Shute Shield 2012

[Hugh Jarse]

Gotta admit that's funny, throwing the ball out to end the game, subsequently getting a penalty against you and losing the game!

I completely sympathise with that bloke.

I once scored an awesome "try" after getting a little spatially disoriented in a maul and "scored" by diving out from the back of the maul across the touch line in the corner. Fortunately it was not the difference between winning and losing the game. I saw a white line, and that was what I went for.

 

[elementfreak]

Steve Walsh has been appointed to the final.

 

[The Galah]

Steve Walsh has been appointed to the final.

Good and hopefully no provinces sending their "rising referreeing stars" (wow there's a thought) to practice in big games. Good PR from ABC702 for GF this morning comparing running Shute Shield against the "overly technical tedium" of Super 15 and Wallaby games at present .

 

[qwerty51]

Kane you played too well!

 

[Blackers13]

Who are the tips for the Ken Catchpole Medal for Player of the Year, Shute Shield Rookie Of the Year, Dave Brockhoff Medal for Coach of the Year and Dick Byers Medal for Ref of the Year?

 

[qwerty51]

Coach Cam Blades
Catchpole AJ Gilbert

 

[The Galah]

Coach Cam Blades
Catchpole AJ Gilbert

Agree on Blades and Gilbert. Rookie Jordy Reid. Ref not O'Brien from QLD

 

[Done that]

Agree on Blades and Gilbert. Rookie Jordy Reid. Ref not O'Brien from QLD

And no award for the Eastwood score board operator who could have cost West Harbour the match.

 

[The Galah]

And no award for the Eastwood score board operator who could have cost West Harbour the match.

Agree to disagree on that one Done that - you must be making reference to the goal taken from the wrong spot that was never awarded - and the farce that followed . Both teams very poorly served by a ref hopelessly out of his depth but Manly in confusion over what time remained robbed by that last "penalty"after knock forward . Anyway good luck v Uni this week you'll need more than the ref going your way methinks

 

[Done that]

Agree to disagree on that one Done that - you must be making reference to the goal taken from the wrong spot that was never awarded - and the farce that followed . Both teams very poorly served by a ref hopelessly out of his depth but Manly in confusion over what time remained robbed by that last "penalty"after knock forward . Anyway good luck v Uni this week you'll need more than the ref going your way methinks

No I'm making reference to the fact that Wests had a kickable penalty which would have given them the lead if successful , but because of the incorrect score on the scoreboard they believed that the penalty ,
would only have given them a draw ,& Manly , being ahead of them on the table , would have progressed to the grand final .Thus they took a tap kick.
The game was confusing near the end , but the last penalty was the correct decision I'm afraid.I've seen a semi final lost in exactly the same way , before , at Coogee oval.
I agree that whoever played Uni would be at long odds.

 

[thierry dusautoir]

Losing Kane Douglas a big blow for souths.......there forwards are really going to miss him

 

[elementfreak]

Good and hopefully no provinces sending their "rising referreeing stars" (wow there's a thought) to practice in big games.

I am unsure what you meant by this statement. Can you please clarify?

 

[Blackers13]

Agree on Blades and Gilbert. Rookie Jordy Reid. Ref not O'Brien from QLD

Blades is a good choice but, at the risk of appearing biased, Christini must be in with a chance. AJ is also very good, but Dave Harvey has been outstanding again this year.

 

[It is what it is]

Blades is a good choice but, at the risk of appearing biased, Christini must be in with a chance. AJ is also very good, but Dave Harvey has been outstanding again this year.

Why all these wraps on Dave Harvey?
He kicks goals but doesn't stand up in big games when it matters.
Norths were desperate for someone to grab control of their game last weekend and I thought he went MIA, again.

 

[the coach]

Why all these wraps on Dave Harvey?
He kicks goals but doesn't stand up in big games when it matters.
Norths were desperate for someone to grab control of their game last weekend and I thought he went MIA, again.

I agree!
Like Berrick Barnes for the Wallabies his first instinct is to kick the ball and Uni killed Norths with their counter attacks last week.
I also doubt he played enough games this year to win.

With the comparative talent at their disposal and how the teams performed last year I'd have to favour Christini over Blades. In fact I'd rate Fava ahead of Blades.

Agree with Jordy Reid for rookie.

I like to see Tom Alexander win the Catchpole as best player but it's usually dominated by inside backs and loose forwards. Although he played a fair bit on the side of the scrum I doubt he'll get the referee's votes.

 

[wamberal]

What about John Manenti? The minor premiership is worth celebrating.

 

[barbarian]

That's a shock Wamberal, would never have expected you to throw that name out there...

 

[Knuckles]

Who are the tips for the Ken Catchpole Medal for Player of the Year, Shute Shield Rookie Of the Year, Dave Brockhoff Medal for Coach of the Year and Dick Byers Medal for Ref of the Year?

I'm glad you asked Ryan. And to put it out there from the start, I am somewhat biased as I helped Manly get Jordy Reid a few years back. I think it would be hard to go past him for rookie.

As for coach, I think Christini is a real chance. The votes were due in before the semi's started and for that reason I think he'll get it. Plus I think it has to be considered what the coaches have to work with. Whilst not denying Fava and Blades have done tremendous jobs, the fact remains that if Christini had the cheque book that the other two had available the Two Blues will be playing this weekend!

Catchpole - My money will be on Leota from Parra. I personally dont think Gilbert stood out as much as last year. Harvey missed half the season as did Perrett. Leota was consistent all year and we all know Parra received a lot of media attention. A bolter could be Sofoloi from Souths.

Ref's Award - talk about rewarding mediocrity. One thing for sure, it ain't gonna be Angus Gardner or Jamie McGregor

 

[Andrew B Cox]

Treweek from Wests for the Catchpole.

Red hair stands out, and the refs pick it.

And for the Brockhoff,can't go past Christini. Mainly because it was judged by his peers before the play-offs.

 

[the coach]

I'd have to go for Steve Walsh for best referee even though he didn't do many Shute Shield games.
I like the way he communicates with the players.