Considering the late start and small amout of training the Brisbane based teams had, it was a pleasant surprise to see they started out well.U15 brisbane Gold 34 v Darling Downs 15 last night. It was a good competitive game, Brisbane outside backs were too classy for the Downs boys who tried hard esp at the breakdown. Brisbane players that were strong included No 2, 8, yellow head gear (maybe 5?), 12 and 13. Many other good performers however they were the standouts. Darling Downs forward pack were very competitive and forced a number of turnovers at the break down. The half back in the second half for the downs was very strong as well as the right winger in pink/multi colour head gear who scored a good try down the right hand side. Overall, considering it was a first hit out for both teams, both coaches would be reasonably happy. Gut feel is that the Downs will be difficult to beat on their home turf. Very difficult to line up the form against the other Brisbane teams esp seeing them both having easy wins. Well done to all concerned it will be a very interesting next 3-4 weeks to see who progresses.
Considering the late start and small amout of training the Brisbane based teams had, it was a pleasant surprise to see they started out well.
In this sort of comp, the teams depth is a real key. Since everyone in the squad must get game time and start at least 1 game, I believe. On top of that every team will get hit by injuries, so considering this, the coach must really juggle his squad well.
Looking ahead tho, Pool D U15's have some big clashes coming up in the next fortnight when WA arrive.
Well you would be a little annoyed at paying $1000 for your kid to get 5/10 minutes here and there of game time.The message that was given to the squad my son is in from the coaching staff is not the above. The message was simple, I will pick and play my best 15. That will mean that some kids only get 10 mins game time per game if they get game time at all and we had to accept that. The coaches indicated that this had come from NSWRU. There was certainly no mention of a mandate on every player starting a game.
That being said in the first game they did give all kids selected in the 23 a reasonable amount of game time, so maybe the setting of expectations and the implementation may differ.
Against whom, Sunny?Brissy White got up in the 15's 22 to 12 Any other results guys?
Did hear there might be a couple of upsets.
Anyone know if the games are being streamed anywhere?
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Central Qld.Against whom, Sunny?