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Bob McCowan (2)
Just been told; three year 10's currently in the View 1sts one just getting a sub 7 apparently, only two of all ergs are under 6:30. Another disaster year for the view boys. Things are looking good for shore!
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Spieber
Bob Loudon (25)
Re Shore I note:
1. At least 2 Yr 11 boys from last years winning 2nd VIII have failed to progress to the 1st VIII; and
2. Have a 3rd VIII, which provides competition for 3rd/4th IVs.
Seemingly a very strong senior squad. Will wait for Scots results this Saturday before predicting anything outrageous.
1. At least 2 Yr 11 boys from last years winning 2nd VIII have failed to progress to the 1st VIII; and
2. Have a 3rd VIII, which provides competition for 3rd/4th IVs.
Seemingly a very strong senior squad. Will wait for Scots results this Saturday before predicting anything outrageous.
behindtheshed
Billy Sheehan (19)
Surely no-one was fooling themselves that View was a threat to Shore in any division? It's Joeys/Shore with Kings and Grammar in the mix.
west wyalong
Bob McCowan (2)
Tradgic, I've seen him race, superb technique. From what I've heard he took up powerlifting over the sport not tennis, but I don't know the view boys very well. Wish him the best.
lincoln
Bob Loudon (25)
Sadly the forum has descended into sportal territory. Hardly think the 2 seat from 3rd IV that came last in 2013 is an insurmountable loss.
behindtheshed
Billy Sheehan (19)
"winter tennis" - that's a joke I haven't heard in years. Wish the forum allowed for actuallyhearing it in the precious tones it used to be pronounced.
west wyalong
Bob McCowan (2)
He was in the eight, rowed with rob richards at maquarie uni, picked up his game. oh well. Out of the bottom three contenders im sure High has a fighting chance not to come last.
Dirty Mike
Frank Row (1)
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Will be a grudge math in heat 2 of the 8's race between View, Scots and Shore. Looks like a fast race which will be undoubtedly decided by all 3 in the final.
Dirty Mike
Frank Row (1)
With the lads having just a casual row down at the sydney boat shed
Dirty Mike
Frank Row (1)
Can't forget about the sculling trials this weekend which will decide the GPS crew. Look out for Tony Achjin and LHJ
fpiglet
Darby Loudon (17)
Re Shore I note:
1. At least 2 Yr 11 boys from last years winning 2nd VIII have failed to progress to the 1st VIII; and
2. Have a 3rd VIII, which provides competition for 3rd/4th IVs.
Seemingly a very strong senior squad. Will wait for Scots results this Saturday before predicting anything outrageous.
Have to correct you (you probably think Shore automatically wins all the time) but Joeys were the 2013 winning 2nd VIII…. It's too early to pick crews at this stage of the season. There's been little 2km racing and what there has been has been attended by only a few schools. i think all crews have changes up to or past the January camps which is no surprise.
fpiglet
Darby Loudon (17)
Can't say (for sure) if Shore rows out of SRC during winter but I doubt it. What does happen is that SRC runs a TA programme which does traditionally attract a lot of Shore & Newington boys who are keen to step up from either year 10 eights or if there were in the 2nd VIII or fours and are keen to acquire better technique before the school squad selection process starts.
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Darby Loudon (17)
It will be interesting to see how the GPS sculling programme will be run this year. A couple of years ago it was ridiculously scheduled in between the eights events and Shore simply didn't enter any scullers because they wanted to rest their boys for the latter race. Last year it was held after the regatta which was probably better after a break. However there does seem to be some inconsistent processes especially when it comes to the seat racing component post Head of the River. This sculling event and the consequent seat racing should be better managed because it's an achievement for boys to attain. It should be a bigger deal for all participants….
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Bob Loudon (25)
Apologies on error. Re too early - not so sure - most HOTR winners in last 10 years, apart from 04/05, were evident in the prior November
behindtheshed
Billy Sheehan (19)
I remind you of the ancient wisdom, "The Head of the River is won or lost in the summer holidays."
Edgar Ijmuiden
Stan Wickham (3)
What is the priority at the Shore sheds beyond the 1st VIII? It looks they are fielding the 1st IV first before the 2nd VIII to keep Ubergang happy?
Inside Shoulder
Nathan Sharpe (72)
winning a 2nd VIII is no ticket to victory in the big one - ever, eh @strokeside?
fpiglet
Darby Loudon (17)
Definitely not a ticket. But I do like to think before a 2km race has been held all crews are equal regardless of colour or creed! Can't wait to see some form on the track... Be good to see the sculling trials too.
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