Shute Shield 2020

[The Honey Badger]

Yep, you are right about that but was wondering if it will still be walk up to the gate or whether there will be tickets sold beforehand etc.

Parra or Penrith games maybe. No chance for the rest.

I would think only paid up members will get entry under the 25% rule,

 

[The Honey Badger]

Apparently some trial games next weekend. Rats v Gordon I believe. Anyone know of others?

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Easts v Uni
Randwick v Wests
Manly v Souths
Eastwood v Norths
Newcastle v Penrith

 

[The Honey Badger]

Easts v Uni
Randwick v Wests
Manly v Souths
Eastwood v Norths
Newcastle v Penrith

Two Blues get the Bye

 

[The Honey Badger]

Does anyone know what the deal will be with crowds?

From UNI:


With the latest news from the NSW government regarding major recreation facilities, the Sydney University Football Ground will only be able to hold between 500-600 people.
TICKETING
SUFC members will be given first priority for tickets from Wednesday to Monday prior to each home game. As of Tuesday, tickets will be on general sale and based on first come first serve until capacity is reached. You will not be able to purchase tickets at the gate.

 

[The Honey Badger]

A look at Uni First grade.

Tim Clements, very worth captain

 

[The Honey Badger]

Any trial results??

 

[Azzuri]

Any trial results??

Gordon v Waringah ....Gordon got the win in the majority of colts and grade matches other than 3rd grade (7-0) and second grade 28-31...firsts was a great game think the final score was 25-5 to Gordon

 

[rugbyfan90]

Any trial results??

Newcastle 45 - 7 Penrith.
In the earlier colts and "second grade" games, Newcastle were successful in winning 71-0 and 24-0 respectively.

Probably not a reflection of how Newcastle will perform against other quality opposition in the Shute Shield, so still very interested to see how they'll go. Could be a long competition for Penrith.

 

[qwerty51]

That’s not a good result. I wouldn’t expect Newcastle to be stronger than anyone except maybe Parra.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Easts beat Uni by a small margin however Uni played with 14 after a Red Card in the opening minute.

 

[carl spackler]

A couple of colts 1s scores I heard were Easts over Uni, and Gordon over Rats (about 5 tries to 1) in a very fiery encounter,

 

[Crashy]

Top story in the SMH... Beasties in a spot.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...-trial-rugby-game-emerge-20200712-p55bcv.html

Looked like there were a few to watch Manly / Souths as well - looks like (correctly) a lot of people want to watch club rugby this year.

 

[The Honey Badger]

Easts beat Uni by a small margin however Uni played with 14 after a Red Card in the opening minute.

Must have been bad,

 

[formerflanker]

Top story in the SMH. Beasties in a spot.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...-trial-rugby-game-emerge-20200712-p55bcv.html

Looked like there were a few to watch Manly / Souths as well - looks like (correctly) a lot of people want to watch club rugby this year.

1. The Beasties: sounds like sour grapes from a disgruntled local who doesn't like the club's DA. Bloody robber-iners are anti Australian!
2. Manly crowd - the club organised for the approved 1700 crowd to get free tickets, accessed from their web site in the days leading up to the game. Didn't go so can't speak about what happened on the day.

 

[John S]

Newcastle 45 - 7 Penrith.
In the earlier colts and "second grade" games, Newcastle were successful in winning 71-0 and 24-0 respectively.

Probably not a reflection of how Newcastle will perform against other quality opposition in the Shute Shield, so still very interested to see how they'll go. Could be a long competition for Penrith.

Yep, certainly going to be a long season for Penrith if that's any true indication of where they're at

 

[Dave Beat]

1. The Beasties: sounds like sour grapes from a disgruntled local who doesn't like the club's DA. Bloody robber-iners are anti Australian!
2. Manly crowd - the club organised for the approved 1700 crowd to get free tickets, accessed from their web site in the days leading up to the game. Didn't go so can't speak about what happened on the day.

Was at Manly Oval - was very well handled.
Having a number of vantage spots enabled it to be possible.
Was a good day.

 

[the coach]

1. The Beasties: sounds like sour grapes from a disgruntled local who doesn't like the club's DA. Bloody robber-iners are anti Australian!
2. Manly crowd - the club organised for the approved 1700 crowd to get free tickets, accessed from their web site in the days leading up to the game. Didn't go so can't speak about what happened on the day.

Looked pretty clear from the photos that no social distancing was being practiced at Woollahra --- especially on the balcony.
Same problem at the NRL once they reverted to home venues --- big cluster of people all sitting together at the half way line.
If that happens at the SS this weekend I'm worried we're going to be forced back to no crowds, especially now that there are new outbreaks in Sydney.

 

[wamberal]

Easts v Uni
Randwick v Wests
Manly v Souths
Eastwood v Norths
Newcastle v Penrith

Hunter Wildfires v Penrith. Nice touch, bringing back the Wildfires name - using the broader "Hunter" rather than just Newie.

 

[formerflanker]

Looked pretty clear from the photos that no social distancing was being practiced at Woollahra --- especially on the balcony.

It's quite OK Coach. They are are all family groups and that's allowed.