Believe it or not, we’re already at the halfway point of the 2019 Shute Shield regular season. After nine rounds, four competition separates the top four sides, while there’s just three competition points between fifth and ninth. We checked in with all Shute Shield coaches to find out what they’ve thought of the season so far and what they’re expecting in the months ahead. Photo: Karen Watson Mark Gerrard: Warringah - 3rd (28pts, 6 wins) How would you describe your start to the season? Are you where you thought you would be at this point of the year? “It’s been a little disrupted at times and injuries don’t help but overall, I’ve been happy with the progress of the group,” first year coach Mark Gerrard said.  “We can still be a lot better in all areas though which is a good thing at this time of the season.  “Top four was the aim at the start of the year, but we know that now that we’re there, everyone will be out to get us in the secon