Shute Shield 2026

[Pfitzy]

Lot of coaching announcements on Eastwood socials.

1st Grade: Antony Griffin, Sam Rolfe, Reg de Jager

2nd XV: Graeme Harrison head coach

3rd XV: Tom Ragell head coach

Colts 1: Nick Marshall head coach

Colts 2: Robbie Carter head coach

Colts Set Piece: Aaron Spooner

 

[HarryElite]

Just saw parra announced their womens, colts and 1st/2nd grade over the last few days/weeks

 

[Pfitzy]

Just saw parra announced their womens, colts and 1st/2nd grade over the last few days/weeks

DOR - Sailosi Takicakibau who also takes the Head of Colts role

FIRST GRADE
Travis Church Head Coach (was Forwards Coach last year)
Pat Faapoi Backs Coach

SECOND GRADE
Sam Tabuatamata continues
Dan Faleafa Forwards Coach

WOMENS
Teki Tuipolotou appointed

COLTS
Kampo Sione, Ray Feagaiga, Mark Bernays retained.
Chris Hala joins
Mark Moala joins from Eastwood

 

[Pfitzy]

Lot of coaching announcements on Eastwood socials.

1st Grade: Antony Griffin, Sam Rolfe, Reg de Jager

2nd XV: Graeme Harrison head coach

3rd XV: Tom Ragell head coach

Colts 1: Nick Marshall head coach

Colts 2: Robbie Carter head coach

Colts Set Piece: Aaron Spooner

Adding to this at Eastwood: Kas Kafoa returns as Colts 3 Head Coach.

 

[Crashy]

No 4th grade again?

 

[Pfitzy]

No 4th grade again?

I saw a post on socials saying it will happen, but I don't see coach appointments for it at this stage to suit

 

[Pfitzy]

I think there's honestly a case for a shift in thinking in Premier Rugby: 3 Grades + Colts U20 + Colts U19 model, but of course that will get the 9-10 team clubs screeching.

 

[pnut]

I think there's honestly a case for a shift in thinking in Premier Rugby: 3 Grades + Colts U20 + Colts U19 model, but of course that will get the 9-10 team clubs screeching.

Would support subbies only. Brisbane comp runs 6 grades and bugger all subbies

 

[Pfitzy]

It might not even support Subbies TBH. The campaign that many Premier clubs have run against Subbies aka Operation Mickey Mouse probably makes most players believe there isn't any option other than sitting on the 5th Grade bench, having parted with your money.

I'm thinking more about the noticeable erosion of several clubs below 3rd Grade, and wondering how feasible it is for the haves to keep warehousing players. One day there will simply be no viable opposition. I also think that having the whole club play in the same location would be a boost.

Similarly, Subbies is going to struggle with the challenge of fitting 5th Grade into a day that already has 4 Grades + Colts + a growing Womens competition.

 

[pnut]

It might not even support Subbies TBH. The campaign that many Premier clubs have run against Subbies aka Operation Mickey Mouse probably makes most players believe there isn't any option other than sitting on the 5th Grade bench, having parted with your money.

I'm thinking more about the noticeable erosion of several clubs below 3rd Grade, and wondering how feasible it is for the haves to keep warehousing players. One day there will simply be no viable opposition. I also think that having the whole club play in the same location would be a boost.

Similarly, Subbies is going to struggle with the challenge of fitting 5th Grade into a day that already has 4 Grades + Colts + a growing Womens competition.

What’s the campaign??

 

[teamsport]

What’s the campaign??

It's called the pfitzy campaign because the Renegades can't field a 3rd grade somehow it's Eastwood's fault. 7 or 8 of the clubs can field fifth grades no point distributing players to clubs who these players don't want to play for.

They should add another grade as players disappear after colts of which most clubs field 3 to 4 and somehow clubs are only fielding four grades.

 

[Pfitzy]

It's called the pfitzy campaign because the Renegades can't field a 3rd grade somehow it's Eastwood's fault.

I wouldn't blame Eastwood at all - they've got their own troubles right now.

 

[savetgmillner]

Gordon have made some announcements this weekend:

1st Grade Head Coach - David Telfer (already announced)
1st Grade Assistant Coach - Tim Bennetts
1st Grade Assistant Coach - Riley Carter
Top Squad Skills - Pete Smith
Top Squad Scrum - Ofa Fainga'anuku
2nd Grade Assistant Coach - Mick West

Director of Rugby - Josh Mitchell
Head of Performance - Lachlan MacKinnon

As an Eastwood supporter it is interesting to see the ex Woodies joining David Telfer at Gordon.

 

[Blazing Saddles]

Gordon have made some announcements this weekend:

1st Grade Head Coach - David Telfer (already announced)
1st Grade Assistant Coach - Tim Bennetts
1st Grade Assistant Coach - Riley Carter
Top Squad Skills - Pete Smith
Top Squad Scrum - Ofa Fainga'anuku
2nd Grade Assistant Coach - Mick West

Director of Rugby - Josh Mitchell
Head of Performance - Lachlan MacKinnon

As an Eastwood supporter it is interesting to see the ex Woodies joining David Telfer at Gordon.

Dont forget John Manenti is at Uni, he may attract a few as well

 

[wamberal99]

Woodies might just as well not turn up, I guess.

 

[Fletch]

penrithemus.iwannaticket.com.au for anyone interested

 

[Knuckles]

DOR - Sailosi Takicakibau who also takes the Head of Colts role

FIRST GRADE
Travis Church Head Coach (was Forwards Coach last year)
Pat Faapoi Backs Coach

SECOND GRADE
Sam Tabuatamata continues
Dan Faleafa Forwards Coach

WOMENS
Teki Tuipolotou appointed

COLTS
Kampo Sione, Ray Feagaiga, Mark Bernays retained.
Chris Hala joins
Mark Moala joins from Eastwood

Is Losi getting moved sideways?

 

[Fletch]

I think this is leadership from a different angle. Taking on a crucial difficult role. Easy to be 1st grade coach and forget the rest of the club.

 

[Knuckles]

As an Eastwood supporter it is interesting to see the ex Woodies joining David Telfer at Gordon.

Yeh, Eastwood sack their Coach. A bloke who brought a LOT of players to the club 5 years ago, from Gordon. He goes back to Gordon. So naturally those players are considering going back with him.

So Eastwood get the Points Cap changed to stop it. It's madness. They sacked their Coach, and the other clubs pay for it.

What's worse, the other clubs agreed to the rule change. Can't make this stuff up

 

[Knuckles]

I think this is leadership from a different angle. Taking on a crucial difficult role. Easy to be 1st grade coach and forget the rest of the club.

Yeh fair enough. Their Colts have been rubbish forever. Huge job ahead. Hopefully the club, or should I say, RSL Club, throws the same amount of investment into their Colts as they have into their 7s and 1st Grade over the next few years