QLD Premier Rugby 2018
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Arch Winning (36)
Wow! Good source?
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Tim Horan (67)
I am for the second time annoyed with how Quade has been treated at the Reds. Thought he really put in for Souths - off the field and on. But if this is true, thank god. Reds seriously need that issue resolved.
All the best Quade.
Whooo feeling good about my tipping last week 61% instead of my usual 25%.
Ok this week.....
1st GPS by 12. Easts have made too many mistakes for this time of the season. Jeeps too good at set piece to let this slip.
2nd Easts by 5. Wests played very well last week, however may have some self doubt when neatly put away by Brothers. Easts are the "slippery eel" of this competition (can beat anyone on their day); not the best last week, will improve.
3rd Brothers by 10. Brothers got a bit of a lesson last week; rabbits in the headlights syndrome (finals jitters). Too classy an outfit to be left out of the gf. Easts did well last week, no "drip down" Brothers to win.
4th Norths by 7. Brothers had no answers nor imagination in attack last week against a good Souths outfit; you don't learn that stuff overnight! Norths, the quite achievers have been plugging along. They can spoil the party.
5th Souths by 10. Norths won't be so lucky in this game. Souths were somewhat unlucky last week. The individual try of the year (by the Cole-Manolis THE MAN!) stopped them last week (I pulled 3 hammy's, just watching him!). Norths got home in a close one. Possibly not good enough for this Souths crew.
6th Brothers by 15. 6th grade is the hardest comp to read.... they don't play all that often, but I think Brothers can take down the gamely Souths in this one. No drip down for Souths and plenty of players on hand for Brothers, just tips it their way.
Colts 1 Bank by 5. West had a good game last week (like their 2nds team), however there may be some self doubt creeping in again with this team? Close in R2, not in R11 (Wests way both times), however the Bank has been building better momentum. The drip down will help. This will be, imo, the game of the weekend and a close one to.
Colts 2 Bond by 3. If UQ gets up from the belting last week, they are better men then just about all of us; 71-5 is not good. Bond has the drip feed and the money to buy this one (like the Kardashians buy lip gloss). Another close affair but just lean towards Bond in an upset.
Colt 3 Wynnum by 7. Close loss by Wynnum last week and are doing enough, in my eyes, to pick this one up. UQ have played very well and been consistent, but I think Wynnum have the runs and the tries to do this.
Good luck to all this week (injury free for the gf!).
Ok this week.....
1st GPS by 12. Easts have made too many mistakes for this time of the season. Jeeps too good at set piece to let this slip.
2nd Easts by 5. Wests played very well last week, however may have some self doubt when neatly put away by Brothers. Easts are the "slippery eel" of this competition (can beat anyone on their day); not the best last week, will improve.
3rd Brothers by 10. Brothers got a bit of a lesson last week; rabbits in the headlights syndrome (finals jitters). Too classy an outfit to be left out of the gf. Easts did well last week, no "drip down" Brothers to win.
4th Norths by 7. Brothers had no answers nor imagination in attack last week against a good Souths outfit; you don't learn that stuff overnight! Norths, the quite achievers have been plugging along. They can spoil the party.
5th Souths by 10. Norths won't be so lucky in this game. Souths were somewhat unlucky last week. The individual try of the year (by the Cole-Manolis THE MAN!) stopped them last week (I pulled 3 hammy's, just watching him!). Norths got home in a close one. Possibly not good enough for this Souths crew.
6th Brothers by 15. 6th grade is the hardest comp to read.... they don't play all that often, but I think Brothers can take down the gamely Souths in this one. No drip down for Souths and plenty of players on hand for Brothers, just tips it their way.
Colts 1 Bank by 5. West had a good game last week (like their 2nds team), however there may be some self doubt creeping in again with this team? Close in R2, not in R11 (Wests way both times), however the Bank has been building better momentum. The drip down will help. This will be, imo, the game of the weekend and a close one to.
Colts 2 Bond by 3. If UQ gets up from the belting last week, they are better men then just about all of us; 71-5 is not good. Bond has the drip feed and the money to buy this one (like the Kardashians buy lip gloss). Another close affair but just lean towards Bond in an upset.
Colt 3 Wynnum by 7. Close loss by Wynnum last week and are doing enough, in my eyes, to pick this one up. UQ have played very well and been consistent, but I think Wynnum have the runs and the tries to do this.
Good luck to all this week (injury free for the gf!).
Wow who cares!
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Ted Thorn (20)
Congrats to all the teams who made Grand Finals it has really been an awesome year across all grades.
Brothers 8 teams
UQ 1 teams
GPS 2 teams
Easts 1 team
Souths 2 teams
Bond 1 team
Wynnum 1 team
Thoughts from the weekend
Congratulations to Sauce and his team they are the media unit within the QRU that really runs well great content.
My negatives
The QRU really finds new and exciting ways to shoot themselves in the foot trying to charge for Saturday for 6th to 4th grade and colts 2 and 3. It honestly makes no sense to gouge your greatest supporters. By all means charge for the Premier grade day as it is decent entertainment.
I actually wonder if they go to club games. Every club except Brothers does not charge for entry provides decent food and beer. It is not that hard people. I would get rid of all the security it does not make it a pleasant game day experience and I do not think it is necessary. I saw them kick some kids off the hill I think they might have been enjoying themselves to much.
I would also suggest that the QRU needs to get the finals eligibility sorted out at the start of the season. Put some very easy to understand rules in place and apply them. All clubs have been guilty in the past. This year the most obvious is the Brothers Colts 1 team who are by far the best team in the comp getting some premier grade boys back who I am led to believe did not start for them all year. The Bond Colts 2 team is very similar to the Colts 1 and the Souths Prem Grade had a few also late exemptions. IMHO it does not do the the competition any justice.
Brothers 8 teams
UQ 1 teams
GPS 2 teams
Easts 1 team
Souths 2 teams
Bond 1 team
Wynnum 1 team
Thoughts from the weekend
Congratulations to Sauce and his team they are the media unit within the QRU that really runs well great content.
My negatives
The QRU really finds new and exciting ways to shoot themselves in the foot trying to charge for Saturday for 6th to 4th grade and colts 2 and 3. It honestly makes no sense to gouge your greatest supporters. By all means charge for the Premier grade day as it is decent entertainment.
I actually wonder if they go to club games. Every club except Brothers does not charge for entry provides decent food and beer. It is not that hard people. I would get rid of all the security it does not make it a pleasant game day experience and I do not think it is necessary. I saw them kick some kids off the hill I think they might have been enjoying themselves to much.
I would also suggest that the QRU needs to get the finals eligibility sorted out at the start of the season. Put some very easy to understand rules in place and apply them. All clubs have been guilty in the past. This year the most obvious is the Brothers Colts 1 team who are by far the best team in the comp getting some premier grade boys back who I am led to believe did not start for them all year. The Bond Colts 2 team is very similar to the Colts 1 and the Souths Prem Grade had a few also late exemptions. IMHO it does not do the the competition any justice.
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Herbert Moran (7)
Going to be a great week down at Yuko. I know the boys are really keen to make amends for last year with a few of them getting ready to hang up the boots after very long and distinguished careers in the blue and green. Mitch King was unstoppable yesterday as was Tuttle. If they play like that again this Sunday it's going to be an epic match. Can't wait for the GF. Herbie is already rubbing his hands together about all the merch he will be selling this week.
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Larry Dwyer (12)
There are 2018 Competition Rules in place (see the bottom of he Reds Rugby/Premier Rugby/Overview page for the link), the problem is their application. The Souths exemption for Paice could not be granted under the extant Rules (outside the Management Committee granted authority) and so the QRU broke the Rules in that instance. They need to answer to the Clubs for that. Compliance with the eligibility rules is more difficulty to police given the numbers of players and complexity, and I am not sure who is ultimately responsible for the checking and determination. Does anyone know? Is there a software program that does this automatically by reviewing all Rugby Link entries for the season against posted team lists for finals, with the QRU holding the responsibility for checking and advice to Clubs; or are Clubs supposed to self check (honesty system) and opposition Clubs supposed to check the opposition teams and register complaints if applicable?
I heard QRU rules Paice ineligible but the appeals committee overruled.
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Herbert Moran (7)
totally agree - let the people have their milton mangoes on the hill!
Didn’t help them all that much (having Paice); and I think in semi finals time adding 1 or two players probably won’t make a large enough difference anyway.
The outcomes of most finals footy comes down to who wants to win on the day or who plays better on the day as a team. Not saying individual performances aren’t important, but they usually don’t make or break a win (unless they are current international rep players).
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