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Steve Williams (59)
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John I Dent Cup and ACT competition - 2012
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Desmond Connor (43)
Uni v Royals sees two Riverina boys face off in AJ Abel and Davey Wright. Great to see some regional content in the 'berra!
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Homer J
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Is there a reason only Royals appear to be fielding Brumbies (apart from Colby coming back)?
Good to see Siliva Siliva playing again.
I think it is a money thing with Vikings. If you have it, spend it. However, it will unbalance the comp and clubs like Uni and Easts could struggle to survive which is not good for the comp. If Vikings do get teams in the Shute Shield then there will be a massive player drain to the club as young guys look for an opportunity on a bigger stage. Not Vikings fault for be well organised.
Good to see Siliva Siliva playing again.
I think it is a money thing with Vikings. If you have it, spend it. However, it will unbalance the comp and clubs like Uni and Easts could struggle to survive which is not good for the comp. If Vikings do get teams in the Shute Shield then there will be a massive player drain to the club as young guys look for an opportunity on a bigger stage. Not Vikings fault for be well organised.
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Syd Malcolm (24)
We've had Jerry Y at easts, and he has been fantastic. Very humble and friendly guy.
As for Vikings, they are a well managed, robust and focused organisation, however as I mentioned they are really a club that needs a new tier - one that is almost completely professional.
They arguably have better facilities than the Brumbies, and also a much stronger financial base.
This would be above the amateur club competitions in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, most likely involving the strongest and richest clubs from these competitions.
As for Vikings, they are a well managed, robust and focused organisation, however as I mentioned they are really a club that needs a new tier - one that is almost completely professional.
They arguably have better facilities than the Brumbies, and also a much stronger financial base.
This would be above the amateur club competitions in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, most likely involving the strongest and richest clubs from these competitions.
"Is there a reason only Royals appear to be fielding Brumbies (apart from Colby coming back)?
Good to see Siliva Siliva playing again.."
Luckily for us our two boys are not currently involved with the travelling Brumbies Squad at the moment. Siliva is only in his 2nd game back but if last weeks performance is anything to go by he could well make the playing squad by seasons end.....Kimami is also a very strong talent on the field still very young and will only improve with all the game time he plays at club level and he's important to us by filling the void left by guys like Tim Conforth & BJ who has also left to play in NZ......Our other Brumbies Hoiles (Gone), To'omua (Injured) & Carter (wont see too much club rugby time I dont think).....
Will be interested to see how the comp pans out.....West gave Vikings a shake up in pre-season only for the Eagles to pull a win from Wests last wknd.......Though Vikings appear to be the benchmark after only one week I still anticipate some other clubs to trump them through out the season(fingers crossed)..The Whites wont let that scoreline happen again and though we got Easts last week they still stayed very competitive through out the majority of the match and if Royals hadn't of had such a blistering 20mins the scoreline may have well been a lot closer.
All the best to all the clubs in the John I Dent Cup!
Good to see Siliva Siliva playing again.."
Luckily for us our two boys are not currently involved with the travelling Brumbies Squad at the moment. Siliva is only in his 2nd game back but if last weeks performance is anything to go by he could well make the playing squad by seasons end.....Kimami is also a very strong talent on the field still very young and will only improve with all the game time he plays at club level and he's important to us by filling the void left by guys like Tim Conforth & BJ who has also left to play in NZ......Our other Brumbies Hoiles (Gone), To'omua (Injured) & Carter (wont see too much club rugby time I dont think).....
Will be interested to see how the comp pans out.....West gave Vikings a shake up in pre-season only for the Eagles to pull a win from Wests last wknd.......Though Vikings appear to be the benchmark after only one week I still anticipate some other clubs to trump them through out the season(fingers crossed)..The Whites wont let that scoreline happen again and though we got Easts last week they still stayed very competitive through out the majority of the match and if Royals hadn't of had such a blistering 20mins the scoreline may have well been a lot closer.
All the best to all the clubs in the John I Dent Cup!
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Billy Sheehan (19)
At the moment the depth is quite good with numerous first graders playing twos, as you said though will be interesting to see who sticks around. Would especially be hard on the Canberra/Tuggeranong juniors who have been with the club for years but can't score an opportunity in first grade.
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John Solomon (38)
Last year we won all grades except for Colts. I think there were about 8 players playing in Viking's Second Grade last weekend who were apart of the 22 which won the Grand Final last year. Also playing Second Grade were Zack Holmes and Scott Sio from the Brumbies, so I'd say the depth is very good. Our Colts also got up over Queanbeyan who have been the benchmark for Colts ages over the years.
Dylan Sigg and Tom Cox are on the bench for Uni.
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Steve Williams (59)
I put this in the Shute Shield thread also since it affects Canberra and Sydney club rugby.
In today's Daily Telegraph (can't find the link but is on page 119) there is a report that the new Sydney Rugby Union president is going to ask Jake White to allow Brumbies players not in the matchday 22 to play in the Shute Shield.
If this was to occur, they would need a very strong case because Jake isn't going to say yes easily. They will be in for a fight that's for sure.
In today's Daily Telegraph (can't find the link but is on page 119) there is a report that the new Sydney Rugby Union president is going to ask Jake White to allow Brumbies players not in the matchday 22 to play in the Shute Shield.
If this was to occur, they would need a very strong case because Jake isn't going to say yes easily. They will be in for a fight that's for sure.
Brumby Jack
Steve Williams (59)
The game between Vikings and Gungahlin Eagles was called off in the second half at 47-7 after Ben McGee from the Eagles suffered a neck injury and was unable to be moved from the field.
Best wishes to him and hopefully it's not too serious.
Other score Wests bt Queanbeyan 41-12
Best wishes to him and hopefully it's not too serious.
Other score Wests bt Queanbeyan 41-12
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Billy Sheehan (19)
Hopefully its not to serious and we see him back on the field soon. Ben seems a great Captain and Clubman for the eagles
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Homer J
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The papers say Ben will be ok with no serious damage just some muscle twinge, which is fantastic news.
Also the game was stopped at 55 mins with Tuggies up by 40. This season is looking dire for the rest of the teams. Good to see uni on a role, back to back wins have been hard to come by, hopefully they can keep it going..
Also the game was stopped at 55 mins with Tuggies up by 40. This season is looking dire for the rest of the teams. Good to see uni on a role, back to back wins have been hard to come by, hopefully they can keep it going..
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