Sydney Subbies 2022

[Ozzie Bob]

Latham Park claims another scalp from the looks of the cluch coverage.

I presume it’s the colts game as there is not score on Fusesport?

 

[Ozzie Bob]

Barker forfeiting second grade. Terrible news for our lower grades guys. Got stitched up by Uni last time we played them and now again.
Thanks Barker!

Yeah not great that we had to forfeit. Not sure why we are down on players but a few 2nd graders listed in 1’s team sheet this week

 

[Uzi1989]

Div 2 round 11

First set of reverse fixtures this week, will be interesting to compare results.

Beecroft v Newport - Despite us being at home Newport should be way too strong for us. If we can keep the score respectable that will give us a bit of confidence heading into some more winnable games. Newport by 25+

Briars v Lindfield - Briars will be burning they choked away a solid lead against Hills last weekend. Lindfield should get the job done away from home but they’ll be made to work for it. Lindfield by 12.

Old Iggies v Quins - Wheels have fallen off at Ryde after getting towelled up by Valley. Quins coming off a tryfest loss against UNSW. If they’re able to put 31 points on them you would imagine they could back that attacking performance up against a depleted old ignatians side. Quins by 30+

UNSW v Old Barker - Match of the round for me. Should be a good contest to start but I feel that UNSW will pull away in the second half. UNSW by 18

Blacktown v Hawkesbury Valley - #prayforblacktown We’ll see triple digits here.

In total, I don’t see any change in results from round 3 matchups. I would imagine that would stay the same for other rounds seeing as most teams have stayed at a consistent level.

Wow you were 3 points of triple figures with the Blacktown and Hawkesbury game with the score being 102-5

 

[Pfitzy]

Renegades had a tight one against the Staggies today at the Field Of Dreams. Don't give them half a gap - serious wheels on the outside! We managed to take care of it up front but it was a close run thing.

 

[Prodigy]

Yeah not great that we had to forfeit. Not sure why we are down on players but a few 2nd graders listed in 1’s team sheet this week

12 reserves named that weren’t in colts or first grade starting teams. Should have been able to run twos with that.
We did today, with no colts and lower grades on the other side of Sydney.

 

[Prodigy]

What happened Prodigy? Thought you had them picked for div 2 next year??

Yeah, kind of expecting that their colts filter through and then more come on board.
When you name 12 fresh subs, you’d think another grade is a chance

 

[Pfitzy]

Yeah, kind of expecting that their colts filter through and then more come on board.

One of the things a couple of clubs have said: having Colts play after Thirds can hurt senior numbers in the longer term. Expecting the Thirsties to stick around for two hours to back up for 2s can be an issue.

Of course the Colts are the guys who you want filling your reserve Grade, ready for the big time in a year or two.

 

[Pfitzy]

What happened between Sea-Lice and Irish today? Fusesport says the match was abandoned... (and not postponed due to the weather)

Usually only happens when a match startsn and doesn't make halftime. Could be a serious injury but I really hope not. There have been enough of those recently

 

[Mangoman]

Usually only happens when a match startsn and doesn't make halftime. Could be a serious injury but I really hope not. There have been enough of those recently

Thankfully only seems to be the fact that Forshaw 2 was more like a mangrove than a rugby field...makes sense to have called it off.

 

[Mangoman]

One of the things a couple of clubs have said: having Colts play after Thirds can hurt senior numbers in the longer term. Expecting the Thirsties to stick around for two hours to back up for 2s can be an issue.

Of course the Colts are the guys who you want filling your reserve Grade, ready for the big time in a year or two.

I’ve never understood why colts are placed where they are in the match day layout. Why not put them to kick off the day and then they can filter in where they belong from there. Not every Colt belongs playing 1st and 2nd grade. Put them at the beginning of the day and let clubs work it out from there themselves

 

[Uzi1989]

I’ve never understood why colts are placed where they are in the match day layout. Why not put them to kick off the day and then they can filter in where they belong from there. Not every Colt belongs playing 1st and 2nd grade. Put them at the beginning of the day and let clubs work it out from there themselves

I love your thinking @Mangoman

 

[Pfitzy]

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Thankfully only seems to be the fact that Forshaw 2 was more like a mangrove than a rugby field...makes sense to have called it off.

Crikey. Not the best field at the best of times,I should add.

Meanwhile in Kellyville:

 

[Denistone_Dennis]

Why was HV allowed to score over 100 against Blacktown?!

Yes, I get it it that its a game, and there are no mercy rules in Subbies - but what benefit is there to smash Blacktown and rub their noses even further?!

The ref should have called stumps when the scoreline difference was around 70/ 80 - and not let it get to over three figures. Wouldn't all bonus points be accrued earlier?

That result will not help Blacktown at all, and may be a catalyst for them to forfeit some (or all) remaining matches this season...

The referee isn't in control. The captains have to agree, then speak to ref.

 

[Pfitzy]

The referee isn't in control. The captains have to agree, then speak to ref.

Agreed. The ref can ask, but the captains will make the call. And then it will depend on pride,

 

[Fat Pigeon]

Why was HV allowed to score over 100 against Blacktown?!

Yes, I get it it that its a game, and there are no mercy rules in Subbies - but what benefit is there to smash Blacktown and rub their noses even further?!

The ref should have called stumps when the scoreline difference was around 70/ 80 - and not let it get to over three figures. Wouldn't all bonus points be accrued earlier?

That result will not help Blacktown at all, and may be a catalyst for them to forfeit some (or all) remaining matches this season...

The club president should be taking the Blacktown team out for Thai at the end of the season followed by dinner to celebrate their commitment

 

[Pfitzy]

The ref is usually the most sensible one on the field at times like this, and for the sake of both teams, and the game, needs to put a game to bed before the end of full time.

If in the ref's opinion, it becomes a player safety issue, then definitely. Until then, let the boys play.

HVRU don't look like they need +97 points, given for/against is unlikely to split positions on the table.

Blacktown are not ones to shy away from a contest, regardless.

 

[Waterloo_Ned]

While we sit 12 points outside Barker at 6th in Barraclough, the Quinns still believe we can get it done. We have two games in hand vs Lindfield and Iggies, before a favourable 2nd round against Briars, Blacktown and Beecroft.

In Div 4, the top 5 looks set, but has anyone noticed the late season charge at Rouse Hill? 4 wins in a row.

 

[Pfitzy]

We have two games in hand vs Lindfield and Iggies, before a favourable 2nd round against Briars, Blacktown and Beecroft.

Have they found a date for Iggies? Lindfield takes up your last wet weather week according to the current draw.

 

[Pfitzy]

In Div 4, the top 5 looks set, but has anyone noticed the late season charge at Rouse HillRenegades Rugby? 4 wins in a row.

Fixed #rebrand

First half of the season we played against sides mainly in the top of the table. Since then we've had a string of clubs fighting more at our level, and our selections have been more consistent, which helps.

We're 6th right now but Mac Uni are 2 points back with a game in hand.

We play them next weekend for our Round 4 washout. Winner is in outright 6th at that point.

After that, we've got Epping (running 3rd) and Savers (2nd) so big hill to climb if we want to keep 6th spot.

Mac Uni have a slightly easier road, with Canterbury (12th) and Chatswood (9th), as well as needing to play their washout from the weekend against Raptors (8th). At this point you'd say they are near-certainties to beat Canterbury and a good chance at beating Chatswood and Raptors.

Optimist me says we can do it. Realist me says Mac Uni probably get there.

We always knew it would be tough, playing Epping and Savers twice. However, that's no excuse for our form at Chatswood and failing to shut out the Redfield game.

 

[Pfitzy]

Grose Cup: our seconds put the pressure right back on themselves with the loss to Chatswood. However that part of the table is very congested and, with all clubs bar HAC having a game in hand (Saints with 2), the last finals spot is still up for grabs for basically any of the 5 clubs.

We've got 8 bonus points this year: 2BP wins, 3 from close losses, and 3 x 4 tries elsewhere (1 draw and 2 losses). Could be in outright 6th bar a kick here or a missed tackle there - consistency!