Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
They better stock up the canteen and BBQ with two Divs playing next to each other.
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They better stock up the canteen and BBQ with two Divs playing next to each other.
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Ward Prentice (10)
Anything special on? I note that Shute Shield regular and local lad, James Quin refereeing Kentwell as well. Been a while since he has done any Subbies games I suspect.
Surely crEpping do the honourable thing and go to Div4 for round 3?
HogansHeros
Jim Clark (26)
As a 2nd grade player im ok with this
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I saw Blacktown are looking for a match. They were due to play at Lyne Park v Maccabi but now listed as NO MATCH in Div 5.
Waverley v St Pats have postponsed the 4th Grade game due to ground conditions I am guessing.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Harlequins v Oysters now at Lyne Park.
KentwellCup>ShuteShield
Ted Thorn (20)
The Blue Giants for the repeat win me thinks.
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Ted Thorn (20)
Should be a great day hopefully we get a classic sydney winter day. Dry cold air, with only a few clouds in the sky.
Looking forward too it should be a cracking day of footy.
The ultimate ressie
Herbert Moran (7)
On what grounds might I ask kind sir?
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Don't feed the trolls.
sterlingmortlocksgloves
Herbert Moran (7)
Was out at boronia #2 today, Old Soldiers putting on a clinic against Epping. Witnessed one of the great tries during the 1st grade game, off the kick off and going 50. Another mention was the bloke with the pink headgear, bold move but has a great goosey
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Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
Reporting from Porters...
Newport vs Briars was a disspointment for the healthy crowd on hand hoping to see some competitive footy. Game was over mid 1st half with Newports slick backs and workman like pack running riot over a pretty limited Briars. Breakers appear to have unearthed a superstar in their new South African fullback who put in a very classly debut and will compliment the strong spine of the talented Allen brothers who again demonstrated they are a class above this level.
2nds and 3rds were good hard grinding games with the much bigger Briars teams coming up just short against the small but willing Newport youngsters. Newports Colt production line again looks to have rolled out another strong playing group who dispensed out a 10 try romp.
However, Europe beckons for many players in May/June and it will have a massive impact on clubs like Newport whom player base is largely 18/25 and after being cooped up for Covid years are about to take their right of passage. Difficult times ahead.
Newport vs Briars was a disspointment for the healthy crowd on hand hoping to see some competitive footy. Game was over mid 1st half with Newports slick backs and workman like pack running riot over a pretty limited Briars. Breakers appear to have unearthed a superstar in their new South African fullback who put in a very classly debut and will compliment the strong spine of the talented Allen brothers who again demonstrated they are a class above this level.
2nds and 3rds were good hard grinding games with the much bigger Briars teams coming up just short against the small but willing Newport youngsters. Newports Colt production line again looks to have rolled out another strong playing group who dispensed out a 10 try romp.
However, Europe beckons for many players in May/June and it will have a massive impact on clubs like Newport whom player base is largely 18/25 and after being cooped up for Covid years are about to take their right of passage. Difficult times ahead.
HogansHeros
Jim Clark (26)
From Turramurra memorial.
Ground about 20m too short to be a full field... the 22 to the half waa only a hop, skip and jump.
The club house is pretty bloody schmick! Bathrooms were nicer then mine at home.
But onto rugby...
Beecroft colts way too slick for Bobs.
2nd grade was scrappy from both sides and Bobs had a dominate scrum/set piece which got them the points. Beecroft decided to play footy in the last 15 minutes and put 3 tries in. Bobs a real contender if they can hold their heads in the last 20.
1st grade was a bit tidier, but once again the Bobs scrum proving dominant, beecroft have some work to do in that department. However around the paddock beecroft were too good.
Ground about 20m too short to be a full field... the 22 to the half waa only a hop, skip and jump.
The club house is pretty bloody schmick! Bathrooms were nicer then mine at home.
But onto rugby...
Beecroft colts way too slick for Bobs.
2nd grade was scrappy from both sides and Bobs had a dominate scrum/set piece which got them the points. Beecroft decided to play footy in the last 15 minutes and put 3 tries in. Bobs a real contender if they can hold their heads in the last 20.
1st grade was a bit tidier, but once again the Bobs scrum proving dominant, beecroft have some work to do in that department. However around the paddock beecroft were too good.
Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
That Forest II side is Warringah 4th grade colts.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
Very surprised Mosman aren't fielding Colts II - first time in a number of years (I can even recall them having Colts III in 2019 or 2020).
Seems as though Colleagues won the morning but Hunters Hill won the afternoon and get some revenge after last year's Kentwell Cup GF.
Some surprising results out at Waverley on their Ladies Day - well done to St Pat's on some impressive results.
Drummoyne appear to have recruited well and had a great day against Petersham who, from an outside perspective, seem to be struggling.
Blue Mountains and Forest had a fairly even day across the grades but Blue Mountains taking the spoils in 1s. A good effort from Blueys on the road in Round 1.
Will take a few weeks for things to sort themselves out in Div 1. Seems to be fairly significant turnover of players at most clubs so last year's form may not be the best indicator.
Seems as though Colleagues won the morning but Hunters Hill won the afternoon and get some revenge after last year's Kentwell Cup GF.
Some surprising results out at Waverley on their Ladies Day - well done to St Pat's on some impressive results.
Drummoyne appear to have recruited well and had a great day against Petersham who, from an outside perspective, seem to be struggling.
Blue Mountains and Forest had a fairly even day across the grades but Blue Mountains taking the spoils in 1s. A good effort from Blueys on the road in Round 1.
Will take a few weeks for things to sort themselves out in Div 1. Seems to be fairly significant turnover of players at most clubs so last year's form may not be the best indicator.
Crashy
John Solomon (38)
it seems a lot of the Shute shield clubs have attracted a lot of colts across the board. I know this was discussed previously but these clubs do appeal. The Rats have a pretty good bar as do Easts for example - colties love that.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Most are running a 4th Colts which are playing in Subbies comps for now with a lot of Subbies Clubs no longer having them. I expect them to start a 4ths Colts comp soon tbh. Don’t know if it’s good or bad. A lot of Subbies Clubs are dying a fast death
Doritos Day
Johnnie Wallace (23)
Petersham will go down in 2024. I understand giving them another go this season but unless there's a real circuit breaker things will get worse before they get better and a year or two rebuilding in D2 wouldn't be the worst thing for them.
Massive turnover and as alluded to by multiple posters the June-August run will bring more still. Wouldn't surprise for multiple premierships to be won from outside the top 2.