your earlier post referenced mark as being an important part of the squad, now they are predominently coached by a teacher?
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Given all the discussion in the sporting scholarships thread, surely we want private schools spending money getting better coaches in to improve the school's sporting ability rather than spending money to bring in better players.
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Frank Row (1)
Hi SonnyDillWilliams,
I'm very flattered to be picked in your Cranbrook XV , who is this ??
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I'm very flattered to be picked in your Cranbrook XV , who is this ??
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Larry Dwyer (12)
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100% correct. Regardless of whether schools can afford to recruit players on scholarships or not, a good coaching program has to be in place each year starting from the 13s all the way up to the firsts.
completely agree
Why do you find that inconsistent? He is an important part of the squad, a team of many people but there is one person in charge - the coach.
Like in any team I thought.
They don't need or expect to score a try with ever touch of the ball.
Positional play is tactical.
I should add, apologies, that was poorly written.
So who is the coach out of interest?
Are you the forum's echo!
The weekend's program lists the coach as Mr James Boyd.
Sorry can i not also be curious as to who the coach is as well? There is no need to be defensive, read my comments I have no issues what so ever with the setup at Cranbrook, knox etc and think it is good for the competition and game in Australia. Just outlying that some help from outside has obviously helped (would u agree with this statement) and that other schools struggling ie Wav and Aloys should follow suit
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Ward Prentice (10)
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Tell the forum what you think would help Waverley and Aloys
To invest in their program as cranbrook, Knox and Barker have done. This doesnt just have to come down to dollars from the school, a great intiative from Barker was to start the Barker Rugby Club that raises money for the kids coaching and development. I think a teacher of the school should manager the side (first xv) aided by outside coaches helping with structure, game plan, set piece and this should flow through the school
Pete - you are allowed to be curious but my hesitation, after a couple of requests, is because I am very uncomfortable naming individuals in the context of how they were being discussed.
I also enjoy your commentary and would also be keen to your thoughts on Waverley in particular.
understandable, why particulary on Waverley?
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Ward Prentice (10)
Exactly what Cranbrook rugby club has done across all years and all grades for 5 years approx(except 1st XV coach has been and is still is a teacher always)
Outside expertise is very much part time and is used across all grades and age groups with the aim of improving standards steadily for all boys who choose rugby
Seems to be a fairer, more worthwhile and longer term approach to allocating limited redources than that which cannot be mentioned - it's certainly within the spirit of schoolboy footy!
completely agree and the point I was trying to make
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