had the better team, but judged solely one what each guy provided their team, Greene did more. Stats aren't everything but if you compared them (line breaks, tries, line break...

Looks like Reds are sticking with McIntyre for the foreseeable future. The fluff piece from Reds PR department this morning states JM has 'full backing of his coaches', 'he's doing a fantastic job' and 'he just needs time to develop'. Another example of the Reds backing the wrong horse and...

Can't you all see the Reds great new strategy? The knock-on has become an integral part of the gameplan, used like never before in World Rugby. The masters of the scrum, the Reds use the knock-on as a way to entice the opposition into a scrum. The resulting penalty earns the Reds field position...

As a 10, he is supposed to be the organiser. Any lack of backline structures is an indication of a) he's not saying anything or b) no one is listening to him. Can we please stop using age as an excuse for this guy? Damien McKenzie is 20 years old and is one of the best players in the...

Quiet simply this guy would not get through the system in NZ. In 3 Super Rugby games and 2 trials this season I've seen nothing that indicates he will be a good player at this level other then some goalkicking ability. Thats why I am asking specifically what areas of his game do you find promise...

Scrubber interested to hear how you've reached this conclusion?

The thing that baffles me is he does stuff up... alot. The Rebels game was better, but if you go back and watch the tape from the Tahs and Force games: multiple turnovers, poor kicks, dropped ball, poor passing, bad decision making. In defence he gives alot of effort, but 8/10 it is...

Discipline and handling is not up to an acceptable level. Even the Sunwolves put the Reds to shame at the moment in terms of stringing phases together and clinical play. The Reds shouldn't have been in it, they were, and blew it (to put it simply). The confidence will be building however but I...

I'm a fan of CFS. It's hard to believe he's only 22... Watching the difference in his effort (not competition) between his club and super rugby performances, I believe that it takes a special coach to get the best out of him, and that at Souths, the team culture / environment allowed him to...

Yes, yes he was. DP is developing into a decent 12, but was thrown into the deep end coming from league. Anyone who follows QPR closely will know the best 10 currently in Queensland is sitting on the bench.

I think it's fair to say that if they didn't align (or hold their tounge) with RG they'd be gone by now... think John Connolly.. they had no problems sacking him.

Is it unaminous that JM is the best option? The last 2 weeks he hasn't even done the basics right... alot of handling errors, poor kicking. Last night he played alot flatter and more direct which was a marked improvement but still doesnt show any signs of creating space for anyone. Given both...

Alot comments on Brumbies 'cynical' play.. quiet interesting. They attack the breakdown and push the line, but when they have the ball they are expansive and clinical. I personally see the Reds gameplan as 'cynical' rugby, although it is an obvious strength, going for scrum penalty after scrum...