I'm not sure what it was that didn't allow out boys to play to their potentially last Saturday, but there is no doubt Tuggeranongs defence was outstanding. I think the whole occasion got to some of our blokes and I am sure they will be better for it in the future. Thompson controlling the game was clearly a big factor. I have never doubted the talent of the Tuggers players that have got picked for the NRC team, my issue is the reasons being given for some of them being picked. Rakic obviously has talent, but if you are giving him a massive wrap and are justifying why he got picked, then equally you have to ask how Morgan didn't, for an 18 year old to play the way he did this season and particularly how he played all over Iona in the major semi was pretty special.
I am sorry for what he has been through, wasn't having a go at him personally, just his ability as a coach. I am not going to bag him anymore as it is clear it is being taken personally but if Easts are going to be successful they need someone with more ability in charge!
I really hope they are, would be such a shame if they weren't, maybe they need to look at having a relationship with teams like adfa or rmc to ensure depth in their club, something that I believe we at QBN did very well when in a similar situation 10 years ago was to build from the bottom through our colts program, this has ensured we now have good player depth through all grades. Yeah Wests have already told Brumbies they won't have a colts team next season, something that was done about 6 weeks ago, I think this is very sad, because they have not had an u18's this year they have just given up instead of trying to recruit in the off season. If we lose this comp it will be a massive shame, having an under 20's comp is a huge advantage over league locally, we had a number of league kids play for us this season because they weren't ready for grade footy and saw colts as a good stepping stone, with the way they enjoyed their time this year I'm sure we will hold on to most of them! Gungahlin you would think would be able to field a team because of their relationship with Daramalan!
I think Cree being out for the late part of the season will work against him. Very much doubt it would be clouston. I think Rocky from Gungahlin would be my favourite. Makin being in such strong form towards the end of the season would of taken points away from Penca and QBN boys never win the macdougall. Yeah adam would have to be a fair chance and I think allatoa will give staniforth a bit of a run for under 20's player!
Haha it's just that no one from QBN has won it since Ray Watson in the early 80's I think.
