NSW AAGPS Rugby 2013

[gpsoldboy]

What about Matt Crafts - he used to be in the JGS? Also Aidan Brown and Matt McKinley are pretty handy players

Yes you are right about these boys. I didn't see much of Craft last year, was he injured? I can see Aidan Brown up in the front row alongside Tom Cleaver. As he was in the 16As last year it will be interesting to see how he matches up against the more experienced props like Sandell from Joeys, Bateman from Kings and Streeter at Shore. It will be a big challenge to him but I think he will be up to it.

 

[random2]

GPS teams anyone ? Only certainties for me are Sandell, Kellaway and Milne. Every other spot is up for grabs at this stage but i expect these three to feature.

 

[rugboy]

GPS teams anyone ? Only certainties for me are Sandell, Kellaway and Milne. Every other spot is up for grabs at this stage but i expect these three to feature.

Tepai Moeroa??

 

[CTPE]

GPS teams anyone ? Only certainties for me are Sandell, Kellaway and Milne. Every other spot is up for grabs at this stage but i expect these three to feature.

Jack McCalman (Aus A 2012 + Aus Youth Sevens 2013), Cory Tulloch (NSW Schools 2012) & Will Davies (NSW Schools 2012)

 

[random2]

Tepai Moeroa??

Thats what i meant not Milne. Although Tepai may not even play this year

 

[rugboy]

Thats what i meant not Milne. Although Tepai may not even play this year

I have been told that he will definitely be playing the entire GPS competition barring injury.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Jack McCalman (Aus A 2012 + Aus Youth Sevens 2013), Cory Tulloch (NSW Schools 2012) & Will Davies (NSW Schools 2012)

How did Jack go in the Youth Olympics?

La Jarse saw his interview on the Telly and was impressed with his poise and maturity.

 

[CTPE]

How did Jack go in the Youth Olympics?

La Jarse saw his interview on the Telly and was impressed with his poise and maturity.

He went very well displaying his usual total commitment to everything. He was named VC of the team and lead by example - he'll captain King's 1st XV and I'd be surprised if he doesn't hold the same position in the GPS and NSW Schools 1's.

 

[random2]

He went very well displaying his usual total commitment to everything. He was named VC of the team and lead by example - he'll captain King's 1st XV and I'd be surprised if he doesn't hold the same position in the GPS and NSW Schools 1's.

He'll have to compete with Matt Sandell for that

 

[rugbyscribe]

GPS teams anyone ? Only certainties for me are Sandell, Kellaway and Milne. Every other spot is up for grabs at this stage but i expect these three to feature.

Potential GPS 1sts - I think Sandell, McCalman, Crichton, Tulloch, Moeroa and Kellaway are all certainties:

1. Doug Streeter (Shore)/Lucas Bateman (Kings)/Nathan Kelly (Riverview)
2. Sam Cater (Shore)/Evan Pritchard (Riverview)
3. Matt Sandell (Joeys)* (c)
4. Lachlan Cannell (Newington)/Jono Hardy (Joeys)
5. Paddy O”Brien (Joeys)/Toby Rudolph (Scots)
6. Jim Woodhill (Shore)/David Morris (Newington)/Hamish Murray (Scots)
7. Jack McCalman* (Kings)
8. Angus Crichton* (Scots)
9. Pat Curtain (Joeys)/Joey Lussick (Newington)/Rory Davis (Kings)
10. Andrew Deegan (Joeys)/Corey Tulloch* (Kings)/Ben Starkey (Scots)
11. Taan Milne (Newington)/Will Davies (Kings)
12. Corey Tulloch* (Kings)/Ellis Abraham (Newington)
13. Tepai Moeroa* (Newington)
14. Sam Mete (Riverview)/Andrew Kellaway* (Scots)
15. Andrew Kellaway* (Scots)/ Nick Clancy (Shore)

 

[gpsoldboy]

Potential GPS 1sts - I think Sandell, McCalman, Crichton, Tulloch, Moeroa and Kellaway are all certainties:

1. Doug Streeter (Shore)/Lucas Bateman (Kings)/Nathan Kelly (Riverview)
2. Sam Cater (Shore)/Evan Pritchard (Riverview)
3. Matt Sandell (Joeys)* (c)
4. Lachlan Cannell (Newington)/Jono Hardy (Joeys)
5. Paddy O”Brien (Joeys)/Toby Rudolph (Scots)
6. Jim Woodhill (Shore)/David Morris (Newington)/Hamish Murray (Scots)
7. Jack McCalman* (Kings)
8. Angus Crichton* (Scots)
9. Pat Curtain (Joeys)/Joey Lussick (Newington)/Rory Davis (Kings)
10. Andrew Deegan (Joeys)/Corey Tulloch* (Kings)/Ben Starkey (Scots)
11. Taan Milne (Newington)/Will Davies (Kings)
12. Corey Tulloch* (Kings)/Ellis Abraham (Newington)
13. Tepai Moeroa* (Newington)
14. Sam Mete (Riverview)/Andrew Kellaway* (Scots)
15. Andrew Kellaway* (Scots)/ Nick Clancy (Shore)

Some others who might be potential candidates are:

4/5. Angus Cooke [Shore] + Ben Stacey [Kings] + Ned Hanigan [Joeys]
6. Olly Camp [Scots] + George Prassas [New]
8. Anthony Vassillis [New]
11. Lattrell Robinson [Joeys]

 

[Brian Westlake]

He'll have to compete with Matt Sandell for that

Random and CTPE, are we forgetting the flyer with the huge boot and the tinge of ginge? A Kellaway... The thinking mans player. A fine young man,as are Matty and Jack, but I feel with him standing at the back, directing and orchestrating that he would be my first choice as skipper of GPS/NSW/Aus Schools

AND
My predictions for Season 13.
1 Newington
2 SJC and TKS tied
4 Scots
5 Shore
6 And unfortunately View last.
This will be due to the tremendous amount of injuries suffered throughout the year and SJC/ TKS have the cattle in the lower grades to supplement. Newington will just buy a couple more(THIS IS A BAD ATTEMPT at HUMOUR)
My player(s) to watch this year will be
Lachlan Cannell NC- he will be the best player for them this year. Great in the air and massive meat and taters work.
Ned Hanigan SJC - Got a taste last year and definitely wants more these two men will form GPS 1's second row
Jack McCalman TKS - He will take on Olly Kamp in the battle of the fetchers coming out slightly in front. This will be one of the clashes of the season.
Olly Kamp TSC - as above
Andy Kellaway - as above and will do it with grace and humility.

This is just my opinion for what it is worth. There are many more who will entertain us all this year. Good luck and pray that they all come through fit and healthy.

 

[TruBluAussieBattla]

Despite relegation to the GPS thirds division, 2013 will prove to be a very interesting year for Grammar Rugby. Both the headmaster and sports master are reportedly outraged at this demotion, and have apparently looked to schools in both Samoa and Namibia for up and coming talent to bolster their ranks. Rumours have it that a scout has also been sent to access potential Grammar newcomers from college football in the USA. One of the new 'scholarship boys' who has been confirmed and is due to arrive in Sydney in the next few days is a younger sibling in the Tuilagi family, of international rugby fame for England and Samoa. I have heard directly from a boy in last years 1's that gym programs have been compulsory since term 4 last year, as well as three class rooms being demolished to make room for gym improvements in the already cramped inner city school. One can only feel sorry for the rest of the boys in the GPS thirds competition as Grammar seem to have taken the steps required to become a dominant force even at the highest level of GPS rugby.

 

[random2]

Despite relegation to the GPS thirds division, 2013 will prove to be a very interesting year for Grammar Rugby. Both the headmaster and sports master are reportedly outraged at this demotion, and have apparently looked to schools in both Samoa and Namibia for up and coming talent to bolster their ranks. Rumours have it that a scout has also been sent to access potential Grammar newcomers from college football in the USA. One of the new 'scholarship boys' who has been confirmed and is due to arrive in Sydney in the next few days is a younger sibling in the Tuilagi family, of international rugby fame for England and Samoa. I have heard directly from a boy in last years 1's that gym programs have been compulsory since term 4 last year, as well as three class rooms being demolished to make room for gym improvements in the already cramped inner city school. One can only feel sorry for the rest of the boys in the GPS thirds competition as Grammar seem to have taken the steps required to become a dominant force even at the highest level of GPS rugby.

Joeys will still probably win it

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Despite relegation to the GPS thirds division, 2013 will prove to be a very interesting year for Grammar Rugby. Both the headmaster and sports master are reportedly outraged at this demotion, and have apparently looked to schools in both Samoa and Namibia for up and coming talent to bolster their ranks. Rumours have it that a scout has also been sent to access potential Grammar newcomers from college football in the USA. One of the new 'scholarship boys' who has been confirmed and is due to arrive in Sydney in the next few days is a younger sibling in the Tuilagi family, of international rugby fame for England and Samoa. I have heard directly from a boy in last years 1's that gym programs have been compulsory since term 4 last year, as well as three class rooms being demolished to make room for gym improvements in the already cramped inner city school. One can only feel sorry for the rest of the boys in the GPS thirds competition as Grammar seem to have taken the steps required to become a dominant force even at the highest level of GPS rugby.

"outraged" in what sense?

 

[TruBluAussieBattla]

That years of GPS tradition have been forgotten. The demotion of Grammar also coincided with the sports master holidaying to Samoa, where he saw a huge untapped resource in the school children there. Demotion to the Thirds competition was enough to finally push Grammar into sporting scholarships. Namibian prop Quinton Burger, cousin of current national caption Jacques, will be a force to be reckoned with this season.

 

[GPS Watchdog]

As a grammar parent, I can confirm most of what trublu is saying, however I was not aware of the Namibian import! I can confirm, however, that the younger tuilagi, Puleleiite, arrived in Sydney a couple of days ago, as my son was apart of the welcoming party Grammar sent to greet him. From all reports, the big lad appears to be stretching 16 years old to the extreme, with the facial hair and 117kg frame making him appear as a lad who has just reached his physical peak during a super rugby career, rather than a boy halfway through his schooling life. Living with Wayne Adams, the on-campus PDHPE teacher, should prove invaluable to him, as it provides him with round-the-clock access to the school's improved gym facilities.

 

[TruBluAussieBattla]

As a grammar parent, I can confirm most of what trublu is saying, however I was not aware of the Namibian import! I can confirm, however, that the younger tuilagi, Puleleiite, arrived in Sydney a couple of days ago, as my son was apart of the welcoming party Grammar sent to greet him. From all reports, the big lad appears to be stretching 16 years old to the extreme, with the facial hair and 117kg frame making him appear as a lad who has just reached his physical peak during a super rugby career, rather than a boy halfway through his schooling life. Living with Wayne Adams, the on-campus PDHPE teacher, should prove invaluable to him, as it provides him with round-the-clock access to the school's improved gym facilities.

Was not aware he had arrived already, thanks very much for the update.
I look forward to seeing him in action this season in the backline!

 

[Sully]

As a grammar parent, I can confirm most of what trublu is saying, however I was not aware of the Namibian import! I can confirm, however, that the younger tuilagi, Puleleiite, arrived in Sydney a couple of days ago, as my son was apart of the welcoming party Grammar sent to greet him. From all reports, the big lad appears to be stretching 16 years old to the extreme, with the facial hair and 117kg frame making him appear as a lad who has just reached his physical peak during a super rugby career, rather than a boy halfway through his schooling life. Living with Wayne Adams, the on-campus PDHPE teacher, should prove invaluable to him, as it provides him with round-the-clock access to the school's improved gym facilities.

Was not aware he had arrived already, thanks very much for the update.
I look forward to seeing him in action this season in the backline!

Seems you're at the same address. I'm surprised you didn't just talk to each other instead of pretending to post it here.


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[Paddogreen]

Potential GPS 1sts - I think Sandell, McCalman, Crichton, Tulloch, Moeroa and Kellaway are all certainties:

1. Doug Streeter (Shore)/Lucas Bateman (Kings)/Nathan Kelly (Riverview)
2. Sam Cater (Shore)/Evan Pritchard (Riverview)
3. Matt Sandell (Joeys)* (c)
4. Lachlan Cannell (Newington)/Jono Hardy (Joeys)
5. Paddy O”Brien (Joeys)/Toby Rudolph (Scots)
6. Jim Woodhill (Shore)/David Morris (Newington)/Hamish Murray (Scots)
7. Jack McCalman* (Kings)
8. Angus Crichton* (Scots)
9. Pat Curtain (Joeys)/Joey Lussick (Newington)/Rory Davis (Kings)
10. Andrew Deegan (Joeys)/Corey Tulloch* (Kings)/Ben Starkey (Scots)
11. Taan Milne (Newington)/Will Davies (Kings)
12. Corey Tulloch* (Kings)/Ellis Abraham (Newington)
13. Tepai Moeroa* (Newington)
14. Sam Mete (Riverview)/Andrew Kellaway* (Scots)
15. Andrew Kellaway* (Scots)/ Nick Clancy (Shore)

Does the new competition set-up mean that no Grammar or High boy can be picked for GPS representative honours? if good enough.