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Billy Sheehan (19)
Not really uncommon now days NC, BGS, BBC do it aswell. And I’m sure there‘s more… The only schools that wouldn’t do it is BSHS and GT as they don‘t have boarding houses.
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Bob McCowan (2)
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Courier Mail's GPS First XV Team of the Week:
1. Kingsley Uys - TSS
2. Charlie Hollyman - Terrace
3. Harrison Humphreys - TGS
4. Rupeni Baravilala - TGS
5. Tavita Loughland - BBC
6. Ben Di Donna - Nudgee
7. Keegan Cook - TGS
8. Gray O'Neill - BBC
9. Alfie Bowman - Churchie
10. Tyson Walker - IGS
11. Barry Taukolo - Nudgee
12. Killarney Lavender - TSS
13. Adam Davis - TGS
14. Oliver Patterson - Nudgee
15. James Smith - TSS
1. Kingsley Uys - TSS
2. Charlie Hollyman - Terrace
3. Harrison Humphreys - TGS
4. Rupeni Baravilala - TGS
5. Tavita Loughland - BBC
6. Ben Di Donna - Nudgee
7. Keegan Cook - TGS
8. Gray O'Neill - BBC
9. Alfie Bowman - Churchie
10. Tyson Walker - IGS
11. Barry Taukolo - Nudgee
12. Killarney Lavender - TSS
13. Adam Davis - TGS
14. Oliver Patterson - Nudgee
15. James Smith - TSS
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Frank Row (1)
Only one ippy player? And a terrace player even though they got domintated?. Makes no sense
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Yeah tend to agree that IGS possibly hard done by to not have one player named this week in the 1 to 15 given the convincing win. The story did give a mention to few other players referred to as "Super Subs" in the article and four Ippy players were on the list (Mostyn Bowen, Tannar Baker, Brock Coombes & Hemi Rakuita).
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Bob McCowan (2)
I have heard some rumors on the grapevine thats for sure, sounds like an interesting bit of competition for some more experienced GPS watchers, will show how dominant the depth of some schools are.
Wicked Left Foot
Herbert Moran (7)
Walker was picked at 10. But you’re right, could have had more.
outsidechance
Bob McCowan (2)
Agree , Not sure how this is worked out if you are better on the day than you opposite number you should be in the mix but as an example the BBC 8 was outplayed bye the TGS 8 but made the team.
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outsidechance
Bob McCowan (2)
So after week one...
Will IGS and TGS live up to their potential this season or will they fall short...again?
BBC were good in trials again but lacked game management and really couldnt handle the ball in behind.
Churchie surprise again after presumably terrible trials if results are were anything to go by
NC, well the question here is can they be beaten and by who?
Will IGS and TGS live up to their potential this season or will they fall short...again?
BBC were good in trials again but lacked game management and really couldnt handle the ball in behind.
Churchie surprise again after presumably terrible trials if results are were anything to go by
NC, well the question here is can they be beaten and by who?
Devilsinthedetail
Frank Row (1)
Not sure if anyone reads 'The Australian' newspaper. Below is a snippet from a recent edition.
Shows a small insight in to why Nudgee are top of the game year in year out.
'Veteran Nudgee College director of rugby Sean Graham attributed Nudgee’s success to a counterintuitive approach in junior coach selection, alongside a boarding house brimming with diversity that enables students to “live and breathe” rugby.
While the temptation exists to throw former players into coaching roles on account of their on-field successes, Graham said Nudgee bucked that trend by installing educators into key coaching positions.
“Our program has been built over 100 years and I think the recent success is a continuation of what’s been established well before my time,” Graham said.
“I’m quite particular about the coaches we have on board here. A lot of schools and clubs will often lean into ex-players, and sometimes we will, but the point of difference at Nudgee is probably that we’re really lucky to attract teaching staff that are rugby people and want to teach at a rugby school.
“When the coaches are at school all day it creates this environment where students can just live and breathe rugby.
“I employ nearly 100 coaches in the program each year across 40 teams. Our model is have someone who’s a bit more experienced working with a younger coach, pairing someone on staff with someone external.
“A lot of thought goes into coach allocations because it’s the No.1 contributing factor to the success of a sporting program.”
Graham’s said Nudgee’s reputation as Australia’s pre-eminent rugby school saw aspiring Wallabies from across the country apply to attend.
Many pay out of their own pocket because Nudgee’s budget for financial assistance via sporting scholarships only stretches so far.
Talented teens from Dubai to Emerald to Apia and Adelaide – like current First XV captain Levi Slater – contribute to a melting pot of experience and culture on the rugby field, Graham added.'
Shows a small insight in to why Nudgee are top of the game year in year out.
'Veteran Nudgee College director of rugby Sean Graham attributed Nudgee’s success to a counterintuitive approach in junior coach selection, alongside a boarding house brimming with diversity that enables students to “live and breathe” rugby.
While the temptation exists to throw former players into coaching roles on account of their on-field successes, Graham said Nudgee bucked that trend by installing educators into key coaching positions.
“Our program has been built over 100 years and I think the recent success is a continuation of what’s been established well before my time,” Graham said.
“I’m quite particular about the coaches we have on board here. A lot of schools and clubs will often lean into ex-players, and sometimes we will, but the point of difference at Nudgee is probably that we’re really lucky to attract teaching staff that are rugby people and want to teach at a rugby school.
“When the coaches are at school all day it creates this environment where students can just live and breathe rugby.
“I employ nearly 100 coaches in the program each year across 40 teams. Our model is have someone who’s a bit more experienced working with a younger coach, pairing someone on staff with someone external.
“A lot of thought goes into coach allocations because it’s the No.1 contributing factor to the success of a sporting program.”
Graham’s said Nudgee’s reputation as Australia’s pre-eminent rugby school saw aspiring Wallabies from across the country apply to attend.
Many pay out of their own pocket because Nudgee’s budget for financial assistance via sporting scholarships only stretches so far.
Talented teens from Dubai to Emerald to Apia and Adelaide – like current First XV captain Levi Slater – contribute to a melting pot of experience and culture on the rugby field, Graham added.'
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Bob McCowan (2)
To answer your question bbc and terrace. Gt in there 150th year are not going to go down without a fight and bbc well there just a solid team. The Terrace students will turn up with numbers