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Unfortunately I’ve heard Griffith numbers haven’t been great either Whistle.

Fair dinkum Bandar. It’s been suggested we could have a critical shortage of refs this year. I suggested clubs develop their own group of referees to make sure minor games have qualified officials for their home games. Then you complain well if we solve that problem when will these home club...

Clubs should have refs as part of the club. 3rds, Girls and 2nds should be reffed by home club refs. 1sts should be done by impartial refs. Enough 1st grade refs should be put on retainer throughout the season by Siru to cover 1st grade games. The retainer should be financially attractive enough...

We really do have some excellent referees. In the old days when the social side of rugby was a lot bigger than it is today the refs would generally stay around and have a few beverages after the game. If we are to get more good quality referees we need to make the whole experience an enjoyable...

Are refs paid for refereeing a game? If they aren’t they should be. They have acquired accreditation. To ref a game requires a great amount of skill. Especially our game. Everything in today’s world is global and user pay. Our refs deserve appropriate remuneration. Otherwise we just don’t have...

Ok who are the big movers this year. Is there another big gap between Waratahs and the rest of us? I heard Albury have new imports. Griffith may have 2 new Fijian imports. Are Reddies and Lollipops on the way up? Will Phantoms and Bulls be stronger again this year or will Aggies keep on going...

Group 20 had their draw out early Nov

I think we need a colts style division in country rugby zones. Probably an U19s or U20s. I realise people are going to say it’s impossible. Interestingly on the SIRU website it says SIRU Juniors hold gala days for U6s to U18s.

The girls games were only about 10 minutes per half Reasoning. Maybe they were a bit longer. Sometimes a long trip for such a short game. Pretty energetic though with only 7 players on the field. Is there any further discussion about an U18s competition. Is this an area that needs expansion?

OK Mauler lets just agree to disagree. I think the rep program is inadequate and you think it’s fine and headed in the right direction. Like you said I’m only throwing darts from the sidelines. It will be really interesting to see how the clubs vote.

Back in my day rep anything was for the best. Not for those who ‘want’ to be part of it. Trouble is our best aren’t interested in being part of it. They’d rather be home playing darts.

Well worded Sam. Just don’t spend too much time and emphasis on the rep stuff. Pathways should be mainly a focus for junior siru.

Why is the issue about pathways such a big deal. If the selected rep team went to country week couldn’t the players just enjoy the competition. 99% of siru players just want to play weekly rugby. Who cares about being poached to Canberra rugby.

I realise it’s not your decision mate. As usual you don’t answer anything.

Firstly, Mauler do you honestly agree that we should have 6 byes in a 14 round competition? Secondly what could be the purpose of the July 13 bye? All this is happening because we we can’t attend the Country Championships because we are part of the Brumbies franchise isn’t it? You say people...

I can see a place for the 5 byes with the rep and medal presentation. What was the 6th bye actually for Bandar.

These byes for rep weekends and medal presentation are not a good idea. I can’t believe clubs meekly agree to 5 general byes in a 14 round comp. Doesn’t anybody else consider this ridiculous?

OK Mauler I’m confused. We’re talking rep here right? ACT development? Brumbies Provincial Tournament? Brumbies Provincial team? Who’s making decisions here? Siru or Brumbies? We pay levies to RA. We go to Country Week and our best players can’t progress? Is this a joke? Are we deliberately...

I’m sorry Mauler but this is just what I’m talking about with the Brumbies. We’re ALL paying them money out of our regos and they’re making decisions without consultation. You are saying watch this space re rep. FB says open trial for rep. For what? Dec 15 hottest part of year. Players don’t...

Your commitment to your cause is commendable Mauler. Sounds interesting on the rep front for next season. Good luck with it.