CAS_Rugby
Allen Oxlade (6)
Cranbrook will win- mark my words.
CAS Rugby 2025
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Soupnasty
Chris McKivat (8)
If Barker win after winning just 1 game in Japan, that will be a sad indictment on the quality of Schoolboy rugby in Australia
To be fair Barker were very honourable in giving all touring players good game time at Sanix and mixing up combinations - when they had most of their perceived 'stars' on together they looked very strong, and the time their 'developing' players got (alongside the stars in battle which would have helped them immeasurably) will be invaluable if injuries occur..... tomorrow night v SHORE will be the truest sign of their potential, and as a Knox diehard and knowing the current age groups very very well, they're a big chance of going very very well....
PatsSpecialist
Frank Row (1)
Augustines came third last year just losing by missing a goal in front to put them into the grandfinal
did Auggies start their strongest team each game? Barker didn't at all...
Soupnasty
Chris McKivat (8)
They won 1 game and were comfortably beaten in the 5th to 8th playoffs
Spin however you want, long way to go, to win 1 game.
as stated, I'm a Knox diehard and not trying to 'spin' anything - most schools/coaches I think would have taken a far different approach, but if you watch eac h game (I did) there's a lot of talent that could change the trajectory, fast
PatsSpecialist
Frank Row (1)
auggies used there whole squad adequatly, watch on youtube before you say its bad reflection on school boy rugby in australia.
Soupnasty
Chris McKivat (8)
Which of the games on youtube is the best to watch to get the right impression of the talent that could change the trajectory, fast - honest question
scrumbledore
Frank Row (1)
Barker College vs Kyoto Kogakuin imo
A show of 'stars' and these 'developing' players against a full strength Japanese schoolboy side.
saladsdontwinscrums1
Frank Nicholson (4)
Predicted Newington 1st XV this weekend vs Cranbrook
1. Viliami A
2. Annikan Richardson
3. Harry Davies
4. Daniel Muir
5. Kupu M
6. Nathan Perkins
7. Ashton Thomas
8. Dylan Simmons
9. Harry Whitaker
10. Keone A-T
11. Heamasi Makasini
12. Jarryd King
13. Braith Sloane
14. Bailey R-L
15. Callum Grantham
1. Viliami A
2. Annikan Richardson
3. Harry Davies
4. Daniel Muir
5. Kupu M
6. Nathan Perkins
7. Ashton Thomas
8. Dylan Simmons
9. Harry Whitaker
10. Keone A-T
11. Heamasi Makasini
12. Jarryd King
13. Braith Sloane
14. Bailey R-L
15. Callum Grantham
Soupnasty
Chris McKivat (8)
Ok, will watch that, but Kyoto Kogakuin came 13th, correct?
ScrummyBear1994
Bob McCowan (2)
Couldn't agree more, I think Cranbrook has a great chance at taking that third spot from Knox considering the differentials in both Knox's and Cranbrook's game against Shore. Couldn't remember the exact scores in both but I believe Cranbrook had a much better outcome. Although that top three will be hard to break, the clash between Cranbrook and Knox should be good this season. That's a game to look out for. Scrum on!
ScrummyBear1994
Bob McCowan (2)
Thanks Scrumbledore, will definitely be watching that. Scrum on!
scrumhalf
Frank Nicholson (4)
I'd have to agree, although it is still just trials and barker is always strong, the results in japan are dissapointing considering there exepected potential. I'm sure they will bounce back but when? Could knox, waverly or even cranbrook overcome them before them?
FowardsWorkHard1984
Frank Row (1)
Should be a real test for Cranbrook—definitely looking forward to this one.
scrumhalf
Frank Nicholson (4)
You raise a good point. I think Knox is so competitive in the younger age groups due to the school’s massive size — approximately 3,146 students across both campuses — which is around triple that of some CAS counterparts. As for Waverley and Barker, I think the attraction of strong 1st XV XV may draw young potential talents into the school through the junior years. More academic schools like Cranbrook and Aloys may not appeal as much to young rugby prospects. If Cranbrook can start posting better results and even win the competition a few times, I think its junior programs will grow in skill, as boys looking to thrive both academically and in rugby will be drawn to the Brook over rivaling, less academic CAS schools.
I also think Cranbrook’s 16s and opens teams are made up of a large number of scholarship players, which gives strength to their 16As and Opens teams — but the younger age groups still rely on much smaller boys to compete. You can’t really give a Year 7 kid a rugby scholarship, because by the time he reaches Year 12, he could be a completely different player and not as good as originally projected.
saladsdontwinscrums1
Frank Nicholson (4)
I completely agree with you there, scrumhalf; those weaker schools don't give that major appeal of rugby towards the rest of the non-rugby players. It then results in other sports such as soccer and AFL taking talent away from rugby. These weaker schools have to increase the appeal of rugby and get more boys playing.
mudgeemudcrab
Bob McCowan (2)
Can we get a predicted Trinity Lineup for this weekends fixture against Kings ?
scrumhalf
Frank Nicholson (4)
Schools like cranbrook where there talent is spread across different sports meaning each sport is medicore and it is hard to specialise and thrive in 1 sport