Sydney Subbies 2024
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Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Surely would be easier for Pirates guys to walk around the corner?
Let The Boys Play.
Frank Row (1)
Funny how when a club starts doing okay we all go on a witch hunt and question the process. Looking at the table they have won only 2 games, 1 being a clearly struggling Shamies.
If anything its great for Div 2 to throw in another competitive club, that's what we are all craving isn't it? If they where running away with the comp then sure thing.
Heavy D i haven't seen them play so maybe im wrong.
If anything its great for Div 2 to throw in another competitive club, that's what we are all craving isn't it? If they where running away with the comp then sure thing.
Heavy D i haven't seen them play so maybe im wrong.
Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
I'm with you. The more competition the better. Was just a simple question as to why players were leaving two Blues and the connection to Briars. No witch hunt, just a question out of interest.
Prodigy
Ron Walden (29)
Connection comes through the Briars 7s program. They’ve invested money in it and it is reaping the rewards in their 15s program.
CrashBandicoot
Bob McCowan (2)
Always a good day down at Porters. Plenty of friendly banter and the odd home town decision going the home sides way. From viewing the 2nd grade game from the sidelines, I can see why Newport 1’s are strong. A lot of good players stuck in 2’s breeds good depth amongst the club.
Any news why the 15 played 2’s this week?
Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
Probaly injuries? No idea TBH
Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
Div 1
Colleagues vs Forest: Who would of thought Colleagues would be 0-3 to start the season. They will be desperate for a win and at home will be tested by a rapidly improving Forest. Im going to go with the upset and think the boys in green can prolong their suffering. Forest by 5
Blue Mountains vs Mosman: MOTR top of the table clash, cracker game awaits. I'm going to go another upset here and go with the Whales to not only survive their only annual trip west of North Sydney but come away with the chocolates. Mosman by 3
Waverley vs HH: Another tough encounter with HH not having had the best of starts. Another great game on paper and I think HH will have an edge and another away team tip is locked in. HH by 7
Lindfield vs Drummoyne: Old Soldier gave a good account of themselves against HH last week and expect another improved performance. That said I cant see anything other than a Dirty reds victory after 80 mins. Reds by 10.
Colleagues vs Forest: Who would of thought Colleagues would be 0-3 to start the season. They will be desperate for a win and at home will be tested by a rapidly improving Forest. Im going to go with the upset and think the boys in green can prolong their suffering. Forest by 5
Blue Mountains vs Mosman: MOTR top of the table clash, cracker game awaits. I'm going to go another upset here and go with the Whales to not only survive their only annual trip west of North Sydney but come away with the chocolates. Mosman by 3
Waverley vs HH: Another tough encounter with HH not having had the best of starts. Another great game on paper and I think HH will have an edge and another away team tip is locked in. HH by 7
Lindfield vs Drummoyne: Old Soldier gave a good account of themselves against HH last week and expect another improved performance. That said I cant see anything other than a Dirty reds victory after 80 mins. Reds by 10.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Div 4
Redfield v Kings - Battle Of The Old Boys. Could be a good match-up here with Kings riding a high after a close win over Canterbury, and Redfield coming of a battering by Hornsby, and still winless. Going with the visitors.
Wakehurst v Chatswood - bit of a blip for both clubs last week having to forfeit 2nd Grade. Wakehurst keep it simple with a couple of big ball runners doing most of the work and good defensive speed. It'll be close. Backing the home side in a close one.
Canterbury v Hornsby - can't see anything but a win here for the Lions.
Raptors v Renegades - we're scraping for numbers this week with 26 out at last count. Depth will be sorely tested and Raptors will want to give all their blokes a run after their 2s didn't get a game last week.
Redfield v Kings - Battle Of The Old Boys. Could be a good match-up here with Kings riding a high after a close win over Canterbury, and Redfield coming of a battering by Hornsby, and still winless. Going with the visitors.
Wakehurst v Chatswood - bit of a blip for both clubs last week having to forfeit 2nd Grade. Wakehurst keep it simple with a couple of big ball runners doing most of the work and good defensive speed. It'll be close. Backing the home side in a close one.
Canterbury v Hornsby - can't see anything but a win here for the Lions.
Raptors v Renegades - we're scraping for numbers this week with 26 out at last count. Depth will be sorely tested and Raptors will want to give all their blokes a run after their 2s didn't get a game last week.
HarryElite
Chris McKivat (8)
the ex two blues 7s coach is now 7s coach of briars ladies but convinced all those lads to join briars. briars are paying for them all to travel overseas representing briars in 7s comps. they play for briars when not playing 7s. 1 of them is with tonga this week in germany for 7s. the briars mens 7s coach is also one of the selectors, players and trainers for tonga 7s (pakalani)
TheBigArvo
Larry Dwyer (12)
I think they had a similar slow start last year from memory before coming home strong.
Currently sitting 2nd last on the CC table I look forward to the wild rumours of this forum at the back end of the year saying colleagues and there 8 teams should drop to Div 2 next year!
TheBigArvo
Larry Dwyer (12)
Good sign of your depth pfitzy, if you can run 2 sides with 26 out. Good signs for the club in the coming season!
TheBigArvo
Larry Dwyer (12)
Waverley ladies day this weekend! One of the greatest days on the social calendar. Always in awe of the day they put together each year. Always bigger and better
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
And only a handful of those are injuries.
I've got ~70 registered. Can't wait for the bitching when guys all decide to turn up together and someone doesn't get a run
Feast or famine...
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The Wombat
Chris McKivat (8)
How does that fit into the Subbies amateur rules? Is there a distinction made between 7s and 15s?Just curious, personally I wouldn’t mind the amateur rules being relaxed
Eastcoast
Bill Watson (15)
And Waverley have chosen the right club to host against for this round. Looking forward to a great day of Rugby and get to see what type of talent Waverley possess in these lower grades to be putting the sort of scores up they have been.
Eastcoast
Bill Watson (15)
Div 1 tips!
Colleagues vs Forest: This could be the MOTR for mine despite it being a 5v8 game. Both sides showing showing some class, however not having the results to show for it. Forest kept Blueys honest last week and seem to be having a few of those strong colts progressing to strong 1st graders. Colleagues wont be happy with 0-3. I think this one is won with a Penalty after the bell. Home side by 1
Blue Mountains vs Mosman: Mountains were down a few players last week from the looks of it. Expecting those players to be back on deck this week and a cold Lapstone is a long way from Mosman. Hopefully the Whales will have a bus trip to look forward to after a bit of a battering. Mountains by 10
Waverley vs HH: Heart over head. HH have been playing some good rugby. Last week were fairly dominant against a fairly simple Lindfield game plan. Scoreline only got close after some home ground calls late in the game gifted Lindfield some time in the 22. Waverley have a good squad and structure acvross the park. The festivities will distract the Waverley lads, HH to sneak home late. HH by 3
Lindfield vs Drummoyne: Old Soldier wont be able to keep up with the skill and flair of Drummoyne this week. Will be interesting to see if they try to replicate the structures of the other clubs instead of a fairly easy to read game plan. Drummoyne have been very impressive with the right mix of X factor and structure to their side. I can see them winning this 14+
Colleagues vs Forest: This could be the MOTR for mine despite it being a 5v8 game. Both sides showing showing some class, however not having the results to show for it. Forest kept Blueys honest last week and seem to be having a few of those strong colts progressing to strong 1st graders. Colleagues wont be happy with 0-3. I think this one is won with a Penalty after the bell. Home side by 1
Blue Mountains vs Mosman: Mountains were down a few players last week from the looks of it. Expecting those players to be back on deck this week and a cold Lapstone is a long way from Mosman. Hopefully the Whales will have a bus trip to look forward to after a bit of a battering. Mountains by 10
Waverley vs HH: Heart over head. HH have been playing some good rugby. Last week were fairly dominant against a fairly simple Lindfield game plan. Scoreline only got close after some home ground calls late in the game gifted Lindfield some time in the 22. Waverley have a good squad and structure acvross the park. The festivities will distract the Waverley lads, HH to sneak home late. HH by 3
Lindfield vs Drummoyne: Old Soldier wont be able to keep up with the skill and flair of Drummoyne this week. Will be interesting to see if they try to replicate the structures of the other clubs instead of a fairly easy to read game plan. Drummoyne have been very impressive with the right mix of X factor and structure to their side. I can see them winning this 14+
footy_footy
Sydney Middleton (9)
Div 2 Tips
Epping 1s v Hills 2s - Rams to get the points here over a struggling Hills 2s. Epping by 10.
Beecroft v St Pat's - Beecroft have shown some promise in Barraclough most notably the near loss to Hills and win over UNSW but I think St Pat's will be too strong as they find their groove in 2024. St Pat's by 12. Shame about Beecroft not being able to field 3s - could be a long year for their 2s as the season progresses and player numbers fade.
Newport v Petersham - Match of the Round. Newport off to a flying start and are the early front runner. Petersham have had a slow start to the year but have the talent in 1s to be a premiership threat. Tipping this to be a seesawing affair but backing the Shammies to return to the winners circle. Petersham by 1. Also interested to see how the lower grade games go as two of the clubs with genuine 4 grades and colts - will be a massive day at Porters.
Briars v UNSW - UNSW are too good to be 0-4 to start the season and the narrow losses may cost them a spot in the finals. Briars are certainly on the improve but if they're short a few of their 7s players as reported here I'll go with UNSW to break the streak and register their first win of 2024. UNSW by 5.
Epping 1s v Hills 2s - Rams to get the points here over a struggling Hills 2s. Epping by 10.
Beecroft v St Pat's - Beecroft have shown some promise in Barraclough most notably the near loss to Hills and win over UNSW but I think St Pat's will be too strong as they find their groove in 2024. St Pat's by 12. Shame about Beecroft not being able to field 3s - could be a long year for their 2s as the season progresses and player numbers fade.
Newport v Petersham - Match of the Round. Newport off to a flying start and are the early front runner. Petersham have had a slow start to the year but have the talent in 1s to be a premiership threat. Tipping this to be a seesawing affair but backing the Shammies to return to the winners circle. Petersham by 1. Also interested to see how the lower grade games go as two of the clubs with genuine 4 grades and colts - will be a massive day at Porters.
Briars v UNSW - UNSW are too good to be 0-4 to start the season and the narrow losses may cost them a spot in the finals. Briars are certainly on the improve but if they're short a few of their 7s players as reported here I'll go with UNSW to break the streak and register their first win of 2024. UNSW by 5.
Heavyd
Arch Winning (36)
DIV 2
Beecroft vs St Pats: Sadly all is not well at Headon Park and St Pats are going to run up cricket scores against Beecroft in 1s, 2s and colts. As mentioned early if you cannot field a 3s at home, soon you wont be able to field a 2s away. Hopefully some of the Crofty club stalwarts answer the call to don the boots to nurse the club through the 2nd round.
Briars vs UNSW: MOTR No two ways about it, this is a must win for UNSW if they are to keep their season alive. Lose this and they cannot make the semis. I think they can do it. UNSW by 10
Newport vs Petersham: Wow, this will be subbies at its best with a big crowd on hand to welcome Petersham back to Porters after a few years absence. 5 grades plus the womans 10s mean a long day on the cans awaits! Tomorrow will give the Breakers a clearer picture of how they are really travelling across the grades, with Petersham everywhere in the top 4. Colts promises to be an absolute belter. Breakers have a few key outs in 1s but club depth can deliver the goods and I think on a dry track Newport by 10.
Beecroft vs St Pats: Sadly all is not well at Headon Park and St Pats are going to run up cricket scores against Beecroft in 1s, 2s and colts. As mentioned early if you cannot field a 3s at home, soon you wont be able to field a 2s away. Hopefully some of the Crofty club stalwarts answer the call to don the boots to nurse the club through the 2nd round.
Briars vs UNSW: MOTR No two ways about it, this is a must win for UNSW if they are to keep their season alive. Lose this and they cannot make the semis. I think they can do it. UNSW by 10
Newport vs Petersham: Wow, this will be subbies at its best with a big crowd on hand to welcome Petersham back to Porters after a few years absence. 5 grades plus the womans 10s mean a long day on the cans awaits! Tomorrow will give the Breakers a clearer picture of how they are really travelling across the grades, with Petersham everywhere in the top 4. Colts promises to be an absolute belter. Breakers have a few key outs in 1s but club depth can deliver the goods and I think on a dry track Newport by 10.