NSW AAGPS 2025

[The Chairman]

@Rudderless I was viewing the TKS game on Saturday and seem to have forgotten the dark art of the different form of Kings blazers.

If a cursory explanation could be provided (or by anyone else on the forum) that would be greatly appreciated.

I understand baby blue is premiership? But don't the boys also get their cadet unit ranks on their grey/red one?

 

[Crashy]

yeah I wondered that - seems to be 4 blazers at Kings?

 

[gothenewboys]

After just one round, I’d say the selectors are already tossing around ideas for the GPS 1st XV—and I thought I’d have a crack at it too. I’ve left out anyone currently signed to league contracts, as they’re unlikely to play or may opt out, like Rodwell and Humphries from N last year.

1. Lavercome (K)
2. Smith (K)
3. Bloomfield (K)
4. Fonua (K)
5. Galligan (E)
6. Clout (E) or Dempsey (I)
7. Taumoepeau (J)
8. Lemoto (S)
9. Grover (I)
10. ???
11. Hart (J)
12. Gough (J)
13. Francis (E) or O'connor (J)
14. ???
15. Callaghan (E) (if back in time) or Grantham (N). He did say no last year I believe.

Help me fill it out gents.

Open side flanker Ashton Thomas (N) had a blinder on the weekend

 

[Rudderless]

@Rudderless I was viewing the TKS game on Saturday and seem to have forgotten the dark art of the different form of Kings blazers.

If a cursory explanation could be provided (or by anyone else on the forum) that would be greatly appreciated.

I understand baby blue is premiership? But don't the boys also get their cadet unit ranks on their grey/red one?

TC

Great question. I’ll give it my best shot (my son finished in 23 and is now interstate for work/rugby)

Yes Cadet rank is indeed displayed on the Right sleeve at shoulder height of their Red/Grey Coat (which also makes up part of the Cadet uniform).

The Red badge found on both left and right collars on the Red/Grey Coat is replaced with a Dark Blue badge for Prefects. (badge is not the correct term but you get what I’m saying)

With Colours and Honours, it’s best explained from the Kings website …

Colours and Honours Coats​

• Students awarded Colours are able to purchase a Stripe Butchers Coat, which then has a special navy pocket attached with the students award embroidered.The Butchers Coat can be worn at any official TKS or GPS events, Saturdays and official sporting occasions.
• Students awarded Honours are able to have a tailor made King's Sky Blue Coat made with a matching pocket embroidered with the students award. The wearing of this coat is the same as the Butchers Coat.

 

[RuckReaper78]

Open side flanker Ashton Thomas (N) had a blinder on the weekend

Justice aint a flanker. How many crash ball runners you need in one squad?? Fowards these days should be banned from entering the backline, anywhere from the 50 up to the 10 when attacking. The amount of forwrds that have spilt the ball this season when the backs should be kicking for field position or running a move is the most frustrating thing in rugby... Let the backs do their thing, I say.
And talking of backs, where's the torpedo punt gone???

 

[Mr. Speaker]

Open side flanker Ashton Thomas (N) had a blinder on the weekend

I think if anyone wants to make the GPS firsts, the back row should be your last point of calling.

 

[twister29]

And talking of backs, where's the torpedo punt gone???

I would be patient and wait for Bassignthwaite and Callaghan (both E) to return. Both have a strong kicking game that dominated last season, Callaghan had some lethal bombs, Rex found plenty of space and 22 yard lines.

---

Smokey since 1977

“The goddamn Germans’ got nothin’ to do with it”

 

[PickandDriveThru80]

Justice aint a flanker. How many crash ball runners you need in one squad?? Fowards these days should be banned from entering the backline, anywhere from the 50 up to the 10 when attacking. The amount of forwrds that have spilt the ball this season when the backs should be kicking for field position or running a move is the most frustrating thing in rugby... Let the backs do their thing, I say.
And talking of backs, where's the torpedo punt gone???

The game is changing as we speak. Now days teams focus on getting to an edge and setting a structure there. The reason forwards are there is to make the extra 5 meters instead of a back getting crunched. Every team is different however, but this year in the GPS its common to see a flanker or even a hooker partnering up on the edge with a winger. The torpedo kick is good in theroy but with the game getting quicker the punch kick is utilised more. Although it is a good watch to see those outside backs over the high ball!

 

[Professor62]

Anyone have the Scots 1st and 2nds team lists for the weekend?

 

[footyhead100]

Shores backline has looked a bit clunky and disorganised this far, but with Callaghan and Bassingthwaighte returning they should see big improvements.

 

[The Ruckman]

Anyone have the Scots 1st and 2nds team lists for the weekend?

I've heard word about maybe moving Lemoto to 12 due to some injuries regarding the backs, not 100% sure though.

 

[PickandDriveThru80]

I've heard word about maybe moving Lemoto to 12 due to some injuries regarding the backs, not 100% sure though.

It'll be intresting, if true, to see how shores backs handel him as he will be a ball running threat but also used as a playmaker. Will be a great watch...

 

[The President]

Breaking news: Makasini is playing 2's this week

Newington 2's 13+ $1.01

 

[rugbynations420]

Does anyone know which 5th XV teams are looking strong this season?

Seen some good things from Scots 5th XV with a dominant win over Kings. 30 something nil. Will see how they hold up against stronger opponents (Joeys by the sounds of it).

 

[The President]

Hannon (J) vs Makasini (N) could be the highest quality 2nd XV matchup we have ever seen. Whilst Hannon is organising with the No.10 jersey and Makasini will likely play on the wing, the difference in position won't matter as I'm sure Makasini will still be heavily involved. Those in attendance at Heaven's Pasture will be very lucky to see such a high quality match up in the 2nd XV.

 

[MaulMasterMind]

Newington 2's 13+ $1.01

I see where you're coming from, but I believe the Joeys have a stronger overall team. It's important to remember that victories will not come from a single player it's the collective effort that makes the difference.

 

[For Rucksake]

Shores backline has looked a bit clunky and disorganised this far, but with Callaghan and Bassingthwaighte returning they should see big improvements.

Excited to see how having Wendt (E) at fullback will differ and change this for Shore.

 

[LooseHeadLegend]

Does anyone know which 5th XV teams are looking strong this season?

Well, have you heard of the barker 5th's?, they are off to a exceptional start to the season, i would consider them favourites for the CAS title this year. Thoughts?

-Looseheadlegend

 

[The Backlynagh]

Terrific improvement on Shores mauling ability as well, especially with a smaller forward pack in most competitive teams, especially opens.

Agree! pre-season chat focused on the size (lack of) from the Shore forward pack. Hard to compare to years gone by and the likes of Baxter & Harveson, but across last two games they have proved themselves to be strong and most importantly very tough.

 

[The Backlynagh]

If true, this will be yet another loss from gps’s rugby union to league. Disappointing stuff…

Perhaps a rethink on the internal investment made in certain students across the schools...