Galloping Greens
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Jimmy Flynn (14)
what do we call big
harris 6'4" and 110kg
munroe 6'3' AND 105?Kg
Not sure about the other second rower but looks like 6'3/4" and 105+kg
Agree not tall timber in the 6'7" range but not small
harris 6'4" and 110kg
munroe 6'3' AND 105?Kg
Not sure about the other second rower but looks like 6'3/4" and 105+kg
Agree not tall timber in the 6'7" range but not small
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Bob Davidson (42)
The Wicks season was marred by a very high injury toll in the backs, not so much the forwards. It was only in the last 2 comp rounds that we were able to field the same backline -- every other game had different backlines. One of the key factors in this IMO was the relative youth and corresponding lack of body development of the very young backline which many weeks had an average age of less than 21 and included several 1st and 2nd year out of school players. If you have 18-20 year olds up against men in their mid twenties who've had the benefit of several years in the gym injuries are almost inevitable. With Rees-Hole I assume not returning next year we need to balance the young rock stars in the backline (ie Boileu / Donlan, Horwitz, Kellaway, Roye) with some bigger, more experienced players like Ma'afu.
BTW, Toa tweeted a few weeks ago that he was finishing his career at the Wicks which sounded like this might be his last year. Anyone have any news about this?
BTW, Toa tweeted a few weeks ago that he was finishing his career at the Wicks which sounded like this might be his last year. Anyone have any news about this?
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Bob Davidson (42)
You might be right Gibbo, but I really have a problem with 18-19 year olds being rushed into S15. He's only played 5 1st grade games. There's also Betham and the big guy from Parra competing for the wing spot.
That Manly pack did monster our boys, the rolling maul from lineouts was on roller skates. We simply had no answer. They are exceptionally big, but we need to compete better at breakdown and set piece against the likes of manly eastwood and Uni. When we had the ball going forward vs Manly at the start of the second half we looked really good.
that young side needs a physical mature halfback to lead them around. Pat Phibbs would be ideal
that young side needs a physical mature halfback to lead them around. Pat Phibbs would be ideal
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Rocky Elsom (76)
Patrick Phibbs is playing somewhere in Europe isn't he.
Yes he is, not sure of current club, but he is a local bloke who enjoys the beach and surely is getting home sick???
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Bob Davidson (42)
Unfortunately his dad says he also likes wine and although I believe he's playing with London Irish the French vineyards are not far away. BTW, he's 33 this year so must be getting near the end of his career.
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Bob Davidson (42)
Mark Swanepoel is 23 and he's in the Greater Sydney Rams NRC squad
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Allen Oxlade (6)
I've had to be elsewhere so relying on the ABC TV replay to be taped at 3am on a Tuesday morning to get my Wicks fix.
Manly are a juggernaut this year. Wicks were gallant.
From a club perspective seeing what you have versus what is going on in the QRU - the problems are very much first world for Randwick.
From facilities, to player depth, to management, to physical size to the style of rugby at Randwick it is hands down superior.
The depth of playing talent the club has in grade and colts is great. The coaching structures and obviously the physical training is so far advanced than QRU. My first thought after watching QRU was how in the hell are the Reds competitive given the state of play in their premier club comp.
Having not been around for a few months and to compare apples and apples a lot of what you have at Randwick is to be appreciated. There can always be improvement but what you have is good.
Manly are a juggernaut this year. Wicks were gallant.
From a club perspective seeing what you have versus what is going on in the QRU - the problems are very much first world for Randwick.
From facilities, to player depth, to management, to physical size to the style of rugby at Randwick it is hands down superior.
The depth of playing talent the club has in grade and colts is great. The coaching structures and obviously the physical training is so far advanced than QRU. My first thought after watching QRU was how in the hell are the Reds competitive given the state of play in their premier club comp.
Having not been around for a few months and to compare apples and apples a lot of what you have at Randwick is to be appreciated. There can always be improvement but what you have is good.
applications were to be addressed to Nick Ryan, although I'm not sure what the setup is like with the Football club board these days.
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Jimmy Flynn (14)
Look forward to the selection but 'whoever' has to make selected players contest their positions against all comers.
Also bring back the junior clubs to do the Wicks BBQ on game day
Also bring back the junior clubs to do the Wicks BBQ on game day
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David Codey (61)
WTF is the development squad?
Is this instead of the proposed 20's?
Is this instead of the proposed 20's?
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Bob Davidson (42)
Shadow squad for injuries?
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