[By the way, don't miss the NRC semi-final this week, Queensland Country are set to play the Western Force on Sunday at 2pm! It'll be at their home field, which is Bond Uni at the Gold Coast and live on Fox Sports.]
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| Thanks to the Bobby and the team for the shirt, I'll definitely be wearing in at the game on Sunday! |
Hi Bobby. It’s been a while since we last caught up for Reds Rugby Rules. A lot’s happened since then!
First of all, congrats to you and the Queensland Country squad on making it to the semi-finals.
Thanks Tom!
What’s been the biggest challenge of this years NRC competition?
The biggest challenge this year… I think having a shorter prep time. We only had a couple of weeks to get going. We’re pretty lucky with the start we had, we were three wins in a row before our first loss against the Force. And I think the teams this year are a lot more competitive. There’s a lot more depth in each side. So that’s made for a lot harder competition each week and it’s also made better viewing for the fans. That’s obviously the goal as well - making it enjoyable for the fans to watch.
What’s been your favourite moment playing for Country this season?
I think probably when we had our first game down in Canberra at the start of the season and it was pretty much a grand final rematch of last year. Playing against the same side at the same stadium, with a strong win against a really good Canberra side - so probably the way we started the season. Also, how well we’ve gelled together and our away trips have been really fun and enjoyable. It’s been good to see the side grow and grow, as players individually and as a squad collectively as well.
I enjoyed supporting the Reds this year. How do you think the side has grown and are you excited about 2019?
Very, very, very excited. The sides grown massively. There are a few guys that hadn’t played a Super Rugby game at the start of the year that have played 10+ games and it builds confidence individually for the players and it also built confidence as a group.
New coaching staff, new playing kit, back to the Maroon which is exciting! And though I’ve got a holiday coming up, I can’t wait to get back in here in 4-5 weeks and get going again. So yeah, really really excited.
What are your personal goals in 2019?
Yeah, just to continue to develop as a footy player and you know, drive standards around the club here. So I’m really excited to help the whole squad grow. Obviously for myself, I want to continue to play consistent footy and get back to a level where I think I should be as well as be able help some of the younger guys coming through, as well as learn some things off the older guys as well.
How did you end up with the nickname Bobby?
Bobby has been with me since I was about 6. Obviously, for James, which is my real name, a nickname for James is Jim and my uncles used to call me “Jimbob”. From Jimbob, it went to Bob, so either Bob or Bobby. I asked my Dad last year if I could legally change my name to Bob and he said no, even though he doesn’t call me James. So that’s all I get called, but I can’t change it legally.
That’s all people around the club call me. It’s a bit weird when someone calls me James!
Good luck to you and all of the team against the Force this weekend.
Thanks Tom.
You know I’ll be there!
Thank you very much. We’ll look out for you and hopefully we’ll get the win for you!
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