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From the trial games I have done this year games have been starting with a lot of penalties followed by general compliance, only for a few more later in the game likely due to fatigue as everyone has to keep it front of mind (incl. refs) until it becomes second nature.
The really big props with...
Not sure what prep was like for Vikings, game was reportedly a late decision.
As of Tuesday last week they were still booked in for a trial game against Southern Districts in Sydney. SD ended doing a 1st v 2nd game.
Spoke to Sydney Oysters Div 3 on weekend. No colts and not even trying. Expecting Easts Colts 4 to fill in again.
If prem get Colts 4 comp going then Div 3 is going to be difficult to maintain.
Video of Kurtley Beale training at Randwick
https://www.codesports.com.au/rugby-union/kurtley-beale-training-with-randwick/video/9d5191abac76033623aece9f1c1cff0f
....as a side note.
Added 2024 to the data, assuming a full complement of teams for each Division/Club, we are down 3 teams from 2023.
edit: added 2005 and a hypothetical max.