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Did anyone else notice the under the radar departure of Steve Meehan in all of this RG banter? SM will be coaching Toulon in 2016. I often heard that RG never gave him any real pull this year - could be a good move for SM.
I'd like to say James Moore get a look in for NRC . He has been sensational for Easts this year since his return to Rugby - Probably a spot there for a second row/back rower as well this year.
yeah absolutely - my point being a point of difference in our club from previous years- not a point of difference from the premier rugby comp clubs ... for years we have struggled to have a marketable club to players I feel we do know.
TT, fair points you make there mate, and let it be known that I am gernearlly speaking about souths as a club prems - 4th grade). We have fielded 5 teams this year and are experimenting with a 6th side - the most we have ever fielded in the opens alone... so that is a sign in itself - why? well...
breaking news straight from the club...
SOUTHS V NORTHS GAME HAS BEEN CANCELLLED.
The game will now go down as a draw and both clubs will split the points. The clubs agreed this morning to call it a draw as there isn't another round which suits both clubs on work load (with the bye this weekend)
I won't chime into Gps chat too much but I will say this!
Whilst Gps only took two games against us at Chipsy wood last week Ihave to give them credit for thow they conducted themselves. From all reports they were outstanding with respect in the minute/moment of silence pre games and played...
Cyclopath,
I agree with you in the sense that refs do a tough job and I spent several years working as a ref trainer and coach in NSW before the move to god's country - so you won't find a better advocate than myself for trying to support referees. Simon Moore on the other hand is a tough...
I have just heard mail that the QRU have told RG that he is basically safe for the remainder of the season until his contract expires/runs out.
11 long rounds to go for some of you !
Your explanation there is very good from a props 'technique' point of view NCWK - but doesn't apply to any laws of the scrum engagement (i.e. a propr cant land on his face with his feet back)... Hence why the penalty was given..