NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)
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The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
View v Scots at 27/12 is flattering to Scots.
Beautiful day at the swamp. Besides the 11 points in missed very makable kicks missed by View they could/should have gone over at least two more times with the field dominance and a couple white line fever moments. Credit to Scots defence for holding out as much as they did.
With Scots last try coming from two forward passes even Stevie Wonder yelled out about it really could have been 40/5. I’d be very pleased if I was the View coaches. They outplayed their opponents in every facet of the game in what felt like a banana peel in the context of the season.
Scots play a very simplistic game of give it to the big kid and hope. That big kid no.8 is VERY good but there’s nothing coming on the next phase. Backline felt the same, give it to the obvious guy and if that doesn’t work, kick it away. I’m not seeing the idea from them and with coaching changes in the last couple of years I think it’s actually gone backwards from the Smith era where Scots seemed relentless in effort and fitness.
BOG
1. View 9. Had an outstanding game all around
2. View tight 5. Had the scrum on skates.
3. Scots 10. Worked hard all game trying to get them out of trouble.
Beautiful day at the swamp. Besides the 11 points in missed very makable kicks missed by View they could/should have gone over at least two more times with the field dominance and a couple white line fever moments. Credit to Scots defence for holding out as much as they did.
With Scots last try coming from two forward passes even Stevie Wonder yelled out about it really could have been 40/5. I’d be very pleased if I was the View coaches. They outplayed their opponents in every facet of the game in what felt like a banana peel in the context of the season.
Scots play a very simplistic game of give it to the big kid and hope. That big kid no.8 is VERY good but there’s nothing coming on the next phase. Backline felt the same, give it to the obvious guy and if that doesn’t work, kick it away. I’m not seeing the idea from them and with coaching changes in the last couple of years I think it’s actually gone backwards from the Smith era where Scots seemed relentless in effort and fitness.
BOG
1. View 9. Had an outstanding game all around
2. View tight 5. Had the scrum on skates.
3. Scots 10. Worked hard all game trying to get them out of trouble.
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
How good it is to be back.
Shore were absolutely trounced yesterday. No walking away from it.
That being said, I would be genuinely shocked if this Newington side does not win the Premiership.
King (10), Grantham (15) and Davies (3) were particular standouts. They just had it all.
Shore looked shellshocked. To their credit, it was 47-0 with 20 minutes to go, and ended 47-5, with Jarrett scoring a try which I have never seen less celebrated before.
Hopefully this is rock bottom. Thursday at the Bridge is a must win.
Shore were absolutely trounced yesterday. No walking away from it.
That being said, I would be genuinely shocked if this Newington side does not win the Premiership.
King (10), Grantham (15) and Davies (3) were particular standouts. They just had it all.
Shore looked shellshocked. To their credit, it was 47-0 with 20 minutes to go, and ended 47-5, with Jarrett scoring a try which I have never seen less celebrated before.
Hopefully this is rock bottom. Thursday at the Bridge is a must win.
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
I think Newington will blow holes in Scots. If they couldn’t match Views pack they’re in for a bad shock. View went with Newington well for 75% annd let themselves down quite a few times and clearly Joeys can knock them off. But, they are in the box seat and forming a reputation with confidence along with it which is ominous.
Kings will be interesting v New as Kings have some genuine big bodies in the pack. Don’t have the same from 10-15 but in the pack they could take it to them.
Kings will be interesting v New as Kings have some genuine big bodies in the pack. Don’t have the same from 10-15 but in the pack they could take it to them.
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
Shore will be extremely nervous a few players went down
I believe Callaghan (15) and d’Almeida (11) both had some form of injury from the weekend.
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
Given that Shore are now 0-3 and have lost to 4th placed Joeys, 5th placed Scots and 1st placed Newington, it is not looking too promising right now. Heads up though, long season.
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
Definitely in the territory of needed others to knock each other off to get into any contention but can’t think about that. Just need to get W in the bag.
Double round is the absolute ducks nuts though to be able to have everyone still at the table.
Double round is the absolute ducks nuts though to be able to have everyone still at the table.
GPS Observer
Chris McKivat (8)
Kings won and were a very impressive outfit. Some very fit and big forwards.
anothernudge
Sydney Middleton (9)
Could someone share how Joey's 2nds pounding unfolded? Is there any way to stop them? Could consistent performances like these see players move up? Finn Hannon?
mudgeemudcrab
Bob McCowan (2)
finn hannon is remarkable, the kid can play
The Ghost of Raelene
Phil Kearns (64)
How’d Fonua go? What position did he play? Rather use numbers than names of Kids but he shifts around at times.
He’s some talent though. A genuine Rugby 8.
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
Right now that we are back stats will come out later this morning.
I wonder who has the best points differential?
I wonder who has the best points differential?
Joeys 2nds are an impressive lot. The game plan they play is different than the 1st's. The overall principal is not to let the ball stop. The back up support is impressive as many players where able to get a ball away to running support player. They are a selfless team I feel who celebrate the process involved in a try rather than the bloke who put it down. They are the closest example I have seen of a Brother Henry team. Even those senior to me who saw the Br. Henry principle in action agreed this team seems to be using the ideals of fast running, support always and speed, speed, speed. Kings were not a bad team, they were simply blown away. Congratulations to the two old boy coaches.
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
Here we are now.
Callum Grantham (Newington) has run away with the points scoring, as his constant conversion kicking and double this week is setting him a level above the rest.
After a double this week, Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer (Newington) overtakes Oliver Smith (Kings) as the leading try scorer.
To the surprise of not many, Newington College are the best point scoring team in the comp, as well as the best defensive team in the comp right now.
Shore unfortunately now hold the double burden of least points scored, and most points conceded. Lets hope they can rectify that.
Balmain Subbies
Ted Thorn (20)
gothenewboys
Bob McCowan (2)
Although I hold a level of bias, Newington certainly outclassed Shore yesterday. Their backs directed by King and Grantham have some serious strike power. Not to mention still missing their superstar props Sheck and Villiamu as well as Makasini on the wing - this team is special. However, now a short turn around to a Kings team who beat them in a close game in the trials, could prove to be the decisive moment in their season.
Nb - Grantham must be one of if not the best school boy goal kicker ever? - Big call. But he kicks them from everywhere.
Nb - Grantham must be one of if not the best school boy goal kicker ever? - Big call. But he kicks them from everywhere.
Balmain Subbies
Ted Thorn (20)
@The Ghost of Raelene - I agree Scots still seem like they are in trial mode, however even thought they couldn't match king's in the forwards, they sure have shown glimpses......it's time for the ex Joeys coach to get his act together
Newingtonga15
Frank Row (1)
Newingtons side yesterday did not have their captain of rugby Dylan Simmons or their best player Makasini. Nor did they have their biggest player Kupu or props Sheck or Villiamu. For at least a half of the game their team was mostly 2nd XV players who royally slaughtered Shore.