07 Oct Shute Shield: Who’s on first, what’s on second – all the final round machinations
By MARK CASHMAN The teams that will play in the Shute Shield playoffs in 2020 have been decided but there are still a number of pieces...
06 Oct Shute Shield: Club championship on the line, top points scorer remains a race in three
By MARK CASHMAN The coveted club championship and the top points scorers award will go on the line when the final round round of the Shute...
06 Oct Shute Shield: High praise for Gordon’s class of 2020 after win over Penrith
By MARK CASHMAN It’s fair enough to say that Gordon mentor Darren Coleman has done a few laps during his coaching career, won premierships and turned...
05 Oct Shute Shield: West Harbour get the better of arm wrestle against Hunter Wildfires
By MARK CASHMAN West Harbour travelled to Newcastle expecting an arm wrestle against the Hunter Wildfires and in their 41-26 victory on Saturday that’s exactly what...
05 Oct Shute Shield: It’s a try-fest against the Rats but Woods love their work in defence
By MARK CASHMAN Mark Nawaqanitawase flashed over for three tries but it was his side’s defence that had Eastwood coach Ben Batger talking in the wake...
05 Oct Shute Shield: Manly’s late heroics give them perfect end to season against Souths
By MARK CASHMAN Manly Marlins coach Matt McGoldrick has spoken consistently through this year’s Shute Shield about the need for his side to keep working and...
05 Oct Shute Shield: The coaches have their say about all the action from Round 12
By MARK CASHMAN The six teams that will play finals footy in the 2020 Shute Shield have been decided after Round 12 of the competition was...
04 Oct Around The Traps Column: ‘Billy’ takes Gordon job, the numbers game and those swooping magpies
By MARK CASHMAN We’re into the 12th round of the Shute Shield competition and the phone has been ringing hot with all the news and views...
03 Oct Shute Shield: Clark a late scratching for Norths as they prepare for showdown at Uni
By MARK CASHMAN For the second time in as many weeks Northern Suburbs have been forced to make a late change as they prepare for their...
02 Oct Shute Shield: 11 players from nine club feature in final contenders for Catchpole Medal
By MARK CASHMAN The leading contenders for the 2020 Catchpole Medal for the best and fairest player in the Shute Shield have been announced with two...