Shute Shield 2014

[Quick Hands]

F*^K THAT S#@T. Bloody apple juice

And its presence has reached plague proportions. My nephew (who works for a brewery) used to come to family functions with complimentary beers, two weeks ago he turns up with cider and I had to go with the tea drinkers, and last week on my Coles docket, instead of 2 for 1 wines I can buy 2 for 1 ciders (no thanks).

 

[Bomber Harris]

Agree Dave B - Ed's strike wasn't good but in context, explicable although (lest there be howls of outrage) not justifiable - at least he will be running out this week for the MMM's to inflict pain on Uni .

Re Rats bench - perhaps lack of depth

 

[Dave Beat]

Yep, Tim, Ed, and further depth as Maile must be close now.

 

[the coach]

What about kickers that take forever to line up? I went downstairs to get a cupuccino while the Uni goalkicker was making his interminable preparations and he still hadn't kicked it by the time I got back!!

Well done!
Couldn't get a coffee that quickly at Chatswood on Saturday

 

[the coach]

What about kickers that take forever to line up?

Same principle. If the kicker hasn't kicked the ball within a minute the opposition may charge and prevent the conversion/penalty being taken.

Does the "1 minute from when the kicking tee comes on" rule apply in the SS?

 

[I like to watch]

Yes it is.

Well, that confirms my theory about the courage of wingers in general,and the effectiveness of any back with English heritage.
In 20 seconds he only fucks up twice.

 

[the coach]

Well, that confirms my theory about the courage of wingers in general,and the effectiveness of any back with English heritage.
In 20 seconds he only fucks up twice.

I thought he retired.
Maybe playing for Uni in the SS counts as "retired"

 

[Moonball]

They take too long

A way to cut scrum times in half would be to not allow sides to call another scrum after it has collapsed and they have been given a FK or penalty. Would also help with the safety aspect of the game as there are still too many collapsing.

 

[Stag XV]

Does the "1 minute from when the kicking tee comes on" rule apply in the SS?

It is now 90 seconds from when the try is awarded. Prevents the kicker having a drink and tying his laces prior to "receiving" the tee from the runner.

 

[howyagoin]

They take too long

A way to cut scrum times in half would be to not allow sides to call another scrum after it has collapsed and they have been given a FK or penalty. Would also help with the safety aspect of the game as there are still too many collapsing.

The call did come from the referees last year that there would only be 1 reset per scrum then it would be free kicked... Have barely seen in happen in the opening 3 rounds

 

[kabbear]

I really miss the "Rugby News" programme .....surely the SRU (who?) could distribute the team sheets each week. What do they actually do for their dollar????

 

[the coach]

I really miss the "Rugby News" programme ...surely the SRU (who?) could distribute the team sheets each week. What do they actually do for their dollar????

I said the same thing last Saturday.
It's unbelievably unprofessional that the bodies which run rugby (ie NSWRU and SRU) cannot provide a program at SS games and rely instead on a third party which they are apparently not even prepared to provide financial assistance to.

The Rugby News website is now going to provide a downloadable / printable preview of the games, team sheets and top scorers each Friday which is certainly better than nothing.

 

[Dave Beat]

I said the same thing last Saturday.
It's unbelievably unprofessional that the bodies which run rugby (ie NSWRU and SRU) cannot provide a program at SS games and rely instead on a third party which they are apparently not even prepared to provide financial assistance to.

The Rugby News website is now going to provide a downloadable / printable preview of the games, team sheets and top scorers each Friday which is certainly better than nothing.

I think with the evolution of the NRC the SRU is a wasted body.
Shute Shield is currently the third tier, the ARU should punt to SRU and the respected entities and engage the NRC body now to start promoting and developing - very broadly speaking.

 

[MACCA]

I said the same thing last Saturday.
It's unbelievably unprofessional that the bodies which run rugby (ie NSWRU and SRU) cannot provide a program at SS games and rely instead on a third party which they are apparently not even prepared to provide financial assistance to.

The Rugby News website is now going to provide a downloadable / printable preview of the games, team sheets and top scorers each Friday which is certainly better than nothing.

Couldn't agree more!!!!
With all these professional sports managers working for the ARU/NSWRU/SRU using terms and buzzwords like "product" & "engaging with stakeholders" they may not get it.
We are the stakeholders & we like to know who is playing!! More interest = more people at the games.
I bet if we go to a Country Rugby or league game they will have such things
baaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh

 

[kabbear]

The Rugby News website is now going to provide a downloadable / printable preview of the games, team sheets and top scorers each Friday which is certainly better than nothing.

Great news Coach..but even school boy rugby supply a programme at the game!

 

[kabbear]

I think with the evolution of the NRC the SRU is a wasted body.

Dave, the SRU was a wasted body a long time before the evolution of the NRC. They do not have a website or a contact address for correspondence. (Maybe they don't want to hear from the paying public.....sorry...stakeholders!)

 

[the coach]

Dave, the SRU was a wasted body a long time before the evolution of the NRC. They do not have a website or a contact address for correspondence. (Maybe they don't want to hear from the paying public...sorry.stakeholders!)

You took the words right out of my mouth (with apologies to Mr Meatloaf).

 

[The Butts]

I bet if we go to a Country Rugby or league game they will have such things
baaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh

Actually, last season, the Warnervale Wildcats Rugby Club had a full 16 page program for every home game. Showed team lists for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades.
Was a great initiative and gave their sponsors an bit of exposure with their advts and stories sprinkled around. Also pictures of last week's games as well as current ladder positions.
If a Country Rugby side could do it, why not the Sydney clubs?

 

[FTS]

Would love to see West Harbour get some TV games this season, seems they play an exciting style of footy.

 

[the coach]

Actually, last season, the Warnervale Wildcats Rugby Club had a full 16 page program for every home game. Showed team lists for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades.
Was a great initiative and gave their sponsors an bit of exposure with their advts and stories sprinkled around. Also pictures of last week's games as well as current ladder positions.
If a Country Rugby side could do it, why not the Sydney clubs?

Maybe they'd like to run the SS