Shute Shield 2017

[MACCA]

We shouldn't assume any returning Tahs will strengthen any of the clubs

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I had heard that all Tahs players have been given 2 weeks holiday and many are heading overseas. Not a good look given the state of Rugby in Oz if that is actually true.

 

[21mmstuds]

I watched it very late last night.
Seemed to me that Marlins needed two intercept tries to win.
That's the skinniest Marlins bench I've seen for a long time.
Although Lucas will make a difference.
Seems strange that I'm almost ruling out the minor premiers a month before semi's.

Mmmm...Rats v Manly at Ratpark next week, top two defensive teams, could crack 10,000 at Rat Park. Come join the fun!!

 

[wamberal]

I had heard that all Tahs players have been given 2 weeks holiday and many are heading overseas. Not a good look given the state of Rugby in Oz if that is actually true.

Should they work 52 weeks a year?

 

[I like to watch]

Should they work 52 weeks a year?

Off course not.
How about they have a month or so off after NRC?

They could hardly be claiming burnout.
Good to see they were all confident of missing playoffs, and booked ther hols.

 

[I like to watch]

Mmmm.Rats v Manly at Ratpark next week, top two defensive teams, could crack 10,000 at Rat Park. Come join the fun!!

If the Rats push the ball around they'll flog them.
If they go back to 9 man Rugby, it's anyone's game.

 

[wamberal]

Wow. Big call.

 

[Dave Beat]

Wow. Big call.

Tittle favorites for sure - have to be certainties i like to watch reckon.

 

[wamberal]

Mmmmmmmockers on for sure now, Dave.

 

[I like to watch]

Wow. Big call.

Not really.
As much as I would love it,I don't expect it to be an open game.
So it will be a coin toss.

 

[wamberal]

Kurtley might play a few games for the Wicks, according to today's "Hurled".



I would be much more impressed if he decided to play for Parramatta.

 

[the coach]

Kurtley might play a few games for the Wicks, according to today's "Hurled".



I would be much more impressed if he decided to play for Parramatta.

Can't see how he would qualify for the finals --- there's always dispensations of course

 

[wamberal]

Bob Dwyer can fix it.

 

[paul martin]

Don't forget Souths conceded two tries when they had a man in the bin.

 

[wamberal]

Don't forget Souths conceded two tries when they had a man in the bin.

And the binning offence did save a try. But there is not much point talking about what happens when cards are dished out, frankly.


The better question is: what does the team have to improve to avoid losing a player to a YC?

 

[AussieDominance]

Can't see how he would qualify for the finals --- there's always dispensations of course

If he was registered last season he would qualify under that rule.

 

[wamberal]

I would like to see him on the paddock, even if it is a bit naughty.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

eastsrugby_Easts are thrilled to announce the appointment of Pauli Taumoepeau as Head Coach for the 2018 and 19 seasons.
Link to full announcement in bio #allin

 

[the coach]

If he was registered last season he would qualify under that rule.

Has to play 4 games unless on rep duty as I understand it

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[cyclopath]

Off course not.
How about they have a month or so off after NRC?

They could hardly be claiming burnout.
Good to see they were all confident of missing playoffs, and booked ther hols.

They knew about 6 weeks ago before the Test break, unfortunately. Pretty easy to book a week or so in Bali at that notice. Or similar.
I suspect the time off is part of an agreement at Super level, but certainly don't know it for sure. Not that I necessarily agree with it. Then again, they looked so mentally shot, would they be any good straight back into SS? Probably marginal benefit, compared to players and combos that are settled.

 

[front row lova]

Top 3 tightheads in Shute Shield 2017
Borsak,Fuamatu,Needs

looseheads
Lolohea,O Connor, Satuala

Honourable mentions
Chubb,Lagudi,Nurse,Mirialakis

Tatola,Luxton,Tuala,Gillespie

Choose a position and make your picks. Up the pirates!