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Jim Clark (26)
Sidey should be in NRC somewhere
Last year John Grant was at the Eagles.Jared Barry, Hugh Perrett, John Grant, Ben Batger?
True, what about the rest of the Eastwood players, severely lacking.
I think the Rams will struggle this year without Volavola, Mafi, Sio, Naiyaravoro and McKenzie. Lost all their power.
Good to see BJ Hartman get a gig somewhere in the NRC. The guy can play.Yeah trying to work out why we got stuck with Hill, when we have the form 12 in the Shute with Reece Hodge, and BJ is now at the Rams when he should be the starting 15 at the Rays.
Interesting???
Good to see BJ Hartman get a gig somewhere in the NRC. The guy can play.
Dave, I think you'd probably agree Hill is a pretty reasonable centre and I think you'd probably reflect that "got stuck with" is an unfortunate choice of words even though I agree Reece Hodge appears to have a huge amount of upside.The Tahs may regret letting Hodge slip through their fingers.
Very happy to see Kaleb Rech get selected. He is a fine halfback who will prosper at the higher level. I'd like to see him run a little more often but the other parts of his game are rock solid. Olmstead has, IMO, been Parra's best import for many years and has been rewarded with international selection for Canada. He is a hard working, hard nosed forward, although his mother would prefer he visited a barber. Parra's other selection Larry Hermens is one who might surprise as he has an innate ability to create things.
All in all, as others have pointed out, the Rams have lost a few strike weapons but the squad as named isn't too shabby.
Yes, that is is true. I actually think there should be, as far as possible, a bias towards locally based selections. That the Rays have chosen to overlook some locals for "an import" is interesting as you say. Player rosters and contractual arrangements amongst the franchises have the potential to cause much angst SS club fans (some would say "so what?"). It's a brave new world, and there are many potential risks in store, just as there are obvious benefits to be gained. The balance between these is the key.Yes I agree that Hill is a good centre, there are quite a few good centres a few beaches up as well - the Rats 12 / 13 are pretty dangerous. Would have loved keeping the mantra of selecting from the local teams, plus Super players being appropriately placed.
True, what about the rest of the Eastwood players, severely lacking.
I think the Rams will struggle this year without Volavola, Mafi, Sio, Naiyaravoro and McKenzie. Lost all their power.
We are very excited to announce and introduce you to your PCS RAMS team for the 2015 season.
Under the guidance of our new Franchise Coach Jim Williams, we have focused on selecting a team that is all about supporting rugby in the RAMS catchment, with the majority of our players coming from Southern Districts, West Harbour, Parramatta and Eastwood.
Our list does come in a little under the expected squad of 33, and that is because there are several contracts still being negotiated. When more information is available we will come back to you.
In the meantime though, if you know some of these players then reach out and give them a pat on the back, as to be selected for an NRC team is a fantastic achievement. If history is any guide, there is also the very real chance that a number of them could very well be playing for a Super Rugby franchise next year as a result of their involvement with the PCS RAMS.
Over the coming days we will send you some information on memberships and ticketing, and of course if you want to get kitted out in the PCS RAMS colours then you can do so at our shop - http://ramsrugby.com.au/shop/
The team includes the following:Benn Robinson EastwoodCameron Orr West HarbourJed Gillespie EastwoodCameron Betham Southern DistrictsSamuel Needs EastwoodMatt Gibbon Southern DistrictsHugh Roach EastwoodSiliva Siliva BrumbiesEvan Olmstead ParramattaFilimore Tufui Southern DistrictsJed Holloway Southern DistrictsKelly Meafua West HarbourMarcus Carbone Southern DistrictsJonathan Hayes Southern DistrictsCohen Masson West HarbourKaleb Rech ParramattaDewet Roos Southern DistrictsJai Ayoub EastwoodRohan Saifoloi Southern DistrictsPaul Asquith Southern DistrictsDenny Godinet Southern DistrictsMichael McDougall EastwoodJordan Heyer NorthsHenry Seavula West HarbourLarry Hermens ParramattaBrenden Hartmann ManlyBrad Curtis EastwoodAfa Pakalani Southern DistrictsThe Greater Sydney Rams
The forward pack will struggle during the NRC. No genuine THP, Locks no depth at all and not much on the backrow despite Holloway. They will definately miss Barry, Perrett and Alcock. Might see Roach move to 7 which will be bad news for NSW Waratahs fans.
A lot of fire-power lost with McKenzie, T, Volavola and Vasa all leaving big shoes to fill in 2016.
The powers to be don't allow a lot of time between Shute Shield and this to get it together.
By powers to be, you mean the NSWRU right?
it was pretty similar (at least up here in QLD) last year with only a couple of weeks between the GF and the NRC.
This year the QRU moved the dates around to make the club season finished earlier, to give a strong lead in to the NRC.