Recent content by Gary Rodgers

I agree J Dog, although you still cannot go past Waverly as clear favourites for that matchup. Too many quality players returning as well as a number of quality recruits. Knox will no question be much much better then last season however.

Not sure if BS, but Barker recruitment for 2019 is very strong. Looking to improve a backline that may have been filled by forwards. Heard rumours around Antico leaving Aloysius at the end of 2018, not sure his destination, maybe Barker poached him? Would definitely ruffle some feathers.

Any early season predictions for the CAS team? My preseason thoughts of the lock ins would be Pollard and Willson (B), Hawkes, Pelesasa (T), Hutchinson-Walters, Volkman (W), any others I have potentially left out who should definitely be in the side. My surprise selections would be Wheals...

Agreed, a weak forward pack means no matter how good an attacking backline you have its only as good as the platformed laid by the boys up front. Similar to last season, in which Aloys had arguably the best backline, but little go forward against stronger teams like Barker completely negated the...

Sidgreaves, Antico and S Spalding could arguably be the strongest inside backs in the competition next year. The experience of Spalding and Antico in last years first XV (Spalding in particular), along with all three playing NSW Gen Blue, it would be something to watch. Name a better 9,10,12...

Agreed Owens, thought Tauiliili-Pelesasa (T) and Hawkes (T) are definitely players to watch in the future, tough, strong ball carriers, and dominating defensively. Both had solid seasons last year, rewarded with CAS representation, they will both be standouts in what I believe wont be a strong...