Which Clubs are the Class of 2015 going to?

[I like to watch]

........The reason I turned it down is it's a bit of a party lifestyle. It's obviously a serious career and is full on but in terms of long-term security it didn't offer a lot, as opposed to Manly and the pathway they provided. 'Party Lifestyle ' ???? Disappointing. I also hear he is recovering from an ACL[/COLOR][/FONT]

He has signed a 2 year deal?
And he thinks he has long term security?
Don't get me wrong,I wish him no ill will,but I seriously hope that was just an off the cuff comment.
Both codes offer long term security to only the very,very best,neither offer it to schoolboy hopefuls....
I'm surprised that if he was offered a 7's contract(and not the opportunity to trial for one) that U20's League would be able to trump that offer.

 

[TKO]

He has signed a 2 year deal?
And he thinks he has long term security?
Don't get me wrong,I wish him no ill will,but I seriously hope that was just an off the cuff comment.
Both codes offer long term security to only the very,very best,neither offer it to schoolboy hopefuls..
I'm surprised that if he was offered a 7's contract(and not the opportunity to trial for one) that U20's League would be able to trump that offer.

Tom Wright knocks back chance of Olympic gold to join ...

www.smh.com.au/.../tom-wright-knocks-back-chance-of-olympic-gold-to-j...

 

[TKO]

He has signed a 2 year deal?
And he thinks he has long term security?
Don't get me wrong,I wish him no ill will,but I seriously hope that was just an off the cuff comment.
Both codes offer long term security to only the very,very best,neither offer it to schoolboy hopefuls..
I'm surprised that if he was offered a 7's contract(and not the opportunity to trial for one) that U20's League would be able to trump that offer.

He has a signed a 3 year deal. If he thinks he has long term security at Manly he is dreaming. Manly don't even look after their players, they have cut players who are still under contract and have dumped their club legend coach., Without knowing to much about him, he would have a much better future in rugby. Interesting Manly have also signed Auggies John Walker on a 2 year contract.... Don't know what is going on

How Manly are p*ssing off rugby union bosses - SPORTAL ...

www.sportal.com.au/.../nrl...rugby.../s5dokbpfza3e1ndof24f09036

 

[Inside Shoulder]

Life's not a 3 year sprint.
Don't know Walker but it sounds like he was highly regarded in rugby, as was Wright. A few extra $$$ at 18 isn't going to make the difference at 35.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

There's always a few that go across to the Dark Side. Sometimes they come back, sometimes they don't.

Not really worth spilling tears over or losing too much sleep. Others will come along.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

It's not all beer and skittles in mungo land: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...graph&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Which Clubs in 2016?
2015 ASRU Representatives by State

QLD
Schoolboys
3. Joel KUCHEL – Anglican Church Grammar School - Bond University
4. Harry HOCKINGS – Anglican Church Grammar School - University of Queensland
7. Jack FARRELL – Brisbane Boys College - Souths
8. Reece HEWAT – Nudgee College - Norths
14. Dylan RILEY – The Southport School - Bond University
15. Jaden NGAMANU – Brisbane Boys College - Souths
16. Tevita ‘UNGA WOLSKE – Ipswich Grammar School - Gungahlin, ACT
Schoolboys Team Rehab
Liam MOSLEY St Joseph’s College Nudgee (DNP) - Souths
Geoffrey ROBERTSON Ipswich Grammar School (DNP) - Tuggeranong, ACT

Barbarians
1. Harry HOOPERT – Toowoomba Grammar School - Brothers
5. Darcy SWAIN – Brisbane Boys College - Tuggeranong, ACT
8. Sam WALLIS – Anglican Church Grammar School - University of Queensland
9. Jordan LENAC* – The Southport Schooll - University of Queensland
10. Hamish STEWART – Toowoomba Grammar School - Bond University
12. Tyler CAMPBELL* – The Southport School - Waikato Rugby/Chiefs - NZ
13. Tony HUNT – Nudgee College - University of Queensland
14. Len IKATAU - Brisbane Boys College
16. Efi MA’AFU – Ipswich Grammar School - Wests
19. Zac SHEPHERD** - Brisbane State High School - Gungahlin- ACT
20. Angus ALLEN – The Southport School - Wests, ACT
23. Kris VEREVIS – Brisbane Boys College- Wests, Qld
Barbars Team Rehab
Kalala MENI – Nudgee College - Souths
Gavin LUKA St Joseph’s Nudgee College (DNP) - Bond University


NSW
Schoolboys
1. Harry JOHNSON- HOLMES – Mereweather High School, Sydney University
2. Tom HORTON – St Joseph’s College, Sydney University
5. Ryan McCAULEY – The Scots College, Eastern Suburbs, Waratahs Supplementary Squad
9. Harrison GODDARD – Oakhill College, Randwick
10. Jack McGREGOR (VC) – St Ignatius College, Team Rehab - Believed to be associated with Gordon
12. Daniel ENGLAND – The Scots College, Eastern Suburbs
13. Simon KENNEWELL – Newington College, Randwick, 2016 Aust 7's
17. Cody WALKER – Kinross Wolaroi School, Eastern Suburbs
18. William McRAE – St Augustine’s College, Manly
19. Max GIRDLER – The Scots College, Sydney University
20. Lachlan ANDERSON – Oakhill College, Eastwood
21. Theo STRANG* – The Scots College, Sydney University
22. James HAWKINS* – The Scots College, Eastern Suburbs
23. Sepesa LOGA-TAROGI – Newington College, Randwick
Schoolboys Team Rehab
Harrison CHAPMAN The King’s School (DNP), Randwick

Barbarians
2. Jack NETTLETON – St Augustine’s College, Warringah
3. Teu ATIOLA – Newington College
4. Lachlan SWINTON – Knox Grammar School, Sydney University
6. Nathaniel GITTOES*– St Joseph’s College, Randwick
7. Charlie SMITH – The Scots College, Eastern Suburbs
11. Villiami LATU – Illawarra Sports High, Southern Districts
17. Sama MALOLO – Randwick Boys High School, Southern Districts
18. Opeti HELU – Newington College, School
Barbars Team Rehab
Tom WRIGHT St Josephs College (DNP) - 2016 Manly RL

Victoria
Schoolboys
6. Robert LEOTA* – Thornbury High School - Rebels Contract - Melbourne University

Barbarians
15. Josh COWARD – St Patrick’s College, Ballarat - Northern

WA
11. Nick JOOSTE – Hale School - Brumbies Contract - Wests ACT

ACT
Barbarians
21. Ryan LONERGAN – Trinity Christian School - Tuggeranong ACT
22. Siaosi PULEFALE – St Edmund’s College, Canberra

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Where will the Vics be in 2016?

2015 Rebels U18 Schoolboys Final Squad
Kilisimasi AHOLELEI, VU Secondary College, Power House
Taltiga AMOSA, Wellington Secondary College, Moorabbin
Hamish ATKINSON, Marcellin College, Box Hill
Puni AUPUNI, Westall Secondary College, Moorabbin
Oisin CLARKEN, Hallam Senior College, Moorabbin - Moorabbin
Benjamin COLLINS, Trinity Grammar, Melbourne
Joshua COWARD, St Patrick's College, Ballarat, Northern - Northern
Declan COX, Xavier College
Nicholas DONGHI, St Patrick's College, Ballarat, Northern
Sunia FINEFEUIAKI, St Kevin's College, Wyndham City
Ayden HURST, Ivanhoe Grammar School, Northern
Callum KENT, Camberwell High, Harlequins
Manaia KOKO, Hallam Senior College, Endeavour Hills
Robert LEOTA, Thornbury High, Northern - Rebels Contract - Melbourne University
Felekoni LOTOLUA, Tarneit College, Wyndham City
Rayno MALIKO, Carrumdowns Secondary College, Moorabbin
Harry POTTER, Brighton Grammar, Moorabbin- Sydney University
Jowell SAMATUA, Hallam Senior College, Endeavour Hills
John SAUNI, Hallam Senior College, Endeavour Hills - Endeavour Hills
Jonathan SAVEA, St Kevin's College
Marcus TUIMASEVE, Lalor Secondary College, Northern
Elliot TURNER, St Kevin's College,
Hinckley Halo VAOVASA-TUIALA, Hume Central Secondary College, Northern

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Which Clubs wil the NSW Graduates be at in 2016?

NSW Schools 1st XV
1. Harry JOHNSON-HOLMES, Merewether HS, CHS, Sydney University
2. Tom HORTON, St Josephs College, AAGPS, Sydney University
3. Harry CHAPMAN, The Kings School, AAGPS, Randwick
4. Tom PIRRODI, Newington College, AAGPS, Randwick
5. Ryan McCAULEY, The Scots College, AAGPS, Eastern Suburbs, Waratahs Supplementary Squad
6. Nathanial GITTOES, St Josephs College, AAGPS, Randwick
7. Charlie SMITH, The Scots College, AAGPS, Eastern Suburbs
8. Lachlan ANDERSON, Oakhill College, ISA, Eastwood
9. Harrison GODDARD, Oakhill College, ISA, Randwick
10. Jack McGREGOR, St Ignatius College, AAGPS, Team Rehab - Believed to be associated with Gordon
11. William (Viliami) LATU, Illawarra SHS, CHS - Already at Southern Districts
12. Daniel ENGLAND, The Scots College, AAGPS, Eastern Suburbs
13. Simon KENNEWELL, Newington, AAGPS - Randwick, 2016 Aust 7's
14. Sepesa LOGA-TAROGI, Newington College, AAGPS, Randwick
15. Tom WRIGHT, St Josephs College, AAGPS - 2016 Manly RL
16. Dylan WOODS-BRUDENELL, The Scots College, AAGPS, Eastern Suburbs
17. Jack MORRISON, St Ignatius College, AAGPS, Eastwood
18. Teu ATIOLA, Newington College, AAGPS
19. Max GIRDLER, The Scots College, AAGPS, Sydney University
20. Mila HINGANO, St. Augustine's College, ISA
21. Joshua OXLEY, St. Stanislaus' College, ISA
22. Koheleti VAITAIKI, Homebush BHS, CHS - Already at West Harbour
23. Blaise BARNES, St Josephs College, AAGPS


NSW Schools 2nd XV
1. Cody WALKER, Kinross Wolaroi School, ISA, Eastern Suburbs
2. Jack NETTLETON, St. Augustine's College, ISA, Warringah
3. Will McRAE, St. Augustine's College, ISA, Manly
4. Tom LANE, Hunter SHS, CHS,
5. Lachlan SWINTON, Knox Grammar, CAS, Sydney University
6. Dylan PIETSCH, The Kings School, AAGPS, School
7. James DONATO, St. Stanislaus' College, ISA, Eastern Suburbs
8. Harry McLENNAN, Trinity Grammar School, CAS, Southern Districts
9. Theo STRANG, The Scots College, AAGPS, Sydney University
10. Jayden WRIGHT, Hunter SHS, CHS, Eastern Suburbs
11. Jake PRINDIVILLE, The Scots College, AAGPS, Eastern Suburbs
12. Luke LOUGH, St. Augustine's College, ISA, Sydney University
13. Jack HAWKINS, The Scots College, AAGPS, Eastern Suburbs
14. Tyrone TAUKAMO, Newington College, AAGPS, School
15. Tim CLEMENTS, St Josephs College, AAGPS, Sydney University
16. Maxwell STEWART, St Edward's College, CCC,
17. Sama MOLOLO, Randwick BHS, CHS - Already at Randwick, but Southern Districts 2016
18. Nick BROWN, The Kings School, AAGPS
19. Zac VON APPEN, St. Augustine's College, ISA, Sydney University
20. Lachie SIMPSON, St Josephs College, AAGPS
21. Matt LONG Newington College, AAGPS
22. Nick WILKINSON, St Josephs College, AAGPS, School
23. Patrick PELLEGRINI, Champagnat Catholic College, CCC - Already at Randwick

2015 Combined States Side
Jordan IEREMIA, Hoxten Park High School, NSW - Already at Randwick
Ryan CONNOLLY, Hunter Sports High School, NSW
Joe WILLIAMS, Knox Grammar School, NSW, Manly
Netane MASIMA, Lumeah High School, NSW - Already at Randwick, but Parramatta in 2016
Alex POHLA, Narrara Valley High School, NSW
Andrew GRAHAM, Oakhill College, NSW, Eastwood
Austin LATU, Patrician Brothers, NSW - Already at West Harbour
Will HASKINS, Shore School, NSW
Michael FENN, St Ignatius’ College Riverview, NSW
Sam MUSGROVE, Sydney Boys’ High School, NSW, Randwick
Ryan LONGVILLE, Trinity Grammar School, NSW

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Which Clubs will the Qld Graduates be at in 2016?

Queensland Schools First XV​

1. Harry HOOPERT - Toowoomba Grammar School - Brothers​

2. Efitusi MA'AFU - Ipswich Grammar School - Wests​

3. Gavin LUKA - St Joseph’s Nudgee College - Bond Uni​

4. Darcy SWAIN - Brisbane Boys College - Tuggeranong ACT​

5. Zac SHEPHERD - Brisbane State High School - Gunghalin ACT​

6. Kalala MENI - St Joseph's Nudgee College - Souths​

7. Angus ALLEN - The Southport School- Wests ACT​

8. Reece HEWAT - St Joseph's Nudgee College - Norths​

9. Jordan LENAC - The Southport School l - University of Queensland​

10. Hamish STEWART - Toowoomba Grammar School - Bond Uni​

11. Kris VEREVIS - Brisbane Boys College - Wests​

12. Liam MOSLEY - St Joseph's Nudgee College (from 2nd XV) - Souths​

13. Len IKITAU - Brisbane Boys College - School​

14. Dylan RILEY - The Southport School - Bond Uni​

15. Jayden NGAMANU - Brisbane Boys College - Souths​

16. Matthew FAESSLER - Toowoomba Grammar School​

17. Jordan TUPAI-UI - St Columban's College, CSS - Norths​

18. Calum BALL - The Southport School - Bond Uni​

19. Michael WOOD - Padua College, AIC - School​

20. James MacMILLAN - Anglican Church Grammar School - University of Queensland​

21. Joshua VUTA - Somerset College, CSS​

22. Tyler CAMPBELL - The Southport School - Waikato Rugby/Chiefs NZ​

23. Willie MALALA - St Joseph's Nudgee College - School​

​

​

Queensland Schools Second XV​

1. Braden SCHILLER - Ipswich Grammar School - Easts​

2. Tevita 'UNGA WOLSKE - Ipswich Grammar School - Gunghalin ACT​

3. Joel KUCHEL - Anglican Church Grammar School l - Bond Uni​

4. Emmanuel LATU-MEAFOU - Ipswich Grammar School - Brothers​

5. Harry HOCKINGS - Anglican Church Grammar School - University of Queensland​

6. Louis SCHWENKE - Padua College, AIC - Northa​

7. Jack FARRELL - Brisbane Boys College - Souths​

8. Sam WALLIS - Anglican Church Grammar School - University of Queensland​

9. Rueben WALL - St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace​

10. Tiaontin RAOREN - Brisbane Boys College (from Q2 bench)​

11. Ben SIMPSON - Brisbane Boys College - School​

12. Matthew SMIT - Brisbane State High School​

13. Michael WOLSTENHOLME - Brisbane Grammar School​

14. Kailab COVENTRY - Kirwan State High School, CSS - Brothers​

15. Geoffrey ROBERTSON - Ipswich Grammar School - Tuggeranong ACT​

16. Sean FARRELL - Brisbane Boys College - School​

17. Tom O'TOOLE - Padua College, AIC​

18. Lachlan FOULDS - Brisbane Boys College​

19. Harrison BARTKOWSKI - Brisbane Grammar School - GPS​

20. Justin SIKIMETI - St Patrick's College, AIC - School​

21. Max BAKER - Villanova College, AIC​

22. Lawson CREIGHTON, Padua College, AIC (from Shadow) - Northa​

23. Callum HICKS, Ipswich Grammar School (from Shadow) - School​

​

Team Rehab​

12. Tony HUNT - St Joseph's Nudgee College - QLD 1st XV - University of Queensland​

23. Ashton WATSON - Toowoomba Grammar School - Qld 2nd XV​

2015 Combined States Side
Connor CHRISTENSEN, Brisbane Boys College, QLD - Wests
Campbell HALLIDAY, Brisbane Grammar School, QLD - GPS
Fraser McREIGHT, Brisbane Grammar School, QLD - School
Richard MUNCHOW, Kirwin High School, QLD
Charlie WILLIAMS, Ormiston College, QLD
James GREEN, St Columban’s College, QLD
Andrew RICHARDSON, St Edmund’s College, QLD
Josh SCHWEITZER, St Edmund’s College, QLD - Wests
Patrick CARRIGAN, St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace, QLD
Tom ZAPPALA, St Joseph’s Nudgee College, QLD
Phillip HUNT, St Patrick’s College, QLD - Norths

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Where are these next year?

2015 WA State Schoolboys Squad
1. Lorenzo MARIO, Cyril Jackson - Joondalup
2. Taine OAKLEY, Trinity College - Palmyra
3. Sy WAITI, Halls Head Community College
4. Taine TIMOKO, Ocean Reef SHS
5. Jack DAYNES, Aranmore Catholic College
6. Evan STAFFORD, Wesley College - Palmyra
7. Sosifa LIKIO, Warnbro SHS - Rockingham
8. Isaac CAVU, Prendiville Catholic College
9. Rory O'SULLIVAN, Scotch College
10. Nicholas JOOSTE, Hale School - Contracted to ACT Brumbies, Wests ACT
11. Chad ROSS, Canning College
12. Leighton SHORT, Melville SHS - Palmyra
13. Kade PEARCE, Aranmore Catholic College
14. Blake WOODWARD, Trinity College
15. Eli GREAVES, Aranmore Catholic College - Scarborough
16. Bitner Junior TUMANUVAO, Warnbro SHS
17. Victor John HARRIS, Irene McCormack Catholic College
18. Zachary BRANCA, Chisholm Catholic College
19. Hendrik DEWET, Wesley College
20. Brody MACASKILL, Aranmore Catholic College
21. Kitione NAIRUBE, Darling Range Sports College
22. Aaron RURU, Foundation Christian College
23. Tamba LEBBIE, Trinity College

ACT Schoolboys Squad 2015
1. Patrick LONERGAN, St Edmund's College
2. Lachlan LONERGAN, Trinity Christian College
3. Thomas ROSS, Daramalan College - Daramalan
4. Harrison DAHL, St Edmund's College
5. Levi GOODWIN-SHAW, St Edmund’s College - Queanbeyan
6. Robert HOGG, St Peters Anglican College
7. Nicholas SAUNDERS, Canberra Grammar School
8. Sione FUALALO, Erindale College - Tuggeranong ACT
9. Ryan LONERGAN, Trinity Christian College - Tuggeranong ACT
10. Siaosi PULEFALE, St Edmund's College
11. Caleb MALISAUSKAS, St Edmund's College
12. Matthew TAYLOR, St Edmund's College
13. Trai HENDERSON, St Edmund's College - Tuggeranong ACT
14. Joshua WELLS, St Edmund's College
15. Harry LEDDY, Erindale College
16. Moala AHOAFI, Canberra College
17. Richie TOPOU, Canberra College
18. Andrew WHITTLE, Canberra Grammar School
19. Joshua WISE, St Edmund's College
20. Tayn ATKINS, Daramalan College
21. Riley HUGHES, Erindale College
22. Jacob ABEL, St Edmund's College - Easts ACT
23. Mackenzie HANSEN, Daramalan College

ACT Combined States
Alex CRONAN, Canberra Grammar School, ACT

 

[rugboy]

Life's not a 3 year sprint.
Don't know Walker but it sounds like he was highly regarded in rugby, as was Wright. A few extra $$$ at 18 isn't going to make the difference at 35.

It would seem though that the pathway to the top is a quick one for those chased heavily by the league clubs. Which at 18 would no doubt be appealing. Moeroa debuted at 18, Crichton played the NRL 9s and NRL trials and it seems if Wright wasn't injured he would have followed a similar path. I live on the northern beaches and there has been a fair bit of hype about him. Apparently he is with the NRL squad from on the start. Barrett called him a freak who could do anything in an interview just a few days ago. So while life isn't the 3 year sprint those that are the chosen few are expressed through to the heights which would conceivably take many more years in rugby.

 

[Runner]

Its the pathways problem that is on another thread. What is on offer for thes young guys?

 

[TKO]

Its the pathways problem that is on another thread. What is on offer for thes young guys?

I agree, it just seems with the rugby it goes on forever with different reps etc for the young guys who want a future in rugby, which is probably why some are leaving, compared to the league where it seems a lot shorter pathway to get to the top level and the NRL / clubs are giving more young players a go. It Would be nice to see as well more young players getting there chance say for the Wallabies etc as this could encourage more to stay

 

[Hugh Jarse]

^^^
How many young loig players are there getting their chance for say the Kangaroos?

Of those that do, not many last. Remember the numbers game. There are lots more positions for professional athletes in that code (Is there 18 NRL Squads + 2 SOO Squads (3 games) + Kangaroos (<5 games per year)) but there are lots more players trying out to land one of those positions.

We have 5 Super Rugby Squads, and Wallabies that play 10=14 games per year).

Both codes have a habit of chewing up and spitting out the latest next best thing straight out of school. I hope the kid makes it as an professional athlete but, pardon the cynicism, we've seen it all before - many times.

The likes of the Richie McCaw's, David Pocock's, Freddy Fittler's, Joey John's, Brad Thorn's etc do not grow on trees.

 

[Happy to Chat]

Gavin Luka and Dylan Riley were awarded the John Eales Rugby Excellence Scholarship at Bond last night. They would obviously be playing for Bond Rugby Club and Reds u20 Rep if chosen.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

It would seem though that the pathway to the top is a quick one for those chased heavily by the league clubs. Which at 18 would no doubt be appealing. Moeroa debuted at 18, Crichton played the NRL 9s and NRL trials and it seems if Wright wasn't injured he would have followed a similar path. I live on the northern beaches and there has been a fair bit of hype about him. Apparently he is with the NRL squad from on the start. Barrett called him a freak who could do anything in an interview just a few days ago. So while life isn't the 3 year sprint those that are the chosen few are expressed through to the heights which would conceivably take many more years in rugby.

Moeroa is the exception, and was recognised as such very early: none of the rest of the levels at which those guys have played is the "top". 9's will suit the union youngsters because it is necessarily less structured and confined.
Wright is exceptional: my hunch is he is exceptional in a way that union can and does use and that he will be stifled by the predictability of league and homogenous body types that make mismatches extremely difficult to achieve.

 

[TKO]

Moeroa is the exception, and was recognised as such very early: none of the rest of the levels at which those guys have played is the "top". 9's will suit the union youngsters because it is necessarily less structured and confined.
Wright is exceptional: my hunch is he is exceptional in a way that union can and does use and that he will be stifled by the predictability of league and homogenous body types that make mismatches extremely difficult to achieve.

I have only watched a few games of Wright play and I think he will find it harder in league and going the next step. He has to recover from an ACL and then get used to league. Manly are already looking at more 5/8s, the club what I have been told are are bunch of Arse*****, they never look after their players etc and I would be very surprised if he plays any first grade

 

[Tah and feathered]

I have only watched a few games of Wright play and I think he will find it harder in league and going the next step. He has to recover from an ACL and then get used to league. Manly are already looking at more 5/8s, the club what I have been told are are bunch of Arse*****, they never look after their players etc and I would be very surprised if he plays any first grade

What is his defence like? If he has a weakness in his tackling he will go nowhere in League

 

[I like to watch]

I'm not so sure.
There are plenty of weak/missed tackles in league ,since they started to coach them to catch the ball runner,rather than knocking him over.

Bozos opinion of the kid will determine his future there,not his tackling technique.
He mightn't feature in the org chart,but he is the boss down there.