Shute Shield 2014

[It is what it is]

Congratulations to both Manly and Warringah clubs and fans for the tremendous turn out today.

 

[Bomber Harris]

What an afternoon at Manly today . Great show for grass roots/ community rugby . Club championhip well and truly up for grabs this year.

re earlier posts i'd say 7000 plus crowd, queues outside Sydney Rd gate - the hill banners clever including actual rat trap . The Manly bench will be a big factor this year in back end of games but front row stocks remain a worry. Lucas a big second half after below par first half. Jones impressive shame Northam didn't play.

 

[Dave Beat]

What an afternoon at Manly today . Great show for grass roots/ community rugby . Club championhip well and truly up for grabs this year.

re earlier posts i'd say 7000 plus crowd, queues outside Sydney Rd gate - the hill banners clever including actual rat trap . The Manly bench will be a big factor this year in back end of games but front row stocks remain a worry. Lucas a big second half after below par first half. Jones impressive shame Northam didn't play.

Just watched it on the box.
One of Gower's biggest games, he had more touches than Milroy and carried it well over the add line on each run.
Porecki was another great in defence started at hooker and finished with a stellar propping performance.
Sig showed his versatility playing 8, lock, and still going forward at 6 at the end.
Hingano must be close to starting now.

 

[Bomber Harris]

Yes Sammy V seems to have so much time.
Saw Sam Lane down there as well could he be coming back?
Hingano caused some real damage when he came on.
Few injuries to the front row, would like to see some of the injured start returning.

The x factor for Marlins this season may well be the bench - may (just) offset lack of front row depth.

Great day for grass roots/community rugby today . i'd say 7,000 plus with queues outside Sydney Rd gte and some witty signs on the hill including the giant rat trap. Rugby alive and well on northern beaches

 

[paul martin]

Great crowd well done!!

 

[paul martin]

I've watched Wests play Manly Uni Eastwood and Warringah and Wests looked a chance of winning in all games bar Manly. Today confirms Manly's place as I believe firm favourites for competition honours.

 

[Dave Beat]

There we go found a phot that does it justice

 

[I like to watch]

I have never seen the crowd that deep on the tennis court side.
What was the go with those little kids all sitting in front of the ropes?
What the fuck were their parents thinking?
Especially down in the cnr,where the players are more likely to get spat out of the field of play than the middle of the field.

 

[Dave Beat]

I have never seen the crowd that deep on the tennis court side.
What was the go with those little kids all sitting in front of the ropes?
What the fuck were their parents thinking?
Especially down in the cnr,where the players are more likely to get spat out of the field of play than the middle of the field.

Agree, jammed in.
Let's hope sun is shineing for round two and it 9 straight

 

[CarlUnger]

Had a good time at Manly Oval yesterday standing in front of the hill on the fence, days like this must be great financially for Manly.

Also, I was following the Gordon twitter during the game while the Highlanders played Easts away so thanks to Gordon for providing the great updates but I need some clarification as the updates said Gordon won 2nds but the NSW Rugby website and a post on this thread has Easts winning.

 

[Dave Beat]

Had a good time at Manly Oval yesterday standing in front of the hill on the fence, days like this must be great financially for Manly.

Also, I was following the Gordon twitter during the game while the Highlanders played Easts away so thanks to Gordon for providing the great updates but I need some clarification as the updates said Gordon won 2nds but the NSW Rugby website and a post on this thread has Easts winning.

Great that you made the trip - shows club rugby is the winner.

2 Weeks time it's Manly v Gordon and back to manly, makes for a great family day - hope the sun is shining and both clubs get right behind it!!!

 

[boyo]

What was the go with those little kids all sitting in front of the ropes?
What the fuck were their parents thinking?
Especially down in the cnr,where the players are more likely to get spat out of the field of play than the middle of the field.

Very dangerous.
Those parents would be the first to shout blue murder if their little darlings were injured.

 

[senior]

Had a good time at Manly Oval yesterday standing in front of the hill on the fence, days like this must be great financially for Manly.

Also, I was following the Gordon twitter during the game while the Highlanders played Easts away so thanks to Gordon for providing the great updates but I need some clarification as the updates said Gordon won 2nds but the NSW Rugby website and a post on this thread has Easts winning.

1st Grade was a terrific game and Gordon showed the same tough grit that they showed against Randwick. Very hearty victory - I'm glad you enjoyed the tweets. Can report that Gordon 2nd Grade defeated Easts 2nd Grade 24-18. The NSW rugby website has got that wrong and the table is wrong as well. Gordon 2s have won 4/6 with a bonus point in each game.

 

[Dave Beat]

Very dangerous.
Those parents would be the first to shout blue murder if their little darlings were injured.

Breed and keep them tough on the beaches, they tend to soften up when they cross the bridges.
But yes true kids need to be kept safe.

 

[It is what it is]

Breed and keep them tough on the beaches, they tend to soften up when they cross the bridges.
But yes true kids need to be kept safe.

That may be but true Dave but you still have to pay for the privilege of crossing the bridge, where it's free going the other way.

 

[Bomber Harris]

Apologies just noted I did a sort of double post last night; must have been too well lubricated from post match festivities - didn't think the first went up. May need to switch to the SS sponsor's product The Magners stand on the eastern side having a green and white canopy must have cost business from home supporters !

On a serious note for Marlins yet another prop going off injured cant be good

 

[Bomber Harris]

I may be mistaken but weren't the Woodies flying under the radar this time last year and there is still a lot to like about the young Uni side who will continue to learn and improve in time for return of their soups.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Not sure the Soups will be returning for Uni for the finals like they usually do. Straight into NRC this year isn't it?

Although there may be an influx during the June International Test window.

 

[lily]

Fuck the 3rd tier. Another example yesterday of why we don't need it.

 

[Dave Beat]

Fuck the 3rd tier. Another example yesterday of why we don't need it.

Lily go back to your U6s. Yesterday was the 3rd Tier - how good was it hey.

Big plus with the NRC - more rugby to watch as the season is longer. Lot of work tp do to catch up with yesterday