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Stan Wickham (3)
It’ll be a big day at Newport expect no signs of Breakers in the Sutherland Cup….
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Herbert Moran (7)
Where are those guys? Can you get banned on here? It’s not the same without Eastcoasts dribble
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Dave Cowper (27)
We never knew what we had until we lost it!
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Herbert Moran (7)
Given at times over the past few years they’ve struggled getting 4 grades on the park I think the focus will be on that this year.
No sign of Forrest colts again this week. Worrying signs for them given the strangle their colts program over the last few years that has supported the club
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Sydney Middleton (9)
I think Div 1 is in the best shape it's been in in a long time. I can't pinpoint a weaker club this year, I think most clubs will be competitive across most games, and I wouldn't be surprised if they opt for no relegation / promotion at the end of the year, though maybe the Petersham / UNSW resurgence will force their hand.
Newport APPEAR ready for the challenge, Lindfield will be better for last year's experience and ran home strong, and then Colleagues, Mosman, Waverley, Blue Mountains, Hunters Hill and Drummoyne could probably be considered 'safe' stalwarts in the Division nowadays.
I guess you never really know until you see who's who in the colder months middle of the year.
Newport APPEAR ready for the challenge, Lindfield will be better for last year's experience and ran home strong, and then Colleagues, Mosman, Waverley, Blue Mountains, Hunters Hill and Drummoyne could probably be considered 'safe' stalwarts in the Division nowadays.
I guess you never really know until you see who's who in the colder months middle of the year.
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Frank Nicholson (4)
Hunters Hill has put the muzzle of EastCoast to bring success to the club maybe...
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Ted Fahey (11)
Agreed, was looking at the Div 1 fixtures this morning and it's a strong looking competition. There is always a bit of Div 1 resentment on here (which at times is understandable) but the competitiveness (on paper) of this year's competition can't be denied.
Few Kentwell tips for round 1:
Lindfield v Mosman - Lindfield to continue their impressive Kentwell 2024 campaign to start the year. Pretty quiet off season from the Whales so don't have much to go off here. Lindfield by 12.
Newport v Drummoyne - Could be a real "welcome to 1st Division" for Newport. Drummoyne typically strong in all grades and look to have picked up some decent talent. Newport to win Colts but think the Dirty Reds to have the Breakers covered in Grade. Kentwell - Drummoyne by 5.
Hunters Hill v Colleagues - toss of a coin to start the year between two heavyweights. Giving HH the benefit of the doubt at home. Predicting a high quality match up. Will be great to see 5 grades, colts and JJC between played out in one massive day - great effort. Hunters Hill be 3.
Waverley v Blue Mountains - match of the round. Huge day awaits at Waverley Oval. Both clubs have been prominent in their off/pre-season social media. Big numbers across the board and close finishes predicted throughout the day. Will give Waverley the nod to start the year - maybe a bit fitter to start the year but it's anyone's guess! Waverley by 2 in a nail biter.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
I know Drummoyne are really good and Newport are the new kids on the block, but hosting up at Porter gives them almost a bonus point head start. The worst ground to be a visitor at in my experience - sea breeze, rabid crowd, sometimes you'd be glad to lose so that you'd make it out alive. Don't underestimate the home ground advantage they have - best of luck to even the best clubs, you'll need it.
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Herbert Moran (7)
Especially if as forecast it’s supposed to be wet. It’s a miserable place when the weathers bad and the crowd will be push Newport the extra mile as well
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Chris McKivat (8)
Little to no coverage of what happened in trials matched with almost unknowns of recruitment makes tipping at this stage a guess more than anything
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Tom Lawton (22)
I've been dropping heaps of knowledge on div 1, and no ones responded.
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Frank Row (1)
I'm hearing Waverley are bringing in a group recently fresh out of Randwick top grades. If so a very handy hook up and will be hard to beat by any team.
Blueys - no news on big signings besides their player retention posts on socials.
Blueys - no news on big signings besides their player retention posts on socials.
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Tom Lawton (22)
Yassmin the big signing out of Waverley.
Keep an eye out for the Colleagues team sheet. Some astounding Rugby pedigree there too.
Keep an eye out for the Colleagues team sheet. Some astounding Rugby pedigree there too.
Crashy
Alan Cameron (40)
Apparently these 2 newcomers are Shute Shielders and have their Kentwell debuts this weekend.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
I'm inclined to back the Breakers at Porters too, kicking off their Kentwell campaign in style - momentum is a funny thing, though I certainly understand favouring the always classy Drummoyne outfit, should be a cracker.
