Shute Shield 2010

[AussieDominance]

Davidson been playing in Young has he? He would be destroying poor teams in the Country!?

 

[TheRiddler]

Gordon v Penrith tomorrow has been postponed.

 

[Lee Grant]

Manly and Uni looks like a cracker. Particularly the battle up front and in the centres.

This should have been the match of the day, though Manly are missing T5 players Manu and Peterson on U/20 duties.

it probably means a return to australia if he is offered a contract. the force are in the most dire front rower need right now.

The Rebels still need one more.

 

[topo]

Davidson been playing in Young has he? He would be destroying poor teams in the Country!?

From what I hear he was working on the family farm and playing outside centre ffs! Great player and great to have him back. I still think Macqueen is grooming him to become the Brett Robinson type at the Rebels. Reliable player with great leadership skills.

 

[wamberal]

Was anybody at Millner today? 39 zip at half-time. Incredible.

 

[TheRiddler]

Teams for Saturday 18th June

Wednesday, 16 June 2010
NSWRU Media Unit

Teams have been announced for round ten of the 2010 Tooheys New Shute Shield to be played on Saturday 19 June 2010.

Tooheys New Shute Shield
2010 TOOHEYS NEW SHUTE SHIELD
Round 10 - Saturday 19 June 2010

EASTERN SUBURBS v SYDNEY UNIVERSITY at Woollahra Oval (3:10pm, ABC TV)
Eastern Suburbs: 1. Ofa Fainga'anuku, 2. Jesse Davidson, 3. Rob McMickan; 4. Phil Mathers, 5. Matt McGann; 6. Ed Brenac, 7. Andrew Shaw, 8. Talalelei Gray; 9. Brendan McKibbin, 10. Ben Ward; 11. Sosene Anesi, 12. Anton Lavin, 13. Lloyd Jones, 14. Petero Satogo; 15. Patrick Smith.
Sydney University: 1. Jerry Yanuyanutawa, 2. Nathan Charles, 3. Jeremy Tilse; 4. Sam Carter, 5. Dave McDuling; 6. Dave Dennis, 7. Phil Waugh, 8. Tim Davidson; 9. Eddie Bredenhann, 10. Daniel Halangahu; 11. Peter Betham, 12. Tom Carter [c], 13. Mitch Inman, 14. Nathan Trist; 15. Julian Huxley.
Referee: Steve Hardy

WARRINGAH v NORTHERN SUBURBS at Pittwater Rugby Park (3:00pm)
Warringah: 1. Pek Cowan, 2. Luke Holmes, 3. AJ Whalley; 4. Brent Murphy, 5. Tom Hockings; 6. Beau Robinson, 7. Michael Lipman [c], 8. Trevor Richardson; 9. Josh Holmes, 10. Brett Sheehan; 11. Dylan Smouha, 12. Sam Harris, 13. Will Sare, 14. Joelin Rapana; 15. Pat McCabe.
Northern Suburbs: 1. Nick Lah [c], 2. Scott Podmore, 3. Al Baxter; 4. Ben Matwijow, 5. Richie Hunt; 6. Seti Tafua, 7. Carlos Blanco, 8. Matt Lamont; 9. Steve Evans, 10. Pete Smith; 11. Gordon Whitehead, 12. Chris Moore, 13. James Lew, 14. Cam Crawford; 15. Cameron Shepherd.
Referee: Stephen Hill (QLD)

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS v WEST HARBOUR at Forshaw Rugby Park (3:00pm)
Southern Districts: 1. Tetera Faulkner, 2. John Ulugia, 3. Dan Palmer; 4. Rome Nifo, 5. Kane Douglas; 6. Radike Samo, 7. Sean Doyle, 8. Ita Vaea; 9. Nathan Sievert, 10. Josh Gamgee [c]; 11. Sisa Waqa, 12. Gareth Morton, 13. Josh Tatupu, 14. Brackin Karauria-Henry; 15. Nicky Price.
West Harbour: 1. Rodney Blake, 2. Todd Pearce, 3. Vaughan Lomax; 4. Tom Hikila, 5. Sam Wykes; 6. Sione Tau, 7. Mark Porpiglia, 8. David Fungalei; 9. Luke Tabutoa, 10. Jai Ayoub; 11. Tito Mua, 12. Lester Salanoa, 13. Rory Sidey, 14. Henry Seavula; 15. Nick Reily.
Referee: Callan O'Neill

PARRAMATTA v EASTWOOD at Granville Park (3:00pm)
Parramatta: 1.Richard Just, 2. Junior Leota, 3. Tor Killman; 4. Ryan Aniseko, 5. Josh Kron; 6. Sam Evalu, 7. Andrew Cox [c], 8. William Tuitupou; 9. Lua Vailoaloa, 10. Tom Woods; 11. Moses Tavola, 12. John Fonua, 13. Pierre Hola, 14. Junior Tavola; 15. Mark Frost.
Eastwood: 1. Simon Norris, 2. Damien Fitzpatrick, 3. Keiran Longbottom; 4. Tom Alexander, 5. Ben Hand; 6. Gareth Palamo, 7. Hugh Perrett [c], 8. Jared Hanna; 9. James Stannard, 10. Barney Wood; 11. Richard Williams, 12. Sione Piukala, 13. Luke Brecht, 14. John Grant; 15. Ben Batger.
Referee: Daniel Cheever

RANDWICK v GORDON at Coogee Oval (3:00pm)
Randwick: 1. Dan Spencer, 2. Atonio Halangahu [c], 3. Lotu Taukeiaho; 4. Tim Maxwell, 5. Ross Kennedy; 6. Henry Vanderglas; 7. Seilala Lam, 8. Ben Mowen; 9. Tony Luxford, 10. Brent Kelly; 11. Matt Nethery, 12. Gene Fairbanks, 13. Nick Cummins, 14. Tom Tombleson; 15. Tim Wright.
Gordon: 1. Travis Church, 2. Ben Whittaker, 3. Travis Church; 4. Mark Johnson, 5. Ed Gower [c]; 6. Jared Barry, 7. Chris Alcock, 8. Jason Peseta; 9. Vinnie Byrne, 10. Dave Harvey; 11. Dion Berryman, 12. Josh Whittaker, 13. Dane Haylett-Petty, 14. Terry Preston; 15. Mark Preston.
Referee: Anthony Moyes

PENRITH v MANLY at Nepean Rugby Park (3:00pm)
Penrith: 1. Dave Coventry, 2. Elvis Levi, 3. Toa Asa; 4. Johnny Smith, 5. Chris Aho; 6. Junior To'o, 7. Winney Paulo, 8. Vili Napa'a; 9. Aaron Mattin, 10. Stan Tuionuku; 11. Henry Lilomaiava, 12. Tawhiri Walsh, 13. Luke Cross [c], 14. Filipo Toala; 15. Leon Bott.
Manly: 1. Eddie Aholelei, 2. Elvis Taione, 3. Tim Fairbrother; 4. Dylan Sigg, 5. Cadeyrn Neville; 6. Tevita Metuisela, 7. Chris Westekenk, 8. Marlon Solofuti; 9. Chris Cottee [c], 10. Ben Seymour; 11. Lui Siale, 12. Tyrone Smith, 13. John Payne, 14. Luke Johnson; 15. Adam D'Arcy.
Referee: Andrew Lees

Yaaaaay - the Dud is officially gone! Interesting looking pack from Gordon in his absence. No Kingsley Seale? Unfortunately still think they'll get done by Randwick.

 

[Lindommer]

No Adam Freier? Is he still injured.

 

[RugbyReg]

Heh? Will have to wait to the QLD teams are announced today to confirm he's not in the Brothers side, but a mid-season move? I've heard he's copped a fair bit of flack for his S14 efforts perhaps he is seeking solace in Sydney.

Eastern Suburbs: 7. Andrew Shaw,

Travis Church has a busy day in front of him for Gordon.

Rodney Blake at loose head up against Dan Palmer should be quite the contest.

 

[topo]

Yeah, maybe Travis Church is the answer to Australia's scummaging woes. Can play both sides, AT THE SAME TIME.
I'll back Palmer against Blake. If Blake can make an impact on that SD front row, he is a good buy for the Rebels.
Phil Waugh back for Uni so Shaw might be in for a tough day. I think McCutcheon +/- McCalman are being kept as fresh reserves for Uni due to their heavy recent workload but both will be back full time soon.
Jared Barry at 6? Sacrificing speed around the park for lineout dominance?

 

[TheRiddler]

maybe Travis Church is the answer to Australia's scummaging woes. Can play both sides, AT THE SAME TIME.

Gordon website is still showing the team for the postponed Penrith game a couple of weeks back so no additional info there.

Jared Barry at 6? Sacrificing speed around the park for lineout dominance?

Jared worked a great deal on his speed during the off-season and is far from a slouch around the park. However his ability to attack the ruck, clean out, make meters is what he's there for as well as an added jumper in the line.

 

[gone]

I assume Marty Plotskys is the other one - they have been swopping sides all year with Church always taking on the better opposition prop. If Marty is injured, Tobias Guikabau (sp?) will be next cab off the rank.

Interesting that Jared is playing 6, given that Ed Gower and Mark Johnson are in the 2nd row and they both have vast experience playing in the back row, add in the fact JB is the biggest of all 3 and I'm really confused... Good to see Mark Johson get a run on in 1st grade.

I assume the Dud has just packed his bags and left the country. In other 2nd row gordon related news I see Scott Sutherland played for Manly 2nd grade last week.

Another interesting prop contest at Pittwater with Wallaby squad member Pek Cowan taking on discard Al Baxter. Do you think Al might want to make a point?

As I'm out of the country for the next few months, any match reports (however detailed) would be appreciated.

Edit: Thank god we're not playing Uni.

 

[topo]

Another interesting prop contest at Pittwater with Wallaby squad member Pek Cowan taking on discard Al Baxter. Do you think Al might want to make a point?

If Cowan's smart he'll pull a hammy in the warm up. He's no match for Baxter.

 

[AussieDominance]

What is the story with players swapping clubs mid season within the Sydney competition?

What is allowed and what isn't?

Do they have to get a clearance?

 

[gone]

Just need a release and they are free to go.

 

[the gambler]

Great choice as captain. He is as passionate a player as any in this comp and has a huge amount of respect in the club. Davo is the natural choice of course, but this is his first week back from the Young Yabbies, so he needs to settle in. Both will provide desperately needed experience to this young side.

Finally watched the Uni Manly game last night. Gee it was funny watching Manly interact with Carter. Not sure he should be captain when he is going to be involved in so many little skirmishes but might save him a yellow card or two.

 

[naza]

Eastern Suburbs - you bloody beauty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Easts 16 destroyed the evildoers from Sydney Uni 13.

Guts, determination, passion, the Beasts had it all. Great, great win against a Uni side stacked with rep talent.

Uni completely dominated possession in the first 20 minutes and racked up the phases. I thought they looked ominous and that they would inevitably wear out Easts and finish over the top of them. But Easts got the momentum back and started to beat Uni at their own game, forcing Uni to rack up the tackles and tire a bit.

To be fair, with all the changes to their side, Uni didn't click and lacked cohesion. I thought they made some half breaks but guys went themselves instead of passing.

Easts deserve a lot of credit though. They defended gallantly, they turned over a lot of possession, and they worked well together as a team. Andrew Shaw at 7 is a welcome addition to the side and he was a thorn in Waugh's side. Pat Dellitt was class at fullback and McKibbin orchestrated play well from halfback.

 

[TheRiddler]

Randwick 36 - Gordon 34.

I am crying. Severely. And not just the odd tear bu gushes of the wet stuff. A much improved Gordon team, playing with 14 men for the last 10 minutes, were pipped at death by the Myrtle Greens scoring to tie the scores and converting to win it. The Highlanders still had time for a restart but Muppet Harvey stuffed his kickoff and it didnt go the 10.

Randwick featured a certain K Beale playing at 15 and he had a mixed game. Some sublime movements and plays, mixed up with a load of hoppy-skippy-jump (that must infuriate those around him) and some woeful defending that Gordon fully exploited for at least two of their tries (and enjoyed letting him know about it afterwards).

The Gordon pack was much better balanced this week with the absence of Dud Roodt and in my slightly biased view were the more dominant forwards on the park, even with Ben Mowen playing at 8 for the Wicks. Chris Alcock was everywhere but the ref Anthony Moyes had Gordon well and truly in his sights and the Highlanders were lucky not to lose someone to the bin earlier in the game after numerous breakdown penalties.

Interestingly, Adam Frier was wearing 16 for Randwick but never made it on to the park.

I am now going to cry into too many beers whilst watching the two lots sheep shaggers go at it followed by main game later on. Need to keep a fairly sound head - doing my NSWRU refs course tomorrow!

 

[topo]

Eastern Suburbs - you bloody beauty !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Easts 16 destroyed the evildoers from Sydney Uni 13.

Guts, determination, passion, the Beasts had it all. Great, great win against a Uni side stacked with rep talent.

Uni completely dominated possession in the first 20 minutes and racked up the phases. I thought they looked ominous and that they would inevitably wear out Easts and finish over the top of them. But Easts got the momentum back and started to beat Uni at their own game, forcing Uni to rack up the tackles and tire a bit.

To be fair, with all the changes to their side, Uni didn't click and lacked cohesion. I thought they made some half breaks but guys went themselves instead of passing.

Easts deserve a lot of credit though. They defended gallantly, they turned over a lot of possession, and they worked well together as a team. Andrew Shaw at 7 is a welcome addition to the side and he was a thorn in Waugh's side. Pat Dellitt was class at fullback and McKibbin orchestrated play well from halfback.

Naza, I was at the game and it was a classic case of a champion team beating a team of champions. Easts were very good today and more hungry than Uni. They deserved their win. McKibbin was outstanding, the defence in the centres was excellent and Shaw outplayed the White Orc. I was also very impressed with Dan Roach when he came on at LHP in the 2nd half. Dellit was a revelation. Fair play to ye.

 

[gone]

Randwick 36 - Gordon 34.

I am crying. Severely. And not just the odd tear bu gushes of the wet stuff. A much improved Gordon team, playing with 14 men for the last 10 minutes, were pipped at death by the Myrtle Greens scoring to tie the scores and converting to win it. The Highlanders still had time for a restart but Muppet Harvey stuffed his kickoff and it didnt go the 10.

Randwick featured a certain K Beale playing at 15 and he had a mixed game. Some sublime movements and plays, mixed up with a load of hoppy-skippy-jump (that must infuriate those around him) and some woeful defending that Gordon fully exploited for at least two of their tries (and enjoyed letting him know about it afterwards).

The Gordon pack was much better balanced this week with the absence of Dud Roodt and in my slightly biased view were the more dominant forwards on the park, even with Ben Mowen playing at 8 for the Wicks. Chris Alcock was everywhere but the ref Anthony Moyes had Gordon well and truly in his sights and the Highlanders were lucky not to lose someone to the bin earlier in the game after numerous breakdown penalties.

Interestingly, Adam Frier was wearing 16 for Randwick but never made it on to the park.

I am now going to cry into too many beers whilst watching the two lots sheep shaggers go at it followed by main game later on. Need to keep a fairly sound head - doing my NSWRU refs course tomorrow!

Story of the season for Gordon, almost there but just can't quite close out games.

 

[TheRiddler]

2010 TOOHEYS NEW SHUTE SHIELD
Round 11 - Saturday 26 June 2010

EASTWOOD v SOUTHERN DISTRICTS at T.G. Millner (3:10pm, ABC TV)
Eastwood: 1. Simon Norris, 2. Damien Fitzpatrick, 3. Keiran Longbottom; 4. Tom Alexander, 5. Ben Hand; 6. Jared Hanna, 7. Hugh Perrett [c], 8. Locky McCaffrey; 9. Dave Rimmer, 10. James Foote; 11. James Stannard, 12. Sione Piukala, 13. Lachie Turner, 14. John Grant; 15. Ben Batger.
Southern Districts: 1. Tetera Faulkner, 2. John Ulugia, 3. Dan Palmer; 4. Rome Nifo, 5. Kane Douglas; 6. Radike Samo, 7. Sean Doyle, 8. Ita Vaea; 9. Nathan Sievert, 10. Josh Gamgee [c]; 11. Brackin Karauria-Henry, 12. Gareth Morton, 13. Bernie Orbell, 14. Sisa Waqa; 15. Nicky Price.
Referee: Andrew Lees

NORTHERN SUBURBS v EASTERN SUBURBS at North Sydney Oval (3:00pm)
Northern Suburbs: 1. Dave Goulter, 2. Scott Podmore, 3. Nick Lah [c]; 4. Ben Matwijow, 5. Seti Tafua; 6. James Fitzgerald, 7. Carlos Blanco, 8. Matt Lamont; 9. Steve Evans, 10. Chris Burnett; 11. Ben Borg, 12. Chris Moore, 13. James Lew, 14. Cam Crawford; 15. Cameron Shepherd.
Eastern Suburbs: 1. Ofa Fainga'anuku, 2. Jesse Davidson, 3. Guy Shepherdson; 4. Phil Mathers, 5. Matt McGann; 6. Ed Brenac, 7. Will Brock, 8. Andrew Shaw; 9. Brendan McKibbin, 10. Ben Ward; 11. Petero Satogo, 12. Anton Lavin, 13. Ryan Cross, 14. Gavin Debartolo; 15. Pat Dellit.
Referee: Daniel Cheever

WEST HARBOUR v WARRINGAH at Concord Oval (3:00pm)
West Harbour: 1. Rodney Blake, 2. Todd Pearce, 3. Vaughan Lomax; 4. Tom Hikila, 5. Sam Wykes; 6. Sione Tau, 7. Mark Porpiglia, 8. David Fungalei; 9. David Fong, 10. Jai Ayoub; 11. Tito Mua, 12. Lester Salanoa, 13. Rory Sidey, 14. Henry Seavula; 15. Nick Reily.
Warringah: 1. Pek Cowan, 2. Luke Holmes, 3. AJ Whalley; 4. Brent Murphy, 5. Tom Hockings; 6. Beau Robinson, 7. Michael Lipman [c], 8. Trevor Richardson; 9. Josh Holmes, 10. Brett Sheehan; 11. Joelin Rapana, 12. Sam Harris, 13. Will Sare, 14. Joelin Rapana; 15. Pat McCabe.
Referee: Angus Gardner

GORDON v PARRAMATTA at Chatswood Oval (3:00pm)
Gordon: 1. Tobius Gukibau, 2. Ben Whittaker, 3. Travis Church; 4. Jared Barry, 5. Ed Gower [c]; 6. Paulie Tuala, 7. Chris Alcock, 8. Jason Peseta; 9. Vinnie Byrne, 10. Dave Harvey; 11. Dion Berryman, 12. Josh Whittaker, 13. Dane Haylett-Petty, 14. Matt McDougall; 15. Mark Preston.
Parramatta: 1.Richard Just, 2. Junior Leota, 3. Tor Killman; 4. Ryan Aniseko, 5. Josh Kron; 6. Sam Evalu, 7. Andrew Cox [c], 8. William Tuitupou; 9. Lua Vailoaloa, 10. Tom Woods; 11. Moses Tavola, 12. John Fonua, 13. Pierre Hola, 14. Junior Tavola; 15. Mark Frost.
Referee: James Scholtens

MANLY v RANDWICK at Manly Oval (3:00pm)
Manly: 1. Eddie Aholelei, 2. Elvis Taione, 3. Tim Fairbrother; 4. Dylan Sigg, 5. Cadeyrn Neville; 6. Will Brame [c], 7. Chris Westekenk, 8. Tevita Metuisela; 9. Chris Cottee, 10. Ben Seymour; 11. Lui Siale, 12. Brian Sefanaia, 13. John Payne, 14. Luke Johnson; 15. Adam D'Arcy.
Randwick: 1. Dan Spencer, 2. Atonio Halangahu [c], 3. Lotu Taukeiaho; 4. Steve Brennan, 5. Tim Maxwell; 6. Ben Mowen; 7. Seilala Lam, 8. Stephen Hoiles; 9. Tony Luxford, 10. Brent Kelly; 11. Clinton Sills, 12. Dane Inman, 13. Gene Fairbanks, 14. Tom Tombleson; 15. Matt Nethery.
Referee: Steve Hardy

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY v PENRITH at University Oval No.1 (3:00pm)
Sydney University: 1. Jerry Yanuyanutawa, 2. Nathan Charles, 3. Jeremy Tilse; 4. Dave Dennis, 5. Dave McDuling; 6. Ben McCalman, 7. Pat McCutcheon, 8. Tim Davidson; 9. Nick Phipps, 10. Julian Huxley; 11. Michael Hodge, 12. Tom Carter [c], 13. Mitch Inman, 14. Nathan Trist; 15. Peter Betham.
Penrith: 1. Dave Coventry, 2. Elvis Levi, 3. Toa Asa; 4. Johnny Smith, 5. Chris Aho; 6. Junior To'o, 7. Winney Paulo, 8. Vili Napa'a; 9. Aaron Mattin, 10. Stan Tuionuku; 11. Henry Lilomaiava, 12. Tawhiri Walsh, 13. Luke Cross [c], 14. Filipo Toala; 15. Leon Bott.
Referee: Anthony Moyes

REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS FEATURED THIS ROUND
HSBC Waratahs (2010): Damien Fitzpatrick (Eastwood), Locky McCaffrey (Eastwood), Lachie Turner (Eastwood), Chris Alcock (Gordon), Ben Mowen (Randwick), Kane Douglas (Southern Districts), Dan Palmer (Southern Districts), Tom Carter (Sydney University), Dave Dennis (Sydney University), Pat McCutcheon (Sydney University), Jeremy Tilse (Sydney University), Josh Holmes (Warringah), Rory Sidey (West Harbour)
HSBC Junior Waratahs Professional (2010): Ofa Fainga'anuku (Eastern Suburbs), Brendan McKibbin (Eastern Suburbs), Adam D'Arcy (Manly)
Brumbies (2010): Ben Hand (Eastwood), Guy Shepherdson (Eastern Suburbs), Tyrone Smith (Manly), Stephen Hoiles (Randwick), Brackin Karauria-Henry (Southern Districts), Julian Huxley (Sydney University), Jerry Yanuyanutawa (Sydney University), Pat McCabe (Warringah)
Queensland Reds (2010): Andrew Shaw (Eastern Suburbs), Radike Samo (Southern Districts)
Western Force (2010): Keiran Longbottom (Eastwood), Ryan Cross (Eastern Suburbs), Dane Haylett-Petty (Gordon), Ben Whittaker (Gordon), Tim Fairbrother (Manly), Mark Swanepoel (Manly, reserve), Cameron Shepherd (Northern Suburbs), Stefano Hunt (Northern Suburbs, reserve), Nathan Charles (Sydney University), Mitch Inman (Sydney University), Ben McCalman (Sydney University), Pek Cowan (Warringah), Sam Harris (Warringah), Tom Hockings (Warringah), Joelin Rapana (Warringah), Brett Sheehan (Warringah), Sam Wykes (West Harbour)
Melbourne Rebels (2011): Peter Betham (Sydney University), Tim Davidson (Sydney University), Julian Huxley (Sydney University), Michael Lipman (Warringah), Rodney Blake (West Harbour)
Australian Sevens (2009/10): James Stannard (Eastwood), Brian Sefanaia (Manly), Clinton Sills (Randwick), Brackin Karauria-Henry (Southern Districts), Pat McCutcheon (Sydney University)
Australian U20 (2010): Locky McCaffrey (Eastwood)

Should be a cracker of a TV game between Easts and Souths. Stacked with talent.

Interesting that A Baxter is not named in the Norths side. One of the Norths wingers was in the NSWRU refs course I attended last Sunday and told me that Al had torn Pek Cowan a new one the day before. Pek is playing this weekend so maybe it was only a minor tear

For those who want to record the ABC game, come on down to Chatswood Oval to hopefully see Gordon get their second win of the season against Para and grab yourself a steak sandwich from the mighty Stags BBQ. Gordon still persisting with Dave Harvey at 10 despite his consistent blunders. Interesting to see my mate Barry at 4 and Tuali at 6. Think that is a good setup. McDougall also named ahead of Preston.