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Bob McCowan (2)
Anyone seen there payroll list ?
Sydney Subbies 2025
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Prodigy
Cyril Towers (30)
That’s a great post and a great reply to the whispers and innuendo
subbies specialist
Bob McCowan (2)
Only funny cos it's true. Why else would ex shute shield players travel for hours from home across Sydney paying tolls and petrol 3 x a week to train and play at the foot of the mountains ?
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
We're very fortunate to have the ground managed by a pro outfit. Pales in comparison to their main field tho
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
And the government is kicking in a bit as well
In all honesty: Parra Eels have been the most accommodating hosts despite us being "the other game".
I was down there meeting the ground manager one day, and on the way back to the car, the staff invited me in for a lunch they'd organised. I had a good chat with the community liaison - they deal with all the RL clubs in their catchment and still find time for us. Even got in a quick chat with Scott Wisemantel who is coaching there now.
We've previously hosted games of Schools and Subbies rugby as a neutral venue and Parra presented no obstacle to that. Very rarely they've taken priority over the ground due to clashes (and then only due to bad weather) and we're mature enough to understand where we sit in this; our presence serves the greater good for us, and for them i.e. ticking the "community" box in the eyes of the government
I think they also appreciate the fact we don't kick up a stink and make the relationship fractious - all of us understand that the small rugby union club is in no position to be pricks. Compare this to the balance they have to strike with Rugby League clubs in their district who could easily cause a stink by punching upwards.
It is entirely possible that more people know who the Renegades are at Parra Eels than at NSW Rugby...
The ultimate ressie
Chris McKivat (8)
Because even doing that is less arduous than a shute shield training schedule I'd imagine
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Have we done a background check on every player for every Kentwell side yet?
All well and good to sling mud at Blueys for having some players we know as local ex-Premier talent, but what about the rest? Surely some have played higher levels elsewhere in Australia or overseas...
All well and good to sling mud at Blueys for having some players we know as local ex-Premier talent, but what about the rest? Surely some have played higher levels elsewhere in Australia or overseas...
Odyssey_Park the 2nd
Herbert Moran (7)
Who had Newport sweeping Drummoyne in Week 1 on there Bingo cards??
Surely Heavy D has to show up to celebrate this one at the fortress?
Surely Heavy D has to show up to celebrate this one at the fortress?
Heavyd
Colin Windon (37)
I can break my silence. Ambush!
MasterSergeant
Bob McCowan (2)
What has happened to Briars? Anyone at the game ….
Here To Do
Herbert Moran (7)
Ambushed again - fast start for Uni and, despite a pretty good crack at a comeback, they ran away towards full time.
Tough start for us but we knew we'd have a target on our backs - had similar issues last year and came good after a few weeks.
Prodigy
Cyril Towers (30)
Looks like only two of their gun back line from 2024 have returned at this stage.
Prodigy
Cyril Towers (30)
Missing some of that top end quality in Pethybridge, Williams and Tuitupou
Odyssey_Park the 2nd
Herbert Moran (7)
Call it off now give Newport the tittle !
MasterSergeant
Bob McCowan (2)
Any feedback on the Breakers? Didn’t see that coming at all… off day for the Dirties… always tough down there at the beaches
Odyssey_Park the 2nd
Herbert Moran (7)
Drummoyne did have a Red Card but looks like it came after Newport was well in control.
The question for a lot of clubs will be was the last two weeks just a blip cause of Easter and Anzac Day or is it a sign of tougher times this year
Here To Do
Herbert Moran (7)
Definitely felt like an odd day at Rothwell with a few players covering a couple of grades for both clubs. Everyone (except those injured) will likely be back this week across the Divs for training so season starts now I guess?