Wobbly Reds turning to bobbleheads: Queensland players get the clone treatment

QUADE Cooper has become the most big-headed footballer in the country ... or rather it is his supersized clone who is set to stir the fun.

Quade Cooper, Will Genia, James Horwill, Saia Fainga'a and Anthony Fainga'a line up with

QUADE Cooper has become the most big-headed footballer in the country ... or rather it is his supersized clone who is set to stir the fun at Suncorp Stadium.

The creative Reds are to unveil larger-than-life “bobblehead” figures of five of their biggest fan favourites on the sidelines of Saturday night’s game against the Stormers.

A visit to the New York Giants NFL club late last year got Queensland Rugby Union boss Jim Carmichael thinking of a variation on the popular mascots which are prevalent in US sport.

Cooper’s 2.15m likeness comes complete with tattoo and designer stubble while the biggest headgear in football has been tailored for James Horwill’s doppelganger.

Quade Cooper, Will Genia, James Horwill, Saia Fainga'a and Anthony Fainga'a line up with their clones.

Dreadlocks for hooker Saia Faingaa’s double posed the biggest puzzle. Twin Anthony and Will Genia will also be honoured with their names on the back of XXXXXL jerseys.

Reds fans have voted on “Red” as the name for the team’s red heeler puppy mascot ahead of Bluey, Bally, Bandit, Reddy, Rookie and, curiously, Bruce.

Designing the Red Dog a kennel has been thrown open to Reds fans under 12 at http://www.redsrugby.com.au/Reds/RedDog.aspx