Recent content by Dave Beat

I reckon all clubs are strong and it comes down to injury / fitness through the year - cant wait.

That would be a HUGE job - I reckon we'd all be intrigued, but not sure if anyone would be keen to go through that in detail:) Manly's posted their squad on the website and there are still players not listed yet that are playing.

There 7s team was white hot in Kiama Will be an interesting season.

The Marlins had a solid hit out against the Wicks yesterday - I think the result was Marlins 5 tries to 4. A good hit out across 4 grades.

I was there, but I wasn't counting, so I thought Manly had gotten up. It was treated and played like a trail with many new faces and last year's colts getting plenty of time on the field. Whoever every ended up with most points - not sure - it was good to see rugby back.

Liking their new web site with a few quality names starting to appear from the Aussie 7s squad

100%, love 7s and could be used in different ways. I've always seen 7s as a different code - not rugby. It can attract players from League, AFL, touch, and maybe even soccer. I referenced a business plan above - by all means, 7s should be included in that plan. Walls should not be put up that...

Just sharing a couple of angles. We now live in a global economy. We have been promoting rugby as a global game so aspiring players can leave school, stick in rugby and see the world. South Africa pulled out of Super Rugby a few years back now, has that hampered the World Cup success? Even our...

Phil Blake doesn't coach and recruit for the Wooden Spoon.

WOW - this thread has stood the test of time :) and is still very relevant

Congrats @wamberal99 - the Sir Roden Cutler Shield is a treasured trophy. and with an away game next week, it is in the trophy cabinet for 2024. EASTS - player point infringement. This has benefited the whole club, not just First Grade, look at how all grades have placed. Injury cover, Players...

Rats won, We did have 2 new wingers,and lost our 12 and skip early -that's half a backline. Best team on on the day won. Noting best club won 6 of the 8 games played and put on an awesome day - both clubs made yesterday happen

There we go - now for a fired up rats on Anzac day - thanks for that

Who has the Sir Roden Cutler Shield at present?