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Sedgeman injured knee or ankle during Nationals.
McCauley was injured during NSW Schools trials.
Styles was a shoulder injury during School Preseason trials.
Rudolf came through Nationals unscathed.
McCauley was injured during NSW Schools trials.
Styles was a shoulder injury during School Preseason trials.
Rudolf came through Nationals unscathed.
Gregor
Ward Prentice (10)
Does anyone know how long Sedgeman and McCauley will be out? I thought Sedgeman in particular was a noticible absentee today.
random2
Johnnie Wallace (23)
Did Maddocks play 10 for Scots today ?
Huge win for Scots against a fancied Cranbrook side, although I'll have to wait until after next weekend when I see Joeys vs View, I don't think anyone will come close to Scots this year, their support play out wide is near unstoppable and I think even Hutchinson won't be able to cop. Although we've seen teams look this good before (Kings 2010) and be taken down (Joeys and Newington)
Huge win for Scots against a fancied Cranbrook side, although I'll have to wait until after next weekend when I see Joeys vs View, I don't think anyone will come close to Scots this year, their support play out wide is near unstoppable and I think even Hutchinson won't be able to cop. Although we've seen teams look this good before (Kings 2010) and be taken down (Joeys and Newington)
Gregor
Ward Prentice (10)
I think it was English who played 10 today.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Correct.
subject to the defence being adequate in the 12 channel: they won't make anything like the breaks but they'll rarely miss the gain line and they'll play a lot tighter than they did today.
SonnyDillWilliams
Nev Cottrell (35)
Observations
The scots back line had been reshuffled with dan England at fly half, Crichton at 12 and James Hawkins at 13
Cranbrook similarly had put Renton at 15, whereas during cas comp he has been very effective at 10
Cranbrook initially received several penalties in good field position
And brook took an unconvincing 6 point lead
However it was clear that scots were dominant across all aspects
Out muscled in forwards and similar in backs
It was a tryfest thru the backs... Not helped by the loss of cranbrook no 7 mahony to a head knock
Cranbrook looked determined to kick away any possession... While scots showed there now well known preference for running the ball from within their 22.
Crichton was a freak and while makas did manage at least one notable hit, he really teared them open up the middle
Prindiville bagged 4 tries as he had a blinder ... Outplaying his opposing edelstein who showed glimpses and was really cranbrook biggest hope in. Some penetration
Either way probably a bit disappointing how one sided it was and the big crowd was really just shown a showcase on how strong this scots team is
Cranbrook ended the game very battered and bruised and will need to regroup for waverley ...
The scots back line had been reshuffled with dan England at fly half, Crichton at 12 and James Hawkins at 13
Cranbrook similarly had put Renton at 15, whereas during cas comp he has been very effective at 10
Cranbrook initially received several penalties in good field position
And brook took an unconvincing 6 point lead
However it was clear that scots were dominant across all aspects
Out muscled in forwards and similar in backs
It was a tryfest thru the backs... Not helped by the loss of cranbrook no 7 mahony to a head knock
Cranbrook looked determined to kick away any possession... While scots showed there now well known preference for running the ball from within their 22.
Crichton was a freak and while makas did manage at least one notable hit, he really teared them open up the middle
Prindiville bagged 4 tries as he had a blinder ... Outplaying his opposing edelstein who showed glimpses and was really cranbrook biggest hope in. Some penetration
Either way probably a bit disappointing how one sided it was and the big crowd was really just shown a showcase on how strong this scots team is
Cranbrook ended the game very battered and bruised and will need to regroup for waverley ...
shortballking
Herbert Moran (7)
Does anyone have an update of the newington vs trinity match?
I think it was 53-19 (or something like that in the firsts)
I think in the Scots Riverview encounter the forwards will play a pretty important role. This is where I think Scots will really dominate. SIC forwards struggled against New at times and their tight 3 gave away a few penalties. If Scots run big boys through the 12 /13 lane SIC will have plenty of problems, while I do think HH is a good player, its proven he struggles to hang in there in defense against bigger players.
I know plenty will scream me down, but while he can tackle well its not a physically dominating tackling style that is needed against bigger players.
I think in the Scots Riverview encounter the forwards will play a pretty important role. This is where I think Scots will really dominate. SIC forwards struggled against New at times and their tight 3 gave away a few penalties. If Scots run big boys through the 12 /13 lane SIC will have plenty of problems, while I do think HH is a good player, its proven he struggles to hang in there in defense against bigger players.
I know plenty will scream me down, but while he can tackle well its not a physically dominating tackling style that is needed against bigger players.
Brainstrust
Watty Friend (18)
Not taking away from Scots performance, but I just thought Cranbrook were very weak. I agree with an earlier comment that brook #8 was the only one that showed any ability to match Scots physicality. Their backs went sideways and when they looked like they were building pressure they either dropped the ball or kicked it away allowing Scots free possession and another chance to run at a team that couldn't make their first up tackles. Scots are definitely the team to beat, but I doubt they will have it all their own way against Riverview that can easily match them physically, and have a far more potent attacking back line than Cranbrook. Of course Riverview will have to get over a fired up Joeys outfit this week before they worry about Scots.
Im not one to jump on the HH bandwagon but from what ive heard, Tepai and Taane did little in last years riverview new game because of his outstanding defence, if Scots have some bigger forwards than that then yes i agree riverview is in for a long game!
I like to watch
David Codey (61)
I won't scream you down,but I don't agree at all.
He is not just the best tackler pound for pound in the system.
He is the best defender period.
He reads it well,and grasses the ball carrier on his own efficiently every time.
forwards4ever
Jimmy Flynn (14)
I don't think the Cranbrook team are weak, maybe their first XV don't train 6-7 times a week, as I've heard is expected at Scots!Whatever happened to the normal 3-4 times a week for schoolboy footy. I guess I live in an old fashioned world.
How much money would Scots have spent on that enormous electronic screen that was installed for the day/permanently?
Gregor
Ward Prentice (10)
No problems with the electronic screen. Didn't mind being able to watch the replays. It was the annoying commentary going on all day!!! I heard a couple of Cranbrook parent pulled the wires from the speakers behind the stand, but they got onto it and put them back in again.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Theres no point to it: at no rugby game I have been to anywhere is there running commentary.
It actually detracts from the crowd's involvement.
The screen is a matter of personal taste.
DragonMan
Jimmy Flynn (14)
In another news, the Joeys parent representing himself perhaps should have asked a Riverview or Grammar educated lawyer for a pro bono http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/old-boy-t...-his-son-over-unpaid-fees-20140712-zt4dn.html
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Plenty of SJC educated lawyers and plenty of bush lawyers at all schools.
I felt sorry for the poor bloody kid.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
A recent Chief Justice of the High Court in fact.
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
and GG
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