Shute Shield 2016

[Shadow]

I definitely can't recall am Emus game being on TV, but I could be wrong. Going off the previous rounds may not be as much of am embarrassment as one would think. But then, who knows if they are reverting to last year's firm.

The Emus played Sydney Uni @ uni about 6 or 7 years ago and did really well and lost by maybe 30 points?? I could be wrong but the fact they were the TV game lifted there performance and there was a ruling that every club had to be on at least 1 TV game so clubs could help with getting sponsors etc which i think is a good idea.

 

[qwerty51]

Uni played Penrith about 4 years ago on ABC. Penrith were ok back then and getting the odd win.

Beat Souths, Wicks and Easts once in a year IIRC.

 

[John S]

Cool. Happy to be corrected. I probably missed that game

 

[Done that]

I'm not sure that channel 7 select the games to be televised each week.

 

[wamberal]

I'm not sure that channel 7 select the games to be televised each week.

It is more likely to be Intrust Super than Seven.

 

[the coach]

One of the 7 team said last Saturday that he hoped Penrith could return to their "glory years" -- when were they?

 

[scaraby]

"Southern Districts v Eastern Suburbs. The Hobbits are the form team of the competition and have already been installed as Hugh’s Premiership favourites. The big Sylvania Waters crowd will be treated to a systematic slaughter of the Latte Sipping Harbour Viewers Shute Shield season success schemes. Hobbits by 10-15." Ready HJ

 

[The Butts]

I signed hopeful that someone "up there" will listen.

http://www.rugbynews.net.au/grassroots-rugby-petition/

 

[the coach]

"Southern Districts v Eastern Suburbs. The Hobbits are the form team of the competition and have already been installed as Hugh’s Premiership favourites. The big Sylvania Waters crowd will be treated to a systematic slaughter of the Latte Sipping Harbour Viewers Shute Shield season success schemes. Hobbits by 10-15." Ready HJ

Careful you don't wear out the "s" on your keypad

 

[I like to watch]

"Southern Districts v Eastern Suburbs. The Hobbits are the form team of the competition and have already been installed as Hugh’s Premiership favourites. The big Sylvania Waters crowd will be treated to a systematic slaughter of the Latte Sipping Harbour Viewers Shute Shield season success schemes. Hobbits by 10-15." Ready HJ

That's got to be the kiss of death for the hobbits!
I reckon HJ could stop a train.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Give me some credit for the huge improvements in my tipping. This round saw a 50% improvement in my accuracy. Celebrate the little successes.

Premierships aren't won in April. This is the year for the sun shine in The Shire. Just you wait and see.

 

[I like to watch]

Don't take it personally Big Arse, just having a bit of fun
At least you are putting it out there,making predictions .
Much as I seem to disagree with many of them !

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Something about monkeys, typewriters, the complete works of Billy Shakespeare. Gotta get some right sooner or later.

Josh Holmes seconded to the Sevens for Singapore. Rats chances take a bit of a dive without Josh at 9. The team sheets from the have recorded Luke Hilmes as playing No 8 for the Card-a-thon match out at Death Valley. Is there an Injury/unavailability crisis at Rat Park ?

 

[jdennis]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but are there any match reviews being published this year? NSW rugby doesn't seem to have any, rugby news put a few out half way through the week. Sporting news seems to be a few weeks behind, are there any other sites that are covering SS? The coverage seems to have slipped a little this year

 

[the coach]

Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but are there any match reviews being published this year? NSW rugby doesn't seem to have any, rugby news put a few out half way through the week. Sporting news seems to be a few weeks behind, are there any other sites that are covering SS? The coverage seems to have slipped a little this year

NSWRU has this:
http://www.nswrugby.com.au/News/New...TRUST-SUPER-SHUTE-SHIELD-ROUND-4-WRAP-UP.aspx

 

[Dave Beat]

No doubt possible seen by many, but for those who havent;
http://www.rugbynews.net.au/grassroots-rugby-petition/

 

[BAZinga]

My weekly predictions:

Randwick to beat Eastwood by 10+. Woods are missing a few big names and in big games, those guys make a difference. Wicks on fire this season and will be hard to beat at home.
Easts to beat Parra - the loss of a couple of key players for Parra will hurt them. Easts have been going well this season. I could see this being a big score.
Warringah to beat Gordon. Warringah were very lucky to beat a 11/12 man Parra last week. But they will have learnt for that and will be too strong for a badly looking Gordon.
Manly to beat Penrith - but I can see this being a respectable scoreline.
Norths to beat Souths - Souths starting the season on fire but the flame seems to be dying down. Norths have been up and down, but will click this weekend.
Uni to put beat West by 20. Wests are 2 on the trot, but are still poor IMO. They generally do well vs Uni, but cant see it happening this weekend.

 

[wamberal]

Have to agree with your picks (he said through gritted teeth).

 

[MACCA]

Have to agree with your picks (he said through gritted teeth).

I agree however note the Woodies always seem to do better in the later part of the season so dont think the others can take much from this

 

[wamberal]

Not so sure. The loss of two of all-time greats will really hurt us; Perrett and Badger were worth their weight in Minties.