Recent content by Rufus

There is always an inordinate amount of discussion in this forum about Sydney University being a class above the other clubs, apparently for a variety of reasons - money, scholarships, s & c coaches, etc. It may well be the case on the whole, but let's look at 1st grade in the first instance...

Not sure about the exact number, but you are correct. Consequently, I think you will find some of the lower grade players who have come through Eastwood Colts, going elsewhere next year.

I am an occasional observer on this forum so I am not sure whether this suggestion has been put before in regard to the introduction of super rugby players at the end of their season. Introduce a rule which makes it necessary to have played say 6 games throughout the season for your club before...

I guess we are going to become accustomed to the Kiwi referees telling the forwards at the scrum to "Crouch, Touch, Sit." The players must have had some preliminary coaching in the Kiwi accent, because I didn't see anyone sit when instructed. Perhaps they could go back to the term "Engage".

He said he won't name them as yet!

He does - played in the "blood and bandages" of the Grafton Redmen.

I am only new to this forum, but I have said it before in another forum (and before Berrick incurred "footballer's brain", or whatever it was) - I believe Berrick Barnes will get rid of the ball anyway he can if he thinks he is likely to cop a decent hit. I have heard Tim Horan and Marto come up...

I don't wish to be seen quoting the women in my life all the time, but my mother used to say, " A champion team will always beat a team of champions!"

When we were watching the game, my wife made the comment about how soft she thought Timani was, considering the size of the man. If I recall correctly, he did go off with a shoulder injury.

It is available on ABC Iview on the net.