Were Waverley missing any players who were in Roosters SG Ball side that played today?
NSW AAGPS 2025
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I believe Finnigan was absent
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Shore came back when Knox lost focus. Size of pack and aggression in the forward the difference. Shore clearly stretched at Prop with one young fella playing 3, part of 2s and part of 1s. While they have two backs to return at some stage (10,15) the incumbents are getting better but need to attack a high ball vs letting them bounce. Would also think need some size in centre field to match up better. Also need to look at sizing up the pack as their 2s pack look solid (yes a smaller Knox team) and executed set piece well. Would expect some changes and positional shuffles in the pack to size up and sharpen up for the final trial! CAS: Knox v Waves will be a good game clash of the packs!
woefulwinger14
Frank Row (1)
Can anyone tell me who subbed on for Shore 1sts today? I heard the were substantial substitutions being made in the previous games against Waverley and QLD state high.
And also anyone out at Wahroonga today able to comment on the performances of the Shore youth in the front row, Tom Green (prop) and Henry Baxter (hooker)?
And also anyone out at Wahroonga today able to comment on the performances of the Shore youth in the front row, Tom Green (prop) and Henry Baxter (hooker)?
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Allen Oxlade (6)
The replaced both props with Armarti and Hamilton went on also replaced a 2nd rower and back rower with Frape and Murdoch. Not sure any were for a major injuries. Props equipped themselves well and would think both could push for time in upcoming weeks. Other two were on for less time so hard to assess how effective.
Both Green and Baxter played well despite giving away some size to their Knox counterpart’s - the scrum held well despite giving away size across the board.
woefulwinger14
Frank Row (1)
Thanks for the detail much appreciated.
Agree with the size comments, something I noticed was the substantial decrease in size across the forwards and backs. Last year must’ve been very heavily weighted by the 2024 year 12s.
Also wondering about where Bassingthwaite and Callaghan were?
Will be interesting to see how the season plays out for them this year.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Yes only a few forwards have 1s experience from last year. Both backs still injured - maybe one will be back for Rd1 (15) and then the 10 back much later. Seems a few injuries across the schools so hoping as many as can be healthy for the GPS rounds.
Shore props out sized their opposition, and held more than their own in scrums, but weren’t as dynamic around the ground…. Back row was where Knox won it I feel
Game_Day_Ritual
Ted Fahey (11)
St Auggies 1st Xv 50 defeated Scot’s 1st 5
twister29
Peter Burge (5)
Does anyone have any idea on Amarti coming back to Shore 1xv? I am aware he has had shoulder issues but unsure if that’s why he is not playing in 1s. I think they definitely need his size and experience. I also think the same goes for Garner and Hamilton, swap that front row.
Also, I think the verbal and forumal consensus is Baxter wasn’t fitting in the 1s. Good to give him a run but it’s hard to have the size and tikka to go up from year 10. Depending on Amarti’s movements this might be what shore need?
P.s. Someone get Hamilton in 1xv he’s a weapon
Twister
Also, I think the verbal and forumal consensus is Baxter wasn’t fitting in the 1s. Good to give him a run but it’s hard to have the size and tikka to go up from year 10. Depending on Amarti’s movements this might be what shore need?
P.s. Someone get Hamilton in 1xv he’s a weapon
Twister
How did Isaac Fonua go from Kings? And any further thoughts on Heamasi today? - Could maybe see him at 13 but Jarryd King too good to be moved out of that shirt I reckon.
Finally, how did Isaiah Sheck go? Looked an animal for NSW over the two games a few weeks ago. Scary that he's got another year at this level.
BITTAfootyANDthat
Bob McCowan (2)
Anyone know the scores for any u15A sides, I know Joeys tied with Trinity 14-14, and Kings won against New.
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
Shore beat Knox 40-7
Crashy
Alan Cameron (40)
You would have to think so.
Knox's No 8 was sensational.
Fantastic Sir Toad
Frank Row (1)
How did High 1sts go against shore 4ths?
Knox back row is a coaches dream: #7 hard at the ball but great all round skills, #6 with size and aerial skills (awesome take off Knox’s first kick off!), and #8 who bends the line and folds ball carriers….. the Knox #1 would be awesome too in the back row (saving some juice outside the intensity of scrums) but simply no room for him there yet…
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
In the end I think they just had a better system. Faster, more dynamic footy that suited their players. Seemed to be alot of deception, quick blindside shifts and speedy play. Worked well for them. Credit to their coaches
chip n chase
Bob McCowan (2)
Name?
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Billy Sheehan (19)
Enjoyed the game at Joeys yesterday..
The ground was superb, the weather perfect and a pretty good crowd given it wasn't a AAGPS comp games.
I thought both sides had their chances to win it but Joeys took theirs, Waves dropped too much ball and had poor game management in the dying stages.
The Joeys left side winger was terrific, he is 1 powerful young man.
The Joeys 8 also carried the ball very strongly.
The Waves 9 was terrific, as was the 10.
They were my standout players from both sides.
It's early days but both sides should certainly consider themselves as potential comp champs.
Joker I had 1 pie, and then went back for another!
Can't beat schoolboy footy!