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QLD GPS Rugby 2019

Beer Baron

Beer Baron

Phil Hardcastle (33)
TheKing said:
This is true. Both schools need to sign off on the stream for it to go ahead.

DoubleTake have streamed at far more difficult venues than Northgate. Technical issues are not the reason BGS hasn't been streamed.

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It was a big day of GPS coverage in the Courier-Mail yesterday. Feel free to support the coverage by giving these links a click.

The Papua New Guinean phenom who set the all-time GPS tryscoring record with 19 in 7 games in 1997, then disappeared: https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...n/news-story/56cc1c0ac45d18f9d0b52828ec25667a

Team lists are out, with Terrace boosted by return of QLD Schoolboys prop from injury: https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...d/news-story/b620afb95c137a2a7bd4996239192c04

Terrace plotting GPS heist for the ages: https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...e/news-story/54356dfd34e08a0f8741c8f84505fe30
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I'd be interested if any player has sparked the crowd interest to the levels that Stiggy did. While Ponga, JOC (James O'Connor), Flatley get mentioned in best footballer - Stiggy had the whole crowd on their feet every time he touched the ball. Literally.
 
All over it

All over it

Allen Oxlade (6)
Blue & white said:
I think you are right-and at a very robust GPS Dir of Sports meeting last week -the same message was conveyed . From next year on there is great concern that it is simply a race for 3rd behind NC/TSS.

But really is that any different from tennis (BBC/BGS) or rowing (NC/TSS) or swimming (BGS/TSS)? Once gain the safety factor/mercy rule was mentioned
We cannot let our 100 year history become like NSW 6 team comp.Solutions?
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Unfortunately, rugby dominance or dynasties will always be frowned upon harder than other non-contact sports as safety is not an issue. The onus lays on the other schools to build and continue striving for improvements. We shouldn’t place limitations on the dominant schools and programs if we are passionate about maintaining the brilliance of GPS Sport. If we look over the past 10 years, sports and various programs have far more one-sided competitions.
 
Garry Owens

Garry Owens

Alan Cameron (40)
I heard 38-31 - Nudgee over Terrace

49-0 - BBC over Grammar

44-13 - Ippy over da Woomba

Not absolutely sure on this next one but I heard TSS was 70 something over State High at 10 something
 
Garry Owens

Garry Owens

Alan Cameron (40)
Well not 70 something but High have yielded 145 odd points to 3 of the top 4 teams of the competition in the first 3 rounds

And from what I can tell , they seem to be at reasonably full strength perhaps without their best 9 option and with one of their outside backs gradually working his way back in
 
fairplay

fairplay

Johnnie Wallace (23)
fairplay said:
More high score one-way games predicted for next week. May need a mercy rule such is the two tiered nature of the comp this year.



NC vs GT

BBC vs BGS

TSS vs BSHS

IGS vs TGS



I expect Churchie will be kind of glad to have the weekend off. 101 points against in two games has got to suck. State high has had 100 points against and still has TSS next round. Ouch! Home teams by 40 again next week. BBC to absolutely whack BGS and put in a clinical 70 minute performance breaking 50 points and yes,..all three other teams playing away to get at least 40 points put on them also.
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Dang! Close again.
 
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The Engine Room

Ward Prentice (10)
The insurance companies and lawyers are well involved in this discussion. The arms race that has become GPS rugby is a huge liability.


Blue & white said:
I think you are right-and at a very robust GPS Dir of Sports meeting last week -the same message was conveyed . From next year on there is great concern that it is simply a race for 3rd behind NC/TSS.

But really is that any different from tennis (BBC/BGS) or rowing (NC/TSS) or swimming (BGS/TSS)? Once gain the safety factor/mercy rule was mentioned
We cannot let our 100 year history become like NSW 6 team comp.Solutions?
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Patriot

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I reckon 85% of games played between NC and GT had uncontested scrums,including some A games. I was at a jnr club game today and watched a team with an experienced front row call uncontested scrums, not because of injury but because they were being completely dominated by their opponents. This allowed the team to be more competitive, it evened up the contest somewhat. This is a deliberate tactic and referees never question the motives. It’s disgraceful and teams that take advantage of the rule should not be credited with a win should they be ahead at full time.
 
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RedsRugbyfan101

Allen Oxlade (6)
Patriot said:
I reckon 85% of games played between NC and GT had uncontested scrums,including some A games. I was at a jnr club game today and watched a team with an experienced front row call uncontested scrums, not because of injury but because they were being completely dominated by their opponents. This allowed the team to be more competitive, it evened up the contest somewhat. This is a deliberate tactic and referees never question the motives. It’s disgraceful and teams that take advantage of the rule should not be credited with a win should they be ahead at full time.
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Undoubtedly teams take advantage of calling uncontested scrums. However, referees in junior games don't have a choice/can't question the motive/reason behind it.
 
All over it

All over it

Allen Oxlade (6)
BBC had their best performance yet IMO. Grammar’s line speed proved to be effective for the first 10-15 mins but appeared to become deflated after conceding two tries.

The atmosphere was non-existent from the back-end of the first half onwards. A weird experience in comparison to previous seasons.
However, the 2nds game was a thriller resulting in 24-21 victory to BBC after a last minute try.

Good to see Wald and Westcott return. BBC are expected to have the entirety of the injured list back for Ipswich or thereabouts. Positive signs for the squad heading into vital matches after the bye-round.
 
DRFC

DRFC

Frank Nicholson (4)
Patriot said:
I reckon 85% of games played between NC and GT had uncontested scrums,including some A games. I was at a jnr club game today and watched a team with an experienced front row call uncontested scrums, not because of injury but because they were being completely dominated by their opponents. This allowed the team to be more competitive, it evened up the contest somewhat. This is a deliberate tactic and referees never question the motives. It’s disgraceful and teams that take advantage of the rule should not be credited with a win should they be ahead at full time.
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Totally agree with you with this.
Even in the younger age groups scrums can win matches, imagine being a front rower and putting in all the hard work pre season for them to call uncontested just because your too strong for them.
 
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