The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
He signed a 3 year deal with RA in April. It’s structured for 2 years with the 7s and the Waratahs in the 3rd.
Thats a great deal. Will get an awesome skills foundation and high-level experience before being thrown against the big men. They should get some of these young 5/8s to do the same thing.He signed a 3 year deal with RA in April. It’s structured for 2 years with the 7s and the Waratahs in the 3rd.
Not a bad gig for Hadley. One week Cape Town, next London, then San Fran what a great opportunity for a 18/19 year old.....Thats a great deal. Will get an awesome skills foundation and high-level experience before being thrown against the big men. They should get some of these young 5/8s to do the same thing.
Not sure if Palmisani gets a spot in the 1st XV based on the fact Hart, Gough, Tombs and Sleeman were chosen over him this season during the plague of outside back injuries at Joeys.Palmasn?! crazy to not include him in the conversation after his game winning boot against Kings in the final game for the 2XV this season. Looking like Joeys will have a many great choices.
-Professor
And MintoNot sure if Palmisani gets a spot in the 1st XV based on the fact Hart, Gough, Tombs and Sleeman were chosen over him this season during the plague of outside back injuries at Joeys.
Have a friend as a New ex student who’s on their consulting committee. They still have some core unanswered questions re their building program and land availability which will ultimately impact enrolment numbers. I think the original concept was no reduction in male enrolment but my view is that will be unlikely.Can I wake up the elephant ( or dragon ) in the room ?
What is going to happen to Newington Rugby if it goes Co-Ed ?
Barker's overall program is not great as an example.
This is a gps rugby forum therefore the drastic changes to the demographic of a gps school can and probably will drastically change it's involvement ( competitiveness ) in gps sports. That is why I posted this.
Can I wake up the elephant ( or dragon ) in the room ?
What is going to happen to Newington Rugby if it goes Co-Ed ?
Barker's overall program is not great as an example.
This is a gps rugby forum therefore the drastic changes to the demographic of a gps school can and probably will drastically change it's involvement ( competitiveness ) in gps sports. That is why I posted this.
Based on what? Feelings? Seriously, there is no data that supports this "thinking" if you can call it that.Personally I think will likely weaken their rugby program in the long run, but produce better, more rounded human beings.
c'mon the reason Barker doesn't have depth is they don't encourage it. By that, I mean they don't develop it, they just don't bother. Late in the piece they solve the problem by harvesting depth from other paddocks.If you use Barker as the example, then you'd have to think they're not going to enjoy the outcome. Fewer boys means less depth. Less depth means fielding competitive A grade teams becomes more difficult (and prone to fluctuations based upon injury). And of course fewer teams has a flow on effect to the rest of the competition when larger schools have to scramble each week to find someone to play. Joeys 8th playing Riverview 6th every second week
This sudden rush to create co-ed schools from Independant boys schools is short sighted and wreaks of trendy-ness. It seems everyone has forgotten that boys and girls learn differently and you've now made it significantly harder for your classroom teachers to now have to cater for this. It also seems to ignore that there is a mountain of evidence that supports the efficacy of single sex schools.
Whilst I agree that having a socially well adjusted child is a good thing, I dont think I'm willing to pay $40k plus for the privilege AND at the expense of their education and co-curricular ambitions.
Also interesting to note that there isn't any independent girls schools rushing to open the doors to boys. I wonder why that is?
Exactly the schools that buck the trend will become even MORE in demand and therefore (unfortunately) more expensive and exclusive ..If you use Barker as the example, then you'd have to think they're not going to enjoy the outcome. Fewer boys means less depth. Less depth means fielding competitive A grade teams becomes more difficult (and prone to fluctuations based upon injury). And of course fewer teams has a flow on effect to the rest of the competition when larger schools have to scramble each week to find someone to play. Joeys 8th playing Riverview 6th every second week
This sudden rush to create co-ed schools from Independant boys schools is short sighted and wreaks of trendy-ness. It seems everyone has forgotten that boys and girls learn differently and you've now made it significantly harder for your classroom teachers to now have to cater for this. It also seems to ignore that there is a mountain of evidence that supports the efficacy of single sex schools.
Whilst I agree that having a socially well adjusted child is a good thing, I dont think I'm willing to pay $40k plus for the privilege AND at the expense of their education and co-curricular ambitions.
Also interesting to note that there isn't any independent girls schools rushing to open the doors to boys. I wonder why that is?
yep having gone to Barker in the 90s the depth has def fallen away - though in some years the 16s would have 2 (very average) teams. I think a big way they fill the gap now is that I understand boarding starts in year 10 and they subsidise boarding fees with partial scollies. Saying that they do that with Basketball - girls rugby and a lot of other sports. Heard it first hand. Just the way it is these days.c'mon the reason Barker doesn't have depth is they don't encourage it. By that, I mean they don't develop it, they just don't bother. Late in the piece they solve the problem by harvesting depth from other paddocks.
Then don't. Thousands of parents would have the social aspect of high school to a higher importance over academics and co-curricular activities. Not to mention that you can still get both to a high degree even with co-education...Whilst I agree that having a socially well adjusted child is a good thing, I dont think I'm willing to pay $40k plus for the privilege AND at the expense of their education and co-curricular ambitions.
Hmmm, not sure you know much at all about rugby at Barker in the 90’s or now….yep having gone to Barker in the 90s the depth has def fallen away - though in some years the 16s would have 2 (very average) teams. I think a big way they fill the gap now is that I understand boarding starts in year 10 and they subsidise boarding fees with partial scollies. Saying that they do that with Basketball - girls rugby and a lot of other sports. Heard it first hand. Just the way it is these days.
In the 90s I dont recall any schollies. could be wrong though.
Shore seems to do that as well - rely on new boarders who surprisingly are very good at rugby!