VRU 2012

[pablo]

Guys we'd love to be putting up match reviews of VRU games on the front page like we're doing for ACT and QPR games. If you're interested in writing a review post it in this thread or/and PM me the review.
Thanks Sully

Few clubs have their own reports up on their website, Souths used to get Leader write ups, maybe you can link in?

 

[pablo]

Position Team P W D L F A BP PTS %
1 Melbourne 11 11 0 0 420 143 10 54 293.71%
2 Harlequin 11 6 1 4 370 231 9 35 160.17%
3 Southern Districts 11 7 1 3 251 200 5 35 125.50%
4 Footscray 11 7 0 4 290 195 6 34 148.72%
5 Moorabbin 11 6 0 5 250 202 7 31 123.76%
6 Power House 11 5 0 6 222 209 7 27 106.22%
7 Endeavour Hills 11 5 0 6 236 317 5 25 74.45%
8 Box Hill 11 4 0 7 211 282 3 19 74.82%
9 Boroondara 11 2 0 9 207 416 4 12 49.76%
10 Melbourne Uni 11 1 0 10 152 414 4 8 36.71%

ROUND 12 7 July
Boroondara v Box Hill
Harlequin v Sth Districts
Footscray v Melbourne
Pwr House v End Hills
Melb Uni v Moorabbin

Game of the round this week will definitely be either Footscray v Melbourne or Quins v Souths.

All tight games I reckon (aside from the Uni/Rams game):
Boroondara v Box Hill (8 v 9)
Harlequin v Sth Districts (2 v 3)
Footscray v Melbourne (1 v 4)
Pwr House v End Hills (6 v 7)
Melb Uni v Moorabbin

 

[Sully]

Hey guys, my new address neighbours with Melb Uni's home ground...I'd be more than happy to give a review of the game v Moorabbin, if you'd like?

Would love something mate.

 

[Sully]

Few clubs have their own reports up on their website, Souths used to get Leader write ups, maybe you can link in?

I'm helping with the ACT and Qld comps as well. I'm getting around to emailing the clubs. Just haven't got there yet.

 

[elementfreak]

All tight games I reckon (aside from the Uni/Rams game):
Boroondara v Box Hill (8 v 9)
Harlequin v Sth Districts (2 v 3)
Footscray v Melbourne (1 v 4)
Pwr House v End Hills (6 v 7)
Melb Uni v Moorabbin

You're right, all are close games but I would definitely rank Footscray v Melbourne as "the one to watch".

 

[pablo]

You're right, all are close games but I would definitely rank Footscray v Melbourne as "the one to watch".

Boroondara v Box Hill (8 v 9) - away win, BP (-7) for Boor
Harlequin v Sth Districts (2 v 3) home win, 4TBP for Quins
Footscray v Melbourne (1 v 4) away win, 4TBP for Melb, BP for Foots (-7)
Pwr House v End Hills (6 v 7) home win, 4TBP
Melb Uni v Moorabbin away win 4TBP

Just my thoughts....

 

[elementfreak]

Boroondara v Box Hill (8 v 9) - away win, BP (-7) for Boor
Harlequin v Sth Districts (2 v 3) home win, 4TBP for Quins
Footscray v Melbourne (1 v 4) away win, 4TBP for Melb, BP for Foots (-7)
Pwr House v End Hills (6 v 7) home win, 4TBP
Melb Uni v Moorabbin away win 4TBP

Just my thoughts..

Probably right, I think Boro v Box Hill will be close and a real battle of the forwards.

Are you getting to any games?

 

[pablo]

Probably right, I think Boro v Box Hill will be close and a real battle of the forwards.

Are you getting to any games?

Yeah usually a House game or two each weekend. Frustrating season to watch this year compared to past ones.....How about you?

 

[elementfreak]

I get out and about. Depends on where I am appointed to referee though.

 

[kronic]

Round 12 results:
Boroondara 12 - Box Hill 10
Quins 55 - Souths 14
Footscray 8 - Melbourne 18
House 31 - Hills 22
Uni 25 - Moorabbin 40

 

[pablo]

Round 12 results:
Boroondara 12 - Box Hill 10
Quins 55 - Souths 14
Footscray 8 - Melbourne 18
House 31 - Hills 22
Uni 25 - Moorabbin 40

Did anyone see the Melbourne/Footscray game?

 

[elementfreak]

Position Team Pld W D L F A BPs Pts %
1 Melbourne 12 12 0 0 438 151 10 58 290.07%
2 Harlequin 12 7 1 4 425 245 10 40 173.47%
3 Moorabbin 12 7 0 5 290 227 8 36 127.75%
4 Southern Districts 12 7 1 4 265 255 6 36 103.92%
5 Footscray 12 7 0 5 298 213 6 34 139.91%
6 Power House 12 6 0 6 253 231 7 31 109.52%
7 Endeavour Hills 12 5 0 5 258 348 5 25 74.14%
8 Box Hill 12 4 0 8 221 294 4 20 75.17%
9 Boroondara 12 3 0 9 219 426 4 16 51.41%
10 Melbourne Uni 12 1 0 11 177 454 5 9 38.99%

Teams in bold are in the finals at the moment. 6 rounds to go and all to play for.

 

[Schools Rugby Tribune]

Apologies, for posting in the wrong thread, but this seems the most likely place where I'll find the answers that I am looking for. I am researching Schools Rugby in Victoria. The following article provides context: http://schoolstribune.com/victoria-state-team-named-for-aussie-nationals-p612-1.htm

Is it correct that the VSRU comps I & II (14 schools all up) are the only schools rugby competition in the State? Where do the rest of the players in the VIC Schools squad come from?

Very few players from the VSRU made the Victoria Schools XV at the National Schools Championship (played last week) and even fewer in 2011.

Thanks!

 

[kronic]

They come from the clubs.

 

[pablo]

Apologies, for posting in the wrong thread, but this seems the most likely place where I'll find the answers that I am looking for. I am researching Schools Rugby in Victoria. The following article provides context: http://schoolstribune.com/victoria-state-team-named-for-aussie-nationals-p612-1.htm

Is it correct that the VSRU comps I & II (14 schools all up) are the only schools rugby competition in the State? Where do the rest of the players in the VIC Schools squad come from?

Very few players from the VSRU made the Victoria Schools XV at the National Schools Championship (played last week) and even fewer in 2011.

Thanks!

A quick scan of this article reads that it is very poorly informed or researched. If you struggle for information on the juniors and their backgrounds then all you need to do is contact the VRU. Majority of the players come out of the clubs as Kronic has indicated, 2 of the Grammar boys and one of the SKC kids are on scholarship and play club rugby a lot as well....the simple fact is that the vast majority of players are of Polynesian background and do not typically attend the private schools.

While the schools mentioned in the article may not have rugby mentioned in their websites and bios, they do play the game and the VRU have recently played regional tournaments to actively engage their demographics more often. The VRU is good on this, they have also set up regional tournaments at the start of the season to help inform the selection process of the junior sides.

DO our purists get a raw deal? In my opinion no, we just know where to look.

 

[elementfreak]

Games this weekend:
ROUND 13 14 July
Melbourne v Boroondara
End Hills v Harlequin
Pwr House v Footscray
Box Hill v Moorabbin
Sth Districts v Melb Uni

My picks in bold. House v Foostcray will be a cracker of a game IMO.

 

[pablo]

Games this weekend:
ROUND 13 14 July
Melbourne v Boroondara
End Hills v Harlequin
Pwr House v Footscray
Box Hill v Moorabbin
Sth Districts v Melb Uni

My picks in bold. House v Foostcray will be a cracker of a game IMO.

Who have you got this week element? House v Footscray is always a good game, 2 crackers last year and a solid one at the start of the season....the Westgate rivalry is fierce!

Remind the Hills beat Quins in rd 1....can't see a repeat with the scores that Quins are posting at the moment....although Souths seem to be having a few issues. Still, Hills are in the mix and could be an other good game for the round down at Frog Hollow.

 

[elementfreak]

I will be down at Frog Hollow tomorrow for a game. Should be a good day out if the weather holds off.

 

[elementfreak]

Melbourne 71 V Boroondara 0
Endeavour Hills 15 V Harlequin 45
Power House 31 V Footscray 38
Box Hill 30 V Moorabbin 27
Southern Districts 50 V Melb Uni 10

 

[kronic]

Yeah... Melbourne blew all their opponents off the pitch in every grade.