Super Rugby Rnd 4 Reds v Drua, Suncorp Satdium 12/3 @ 6:45pm AEST

[Hardtackle]

even better, this is how they named their team for Pacifika Round

Queensland Reds v Fijian Drua, Suncorp Stadium at 6:45pm AEST:

1. Harry Hoopert – Brothers
2. Josh Nasser – University of Queensland
3. Taniela Tupou – Brothers – Tonga
4. Ryan Smith – Brothers
5. Angus Blyth – Bond University
6. Seru Uru – Wests – Fiji
7. Fraser McReight (c) – Brothers
8. Harry Wilson – Brothers
9. Kalani Thomas – University of Queensland – Maori
10. James O’Connor – Brothers
11. Josh Flook – Brothers
12. Hamish Stewart – Brothers
13. Hunter Paisami – Wests – Samoa
14. Jock Campbell – University of Queensland
15. Jordan Petaia – Wests – Samoa
16. Matt Faessler – Brothers
17. Feao Fotuaika – Sunnybank – Tonga
18. Zane Nonggorr – Bond University – Papua New Guinea
19. Connor Vest* - University of Queensland
20. Tuaina Taii Tualima – GPS – Samoa
21. Spencer Jeans – Bond University
22. Lawson Creighton – Brothers
23. Mac Grealy – University of Queensland

In honour of Queensland Rugby Union’s Pasifika Round, eight players will proudly wear the flag of their pacific background on their jersey which will be signed and auctioned off after the match to raise further funds for UNICEF Australia’s Tongan Recovery Appeal in response to the explosion of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano and subsequent tsunami earlier this year.

I think the jersey auction is a great initiative and cause. They could expand it by including the non-playing squad members as well - without numbers. Any idea how the auction will be conducted? I couldn't see anything on the Reds website.

 

[TSR]

I just realised Daugunu wasn’t selected again.

Is he injured too?

 

[PhilClinton]

I just realised Daugunu wasn’t selected again.

Is he injured too?

I think he's just been crap honestly.

It'll be telling if he is down training with the Doggies next week, although unsure if Reds players are in a bubble?

 

[TSR]

I think he's just been crap honestly.

It'll be telling if he is down training with the Doggies next week, although unsure if Reds players are in a bubble?

Surely you’re not suggesting he’s slipped behind Creighton and Grealy in the pecking order.

I really can’t see why he is getting so many knockers. His stats in the first game vs the Rebels were the best of any winger in the comp. He was quiet in the second game, but we had almost no ball and certainly didn’t play in any way expansively. I’m a bit lost why he is attracting so much stick.

 

[PhilClinton]

Surely you’re not suggesting he’s slipped behind Creighton and Grealy in the pecking order.

I really can’t see why he is getting so many knockers. His stats in the first game vs the Rebels were the best of any winger in the comp. He was quiet in the second game, but we had almost no ball and certainly didn’t play in any way expansively. I’m a bit lost why he is attracting so much stick.

Not necessarily better as a winger - but he offers no versatility on the bench.

Creighton covers 10/15

Grealy 11/14/15

At his best, Daugunnu is a game breaker, but he hasn’t played like that consistently since 2020 imho.

 

[dru]

Why Campbell at 14?

Because Petaia. Let's see what he does with it. Seems asinine to me, but let's see.

 

[dru]

it's not like Campbell has been dropped, he is still in the starting team

Jock has been shunted out of his best place for contributing to the Reds, to a slot where his specific strength are backed off. This after probably the greatest performance at 15 over three rounds across Australia.

For an erratic Petaia with no clear claim on the 15 role at the Reds.

Adam, I get that you support Petaia - but is very definitely an enigma.

 

[dru]

I think he's just been crap honestly.

It'll be telling if he is down training with the Doggies next week, although unsure if Reds players are in a bubble?

Doubt he's that crap. Petaia has been gifted 15. Jock's performance has bee too good to ignore. Daugunu needed to pick up his performace.

It's an odd scenario and for me, not our best starting 15. Daugunu needs to do better, but he's a better winger than Jock. Jock is I think easily the form 15 in Australia. And possibly an adequate winger.

Go figure.

 

[Adam84]

Jock has been shunted out of his best place for contributing to the Reds, to a slot where his specific strength are backed off. This after probably the greatest performance at 15 over three rounds across Australia.

For an erratic Petaia with no clear claim on the 15 role at the Reds.

Adam, I get that you support Petaia - but is very definitely an enigma.

All I said was Campbell is still in the starting team.

People are carrying on like he has been dropped. We won the Super Rugby GF with Jock on the wing last year.

 

[RugbyReg]

Dru what are your thoughts on the Petaia at 15 Jock on the wing selection? Your three posts in a row and numerous others previous leave me unsure.

 

[dru]

All I said was Campbell is still in the starting team.

People are carrying on like he has been dropped. We won the Super Rugby GF with Jock on the wing last year.

No people are not carrying on like Jock has been dropped from the starting 15. What they are doing, is carrying on, like the form 15 in Australia has been removed from the role for a golden haired boy.

Adam, we often have different POV on these things but rarely have differences in the opinions on the fundamentals. Can't you see what I am saying here?

 

[dru]

Dru what are your thoughts on the Petaia at 15 Jock on the wing selection? Your three posts in a row and numerous others previous leave me unsure.

Reg, at some point you are going to have to explain your thoughts on this forum. Is it a forum for Reg endorsed views or is it a rugby forum? A lot of your input is utter quality, and then you drop back into Reds official mode. It has me confused.

I love Petaia and think he'd make a great FB. Right now though, we have the greatest FB in Australia. Period. The conversation can and should stop there.

 

[Adam84]

No people are not carrying on like Jock has been dropped from the starting 15. What they are doing, is carrying on, like the form 15 in Australia has been removed from the role for a golden haired boy.

Adam, we often have different POV on these things but rarely have differences in the opinions on the fundamentals. Can't you see what I am saying here?

With comments like this “golden haired boy” and other ones made yesterday, I feel like you’ve taken an exception with the player over a decision made by coaches and requested by the Wallaby coaching staff.

i honestly don’t get the criticism towards Petaia over this issue nor do I think Campbell playing wing is the kick in the guts it’s been made out to be

 

[The Nomad]

Yep the conversation should be around why would you move your best performer in a particular position for someone who many hope will be a superstar?

Jock’s not likely to get a wing spot for the Wallabies, so moving him to the wing for the Reds is somewhat of a demotion if not technically being dropped.

 

[dru]

With comments like this “golden haired boy” and other ones made yesterday, I feel like you’ve taken an exception with the player over a decision made by coaches and requested by the Wallaby coaching staff.

i honestly don’t get the criticism towards Petaia over this issue nor do I think Campbell playing wing is the kick in the guts it’s been made out to be

OK, I think Jock deserves more support. I don't think it is "a kick in the guts" but I do think he is being accommodated (only), due to superior performance across the Australian franchises, into a role that is less likely to allow him to shine. For a less proven player who is supported by the WB coach. Who I doubt has this request as current on the back of recent Jock performances. The WB coaching staff input in this is frustrating. It's completely opaque, which btw means you are guessing (albeit my guess is the same).

Let's see how it pans out.

 

[RugbyReg]

Reg, at some point you are going to have to explain your thoughts on this forum. Is it a forum for Reg endorsed views or is it a rugby forum? A lot of your input is utter quality, and then you drop back into Reds official mode. It has me confused.

I love Petaia and think he'd make a great FB. Right now though, we have the greatest FB in Australia. Period. The conversation can and should stop there.

Have your views absolutely. But you’ve made the same point numerous times already including in three consecutive posts.

We get it. You think Petaia isn’t living up to the ‘hype’ and that moving the stand out Australian fullback to wing for this game is unfair and bewildering.

Let’s move on now.

 

[upthereds#!]

Tupou still keen to get that (C)
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I like that there is a skull next to Mcreights name instead of (c) - A note on the captains curse I imagine.

 

[MungoMan]

I like that there is a skull next to Mcreights name instead of (c) - A note on the captains curse I imagine.

Yes, it's getting a bit silly really. Reminds me of a few years back when the appointment of a new No.10 would be quickly followed by appointments with an orthopod and / or physio.

 

[Adam84]

Matchday program

 

[dru]

I am reading that right - Tupou has the c?

Edit - scratch that. Brain fart.