NSW AAGPS 2025

[The Kick Chaser]

Any thoughts on the crowd shouting at kick-off

 

[PiggyPackPowerhouse]

I was at this game. Look, it was unfortunate to hear the kings boys chanting the way they were, but it did not go as far as any racism or other serious profanity. You could argue that the boys are just having fun, but i'd like to think the competition looks to ridicule this type of stuff.

On another note, does anyone have a predicted Scots team list for next week? An injury to number 7 and a slight problem with number 6 could see a few changes in the team. Also, the no. 10 Sinclair looks to return from surgery next week as well.

Thanks,

theruckingdead over n out

Yes please enlighten us I asked this earlier with no response. I am curious if anyone has a redone teamlist?

 

[jester23]

Yep, I totally agree. Shore crowds definitely have a different kind of energy — there’s a sense of excitement where everyone genuinely wants to be there, not because they’re forced. But in recent years, it feels like some of that culture has been chipped away, especially with the way teachers have started cracking down on certain traditions. They've been known to step in and stop the boys from doing things that were once just part of the experience — whether it's chants, harmless antics, or just expressing school spirit in their own way.

There is no place for lying on this forum!
"don't be sorry be better"

 

[ItsNotPink]

Pretty sure Kings 3s won on the weekend

Pretty sure Kings 3s won on the weekend

You could be correct and I am sorry if I have misreported it.
There was no result on the GPS website and the Riverview results reported that they won 19-12.

 

[bomber06]

no they riverview crowd did not boo during newingtons kicks in round one. i was in attendance. the boys were respectfull

Must have been the planes booing then ;-)

 

[rugby290]

2nds Rugby Table

 

[RuckReaper78]

kings vs view

The view boys showed up. grover was eceptional and controlled the game well as expected. kings look to have no direction, is there an option to move sawyer back to 10 and maybe broing someone to 15 for a bit more directions. feel as though sawye is wasted at the back. hasni the 3 was unreal on of his better games for awhile.

Totally agree. The View boys had Kings measured. I disagree with bringing Ben in at 10. Will Taylor had a great game, considering he was recovering from pneumonia over the past two weeks.

The backs missed many crucial tackles, which led to tries. Unfortunately, the No. 12 brought in for Nick Platas was the main offender. I think Platas needs to be back in the team for Joeys this weekend. He hits hard but sometimes lacks timing, he has mongrel which we lacked on the weekend.

The Kings tight five are playing well, but they’ve had the ball in hand about 40% too much. No wonder the backs were unorganised when five forwards were waiting to hit it up. View pinched way too many line-outs and the same guys were cleaning out over and over for Kings which hurt our attack. When the ball was finally spread wide through the forwards, there was a try.

I think we need more structure around field position: when the forwards hit it up and when they should run decoys. Multiple times, we were caught flat-footed with View driving us back well before the advantage line.

The boys were very disappointed. This could be the wake-up call they needed for Joeys this week. We need all that mongrel at Hunters Hill to keep that two-year unbeaten run going!

 

[The Ruckman]

2nds Rugby Table

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Do you have the first's by chance?

 

[The Cleaner]

SIC v TKS

Beautiful day at one of the best surfaces in Sydney given the horrendous weather of the last two weeks. Hats off to the Kings staff for that.

Watching the View side run out they looked ready. Looked like a side that was hurting after a loss to Newington that at times had the run of play but let themselves down. Dempsey pacing pre-kick off seemed to represent a side that was going to run harder, chase harder and hit harder than their opposition who by no means played badly.

As the game started and Kings rumbled into the View 22m it became clear of the sides directive. We're going through you and if you have a double digit number on your back you can put the track suit on. Fonua who is some player (Please RA lords sign this kid, he's as good a back-row talent Iv'e seen in the last decade in the GPS). Combined with the hit-ups from Bloomfield is quite the combo punch but also predictable and View did a good job to eat up a number of phases and force the big boppers to spend energy before TKS crashed over.

Have to be honest, I worried it may be a long day but following this the game flipped on it's head as View maintained possession and brilliant decision making from Grover and Garling steered View around the park and for back to back tries which seemed to stun the Kings group and deflate the mood and any momentum. Kings hit back late in half to end it 26/14.

Kings came out of the break and started well. The big boys had a rest and were ready to rumble again with some nice phase play and went in bringing it to 26/19 and feeling like TKS had the momentum at home.

Is this a repeat of last week? Turned out to be a big No. View with some brilliant interplay and dominating field position lead to back breaking tries as well as a charge down try which wasn't luck but that hunger to run hard and compete at every phase of the game. Forcing Kings to score on the 7th-8th phase instead of the 2nd-3rd paid dividends late as some of the big boys had cramps and View ran away with it ending 48/26.

Huge bounce back for SIC and given Newingtons result v Joeys should give them plenty of confidence moving forward.

This is a side with a ton of effort and some very good footballers. Plenty of praise always goes to Grover and Dempsey and deservedly so, but the combo of Osborne and Tancred and tireless with there carries and work rate around the park. Another shout out to Scarr in the 13 who has a lovely swerve at speed. We see plenty of guys that can jink and step but the Matt Rogers type swerve and hold speed is Rugby at it's best.

For Kings I'm sure Risati being out made a difference to the game plan as he's an outstanding talent but it was very predictable when they had ball in hand. I will say though if Kings get into the 22 your'e in big trouble as they execute the forward phase play brilliantly, and at this level you don't hold out once it's 7+ phases.

View are a resilient, fit side that won't beat themselves. They are very similar to last years side with a touch more elite decision making which is credit to the coaches and it seems Grover who is a lot like Fonua in looking like the real deal.

I can only heap more praise on the two round comp. Obvious bias in tow as right now Newington would be happy to see a one round comp but everyone is alive and it all seems like good footy. Bring on the rest of the season and hopefully good clear weather.

RIVERVIEW.......PHENOMENAL!!

 

[rugby290]

For those looking for the AAGPS Rugby website results and tables. The AAGPS website has transitioned the reporting of results to a third party website

See below the letter from the AAGPS, which was contained on the “News” tab on the menu on the top right corner of the AAGPS website.
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Quad 1, Level 2 Sports House
8 Parkview Drive
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127


15 May 2025


AAGPS SPORTS UPDATE


The AAGPS Chairman Mr Mark Ticehurst, and Executive Officer Mr Nigel Price, in consultation with the GPS Headmasters’ Standing Committee wish to provide the following update regarding GPS sporting programmes in 2025:

The 1st and 2nd XV Rugby Competitions commence this Saturday 17 May 2025, with these fixtures to be streamed and available via “Streamer” on AAGPS NSW live streams and replays: See it on Streamer. Please follow relevant login instructions to register.

As advised the AAGPS is currently transitioning to a new website and competition management system and we apologise for the inconvenience as we work through this process.

For the results of the 1st and 2nd XI Football Plate Competitions, please click here

For the results of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd XV Rugby AAGPS Competition Fixtures, please click here

For the results of the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Cross Country races, please click here

For the results of the 1st and 2nd Grade Volleyball AAGPS Competition Fixtures, please click here

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The AAGPS wishes all competitors and schools the best of luck for a successful winter competition season.

 

[rugby290]

Here is the website to see the AAGPS rugby results and tables for the 1s, 2s and 3rds

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There are filters on the webpage you need to adjust to see what you are looking for.

 

[Joker]

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I was at this game. Look, it was unfortunate to hear the kings boys chanting the way they were, but it did not go as far as any racism or other serious profanity. You could argue that the boys are just having fun, but i'd like to think the competition looks to ridicule this type of stuff.

On another note, does anyone have a predicted Scots team list for next week? An injury to number 7 and a slight problem with number 6 could see a few changes in the team. Also, the no. 10 Sinclair looks to return from surgery next week as well.

Thanks,

theruckingdead over n out

This is how Newington handles cheering....

 

[theruckingdead]

Yes please enlighten us I asked this earlier with no response. I am curious if anyone has a redone teamlist?

I don't have a complete team list. But Scots will be missing Cooper Guerin (shoulder), Sam Alker (if suspended), possibly Aston Weir (had ankle problems toward the end of the game). There are questions involving Oliver Sinclair, the no. 10 - who missed this game due to surgery done around his tailbone - on wether or not he comes back into the team, seeing as Oscar Tremlett played phenomenal filling that number 10 role.

I would love to see anyones predicted lineup for next week. Cheers.

TRD out.

 

[RuckReaper78]

I heard the Kings chant started because Scots pinched the shield? All just banter.

 

[theruckingdead]

it really isnt.....

Someone's a Newington boy.

 

[bomber06]

Someone's a Newington boy.

i thought that might have been obvious already (although not an old boy)

 

[The Front Rower]

Young Talent coming through the Scots pathways by the name of Connor Hood with extreme pace and agile footwork. He's seriously amazing there is rumours he's signed to Cronulla Sharks Harold Matts. Coming back from brusied appendix he'll be one to watch !

Signing Out
Chuggs McBuldge
OB 1973

Anyone going to acknowledge Oscar Tremlett's game-winning kick on the weekend, ending the Scots loss streak against ,Shore albeit if he had held that same accuracy through the game Scots would have been several points up anyway

Incredible kick but still not sure why Scots got the penalty! and I'm a Scots parent if anything the Scots kid came through the ruck from the side. Anyway amazing kick and credit for the absolute composure shown, something he will remember for a very long time...

 

[PiggyPackPowerhouse]

Incredible kick but still not sure why Scots got the penalty! and I'm a Scots parent if anything the Scots kid came through the ruck from the side. Anyway amazing kick and credit for the absolute composure shown, something he will remember for a very long time...

oh yeah 100% and i agree there was some confusion and I belleive that the ref may have been slacking slightly at times not complaining

 

[twister29]

@twister29 what happened to twisters trivia??

Waiting for the 3rd round with some time on my hands, and once the GPS had got into a routine. Plan is round 1 of Twister's Trivia will be this week. Stay tuned.

Twister.

 

[Try Line Vet]

Very true and disappointing, I'm almost glad you have bought this up because it was awful and not in the spirit of the game. You can hear the chant at around the 47-minute mark of the Scots vs Kings Game round one. All I have to say to the Kings boys and staff is " pick up your game".

I agree with you there, @The Ruckman. I was in attendance at the game and was uncomfortable as the Scots boys were not making any comments towards the King's boys. Also, the parents were between the two crowds, there for (for lack of better words) in direct line of fire of the King's chant. With Scots old boys known for attending games, this was unsettling, and furthermore, the King's teachers made no effort to stop their students hope that this doesn't happen again to any other school that versus King's.