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The population and demographics of western Sydney have evolved significantly in this century but the development and nurturing of rugby union talent hasn't appropriately…
Thanks jez, it will be a great opportunity to rebuild a club and provide a pathway for talented youth in the area.
The Penrith Emus are building a future in western Sydney
Indeed Dean, potential success will unravel the spirit and intention of other parties.
The Penrith Emus are building a future in western Sydney
Thanks chook, we are in sore need of positivity 👍
The Penrith Emus are building a future in western Sydney
Thanks Tom, from my understanding and as reported in the SMH by Georgina Robinson, Newcastle are included this season too, subject to meeting conditions:
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/big-names-pitch-in-for-emus-shute-shield-return-20200517-p54trc.html
Locally, there are concerns about the practicality of Newcastle’s participation in 2020:
https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6742673/rugby-union-maitland-coach-matt-thomas-questions-the-way-forward-for-2020/
The Penrith Emus are building a future in western Sydney
Yes Hog, Newcastle have also been included. My understanding is that it will be a representative team from their local competition. How it will operate in terms of playing squad, within the interests of the composite Newcastle clubs, if and when their competition resumes will be the challenge.
The Penrith Emus are building a future in western Sydney
Yes Ken, the Emus are back:
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/big-names-pitch-in-for-emus-shute-shield-return-20200517-p54trc.html
Dave Dennis went to the nearby Richmond High and played Australian Schools and went on to play for the Wallabies. His senior club was Sydney University and shows how a need there is for a strong Western Sydney based club.
The Penrith Emus are building a future in western Sydney
Agree PK, we need rugby to flourish and put politics aside.
The Penrith Emus are building a future in western Sydney