Charlie Gamble (apparently made his way up through Subbies - a blast from the past). MOM performance. On the bright side (?) that maybe puts Tizzano on the third rung and looking elsewhere.
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We saw it last week vs QLD in the second half and again this weekend that when teams get a decent head of steam we can't seem to arrest the momentum.
Well it seems the rise of a "Neville from the Burbs" through Sydney Suburban Rugby was a little misleading from the Stan crew. More like a talented Kiwi who decided not to mark time behind some fortunate sons from the Shite Shield. Still took a while though.
Hooper return date revealed as Coleman’s Subbie Gamble pays off
.............The New Zealand-born back-rower took an unusual path to the professional game. A highly rated schoolboy player, Gamble was part of the Crusaders’ development program but made the shock decision to start a new life in Sydney just a few years ago.
He pitched up at Petersham to play Subbies rugby, delivering beer and wine for a crust while taking the suburban competition by storm. His performances for the Shammies caught the Waratahs’ attention and earned him a short-term contract, but it wasn’t until Coleman joined the NSW set up that Gamble was given an opportunity.........
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-u...14-p5a4ei.html