Reds 2018
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While I stick by my earlier comments about my perceived limitations of Thorns coaching ability he utilised all of his talents in the hard work and bash (legally) to get a great result tonight. The one feeling I have at the end of the game is pride. I wore a Reds polo to work today and copped a lot of crap but after tonights performance I'll wear it again.
Well done Brad. I might even get to the ground next week.
Well done Brad. I might even get to the ground next week.
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Never in doubt.... yeah ok score line prediction was a bit ambitious
No Hamish Stewart tonight? Someone is going to have conniptions.
With so many new and young players I think Thorn is trying to simplify things.
It worked really well tonight. Excellent scrum. Bugger all penalties. Solid D. Enthusiastic kids.
It worked.
Not sure it will be the kiwis but I can’t wait to find out.
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With so many new and young players I think Thorn is trying to simplify things.
It worked really well tonight. Excellent scrum. Bugger all penalties. Solid D. Enthusiastic kids.
It worked.
Not sure it will be the kiwis but I can’t wait to find out.
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Arch Winning (36)
Yeah, nah. I can understand no Stewart in that game. It was too close to throw Stewart to potentially throw Stewart to the
I'm interesting in what people think about our backline attack with Lance at the 10, I felt like he was lacking that real go forward and appears to stall the attack.
Also was Lance being hidden on the wing in defence?
What did people make of Paia'aua - Daugunu swap? (I felt like had DP played the full 80 could have been a MotM contender, so it was odd to bring in Daugunu; also Nabuli was a bit average, surprised he wasn't brought off for Daugunu.)
Douglas was better than I expected. But it's a classic Douglass/Mumm/Simmons type game where he does just enough to not get dropped.
All in all the forwards are looking really really good. If we could just sort out that fucking backline we might actually be a decent side. (I still think Tuttle, Stewart, Perese/CFS, Paia'aua, Kerevi, Toua, Lance would be our best backline.)
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Sydney Middleton (9)
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Tim Horan (67)
Lance will serve but he was deep. We play tight though and no 10 will really shine much in that. Yes I think he was D on the wing in certain positions on the field. Different between starting and the end. But he did still defend.
Agree, but the substitution worked. Rotating through the youngsters. Can't complain, though hope DP doesnt pay the penalty for it too much going forward.
He played a long game. I'll have to re-watch to see his detail. But let's give a chance, eh?
Agree on the forwards. Backs played their role.
The torpedo
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Zero_Cool
Arch Winning (36)
I think it's servers as a talking point, something to get it it trending on social media perhaps. I wouldn't have hated Quade in the 15.
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Alan Cameron (40)
Was I smoking something, was it the Hunter reds, am I really awake, it can't be true, maybe I am in a nightmare.
Did I just see the Reds win and be the better side on the night.
Must be a dream or the drink has got to me.
No tries a little help from the "Blind & Death" [the ref], but I still think the better side on the night.
Did I just see the Reds win and be the better side on the night.
Must be a dream or the drink has got to me.
No tries a little help from the "Blind & Death" [the ref], but I still think the better side on the night.
You’re saying he’ll wear the Reds 10 jersey in May?
So, what IS the story about Ready? Could someone who knows please elucidate us.
A coupla years ago our rake stocks looked very promising with Ready, Scoble and Latu making encouraging debuts at the same time TPN was going through one of his many physical challenges (marvellous what a few months' rest can do to a tired and battered body), Moore was starting to jump up and down on the spot and Father Time was catching up with both Mann-Rea and Hanson. Scoble's gone to God-knows-where, Ready seems to be in the doghouse for a mystery faux pas, and Latu's had a few injury woes which are taking some time to heal. Not good.
But, could someone please let us know what's the goss with Andrew.
A coupla years ago our rake stocks looked very promising with Ready, Scoble and Latu making encouraging debuts at the same time TPN was going through one of his many physical challenges (marvellous what a few months' rest can do to a tired and battered body), Moore was starting to jump up and down on the spot and Father Time was catching up with both Mann-Rea and Hanson. Scoble's gone to God-knows-where, Ready seems to be in the doghouse for a mystery faux pas, and Latu's had a few injury woes which are taking some time to heal. Not good.
But, could someone please let us know what's the goss with Andrew.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
I’m sure he’s putting in the hard yards to demonstrate that he is developing the right attitude. The two hookers in the squad seem to be going okay, so maybe Thorn is ‘testing’ Ready’s resolve whilst he has options. No doubt he will work his way back.
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