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I'll never have heart for the vermin.
And while you mention the squads, this sums up the difference in the 2 clubs:
"Player$ they bought in, 2 years together builds strong bonds"
There are lads in that Royals side who played in the early 2000s!!
What a loada rubbish. Royals has never paid anyone any money or used it as an incentive ever. Onwards and upwards, hopefully we get ourselves a new club/pub soon.I think you'll find that Royals, like every club in Canberra, use $$ as an incentive to get players across.
I believe Royals paid for Sok Tai's visa to get him to the club? Which caused the blow up at the start of the year when he moved to QBN?
I have also heard whispers of Royals doing the same thing with Pedro?
Not taking anything away from the win (which they thoroughly deserved) but I think slagging Vikings for paying players is quite hypocritical.
Anyway, here's the highlights..
What forward pass? For the final try?Assume that video includes a slow-mo of the forward pass to support BB (Berrick Barnes)'s decision?
What forward pass? For the final try?
Anyways lets talk footy . Did anybody get down to the colts grandfinal . What a game that was ! If that core group of royals boys stick together the royals will be at the top for many many years to come
Yes very enjoyable game with awesome talent on both sides. I thought Tai was very good for Royals and was surprised he started on the bench. I understand he was coming back from injury but I would have thought it safer to start your player with an injury concern and hold your back up on the bench rather than swap your injured player in after 20 mins and hope he doesn't fall over. That said it worked well on the day and congratulations must go to Royals coach (Benke?) who I hear is doing wonderful things. The Tuggies captain should also be congratulated for making a very gracious, genuine speech at the end of the game. He showed real character and did himself and the club proud.Yes a good game very even as the score suggests. Royals forwards were bigger and more consistent, Tai and Mann were good. The Vikings forwards while excellent at the set piece, were outplayed at the breakdown. Perplexing then why they rarely used their backs which had been their strength. Giltrap in particular, was seldom used despite I'm told, finishing as the clubs top try-scorer. He and Pula were strong in defense and Mahtook was good when he came on. Be interesting next year where these boys play.
Only 1 Tuggeranong player in that squad?? Rugby politics at its finest..
This may end in tears, but hopefully not.
Anyone able to set aside tribal club loyalties and keen to nominate their John 1 Dent 2015 Merit Team of the Year?
Requirement: Must have played at least 7 games in any grade in John 1 Dent.