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Paul McLean (56)
Great response, and I'm sure the Powers to be would like to see the 4 teams being 1, 2, 3, 4 on the colts table.
Sydney Rays .. NRC Team Official Thread
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Great response, and I'm sure the Powers to be would like to see the 4 teams being 1, 2, 3, 4 on the colts table.
It would be a great shame to see L.Holmes picked over D.Porecki for this team. The whole idea of the NRC is for players like Porecki, looking for that opportunity. Wouldn't picking Holmes - a player given numerous chances with Super rugby Clubs be a backward step??
In saying that, let's sit back and see how they both perform in the Shute Shield before making any observations.
In saying that, let's sit back and see how they both perform in the Shute Shield before making any observations.
Dave Beat
Paul McLean (56)
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Frank Row (1)
From what I understood from the first articles about the Rays (in the Manly Daily I think), it was going to be equal representation from each of the four clubs.
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Frank Row (1)
@howyagoing, @davebeat. Here is the link to what I read (http://gordonrugby.com.au/indexa1.p...ews-December-2013^Gordon-Rugby-Third-Teir`245), tell me I read it wrong because it's a bit worrying. If, for example manly has the best tight head in the comp and has 4 other great players, and Gordon has a good tight head but no other real options for inclusion. Does that mean the Gordon tight head gets in the team at the expense of the manly one? Nothing against Gordon, just a hypothetical. 
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Herbert Moran (7)
I would imagine that the clubs involved would have organised the "numbers" problem well before hand. Just having four of the traditional rivals in the Shute Shield coming together so well, to put in (and win) a position, shows they are in a happy place.
No use worrying - that is what the "big wigs" at each of the clubs is paid the big bucks for
No use worrying - that is what the "big wigs" at each of the clubs is paid the big bucks for
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David Wilson (68)
Some people seem to worrying unduly about team quotas etc. As the Gordon website makes clear, all clubs will have equal involvement and players from all clubs will have equal opportunity, but this doesn't mean that the 23 man squad for any game will have an equal number of players from each SS club. That would be complete lunacy.
An equal number of players from each participating club to be engaged in the joint venture with the balance of the squad made up on an “as needs” basis regardless of club of origin;
No coach in their right mind would accept a role where he had to pick a certain number of players from 4 different clubs every week. It's totally unrealistic. They'll pick the best 23 each week and each club will enjoy equal rights and benefits from being involved. They aren't the same thing.
An equal number of players from each participating club to be engaged in the joint venture with the balance of the squad made up on an “as needs” basis regardless of club of origin;
No coach in their right mind would accept a role where he had to pick a certain number of players from 4 different clubs every week. It's totally unrealistic. They'll pick the best 23 each week and each club will enjoy equal rights and benefits from being involved. They aren't the same thing.
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Frank Row (1)
Announced in today's Manly daily ahead of the epic clash tomorrow between the Marlins & Rats.
Head Coach: Phil Blake
Assistants: Haig Sare, Scott Fava & the bloke coaching Gordon
Head Coach: Phil Blake
Assistants: Haig Sare, Scott Fava & the bloke coaching Gordon
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Herbert Moran (7)
Be nice if the name of the "bloke" was used. It is GEOFF TOWNSEND who has quite a nice coaching history.
Coaching Consultant - Sydney University 2011 – 2012
Assistant Coach - Western Force 2009 - 2010
Academy Head Coach - Western Force 2007 - 2009
Head Coach - Southern Districts 2004 – 2006
Coach/Technical Advisor - Tokyo University 2002 – 2004
Educator and Presenter - ARU Smart Rugby Program 2001 - 2
Coach/Technical Advisor - Kobe Steelers 2001
Co-Coach - First Grade Manly 1999 - 2000
Co-Coach - NSW U19’s 1997 - 99
Bit more respect please.
Dave Beat
Paul McLean (56)
Very sure it was only because the name was not known.
Hope you guys get up tomorrow
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Herbert Moran (7)
Thanks for settling me down Dave.
Good post Geoff. Good luck with the coaching.
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