Reds 2015

[Train Without a Station]

Well in my defence Scrubber you say silly things, like being dropped may lead to him losing motivation.

 

[Train Without a Station]

Oh and Braveheart, let's be realistic. If Simmons or Carter gets injured, Horwill would likely start in their place with Skelton remaining on the bench based on what we have seen to date.

 

[Scrubber2050]

Well in my defence Scrubber you say silly things, like being dropped may lead to him losing motivation.

The operative word is "MAY"

 

[Scoey]

Righto you two. Moving on perhaps?

 

[Scrubber2050]

Yep, I have !

 

[Train Without a Station]

Lies Scrubber. I think we've been debating this for even longer than James has been playing!

 

[Scrubber2050]

Lies Scrubber. I think we've been debating this for even longer than James has been playing!

Lies, Lies, you say !!!

How about we put the issue to bed for a while and let time decide?

Then, either way, however it turns out, we each can certainly blame "time"

 

[emuarse]

Ya gotta luv it - now boys, pick up your handbags at 50 paces

 

[Scrubber2050]

Ya gotta luv it - now boys, pick up your handbags at 50 paces

Have retired my handbag, but only for a while - back in the drawer with my frilly knickers

 

[Jets]

I would really like it if James was released to play some NRC. I think getting back to some more relaxed rugby might bring the joy back for him. He needs to put together a few good games so he can push for his starting spot again.

 

[Train Without a Station]

He improved in the lead up and as part of the June test series so I wouldn't agree with the comment about playing "More relaxed rugby".

But I agree with the sentiment. James, or any other player for that matter not selected in the 23, is not going to improve by training as back ups.

I'd doubt they would look to prevent these players from playing.

The Speight decision I can understand, he was out with a hamstring injury, and that's the exact type of injury you can easily re-aggravate, and additional time recovering can reduce this risk.

 

[RugbyReg]

from all reports all non-playing Wallabies will play NRC, as it should be.

 

[GaffaCHinO]

Highlanders just announced that Brad Thorn won't be at the club next year maybe he rumours earlier in the year were true Thorne to the Reds? On the announcement all it said was Thorne was moving 'overseas'

 

[Jets]

By more relaxed I was more focusing on him playing for fun. He seems to put immense pressure on himself and sometimes that can be an issue for players who are out of top form.

Also I don't think he is far away from his best. He still has a big impact but needs to get back to where he was.

 

[Train Without a Station]

He's not going to get there sitting in the stands in his civvies though is he.

 

[Wilson]

Don't really think thorne has the mobility to play in the back row, would rather they used the marquee spot on someone they intend to start. Not that thorne would be the worst guy to have around the squad, assuming he's coming cheap and using it as way to retire back to Brisbane.

 

[Train Without a Station]

He'd be a great professional mentor, but would take up the reserve lock spot we should be using to develop a fringe starter like David McDuling.

Whilst Thorn is a good solid player, we have plenty of them too. We need dynamic runners and big hitters. If we were picking up past their prime ex-All Blacks somebody like Sione Luaki is more so the type that we need.

We're chock full of fucking graft at Ballymore.

 

[Ash]

Lazy-aki past his prime? Shudder.

But I get your point.

 

[Train Without a Station]

What's Thomas Waldrom doing?

 

[Brumby Runner]

What's Thomas Waldrom doing?

Playing test match rugby for Wales(?) I think. One of the NH sides in any case.