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Not really suprised. I hope that all of us can be humble enough to see clear reasoning when presented with facts or statistics that debase our argument. Now with regards to beans and facts, 1984 to 2012 equated to 28 years when I went to school or did Manly win numerous premierships between '84...

Your argument is looking very ordinary. By your own numbers this means that Manly have won the premiership once in 28 years which is not something to be bragging about and only one more time in that period than the club you are bagging. By that count Uni and Eastwood and Randwick supporters...

I think no9 countered your claims of how Wests use their profits and your perceived raiding of other clubs, and its obvious that Wests have been more victim than perpetrator over the years. In my time I remember players of the likes of Laurie Monaghan (Gordon), Mick Ellem (Manly), Tony Daly...

Quite the contrary. To have a ground redeveloped and not have to fund any of it is exceptional management.

If being unhappy at a club is defined as being told you won't play higher level rugby while you remain at West Harbour by some well meaning, gin and tonic soaked blazer wearer from Waratah land then I dare say you might be right. The player is not at fault here it's the system that permits it...

Got some answers tonight for the future. 1. Higginbotham should now be the 1st choice no6. 2. Barnes needs to be in the starting team 3. Slipper is a loose head prop not a THP 4. Mcalman to be persevered with (but needs to alter his running height) until a new no8 is found 5. Alexander to...

Not necessarily, but if you want to play for the Waratahs it seems to help if you come from Eastwood

Just throwing this out there for comment. One of the inherent problems with Australian rugby is the gap left by not continuing the ill fated ARC. With talk of an altered Shute shield season next year why can't we revive a mini provincial competition to help bridge the playing gap. The major...

Any win over the cuzzies is a good result and heartfelt congratulations to all involved. However, the standard of play was ordinary with a lot of unforced errors from both sides. Three of the four tries came from mistakes or poor play with Brownings' score the only one that was built through...

LG, I share your pain, but it was only a short time ago we were greatly concerned at the future of the national team (the Samoan debacle). Like everyone else I'm hopefull of our WC campaign being successful after saturday night but I'd like to also see us win the Tri nations more regularly...

Agreed, Richard Harry and TPN are other good examples of change but it was trialled at a lesser level first and then the players performed in those positions for selection into the team on exposed form. These types of changes are usually suggested to a player long term with a bit of physical...

ILMF, I agree with the sentiments of your reply above but somebody must be taken to task for the chasm of physical, athletic and playing ability that is getting wider each year in the youth age groups. I didn't see today’s game but you didn't have to be Nostradamus to predict the outcome...

Simple answer is YES. Country robbed in the 16's vs City robbed in the 17's. The other unwritten rule is to pick the captain of the losing side.

It's "Go QLD" for me from now on.

Had the opportunity to watch McIntyre play for country 17's yesterday and was underwhelmed by his performance. I hope this was a one off event as I have been told and read on these pages that Horwitz is not in best form either which will impact on Australias' chances against England next week...

I wish your son well in his endeavours. It is never the players who are at fault in these matters as they give their all to whatever team they find themselves in. Isn't it wonderfull to play under an administration where they seem to make the rules up as they go. Some boffin somewhere will find...

I ventured down south yesterday to the annual city v country clash to observe the next generation feeling positive of a good days rugby. only to leave disappointed again at the amateurish administration of the game in this state. The first person I spoke with (a country parent I played with a...

Great game of rugby, in the balance till well into the 2nd half. Congrats to Augies who were too good on the day

Augustines prevailed in a quality contest although 2 late tries blew the score out to 36-15. With 10 mins to go Oakhill missed a penalty to stay at 17-15 and Augustines with a glut of possesion finished off the stronger. Congratulations to Augies and good luck in the shield. Looking forward to...