Shute Shield 2014
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Bob Davidson (42)
I think he actually said on the ABC game that he wasn't sure whether he qualified. The qualification rules state he doesn't have to have played any games this year as long as he was on rep duty (in Australia) and has been registered with Southern for this year and last year.
Iluvmyfooty
Phil Hardcastle (33)
The only player that might not be available on GF day is Skelton as he is the only one likely to be in the game day 23 for the Bledisoe
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David Codey (61)
Had a quick look at last weeks Uni side.
They fielded 75 points,granted Angus Roberts will free up more points as he is injured.
But they are limited to how many they can add to the run on team.
They fielded 75 points,granted Angus Roberts will free up more points as he is injured.
But they are limited to how many they can add to the run on team.
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Bob Davidson (42)
The teams are on the NSWRU website.
Tilse and McCutcheon are in for Uni, with Hodge at fullback.
Douglas named for Southern, but it's Jake not Kane!
Ben Batger and Grant out for Eastwood, Hingano and Woodhouse in for Manly.
The benches might be interesting.
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Bob Davidson (42)
Roberts = 13 points
Tilse = 8 points
McCutcheon = 8 points
So they're still well under the 100 points.
Due to the vagaries of the rules they could also run a couple of high pointers on for 2 minutes in 3rd grade to qualify them as non-fresh reserves and therefore no points for 1st grade. Most clubs have done it at one time or another.
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Bob Davidson (42)
What about Folau, Foley and Phipps?
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Bob Davidson (42)
IMO it is not the 2 game rule. I believe it would be a injury/rest issue and they haven't been cleared by the Tahs.
Do you think it's just a case that the core Tahs players who played all season are happy enough not playing?
Based on the rules it looks like they could all play or at the very worst apply to NSWRU to play.
Benn Robinson, Kane Douglas, Paddy Ryan could all be playing this weekend if they wanted to presumably.
Based on the rules it looks like they could all play or at the very worst apply to NSWRU to play.
Benn Robinson, Kane Douglas, Paddy Ryan could all be playing this weekend if they wanted to presumably.
All on Wallabies duty. Same with Betham, Skelton, Hooper, Palu.
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Bob Davidson (42)
that's my point - iluvmyfooty said that Skelton was the only Uni player likely to be in the Wallabies 23.
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David Codey (61)
I reckon Blake has got the centres the wrong way around,particularly with the 10 he is sticking with.
They would be much better with Milroy at 10 IMO.
15 continues to be a problem spot for them.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
I really doubt they'd deny Kane Douglas due to a workload issue??? What's in it for them? They don't need his services and Souths would love him and he said himself he wants to play and especially because he's going overseas. Would've been great to see him in the locks with his brother.
Even though he's in Wallabies camp considering he's pretty much no chance to be in the Bledisloe 23 why isn't Latu playing then too? Link has shown plenty of times he wants players playing in the Shute Shield if they're not in the 23. I think there's clearly some kind of restrictions. Not one player has been named that hasn't played at least 2 games.
Even though he's in Wallabies camp considering he's pretty much no chance to be in the Bledisloe 23 why isn't Latu playing then too? Link has shown plenty of times he wants players playing in the Shute Shield if they're not in the 23. I think there's clearly some kind of restrictions. Not one player has been named that hasn't played at least 2 games.
Apparently he was there on Sunday with Jacques Potgieter.
I really hope he does come back to the Tahs one day. He said he'd love to.
I really hope he does come back to the Tahs one day. He said he'd love to.
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Bob Davidson (42)
I just have this feeling that it is formulaic based on number of minutes played or likely number of minutes / games played once NRC is added. It could also be that there is a shadow Wallabies squad. If Cam Treloar was eligible, I can't see how Kane Douglas couldn't be.
I would hope that the Waratahs would still have his best interests in mind 4 days after helping them win the comp despite him not re-signing for next year. He is still under contract and I am sure there are agreed contract and/or RUPA conditions re rest periods.
Iluvmyfooty
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Kane Douglas is going overseas next year and it may be part of his contract that once Super Rugby finished he can't play SS. As for those players in the Wallaby training group they may not be released this week as the game day 23 is not yet chosen. Once this is done early next week they may be released for the GF on the same day as the first Bledisoe. All will be known next week
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Paul McLean (56)
I like the idea of Mali at 12, and Sef has spent considerable time in 13 this year.
Just hope the Woodies stay onside this year instead of living in our back line waiting for intercepts.
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David Codey (61)
Not much chance of an intercept when you have a trainee hooker at 10, and a crash baller @ 12, no matter how offside they are.
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