QLD GPS Rugby 2016
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Kefu just got the gig as coach of Tonga so he may only be around for occasional visits.
Slimjim1966
Frank Nicholson (4)
Apart from the GPS trails at TSS this month are any of the schools playing trial matches over the next few weeks or is it too soon??? (New to the gps system so please forgive)
Stripes
Chris McKivat (8)
Nudgee play State High on 4th June. Not sure if there are any other trials before that.
Oldschool
Jim Clark (26)
I think you'll find the NC 1st's play State High the week before, due to the continuation of the GPS trials that weekend. The age group A and B's are on the 4th.
Oldschool
Jim Clark (26)
NC are playing BGS and TSS.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
Common wisdom seems to have Terrace as odds on favourites in the 13's and BBC would seem to be favourites again in the 15's with Terrace in immersion , although , State High should mount a strong challenge
14's will be State High IMO
What isn't clear is how this year's 16's shape up
What are poster's thoughts on how the 16's go this year ?
14's will be State High IMO
What isn't clear is how this year's 16's shape up
What are poster's thoughts on how the 16's go this year ?
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
BBC have Churchie, Terrace and then TSS starting from May 28th
DarkSide
Sydney Middleton (9)
State High had a free ride with one exception in 2015 in the 14s, I don't think they'll get such a free ride this year, but yeah they will win.
16s can depend a lot on the makeup of the firsts. Losing a few key 16s can change the competition.
I would be backing NC to reign in the 16s however, TSS pretty close however.
Oldschool
Jim Clark (26)
The 16's is going to be wide open this year.
As far as NC being front runners, it is going to be a big ask for the U16 butcher boys as their depth in this age group is going to be tested. They have still got a bucket load of players training with the firsts, which happens to be their main ball runners that were their go to players in the U15s last year. Some big shoes to fill for the U16 NC team if the majority of those boys make the grade to play in the NC 1st XV.
As far as NC being front runners, it is going to be a big ask for the U16 butcher boys as their depth in this age group is going to be tested. They have still got a bucket load of players training with the firsts, which happens to be their main ball runners that were their go to players in the U15s last year. Some big shoes to fill for the U16 NC team if the majority of those boys make the grade to play in the NC 1st XV.
I think NC 16's will be strong with a good coach, most in 1st squad will probably start in 16's (except for 2 or 3 standouts) the experience for the rest will really push the 16''s forward
Countryjack
Alfred Walker (16)
The TSS under 15 & 16 As (as per usual) will be vastly different from last year and much stronger.
Quite a few new boys from Nthn NSW.(surprise ,surprise)
Blue & white
Billy Sheehan (19)
Speaking to a BBC dad today & he said:
1) all the new coaches have fitted in well AND Kefu is there a lot;
2)some of the "stars" have niggling injuries (a prop?) and may not be in GPS trials;
3) they have real depth at prop & hooker so some boys will be unhappy;
4) an electric backline (like last 3 years) but with a bit more depth this year ;
5) But BIG issues with 8 and 7. Real concern there.
1) all the new coaches have fitted in well AND Kefu is there a lot;
2)some of the "stars" have niggling injuries (a prop?) and may not be in GPS trials;
3) they have real depth at prop & hooker so some boys will be unhappy;
4) an electric backline (like last 3 years) but with a bit more depth this year ;
5) But BIG issues with 8 and 7. Real concern there.
Gungenia
Billy Sheehan (19)
Tell us something we don't know-!
Like the name of the big (real big) new boy at TSS and whether he is a8 or a 3.
Willie-John McBride
Herbert Moran (7)
The boy must have been in the running for 1sts or 16a this year its a strange move to make from a rugby power house to top 4 contenders - Is there a new #9 at Nudgee? Or is this more than just a Rugby move?
Anyone know what GPS rules are on "New" Boys to GPS schools as there are a number of these at just about every school, I understand GT had issues with this a couple of years ago when a boy started mid way through the year got named in the 1sts then was told he had to pull out and play 16a
I may be wrong here
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