Prodigy
Ron Walden (29)
Not all third graders - some genuine second grader players mixed with first grade colts, pretty potent on the 7s scene as well.
Sydney Subbies 2024
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The Ghost of Bernie
Allen Oxlade (6)
Can confirm Filipo at #8 for Knox, if given space, is hard to stop.
Super disappointing way to finish the season for LCOI against a well rested... Sydney Harlequins. LCOI lost outside centre in the first 5 mins, tight head and number 8 within 20 mins and 9 at half time. Quins established a scrum dominance after loss of tight head + 8 and LCOI struggled to get out of their own half. Finished the game with the last try and as per the little known IRB rule 800B, last try wins...
For the Colts, as mentioned by PFE2, major semi this week against an undefeated Knox.
A positive note for LCOI is many of the Colts for 2024 are ineligible for Colts in 2025 and have indicated they will stick around.
Bismarck12345
Peter Burge (5)
They looked the goods against Hills.
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Bob McCowan (2)
$6 a beer at Newport ..... all beers .....i reckon thats reasonable .....whats the other clubs chqrging as a matter of interest?
Prodigy
Ron Walden (29)
$5 at Epping
surely thats per litre
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
On a related note: how many rugby canteens are going cashless?
It is something I've been thinking about since we got Square POS at the Renegades. Someone from another club told me a few years back "Rugby Season is the only time I carry cash" and it starts to make sense.
It is something I've been thinking about since we got Square POS at the Renegades. Someone from another club told me a few years back "Rugby Season is the only time I carry cash" and it starts to make sense.
parkfootyenthusiast2
Herbert Moran (7)
Division 3 Semi Final Weekend Previews:
Clark Cup - 1st Grade:
Congrats to Knox on taking out the Division 3 Club Championship. Many saw the place they were in after clinging on Div 1 too long and wrote them off so it's nice to see them recover slightly in a lower division. Tough for Irish and Merrylands who absolutely would have challenged if they had a colts outfit, something to consider for all 3 clubs in which division they line up in next year.
Sydney Irish (1) vs. Merrylands (2): The top two sides all year, couldn't play more different styles if they tried. Irish got them week 1 on the road, Merrylands got them on the return road trip. Merrylands off the back of a shellacking at Knox don't have the form behind them like Irish do, but they will get their head coach back from two weeks off and some key players returning. This is a tough one to call, but I'll give the edge to Merrylands... just. Merrylands by 5.
Sydney Harbour (3) vs. Knox (4): Like the major semi, Oysters and Knox both won the away legs of their clashes this year. Lots of this will come down to the health of the Oysters dynamic 10/15, as their run home form has been shaky without those 2, as well as their leader at #2. Knox on the other hand has been flying, upsetting the #1 ranked Merrylands at home to close out the regular season. I think Knox can win the physical battle and end Oysters' season earlier than its ever been ended before (i.e. without winning it all lol). You never really know in finals footy though. Knox by 10.
Farrant Cup - Second Grade:
Sydney Irish (1) vs. Merrylands (2): Just copy and paste the above as the story is exactly the same here... though Irish has looked comparatively stronger in second grade all year than even the mighty Merrylands, so I'll take them here. Irish by 14.
Knox (3) vs. Hawkesbury Valley (4): This one could go either way, depends on the strength and depth of both clubs lower grade. Given Valley has known for a few weeks that their first grade wouldnt be making it, I suspect they'll name a slightly stronger side than when these last two met. Which coincidentally was a 16-16 draw. Valley by 7.
Nicholson Cup - Colts:
Knox (1) vs. LCOI (2): 66-0 across the two games these sides have played this year, Knox will likely finish their season off undefeated, though the pressure of finals can do strange things... in any case: Knox by 20.
Sydney Harbour (Easts) (3) vs. Hawkesbury Valley (4): Tough one, but I'll take Valley on the principle of never rooting for Shute Shield clubs in Subbies. Give 'em hell boys! Valley by 5.
Yours in still not knowing why next rounds games are at Holroyd...
PFE
Clark Cup - 1st Grade:
Congrats to Knox on taking out the Division 3 Club Championship. Many saw the place they were in after clinging on Div 1 too long and wrote them off so it's nice to see them recover slightly in a lower division. Tough for Irish and Merrylands who absolutely would have challenged if they had a colts outfit, something to consider for all 3 clubs in which division they line up in next year.
Sydney Irish (1) vs. Merrylands (2): The top two sides all year, couldn't play more different styles if they tried. Irish got them week 1 on the road, Merrylands got them on the return road trip. Merrylands off the back of a shellacking at Knox don't have the form behind them like Irish do, but they will get their head coach back from two weeks off and some key players returning. This is a tough one to call, but I'll give the edge to Merrylands... just. Merrylands by 5.
Sydney Harbour (3) vs. Knox (4): Like the major semi, Oysters and Knox both won the away legs of their clashes this year. Lots of this will come down to the health of the Oysters dynamic 10/15, as their run home form has been shaky without those 2, as well as their leader at #2. Knox on the other hand has been flying, upsetting the #1 ranked Merrylands at home to close out the regular season. I think Knox can win the physical battle and end Oysters' season earlier than its ever been ended before (i.e. without winning it all lol). You never really know in finals footy though. Knox by 10.
Farrant Cup - Second Grade:
Sydney Irish (1) vs. Merrylands (2): Just copy and paste the above as the story is exactly the same here... though Irish has looked comparatively stronger in second grade all year than even the mighty Merrylands, so I'll take them here. Irish by 14.
Knox (3) vs. Hawkesbury Valley (4): This one could go either way, depends on the strength and depth of both clubs lower grade. Given Valley has known for a few weeks that their first grade wouldnt be making it, I suspect they'll name a slightly stronger side than when these last two met. Which coincidentally was a 16-16 draw. Valley by 7.
Nicholson Cup - Colts:
Knox (1) vs. LCOI (2): 66-0 across the two games these sides have played this year, Knox will likely finish their season off undefeated, though the pressure of finals can do strange things... in any case: Knox by 20.
Sydney Harbour (Easts) (3) vs. Hawkesbury Valley (4): Tough one, but I'll take Valley on the principle of never rooting for Shute Shield clubs in Subbies. Give 'em hell boys! Valley by 5.
Yours in still not knowing why next rounds games are at Holroyd...
PFE
Crashy
John Solomon (38)
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Ha!
TBF while the Pale Ale isn't to everyone's taste, they stock an "Australian Lager" which is quite nice and similar in output to Tooheys or VB. The mid strength is alright as well for your middle-of-the-road beer.
Bismarck12345
Peter Burge (5)
Div 2 Predictions.
Briars v Newport: This one’s been really tough to predict. Briars have looked the goods in recent weeks and are coming off an impressive win against Hills. The other side is Newport, who have been undefeated all season but have looked less impressive these last few games. A true toss up and both teams will be lucky they have a second chance as this will be a very tight game in my view. Predicting that the home ground advantage may give Briars the edge, but could see this going either way. The team that wins this will likely go all the way in my view. Predicted score: Briars by >7.
UNSW V Hills: Another tough one to predict. Everything was going wrong for UNSW, until it all started going right 3/4 of the way through the season. Based off performances over the last few weeks, you could argue that UNSW is looking like a real competitor, but they have lost both games to Hills this year. This will fill Hills with confidence and they’ve truly been a solid side this year that deserves their place in finals. Prediction: another coin flip, but my gut says UNSW >7.
Briars v Newport: This one’s been really tough to predict. Briars have looked the goods in recent weeks and are coming off an impressive win against Hills. The other side is Newport, who have been undefeated all season but have looked less impressive these last few games. A true toss up and both teams will be lucky they have a second chance as this will be a very tight game in my view. Predicting that the home ground advantage may give Briars the edge, but could see this going either way. The team that wins this will likely go all the way in my view. Predicted score: Briars by >7.
UNSW V Hills: Another tough one to predict. Everything was going wrong for UNSW, until it all started going right 3/4 of the way through the season. Based off performances over the last few weeks, you could argue that UNSW is looking like a real competitor, but they have lost both games to Hills this year. This will fill Hills with confidence and they’ve truly been a solid side this year that deserves their place in finals. Prediction: another coin flip, but my gut says UNSW >7.
Never Was Been
Stan Wickham (3)
Newport have a knack for turning up the heat in finals series'. I think it will make for a fantastic game of running rugby on Saturday but I'm tipping Newport to book their ticket to the Big Dance.
Bismarck12345
Peter Burge (5)
Agree with what you’ve said. As I said, just basing my predictions on performances over the past week, but really think it’s too close to tell. Will be a cracking game no doubt and could easily see Newport winning as well.
HarryElite
Sydney Middleton (9)
plus the fullback was capped internationally for tonga last week. wonder how many current internationals are running around in subbies div 2
Bismarck12345
Peter Burge (5)
As in they played internationally last week or last weeks fullback was a capped international?
Bismarck12345
Peter Burge (5)
Following on from this, I looked and can see the player you were referring to was actually playing for Tonga as little as a few months ago. I imagine they would have to have had dispensation in order to play for Briars?
scots4everrrrrrr
Bob McCowan (2)
How come newport dont get a home semi ? Considering they finished first
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