Sydney Subbies 2024

[TheBigArvo]

Thoughts on paying finals at night? Maybe a Friday or Saturday night. The higher divisions finals start so early and there’s such a demand for grounds it might help break things up.

Not all grounds will be able to do it and you don’t want clubs to be disadvantaged but if you confirm it from Rd 1, guys should be able to make it happen

 

[thetraitor]

Following this, I’ll jot down my Interim Kentwell Team of the Season. Changes to be made post round 14 results.

1. Johann Kruse (Forest)
2. Liam Aquilina (Forest)
3. James Bourchier (Forest)

As a Forest supporter you had me going at first, because despite the challenges this year we actually do have one of the more dominant scrums in Kentwell and a tighthead prop who runs like a 13.

But then I realised the joke and now I'm just sad because I know the boys are hurting, but I also know they won't give up and are playing for pride for the next fortnight.

2024 first grade isn't a bad squad, they can push most teams, and have been so close so many times. But close isn't enough. The other teams have been just a little bit better in the moments that matter.

CC table aside, Hunters and Drummoyne are up for a challenge in the last 2 rounds. We physically dominated Drummoyne for an away win in the last round of 2023, we can do it again. But they're both also great teams, whatever happens it's going to be great rugby.

 

[Pfitzy]

Thoughts on paying finals at night? Maybe a Friday or Saturday night. The higher divisions finals start so early and there’s such a demand for grounds it might help break things up.

Not all grounds will be able to do it and you don’t want clubs to be disadvantaged but if you confirm it from Rd 1, guys should be able to make it happen

It has been done with things like Radford finals and a few others where scheduling was a challenge.

I'm all for it. Has a number of benefits like removing the sun as a factor and potentially heat - last year's First Div Finals were a very warm day for Rugby at Concord.

There are more and more grounds with lights that are broadcast quality, so why not?

 

[Heavyd]

All the best to all teams today in the finals. Perfect day for it!

 

[Nath]

Bloody shame with the test match clashing with finals today.

Looks like Brisbane club rugby has adjusted scheduling to work around the test.

 

[SubbiesSoftie]

Epping into the finals two years running all be it with the drama this year. Some success should help with player retention and recruitment moving forward

Shouldn't be celebrated at all. To think there's clubs that participated fully in all grades all season just to get kicked out of finals by a club taking advantage of a dodgy system, dissapointing.

 

[qwerty123]

Can confirm - UNSW, not a stack job

 

[sterlingmortlocksgloves]

Wellness check @Heavyd

 

[TheBigArvo]

Wellness check @Heavyd

Incredibly tough game with both teams throwing everything at each other right up to the final whistle. Briars will have to be careful not to celebrate too early.

Tough day out at Yattenden for UNSW but the Uni boys should hold there heads high as they fought bravely all day. Up against a rampant Hills side in 1s they kept coming all game.
Will be interesting to see if anyone can stop the Newport Pats stranglehold on the lower divisions.

 

[TheBigArvo]

@Pfitzy would of had a couple of deep breaths today. Close games but getting the chocolates. A fast finishing Hornsby run over the top of Raptors

 

[Let it sing]

Blueys showing their pedigree at Lindfield today. Understandably reigning premiers and derserved 2024 minor premiers. Can they be caught?

Chris Nay put on a clinic and more than worthy M.O.M

 

[Pfitzy]

@Pfitzy would of had a couple of deep breaths today. Close games but getting the chocolates. A fast finishing Hornsby run over the top of Raptors

Want a diamond? Stick a lump of coal up my arse before kick off!

First Grade made it very difficult for themselves against a hungry Wakehurst.

Hornsby had several players out and we finally had our players show up. Did not feel comfortable until the last try.

Very happy Club Secretary right now

 

[Prodigy]

Shouldn't be celebrated at all. To think there's clubs that participated fully in all grades all season just to get kicked out of finals by a club taking advantage of a dodgy system, dissapointing.

Ha

 

[crushermoran]

Shouldn't be celebrated at all. To think there's clubs that participated fully in all grades all season just to get kicked out of finals by a club taking advantage of a dodgy system, dissapointing.

If clubs (your club) had an issue with it, you should have voted against the idea. Epping had requested to go to Division 3 or 4 and that was voted against. All Div 3 clubs were given the option to go up, none of them accepted. The other division 2 clubs voted for this option.

Great day at Hassall Park today for Division 3 Finals as well. It is definitely a notable step up from Division 6.

 

[The ultimate ressie]

Ha

This bro sounds a bit mad
Well done today prodigy

 

[The ultimate ressie]

If clubs (your club) had an issue with it, you should have voted against the idea. Epping had requested to go to Division 3 or 4 and that was voted against. All Div 3 clubs were given the option to go up, none of them accepted. The other division 2 clubs voted for this option.

Great day at Hassall Park today for Division 3 Finals as well. It is definitely a notable step up from Division 6.

Ita a case of nah mate we will beat them it's sweet
To
Oh nah nah hang on they beat us they can't do this
Well done I say and I think I said it early pre season
I'd rather see Epping given the chance to do this as it add to the longevity of a club with a good history whom are a great bunch of blokes

 

[oldmate11]

Throw the form guide out the window when it comes to Sydney Harbour. They just refuse to lose finals games!

 

[Heure]

Heavyd not a good day for the old newport breakers.

can hear a pin drop in porters reserve tonight.

As the often greats and late Doris day would say - que sera sera.

 

[The ultimate ressie]

Heavyd not a good day for the old newport breakers.

can hear a pin drop in porters reserve tonight.

As the often greats and late Doris day would say - que sera sera.

Can probably hear a pin drop there because it's 10:17pm and empty I'd reckon
They will take this weekend personally and come back I'd imagine @Heavyd confirm?

 

[SubbiesSoftie]

If clubs (your club) had an issue with it, you should have voted against the idea. Epping had requested to go to Division 3 or 4 and that was voted against. All Div 3 clubs were given the option to go up, none of them accepted. The other division 2 clubs voted for this option.

Great day at Hassall Park today for Division 3 Finals as well. It is definitely a notable step up from Division 6.

I apologise, asking clubs after round 1 of a season if they'd like to move up a division or to have another 2 full rounds of byes should be expected and appreciated! Feeling for UNSW who had to play against 1st graders and 3rds graders in their 2nds and 4ths finals games.