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Grammar naziInteresting use of we're instead of were. (Sorry had to do it).
Grammar naziInteresting use of we're instead of were. (Sorry had to do it).
Eastcoast what are your thoughts about the structure of the Div 1 draw and how it’s going to impact the finals based off who clubs only have to play once?What a week for a Holiday! - Come back and see 4 upsets in Div 1.
The mid season break is going to be interesting to see how teams respond.
Euro trip season is arriving if not arrived for some Clubs. Can dramatically lump some Clubs in a hole with Colts especially.
I would have loved a trip up to Lapstone in the middle of Winter. But given how congested the table is, I dont think any game is easy. Could go from 2nd to 7th in a week with certain results.Eastcoast what are your thoughts about the structure of the Div 1 draw and how it’s going to impact the finals based off who clubs only have to play once?
Your boys must be cheering not having to travel to Lapstone to play a red hot mountains outfit this year? Though St Pats in the last round could be a stumbling block for your finals chances.
Do clubs legitimately know they have 15-20 guys leaving?
I think their would be heaps of Clubs with this many at least. May not be the rest of the season for some but got to expect 3-4 rounds of missing large chunks.I would have loved a trip up to Lapstone in the middle of Winter. But given how congested the table is, I dont think any game is easy. Could go from 2nd to 7th in a week with certain results.
Hopefully St Pats have given up in Kentwell by the last round and put their focus into a Lower grade premiership UNSW style.
Do clubs legitimately know they have 15-20 guys leaving?
got to expect 3-4 rounds of missing large chunks.
Newports are gone for the session. They dont go for 3-4 weeks, they go for 2-3 months.And will they bother coming back? Only for finals teams I'm guessing.
Newports are gone for the session. They dont go for 3-4 weeks, they go for 2-3 months.
Div 1 - can't say much at this point as CC has only just started counting
There are no clear indicators as to strength at this point based on First, Second, and Colts, as it has become a real mix.
St Pats only getting 1 win in Kentwell is about as indicative as Forest getting 2. Pats also rule the roost in Colts...
It boggles the mind that Waverley can win Barbour Cup one year, and then forfeit 2 of its 6 games the next. Maybe their connections to local SRU clubs got interrupted?
Div 2
Lindfield streets ahead on 1506 (UNSW 1078) and looking like they'll take almost everything. Chance of promotion but means 2 x 1st Division clubs must come down.
At the other end of things:
Briars 584
Epping 534
Valley 334
I think given their numbers, Epping are OK to stay (Colts being the question mark), but Valley might welcome Div 3. Briars might get a bit of a launch after knocking over Newport and will want to stay up there.
Div 3
Beecroft surely have to go up? Look like they've got talent in depth.
Sydney Harbour are next cab off the rank but can't field 2s off their own bat, so 3s is definitely out.
Savers to drop. Not able to sustain their momentum and look to have a rebuild on their hands.
Div 4
Merrylands will want to go up off dominant showings for the first half of the year. The challenge will be finding Colts as it doesn't look like Div 3 is going back to 3 Grades any time soon.
Most of the other clubs are stable in this area, but the JVs of Saints/Cove and Wakehurst/Brothers might not last.
Div 5
Is anyone here capable of fielding a second team regularly?
I see KOBs are having a few cracks at Halligan Cup, and did so last year, but the desire doesn't seem to be there to stretch their resources.
Lol, pretty sure Stirling Mortlock is just fishing there. Newport won't be going anywhere and I wonder if there's really that many top tier squad members heading offNewport don't shouldn't concern too many. Strong proud club that can turn it around pretty easily and always fronts teams.
Should start lurking around Rat Park. A lot of their 1st Grade might be looking for the exit after this season.
Will Newport still be running a 3rd Grade and Colts then?
Cheers Pfitzy, Is there anywhere where is states the points and gradings for wins/losses/forfeits?
Ive just been plodding along under the guise of, win games get points. Higher the grade the more the points.