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Bob Loudon (25)
No Aus 20s available this weekend for club footy.
Which teams are most affected by that?
No Aus 20s available this weekend for club footy.
Just had a look at the draw - would seem pretty unequal Norths get to play each team after they come off a bye???
That goes both ways. Either they are fresh or could be down on energy. I agree though that seems ridiculous if true
Which teams are most affected by that?
Bond
Angus Blyth
Hayden Sargent
Uni
Harry Hockings
Josh Nasser
Tate McDermott
Brothers
Harry Hoopert
Matthew Faessler
Fraser McReight
Lawson Creighton
Wests
Efi Maafu
Jordan Petaia
Sunnybank
Isaac Lucas
Norths
Tony Hunt
GPS
Tom Kibble
It was raised in the U20s thread, but a name conspicuous in it's absence from the U20 squad is Will Eadie. I know he's at Uni, but does anyone know how he's going?
I think he only got a few runs in 1st grade last year, but I could be well off the pace.
Scored a hatrick in round 2 didn't he? He's still with the reds u20 academy however was dropped from the Aus 20's. Heard it was a mixture of being a one trick pony/attitude problems.
O'k, after my disastrous 1 from 4, yes that's right 25%, last week performance it's only gotta get better right?? Well lets see if that will happen. At least I did better in the Doughty Shield prediction, for whatever that's worth!? Watched all the games on the weekend and for mine still Jeeps and The Bank are the forerunners, followed by Souths (with a little distance behind the other two). Was disappointed in Norths performance and to a lesser degree in Brothers (at least they came back to make a better match of it, after the horse had bolted ofc). Now to this weeks ill-informed opinion:Wests v NorthsWell I thought Norths lacked a fair bit last week, and whilst I thought some of the calls were a bit harsh on them they just didn't jell at all: in viscosity terms they were almost watery! I think Wests at home after their "spell' will do it easily. The Doughty Shield won't be close either with Wests winning the day probably by 6 to 2, pushing Wests higher in the ranking for the week. Wests by 12.The Bank v The HeaviesWell the jet-setters didn't really make that much difference and to be quite honest I thought The Heavies were more cohesive against Brothers. That said Bond had a good win even though it was by a point. Not much respite for the Heavies this week as The Bank (although I thought the score flattered them a little), got the job done against Jeeps last week. The Bank are in form and should put the students back into the library this week. The Bank by 10.Souths v The BrethrenWhilst a lot of you got a little chubby over Souths performance last week, and the Quade goggles just increased their focal point, you must remember that the cellar dwellers (Norths) put 26, yes 26 points on them. Good win by Souths, but its not touch guys! Brothers got it so wrong by letting Easts put 20 odd points on them fairly easily. At least they came back and a few of the vocal supports (East that is), were clearly getting a little more nervous the longer the game went. I am very impressed with Lawson Creighton, over the past few games, he has grown substantially and if free of injury will be quite a talent (as has young Wilson). He's away this week so I think Souths will have the muscle at home. In the Doughty Shield I think it won't be that close, and I'm predicting a Brothers win on the day, probably 6 to 3. However, in the main game it will be Souths by 10. Bond v EastsWell I think this will be the closest game of the round. Bond continue to chip away and have some good cohesion, lead by the #8, who has been playing very well to date. Some good young talent in the backs as well; they love to run. Easts have shown enough to get the job done, but have been somewhat unlucky. A battle of the forwards? or some good running rugby? Can Easts travel? Who knows, we will find out. For mine Bond must be gaining some confidence and the loss to Jeeps (my standard) was just a loss, so I think Bond by 4. Doughty Shield prediction for the week.I think Brothers will increase their lead for the shield this week. Think that Wests will push ahead with their victories. The Bank will just win the day against the Heavies (with most of the victories in the higher grades) and a 2 -all draw for Bond and Easts.So the Brethren will extend their lead, but watch those sneaky Bulldogs this week!
O'k, after my disastrous 1 from 4, yes that's right 25%, last week performance it's only gotta get better right?? Well lets see if that will happen. At least I did better in the Doughty Shield prediction, for whatever that's worth!? Watched all the games on the weekend and for mine still Jeeps and The Bank are the forerunners, followed by Souths (with a little distance behind the other two). Was disappointed in Norths performance and to a lesser degree in Brothers (at least they came back to make a better match of it, after the horse had bolted ofc). Now to this weeks ill-informed opinion:Wests v NorthsWell I thought Norths lacked a fair bit last week, and whilst I thought some of the calls were a bit harsh on them they just didn't jell at all: in viscosity terms they were almost watery! I think Wests at home after their "spell' will do it easily. The Doughty Shield won't be close either with Wests winning the day probably by 6 to 2, pushing Wests higher in the ranking for the week. Wests by 12.The Bank v The HeaviesWell the jet-setters didn't really make that much difference and to be quite honest I thought The Heavies were more cohesive against Brothers. That said Bond had a good win even though it was by a point. Not much respite for the Heavies this week as The Bank (although I thought the score flattered them a little), got the job done against Jeeps last week. The Bank are in form and should put the students back into the library this week. The Bank by 10.Souths v The BrethrenWhilst a lot of you got a little chubby over Souths performance last week, and the Quade goggles just increased their focal point, you must remember that the cellar dwellers (Norths) put 26, yes 26 points on them. Good win by Souths, but its not touch guys! Brothers got it so wrong by letting Easts put 20 odd points on them fairly easily. At least they came back and a few of the vocal supports (East that is), were clearly getting a little more nervous the longer the game went. I am very impressed with Lawson Creighton, over the past few games, he has grown substantially and if free of injury will be quite a talent (as has young Wilson). He's away this week so I think Souths will have the muscle at home. In the Doughty Shield I think it won't be that close, and I'm predicting a Brothers win on the day, probably 6 to 3. However, in the main game it will be Souths by 10. Bond v EastsWell I think this will be the closest game of the round. Bond continue to chip away and have some good cohesion, lead by the #8, who has been playing very well to date. Some good young talent in the backs as well; they love to run. Easts have shown enough to get the job done, but have been somewhat unlucky. A battle of the forwards? or some good running rugby? Can Easts travel? Who knows, we will find out. For mine Bond must be gaining some confidence and the loss to Jeeps (my standard) was just a loss, so I think Bond by 4. Doughty Shield prediction for the week.I think Brothers will increase their lead for the shield this week. Think that Wests will push ahead with their victories. The Bank will just win the day against the Heavies (with most of the victories in the higher grades) and a 2 -all draw for Bond and Easts.So the Brethren will extend their lead, but watch those sneaky Bulldogs this week!
Did pick the margin for Bros v South'sHope you didn’t have money on those tips - well done Norths you ensured plenty of humble pie being eaten tonight
Your Colts boys seem to be travelling ok so far.QPR table after 4 rounds
Souths* 13
Uni 11
Snbk 10
GPS* 9
Easts 9
Bond* 6
Norths* 6
Wests 6
Bros 5
* bye
Wests may well rue today's result at season's end but good luck to Norths that's footy.
A week's a long time in footy - so back to the drawing board for the Bulldogs.
That try after the bell cost the Tigers a bonus point too!!!
As for Gunn - I think you'll find that with him returning from injury the Reds medical staff would have said he could only play 40 minutes.