Recent content by Alias33

Padua was the better team, and the score does not reflect their better performance. I thought SPLC forwards were very average, especially after a good outing against Iona the week before. But what cost them the game was their poor structure and play from the 10. Without being overly...

If an argument is based in school fees, then please explain Peters: Their school fees are the highest pushing $17.5 k/p.a (top 5-6 in Qld) Yet they have been more competitive int he last 6 years. I do agree that the kids at ashgrove probably aren't from the same working class as they were 20...

Based on the talk of Iona on this thread, was not sure if Iona played badly or if SPLC was just off the radar. Iona scored their two tries in the first half, the first was short blindside run, 10 or so metres from the line. St. Peter's defence looked very soft in the first 20 or so minutes as...

I would agree with several posts regarding the change of attitude by school hierarchy. There is no doubt whatsoever that this makes a huge difference to the standard played in rugby, and for all sports for that matter. Whilst many people in this forum will remember the weaker SPLC teams in the...

I'm sorry but Villa are very average. They won against a heavily depleted SPLC side that also lost one of there better players to concussion during the game (Bennett) and possibly the worst refereeing I have seen in 2 or 3 years. That yellow card for Henley for a 'spear' tackle where the player...

If that is the case, then he is going to get absolutely torched by the Peters and Eddies backlines...

Does anyone have any reports on how the Peters - Padua game rolled out? I presume that Peters won comfortably but not sure. I also think the Peters - Marist game will be of pretty good quality. Last years was a cracker and was the catalyst for them taking out the season. Marist will be keen...

Sounds like Iona will have a team next year thats been together for ages. It will come down to who meshes the best as a team and performs under the expectations. As we all saw this year, Eddies were the team expected to take it all with Ashgrove considered their main rival. Just saw a post...

Agreed. I don’t think the forwards can hold their own. Surprised Bassani was picked. Surprised that Maka was overlooked for Humphreys at 13. Surprised they picked Ryan over at Hatzis. And surprised that Adrian Aidan (SPLC fullback) didn’t find a spot anywhere. And, I agree that Wilkin and...

Goalkickers would either be the Eddies kicker or Tkatchenko from SPLC In game and kicking for touch would either be Laurie from SPLC (even though he is a hooker), Dawson from Iona or the SPLC fullback, absolutely massive boot.

Haha, don't believe I have come across quite a contradiction in some years.

Yes, BBC have some severe backing this year but as a school they lack the rugby pedigree of NC or ACGS. This is evident in their sole premiership win, a 4-way tie in the 50's in a washed out season. As much as I would love to see them come out on top and beat powerhouses like Nudge or Churchie...

Manu would have to be one of the better ball runners in the comp so i would agree that having him at 8 would probably be a good option. Hicks would probably slot in at AIC2 after the Peters lad. As for Bassani, he looks like a good kid but it’s safe to say, apart from running 1 good line in that...

I’m guessing Manu earned his place based on previous games and maybe last year. Because i thought the hooker from St.Peter’s completely outperformed him last week. And no, I’m not a Peters student or and old boy before anyone starts asking. I hear a few of them are on here talking themselves up...