Asking questions I don't think is creating drama. I have only ever heard my Newington associates refer to "getting colours".
Would not be surprised if Garry makes some changes between 1st and 2nd IVs. He tends to hold back on the younger guys early in the season and the crews currently are 4 yr 11/12 in 1st IV and 3 yr 10/11 in 2nd IV.DJ will be happily stroking his beard, with Shore's 5 of 6 senior wins.
As for Scots, KT is engaged in some elaborate shadow puppetry which will become clear as the season progresses.
Liam Robertson quote "I think it's safe to say that Shore have put down all the early season criticism"
Refresh my memory please - I don't ever remember reading early season criticism about Shore?
I think being humble in both victory and defeat is a fine quality and to show good sportsman in any sport should be mandatory. That is my opinion in all things any sport and in life in general.
I heard on the grapevine that Shore put on a warm up display on the pontoon and then blocked a footpath - nothing humble about that behaviour - who wants a nick name of "Show off Shore"
I think we should also be reminded of the story the Hare and the Tortoise story - I would not be getting any trophies engraved just yet.
In any season there is a beginning a middle and an end - granted Shore are off to a good start but it is just that the start - none of the margins cannot be improved on - we are not talking minutes here people we are talking seconds. Also I noticed nobody was eliminated after heats everybody went through to the finals.
Also heard on the grape vine or the morning pontoon no coxswain's were weighed in - so that would also be another contributing factor to boat speed and results. Can somebody please explain that to me ? Two sets of rules? What will happen if AAGPS crews turn up to the PLC/Kings/Rowing NSW Regatta some crews did last year - they will have to comply.
AAGPS sculling trials I also heard were postponed due to bad weather but not many young men turned up to compete anyway had they gone ahead.
Also thank you BTS for explaining "Colours' to me - really appreciated.
Liam Robertson quote "I think it's safe to say that Shore have put down all the early season criticism"
Refresh my memory please - I don't ever remember reading early season criticism about Shore?
I think being humble in both victory and defeat is a fine quality and to show good sportsman in any sport should be mandatory. That is my opinion in all things any sport and in life in general.
I heard on the grapevine that Shore put on a warm up display on the pontoon and then blocked a footpath - nothing humble about that behaviour - who wants a nick name of "Show off Shore"
I think we should also be reminded of the story the Hare and the Tortoise story - I would not be getting any trophies engraved just yet.
In any season there is a beginning a middle and an end - granted Shore are off to a good start but it is just that the start - none of the margins cannot be improved on - we are not talking minutes here people we are talking seconds. Also I noticed nobody was eliminated after heats everybody went through to the finals.
Also heard on the grape vine or the morning pontoon no coxswain's were weighed in - so that would also be another contributing factor to boat speed and results. Can somebody please explain that to me ? Two sets of rules? What will happen if AAGPS crews turn up to the PLC/Kings/Rowing NSW Regatta some crews did last year - they will have to comply.
AAGPS sculling trials I also heard were postponed due to bad weather but not many young men turned up to compete anyway had they gone ahead.
Also thank you BTS for explaining "Colours' to me - really appreciated.
Indeed 9 seconds is one of the most dominant starts to a season in my recollection. That said, I have also seen glandular fever, broken limbs, broken slides etc topple the seemingly inevitable (not to mention helicopters and blind coxes)!LBA, a 5:59 is very impressive for the first regatta of the season. I think your a very delusional man or woman or schoolboy if you think that anyone will get even close to touching this Shore crew this year, with 2nd place on the weekend 9 seconds off them. Sure the season has a beginning, middle and an end and i can assure you that Shore will be winning during the beginning, middle and the end.
PS. The early season criticism of Shore referred to the early season chat about Joeys and Scots beating Shore in the first regatta.
All jockeys have to comply with weight rules so that nobody so why not AAGPS coxswains ? The weight in the boat impacts on boat speed. Or have I got that wrong as well ?? Not to mention safety.
I have noticed that Christmas drinks are being organised - not sure if the Rowing Forum drinks would be something I would attend I would have to wear a flak jacket or full body armour
AAGPS races (excluding HOTR) - coxswains do not have to weigh in
RNSW races - Boats are DQ'd on the start line for not weighing in, weight is 50kg.
HOTR - 55kg minimum weight
Now, according to (http://www.biorow.com/RBN_en_files/2009RowBiomNews.pdf), every kg per rower (so 8kg of coxswain) is worth roughly 0.7s over a 6minute 2k, meaning it had no effect on shore's 5:59.
Can I also comment on the poor sportsmanship of scots, as soon as something goes wrong (a rower fell off his seat in the heat), their coach told them from the bank to row light, and they cruised down the course low rate. The boys from bellevue hill cant bear to lose on anybody else's terms as it seems.