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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Saw that one live while I was pissfarting around at home. Thought UNSW had managed to run down the clock!Watch the 4th Grade grand final. Nail bitter’
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Saw that one live while I was pissfarting around at home. Thought UNSW had managed to run down the clock!Watch the 4th Grade grand final. Nail bitter’
1s - LINDFIELD DOMINATED! Newport clearly struggled in the forwards and didn't really show much strike in the backs. 15 Garrow managed very well with J Allen boot and the 10 from Lindfield found gaps when they presented themselves. 10 min period before half time decided the game and Newport struggle at set piece time as well as with any clutch moments of possession. Lindfield forward pack did their job and let the Lindfield backline dictate the scoreboard. Unfortunately for the breakers they looked under strength for a big day however will be favourite to take out Div 2 when the cattle come back. Speaking with one of their coaches (don't know his name), they mentioned at one stage having 40 guys missing from their 2022 campaign either injured, retired or in Europe. Lindfield on the other hand likely will head up into Div 1, but the question remains whether they can compete with their existing squad or would need to seriously recruit.
Would love to see the Lindfield 2023 v Newport 2022 guys if both teams come up against each other in a pre season fixture. Given their rivalry, I'd say there would be no love lost..
Agreed, the lindfield colts 10 could do some serious damage over the next few years. Rumours are he’s heading over to the UK during the Aussie off season to hone his skills. Northern Hemisphere footy suits this young lad from what I’ve seen and I expect he’ll add some new weapons to his arsenal.Players to watch in 2024 = Both 10s for the teams controlled the game well. Lindfield 10 is more of a game manager and kicked well. Newport 10 was electric and ended up with a prized trophy for his efforts. Both ran a little sideways which may impact their rise into grade, however have some potential to be 1s/2s players in 2024 if they can deal with the physicality.
May not come back..Agreed, the lindfield colts 10 could do some serious damage over the next few years. Rumours are he’s heading over to the UK during the Aussie off season to hone his skills. Northern Hemisphere footy suits this young lad from what I’ve seen and I expect he’ll add some new weapons to his arsenal.
They absolutely threw everything at it. Just tough for blokes to jump up the grades and get good ball against what is usually a good 1s scrum anyway.I think Newport's scrum did way better than expected (except the first one) given it was made up of a couple of 3rd graders and a brave number 8 trying not to have his back broken. Lindfield clearly had the better of play with the wind in the first half & I thought it was a 15 point wind so at
11-0 down with 5 to go we were a chance. On the 35 min mark the ref ruled a knock on (35 min 1st half, take a look on clutch) when we were in under the posts. A halftime 11-7 with the wind in our backs may have been a different story. Those two late first half Lindfield tries killed us as we had all the ball and field position in the 2nd half but it was certainly one of those days where nothing seemed to stick and congratulations to Old Soldier on their win.
P.S I think our last disallowed try was an interesting touchie call from 30m away as I thought 25-12 was a more deserving scoreline given Newports much improved 2nd half.
PPS I work with a guy who said there has been plenty of 2nd grade Old Soldiers retiring after their 2nd or 3rd premiership in a row.
Points have been updated with Lindfield on 3719
I’m sure Lindfield will push players not coming back as a reason not to go up. But important to remember that they’ve got a very strong colts group coming through. Only 2 losses in 2 years means they’ve got a lot of depth coming through.I think Newport's scrum did way better than expected (except the first one) given it was made up of a couple of 3rd graders and a brave number 8 trying not to have his back broken. Lindfield clearly had the better of play with the wind in the first half & I thought it was a 15 point wind so at
11-0 down with 5 to go we were a chance. On the 35 min mark the ref ruled a knock on (35 min 1st half, take a look on clutch) when we were in under the posts. A halftime 11-7 with the wind in our backs may have been a different story. Those two late first half Lindfield tries killed us as we had all the ball and field position in the 2nd half but it was certainly one of those days where nothing seemed to stick and congratulations to Old Soldier on their win.
P.S I think our last disallowed try was an interesting touchie call from 30m away as I thought 25-12 was a more deserving scoreline given Newports much improved 2nd half.
PPS I work with a guy who said there has been plenty of 2nd grade Old Soldiers retiring after their 2nd or 3rd premiership in a row.
I spoke with a number of senior Lindfield members on Saturday and was it was unanimous the desire to head up to Div 1I’m sure Lindfield will push players not coming back as a reason not to go up. But important to remember that they’ve got a very strong colts group coming through. Only 2 losses in 2 years means they’ve got a lot of depth coming through.
One of the reasons we know Newport will rebound next year due to their great junior/colt player group coming through.
Good to hear they are a powerhouse at the moment.They’ve close to one of the strongest years of a club looking to go up in recent memory. There players numbers are huge. If they can’t make the jump to Div 1 after there success this year then Subbies need to look at how the model works as I can’t see any other club making that jumpI spoke with a number of senior Lindfield members on Saturday and was it was unanimous the desire to head up to Div 1
?I’m sure Lindfield will push players not coming back as a reason not to go up. But important to remember that they’ve got a very strong colts group coming through. Only 2 losses in 2 years means they’ve got a lot of depth coming through.
One of the reasons we know Newport will rebound next year due to there great junior/colt player group coming through.
The counter argument is Drummoyne. Were supposed to be relegated but knew they just had a down year and were confident in the upcoming season which proved to be true.My opinion is clubs shouldn’t decide their own fate as to being moved up or down divisions. If you win you go up, if you lose you go down and rebuild. You’ve got a club that built on an impressive 2 premierships in 2022 (2nd grade & colts) and a narrow loss in the club championship to Newport. To contesting in all Div 2 grand finals, winning 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade and Halligans. To think that the club officials at Lindfield wouldn’t be pushing for anything but promotion to Div 1 is beyond me.
Sorry Ive been off the grid for the past week.Not surprising Eastcoast has gone quiet after Hunters poor showing over the weekend.
Don’t think they expected to beat Colleagues in 2s but will be filthy they missed out on a spot in the gf going down to a very strong Mountains outfit.
Blueys 10 was playing 4th grade last year.Sorry Ive been off the grid for the past week.
Not sure about poor showing, I think Blueys are a very good squad. Great players across the park and any time you think you are getting back into the game, they just change the momentum.
When you have the skill they have at 2, 7, 9 and 10. As well as the outside backs strike power, they will be tough to take down.
I see alot of issues with Hills having their Shute Shield Players in 3rd grade. Blueys have their ex shute players absolutely killing it in 1's.
Tough test this week against Waverley. Ill do a preview tomorrow
Mitch Lewis played 3s for epping this year.Blueys 10 was playing 4th grade last year.
Any concerns re: Hunters Hill's form line over the past few weeks?Sorry Ive been off the grid for the past week.
Not sure about poor showing, I think Blueys are a very good squad. Great players across the park and any time you think you are getting back into the game, they just change the momentum.
When you have the skill they have at 2, 7, 9 and 10. As well as the outside backs strike power, they will be tough to take down.
I see alot of issues with Hills having their Shute Shield Players in 3rd grade. Blueys have their ex shute players absolutely killing it in 1's.
Tough test this week against Waverley. Ill do a preview tomorrow