First time poster,
Looking forward to the GPS Rugby season. I am a Newington OB and I like their chances this year. They blooded a few young players last year and I think especially their backline will be one of the best in the comp. I hope they have enough grunt,skill in set pieces and fitness in the forwards to enable their talented backs to showcase their skill. As long as the coaches put them in the right positions, then they'll go well. I think Scots go in as favourites but they seem to not live up to expectations although this year could be different. It's a long season therefore Joeys depth always comes into it and View are a smoky. Not sure about Shore. They have some very good individuals but can they go all the way ? and Kings are on the rebuild after a few very successful years.
My Table :
SCOTS/NEWINGTON
JOEYS
VIEW
KINGS
SHORE
On another matter, and I'm sure this might ruffle a few feathers, if Newington go Co-Ed, many New OB are afraid that this will spell the end of Newington's involvement in the GPS Rugby comp especially in the 1sts,2nds and A teams ( like Grammar and High ) because of the reduced number of players to choose from ( as it is, Soccer and AFL are popular and are eating into the Rugby players). This may happen not immediately but if New are getting beaten by large margins, not competitive and a duty of care to the players needs to be thought of ( like Grammar and High ), then they may be asked to leave the Top grade comp. Could this mean another school will need to fill the void ? If so, I predict St Augustines.
Thoughts
Harvey