Maul of Duty
Bill Watson (15)
Not sure he would be selected over Smith who was u16 Aus team and this years starting hooker for the u18 Tahs side earlier in the year. Worth consideration, but I still see Smith as the first pick here
NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)
- Thread starter Joker
- Start date
Professor62
Fred Wood (13)
My overview of the Shore
N
jeez a lot of changes but some very well warranted, Armarti is a workhorse who’s had a slow start to his season, but with his size and strength will be solid over the next coming rounds for the Shore 1s. I like to see Callaghan at 10, brining lots of energy and leadership back into the side, he will work well with Robertson (12) who I would say is one of the better defensive backs in the whole competition. Don’t mind seeing Wednt back at 15, but would have preferred to see Francis get a shot back there, this new team definitely looks stronger than last weeks. Best of luck to the Shoremen as they take on view this Thursday at the bridge.
N
Traditionally Newington 7ths are called "The Silverbacks"
Mannix Jorgenson
Peter Burge (5)
Haven't heard much about the social teams this year. Does anyone have any information?
LoseHeadLarry
Bob McCowan (2)
Unfortunately i'm not sure the silverbacks are a team this year. The rumour is lower teams such as the 5th's 6th's and 7th's don't hold enough year 12's to create the social team. As well as injuries scattered throughout all opens team. It's sad to see.
The Cleaner
Billy Sheehan (19)
Agree with you mate, Smith would be the starting hooker. However, do we pick because they performed last year and earlier on in the year or do we pick base on current form? We need to look at line out accuracy an area where he can work on. Anakin played hooker with Smith in the U16 for the Tahs so he is definitely a contender. No one can be a hooker if they cannot hit their throw.
*** Both Hooker can showcase this Thursday when they face each other.
Last edited:
thehammar
Frank Row (1)
Shore lost, standouts include Kellet (E) Roberts (E), played great footy expecting to get some run for the 3rds.
Hammar
Mannix Jorgenson
Peter Burge (5)
Where is View vs Shore being held?
SchoonerScorer
Frank Row (1)
Gents,
Schooner Scorer here, 60 second snippet, Scoring the rugby.
"They say Thursday is the new Saturday, Cans cracking open and footy being played"
The schooners are chilled, the spreadsheets are shut, and the team lists are in. As the city wrestles with inflation and Great Northern prices at the Royal Oak, we’re heading into Round 4 with more momentum than a Kings rolling maul.
I’ve missed a few rounds, yes blame work, weddings, and one rogue schooner session that started at the Rose and ended with me explaining the offside rule to a confused Uber driver in Lane Cove. But I’m back. Fresh taper. Fresh spreadsheets. And fresh takes on Round 4, where the real contenders start to flex and the pretenders panic about their forward pod structure.
This is the main course, served hot, loud, and with a touch of Stanmore spice. Newo have flair. Their wingers are electric and big, their crowd louder than a Year 12 D-floor at the Royal Paddo (quiet). But Kings? Kings are a brick wall with a rugby IQ. The pack is heavier than a Paddington brunch bill, and Kings are booting it like they’ve got futures contracts on field position, every kick’s a financial decision. Expect a set-piece masterclass, a few midfield biffs, and some royal discipline to sneak Kings home.
Scots might have the postcode, but Joeys have the pedigree. Their defence? Tighter than a Year 12’s formal taper. Their back row moves like they’ve all got 3rd period English to catch. Scots have had flashes, and the new 10 is class, but unless their forwards go full Hercules, the Joeys juggernaut will roll on. Expect a dominant final 20, some chirp from the terraces, and Finn Hannon running it from inside their 22 just to rub it in.
"Ghattas might not wear a cape, but he's a hero in our eyes" (flick to self off the back fence)
Shore vs Riverview
Prediction: View by 17
Shore deserve respect — well-drilled, hardworking, and coaching with actual structure. But Riverview are building steam like a Year 10 science experiment gone right. Their No. 8 is a unit, and their 10 has more control than an 8-figure trading algorithm. This’ll be competitive early, but once View find rhythm, the scoreboard could start climbing like property prices in Mosman.
"Shore’s best hope? Make it a dogfight, win the contact and fuel up on enough Shore mums’ pies to stop a View forward pack in their tracks. Homemade pastry might be their best line of defence."
Schooner's Final Sip
Boys, this round’s got edge. Bragging rights. Future rep jerseys on the line. First XVs are starting to gel, fitness is separating squads, and coaches are either stressing over structure… or wondering if it’s too late to bring back that one 2nd XV lad with "raw potential."
I’ll be floating around Stanmore for the Kings–Newo clash. Come say g’day. I’ll be the bloke with R.M.s, a crisp shirt with a polo quarter zip folded over shoulder, and a schooner metaphor ready for every phase of play.
Until next time,
Schooner OUT.
Schooner Scorer here, 60 second snippet, Scoring the rugby.
"They say Thursday is the new Saturday, Cans cracking open and footy being played"
The schooners are chilled, the spreadsheets are shut, and the team lists are in. As the city wrestles with inflation and Great Northern prices at the Royal Oak, we’re heading into Round 4 with more momentum than a Kings rolling maul.
I’ve missed a few rounds, yes blame work, weddings, and one rogue schooner session that started at the Rose and ended with me explaining the offside rule to a confused Uber driver in Lane Cove. But I’m back. Fresh taper. Fresh spreadsheets. And fresh takes on Round 4, where the real contenders start to flex and the pretenders panic about their forward pod structure.
Newington vs Kings
Prediction: Kings by 8This is the main course, served hot, loud, and with a touch of Stanmore spice. Newo have flair. Their wingers are electric and big, their crowd louder than a Year 12 D-floor at the Royal Paddo (quiet). But Kings? Kings are a brick wall with a rugby IQ. The pack is heavier than a Paddington brunch bill, and Kings are booting it like they’ve got futures contracts on field position, every kick’s a financial decision. Expect a set-piece masterclass, a few midfield biffs, and some royal discipline to sneak Kings home.
Scots vs Joeys
Prediction: Joeys by 21Scots might have the postcode, but Joeys have the pedigree. Their defence? Tighter than a Year 12’s formal taper. Their back row moves like they’ve all got 3rd period English to catch. Scots have had flashes, and the new 10 is class, but unless their forwards go full Hercules, the Joeys juggernaut will roll on. Expect a dominant final 20, some chirp from the terraces, and Finn Hannon running it from inside their 22 just to rub it in.
"Ghattas might not wear a cape, but he's a hero in our eyes" (flick to self off the back fence)
Shore vs Riverview
Prediction: View by 17
Shore deserve respect — well-drilled, hardworking, and coaching with actual structure. But Riverview are building steam like a Year 10 science experiment gone right. Their No. 8 is a unit, and their 10 has more control than an 8-figure trading algorithm. This’ll be competitive early, but once View find rhythm, the scoreboard could start climbing like property prices in Mosman.
"Shore’s best hope? Make it a dogfight, win the contact and fuel up on enough Shore mums’ pies to stop a View forward pack in their tracks. Homemade pastry might be their best line of defence."
Schooner's Final Sip
Boys, this round’s got edge. Bragging rights. Future rep jerseys on the line. First XVs are starting to gel, fitness is separating squads, and coaches are either stressing over structure… or wondering if it’s too late to bring back that one 2nd XV lad with "raw potential."
I’ll be floating around Stanmore for the Kings–Newo clash. Come say g’day. I’ll be the bloke with R.M.s, a crisp shirt with a polo quarter zip folded over shoulder, and a schooner metaphor ready for every phase of play.
Until next time,
Schooner OUT.
thehammar
Frank Row (1)
shore
the big cheese
Frank Row (1)
Does anyone have a joeys line up for their firsts and seconds for this thursday?
The Cleaner
Billy Sheehan (19)
Good laugh! Entertaining!
The 6 Seat
Sydney Middleton (9)
Love it
The Apprentice
Frank Nicholson (4)
From what I can gather there is a Newington Silverbacks side due to their heavy presence on social media, unsure as to what grade they actually are could possibly be the 5ths?
Last edited:
pushhthatscrummm
Bob McCowan (2)
Gentlemen, I am esteemed at the reopening of this forum and see good chat since, moving to this Thursday, Does anyone know. for all schools what the go is with suporters. I believe the Kings boys may potentially being bussed for the 2pm 2nd XV kickoff at Stanmore, and potentially the New Boys not let out until 3:20. What about the other schools and or clarity of Kings/New.
Regards Scrummie
Regards Scrummie
The Apprentice
Frank Nicholson (4)
Morning Scrummie. The Shore boys will be let out early at 2:30 to get to the bridge and from what I have heard there will be a fair number of View boys in the senior years making the trip over however the young ones are being kept in the swamp till the 3:30 knockoff bell, I am sure streamer will cop a fair amount of traffic from schoolboys in class trying to watch. Would also love to hear what is happening in regards to the other schools.