Blazing Saddles
Ted Fahey (11)
I was out at Eric tweedale on the weekend, they have done a great job with the field, it stood up to the conditions extremely well
Shute Shield 2025
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the coach
Bob Davidson (42)
I pointed out the Fifita issue a few weeks ago. Last year he was 11 points, after some controversy. Don't understand how he's dropped 10 points. All clubs are supposed to be using the same source for the player points this year so shouldn't be any issues
Will be interesting to see what happens with Uni. They lost the game and can't make the playoffs so losing competition points won't achieve anything.
Homer
Charlie Fox (21)
Great game as well. Those Wildfire ladies can tackle!!
Pfitzy
Phil Waugh (73)
Eastwood Rugby Club on Instagram: "As Eastwood Rugby looks ahead to the 2026 season, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Griffin as First Grade Head Coach. This appointment reflects our commitment to strong leadership and long term
7 likes, 0 comments - eastwoodrugby on August 3, 2025: "As Eastwood Rugby looks ahead to the 2026 season, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Griffin as First Grade Head Coach. This appointment reflects our commitment to strong leadership and long term stability. Over the...
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wamberal99
Vay Wilson (31)
Yes he is. I don't think he has much of a rugby background. Then again, neither did John Muggleton, or Les Kiss.
the coach
Bob Davidson (42)
Never played or coached union apparently.
52% win rate as league coach.
Muggleton has mainly been a defence coach in union, but was head coach of Georgia in the 2011 World Cup.
Kiss had almost 20 years experience in assistant coaching etc roles before becoming head coach of London Irish in 2018.
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Vay Wilson (31)
Not sure what to make of this.
the coach
Bob Davidson (42)
Time will tell!
Pfitzy
Phil Waugh (73)
Blazing Saddles
Ted Fahey (11)
As it stands 2 teams in the top 6 for 1st grade do not field all grades, at least my two blues,souths and wests can hold their heads high for competing at all levels as per the by-laws
wamberal99
Vay Wilson (31)
Can't see any leather patches on the sleeves of his sportscoat.
wamberal99
Vay Wilson (31)
No idea. He has been in a senior role for a while, so presumably Brett Papworth has seen enough of him to rate him.
I have heard of a mass exodus at Eastwood due to the sacking of Dave Telfer. Apparently Anthony Griffin with his hands all over it and now the head coach.
Further to this Rob Cusack the Chairman and Brett Papworth the President in recent weeks have been championing the weaker clubs like Parramatta, Souths & Wests to basically stop all player movement at 1st & 2nd grade level which some clubs have mentioned as a restraint of trade. This all due to the situation unfolding with there own coaches.
Classic if it affects us we care but it's funny that Eastwood haven't campaigned till now.
Further to this Rob Cusack the Chairman and Brett Papworth the President in recent weeks have been championing the weaker clubs like Parramatta, Souths & Wests to basically stop all player movement at 1st & 2nd grade level which some clubs have mentioned as a restraint of trade. This all due to the situation unfolding with there own coaches.
Classic if it affects us we care but it's funny that Eastwood haven't campaigned till now.
Surely Eastwood realise that if you sack the Coach who ran your colts program and then your grade program you would have a serious problem with retention across the board. Ben Batger left and he only took 1st grade players this has the potential to be bigger than that.
Pfitzy
Phil Waugh (73)
I have also heard that many players left after last year because of Dave Telfer.
That's the thing about the rumour mill: timing and agendas are more prominent than facts.
The truth is usually something else, and rarely spotted.
One thing is for sure: the uncertainty around Eastwood's eventual move must be a pain in the arse for the club.