Force prepare to launch another raid on Reds

[Sheikh]

When is the badger expected back ?
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I'm not sure anyone knows. His injury seems to be a niggle in either the ankle or knee (reports vary) and the impression I've got is that he can't go full speed until it's sorted. I presume they've done things like MRI to identify the problem, but haven't heard anything about the outcome, or the timescale for recovery, as what I have read is along the lines of 'next week', and has been for a couple of weeks.

[Flying 14]

I just hope he's back soon. We could use some hard, straight running. As long as his tackling has improved he could be a good 13. Maybe Stanley could give him lessons....
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[PeterM]

On the face of it the article about attracting players sound exciting and has made my ears prick up that being said I am still gutted about the farces of seasons gone by when big name players where due to come and then pull out at the 11th hour.

For my two cents worth I would rather all signings are kept under wraps until the ink is dry on the contract with the players signature

[shasta]

I would rather all signings are kept under wraps until the ink is dry on the contract with the players signature

Think we'd all agree there. But unless someone figures out a way to gag player agents the rumour mill will likely roll on.
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[Nipper]

So maybe it would be worth moving Cummins back to 13 as someone suggested somewhere here. Mafi and Rasolea to the wings and either Dellit or SNK at fullback.

What ever happened to Toupou at 13? I thought he went pretty well last year, before he got injured. At the time, he seemed like the man for the future at that spot.

[James]

I doubt we will see Tupou at 13. I'd like to see either him or Rasolea get a bit of a run there at some point but I doubt it will happen.

[Nipper]

I doubt we will see Tupou at 13. I'd like to see either him or Rasolea get a bit of a run there at some point but I doubt it will happen.

Any idea why not? Am I having selective memories about him doing well at 13 last year?

[Flying 14]

Any idea why not? Am I having selective memories about him doing well at 13 last year?

No. I thought he was good at 13 too. Hard, straight runner and a good defender.
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[Nipper]

No. I thought he was good at 13 too. Hard, straight runner and a good defender.
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That was my recollection as well. Stanley goes OK, and is a "safe" option, but I honestly don't recall him breaking the line once over the past two seasons.

[MI5_Dog]

with our current back row stocks can we stick someone like alcock in at 13?
be nice to have another ball fetcher on the park as well.

[Happy]

I'm not sure anyone knows. His injury seems to be a niggle in either the ankle or knee (reports vary)

it is the knee

[GIGS20]

with our current back row stocks can we stick someone like alcock in at 13?
be nice to have another ball fetcher on the park as well.

The way they've been playing comparatively,I'd rather have Alcock at 7 and Hodgeo at 13, but it'd be a nice solution to two problems.

[shasta]

I know they are both good defenders. Alcock is a great ball runner. But defending @ 13 is a speciallist job. I only see 4 possibilities ATM. Stanley, Tupou, Heyward, Dellit. In that order. We have a lot of home games to come and I'm not writing the season off yet. I think the combinations will click as soon as Saturday. Bonus point win. Unfortunately I won't see it.
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[GIGS20]

At this stage, I'm not convinced I'll see it!

[shasta]

I see what you did there GIGS.
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