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NSW AAGPS Rugby 2016

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Quick Hands

Quick Hands

David Wilson (68)
loiterer said:
Last year round 5, the first time they played each other in the Comp

1sts j 39 v E18
16A j19 def E 0
15A j48 def E 0
14A j48 def E 0
13A j65 def E 5
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This year's 15A result came in after my original post - 19 all draw.

So last season's 13A, 14A & 15A have improved (using Joeys as the gold scale) by approximately 50 points in a year.
 
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loiterer

Sydney Middleton (9)
Quick Hands said:
This year's 15A result came in after my original post - 19 all draw.

So last season's 13A, 14A & 15A have improved (using Joeys as the gold scale) by approximately 50 points in a year.
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Yes, it's fair to say that Shore's coaching and preparation of these teams has improved a lot. Joeys is still the gold standard for a whole of school approach.
 
Not in straight

Not in straight

Vay Wilson (31)
Azzuri said:
@ NIS, was Rixon injured yesterday?
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Yes, unfortunately.

There were 2 long injury stoppages. Rixon the first, he was out cold. Eventually walked off, but will be out for the mandatory 2 weeks.

The other was the Joeys boy that cut the game short. Not sure actually who it was. They called him Joe at the after match, I think either no 6 or a second row. They were saying dislocated hip.
Pretty nasty incident, hope he is feeling better today.

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Azzuri

Azzuri

Trevor Allan (34)
Not in straight said:
Yes, unfortunately.

There were 2 long injury stoppages. Rixon the first, he was out cold. Eventually walked off, but will be out for the mandatory 2 weeks.

The other was the Joeys boy that cut the game short. Not sure actually who it was. They called him Joe at the after match, I think either no 6 or a second row. They were saying dislocated hip.
Pretty nasty incident, hope he is feeling better today.

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sounds nasty....speedy recovery to both lads
 
Boooind

Boooind

Frank Nicholson (4)
Jim Belshaw said:
35-0 is a big score, but Grammar had injuries and may have been tired from the trip. Yes, I know TAS does the long bus trip far more, but it can be a factor.

If we look at the Joeys v Grammar score and the earlier TAS v SBHS school result, TAS is clearly competitive this year. How competitive has to be determined by later games, for it could range from dominant to just getting by! That's why these early stages are always so interesting.
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One of the coaches said that the Grammar boys were quite restless after the bus trip there. Seemed as though they slept as late as midnight! Despite having an early wake up the next morning. Don't know if this was a factor but Grammar definitely weren't able to play to their full potential
 
George Grant

George Grant

Ward Prentice (10)
Was at Stanmore yesterday:

Great game, lots of up and down action - with some good tries.

Newington will love the return of their 10 BK to steer them round the park, but nonetheless their 10 yesterday was very good, and assume he'd slot back into another position upon return of BK.

For view, best players were:
Michael Fenn, Will Terry, Tom Lenehan and Ollie Smeallie
- all brilliant games, all scored meat and all looking in very ominous form


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sidesteppa

sidesteppa

Watty Friend (18)
Crackerjack said:
Newington host Riverview in Round 2 in what shapes as another chapter in what I reckon is an epic recent rivalry.
Those lucky enough to get out there, even sans the pies worthy enough to attract Azzuri's keen attention, should be rewarded with a fine game amongst equals.

If View wins away from home again, and frankly, I expect they will, though not by terribly many, they will justifiably have not just bragging rights, but early favouritism for this year's silverware - shared or alone.

I won't be able to be in 2 places at once, so will rely on reports coming in from attendees. If @Sidesteppa can be persuaded or bribed![U/] to spectate with his trusty HighDef lens, I for one will be very grateful.

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Here it is, enjoy, you owe me several 'likes'..[fuller footage will go up in a few days time].
 
Crackerjack

Crackerjack

Bill Watson (15)
^^^^^^
Sidesteppa, you are indeed more worthy than a Mitzy Barrington-Smythe special from the Shore Canteen! Bless you and your mighty lens, mate! ;)
 
Crackerjack

Crackerjack

Bill Watson (15)
A "special" 3's match report with the Father of the 3's Comp in mind. To assist "Father Jim" Belshaw's early "triangulations" to spot a winner for the 3's in Season 2016, noting his beloved TAS take on Kings away in next week's Round 2, and host Scots at home in Round 3 the week after.

3's Round 1: Kings v Scots
(*Players named are per Program issued, so if I have any wrong, apologies, but send any writs to the publisher!)

Some big cattle took to Kings' main JS White pasture at 1pm, including a change for Scots' front-row oxen, with George Feros (1) coming in and Matt Grant (2) sliding across one for sick/injured skipper Frazer Duff. With Mitch Smith (3) locking down their scrum, Scots looked unlikely to be pushed off the ball in the bovine set pieces.

The Scots lads started like the afternoon - wide and bright.

A joyful sweep down the left featured new LHP Feros (1) handling a number of times and backing up like all good loosies, thwarted by some excellent Kings red-zone defence.

Scots left-wing Charlie Baker (11) made a scything run down the touchline before cutting to Nick Redman (9) trailing inside to open the scoring near the posts. Some goal-kicking yips, and Scots led 5-0 after 15'.

Kings live-wire FB, Jeremy Barton (15), coming out of the darkness of the Massie Flats training ovals, revealed himself early with sure handling, elusive run-backs, and accurate kicks away, and Kings settled into their task.

20' in, Scots failed to clear their line. Turnover ball went through Kings' hands quickly and accurately, winding up with left-wing Declan Murdoch (11) who pinned his ears back from 15m-20m out. Like good wingers do, he dialled in his laser guidance system to the 1 square foot just inside the corner post, and ignored Scots' closing cover. Scores tied up at 5-5.

Kings were showing more patience, keeping ball in hand and up-front when inside the Scots 22. They picked and drove well with IC Finn McCullagh (12) taking a hit-up drive and going in amongst some heavy goal-line traffic. Attempted conversion slid left, and Kings led 10-5.

As in the opening, the last 5' of the Half was all Scots, pressing deep into the Kings red-zone, but again, some excellent Kings D and Scots pushing their final passes, saw them denied converting that pressure into points before oranges.

Half-time: Kings 10 - Scots 5

Early 2nd half, Kings left-wing, Declan Murdoch (11), sliced all the way back inside through a goodly number of flailing Scots hands and arms to dot down next to the posts. An easy conversion and Kings were up 17-5. Reflected glory from Scots' fortnight ago final Thirds trial game win over Kings, 38-17, had well and truly been consigned to the dustbin of Father Jim's Thirds' Almanac.

Scots' Julian Boscoe (12), often playing first receiver, was bursting blood vessels taking on the Kings line, and the battle up-front was being keenly fought with Scots front-row showing an array of Dark Arts skills. The Scots pack, generally, was getting on top in the set pieces, but the Kings defensive line across their backs was holding firm.

Sustained Scots pressure in the Kings red-zone was converted with Julian Boscoe (12) drawing two tacklers close to King' line, and pop-passing inside to a perfectly positioned Ollie Rich (No.8) loitering with intent for a crash-over try. Charlie Gulliver (15) converted. Kings 17-12 with time aplenty left.

For the last quarter of the game, it was a tussle of pressure, growing fatigue and the sands of time disappearing ever more quickly for the Scots lads, though with a sense that if they could keep hold of the ball, Scots may well have the Kingsmens' measure.

But it wasn't to be for the Scotsmen, and full credit to Kings.

Instead of building sustained phase-ball pressure, the Blue & Gold were chancing their arm through the backs, often pushing the final passes and running in to heavy Kings' midfield defence, especially their solid IC, Finn McCullagh (12). And on the back-foot, the Scots lads were hoofing the pill away into the ever-eager hands of Kings' well-drilled back 3 of Jeremy Barton (15), left-wing Declan Murdoch (11) and right-wing Hamish Cranney (14).

Final score: Kings 17 def. Scots 12

Best for Scots: George Feros (1), relished his call-up assignment in the Scots 3's re-fashioned front row; Julian Boscoe (12), was everywhere and tried his guts out; and the twin tower brothers of Ben Norman (4) and Flyn Kilby (5).

Best for Kings: Finn McCullagh (12), especially his outstanding mid-field D; Angus Robertson (7), tireless; and Jeremy Barton (15) so solid down back.

Will look forward to reading Father Jim's take on next week's Round 2 clash. :)
 
Cash

Cash

Sydney Middleton (9)
Strap yourselves in, here are my predictions:

GPS 1st XV

1. Todd (S)
2. Lombardi (K)
3. Helu (N)
4. Fenn (I)
5. Brown (K)
6. Serhon (N)
7. Pietsch (K)
8. Lawson (N)
9. Haskins (E)
10. Wilkinson (J)
11. Taukamo (N)
12. Sheldon (G)
13. Terry (I)
14. Jaffer-Williams (J)
15. Simonsson (N)

GPS 2nd XV

1. Holley (J)
2. The Joeys hooker that isn't Crotti
3. Edwards (E)
4. Crawford (S)
5. Suttor (E)
6. Rorke (I)
7. Skelly (K)
8. Miller (S)
9. Brown (K)
10. Shannon (S)
11. Pirina (I)
12. View inside back whose name I cannot recall
13. Duvall (N)
14. Gregory (E)
15. Rixon (E)

The only certainties (in my humble opinion) are Pietsch, Helu, Terry and Nick Wilkinson (it'll be a cold day in hell when the captain of rugby at Joeys doesn't make the GPS 1sts).

Not entirely how they'll work Taukamo into the mix - he hasn't been convincing so far in the centres for New. Simonsson is highly likely. I think they'll opt for Haskins > Brown simply because he didn't start for Kings last year. Sheldon is highly uncertain since he's played against 3rds for a few years now.

I think Fenn will be shifted to 4 to make room in the hotly contested back row, but choosing a front row will be difficult. Unsure about Todd and Lombardi and very unsure about Lawson.

I'm unconvinced by my 2nd XV as well. Your thoughts, reader?
 
William88

William88

Syd Malcolm (24)
Cash said:
Strap yourselves in, here are my predictions:



1. Holley (J)
2. The Joeys hooker that isn't Crotti
3. Edwards (E)
4. Crawford (S)
5. Suttor (E)
6. Rorke (I)
7. Skelly (K)
8. Miller (S)
9. Brown (K)
10. Shannon (S)
11. Pirina (I)
12. View inside back whose name I cannot recall
13. Duvall (N)
14. Gregory (E)
15. Rixon (E)

Your thoughts, reader?
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Angus Vivers is the Hooker.
 
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Donald Drumph

Stan Wickham (3)
Cash said:
Strap yourselves in, here are my predictions:

GPS 1st XV

1. Todd (S)
2. Lombardi (K)
3. Helu (N)
4. Fenn (I)
5. Brown (K)
6. Serhon (N)
7. Pietsch (K)
8. Lawson (N)
9. Haskins (E)
10. Wilkinson (J)
11. Taukamo (N)
12. Sheldon (G)
13. Terry (I)
14. Jaffer-Williams (J)
15. Simonsson (N)

GPS 2nd XV

1. Holley (J)
2. The Joeys hooker that isn't Crotti
3. Edwards (E)
4. Crawford (S)
5. Suttor (E)
6. Rorke (I)
7. Skelly (K)
8. Miller (S)
9. Brown (K)
10. Shannon (S)
11. Pirina (I)
12. View inside back whose name I cannot recall
13. Duvall (N)
14. Gregory (E)
15. Rixon (E)

The only certainties (in my humble opinion) are Pietsch, Helu, Terry and Nick Wilkinson (it'll be a cold day in hell when the captain of rugby at Joeys doesn't make the GPS 1sts).

Not entirely how they'll work Taukamo into the mix - he hasn't been convincing so far in the centres for New. Simonsson is highly likely. I think they'll opt for Haskins > Brown simply because he didn't start for Kings last year. Sheldon is highly uncertain since he's played against 3rds for a few years now.

I think Fenn will be shifted to 4 to make room in the hotly contested back row, but choosing a front row will be difficult. Unsure about Todd and Lombardi and very unsure about Lawson.

I'm unconvinced by my 2nd XV as well. Your thoughts, reader?
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You can't be serious!
 
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