Recent content by Dave Beat

Liking their new web site with a few quality names starting to appear from the Aussie 7s squad

100%, love 7s and could be used in different ways. I've always seen 7s as a different code - not rugby. It can attract players from League, AFL, touch, and maybe even soccer. I referenced a business plan above - by all means, 7s should be included in that plan. Walls should not be put up that...

Just sharing a couple of angles. We now live in a global economy. We have been promoting rugby as a global game so aspiring players can leave school, stick in rugby and see the world. South Africa pulled out of Super Rugby a few years back now, has that hampered the World Cup success? Even our...

Phil Blake doesn't coach and recruit for the Wooden Spoon.

WOW - this thread has stood the test of time :) and is still very relevant

Congrats @wamberal99 - the Sir Roden Cutler Shield is a treasured trophy. and with an away game next week, it is in the trophy cabinet for 2024. EASTS - player point infringement. This has benefited the whole club, not just First Grade, look at how all grades have placed. Injury cover, Players...

Rats won, We did have 2 new wingers,and lost our 12 and skip early -that's half a backline. Best team on on the day won. Noting best club won 6 of the 8 games played and put on an awesome day - both clubs made yesterday happen

There we go - now for a fired up rats on Anzac day - thanks for that

Who has the Sir Roden Cutler Shield at present?

I remember hearing that last season as well. That first half you had us camped in our 22 for good periods, we had the stronger scrum and Woods errors in attack. I will re-watch today.

I'll be there if its not washed out

Going to be a very tight season this year. shute shield face book page

Bruised bodies at Manly v Wests - close games. Trials I've seen to date - The Shute will be close again this season. Depth will play a part - clubs that focus on the club championships should come out of the back end in good stead.

Wow just looked at this thread - i started May 2013 - 10 years on. I started it as i had concerns that Rugby Australia was off the mark with that of Australian rugby. Since then i believe Rugby in Aus has declined because their vision was off the mark. 2013 rank 3 2023 rank 8...