Ace Ventura
Larry Dwyer (12)
Thanks for the scores, those who sent them in. Below are the Round 1 Results and the Tables after Round 1.
NSW AAGPS 2025
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Mungo1866
Allen Oxlade (6)
Be nice to do the B teams as well if possible just to see what depth was like (and I’d know how my sons team was travelling)
We tried that a few years ago. It was so difficult to get the B scores we ended up dropping it.
As always I am most grateful to our stats guy @Ace Ventura for his work in this area. I am sure I speak on all of us when I say thank you kind sir
Backintheolddays
Ted Thorn (20)
Kings will miss Risati - real lack of attacking punch without him (although six tries were scored!) - he creates opportunities by the defence he brings to him. Kings back up centers defended admirably yesterday but there was no real attacking threat from the backline apart from a couple of jinking runs from Sawyer. Best progress was made through their amazing front row going route 1. Second row were work horses and back row didn't quite gel but that will come. The smaller backrower carries too much as opposed to supporting and protecting - enthusiasm is good but must play to strengths.
Surprised at New getting over View and similarly Shore pushed Joeys. Will be a close comp - c'arn the sky blue and white.
Surprised at New getting over View and similarly Shore pushed Joeys. Will be a close comp - c'arn the sky blue and white.
Schoolboyrugby23
Allen Oxlade (6)
Agreed, it scares me how good they are and lost to Waverly by 40. Waverly 13s must be some sort of team
Jim Belshaw
Bob Loudon (25)
Thank you for these scores. They provide a cross check for the relative strengths of TAS and High playing a Sydney school.
In a very early match against Kinross TAS suffered some heavy defeats. Firsts Kinross 43-12, Seconds Kinross 66-0, under `16s a Kinross victory score not known, First girls Kinross 19-0. The presence of girls rugby is having some interesting effects. Most TAS games against coed schools now included both genders. With these results I wondered about the strength of TAS this year.
Against High in what was in fact the first round of the GPS thirds comp, I know that the full comp hasn't started yet, TAS won 22-3 placing TAS as the temporary comp leader on points! While High wasn't disgraced, I thought that TAS was significantly the better team. TAS actually won all the rugby matches. Of these I watched the 16s, thirds, seconds and firsts. I wasn't impresses by the 16s on either side, although TAS won well. It was nice to see the thirds who, while a smaller and younger team, was pretty smart. I have always thought of the thirds as a Cinderella team struggling to get matches. TAS once had three open teams below the top two, but it's hard to attract and motivate if you don't have anyone to play. The TAS seconds, my old team, were much better than I expected, outclassing High. Bottom line is that TAS has some depth this year.
Overall, High still just won the long-running Harris and Hanlon cup across a number of sports. My congratulations. Interestingly, TAS won the open soccer which made me wonder how TAS might go in the GPS competition.
Thinking about this post led me to look at TAS sport more broadly. There has been a lot of rugby activity, far more than I had realised, but there is more competition from other sports offering more competitive options. Rugby is holding its own for the moment in part because TAS provides so much infrastructure. I might write something on all this because reading the G&G posts makes me feel that I live in very different sporting world.
Ian Macintosh
Bob McCowan (2)
Watched the Kings versus Scots on Streamer....and the 2nds. It was very close for the 1st teams. Overall the games were not of a good standard expected at this level (or perhaps Im expecting too much at schoolboys). I only viewed the game once - so I haven't analysed it using all the complex stats 1st team coaching teams have.
I think Scots outperformed themselves in the game. They managed to score and definitely have the x factor in this area. Making opportunities from not much and having very little momentum in the game.
Kings was overall the better team. They had both the forward pack and the backs which I believe in both areas they were superior. I though in defence the allowed some easy tries. Both teams did, but I thought the tries Scots achieved were from open / loose play or a basic defense error close to try line. Both teams defence were poor, but more so Kings. To be up by several tries and not capitalise off it is poor. They also did not have a great kicker (in both games) missing out on applying extra pressure.
I thought Kings pack was superior and did not use this to their advantage enough in the game. They managed to put Scots under pressure with size and power and should have utilised this more.
Both teams back 3 made poor decisions at times leading to tries. Either running when they should have kicked or just been poor at not catching a chip kick and placement etc.
Good to watch and was not sure who was going to win for a large part of the game. I think Kings has potential for a whole rugby approach (use backs or forwards) -Im not sure if Scots could manage this approach as most tries - backs based.
Looking forward to seeing what happens next game.
I think Scots outperformed themselves in the game. They managed to score and definitely have the x factor in this area. Making opportunities from not much and having very little momentum in the game.
Kings was overall the better team. They had both the forward pack and the backs which I believe in both areas they were superior. I though in defence the allowed some easy tries. Both teams did, but I thought the tries Scots achieved were from open / loose play or a basic defense error close to try line. Both teams defence were poor, but more so Kings. To be up by several tries and not capitalise off it is poor. They also did not have a great kicker (in both games) missing out on applying extra pressure.
I thought Kings pack was superior and did not use this to their advantage enough in the game. They managed to put Scots under pressure with size and power and should have utilised this more.
Both teams back 3 made poor decisions at times leading to tries. Either running when they should have kicked or just been poor at not catching a chip kick and placement etc.
Good to watch and was not sure who was going to win for a large part of the game. I think Kings has potential for a whole rugby approach (use backs or forwards) -Im not sure if Scots could manage this approach as most tries - backs based.
Looking forward to seeing what happens next game.
ThePassionatePilfGod22
Allen Oxlade (6)
Can someone please share the Newington team list from this Saturday against View. I can't seem to find it on here.
Cheers,
TPPG22
Cheers,
TPPG22
Newingtonga15
Frank Row (1)
Can someone please enlighten me why the official AAGPS ladders for 1sts and 2nds are not working. Is anyone else finding this?
Mungo1866
Allen Oxlade (6)
Perhaps we could try again, it’s a pity not all schools post the results in an easy to find place.
The President
Chris McKivat (8)
I’m glad you enjoy the Northbridge pies. I’m keen for my next pie from the home of the Scotsmen, Bellevue Hill.
The President
Chris McKivat (8)
Where was Risati? I assume injuries is what ruled him out Against TSC.
The Cleaner
Larry Dwyer (12)
Injured out 8 weeks minimum I have been told.
Have a burrow
Frank Nicholson (4)
Injuries are piling up this year, anyone know what the current casualty ward is looking like?
Try Line Vet
Frank Row (1)
Watched the Scots vs Kings games this weekend. For me, the stand-out teams at Parramatta were the Scots 3rd and 4th XV, demonstrating the depth Scots brings to the GPS rugby this year. Has great footy to watch from both sides, with big hits and outstanding plays from both backlines.
Review of the 3rd XV:
Stand out player of the game: (Don't have names, only numbers)
Kings 11
Kings 1
Kings (didn't have a number on his jersey)
Scots 11
Scots 9
Scots 8
After an interesting start to the first half, with both teams running out with no ref, the boys adapted quickly and got straight into keeping warm and doing extra shape work before the game started. They adapted to the circumstances well, showing the maturity of the young men.
Scots number 11 went in the early minutes of the first half, demonstrating Scots dominant backline and agile players. Scots number 9 driving the game for the boys, making sure the ball was out quickly, and keeping it moving fast made it an interesting game to watch. King's boys demonstrated strong defence and quick line speed, keeping the Scots boys on their toes, and utilising their dynamic back line of runs from their forwards to get the ball moving and finding their open space.
Both forward packs packing down a strong scrum with strong form and aggressive hits, and well structured backlines. Both teams put on a great game of footy to watch Scots going home with the win 32 - 7. The scoreboard does not represent the fight that the King's boys put up, but in the end, the Scots boys went home with the win and demonstrated the true depth that their program has and the hidden talents that they have in their 3rd XV. Keen to watch the Scots 3rd XV this season and see how they go.
Interested to hear others thoughts on the game. @electrobro, were you present for the game this weekend?
Review of the 3rd XV:
Stand out player of the game: (Don't have names, only numbers)
Kings 11
Kings 1
Kings (didn't have a number on his jersey)
Scots 11
Scots 9
Scots 8
After an interesting start to the first half, with both teams running out with no ref, the boys adapted quickly and got straight into keeping warm and doing extra shape work before the game started. They adapted to the circumstances well, showing the maturity of the young men.
Scots number 11 went in the early minutes of the first half, demonstrating Scots dominant backline and agile players. Scots number 9 driving the game for the boys, making sure the ball was out quickly, and keeping it moving fast made it an interesting game to watch. King's boys demonstrated strong defence and quick line speed, keeping the Scots boys on their toes, and utilising their dynamic back line of runs from their forwards to get the ball moving and finding their open space.
Both forward packs packing down a strong scrum with strong form and aggressive hits, and well structured backlines. Both teams put on a great game of footy to watch Scots going home with the win 32 - 7. The scoreboard does not represent the fight that the King's boys put up, but in the end, the Scots boys went home with the win and demonstrated the true depth that their program has and the hidden talents that they have in their 3rd XV. Keen to watch the Scots 3rd XV this season and see how they go.
Interested to hear others thoughts on the game. @electrobro, were you present for the game this weekend?
meatheadmelon
Frank Row (1)
The depth of the 16s at Sydney Grammar has been shown. Grammar's 1s #10 is a stocky under 16 player from Randwick, Tommy Delaney. He has been enjoyable to watch showing silky hands and has a solid radar for eyes up footy. His confidence will grow with experience, but expect him to be in peak form in 2026/2027 comp. He will be dangerous.
wisemaan
Larry Dwyer (12)
Can’t speak for any other fixtures, but Shore v Joeys was an excellent crowd turnout. Both filling out there respective areas. The Hawker Stand was packed to the brim on one side overflowing to the steps. Joeys was also packed with excellent energy. Shores energy was 100 percent even when they were down. I definitely believe is pushing for one of the best in the GPS and definitely am looking forward to seeing what’s to come for them and the other schools. Definitely a fair few hundred for both schools.
Didn’t they lose to the Riverview 4ths?