WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Tough games for the Sydney boys. From all reports both the ACT and Vic teams are looking strong.
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Tough games for the Sydney boys. From all reports both the ACT and Vic teams are looking strong.
Chris McCracken
Jim Clark (26)
Just whiled we're discussing the number of times the boys train, the Western region boys associated with a club are encouraged to train with their grade teams as well as their limited time together. It doesn't build combos, but it is good for skills and conditioning. There are many ways to skin a cat.
I totally agree on the need for professionalism in the program and this probably goes to my earlier comment about organisation, equipment and logistics.
I'm sure everyone involved is doing their best in the circumstances but it seems thrown together at times.
The centres have almost no gear of their own and no 'home' that ties in with any structure or identity. In terms of coaching numbers they are massively light compared to league and basics like 1st aid, strapping, ice etc at games is BYO... that's miles from what you'd expect of an 'elite' program in any sport.
If they stick with it as a pathway I'm sure it will improve... Rome wasn't built in a day... but for now I think it should be looked at in line with what it is.... something new that gives kids a chance to play some more rugby, learn some new tricks, get fitter and see what other talent is around.
From my perspective, if you're going to call it an 'elite' program you have to resource it and organise it as such. The intent seems to be there, especially from the coaches, but the back office seems a long way off that so far with too few trying to do too much.
Shane Smeltz
Fred Wood (13)
Same draw as last year.
Last year IIRC ACT beat North West Cobras and VIC beat Sydney North Harbour.
Time for the Sydney teams to equalise!
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Was a good game to watch between two good sides. Both under 15s packs were strong big packs with maybe Gold Coast mid field probably the slight difference between the squads. Under 17s was a real epic struggle for both teams. Both packs were big and strong scrum time was so awesome with both packs technically very strong. Would not be surprised if the Qld squads feature a few players from these two centres
WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
Any idea if it's being recorded?
Bend Bind and Drive!!
Bob McCowan (2)
Narrow win to Souths u15 over Hunter. Very hot day
Adam Osborne
Frank Nicholson (4)
under 17's ACT 31 Sydney Nw 5 under 15's ACT won 57 -7
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who were the standouts for you?
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Bob McCowan (2)
In my opinion no real standouts today for South Harbour u15, they blew a big lead for their narrow win. I will say though that they do have a number of potential threats but to be honest lack the cohesion as a team to really put teams away like they should be.This team will come away from this comp with a lot of newly learned skills and an understanding of what potential lies in their region which is a good thing. It gives the boys a good grounding for the u15 metropolitan teams which are picked after state.Actually if your looking for players to watch out for Ill give you this the No.7 is always good, today the No.8 was handy.Beware though the boys do change their numbers as the team line ups can change
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Peter Burge (5)
In the U15's, Brisbane Pink had a win over North QLD 24-12, Purple beat Ipswich 39-0 and the Bris Orange game v Central QLD was postponed.
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Bob McCowan (2)
Sydney North harbour U15 beat Illawarra 65-7 by my count. Illawarra started out well and looked to be matching Sydney up front. Their backs couldn't penetrate Sydney's defence early and once Sydney started throwing the ball wide the gaps started to appear.
Standouts for Sydney (for me) were the #7 who despite his small stature went after every loose ball all game. Big heart and full of enthusiasm! Also #17 who came on as prop mid way through the first half - showed good ball skills as well as very robust defence. Included a chip and chase which he'll no doubt be talking about 20 years from now. The Sydney left wing #11 is also one to watch with good speed and a great step.
If Sydney's outer backs had straighten their lines there would have been a few more tries bagged. Sydney #10 had a quiet first half but directed the play much more efficiently in the second half. Took the ball to the line well and often drew multiple defenders. Also showed good hands with good choice of cut outs and/or delayed passes.
I'd expect that Sydney will still have to find greater cohesion in the forwards and run better lines out wide if they want to trouble the top runners in the comp..
A promising outing!
Standouts for Sydney (for me) were the #7 who despite his small stature went after every loose ball all game. Big heart and full of enthusiasm! Also #17 who came on as prop mid way through the first half - showed good ball skills as well as very robust defence. Included a chip and chase which he'll no doubt be talking about 20 years from now. The Sydney left wing #11 is also one to watch with good speed and a great step.
If Sydney's outer backs had straighten their lines there would have been a few more tries bagged. Sydney #10 had a quiet first half but directed the play much more efficiently in the second half. Took the ball to the line well and often drew multiple defenders. Also showed good hands with good choice of cut outs and/or delayed passes.
I'd expect that Sydney will still have to find greater cohesion in the forwards and run better lines out wide if they want to trouble the top runners in the comp..
A promising outing!
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John Eales (66)
I know the setup isn't perfect and improvements can always be made, but I'm glad the JGC exists. It's pretty easy to sit back and moan about all of this but people are clearly having a crack at putting a pathway together and I for one fully support them. Let's hope it grows from here and gets the necessary support and funding from the ARU. We need this to be a success.
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WorkingClassRugger
Michael Lynagh (62)
My only issue with it is that it didn't exist 13 years ago back when I would have been eligible and there was more money to fund it.
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Herbert Moran (7)
In my opinion no real standouts today for South Harbour u15, they blew a big lead for their narrow win. I will say though that they do have a number of potential threats but to be honest lack the cohesion as a team to really put teams away like they should be.This team will come away from this comp with a lot of newly learned skills and an understanding of what potential lies in their region which is a good thing. It gives the boys a good grounding for the u15 metropolitan teams which are picked after state.Actually if your looking for players to watch out for Ill give you this the No.7 is always good, today the No.8 was handy.Beware though the boys do change their numbers as the team line ups can change
thanks for that mate! i thought last week South harbour should of put away Northern Inland last week but let it down in the second half, what about Souths backs last week they were pretty promising with alot of talent out there.
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