Shute Shield 2010

[AussieDominance]

Obviously it will take about a decade to have a full effect with Uni also not being as dominant in 1st Grade Colts, looking at it less of the representative players of last year's schoolboys sides have gone to Uni. This will most probably lead to Uni in the future having a reduction of the 30 odd Provincial contracted players they have now.

Massive generalisation but is this because there is a higher percentage of Islanders/CHS kids in the rep teams and these guys are less likely to go on through the uni/college old boy system.

I would disagree with your first comment about a higher percentage of CHS kids, these numbers are actually dwindling, let's just say I know quite a few who were embaressed at the side Combined High Schools put out last season.

But yes I suppose you are correct the blokes that are playing CHS should be playing Colts/Grade to be a chance of being selected.

 

[the gambler]

1. Jerry Yanuyanutawa, ??
2. Nathan Charles, KN
3. Pat Ryan; J
4. Dave Dennis, - Country boy no?
5. Ben McCalman, ??
6. Pat McCutcheon, J
7. Phil Waugh, S
8. Tim Davidson [c]; K
9. Scott Stumbles, ??
10. Daniel Halangahu; K
11. Nick Edwards, W/J
12. Tom Carter, KN
13. Mitch Inman,
14. Peter Betham; J?
15. Jacob Taylor. (Looks like a GPS pony and apparently a smart cookie)
Reserves:
16. Jono Owen, ?
17. Ben Roberts, ?
18. Dean Mumm, K
19. Jono Jenkins, I
20. Luke Burgess, J
21. Dan Kelly, I
22. Rob O’Reilly, ?
23. Scott Cameron. ?


I have bolded the players who I am pretty sure are GPS/CAS schoolkids. While some of them started at different clubs you would have to say their natural habitat is at Uni.

 

[mark_s]

Local rag has an inventory of Souths new signings for 2010:

1- Stefano Hunt (10/outside back)
2- Radike Samo (Back row)
3- Ita Vaea
4- Nifo Nifo (2nd row)
5- Sita Tuamani
6- Tetera Faulkner (Prop)
7- Josh Gamgee (10)
8- Nicky Price (fullback)
9- Sisa Waqa
10- Gareth Morton (Centre)
11- Sam Zlatevski (Hooker)

Then there are the three tah players to come back (Horne, Palmer and Douglas) plus Brackin Henry (Brumbies) and Josh Tatupu (Force) and thats a run on team with a spares. Probably explains why they have won all 4 grades twice this season. There is also the (vague) promise from a few weeks ago for some fringe Reds players to show up at some stage.

In other news, The Mac Company (Kevin Maloney) has committed supporting the club until atleast end of 2011.

 

[the gambler]

Does anyone know what Norths offered the Parra players that kept getting mentioned on Saturday?

 

[AussieDominance]

Yanuyanatawa - Went to school in Fiji
4. Dave Dennis, - Kings
Ben McCalman - Kinross
Jacob Taylor - Canberra Grammar(Pretty sure)

 

[AussieDominance]

Does anyone know what Norths offered the Parra players that kept getting mentioned on Saturday?

Norths aren't as well funded as a few years ago when they had quite a few good years(had guys like Ben Alexander etc). Probably due to the Cabana Bar not being as new on the market and not quite as popular anymore.

Obviously a few incentives would have been included in the deal & you would have thought a guaranteed first grade position by the looks of it. Borg has a bit of talent I thought though.

 

[AussieDominance]

2010 Tooheys New Shute Shield :: Round 5 Teams
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Wednesday, 5 May 2010
NSWRU Media Unit


Teams have been announced for round five of the 2010 Tooheys New Shute Shield to be played on 7-8 May 2010.
Tooheys New Shute Shield
Tooheys New Shute Shield
2010 TOOHEYS NEW SHUTE SHIELD
Round 5 - 7-8 May 2010


Friday 7 May 2010
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY v NORTHERN SUBURBS at University Oval No.1 (7:30pm)
Sydney University: 1. Alasdair King, 2. Ben Roberts, 3. Paddy Ryan; 4. Sam Carter, 5. Dave McDuling; 6. Luke Jones, 7. Trent Dyer, 8. Sam Hosking; 9. Eddie Bredanhann, 10. Bernard Foley; 11. Nick Edwards, 12. Michael Hodge, 13. Lachie Mitchell, 14. Ed Jenkins; 15. Peter Betham.
Northern Suburbs: 1. Nathan Rickard, 2. Scott Podmore, 3. Nick Lah [c]; 4. Ben Matwijow, 5. Tai Marsters; 6. Seti Tafua, 7. Carlos Blanco, 8. Matt Lamont; 9. Steve Evans, 10. Pete Smith; 11. Cam Crawford, 12. Chris Moore, 13. James Lew, 14. Junior Kolikata; 15. Scott Barnes.
Referee: Julian Pritchard

Saturday 8 May 2010
RANDWICK v SOUTHERN DISTRICTS at Coogee Oval (3:10pm, ABC TV Game of the Day)
Randwick: 1. Daniel Spencer, 2. Atonio Halangahu [c], 3. Lotu Taukeiaho; 4. Will Crutchley, 5. Ross Kennedy; 6. Henry Vanderglas; 7. Leon Lam, 8. Neil Meyer; 9. Danny Kroll, 10. Brent Kelly; 11. Clinton Sills, 12. Dane Inman, 13. Gene Fairbanks, 14. Dave Dillon; 15. Toby Browne.
Southern Districts: 1. Tetera Faulkner, 2. Sam Zlatevski, 3. John Ulugia; 4. Nifo Nifo, 5. Sitaleki Timani; 6. Matt Trouville, 7. Sean Doyle, 8. Ita Vaea; 9. Nathan Sievert, 10. Josh Gamgee [c]; 11. Ben Schreiber, 12. Gareth Morton, 13. Josh Tatupu, 14. Chris Kerr; 15. Nicky Price.
Referee: Nathan Pearce

MANLY v WEST HARBOUR at Manly Oval (3:00pm)
Manly: 1. Selesi Manu, 2. Elvis Taione, 3. Eddie Aholelei; 4. Greg Peterson, 5. Dylan Sigg; 6. Tevita Metiusela, 7. Chris Westenenk, 8. Marlon Solofuti; 9. Chris Cottee [c], 10. Ben Seymour; 11. Lui Siale, 12. Luke Johnson, 13. John Payne, 14. Nemani Nadolo; 15. Adam D'Arcy.
West Harbour: 1.Campese Ma'afu, 2. Todd Pearce, 3. Vaughan Lomax; 4. David Fungalei, 5. Sitiveni Mafi; 6. James King, 7. Mark Porpiglia, 8. Pelea Afu; 9. Jeremy Su'a, 10. Jai Ayoub; 11. Tito Mua, 12. Lester Salanoa, 13. Henry Seavula, 14. Damien Fakafanua; 15. Nick Reily.
Referee: Daniel Cheever


GORDON v EASTWOOD at Chatswood Oval (3:00pm)
Gordon: 1. Travis Church, 2. Nath Nicol, 3. Marty Plokstys; 4. Ed Gower, 5. Kingsley Seale; 6. Bryan Perry, 7. Rodney Ma'a, 8. Viliame Ratu; 9. Tom Sully, 10. Mike Hercus [c]; 11. Corey Brown, 12. Josh Whittaker, 13. Dane Haylett-Petty, 14. Terry Preston; 15. Dave Harvey.
Eastwood: 1. Simon Norris, 2. Chris Hill, 3. Dylan Brass; 4. Tom Alexander, 5. Jared Hanna; 6. Gareth Palamo, 7. Hugh Perrett [c], 8. Locky McCaffrey; 9. Dave Rimmer, 10. James Foote; 11. Nathan Brecht, 12. Sione Piukala, 13. Tim Bennetts, 14. John Grant; 15. James Stannard.
Referee: Anthony Moyes


PENRITH v WARRINGAH at Nepean Rugby Park (3:00pm)
Penrith: 1. Dave Coventry, 2. Elvis Levi, 3. Toa Asa; 4. Johnny Smith, 5. Saviriano Shaw; 6. Winnie Paulo, 7. Junior To'o, 8. Chris Aho; 9. Sikuti Vunipola, 10. Gavin Duncan; 11. Leon Bott, 12. Stan Tuionuku, 13. Dave Alo, 14. Filipo Toala; 15. Luke Cross [c].
Warringah: 1. Dan Raymond, 2. Luke Holmes, 3. Dan Barnard; 4. Scott Flint, 5. Brent Murphy; 6. Beau Robinson, 7. Michael Lipman [c], 8. Trevor Richardson; 9. Sam Hutcherson, 10. Brock McGarity; 11. Ed Doyle, 12. Haig Sare, 13. Will Sare, 14. Greg White; 15. Maurice Kennedy.
Referee: Jamie McGregor



PARRAMATTA v EASTERN SUBURBS at Granville Park (3:00pm)
Parramatta: 1.Richard Just, 2. Jono Ede, 3. Tor Killman; 4. Ben Fainga'a, 5. Josh Kron; 6. Sam Evalu, 7. Andrew Cox [c], 8. Maile Latukefu; 9. Zeb Filise, 10. Ben Gilbert; 11. Brendan Lane, 12. Richard Williams, 13. Jesse Leota, 14. Moses Tavola; 15. Mark Frost.
Eastern Suburbs: 1. Ofa Fainga'anuku, 2. Jessie Davidson, 3. Rob McMickan; 4. Phil Mathers, 5. Matt McGann; 6. Ed Brenac, 7. Will Brock, 8. Pauliasi Taumeopeau; 9. Brendan McKibbin, 10. Ben Ward; 11. Junior Puroku, 12. Anton Lavin, 13. Petero Satogo, 14. Damon Anderson; 15. Pat Dellit.
Referee: Richard Goswell
REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS FEATURED THIS ROUND
HSBC Waratahs: Locky McCaffrey (Eastwood), Nemani Nadolo (Manly),
HSBC Junior Waratahs (Professional): Tim Bennetts (Eastwood), Adam D'Arcy (Manly), Ofa Fainga'anuku (Eastern Suburbs), Ed Jenkins (Sydney University), Brendan McKibbin (Eastern Suburbs), Greg Peterson (Manly), Paddy Ryan (Sydney University)
Brumbies: Henry Vanderglas (Randwick)
Western Force: Luke Jones (Sydney University), Josh Tatupu (Southern Districts), Dane Haylett-Petty (Gordon), Haig Saire (Warringah)
Australian Sevens (2009/10): Bernard Foley (Sydney University), Clinton Sills (Randwick), James Stannard (Eastwood)
Australian U20 Squad (2010): Luke Jones (Sydney University), Selesi Manu (Manly), Greg Peterson (Manly), Tim Bennetts (Eastwood)

Bernard Foley Uni 5/8 was playing 3rd grade last weekend I am pretty sure?

 

[topo]

Yep, he was.
He has been 1sts Colts 5/8 for the last couple of years and has been in the Aus 7s squad. Last week was his first game back after a serious ankle injury. Dan Kelly played 5/8 last week but injured his knee and is out for a while. Uni are really struggling with a lot of injuries as well as all the players on S14 duty. It will make for an interesting game.

 

[TheRiddler]

Interesting changes for Gordon's lineup, I suspect primarily brought about by injury. Craig Thomas the captain gone and replaced by Ma'a. Hercus back in at 10 and Bubba Perry keeping his spot at 6 over Dud and Pauli. Can only assume that the Tahs have told Gordon to keep Mr Roodt fresh otherwise he should be in from the start.

See you at the BBQ.

 

[RugbyReg]

Rebels signing Lachie Mitchell back and playing 13 for Uni.

 

[gone]

For Gordon
- DHP has been called up by the Force and jumped on a plane to Africa yesterday
- Craig Thomas is out for 3 weeks hence Rodney Ma'a gets his chance, Mike Hercus reclaims the captaincy
- The Dud will start in 2nd grade and get a full 80 minutes, must not have done enough in his 30 minutes last week :nta:
- Randell Kamea who had been playing in 2nd grade on the wing has been called up to the Fijian sevens team and has left for Scotland
- Couple of new faces to the club this week, Scott Sutherland a second rower from Scotland with pretty big wraps will start in 3rd grade and a new welsh halfback will start in 4s both will be looking to move up the grades fairly quickly

 

[TheRiddler]

- DHP has been called up by the Force and jumped on a plane to Africa yesterday

Does that mean Mark Preston will start in his place?

- The Dud will start in 2nd grade and get a full 80 minutes, must not have done enough in his 30 minutes last week

Very strange move. Will he also be bracketed on the bench for the 1sts?


With the new internationals starting in the lower grades and the crowds that will no doubt attract, I'd better get the BBQ fired up early :lmao:

 

[gone]

- DHP has been called up by the Force and jumped on a plane to Africa yesterday

Does that mean Mark Preston will start in his place?

I haven't heard but that would be the logical replacement.

- The Dud will start in 2nd grade and get a full 80 minutes, must not have done enough in his 30 minutes last week

Very strange move. Will he also be bracketed on the bench for the 1sts?


With the new internationals starting in the lower grades and the crowds that will no doubt attract, I'd better get the BBQ fired up early :lmao:

He will be on the bench for 1st grade, no fresh reserves will be carried this week.

One other newcomer I forgot to mention is Jason Peseta, former Norths first grader who played last week off the bench in 2s and 3s will start in 2s this week.

 

[AussieDominance]

TG,

Where has Peseta been playing, if he has been playing he would be a very decent pick up(how old is he)?

I see Vinny Byrne not in any side this weekend is he injured or has he spat the dummy?

 

[AussieDominance]

Can someone answer this for me :

Phoenix Battye is counted as a NSW rep in this squad even though from the ACT if I recall correctly - no problems with that.

But apparently according to the link below(dated 1/5) he is a Brumbies Academy member.

NSW Rugby Website has this though :

http://brumbies.com.au/act.rugby/page/58244

Phoenix Battye
Position: Lock
Born: 28.09.90
Club: Sydney Uni

He hasn't been named in a Sydney Uni team this season? Anyone know what is going on?

If he is a NSW Academy member why does he get special exemptions to play in the ACT comp?

 

[AussieDominance]

Watched Gordon v Woodies

Eastwood 31 - Gordon 20

Pretty disappointing performance by Gordon

Hercus certainly doesn't have the pace to trouble an opposition, my hope at the start of the season was that Gordon had got a 5/8 who could lead them into battle against the real strong clubs, more so he was trying to kick his way to victory.

Keil played as DHP was with the Force.

McCaffrey was good for the Woods, Alexander showed some fantastic strength at stages. Bennetts & Grant continue to impress me as well.

2nd Grade -

Eastwood 32 - Gordon 28


All I am going to say is having Peseta, Tuala & Dud Roodt in your backrow most people would back you in a second grade this Gorodn pack was considerably larger than the Eastwood pack, larger is where it ended though Gordon need to do something about the lack of work rate especially Peseta & Tuala who run too high with the ball as well.

Preston impressed me though had a reasonable game at the back - a game Gordon shouldn't have lost.

Ellis James the Eastwood fetcher as well as Mick Snowden & Chris Donnelly all had fine games.

 

[naza]

1st grade results.

Sydney University 29 v Northern Suburbs 10
Manly 29 v West Harbour 30
Gordon 20 v Eastwood 31
Penrith 21 v Warringah 20
Randwick 29 v Southern Districts 41
Parramatta 5 v Eastern Suburbs 125

Wow, go Penriff !!

As an Easts fan, hard to enjoy that result. Parra have given us some great battles in the past. May they live to do so again.

 

[topo]

Wests beat Manly at Manly, Penrith beat Warringah and Souths over Randwick at Coogee. What is going on?

 

[DPK]

This Southern Districts outfit is looking very good, but the real test is always when clubs get some of the Super 14 players. I've got a feeling Uni might be seeing a lot of Phil Waugh and Barnes, not to mention Tommy and Hangers.

 

[topo]

And Dennis, Caldwell, Charles, Inman, McAlman, Yanuyanutawa, Tilse and maybe Weeks. McCutcheon will be around but playing 7s. Davidson should be back next week and Trist has had 2 games in 2nds after his knee recon. While they have been out young blokes like Roberson,Ryan, Carter, McDuling, Jones, Bredenham, Foley, Rokobaro, Hodge and Betham have been quietly getting better. Don't worry about Uni, they'll be back.