Sydney Subbies 2022
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Ward Prentice (10)
As it is a men's game, can we call it a curtain raiser now?
John S
Chilla Wilson (44)
Opener/Curtain Raiser/Pre-Game? Does it really matter?
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Ward Prentice (10)
Not the point. Try calling the Wallaroos a curtain raiser/opener when they play before a test match, or when the Super W was on before a Super Rugby match previously. Powers that be were at pains to explain that it wasn't.
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Ward Prentice (10)
Meant to be a one liner.
Would have been great to see the Dirty Reds at Leichardt sadly I am blowing the whistle elsewhere. Hopefully they draw a crowd.
NSW Rugby have assigned a Shute Shield referee (Dylan Sigg, ex Manly) for the match.
Both teams need a win.
If you think the 4s team was stacked on Saturday, wait until you see us in finals. Coming last in a 5 team comp, you'll still make it that far, right?
Eastcoast
Bill Watson (15)
Did you just shot a Div 4 4th Grade team for not beating Div 2 sides in the 3rd week of a competition? I would hope you have the same energy if you get to play against any of us in Div 1. Maybe you could fill the Drummoyne spot
Denistone_Dennis
Chris McKivat (8)
Heard it was some kind of weird computer glitch, I think a few of them ended up on Canterbury's team sheets on Saturday.
Wonder if the glitch will correct itself this weekend.
Ozzie Bob
Charlie Fox (21)
Tough trip to Newport this week! I dont think any team is going to enjoy that trip this year
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
And if they continue, it makes them First Division contenders. What happens for 2023? Lot of reshuffles to get us back to the 8 club structure per Division.
Eastcoast
Bill Watson (15)
Predictions for the Weekend if we get on.
Knox - Forest. I have been impressed with Knox over the past two weeks. Seeing them on Saturday proved that the dribble on this page is not always accurate. Very strong forward pack and should be too good for a Forest team just lacking a bit from their previous few years. Knox by 3
St Pats - HH. Shouldnt be a problem for HH. 2-0 to start the season. Dangerous backline. Expecting St Pats wont be within 2 points this week to eliminate the confusion of not taking a penalty from in front 20 metres out on the last play of the game to win. Must think they are back in Div 2. HH by 10
Colleagues - Petersham. Petersham were lucky to get away with the game last week, runaway try and the lack of confidence in St Pats kicker gifted them the 4 points. Colleagues were very strong against Waverley and looked favourites for the Kentwell this year. Colleagues by 15
Waverley - Mosman. Mosman were shaky against Drummoyne last week letting in some soft tries. Waverley to be too strong in this match up. Waverley by 12
Drummoyne - Blue Mountains. Dirty reds look ok, but the Mountain Goats look a shadow of their 2018-2020 team. Should be a good game at Leichhardt infront of a good crowd. High scoring. Drummoyne by 10
Knox - Forest. I have been impressed with Knox over the past two weeks. Seeing them on Saturday proved that the dribble on this page is not always accurate. Very strong forward pack and should be too good for a Forest team just lacking a bit from their previous few years. Knox by 3
St Pats - HH. Shouldnt be a problem for HH. 2-0 to start the season. Dangerous backline. Expecting St Pats wont be within 2 points this week to eliminate the confusion of not taking a penalty from in front 20 metres out on the last play of the game to win. Must think they are back in Div 2. HH by 10
Colleagues - Petersham. Petersham were lucky to get away with the game last week, runaway try and the lack of confidence in St Pats kicker gifted them the 4 points. Colleagues were very strong against Waverley and looked favourites for the Kentwell this year. Colleagues by 15
Waverley - Mosman. Mosman were shaky against Drummoyne last week letting in some soft tries. Waverley to be too strong in this match up. Waverley by 12
Drummoyne - Blue Mountains. Dirty reds look ok, but the Mountain Goats look a shadow of their 2018-2020 team. Should be a good game at Leichhardt infront of a good crowd. High scoring. Drummoyne by 10
SuburbanCornChip
Bob McCowan (2)
Not confident a bunch of these will go ahead with councils poking and prodding the wet grounds today. But tips regardless for when these games go ahead.
ROUND 4 DIVISION 2/3:
Briars vs Valley: Wow it has been a tough old start for Briars against some gnarly opposition. They would have liked their game against the Quins thrown in there that should be happening next week. Valley look pretty slick and this should be another walk in the park. Briars will throw a bit at them in the backline but it should be an easy win. Valley by 22
Newport vs Blacktown: Don't need to say much here. As mentioned above this could be the icing on the cake that really hurts their numbers. Such a shame for a great club Cricket score here. Newport by 72
Old Barker vs Quins: Up there with the match of the round in this Div. They've both had a relatively similar start to the season against competition that has hardly challenged them. Very different sides; a young/fit Barker up against an older/physical/large Quins side. Probably the best litmus test for the Quins to prove they can make a run for finals. Being at home will help. I'm torn on this one but I think the home team will edge it out if they can reign in the and play the game on their terms Quins by 5
Iggies vs. Hills: Hills will be up for this one after the bye last week and the close encounter with UNSW the week before. Iggies probably a bit downcast after getting smacked last week. I think Hills' attack will be too much for Iggies and they'll run rings around them Hills by 34
UNSW vs Lindfield
Should be the other top match for the round. Lindfield will love being at home for this one. both teams have leaked some points this year and also shown that they have it in attack. My guess is uni have really put the foot down around Defence at training and will prove a little too much for Lindfield to manage on the weekend. Their out and out speed and counter attack will be too much. UNSW by 17
ROUND 4 DIVISION 4:
Redfield v Chatswood: No brainer here. Redfield will be too strong for the youthful stags and put some points on early to hold the lead. Redfield by 22
Savers v Epping: This will be a tight one. Both somewhat similar teams who have decent structure and attack. I'm going to give this one to the Rams with the Savers being bruised by Merrylands last week. Epping by 12
Merrylands v Saints: Merrylands will be on a high after winning a close one last week. I think their physicality is going to be wayyyy too much for the saints. Merrylands by 24
Canterbury v HAC: Should be a good one. Both have somewhat struggled at the start of the year and have obviously had some numbers issues over the past few years. My guess is Berries will be too strong at home for a weakened HAC side that likely wont travel well after being slapped up last week on the road. Berries by 24
Raptors v Oysters: Wowie. I'm interested in this one. Few good ingredients for a good game. Raptors at home coming off the back of a win last week. They might somewhat have the wheels on to have a good 1st grade side. Both play different games and I'm interested to see how Oysters go with the physcial challenge that you feel out at Mittigar. If Harbour can hold on till the second half they might start running rings around them. I'm sticking with the favourites Oysters by 2.
Mac Uni v Renegades: Don't know how many of the ones' injuries will hold over to this week as it seemed to affect the gades last week based on Pfitzy's comments. Mac Uni also looking the goods Mac Uni by 24
ROUND 4 DIVISION 2/3:
Briars vs Valley: Wow it has been a tough old start for Briars against some gnarly opposition. They would have liked their game against the Quins thrown in there that should be happening next week. Valley look pretty slick and this should be another walk in the park. Briars will throw a bit at them in the backline but it should be an easy win. Valley by 22
Newport vs Blacktown: Don't need to say much here. As mentioned above this could be the icing on the cake that really hurts their numbers. Such a shame for a great club Cricket score here. Newport by 72
Old Barker vs Quins: Up there with the match of the round in this Div. They've both had a relatively similar start to the season against competition that has hardly challenged them. Very different sides; a young/fit Barker up against an older/physical/large Quins side. Probably the best litmus test for the Quins to prove they can make a run for finals. Being at home will help. I'm torn on this one but I think the home team will edge it out if they can reign in the and play the game on their terms Quins by 5
Iggies vs. Hills: Hills will be up for this one after the bye last week and the close encounter with UNSW the week before. Iggies probably a bit downcast after getting smacked last week. I think Hills' attack will be too much for Iggies and they'll run rings around them Hills by 34
UNSW vs Lindfield
Should be the other top match for the round. Lindfield will love being at home for this one. both teams have leaked some points this year and also shown that they have it in attack. My guess is uni have really put the foot down around Defence at training and will prove a little too much for Lindfield to manage on the weekend. Their out and out speed and counter attack will be too much. UNSW by 17
ROUND 4 DIVISION 4:
Redfield v Chatswood: No brainer here. Redfield will be too strong for the youthful stags and put some points on early to hold the lead. Redfield by 22
Savers v Epping: This will be a tight one. Both somewhat similar teams who have decent structure and attack. I'm going to give this one to the Rams with the Savers being bruised by Merrylands last week. Epping by 12
Merrylands v Saints: Merrylands will be on a high after winning a close one last week. I think their physicality is going to be wayyyy too much for the saints. Merrylands by 24
Canterbury v HAC: Should be a good one. Both have somewhat struggled at the start of the year and have obviously had some numbers issues over the past few years. My guess is Berries will be too strong at home for a weakened HAC side that likely wont travel well after being slapped up last week on the road. Berries by 24
Raptors v Oysters: Wowie. I'm interested in this one. Few good ingredients for a good game. Raptors at home coming off the back of a win last week. They might somewhat have the wheels on to have a good 1st grade side. Both play different games and I'm interested to see how Oysters go with the physcial challenge that you feel out at Mittigar. If Harbour can hold on till the second half they might start running rings around them. I'm sticking with the favourites Oysters by 2.
Mac Uni v Renegades: Don't know how many of the ones' injuries will hold over to this week as it seemed to affect the gades last week based on Pfitzy's comments. Mac Uni also looking the goods Mac Uni by 24
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
So far in Div 4:
Merrylands v Saints - POSTPONED
Redfield v Chatswood - POSTPONED
Mac Uni v Renegades - POSTPONED
Berries v HAC - moved to HAC
Raptors v Oysters - moved to some oval in Vaucluse
Savers v Epping - going ahead at Keirle Park.
A bit disappointed our ground is closed, as with the weather clearing it will be perfect for rugby by midday tomorrow. It has been under significant load in between junior and senior league, our guys & girls, and Eels tho. I think they want to just give it a rest...
Merrylands v Saints - POSTPONED
Redfield v Chatswood - POSTPONED
Mac Uni v Renegades - POSTPONED
Berries v HAC - moved to HAC
Raptors v Oysters - moved to some oval in Vaucluse
Savers v Epping - going ahead at Keirle Park.
A bit disappointed our ground is closed, as with the weather clearing it will be perfect for rugby by midday tomorrow. It has been under significant load in between junior and senior league, our guys & girls, and Eels tho. I think they want to just give it a rest...
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Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Half of each Division played:
Briars 0 v 43 Hawkesbury Valley Deerubbin Park
Old Ignatians 14 v 54 Hills Ryde Park
Lindfield 25 v 26 UNSW Koola Park
Manly Savers 21 v 17 Epping Keirle Park
Canterbury 56 v 0 Hawkesbury Ag College Nepean Rugby Park
Western Raptors 12 v 45 Sydney Harbour Christison Park
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