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A "Mathew White" played for Warringah Colts 1sts last year, on the wing or in the centres. If this is the same guy, I believe he is a bit out of his depth. Can anyone else shine any light on him?

I have argued that comparing Union to League is like comparing "chess to checkers". One is a simple game, being made more simple, to appeal to the masses, while the other is a complex absorbing game, where the players need to plan and think ahead to achieve their objective.

Does anyone in attendance know the scores/results of the Brian Palmer Shield (Primary school competition)? Newport PS were going for their third in a row for coach Peter Aroney. Phil waugh was the captain for one of their wins many moons ago.

To F1Fan As an old Wests fan, I can still remember how Manly plundered the playing ranks of Wests (and other rivals) in the 70s. Manly poached Dorahy, Boyd and Ray Brown in one hit. All three were current internationals. After a long time, I think I am finally over it. Manly administration...

Teams without a rugby program The term "no Rugby program" refers to a school that doesn't play regular Rugby in a local competition. No week to week commitments. These schools can be CHS high schools, or private high schools (CCC etc) that have a group of football kids that probably play...

The local derbies will be a "truckload" of interesting footy. By my calculations, each team playing each other on a home and away basis means 20 local derbies at least each year. This compares to the minimum 6 that we have had over the last couple of years. This makes for heaps of more...

I thought John Eales attended Gregory Terrace. Can anyone confirm? Surely he deserves a mention if this is the case.

Build your pyramid base at the school level. Part of appealing to the masses is to have a connection with them. Currently most schoolboys play RL, Soccer and AFL. As has been said previously Rugby is viewed as an elite persons sport, played by schoolboys at expensive private schools. The ARU...

Let's be realistic about the whole game. These are schoolboys and are going to make schoolboy errors when put under great pressure. No.13 Lowe for NZ was a great player. He was given plenty of opportunity by their 9 and 10 and other dummy runners. Lowe was quite possibly the most impressive...

Hey Lee! I love your reports and your sentiment for the teams with more non GPS students. (I thought you were a Joeys/GPS hard core fan? Everybody loves the underdog). It's hard for many to get out to these games and are interested in specific players. Cromer HS (CHS) on the Northern Beaches...

The Waratah shield final is played at a similar time each year. The finals day includes games for other NSW CHS knockout competitions. The Palmer shield is a KO competition for NSW Public Schools. Newport PS has been very successful over a number of years - coached by Peter Aroney. One team was...

Regarding the exclusion of St Edmunds from the Waratah Shield. The Waratah Shield was initially a competition for NSW CHS (public high schools). In an effort to be inclusive and increase the standard of the competition, ACT schools were included. History shows that eventually they were very...

Thank FTS for this info. It adds to the full picture. Anyone else who can shine anymore light onto the issue, please assist. Thanks all. 1. Gary Neugebaur (Hale) 1. Jed Gillespie (Kings) 2. Hugh Roach (New)- NTS 2. Maile Ngaumo (IGS) 3. Guy Millar (Kings) - NTS 3. Rhys Brodie (SACS) 4/5. Steve...

AUSTRALIA A SQUAD TO PLAY FIJI ON 4TH SEPTEMBER IN SYDNEY Jay Adkins St Joseph’s Nudgee College CS Michael Bermingham Brisbane Grammar School QLD 1 - NTS Jack Bridges St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace QLD 1 Blake Cullen Ipswich Grammar School...

1. Gary Neugebaur (Hale) 1. Jed Gillespie (Kings) - NTS 2. Hugh Roach (New)- NTS 2. Maile Ngaumo (IGS) 3. Guy Millar (Kings) - NTS 3. Rhys Brodie (SACS) 4/5. Steve Cummins (Hills SHS) - NTS 4/5. Sam Reiser (GT) 4/5/6. Curtis Browning (BSHS - NTS 6. Boyd Killingworth (Kings) - NTS 7. Tom Connor...

Yo lily, you are switched on. I am interested in knowing who, in this age group, has had the benifit of ARU coaching and therefore enhancement. Obviously the other boys were not perceived as having the "potential for excellence" to spend limited resources polishing their skills. How and by who...

I am aware that there is a number of NTS players in the current Australian and Australian A schools teams. Although I have never seen any official list of these players, I have heard that quite a few have been selected. Can any of the followers confirm the players that are in fact in the NTS squad?

I'm a little dissapointed that only two CHS guys got into the two teams. I wasn't in Brisbane to see the championships, so it's hard to comment further. Lee, I sat next to you at Knox final day. This is my first post. I am particularly happy for Tim Donlan and Boyd Killingworth, as these are...