Shute Shield 2011

[wamberal]

Bradley I agree totally. The club was forced to focus on it's juniors due to it's financial mess that has left it a fair way behind the eight ball. If Gordon retained it's Colts which it usually puts out 3 very competitive teams they would have some very competitive grade sides this unfortunetly does not happen.

Since Fear moved on Recruitment has been a poor area and is a very weak point. Stop bringing in players from overseas is a start unless they are willing to play for match payments. Support our Juniors and offer country players employment and help in finding accommodation(originally) will help provide the club with a stable playing base. Another thing is too offer opportunity(Greenway).

From the position the club is taking now I can't see Gordon being a power in the next few seasons.

Dave Harvey was subbed about half-way through the second half, and spat the dummy in a big way. He stormed off the field into the sheds, then stalked out with his jersey, which he threw towards the subs bench, then back into the sheds, almost tearing the gate off its hinges on his way from the field. Something is obviously not right in the playing ranks.

 

[Bradley]

Harvey wanted out of the Highlanders at the start of the season and even signed a contract with Eastwood for two years. The contract was withdrawn by the Woodies when it came to light that Harvey still had two years to run on his Gordon contract. See http://www.rugbynews.org/sport/rugbynews.nsf/0/730D343084592D6CCA25784F000A576A

I think he has played well in most games and he and Berryman are probably their best backs.

 

[Zeno]

He threw an absolutely beautiful flick pass under pressure, and passed long well once he got into the swing of things.

Unfortunately he also dropped the ball while running sideways in his own in-goal under pressure. Bad look!

 

[Slash]

Dave Harvey was subbed about half-way through the second half, and spat the dummy in a big way. He stormed off the field into the sheds, then stalked out with his jersey, which he threw towards the subs bench, then back into the sheds, almost tearing the gate off its hinges on his way from the field. Something is obviously not right in the playing ranks.

He's always been a spoilt little prima donna at the best of times though...................and IMHO, if he left Gordon at end of year,there wouldnt actually be a lot of collateral damage. They have 2 very good 10's/12's down in Colts 1sts now, Carmichael and Moss, who they should bring up into grade next year and show some faith in them by allowing them time to learn the rigours of the Shute Shield. It will do the club wonders in just showing their colts and juniors that there is an established pathway and that theyre prepared to be patient to see the long term benefit.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

The Wicks v Norths game was a pretty ordinary affair, with some fairly awful passing at times. Gits wasn't that great, to be honest.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

What's the story with Manly's JP du Plessis? He has scored a few tries recently. Has he been cut by the Rebels? Is he going home? How good is he?

 

[barbarian]

What's the story with Manly's JP du Plessis? He has scored a few tries recently. Has he been cut by the Rebels? Is he going home? How good is he?

Seem to recall a story a while back saying he is going home. Bit sad, he never lived up to the hype in either code.

 

[Done that]

I don't know Dave Harvey's short comings , but I do know he has been Gordon's most influential player in recent seasons , & virtually won a number of games on his
own via his goal kicking.

 

[Lee Grant]

What's the story with Manly's JP du Plessis? He has scored a few tries recently. Has he been cut by the Rebels? Is he going home? How good is he?

He's played his last game for Manly and is going home to connect with the Stormers.

Lupeni Siale has also played his last game - he's off to France.

Manly are missing some players now - it's a shame.

 

[wamberal]

Manly are missing some players now - it's a shame.

Why is it a shame? Are any of the missing players local junior products? Or just mercenaries, who come, and go, chasing the bucks?

 

[young gun]

what, like Pierre Hola? Which local club did he play for - Epping or Hillview?

 

[waves]

Does anyone know what happened to Dion Berryman can't remember where his disappeared to ? Overseas ?

 

[CarlUnger]

Super 10 team Cavalieri Prato Rugby in Italy

 

[wamberal]

what, like Pierre Hola? Which local club did he play for - Epping or Hillview?

Your point being?

 

[Lee Grant]

Why is it a shame? Are any of the missing players local junior products? Or just mercenaries, who come, and go, chasing the bucks?

You missed the irony from a Rats fan.

 

[wamberal]

You missed the irony from a Rats fan.

Furry muff.


I am still smarting from Randwick's breathtaking hypocrisy during last year's finals series.

 

[high tower]

Giteau @12 and Randwick up against Horne @13 for Southern, would have made good viewing on the ABC tomorrow.

 

[wamberal]

Updates on the Woods / Beasts encounter would be greatly appreciated by those of us who dwell in outer darkness.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Updates on the Woods / Beasts encounter would be greatly appreciated by those of us who dwell in outer darkness.

Eastwood 15-0 after 18. Tries to Fitzpatrick & Piukala.

 

[wamberal]

Eastwood 15-0 after 18. Tries to Fitzpatrick & Piukala.

Many thanks. Greatly appreciated.