Qld Premier Rugby 2023
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Jimmy_Crouch
Peter Fenwicke (45)
As soon as they get a development contract with the Reds it's all too hard to play for SC or GC. Just easier to be 10mins away from a prems team than drive 3hrs return for training.
warhorse
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Another strong trials performance by Souths today against Sunnybank. 2nds 45-0 and 1sts 55-5.
The Premier Grade welcomed back some of their Reds, Rebels and Junior Wallaby reps as well as a couple of players returning from injury.
The heat was oppressive but they threw the ball around, scoring 9 tries and 5 conversions. Looking forward to the opening match of the season next week against Norths at Chipsy Wood Oval.
The Premier Grade welcomed back some of their Reds, Rebels and Junior Wallaby reps as well as a couple of players returning from injury.
The heat was oppressive but they threw the ball around, scoring 9 tries and 5 conversions. Looking forward to the opening match of the season next week against Norths at Chipsy Wood Oval.
Adam84
Michael Lynagh (62)
I see what you’re saying, but currently Bond have more Reds players then many of the Brisbane clubs with Nongorr, Jeans, Blyth(x2), Blake & Upfield. Throw in junior wallabies like Usher and Loader also. Mafi played for Bond for years also.
For the Academy players it’s not as critical to move, once they’re a full time Reds player sure, their priority is the Reds and not Prems so move. But I’d argue it’s counter intuitive to expect an 18-19 year old academy player to move given they’re not been paid, or if they are it’s a only little and they’d be better off still living at home with a family support network.
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Qldtragic
Ted Fahey (11)
James Durkheim comes from a Lismore and was a league junior whose old man was also a league nrl player so he is a bad example.
I am more concerned about all the junior kids who come through the “pathways” and then give it all away once they have a qld u16 or u18 jersey
Hayden Ray
Frank Row (1)
Going to be a long season for the Bank based on trials. Off season start was positive but has just not delivered.
Souths under 2023 coaching team looked impressive.
The Whisperer
Jimmy Flynn (14)
I wouldn’t write them off. Their new recruit 10/12 didn’t play and they make a massive difference
Sir Charles
Ted Fahey (11)
Didnt they lose to Norths already? Norths seems to be their Achillies heal; time will tell.
Sir Charles
Ted Fahey (11)
Bro 55 - UQ 5
Elton will need more than a rabbit to pull out his hat this season - I do not think the Big OX is the right fit as their forward's coach.
Christian scored in the first few minutes, Lawson was a welcome addition with Adams to return 2nd/3rd RD - Bro Reggies won comfortably as well.
new recruit_ brisbane
Jimmy Flynn (14)
So Caboolture
PhilClinton
Peter Sullivan (51)
Unless Lynagh and JOC (James O'Connor) go down injured, I think Brothers will have Lawson’s services for most of the season. He’s a very handy club player but definitely a step down in Super Rugby.
UQ will be buoyed by someone like Vest coming back for most of the season, similar to Lawson, I don’t see him cementing a Super Rugby spot and will probably drift back to clubland once Blythe/Jones return.
UQ will be buoyed by someone like Vest coming back for most of the season, similar to Lawson, I don’t see him cementing a Super Rugby spot and will probably drift back to clubland once Blythe/Jones return.
SouthernX
Ken Catchpole (46)
Generally I agree but I feel the one plus about a coach like Brad Thorn is he’s been very supportive of having reds return to clubland.
I’m actually worried about any new incoming coach might not have this same philosophy… least the main candidate other then Thorn (Heeno) knows where his roots are and I suspect he will be same champion of reds back to club rugby.
PhilClinton
Peter Sullivan (51)
Based on some of the other franchises coaching this season, I think the Reds need to be careful what they wish for regarding booting Thorn. But that's a convo for another thread.
Southsidepie
Bob McCowan (2)
I can see an argument for Redlands being a possibility for a new Premier Club. They already have great fields, a supporter base and there are quite a few Redlands juniors running around QPR at the moment. I think with some assistance, they could be a great addition.
Through COVID they basically had to. Hopefully we are clear of that now
new recruit_ brisbane
Jimmy Flynn (14)
They barely have 1 senior team and no colts.
SouthernX
Ken Catchpole (46)
he did mention “with some assistance”
there was a pathway for the Saints once upon a time but there was many critics in the local rugby community that the QRU didn’t do enough to support their expansion road map.
If qld premier rugby is to take on a 10th side I think we will see some growing pains etc until they fully operational (it took Bond something like 20 years until they started running out a 3rd grade)