Shute Shield: Ben Batger picks the best Eastwood XV of his time
After reading a fantastic yarn by Josh Holmes on the Northern Beaches Sports Tribune, we thought we'd borrow the concept (with permission) and get players from various Shute Shield clubs to name their best team of all time.
To clarify, this team is from the perspective of the player and will largely feature individuals from that player's era.
It might not completely fill the void left while the rugby season is on hold, but hopefully it'll help kill a little time.
By Ben Batger
I’ve been going to TG Millner every week over winter for the last 17 years so it does feel strange to be away from the place during winter.
But that has given me some time and what better way to spend it than by naming the best Eastwood XV since I first started playing grade in 2004 to 2020, where I am currently head coach.
My only criteria for the team below is that I had to have either played with or coached the player.
1. Benn Robinson
I debuted with Benn back in 2004 and that year