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Stirling Mortlock (74)
You really hold some bitterness towards Vikings, don't you?
John I Dent Cup and ACT competition - 2012
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You really hold some bitterness towards Vikings, don't you?
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Geoff Shaw (53)
When people use this smiley I picture the Joker.
Bullrush
John Hipwell (52)
Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger...
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Syd Malcolm (24)
Fairly balanced game for 3rds - Gungahlin were certainly the better skilled/drilled team. Congrats Bullrush.
1st grade was a good contest until the final 10-15 minutes, where the score blew out. It was a bit sad to see Gungahlin go uncontested in the scrums - this killed the game as far as our team was concerned.
Our club certainly lacks depth in the front row, so perhaps it was a legitimate call to go uncontested - that said, it always catches my interest due to timing, as we had Wests do the same earlier in the year to us. Again, we were in a position to win the match on the back of a dominant scrum.
Had scrums continued, Easts could have sprung an upset, but alas, wasn't to be. Our team has a competitive pack, but is lacking size and experience in the backline.
1st grade was a good contest until the final 10-15 minutes, where the score blew out. It was a bit sad to see Gungahlin go uncontested in the scrums - this killed the game as far as our team was concerned.
Our club certainly lacks depth in the front row, so perhaps it was a legitimate call to go uncontested - that said, it always catches my interest due to timing, as we had Wests do the same earlier in the year to us. Again, we were in a position to win the match on the back of a dominant scrum.
Had scrums continued, Easts could have sprung an upset, but alas, wasn't to be. Our team has a competitive pack, but is lacking size and experience in the backline.
Bullrush
John Hipwell (52)
Front row depth seems to be an issue in a few clubs. They tried to get me to play prop when we first started and I had to keep explaining that I had no clue what the hell I was doing in the scrums.....apart from getting absolutley smashed...LOL.
That's only the 2nd game I've played with the 3rds this year - I've been playing the 2nds. Really enjoyed the boys in the 3rds though.....our 10 was a revelation - he mite end up going up to 2nds I think. Did you watch our game??
Are there a few kiwis playing at Easts? I thought there were quite a few playing in 3rds....maybe they just looked like Kiwi's LOL. Good spirit in the game though. I don't know if you know which player I was but if you do, come and say 'Hi' next time and I'll buy you a beer
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Syd Malcolm (24)
Are there a few kiwis playing at Easts? I thought there were quite a few playing in 3rds....maybe they just looked like Kiwi's LOL. Good spirit in the game though. I don't know if you know which player I was but if you do, come and say 'Hi' next time and I'll buy you a beer
There are a few, but in the team there were more Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders actually - we have quite an eclectic bunch of guys. It's great for the vibe of a club ( we had an Irishman, a kiwi, a Samoan, a Fijian, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders as well as your 'normal' Aussies) - its just a pity that due to work/study/laziness, we don't train anywhere near enough.
I have a good idea who you are, will endeavour to play the good host when you guys come to our home ground!
Empire
Syd Malcolm (24)
Tough day at Queanbeyan, with Easts going down 18-10.
The match started off well for the whites, who had plenty of ball and were able to convert that into points.
Easts were able to hit back with a try under the posts and a penalty to fly half Heath Gibb.
Half time scores had the whites in front by 2 (12-10).
Following half time, Easts looked to gain the ascendency, but unfortunately weren't able to convert it to points. Poor line out execution led to a frustrating period where Queanbeyan repetitively infringed and Easts made mistakes or turned over the ball.
The final period saw the Whites pull a couple of penalties and come away with the win.
Desperate defence from the Whites won the day, Easts still looking for an elusive first win for 2012.
The match started off well for the whites, who had plenty of ball and were able to convert that into points.
Easts were able to hit back with a try under the posts and a penalty to fly half Heath Gibb.
Half time scores had the whites in front by 2 (12-10).
Following half time, Easts looked to gain the ascendency, but unfortunately weren't able to convert it to points. Poor line out execution led to a frustrating period where Queanbeyan repetitively infringed and Easts made mistakes or turned over the ball.
The final period saw the Whites pull a couple of penalties and come away with the win.
Desperate defence from the Whites won the day, Easts still looking for an elusive first win for 2012.
Results from the weekend.
Eagles 31 def Queanbeyan 26
Royals 36 def Easts 32
Vikings 72 def Uni-Norths 0
Eagles 31 def Queanbeyan 26
Royals 36 def Easts 32
Vikings 72 def Uni-Norths 0
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Fred Wood (13)
Who is currently coaching at Easts this season???
Why are they struggling again this season as I thought they bought in new imports etc.
Who is President?
Would it be an idea to go backwards in order to go forwards by maybe bringing back coaching staff of the past from the 08 teams?
Where are they now?
Why are they struggling again this season as I thought they bought in new imports etc.
Who is President?
Would it be an idea to go backwards in order to go forwards by maybe bringing back coaching staff of the past from the 08 teams?
Where are they now?
Empire
Syd Malcolm (24)
1. Adam Friend is still head coach.
2. You can bring in 'imports' however a clubs budget ultimately dictates how many or how proven they are. Our imports this year are quite young.
Our Brumbies players were largely not what we needed - we wanted backs, and so we were given four forwards. Hoping the Brumbies might actually look to balance this out. (please note, Jerry Yanuyanutawa and Ben Hand gave been fantastic for us, unfortunately, both are unavailable for extended periods of time).
3. Arch Vanderglas is president.
4. No. Whilst many (myself included) were not happy with what happened after 2008, there was a need for a coach with level 3 ARU certification, and the coaches were not at that standard.
5. Ozzie Osbourne is around town or down at Tuross, not coaching.
John Beath has been at a couple of training sessions, but as his sons play at Queanbeyan and not Easts, he presumably doesn't have much time to spare.
I hope the Brumbies take a good look at the local scene - its become a two tier system with Vikings and Wests out front and the rest below. Not healthy for ACT Rugby.
Easts for one will continue to struggle without:
A licensed club or 'home'.
One of the major schools in its tiny catchment area is a feeder for another club (which has a whole city to develop talent from).
The continued difficulties of being in a tiny catchment area where demographics don't equate to good playing numbers.
Brumbies Guy
John Solomon (38)
He plays for QBN...
Bullrush
John Hipwell (52)
oh....that would make crossing the like for the Vikings even more impressive...LOL
Brumbies Guy
John Solomon (38)
In front of him is usually Scott Sio (Brumbies), Mike Noble (Auckland Blues), and JP Pradaud (Aus U20s 2011). Some very handy players.
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