Sydney Subbies 2025

[Odyssey_Park the 2nd]

Depth might be a problem for the breakers.

80-0 loss in second grade, doesnt bode well for boys from the beach.

If Newport or anyone else for that matter struggles this year does Subbies drop them and run with a 7/7 Div 1/2 next year or is preserving the 8 team Div 1 more important then propping up Div 2 they could be on its last legs.

 

[oldmate11]

All good Subbies, take your time releasing a draw for division 5 and 6 it’s not like the season starts THIS WEEK or anything.

 

[Odyssey_Park the 2nd]

All good Subbies, take your time releasing a draw for division 5 and 6 it’s not like the season starts THIS WEEK or anything.

I’m sure Subbies are just making sure every thing in Div 1 is perfect first……

 

[Footyhead67]

I wouldn't be too harsh on Subbies. They hear one thing from some clubs club and something different the week after. This year has been the biggest divisional restructure in a while. Although fixtures should be known at least 2 weeks out...

 

[Footyhead67]

i.e hearing Forest probably won’t field a colts for rd 1. If you can’t field a team in Rd 1 what does that mean for rest of the season?

They only won the Barbour Cup 2 years ago….

 

[Here To Do]

I wouldn't be too harsh on Subbies. They hear one thing from some clubs club and something different the week after. This year has been the biggest divisional restructure in a while. Although fixtures should be known at least 2 weeks out...

i.e hearing Forest probably won’t field a colts for rd 1. If you can’t field a team in Rd 1 what does that mean for rest of the season?

They only won the Barbour Cup 2 years ago….

Don't forget it's a disjointed start to the season too - one week of games, Easter break and a de facto long weekend with ANZAC Day on a Friday.

They say you don't win premierships in the first month but you can lose them. Will be interesting in April.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

i.e hearing Forest probably won’t field a colts for rd 1. If you can’t field a team in Rd 1 what does that mean for rest of the season?

They only won the Barbour Cup 2 years ago….

not good. very surprising.

dont they have a strong older jnrs section as well?

 

[ThatsCatty]

All good Subbies, take your time releasing a draw for division 5 and 6 it’s not like the season starts THIS WEEK or anything.

First rounds up there now.

 

[Pfitzy]

Div 5 clubs have a finalised draw. Can confirm:

Canterbury
Epping
Hawkesbury Valley
Maccabi
Redfield Old Boys
Renegades Rugby
Sydney Harlequins
Western Raptors

Full draw is in FuseSport app and back end now.

 

[Pfitzy]

I wouldn't be too harsh on Subbies. They hear one thing from some clubs club and something different the week after.

As late as last Friday a club said they had more numbers than what they'd said all preseason.

And TBF it isn't just clubs - players blowing in last minute because they can't plan more than a few days ahead in their lives do not help club administrators.

 

[MasterSergeant]

As late as last Friday a club said they had more numbers than what they'd said all preseason.

And TBF it isn't just clubs - players blowing in last minute because they can't plan more than a few days ahead in their lives do not help club administrators.

That is the truth if it! Who would want to be a coach!!

 

[Goober]

Div 5 clubs have a finalised draw. Can confirm:

Canterbury
Epping
Hawkesbury Valley
Maccabi
Redfield Old Boys
Renegades Rugby
Sydney Harlequins
Western Raptors

Full draw is in FuseSport app and back end now.

The draw (not the cub lists) has Collegues Convicts rather than Maccabi. Any info?

 

[Odyssey_Park the 2nd]

The draw (not the cub lists) has Collegues Convicts rather than Maccabi. Any info?

Convicts have “merged” with Maccabi and will be filling their 2nd grade slot this year rather than playing in there own in Div 6

 

[Pfitzy]

Convicts have “merged” with Maccabi and will be filling their 2nd grade slot this year rather than playing in there own in Div 6

It's an interesting move given it leaves Div 6 with potentially 9 clubs.

Will make the Grose Cup a lot tougher...

 

[Goober]

Convicts have “merged” with Maccabi and will be filling their 2nd grade slot this year rather than playing in there own in Div 6

Makes sense

 

[Propsruntheworld]

As late as last Friday a club said they had more numbers than what they'd said all preseason.

And TBF it isn't just clubs - players blowing in last minute because they can't plan more than a few days ahead in their lives do not help club administrators.

Wait... so player numbers where on the up or down for said club?

 

[Pfitzy]

Wait... so player numbers where on the up or down for said club?

The hint is in the word "more"

 

[Heavyd]

i.e hearing Forest probably won’t field a colts for rd 1. If you can’t field a team in Rd 1 what does that mean for rest of the season?

They only won the Barbour Cup 2 years ago….

I won’t believe that till the season kicks off.

 

[Pfitzy]

Maybe we need to set a cutoff line? Get players registered by (date) to determine which division you can apply for?

At least that way everyone is clear on the deadlines, Subbies can make Divisions based on real data, and we can have draws out early.

 

[Pfitzy]

(it would of course help if Subbies clubs had local alignment with schools and juniors to understand the numbers they might receive into a Colts program etc etc)