Warringah 2017 Shute Shield Season Review – With Darren Coleman
The Warringah rugby club experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in 2017.
On the field, the club welcomed a new coaching staff and its first grade side finally appeared ready to fulfil its potential, after falling just short on a number of occasions.
But the club and the wider rugby community were rocked by the tragic passing of lower grader Lachie Ward, brother of first grader Sam, during a match at Pittwater in June.
What happened in the months that followed exemplified everything that is good about grassroots footy and Rugby News caught up with premiership coach Darren Coleman to recap Warringah’s season.
Overview with Darren Coleman:
“It was a memorable season in many ways but obviously grand final day was the highlight. It was an amazing day and it was great to share it with a fantastic bunch of boys who found a way to push though a lot of adversity during the year,” Coleman said.
“We spoke about winning a premiership at the very start o