Shute Shield 2018

[The Honey Badger]

Should be the highest ranked loser

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[the coach]

Should be the highest ranked loser

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That makes more sense!
No doubt someone will fix the ap soon

 

[wamberal]

Yep correct, same as last year.
Lowest 2 losers are eliminated.
If you remember both 1st and 2nd lost last year - Souths finishing second were eliminated, because Manly finishing first also lost

Who can ever forget???

 

[Wazza2013]

Have heard from a pretty good source that they will be moving around to a few grounds including possibly a match or two out at Nepean.

We will be really trying to involve all the west.

 

[wamberal]

We will be really trying to involve all the west.

Let us hope you get a lot of support from the whole rugby community. The west is hugely important to the future of the code.

 

[Up the Guts]

Norths end up trouncing Easts 51-5 after being embarrassed by them at North Sydney Oval earlier in the season. Reckon the artificial turf at Woolhara would have helped Norths play fast and up tempo. Didn’t catch the match but from what I heard Simone was pretty dominant which will be pleasing for Brumbies fans.

 

[Quick Hands]

Manly just scraped home over Parramatta 31-30.

Rugby really needs Parramatta to do well.

 

[Brumby Runner]

Didn’t catch the match but from what I heard Simone was pretty dominant which will be pleasing for Brumbies fans.

Simone had some simply outstanding moments in attack, and happily his defense was quite strong. A really good all round game where he showed a high quality passing game to set up his wingers as well. He played 13 so he could be a very good backup to both Kerevi and Kuridrani if those two moves come about.

 

[Brumby Runner]

I also need to record my view that Angus Sinclair put in a very good game at 10 for Norths. Completely overshadowed Mason while he was on the field. How is it that he doesn't seem to get recognition amongst Tahs fans?

Also, the MOTM award was a very poor joke. Any of the two locks, either of the Sinclairs or the fullback for Norths would have been worthy winners. The midget No 6 who got it was mostly invisible in the game.

Patrick Tafa in particular had an eye-opening game at lock, though he is listed elsewhere as a No 8. Ex Qld U20s. Expect to see more of him in the NRC.

 

[meatpie]

Something from 7twos coverage yesterday that annoyed me. Both commenters Lewis and Shep having a go at Archie King for not grounding the ball with a foot in goal from a norths Kick.That law has changed and was actually good understanding of the laws by King and poor understanding by said commentators. Just a small thing but if you are going to having crack at a player get your facts right.
Norths also looking very flash.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Sydney club rugby commentators make incorrect comments on the laws most weeks.

 

[The Honey Badger]

Patrick Tafa in particular had an eye-opening game at lock, though he is listed elsewhere as a No 8. Ex Qld U20s. Expect to see more of him in the NRC.

AUS U20 player


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[the coach]

Can this be correct?

According to the Fusesport Ap, the playoffs will be as follows:

Week 1:
1 v 6 (game A)
3 v 4 (game B)
2 v 5 (game C)

Week 2:
Winner A v Winner C
Winner B v Loser A

If this is correct, in giving the minor premiers two bites of the cherry (good!), they've also given the team which finishes 6 the same advantage!
Or am I missing something?

Now fixed:

Week 2:
Highest Ranked Winner v Highest Ranked Loser
2nd Ranked Winner v 3rd Ranked Winner

 

[Johnny Drama]

Something from 7twos coverage yesterday that annoyed me. Both commenters Lewis and Shep having a go at Archie King for not grounding the ball with a foot in goal from a norths Kick.That law has changed and was actually good understanding of the laws by King and poor understanding by said commentators. Just a small thing but if you are going to having crack at a player get your facts right.
Norths also looking very flash.

Those guys have been caught out a few times quoting no longer existing rules. They're still good blokes though.

 

[Johnny Drama]

I'm struggling to see how Mick Snowden gets in the Super Rugby team v the Wallabies on Friday night. Did he actually play? How is he a Super Rugby 9? Oh that's right. He is the Eastwood 9 and Manenti is the Eastwood coach. It's this kind of BS that has seen so many talented players leave the game or head overseas.

 

[RugbyReg]

I'm struggling to see how Mick Snowden gets in the Super Rugby team v the Wallabies on Friday night. Did he actually play? How is he a Super Rugby 9? Oh that's right. He is the Eastwood 9 and Manenti is the Eastwood coach. It's this kind of BS that has seen so many talented players leave the game or head overseas.

Didn’t Eastwood have the bye? Wasn’t that the reason so many Eastwood players got a chance?

 

[wamberal]

Didn’t Eastwood have the bye? Wasn’t that the reason so many Eastwood players got a chance?

Errr, yes.

 

[forwards4ever]

Does anyone know where the finals series are being held?

 

[the baz]

It been another great season thus far..and the pointy end will bring some more interesting results. Uni look to be at full strength and will put plenty on a disappointing gordon..norths to beat the wix, but not by much, im going parra over west harbour in an upset..not sure about the rest

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Does anyone know where the finals series are being held?

It hasn’t been determined yet other than the GF at North Sydney Oval again.

My guess would be that the top 3 clubs will host in week 1, so let’s say Uni, Norths and one of the beaches locations depending on results this weekend. It seems a reasonable chance that Rats will play Manly in Week 1.

In week 2, I believe that they will take the games to where they think they can get the best crowd which will mean that Rat Park will be a strong contender if Rats get through.