Sydney Subbies 2016
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Heavyd
Nev Cottrell (35)
An all in in a 10's tournament! Bodes well for the session proper. Subbies better fire up the judiciary early!!
SubbiesVeteran
Herbert Moran (7)
Righto that time again
Predictions for Top 4 in Each Division
Div 1
Colleagues
Balmain
Knox
Drummoyne
Div 2
Newport
Forest
Hills
UNSW/ Hunters Hill
Div 3
Redfield
Brothers
Beecroft
UWSH
Div 4
Blacktown
Canterbury
Sydney Irish
Sydney Harlequins
Always the unknown in Div 6 so wont even attempt
Predictions for Top 4 in Each Division
Div 1
Colleagues
Balmain
Knox
Drummoyne
Div 2
Newport
Forest
Hills
UNSW/ Hunters Hill
Div 3
Redfield
Brothers
Beecroft
UWSH
Div 4
Blacktown
Canterbury
Sydney Irish
Sydney Harlequins
Always the unknown in Div 6 so wont even attempt
Ozzie Bob
Charlie Fox (21)
Are you talking club champs or top 4 in first grade?
I think Div 3 will be very interesting with the three new clubs (Iggies, Beecroft and Brothers) pushing for club champs along with Redfield
thetraitor
Chris McKivat (8)
He must mean club because there's no way Hills 1st grade will be top 4 in Div 2.
I'd replace them with Barker or Waverley.
Ozzie Bob
Charlie Fox (21)
SubbiesVeteran
Herbert Moran (7)
Hills were surprise packets last year only a bonus point away from making the 4
UNSW new coach could do wonders had a strong colts which should filter through the grades for a stronger showing this year
Waverely will be strong but will they adapt to the style of play in Div 2 Straight away, had a strong set piece last year
Hunters Hill you never know each year with them will be interesting if the Cheque Book comes out again this year
Newport always strong in 1st grade but need to gain some handy lower grade players to step incase of injuries
Forest reports players have retired they will still be a very strong out fit very good 1st and 2nd grade units so a couple of retirements should do no harm
Barker if they can keep players from traveling or injuries this year should find themselves back around the top again this year
Blue Mountains Normally strong 1st half of the season club but need to finish it off at the business end in higher grades
UNSW new coach could do wonders had a strong colts which should filter through the grades for a stronger showing this year
Waverely will be strong but will they adapt to the style of play in Div 2 Straight away, had a strong set piece last year
Hunters Hill you never know each year with them will be interesting if the Cheque Book comes out again this year
Newport always strong in 1st grade but need to gain some handy lower grade players to step incase of injuries
Forest reports players have retired they will still be a very strong out fit very good 1st and 2nd grade units so a couple of retirements should do no harm
Barker if they can keep players from traveling or injuries this year should find themselves back around the top again this year
Blue Mountains Normally strong 1st half of the season club but need to finish it off at the business end in higher grades
Seagull Butler
Chris McKivat (8)
What it does for the season is give you a lot of confidence, and gives your team-mates a good excuse for beers and celebrations.
A massive shout-out to the Drummoyne team who grabbed their second tent and took it over to an injured player from another team (I think Menai) while he was waiting for an ambo.
Ozzie Bob
Charlie Fox (21)
Crashy! I can tell you they have a new president and have a tour to Bathurst this weekend and a trial against Knox the weekend after. Apart from that i know nothing!
I notice that the Div 3 draw has been done and 4-6 to be done ASAP. Any word on the lower division structures?
Heavyd
Nev Cottrell (35)
Hearing mixed signals from clubs. In the eastern suburbs clubs like Waverley and UNSW are reporting an influx of new players (poms, scots, irish ex pats and travellers). In the north clubs like St Ives, Newport, Forest ,Brothers and Oatley in the south are concerned around lower grade numbers. In the bible belt (Hills, ROBs, Epping, Rouse Hill) they have that many players they don't know what to do with them all. Yet KOBs and Hawkesbury Valley scratching around for players. Lets see what happens post trials as to how clubs wash up.
Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
I think we've regularly been getting 45-ish to training, but that is no sign we're going to field competitive grades, or have enough players in each position for three grades.
I'll be along tonight to have a look as they've finally moved training to Wednesday.
Official report from our FB page:
Storage King Charity Shield Victors!
Last Saturday the Renegades travelled to Bateau Bay on the central coast to take on The Entrance Rams in the innaugral Storage King Charity Shield Game.
On a very hot day out at the office, the Renegades kicked off running into the sun and a strong sea breeze. The first half was a close encounter and The Entrance managed to take advantage of the wind behind them to cross the line just before half time.
With the wind behind the Renegades in the second half, the boys started to stamp their authority and score an un-answered 5 tries to take the victory.
A great day was put on by our hosts including a hungi with beverages that were provided post match with all proceeds being split between the two clubs charities (The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Gosford Children's Hospital- Blue Room).
Charity totals to be advised in coming days.
Special thank you to Storage King Rouse Hill and Russell and the boys from the Rams for the great day. We look forward to reciprocating next year.
I'll be along tonight to have a look as they've finally moved training to Wednesday.
Official report from our FB page:
Storage King Charity Shield Victors!
Last Saturday the Renegades travelled to Bateau Bay on the central coast to take on The Entrance Rams in the innaugral Storage King Charity Shield Game.
On a very hot day out at the office, the Renegades kicked off running into the sun and a strong sea breeze. The first half was a close encounter and The Entrance managed to take advantage of the wind behind them to cross the line just before half time.
With the wind behind the Renegades in the second half, the boys started to stamp their authority and score an un-answered 5 tries to take the victory.
A great day was put on by our hosts including a hungi with beverages that were provided post match with all proceeds being split between the two clubs charities (The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Gosford Children's Hospital- Blue Room).
Charity totals to be advised in coming days.
Special thank you to Storage King Rouse Hill and Russell and the boys from the Rams for the great day. We look forward to reciprocating next year.
Prodigy
Alex Ross (28)
Not sure I'd say Epping have that many players they don't know what to do with them all, but we are looking alright.
Could do with some colts and some extra hands as team officials though.
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Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
According to everyone who was at training tonight, about 15-20 blokes from the weekend weren't at training, and I certainly know a few of these reported in on FB that they weren't able to make it.
But yes, numbers are healthy. Had a couple of forward packs and probably three backlines.
Now the tricky balancing game of keeping guys interested while trying to win games comes into play. And as 2nd Grade co-coach, I get to pick up the scraps from First Grade and try to take on the eager beavers from 3rd Grade
But yes, numbers are healthy. Had a couple of forward packs and probably three backlines.
Now the tricky balancing game of keeping guys interested while trying to win games comes into play. And as 2nd Grade co-coach, I get to pick up the scraps from First Grade and try to take on the eager beavers from 3rd Grade
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