2015 Shute Shield Season Preview: Part One
by Paul Cook -
The new Shute Shield season kicks off this Saturday with 12 teams facing off over 18 rounds to vie for six finals places and a shot at title glory. With half the competition boasting a new coaching set-up and plenty of player movements to discuss, Rugby News went around the grounds to find out the lie of the land and how your side is looking for 2015...
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EASTWOOD with John Manenti
Last Season's Ladder Placing: 2nd - 74pts (Champions)
Ins: None
Outs: Andrew Clyne (long term injury); Jed Gillespie; Pierre Hola; Pat Sio (leaves in June)
Captain: Hugh Perrett
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With three Grand Final appearances, two Premierships and four Minor Premierships in his five seasons in charge at Eastwood, head coach Jo