NSW AAGPS 2023

[Love2Scrum]

Yeah maybe 1 or 2 if they have a blinder but there will be a couple make it from Vic, ACT, WA and then there’s 60 Academy players between NSW & QLD.

Glad Australian Schools still exists. More opportunity the better for the boys.

Any idea how many boys who made Gen Blue in 2022 that are still playing rugby????

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Nah I don’t. Could go through the Colts/Grade team sheets and try figure it out but I reckon it’s a lot less than what you’d want.

 

[Hankspank]

And then I work out that that Waratahs Instagram had posted the schools (other than the 2022 grads)

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Also states that games will be shown on Rugby Xplorer.

Rugby Xplorer - The Unified Digital Platform for Rugby Worldwide

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Has anyone watched a game on Rugby Explorer previously? Have used Clutch & Stan Sports but not this platform. Don't want to miss these games tomorrow

 

[footyfooty footy footy]

Righto to start some chat, what school do you lot reckon has the best sporting oval?

 

[UncleSam]

Righto to start some chat, what school do you lot reckon has the best sporting oval?

Kings or Scots to play on, joeys to watch.

 

[Penriff_boy]

Most the players seem to be from North Sydney. Don't they play rugby anymore in the East?

 

[dribble]

A mate has told me that Barker and Kings are playing during their holiday camps. Any other non comp games being played? Shame the ARU did use this game or another as a curtain raiser at Parra stadium before the Wobblies

 

[Hankspank]

A mate has told me that Barker and Kings are playing during their holiday camps. Any other non comp games being played? Shame the ARU did use this game or another as a curtain raiser at Parra stadium before the Wobblies

I think a lot of the timing has to do with it being school holidays. Boys have been training everyday (besides Wednesday) at Daceyville

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Any idea how many boys who made Gen Blue in 2022 that are still playing rugby????

No idea but I would guess the majority are. It hasn't been spelled out but any schoolboy who signs with the NRL or prioritise Union doesn't seem get picked for U18 Gen Blue anymore. The big issue is that our academy teams don't get much play unlike the academy teams in Europe and UK. I think that explains why Australian and NZ U20's have been belted by Ireland and France overnight.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

I know nothing about QLD so I’d say yes.

Then guys like Fowler have to be considered who are out of School but eligible I believe? Probably a few guys like Sharples and Tonga that may have their names lightly penciled in.

Yes, Fowler and others like him are candidates. Fowler will play for the Rebels in their Gen Blue equivalent team in the lead up.

 

[Joker]

Righto to start some chat, what school do you lot reckon has the best sporting oval?

Playing surface? Joeys

 

[KOB1987]

Playing surface? Joeys

Is it better than JS White at Kings? Which is the worst out of Scots and Riverview.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

View looks good this year.

Doesn't handle the weather well but if clear like it has its a great track.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Is it better than JS White at Kings? Which is the worst out of Scots and Riverview.

Joeys 1 is the best playing surface in the country, that includes all the best stadiums. It is perfect in the dry, it is perfect in the wet. There is no cricket pitch in the middle and it is dead flat, there is no convexity to see there. The green keeper walks on water.

 

[Rugby Survivor]

Nothing compares to Joeys. No cricket pitch to contend with. Best drainage in Sydney. Just ask the All Blacks

 

[Stevenhutchings]

Yes, Fowler and others like him are candidates. Fowler will play for the Rebels in their Gen Blue equivalent team in the lead up.

Fowler not named in rebels 18s team to play brumbies? Maybe he isn’t going to play 18s Aus?

 

[propsarespeedy]

Most the players seem to be from North Sydney. Don't they play rugby anymore in the East?

Only players in the teams who played for Easts are Will Guilfoyle and Toby Brial but they started playing in year 7 when they began attending Scots so I guess they listed there earliest club. I would guess that some of these players will play for Easts in colts/grade after graduation as many players from different Junior clubs have in recent years (Jack bowen, Teddy Wilson, Ben distaso, Leo bassingwaithe, Darby Lancaster) Great colts program over there led by Scots old boy Dan England who was playing high level footy until a skull injury. Kaleb Ah colts younger brother , Johann ah Colt (Starting Gen blue U14 Hooker last year) is playing for Easts this year so it's possible that Kaleb may choose to play for Easts in 2024 Colts which would be great to see.

 

[Joker]

Which is the worst out of Scots and Riverview.

Riverview are the original swamp monsters. Goodness me I have seen some awful conditions on this ground.
There have been occasions I swear I saw lifesavers on the sideline.

But when it comes to pure mud and filth nothing beats to the surface of the Death Star.

Lets not forget TAS though. I played rugby there and this photo was common in July when playing at the UNE

 

[moa999]

Has anyone watched a game on Rugby Explorer previously? Have used Clutch & Stan Sports but not this platform. Don't want to miss these games tomorrow

You seemingly need to register.

They've got the Super Rugby final up under Videos, and you can cast from phone to TV, so hopefully easy enough.

 

[Hankspank]

You seemingly need to register.

They've got the Super Rugby final up under Videos, and you can cast from phone to TV, so hopefully easy enough.

Hoping so. Also found out today that QLD Reds Facebook page is also streaming it