Big win for Padua that... very short turn around after Tuesday's game and today's weather played right into Laurie's playing style. I do feel on a dry track they would have ran away with it.
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Frank Row (1)
Hey Jets,
What has happen to SEC, a 55 point loss is just an embarrassment to the school, any insights?
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Frank Row (1)
Hey Barry,
No Damon Humphrys either which makes it even more impressive, kids one of a kind. He’s a very skilful 10 with some toe and some boot which is a big part of his game, can’t wait for the final showdown in round 7. I’m backing Marist to win here after seeing the scoreline they put on Eddie’s today, they’re a good attacking side as seen over the season.
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Frank Row (1)
Hard crowd to play in-front of, Marist has a big history for rugby. Eddie’s have been shocking especially since that premiership in 2014 they have only seen a top 3 once in the last 10 years (2022). Now I feel they are considered to be the ‘Easy Beats’ the score lines have been Shocking against the top sides over the years. What could it be a reflection of?
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Herbert Moran (7)
It’s a shame Eddies aren’t as strong as they were in previous. I hear they are another victim of a GPS raid (IGS) and many of the top line league players are going to Ipswich State High for their league program.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Laurie's very one dimensional against Padua. Iona must be disappointed in their season. Usually one of the front runners.
Laurie's have been 1 dimensional the last 5 years... they had the perfect players to execute that plan during their 3 peat though then Ash and Pad figured out how to stop their Saffa style last year.
Rumour going around that once Iona lost to Ash and Pad in rounds 1 and 2 the boys checked out with a few of the better Leaguies refusing to play + injuries.
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Bob McCowan (2)
IGS and State High League are issues. However the biggest issue for the Eddie’s team is the coach and the people around him. This group of players have the raw ability to be competitive but unfortunately have not been coached the basics of rugby. This group of players would have better results if they coached themselves. Finger Crossed Eddie’s have new coaches onboard next year.
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Stan Wickham (3)
Agreed, St Edmunds Backline has plenty of quality and there are some forwards there with it too, Do not understand how they are not performing. I have heard that the coaching staff are not up to scratch and undermine the players abilities.
It's a tough gig coaching a 1st XV. It needs to be a whole school approach with the 1sts being the flagship.
Quality coaching at A's and B's in each age group
Participation numbers to build competition and culture
A school keen to invest, in resources and opportunities
A Director of Rugby with a small or no teaching load to manage it all
While we all see the benefit of a strong rugby program, for some it isn't worth the cost. They just want their students to be able to run around with their mates on the weekend.
Quality coaching at A's and B's in each age group
Participation numbers to build competition and culture
A school keen to invest, in resources and opportunities
A Director of Rugby with a small or no teaching load to manage it all
While we all see the benefit of a strong rugby program, for some it isn't worth the cost. They just want their students to be able to run around with their mates on the weekend.
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Frank Row (1)
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Frank Row (1)
Would be very interesting to see what a new coach could do to the team, it’s unfortunate they have good talent and potential, these talents seeing themselves in the bottom 3 must make them disappointed when they are capable of being a top 3 team as seen in prior years.