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McDermott might be out for a while. Gordon might just be the sort of half to fit into Eddie's plans. Tough and a good leader.True. He’s a complete game changer at this level of available.
McDermott might be out for a while. Gordon might just be the sort of half to fit into Eddie's plans. Tough and a good leader.True. He’s a complete game changer at this level of available.
He's actually been pretty good for the last few seasons.He’s been improving through the season. Just like the entire Tahs team.
For sure. I mean more this year no surprise that Donaldson has looked his best with Gordon seeming to be more controlled. There’s a guy that could really help Randwick come finals.He's actually been pretty good for the last few seasons.
Lancaster likely to be with U20s the entire time. Back by finals I guess. Easts have to hold on without Bowen and Wilson for a number of rounds.
They will get bunch of guys back post Super Rugby, U20s WC and injury. Marolt, Holz, Bowen, Wilson, Harris, Tuipulotu, Gamble
Current job too good won’t take the cut.For sure. I mean more this year no surprise that Donaldson has looked his best with Gordon seeming to be more controlled. There’s a guy that could really help Randwick come finals.
Think Hunter might do Gordon today. Gordon without Goddard and McGregor. McGregor has been really good this year. I can see him going overseas if he wants to. Even MLR
Gone backwards from last year. A couple of good ISA boys were recruited, but none from the big schools. those that they were competitive with have now gone past them & a few boys are now jumping ship.What on earth has happened at Norths Colts this year? Where did all the players go?
From the outside looking in, that exactly how it appears. First grade matters & not much else. Seems to be the opposite of most other clubs where a successful weekend isn't just determined by 1 team.Do they not put as much emphasis on Colts? Norths 1st grade for the last decade has been built off recruitment and overseas pick ups more than Colts coming through.
Norths need to land some big recruits and those boys who are leaders that will attract other players. Once a couple make decisions others will follow. Also need to provide a program that kids are excited about and believe they will progress to the next level from.
For the sake of the Colts competition they need to put some emphasis on Colts recruitment. It would also help if player managers stopped pushing kids into programs where it is not in the best interests of the player. Kids need to have a year at least playing in their age group where they can develop and also get used to an 18 round plus semi final season. If good enough you can play rugby for at least 10 to 15 years in the professional environment. It does not all need to happen in your first year out of school.
They haven't really helped themselves with colts. No teams entered in the U18 state champs this or last year that I can remember. All those kids who grew up playing in the junior rep teams are now playing with Manly or Gordon or elsewhere.1st grade 90-0
2nd grade 78-0
3rd grade 65-5
Thats about as ugly as it gets for a mid season touch up. Suggest it gets worse from here for them as some say stuff this.
Here is my analysis based on things I could access e.g. website team lists, results...What on earth has happened at Norths Colts this year? Where did all the players go?
James Woods, Zac Davidson & Ryan Devine I think were missing at the start of the year. They are now back in the fuse sports team listsHere is my analysis based on things I could access e.g. website team lists, results...
Round 18// 1st Colts v Eastern Suburbs, Saturday, August 6th, 2022, 12:35 PM @ Bon Andrews Oval
1. Tim Ryan
2. Finn Barry
3. Michael Frino
4. James Woods
5. Harry Agar
6. John McCaffery
7. Ryan Devine (c)
8. Tom Cusack
9. Zac Davidson
10. Frankie Dunkin
11. Dylan McCann
12. Angus James
13. Will Chen
14. Jack Abbott
15. Will Daley
This team was beaten 29-26 by easts 1s colts in round 18 2022, who went on to win the premiership. They also beat other 1st colts gf finalists manly. Now they are consistently being beaten by +50 in regular round matches.
Was curious for the decline so had a look over this years team lists and only about 3 players have returned from this line up. Think theres an issue with the consistency of their recruitment. Here is the round 1 2023 team:
1. Ben Williams
2. Rex Collins
3. Aaron Hackett
4. Harry Agar (returning)
5. Toby Phillips
6. Lachlan McInnery
7. Sam Eagleton
8. Tom Cusack (returning)
9. Patrick Hickman
10. Matt Dodds
11. Liam Dinnell
12. Rory Hogan
13. Dan Chambers
14. Jono Rasmussen
15. Frankie Dunkin (returning)
The year previous to 2022 they finished 3rd on the later in 1st colts. Think it shows how important consistent recruitment is and how critical blooding players early is so when their time comes they are ready to go. Good luck to them for the future.
oh jeezJames Woods, Zac Davidson & Ryan Devine I think were missing at the start of the year. They are now back in the fuse sports team lists