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I'd be quietly confident that the country boys in this scenario would take the cake . ****(Retreats to fetal position and awaits chastising)****

Keep in mind that as of last year NRL surprising contract List: THIS IS FIRST GRADE NRL (NOT HOLDEN CUP) Adam Reynolds (South's) - $50,000 (2012) Dane Gagai (Newcastle) - $20,000 (2012) Josh Reynolds (Canterbury) - $60,000 (2012) Willie Mason (Newcastle) - $40,000 (2012) These are just...

GPS Country Team: Feel free to add 1.) ? 2.) Jono Burke (K) 3.) Matthew Sandell (J) 4.) Ned Hanigan (J) 5.) Patrick O'Brien (J) 6.) Jack Mcalman (K) 7.) Hamish Dunbar (S) 8.) Ben Hunt (I) 9.) Rory Davis (K) 10.) Jack Clancy (E) 11.) ? 12.) William McDonnell (J) 13.) ? 14.) Tim McCutcheon 15.)...

IS, This was a polite way of saying that MAYBE these schools have encouraged these boys to come, a.) with the possibility of furthered rugby oppurtunities (Links to Shute Shield etc) b.) with the enhanced academic prospectus. Not that I know the position of many boys in the GPS who have been...

Agree with you entirely here Mum, Having seen the progression of the NSW country team from u14's to what it is now, it is a damn sight worse now than it was 3 years ago. Seems as though many boys have shifted towards Sydney Independent Schooling with the hopes of furthering their rugby. Much...

***Re-phrase Jarse, Yesterday, who were the best of the front rowers?

Did not manage to make it to View today. As a past front rower, I'm interested in hearing who were the best out of all of the front rowers today? Sandell, Mafi,Fifita etc?

Funny how league can reflect so strongly onto union sometimes. Anyone who's watched a game of league lately will realize that it is turning into a game of touch footy, with tackling involved. Play close to the rucks, gains metres, pass to winger/kick on last. Robotic.

Inside Shoulder, Talked to a few boys who played on the day, both of them said that Clancy was almost too fast a 10 for M&M. I Like To Watch, I'm not sure if you have watched any of his games for Shore (Given this is a different setting), but his constant probing for space and ability to...

Random, Any reports on Hanigan and Cannell?

If i was selectors, I would be basing my much of selection for 10, on how well HE suits what is more than likely going to be a centres pairing of Moeroa and Milne. Did not get around to seeing Clancy play for GPS (sad I didn't) and with M&M, neither did I see Deegan run with the pair of them.

I somewhat agree with you here Jarse, BUT It must be remembered that in what they do, both Deegan and Clancy are renowned for playing WELL above their weight. Deegan's defence is a hallmark of his game, whilst Clancy's confidence in taking the ball to the line is second to none. I also feel...

As far as my old mind can remember, HH was the leading try scorer of the tournament (2 hat-tricks) something seldom achieved by a centre, lesser so one who is not of the tournament age bracket. Also in his defence, I dare say he was playing against what are two MEN in Moeroa and Milne both of...

I 100% agree with you here Random. In all aspects, all reports (and sources) indicate that Short's passing game as well as his cohesiveness with Deegan whilst playing in both GPS 1's and 2's was outstanding. Would not be surprised for Short to nab a Gold jersey considering recent form. Whilst...

I'm led to believe that more often than not Moeroa plays second row in league (as many second rowers in league convert easily to centres), whilst Milne plays solely in the backline?