Shute Shield 2017

[the coach]

I can recommend the Campos coffee and cinnamon buns from Fika Swedish Kitchen on the walk from the ferry.

 

[I like to watch]

not many places in the world that you have a trip on the harbour to get to the footy.
We are spoilt to live in Sydney!

 

[the coach]

not many places in the world that you have a trip on the harbour to get to the footy.
We are spoilt to live in Sydney!

Best road trip in the Shute Shield

 

[front row lova]

And here I was expecting another points fest from Uni and zip for Penrith after last weeks 78-0 performance. Still a loss, but at least got some points on the board.

How did Emus pack go against unis? They have great talent from what I seen this yr in the forwards. Uni is always a top class outfit. What about them Pirates yihaaaahhhh. Shute Shield is going great this yr!

 

[howyagoin]

That Wests v Eastwood game was fantastic footy all over the park. Open, skilful and even though people wouldn't of chosen it as a TV game, it made for an awesome TV game

 

[The Galah]

I'm not sure about the Marlin Burger or Steak Sandwich. I've had another one on Saturday and as per usual the steak was way too chewy.

Lily try the burger it's made with passion

 

[The Galah]

Games being taken to the country get preference, I'm not too upset at this.
I'll give Southern Districts a miss and have a trip to Manly to watch it live.

While the parrot has been absent for some time (see above) I am moved to fulsome support for the SRU in its engagement with the bush . Country clubs are a great generator of players to the Shute Shield and they are getting sweet Fanny Adams from the super franchises whose radar on selection does not extend beyond those deemed as being in "the pipeline".

 

[John S]

How did Emus pack go against unis? They have great talent from what I seen this yr in the forwards. Uni is always a top class outfit. What about them Pirates yihaaaahhhh. Shute Shield is going great this yr!

Not sure, I only saw the score. But some of the photos on the Emus facebook page suggest they did ok.

I watched the Woodies v WH game last night, definitely a cracking game, better than the Tahs v Reds game I watched last week.

 

[the coach]

FYI --- NSWRU have advised that they are working on making the Player Points available on the new website as per previous years.

 

[Blackers13]

Parra V Penrith tomorrow is free entry for all. Hoping for a good crowd.

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[2bluesfan]

Parra V Penrith tomorrow is free entry for all. Hoping for a good crowd.

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Good move. I'm hoping all players remain on the field.

 

[Quick Hands]

Manly got up against Norths. 23-19 the final score (I think)

 

[Quick Hands]

Full scores from SRU web page:

Randwick 24 v 24 Eastwood
Southern Districts 34 v 27 West Harbour
Manly 23 v 18 Northern Suburbs
Parramatta 26 v 20 Penrith
Sydney University 33 v 29 Warringah

Eastern Suburbs 33 v 19 Gordon

 

[Dave Beat]

Well 6 rounds of talking about the Marlins Burger - NSWRU CEO Andrew Hore had to come down and see what all the chatter was about. I reckon he took some good stuff out of the day.

 

[Quick Hands]

Well 6 rounds of talking about the Marlins Burger - NSWRU CEO Andrew Hore had to come down and see what all the chatter was about. I reckon he took some good stuff out of the day.

He would have seen a better game and better, more committed supporters than he's used to.

 

[Dave Beat]

He would have seen a better game and better, more committed supporters than he's used to.

Yep. Grass Roots Park rugby.

 

[wamberal]

The Woodies were down 10-24 at one stage.

 

[Quick Hands]

Rats also led for much of the game I hear.

 

[wamberal]

He would have seen a better game and better, more committed supporters than he's used to.

So what do we deduce from this? That professionalism was actually a mistake? Can't be that, because all these players are professionals.


Club rugby supporters are just not interested in the game at higher levels? Maybe. The ARC and NRC are proof of that.


Whatever the reasons, there is only one future for the game if club rugby is the apogee. Park footy.

 

[Quick Hands]

So what do we deduce from this? That professionalism was actually a mistake? Can't be that, because all these players are professionals.


Club rugby supporters are just not interested in the game at higher levels? Maybe. The ARC and NRC are proof of that.


Whatever the reasons, there is only one future for the game if club rugby is the apogee. Park footy.

Or, that if the ARU wants a successful professional game then they need to engage with the grassroots and bring them along with them.

As I see it, the professional game has (purposely for whatever reason) been built on a foundation of sand. More and more, the powers that be insult and ignore those in clubland and hope that we go away.