Subbies 2023!
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HogansHeros
Syd Malcolm (24)
Going to be a more common occurance in the future
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
This makes sense tbh. Any idea on structure? Games at LC or Ryde?
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Hard decision if true. Both can suck for parking
At least Tantallon has the change sheds next to the ground.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Brand new ones as well. Although no idea if it’s senior or just for LC juniors and LC Tigers RL.
These things suck but have to be faced. Other clubs have done the head in the sand approach which to my knowledge is yet to produce a positive outcome.
These things suck but have to be faced. Other clubs have done the head in the sand approach which to my knowledge is yet to produce a positive outcome.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Let it sing
Stan Wickham (3)
Sad news to hear about Cluch TV today going into administration. Obviously had the odd glitch but having matches streamed is a game changer and lets hope someone puts their hand up to cover the 2024 season
WoodyWoodsman
Sydney Middleton (9)
Discussion in the Australian Rugby Shield chat about Brisbane Subbies being invited into the tournament after the Northern Territory pulled out.
If Subbies put forward a rep team, who is in?
If Subbies put forward a rep team, who is in?
Denistone_Dennis
Chris McKivat (8)
Thats pretty much just a Div 1 selection side, given the dropoff in standard not many playing below Div 1 could make that side.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Think there would be plenty of individuals that could make it below the Gold lined change rooms of Div 1.
Denistone_Dennis
Chris McKivat (8)
Not about being elitist, just the standard of play and player.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Maybe of play, but not player. There would be guys in sides like Lindfield, Newport, Harbour that would kill it if put into a Div 1 side.
Even individuals in lower table sides would be up to it. They just play on a side not going well but want to play with mates or are loyal.
The side would be made up of Div 1 tbh but probably out of ease more than anything.
Even individuals in lower table sides would be up to it. They just play on a side not going well but want to play with mates or are loyal.
The side would be made up of Div 1 tbh but probably out of ease more than anything.
Eastcoast
Larry Dwyer (12)
What about the blokes who have won the medals in the lower Divs over the last few years. They obviously have a fair bit of skill and would probably make Div 1 1st grade if they changed clubs.
Also availability comes into it as well. A few Div 1 boys may choose not to play given the time of year.
What happened to those Inter Division rep games they used to have prior to COVID?
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
Medals are an indicator, but they're not always precise e.g. Renegades finished dead last a few seasons back, but one of our guys got the McLean medal because he was consistently getting ref points as the standout in our team. Other clubs had a few guys who were pretty good as well, so they tended to share points.
Not sure about inter-division. We'd mooted something like a North v South game but it is hard to get engagement across clubs.
Subbies Rep team was a fair bit of cash to run and a headache for clubs to get their guys involved. I think time is a big factor as well.
LRUsoldier
Allen Oxlade (6)
Selection of the subbies representative team would be difficult. I understand players like Matt Teki are playing lower divisions, however I would assume that’s because they want less commitment.
It would have to be done via nomination and an inter squad match. The bulk of the players should come from division one and the premier division two sides.
It would have to be done via nomination and an inter squad match. The bulk of the players should come from division one and the premier division two sides.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
Coaches use to nominate players to then go so wider training and no doubt reputation and division would help.
Coaches never sent anyone truly out of their depth from what I knew of. Some blokes enjoyed the chance to play a rep game even if from the lower divs and then play with mates again.
Coaches never sent anyone truly out of their depth from what I knew of. Some blokes enjoyed the chance to play a rep game even if from the lower divs and then play with mates again.
TheBigArvo
Sydney Middleton (9)
Is it time to bring up the clubs with Shute players playing lower grades???
A couple of Div rep side hit outs could be a great dvd to the Subbies season. We did a Div 2 vs Div 3 rep side at Brookvale about 10 years ago. Could be a great way to end the season. But as always need the players to buy in and be involved.
A couple of Div rep side hit outs could be a great dvd to the Subbies season. We did a Div 2 vs Div 3 rep side at Brookvale about 10 years ago. Could be a great way to end the season. But as always need the players to buy in and be involved.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
That's why you have coaches approach and nominate players. The ones that say yes are the ones that 'buy in'.
Just selecting a side from Subbies admin will be met with at least 50% saying no thanks I'd guess. From there it's a diminished product.
Just selecting a side from Subbies admin will be met with at least 50% saying no thanks I'd guess. From there it's a diminished product.