Traditionally Newington 7ths are called "The Silverbacks"
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Backintheolddays
Charlie Fox (21)
lol it goes both ways. 16A's ref was 'interesting'.
wisemaan
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Shore 7s were the 'dog squad' last year. Not sure if it's a thing this year. Hopefully.
Mannix Jorgenson
Frank Nicholson (4)
Haven't heard much about the social teams this year. Does anyone have any information?
LoseHeadLarry
Frank Row (1)
Unfortunately i'm not sure the silverbacks are a team this year. The rumour is lower teams such as the 5th's 6th's and 7th's don't hold enough year 12's to create the social team. As well as injuries scattered throughout all opens team. It's sad to see.
RushingRob
Larry Dwyer (12)
Why has Scots changed from their 9ths to the 7ths this year?
The Cleaner
Fred Wood (13)
Agree with you mate, Smith would be the starting hooker. However, do we pick because they performed last year and earlier on in the year or do we pick base on current form? We need to look at line out accuracy an area where he can work on. Anakin played hooker with Smith in the U16 for the Tahs so he is definitely a contender. No one can be a hooker if they cannot hit their throw.
*** Both Hooker can showcase this Thursday when they face each other.
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Shore lost, standouts include Kellet (E) Roberts (E), played great footy expecting to get some run for the 3rds.
Hammar
Mannix Jorgenson
Frank Nicholson (4)
Where is View vs Shore being held?
SchoonerScorer
Frank Row (1)
Gents,
Schooner Scorer here, 60 second snippet, Scoring the rugby.
"They say Thursday is the new Saturday, Cans cracking open and footy being played"
The schooners are chilled, the spreadsheets are shut, and the team lists are in. As the city wrestles with inflation and Great Northern prices at the Royal Oak, we’re heading into Round 4 with more momentum than a Kings rolling maul.
I’ve missed a few rounds, yes blame work, weddings, and one rogue schooner session that started at the Rose and ended with me explaining the offside rule to a confused Uber driver in Lane Cove. But I’m back. Fresh taper. Fresh spreadsheets. And fresh takes on Round 4, where the real contenders start to flex and the pretenders panic about their forward pod structure.
This is the main course, served hot, loud, and with a touch of Stanmore spice. Newo have flair. Their wingers are electric and big, their crowd louder than a Year 12 D-floor at the Royal Paddo (quiet). But Kings? Kings are a brick wall with a rugby IQ. The pack is heavier than a Paddington brunch bill, and Kings are booting it like they’ve got futures contracts on field position, every kick’s a financial decision. Expect a set-piece masterclass, a few midfield biffs, and some royal discipline to sneak Kings home.
Scots might have the postcode, but Joeys have the pedigree. Their defence? Tighter than a Year 12’s formal taper. Their back row moves like they’ve all got 3rd period English to catch. Scots have had flashes, and the new 10 is class, but unless their forwards go full Hercules, the Joeys juggernaut will roll on. Expect a dominant final 20, some chirp from the terraces, and Finn Hannon running it from inside their 22 just to rub it in.
"Ghattas might not wear a cape, but he's a hero in our eyes" (flick to self off the back fence)
Shore vs Riverview
Prediction: View by 17
Shore deserve respect — well-drilled, hardworking, and coaching with actual structure. But Riverview are building steam like a Year 10 science experiment gone right. Their No. 8 is a unit, and their 10 has more control than an 8-figure trading algorithm. This’ll be competitive early, but once View find rhythm, the scoreboard could start climbing like property prices in Mosman.
"Shore’s best hope? Make it a dogfight, win the contact and fuel up on enough Shore mums’ pies to stop a View forward pack in their tracks. Homemade pastry might be their best line of defence."
Schooner's Final Sip
Boys, this round’s got edge. Bragging rights. Future rep jerseys on the line. First XVs are starting to gel, fitness is separating squads, and coaches are either stressing over structure… or wondering if it’s too late to bring back that one 2nd XV lad with "raw potential."
I’ll be floating around Stanmore for the Kings–Newo clash. Come say g’day. I’ll be the bloke with R.M.s, a crisp shirt with a polo quarter zip folded over shoulder, and a schooner metaphor ready for every phase of play.
Until next time,
Schooner OUT.
Schooner Scorer here, 60 second snippet, Scoring the rugby.
"They say Thursday is the new Saturday, Cans cracking open and footy being played"
The schooners are chilled, the spreadsheets are shut, and the team lists are in. As the city wrestles with inflation and Great Northern prices at the Royal Oak, we’re heading into Round 4 with more momentum than a Kings rolling maul.
I’ve missed a few rounds, yes blame work, weddings, and one rogue schooner session that started at the Rose and ended with me explaining the offside rule to a confused Uber driver in Lane Cove. But I’m back. Fresh taper. Fresh spreadsheets. And fresh takes on Round 4, where the real contenders start to flex and the pretenders panic about their forward pod structure.
Newington vs Kings
Prediction: Kings by 8This is the main course, served hot, loud, and with a touch of Stanmore spice. Newo have flair. Their wingers are electric and big, their crowd louder than a Year 12 D-floor at the Royal Paddo (quiet). But Kings? Kings are a brick wall with a rugby IQ. The pack is heavier than a Paddington brunch bill, and Kings are booting it like they’ve got futures contracts on field position, every kick’s a financial decision. Expect a set-piece masterclass, a few midfield biffs, and some royal discipline to sneak Kings home.
Scots vs Joeys
Prediction: Joeys by 21Scots might have the postcode, but Joeys have the pedigree. Their defence? Tighter than a Year 12’s formal taper. Their back row moves like they’ve all got 3rd period English to catch. Scots have had flashes, and the new 10 is class, but unless their forwards go full Hercules, the Joeys juggernaut will roll on. Expect a dominant final 20, some chirp from the terraces, and Finn Hannon running it from inside their 22 just to rub it in.
"Ghattas might not wear a cape, but he's a hero in our eyes" (flick to self off the back fence)
Shore vs Riverview
Prediction: View by 17
Shore deserve respect — well-drilled, hardworking, and coaching with actual structure. But Riverview are building steam like a Year 10 science experiment gone right. Their No. 8 is a unit, and their 10 has more control than an 8-figure trading algorithm. This’ll be competitive early, but once View find rhythm, the scoreboard could start climbing like property prices in Mosman.
"Shore’s best hope? Make it a dogfight, win the contact and fuel up on enough Shore mums’ pies to stop a View forward pack in their tracks. Homemade pastry might be their best line of defence."
Schooner's Final Sip
Boys, this round’s got edge. Bragging rights. Future rep jerseys on the line. First XVs are starting to gel, fitness is separating squads, and coaches are either stressing over structure… or wondering if it’s too late to bring back that one 2nd XV lad with "raw potential."
I’ll be floating around Stanmore for the Kings–Newo clash. Come say g’day. I’ll be the bloke with R.M.s, a crisp shirt with a polo quarter zip folded over shoulder, and a schooner metaphor ready for every phase of play.
Until next time,
Schooner OUT.
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the big cheese
Frank Row (1)
Does anyone have a joeys line up for their firsts and seconds for this thursday?
The Cleaner
Fred Wood (13)
The 6 Seat
Peter Burge (5)
Love it
The Apprentice
Stan Wickham (3)
From what I can gather there is a Newington Silverbacks side due to their heavy presence on social media, unsure as to what grade they actually are could maybe the 5ths?
pushhthatscrummm
Bob McCowan (2)
Gentlemen, I am esteemed at the reopening of this forum and see good chat since, moving to this Thursday, Does anyone know. for all schools what the go is with suporters. I believe the Kings boys may potentially being bussed for the 2pm 2nd XV kickoff at Stanmore, and potentially the New Boys not let out until 3:20. What about the other schools and or clarity of Kings/New.
Regards Scrummie
Regards Scrummie