Shute Shield 2014

[Quick Hands]

Great win by the Marlins and what a crowd on a bitterly cold afternoon. The fingers have just thawed out to type. A day for a hip flask of Brandy rather than a beer.

I was very impressed by Jones on the wing for the Rats.

 

[2bluesfan]

I was very impressed by Jones on the wing for the Rats.

I've only ever seen this kid play once and that was in the reserve grade fixture v Parramatta a couple of weeks ago. But his involvements were good, verging on ominous, and his talk was excellent. I'd like to see him play again.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Good game by Jones.
Has been doubted for his defence in the past. His technique was a lot better today than in schoolboys.
His "reads" are a bit haphazard in that he doesn't always know when to come in and stay out but i reckon playing with an older settled back line will iron that out.

 

[Dave Beat]

Great win by the Marlins and what a crowd on a bitterly cold afternoon. The fingers have just thawed out to type. A day for a hip flask of Brandy rather than a beer.

I was very impressed by Jones on the wing for the Rats.

What do you put the crowd at?

 

[I like to watch]

Good game by Jones.
Has been doubted for his defence in the past. His technique was a lot better today than in schoolboys.
His "reads" are a bit haphazard in that he doesn't always know when to come in and stay out but i reckon playing with an older settled back line will iron that out.

Seems to panic a bit.
Once he believes he is up to it,I think he will be much better.
Not too shabby with the ball in his hands,no self doubt there!
Did some really good things today.

Kudos to the Marlins though.
And haven't they got some depth!
Sam V went well when he came on.
And having Swanapoel and Hingano coming off the bench at this time of the year, wow!

 

[Quick Hands]

Good game by Jones.
Has been doubted for his defence in the past. His technique was a lot better today than in schoolboys.
His "reads" are a bit haphazard in that he doesn't always know when to come in and stay out but i reckon playing with an older settled back line will iron that out.

IIRC, this lad has been mentioned on the thread which dare not speak its name and other schoolboy threads.

Very impressive 1st grade debut 1st year out of school.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

IIRC, this lad has been mentioned on the thread which dare not speak its name and other schoolboy threads.

Very impressive 1st grade debut 1st year out of school.

Well if he was mentioned in that thread it was ill informed.
2 years Oz schools with a few alleged attitude issues would be my summary.

 

[Quick Hands]

What do you put the crowd at?

Judging by the number of people on the tennis court side, overflowing grandstand, overflowing hill and the fact that there were people standing all around the pathway (3 deep in parts), I'd say 7,000 - 8,000.

 

[Quick Hands]

Well if he was mentioned in that thread it was ill informed.
2 years Oz schools with a few alleged attitude issues would be my summary.

I remember now, did he move schools because TKS dropped him after he played in club semi-final or final and end up at Barker?

Regardless, he's one for the future.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Seems to panic a bit.

By coming in off his wing you mean? if so, i agree and think that will improve as you say.
Excellent goal kicker and kicks out of hand with either foot to the point that you wouldn't know which was his dominant foot so can play either wing properly.
I should declare that his father is an old mate of mine.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

I remember now, did he move schools because TKS dropped him after he played in club semi-final or final and end up at Barker?

Regardless, he's one for the future.

Yep - started at SGS

 

[lily]

MANLY

 

[Quick Hands]

Yep - started at SGS

So he's got brains as well

 

[Dave Beat]

Judging by the number of people on the tennis court side, overflowing grandstand, overflowing hill and the fact that there were people standing all around the pathway (3 deep in parts), I'd say 7,000 - 8,000.

7000 - 8000 at club rugby.

 

[I like to watch]

And well behaved.
The boys on the hill had a great day,and didn't push the boundaries as they sometimes do.
Some pretty good banners too I thought.

 

[Quick Hands]

Holmes totally outplayed by Lucas today, never out of 1st gear.

 

[Dave Beat]

Seems to panic a bit.
Once he believes he is up to it,I think he will be much better.
Not too shabby with the ball in his hands,no self doubt there!
Did some really good things today.

Kudos to the Marlins though.
And haven't they got some depth!
Sam V went well when he came on.
And having Swanapoel and Hingano coming off the bench at this time of the year, wow!

Yes Sammy V seems to have so much time.
Saw Sam Lane down there as well could he be coming back?
Hingano caused some real damage when he came on.
Few injuries to the front row, would like to see some of the injured start returning.

 

[Dave Beat]

Holmes totally outplayed by Lucas today, never out of 1st gear.

Great pass, and very sharp from the base of the scrum and ruck

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Round 6 Results Summary

First Grade - Shute Shield
Randwick 22 West Harbour 26
Southern Districts 31 Eastwood 25
Parramatta 37 Penrith 34
Eastern Suburbs 21 Gordon 22
Sydney University 48 Northern Suburbs 13
Manly 39 Warringah 16

Second Grade - Colin Caird Shield
Randwick 44 West Harbour 6
Southern Districts 11 Eastwood 50
Parramatta 55 Penrith 33
Eastern Suburbs 18 Gordon 24
Sydney University 45 Northern Suburbs 8
Manly 47 Warringah 8

Third Grade - Henderson Shield
Randwick 22 West Harbour 7
Southern Districts 35 Eastwood 7
Parramatta 32 Penrith 21
Eastern Suburbs 32 Gordon 0
Sydney University 46 Northern Suburbs 5
Manly 6 Warringah 21

Fourth Grade - Henderson Cup
Randwick 20 West Harbour 15
Southern Districts 19 Eastwood 24
Parramatta 21 Penrith 29
Eastern Suburbs 50 Gordon 26
Sydney University 10 Northern Suburbs 7
Manly 6 Warringah 8

 

[paul martin]

Some upsets were overdue I think. Been nearly all favs winning so far this year.