Oh yeah, forgot about him. Not much time between then and the chiefs last game. Is he even here training with the Reds yet? I'd say he would be looked at for the Aus/NZ team.
Queensland Reds 2026
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Nuggetyflyhalf
Chris McKivat (8)
No no no no no, beware of the social media post. We cannot pick someone who is not battle hardened and ready to rip into these Lions.
Adam84
John Eales (66)
Upwards of 40k based on seating availability
Please no rain
Sword of Justice
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
But that’s our competitive advantage
Nuggetyflyhalf
Chris McKivat (8)
Rain wouldn’t be the worst thing for a bash up.
Spamnoodle
Darby Loudon (17)
Yea, we're pretty well sick of it though.
More importantly it'll stop last minute punters from going.
Nuggetyflyhalf
Chris McKivat (8)
Good point. I saw Easts are doing a watch party for lions games. I trust all clubs are cashing in on the tour with similar initiatives.
Nuggetyflyhalf
Chris McKivat (8)
De Lutis and Zane. Future looks good in the front row.
Coleman Rees
Allen Oxlade (6)
Who are then options to coach after Kiss leaves?
Hilton? (Moved with Kiss didn’t he?)
Link?
Chris Latham?
Kefu?
Hilton? (Moved with Kiss didn’t he?)
Link?
Chris Latham?
Kefu?
Strewthcobber
Michael Lynagh (62)
Who is the most successful assistant coach currently in the Australian rugby ecosystem?
It might be Ben Mowen (Brisbane's own)
It might be Ben Mowen (Brisbane's own)
TSR
Steve Williams (59)
It could well be - but how are we measuring that success?
Wilson
John Eales (66)
I imagine he'll be a candidate, he's got a solid (though still a bit thin) base and seems pretty ambitious in his coaching career, but how are you measuring success there? I'm not sure Mowen has anywhere near enough to set him ahead of Hilton, who also has head coach experience and experience with the side.
Strewthcobber
Michael Lynagh (62)
Hilton is obviously the front runner and favourite, and probably his if he wants it (ie doesn't want the Wallaby assistant coach job through a World Cup)
But I think we should challenge the assumptions. Surely the best way to measure success in rugby union is the traditional way. Last two years Mowen's forwards have gone up against Hilton's.
But I think we should challenge the assumptions. Surely the best way to measure success in rugby union is the traditional way. Last two years Mowen's forwards have gone up against Hilton's.
Wilson
John Eales (66)
I'm not sure that's a particularly traditional (or accurate) measure of success, at least for assistants aiming to be head coach. I'm certainly not saying Mowen should be ignored here, but to look at those recent clashes to compare the two in isolation is pretty reductive and at best would be comparing them as forwards coaches, not potential head coaches.
Nuggetyflyhalf
Chris McKivat (8)
Benny needs more time.
Ignoto
John Hipwell (52)
Agreed - there's definitely a good coach in Mowen, but he needs to experience different styles of playing so that he's got the toolkit to change the team he's leading when things aren't working.
The only way Mowen should be thrust into the HC role in the next 5 years is with extremely experienced AC's providing him the support and guidance he will need as HC.
If the Reds have continued success next year, I'd be wanting Zane to stick around. I don't think it'll help the Reds changing coacing teams + most likely changing playing style twice in the space of 3-4 years. Continuity of how they Reds organisation wants to play should be the focus.
liquor box
Peter Sullivan (51)
Coleman Rees
Allen Oxlade (6)
Brian Smith the old Paramarra Eels and St George coach changed his game plans each week. It is poor coaching.