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I've heard that due to Carlin's size and strength, IGS are trialling him at loosehead. I believe Ipswich are looking to play an expansive attacking game with strong ball players and runners spread throughout the side.
I've heard that due to Carlin's size and strength, IGS are trialling him at loosehead. I believe Ipswich are looking to play an expansive attacking game with strong ball players and runners spread throughout the side.
Great idea SeaEagles. I agree that there would be a ready market for 1st XV fixtures which generally produce high quality matches backed with the rivalry and tribalism generated from 100 year plus fixture histories and the old school tie aspects of the crowd - and at least there are crowds to generate some atmosphere unlike Colts or grade matches. The tightening of the competition is generally a good thing IMO. Everyone has to be on their game every week and it is a test of culture to see if the often difficult waters of a senior school experience can be negotiated with all players buying into a culture which can keep them steady when the boat rocks - as it is bound to do over a long pre-season and season. BBC may get some quality players in but don't have the requisite culture to keep them at the school - and never have,even before the days of scholarships. They have had some good players but you can't argue with a 100+ year old school with a sole premiership as part of a 4 way tie in the 50's - what rugby history pf high level performance beyond a team in the 50's and a solid side in the mid- eighties does the place have? - bugger all I'd say. Make sure you get it right before you respond too - I'm not saying Gould, Leslie, Gardner,Horwill Genia, Palm et al are bad players - I'm taklking about a collective attitude at the joint which limits their performance and always has. They moved positively to release Lolo after his indiscretions but one wonders how many fair goes he got before the final one tripped him up. NC and TSS have no academic expectations of their teams that they are held to and therefore the players do not operate under the same pressures as BGS, ACGS or GT. Before I am shouted down, this comment has been generated from boys from these schools in genial discussions during representative assemblies I have been closely associated with over many years. That post should get things humming here.
I heard from the coach himself Harry Parcell is the best hooker to go through the school? Any truth to this?
Landon Hayes has repeated as well. So the 12-13 combo I imagine will be Carlin Anderson and Hayes.
good point guru, after reading the forum for the past few weeks i cannot beleive the number of league recruits/imports that have entered the gps schools rugby system. it was a bitter pill to swallow(prior to importing) when you had to deal with players that repeated with the sole intention of playing 1sts rather than for schooling. i feel sorry for the kids that have played rugby for the schools with the hopes of playing 1st 15 and then having their dreams smashed by a league only player that does not give a stuff about rugby nor the school. this must create a lot of friction within the school rugby?? how many imports play union after leaving gps schools?? maybe only rugby players should be allowed to be imports?Wow- a lot of boys across all schools already contracted to NRL teams( Broncos ,Cowboys ,Storm etc).Does this mean they are all ineligible for Aussie Schoolboys 5 week tour to Britain later this year( coached by Philpotts of BBC and Rapp of Newington)?
2years ago the best player in the Qld trials by far was the BSHS halfback but they did not pick him for Qld team when they found out he was contracted to the Storm . ???and what the he'll are the QRU doing about it?
Nah he didnt make under 20's Australia for league.Is it true Landon Hayes made under twenty Aus for league and was in the First XV at number ten last year?
Yeah he is the youngest of four with Matt,Sam and jack all older them him previously playing 1st XV for IGSIs this Matt Parcell's younger brother?
What schools imported Leaguies?
Nah he didnt make under 20's Australia for league.
Heard Jackson Tame was going to be packing in at lock this year? Any truth to this?Very True mate. i've heard alot about three U15 boys named Jimmy Patrick, Andre Clarke and Tim Sippel are quite good and could lead State high U15 a to a premiership this year.
yeah, he has played 2 years of firsts XV already one as a grade 11er and one as a grade 12erDid he play First XV last year?
Nah, Jackson tame is apparently being positioned in prop for the 10 a's leading into his selection next year as State highs 1st prop (or hooker)Heard Jackson Tame was going to be packing in at lock this year? Any truth to this?
yeah, he has played 2 years of firsts XV already one as a grade 11er and one as a grade 12er