Shute Shield 2014

[Dave Beat]

Fr

Which veterans are these Dave? Is freier playing?

frier and turtle

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Haven't got time for details. Wet weather footy should keep scores lower than usual, but I'm going for a couple of blow outs. Rats and Woodies to be a real arm wrestle with the lead changing several times


Wests over Gordon by 10-15
Norths over EMU by 5 - 10
Rats over Eastwood < 10
MMM over Wicks >15-20
Uni over Hobbits >15
Mighty 2 Blues over Easts >20

 

[paul martin]

There's two things that really annoy me about Wests. Apart from all the usual stuff like drop balls. One is defence. Especially the defence of the backs. The second is the forward attack play.

Good sides like Eastwood have two or more forwards moving forward to take the ball up. The 9 has a choice on who he passes to and it puts some doubt into the minds of the defence. Also when the tackle is made there is someone there instantly to lend support. Chris Hickey used to drum this into all the grades and you can see them do it from 4s to 1s. At Wests it's different. A solitary forward will stand flat footed some distance from the ruck for the 9 to pass to. Every defender knows he's getting the ball. Seconds after he's caught it he gets tackled then you wonder if there is a forward near enough to clean out in time. They've got some big units there but just don't make use of them.

It's pretty poor imo. They should drill these forwards to move up in numbers,utilise the 9,put some doubt into defenders,clean out ruthlessly,get some momentum going,get up and get around the corner and do it again. I lay the blame at the coaching staff not the players. They're only following orders.

 

[Dave Beat]

A few Oliver Pies have been served up in the first half down in Coogee

 

[WorkingClassRugger]

Penrith got up. They've really improved their competitiveness in the Shield this season.

 

[Quick Hands]

Wins to
Eastwood
Manly
Parra
Penrith
Uni

I notice that Wests play tonight at Drummoyne Oval - I think that this might be the 2nd time this year. Is this going to be a regular occurrence?

I haven't been to Drummoyne for a few years, but wouldn't the facilities at Concord be better? Is there a reason for the move?

 

[Dave Beat]

A few Oliver Pies have been served up in the first half down in Coogee

And more Olivers Pies in the Second half, catering staff down the northern end were working overtime they were so good. Even @coach had to step up and lend a hand.

 

[2bluesfan]

9 tries to the Mighty Two Blues today, including one to each of the front rowers! Oh and the big fella, Taqele Naiyaravoro, scored one as well (and had another disallowed). That's 6 tries in 3 matches for T.

 

[Bomber Harris]

Fr
frier and turtle

Got to Latham Pk no Turtle but Mr Frier turned out for the losing Wicks - a great contribution although missed a tackle or two against younger nippier opponents was in all the tight stuff unlike some sea gulling mates , scored a try I believe and kept going to the end blowing hard - was heard to utter more than once " how much longer Sir" !

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Results Summary Round 11

First Grade - Shute Shield
West Harbour 29 Gordon 0 (Late game at Drummoyne Oval)
Penrith 35 Northern Suburbs 26
Eastwood 41 Warringah 24
Randwick 12 Manly 60
Southern Districts 18 Sydney University 30
Parramatta 53 Eastern Suburbs 20

Second Grade - Colin Caird Shield
West Harbour 16 Gordon 15
Penrith 24 Northern Suburbs 38
Eastwood 42 Warringah 14
Randwick 19 Manly 22
Southern Districts 25 Sydney University 45
Parramatta 24 Eastern Suburbs 28

Third Grade - Henderson Shield
West Harbour 34 Gordon 10
Penrith 10 Northern Suburbs 31
Eastwood 21 Warringah 28
Randwick 25 Manly 38
Southern Districts 13 Sydney University 17
Parramatta 17 Eastern Suburbs 24

Fourth Grade - Henderson Cup
West Harbour 57 Gordon 14
Penrith 80 Northern Suburbs 8
Eastwood 10 Warringah 8
Randwick 19 Manly 28
Southern Districts 14 Sydney University 17
Parramatta 27 Eastern Suburbs 14

Next Week - Round 12 14/06/14
Eastern Suburbs v West Harbour
Sydney University v Parramatta
Manly v Southern Districts
Warringah v Randwick
Northern Suburbs v Eastwood
Gordon v Penrith

 

[Dave Beat]

Got to Latham Pk no Turtle but Mr Frier turned out for the losing Wicks - a great contribution although missed a tackle or two against younger nippier opponents was in all the tight stuff unlike some sea gulling mates , scored a try I believe and kept going to the end blowing hard - was heard to utter more than once " how much longer Sir" !

I went straight to Coogee, great day for the club today - wicks are doing well in 3s and 4s so it was good to put them away.
Really liking the defensive lines the coaches have put together - I'll give them MOM for the work they put in whilst I work out what to write.

 

[Quick Hands]

I went straight to Coogee, great day for the club today - wicks are doing well in 3s and 4s so it was good to put them away.
Really liking the defensive lines the coaches have put together - I'll give them MOM for the work they put in whilst I work out what to write.

All 4 grades at Coogee - once upon a time that was the Everest of Sydney rugby. Great day for the blues.

 

[paul martin]

It was the Canada Bay Rugby Festival. U15s state championships plus Briars v Drummoyne then Wests v Gordon.

 

[wamberal]

How many moons since both Parra and Penriff won?


Go the Greater West!!! Eastwood as well, now we just need the Pirates to get up, and the Rams are looking A-ok.

 

[paul martin]

Wests won 29-0.

 

[paul martin]

More madness from the coaching staff at Wests. They dredged up David Ossafua from playing 12 in 3rds last week to play 9 in 1sts. If they wanted a halfback that can't tackle they should have stuck with the pommy import. At least he has a nice pass.

 

[Bomber Harris]

Silly piece of trivia I just noticed MMM's 1sts are running 1st, 2nds are 2nd , 3rds are 3rd and 4ths are 4th .

First in Club Championship

 

[Dave Beat]

More madness from the coaching staff at Wests. They dredged up David Ossafua from playing 12 in 3rds last week to play 9 in 1sts. If they wanted a halfback that can't tackle they should have stuck with the pommy import. At least he has a nice pass.

Nothing like you Sunday morning reviews Paul - I always smile.

 

[Dave Beat]

What was intersting yesterday 2 league players who have been involved in coaching at Wallabies Defence were involved in coaching each side yesterday. Renowned defense coach Muggleton must have been impressed with the Manly D yesterday.
Wouldn't it be good if each coach could provide their reviews of the opposing teams D after that game, it would be an interesting read.

 

[boyo]

I notice that Wests play tonight at Drummoyne Oval - I think that this might be the 2nd time this year. Is this going to be a regular occurrence?

I haven't been to Drummoyne for a few years, but wouldn't the facilities at Concord be better? Is there a reason for the move?

Drummoyne Oval's facilities these days are far from bad.