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 Systems

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T

Lineout System Primary

TEMPO

Structured calling architecture

Full-system lineout framework. Positions coded by TEMPO. Process-driven and consistent — built to win the source every time.

Throw Zones Maul Sequences Signal Library 5·6·7 Man

S

Lineout System Companion

SPARK

Adaptive identification system

Prescriptive coaching framework for reliability under pressure. Five principles govern all lineout decisions from source to delivery.

Attack Shapes Formations Maul Defence Throwing

90%Own throw target

85%Delivery quality

20%Opp turnover rate

70%Opp unwanted del.

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

Athletic Development

Athletic Framework

Fuel & Recovery

Fuel & Habits

Player Wellbeing

Recovery & Balance

Player Pathway

Progression Standards

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