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I think the waratahs prove that :)

I don't want to argue here especially with Bruce as I have seen many a man humbled however I don't think any other club coach has the time, resources, finances, facilities or cattle to implement such a program. Give any coach all of these things and they would probably be successful especially...

Some would argue John Manenti is best development coach in country, look what he has done at Eastwood. When he joined the woods they had missed out on the finals in 2008 and were nearly bankrupt- since then (with a great deal of help from Brian Melrose for first 2years) they went finals 2009...

Just watched the eastwood vs uni game - great game of rugby. What about the eastwood turnover scrum 5metres out from their own line with a man down....Even myself as a former back can appreciate that feat against a strong uni side

Shaun Foley hasn't been playing this year and hasn't been a standout in past Shute shield seasons and Roos has been playing 2nd grade most of the season- interesting signings. Does that reflect the poor state of the French competition or how the Shute Shield is held in high regard in France?

Where are the final scores reported on Saturday nights? Anyone know how the mighty woods went?

I might have to check but im pretty sure that those 3 teams have not been dominating Super Rugby the last few years which only validates my point about them being over represented at Super Rugby level. And yes they have dominated the club scene but when you have a organisation that runs near a...

They have serious attack issues. Clearly, their first preference is to kick................unacceptable for the advocates of 'running rugby'. But hey this is what happens when you contract blokes based on what school they went to. What do you expect when half the squad comes from Sydney Uni...

I feel sorry for the force that backline is not Super Rugby Standard. Go through that backline and none of those players would of made the Eastwood Shute Shield 1st grade grandfinal backline last year. I think recruitment is a issue for them . ( I am aware they have a lot of injuries). If they...

Stats can be made to be very misleading. When comparing Taps and Carter ; Carter played double the time hence his stats are greater than Taps, if you double them you will find they are very similar. Bare in mind also that it was Taps debut season and the Reds play a vastly different game to the...

Believe Dave started as a Two Blue

Always popular viewing. To his credit Carter gets up straight away but many will argue Carter gets what he deserves.

Can anyone tell me why Tom Carter is so universally hated? Just read the fox sports article and he was attacked by everyone and he is attacked often here. I don't have a opinion and don't really seen why he is so hated but I am intrigued as to why one man could be so hated . Sorry if this has...

Maybe Anesi is free again......

I could be looking through Blue and White glasses but surely some of the non contracted Eastwood players that dominated the Shute Shield last year could make that NSW 2nd team. Perret has already been mentioned but what about Pikula, Bennets or Batger? Also think your alittle harsh on Perret-...

Appreciate the response Bruce, I find it interesting when people talk about age and players. I find it odd that some people are over the hill at 27 yet some play (and play well ) into their mid 30's, but as you said their are many aspects that affect a players "peak"

Bruce, slightly off topic but from a atheltic viewpoint when would a player be at the peak of his powers? I know it probably depends on each player but just generally.cheers

Can someone inform me please if there is any player movement at Eastwood? I read in previous pages they have been recruiting heavily but couldn't work out who they have actually recruited?

If Ben Seymor isn't considered a chance to take over at 5/8 why sign him? If they are looking at Dave Harvey now why wasn't he signed in the first place? Is it a case of signing a young player on the chance he will come good? or is it Phil Blakes influence?

How have Eastwood Stolen players? I got a friend to help me with this but pretty sure its true. Grand Final team 15-1 .15-Batger Junior 14- Grant straight from school colt-13-Bennets Junior 12- Pikula eastwood junior-11-Turner - Junior 10-Hola - Stolen from 2nd Grade Parra 20109- White Taken...