Daniel Denton you've made your point in several posts. Time to move on.
Daniel Denton you've made your point in several posts. Time to move on.
No, not all, but you've aired your observations several times and it's time to move on.Is it wrong to raise discussion about a controversial issue and the lack action towards the incident? There is a lack of leadership at that club which has filtered down into age groups as young as 13, it needs to be addressed for the up and coming juniors.
Is it wrong to raise discussion about a controversial issue and the lack action towards the incident? There is a lack of leadership at that club which has filtered down into age groups as young as 13, it needs to be addressed for the up and coming juniors.
What was the score between Grammer and Marist 2nd XVWhat is going on down at Marist? Considering the raps on their squad this year they haven't really performed to the expectations. Hats off to Grammar, beating Marist on No1 is never an easy day no matter how strong Marist are. Seems sometimes that the boys at Marist think that simply putting on the 1stXV jumper will see you win games. If current form keeps up they will get an absolute smacking at the hands of St Augustines in the Waratah semi this week. As a supporter I really hope they aim up.
What is going on down at Marist? Considering the raps on their squad this year they haven't really performed to the expectations. Hats off to Grammar, beating Marist on No1 is never an easy day no matter how strong Marist are. Seems sometimes that the boys at Marist think that simply putting on the 1stXV jumper will see you win games. If current form keeps up they will get an absolute smacking at the hands of St Augustines in the Waratah semi this week. As a supporter I really hope they aim up.
Looking over the scores from last years Waratah Shield I'll be expecting a big defeat for the lads against St Augustines. Quite sad as I thought this might be the year my Pearce boys would get up over their old foes!
Scores were 25-12 and 45-12 if my sources are not mistaken. Grammar getting up in both games, a sad sight to see.
Interested by Spiky's claim about the Fifita boys, would be a huge loss to Eddies can anyone say if this is true?
It will a cracking match to go watch this weekend between Daramalan and Marist. Whoever wins will finish 3rd and whoever loses will finish 4th. (Remember Dara did beat Marist 23-7 in their last meeting) This is crucial to both sides as making the grand final will seem near impossible if they have to face Eddies in the Semi. However, I'd be backing either of these two teams to knock off Grammar in the Semi Final as I don't think either have hit their true heights yet.
I cant believe what has happened down there at Marist. For the 2nds to get a hiding like this from any side is shocking. Whilst memories are fading with time, once upon a time this would never have happened or been tolerated. It seems an attitude problem exists which given the high levels of participation in rugby still at the school should be nipped in the butt before kids start dropping out to play other sports on offer. Frankly as someone who is an ex-student, player and parent I am embarrassed by the lack of commitment from both players and coaching staff.
[/quote]Given the recent results of Marist and Dara's improvement this year and Dara victory looms it seems. Marist don't seem to be able to 'get up' this year for the challenges of the big games. As I said, wearing the once prized 1st XV jumper seems to be enough for some. I have seen some players run harder out of the tunnel then they do on the field. It's a real shame.
I'd love to see a victory by Daramalan to be honest. I really believe they are the dark horses of this competition and it would be good for them to make the Grand Final for the first time in a very long time! Just like the glory days of the school. The current year 12s at Daramalan have experienced success before, which will hopefully drive them on. They were grand finalists from U13s-U16s (winning 2 and losing 2). As for Marist, well they are still the only team that has really come close to beating Eddies. There is obviously some cohesion among the team when they really give it a go. The opening 10 minutes this weekend will show us how they're going to play.
As for Marist, well they are still the only team that has really come close to beating Eddies.