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I don't think it's the Hammerheads - probably the Dolphins.

Keen observers would note that Robertson Cup has a 6th team listed as Burraneer Colts

Nope. No uneven numbers this year - byes are happening for Easter, Kings Birthday, and Tahs v Lions followed shortly thereafter by Wallabies v Lions. If you're copping another BYE in there and have two weeks off it could kill momentum.

^^^ This, this, and thrice this! I'm going to start talking to the Dads and Mums - but the Dads in particular - to see if we can get a few helping hands of a Saturday for our Colts-age guys. I also think the womens thing is a major positive and, if I had my preseason over again, I would have...

Liked just for this comment. ;) Remains to be seen whether Canterbury stack their 2s again - the logic is that these guys don't train, therefore aren't going to be selected for First Grade. :rolleyes: TBH I don't think those guys care if it means winning another trophy at a canter. If these...

I don't see Division 5 as a demotion - hell, back in the day we started in Div 5 with 2 Grades! :) For me, there are 3 parts to this: 1) Clubs need a plan to stop aging out. I'm keenly aware - being a player and ref within sight of 50 years - that it is happening to a lot of clubs as...

Another point I'd like to make is around rego collection - making players pay in the app has helped us be more realistic about our numbers, and I think creates a two-way commitment. I know we're at the cheaper end of rego, so that helps. I think it is important to say that the directive by...

I think it's logical to reward clubs with Colts, and that the numerical order of divisions should reflect a mindset of progress. Hopefully it will improve the strength of their grade sides over time and make the jump as you say. I guess the rest of us just have to keep trying. It is a bit...

Division 4 has been repurposed for Colts, so we've not exactly been "dropped" ;)

As with last year, I'd be hesitant to put a circle around any of this until draws are released. Trial matches this weekend are going to be interesting.

I surmise that St Ives only have Grade, and Brothers only have Colts - therefore they fill a 1+1 space in that Division. I know that both clubs are looking to build back both elements of their roster.

That's awesome. I know the Colts coordinator has been working his tail off to help grow their U20 crop. To have 2 womens sides is also great - I've often opined it would be easier to stand up a womens team at our club than Colts!

Given club committees are being consulted directly, I would think that unlikely.

Pessimist! :) I think Div 2 will be in the next week (yeah so nearly April) and Divs 3 & 4 shortly thereafter.

Wrong sport. I blame the IOC: "javelined"

Post-COVID was never the same in terms of the available student numbers for Colts. And lack of volunteers.

TBH I thought you were a Queenslander. No offence meant. (Queenslanders: no offence meant).

No proper Tahs fan EVER said Gamble was better than Hooper. That's wishful thinking from banjo twangers and pony riders who thought their bloke was better than Hooper at the time.

Half a dozen new Kiwis over from Southland I hear? Vile rumours no doubt ;)

Posting all these thought bubbles separately - apologies for the inconvenience but it's Sunday and too hot outside to do anything else :) One of the underlying factors for participation in 2025 is going to be the Subbies step toward paying registration via RugbyXplorer. I think this will sort...