Sydney Subbies 2025

[Pfitzy]

The realist in me says penrith having 2 teams in 2026 is probably our ceiling at this point.

If that group photo of yours is in any way accurate - 22 players present and 22 absent, I reckon anything could happen

 

[Fletch]

Yep had an entire team injured after round 3.
See what happens come pre season!

 

[Odyssey_Park the 2nd]

If that group photo of yours is in any way accurate - 22 players present and 22 absent, I reckon anything could happen

I reckon that’s a pretty common trait for a lot of clubs in Subbies. At least 50% of your players unavailable for a variety of reasons each week. It’s one if the hardest things to do in Subbies is keep chasing those fringe guys each week. It’s so up and down.

 

[Pfitzy]

I reckon that’s a pretty common trait for a lot of clubs in Subbies. At least 50% of your players unavailable for a variety of reasons each week. It’s one if the hardest things to do in Subbies is keep chasing those fringe guys each week. It’s so up and down.

Equally challenging is getting guys to back up for the next game

It's at least good to know those who are regular absences e.g. we had someone who worked away every second week, but we knew that and could cater for it, and he mostly played 2nd Grade as a result.

We always aimed for a core 20 around First Grade, then the rest knew they were playing 2s.

 

[Pfitzy]

Hopefully having a Colts next year alleviates some of the bench issues with Grade as well. In theory you should have at least 2 full benches for Grade when you've got Colts coming off the field. Fingers crossed!

 

[Fletch]

I reckon that’s a pretty common trait for a lot of clubs in Subbies. At least 50% of your players unavailable for a variety of reasons each week. It’s one if the hardest things to do in Subbies is keep chasing those fringe guys each week. It’s so up and down.

Truth be told there’s probably another 22 that filled in which we didn’t name.

I’m still getting my head around numbers in subbies land