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Sydney Subbies 2024

Pfitzy

Nathan Sharpe (72)
There's certainly a lot to consider in terms of divisional makeup.

Division 1 will be ok by the looks, regardless of whether there is any promotion or relegation.

Division 2 look like losing 2 teams in Epping and Beecroft. So that's a point to resolve.

Everything else starts to pivot on that, really.
 

Prodigy

Ron Walden (29)
There's certainly a lot to consider in terms of divisional makeup.

Division 1 will be ok by the looks, regardless of whether there is any promotion or relegation.

Division 2 look like losing 2 teams in Epping and Beecroft. So that's a point to resolve.

Everything else starts to pivot on that, really.
Definitely, I think Subbies would love assurances that Division 2 clubs had at least 3 grades and colts. Whether there are clubs that can fulfil that remains to be seen.
But I think you are right, Epping and Beecroft may find themselves elsewhere in 2025. Beecroft may stand a chance if they can rustle up some grade numbers.
I wouldn't put some mergers, like the Dukes/Oysters one, off the cards either, as clubs struggle for player groups, sponsors, grounds....
 

HogansHeros

Jim Clark (26)
Definitely, I think Subbies would love assurances that Division 2 clubs had at least 3 grades and colts. Whether there are clubs that can fulfil that remains to be seen.
But I think you are right, Epping and Beecroft may find themselves elsewhere in 2025. Beecroft may stand a chance if they can rustle up some grade numbers.
I wouldn't put some mergers, like the Dukes/Oysters one, off the cards either, as clubs struggle for player groups, sponsors, grounds....
Not going to see a Beecroft/Epping merger?

Could play in Cheltenham

Beecroft have a first Grade and a Colts and Epping have a 2nd and 3rd grade
 

sterlingmortlocksgloves

Herbert Moran (7)
Div 1 Tips

Mosman - Blue Mountains. Mountains have been poor, however so have Mosman in the last few weeks. I expect a High scoring affair, with Blueys ideally bringing out their strongest team after a few weeks down on troops. Blueys by 8

HH
- Waverley. HH were very good last week against Lindfield, managed the game well and even though behind for a small portion, never felt out of control. Waverley were good against Drummoyne, however have lacked some consistency this year. Lets see if they bring their A game to Boronia tomorrow. HH by 7

Drummoyne
- Lindfield. Ive tipped Drummoyne so @sterlingmortlocksgloves can update me at 4.50 to tell how wrong I am. Close game last week for both these teams with a strong Lindfield set piece not enough to overcome the phase play and skill of HH. Drummoyne were in the game for a long way, but the wind played its part to get Waverley up late. Drummoyne at home by 2

Forest
- Colleagues - Battle for the Spoon, but Im making it the MOTR. Both teams were mighty impressive last week and shows the strength of Div 1 to have all 8 teams competitive in Kentwell compared to other years. Forest with the home crowd will want to avoid the spoon so I feel a home crowd will 'will' them over the line. Colleagues showed the team they can be last week, but might not be able to back it up. Forest by 3
Old Soldier 16+
 

Fletch

Bob McCowan (2)
Emus Updates and Links for anyone interested

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Play for the Emus in 2025!

Penrith Rugby is seeking a Head Coach for the 2025 Season!

Emus Future Fund hits $5,634.87
 

subbies specialist

Bob McCowan (2)
Enjoyed the top 4 clash at drummoyne today.

2 teams desperate for the win. Soldiers were pretty poor in the first half. But scored 3 tries I the last 10 mins to get the bikkies.

Gotta ask... dirty reds.. the time wasting tactics were bordering on pathetic.

Took 6 mins for a front rower to be replaced during a yellow card. Every injury replacement took several mins. Half time they disappeared to the sheds, arrived back on the pitch 4 mins after ref blew resumption of play.

Player comes off injured, goes back on 30 mins later in a new number. Platers being replaced after 1 min of game kicking off???

Thought I'd never leave at one stage the way were stalling. Bizarre tactics and pretty poor sportsmanship tbh.

Wander what Tim and his board will have to say about the average spirit the dirty reds played with.
 

Pfitzy

Nathan Sharpe (72)
Div 4 predictions.

Chatswood (5) v Wakehurst (4)

Renegades (3) v Raptors (1)

Kings (8) v Redfield (7)

Hornsby (2) v Canterbury (6)

4 out of 4. Margins were a bit more than I was expecting.

Tough day in 1st grade for Pfitzy. Getting folded by the son of a guy I used to play with!
 

The ultimate ressie

Herbert Moran (7)
Enjoyed the top 4 clash at drummoyne today.

2 teams desperate for the win. Soldiers were pretty poor in the first half. But scored 3 tries I the last 10 mins to get the bikkies.

Gotta ask... dirty reds.. the time wasting tactics were bordering on pathetic.

Took 6 mins for a front rower to be replaced during a yellow card. Every injury replacement took several mins. Half time they disappeared to the sheds, arrived back on the pitch 4 mins after ref blew resumption of play.

Player comes off injured, goes back on 30 mins later in a new number. Platers being replaced after 1 min of game kicking off???

Thought I'd never leave at one stage the way were stalling. Bizarre tactics and pretty poor sportsmanship tbh.

Wander what Tim and his board will have to say about the average spirit the dirty reds played with.
Their second grade side look pretty good but
 

footy_footy

Sydney Middleton (9)
Some big results in Div 2 that sets up a massive final round.

Beecroft keep their season alive with a big win over Briars.

Hills are the comeback kings with a big win in a high scoring match, 50 to 48! Hills move into 2nd place and Petersham have locked up the wooden spoon.

UNSW’s late season surge continued with a bonus point win over a disappointing St Pat’s team that loves losing a tight a close game. St Pat’s finals hopes are all be dashed in 1st Grade.

Great to have 6 of the 7 clubs vying for a spot in the finals in the final round! I’m tipping a Newport v UNSW Barraclough final. Uni finding form at the right time of the year.
 
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