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Ken Catchpole (46)
It makes it tricky for me to get up for home games when they're on Fridays. Will definitely need to book it in early.
Waratahs 2026
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Strewthcobber
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Force again have the most televised Saturday night appearances and the Tahs easily the least.
RA bias on display once again.
RA bias on display once again.
Good for me, straight from work, tram to surry hills, Grifters and bad burger, then tram to ground
Slim 293
George Smith (75)
There's no more Saturday night games on 9GEM...
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Rugby took cash for that though.
Hopefully the Wallabies can get through the rest of year strongly and give 9 something publicly attractive to put on instead of RBT re-runs.
Strewthcobber
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
No more guaranteed Saturday night game in the contract.
I've heard that it's pretty likely Super Rugby will continue to be on Saturday night next year on those days where there is no clash
Rugby Head
Tom Lawton (22)
After watching the Shute Shield final, do we think there was any players worth getting the call up to the Tahs?
2, 8 and 10 for the Rats are my picks.
2, 8 and 10 for the Rats are my picks.
VassMan
Darby Loudon (17)
"(Simon) Cron is flying (Wes) Thomas to Perth on a short-term deal next week, and the hooker will suit up for the Force in the Super AU competition in September.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...finally-getting-his-dues-20250829-p5mqud.html
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Good for him. Deserves a crack at higher honours. BPA won't feature at all so that leaves Dolly and Horton in the pro squad with Alcock, Barret and Megson in the Academy. Some of these guys may not be ready for it physically so an experienced Hooker makes sense.
Not the first time he's done this. Donny Freeman went to SA with the Force after good showings for Hunter.
Interested to see how teams approach this comp. Playing to win it and build into next year or is it to test players and let them show it in front of the coaches like NFL pre season when results mean nothing for some.
Not the first time he's done this. Donny Freeman went to SA with the Force after good showings for Hunter.
Interested to see how teams approach this comp. Playing to win it and build into next year or is it to test players and let them show it in front of the coaches like NFL pre season when results mean nothing for some.
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Horton has already left the Force and Dolly wasn't named in the Super Au squad (pretty sure he's out injured for a while). Alcock and Barret were the two hookers named in that squad, so Thomas should be a pretty good chance of getting a game if he shows well at training, particularly given how young those two are.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
My bad on Horton. Just had a peruse of their site and he's still on there.
You'd think Wes starts when you are then leaning on 3 Academy players. Alcock has a lot to like about him though.
You'd think Wes starts when you are then leaning on 3 Academy players. Alcock has a lot to like about him though.
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
Getting off topic for the tahs thread at this point, but I imagine the focus will be on Alcock for them - he's been with the side a while now and looks like a very good prospect. He's just been elevated to the main squad for next year and at 22 he should be getting ready to make the step up. It's Barrett that Thomas will really be competing with for the 16 jersey in Super Au I think, but he makes a much better 4th string (pushing 3rd) option for next year than Barrett who is still very young and raw. Wouldn't be surprised to see them each get a game at 16 and then the best performer holds the spot for the 3rd game. Short comp makes it tricky though.
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Good to have stuff to talk about though along side the Wobs.
Should we expect the Tahs and Reds squads this week?
Should we expect the Tahs and Reds squads this week?
Wilson
Tim Horan (67)
That's the rumour - they were both waiting for their respective club finals, which hopefully means there should be a few spots in each that were up for grabs for top club performers.
It's great to see, one of the things that really hurt the NRC was the tahs effectively finalizing their squad before hand without real opportunities for the club guys coming through. Having those spots open and the teams run by the super sides themselves should help send that signal that these are very real opportunities, even in such a short run comp.
It's great to see, one of the things that really hurt the NRC was the tahs effectively finalizing their squad before hand without real opportunities for the club guys coming through. Having those spots open and the teams run by the super sides themselves should help send that signal that these are very real opportunities, even in such a short run comp.
Fridays arent great for crowds
The Ghost of Raelene
John Eales (66)
Last years highest was a Saturday v the Brums but they got decent enough crowds on Fridays. Rugby does benefit from a lot of the Rugby population living around the East or North Shore which have good access to the city with Metro, light rail etc. Northern Beaches have it the hardest but good luck telling them to get PT.
agree, the families are at mini's training or junior games, and the office worker doesn't attend like 10 years ago. It needs to be Saturday night.
Crashy
Desmond Connor (43)
The light rail from circular quay to Allianz has made getting in (and home) from the Northern Beaches much easier when combined with the Manly ferry. Both of which are free on match day except for the obligatory can of $11 4pines on the aforementioned ferry...
HogansHeros
Cyril Towers (30)
Tahs had a good run before having to face NZ teams this season, hopefully that form transfers haha