GAME
PLAN

#1

Target: Fewest Points Against

WORK ETHIC

Train as you play. No walking.

Better wrong and decisive than right and passive.

Challenge the opposition by challenging ourselves.

Training reflects games.

ATTACK

High skill. Challenge opposition.

BELIEF

Trust our skills. Keep attacking.

Share leadership and own your responsibilities.

Team Standards

Non-Negotiable

Team Identity

Fast. Connected.
Play what's in front
Decisions early. No hesitation.
Pressure every phase
Win collisions
Reload and go again
80 minutes. Stay in it.

Game Areas

TransitionSet PieceAttackContactDefence

Lineout

90%

Own ball

Clean, fast delivery
Pressure opposition throw

Scrum

100%

Own ball

Stable platform
Apply pressure

Attack

Reload faster than the defence
Core skills first - catch, pass, support, breakdown
Use the 3F's (Feet, Fight, Finish)
All 15 as decision-makers
Know roles, shapes, exits

Defence

Tough. Physical. Relentless.
Work rate
Presence - talk, body language
On the ball - accelerate
Off the ball - stay square
Win collisions - bodies in front
Repeat

Attack System

Select a category

Street

Central field zone

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Best attacking zone for backs
Space available
Create mismatches
Play fast and wide options

Sidewalk

Between Street & Tramlines

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if ball getd caught 9 + winger early comms
Tell Batman/Lion to fold or close space
Decision depends on blind-side defenders
If fewer than 3 defenders, play 9 / 15 / wing/ Fiji

Tramlines

Inside 15m channels

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Edge of the field
Limited space
Force decisions
Opportunity to isolate defenders

Direction Calls

BLACK

Off 9 to pod

RED

Off 9 to 10/12

SUNSHINE

Change direction off 9

PINK

Off 9 out the back to playmaker

BATMAN

Props & Hooker (1, 2, 3)

LION

Locks & No.8 (4, 5, 8)

FIJI

Flankers (6, 7)

Lineout System

Click calls to expand

Attacking Calls ? 80/70 Formation

50 & 40 Man Formations

Success KPIs

90%

Own throw success

85%

Delivery quality

20%

Opp turnover

70%

Opp unwanted del.

Formation Codes

404-man lineout, 9 at receiver - L-E-O

505-man lineout, 9 at receiver - L-O-U-T

70Full lineout (inside our 40m) - L-I-N-E-O-U-T

80Full lineout (outside 40m) - L-I-N-E-O-U-T

1Ball delivery: Off the top

2Ball delivery: Down and feed

3Ball delivery: Drive

Calling Structure

Pre-call made on the way to the lineout

Front prop passes call onto hooker on the way to the lineout

Pre-call activated by trigger. Alpha/Zulu off is called if can't use standard

Execution keys: patience with triggers, clear gaps, effective delivery, speed of lift

Defensive System

Select side & zone

Mindset - Total Commitment

Workrate - relentless + discipline
Inside the ball - Hunt Hard / Concrete
On the ball - Accelerate through contact
Outside the ball - Square up
Violence at contact - bodies in front

Line Principles - 13 On Feet / 2 @ Breakdown

AXE

1st tackler - low chop, dominant tackle. Roll away if non-dominant with ruck.

HUNT

Inside defender - attack the ball if space; fight to slow ball if bodies present.

DOUBLE HUNT

2nd inside defender at the tackle - reads breakdown, decides counter ruck.

COP

Outside the Axe - holds width, organises fold, 2nd tackler if overs run.

Defensive Calls

Call	Action
READY, UP	Line call led by '1' defender
HAMMER	Linespeed call when we have good numbers
HOVER	Movement call when we have poor numbers
STORM	Red Zone change-up - aggressive up-and-in, 100% commitment
RED	Linebreak / tap defence call
ICE	Counter ruck
SPACE	Get past the ball
STEAL	Pilfer attempt

Scrum Defence by Side & Zone

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Development

Off-Pitch Standards

The Donau Development space is built as a practical learning layer around the performance program. Each module gives players and coaches a clear place to revisit pathway guidance, habits, and standards that support long-term growth.

Development Pillars

Module Status

Player Pathway

Progression Standards

Fuel & Recovery

Fuel & Habits

Athletic Development

Athletic Framework

Player Wellbeing

Recovery & Balance

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