NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[Jakeburner65]

Must be very exciting for the boys from lane cove Winning head of the river and potentially winning the gps. Hopefully the boys from new can get the ball rolling again

View from the neutral: Needs to be a steward's inquiry of the timekeeping in that game

 

[The Cleaner]

Been curious what where the wrist bands the kings 1sts were wearing

Venimus Vidimus Vicimus

 

[keenas]

Are the combined GPS sides matches being televised ?

 

[Meaty Michael]

@Joker Could we get the 16s forum back up leading into rep selections and trials?

 

[Jakeburner65]

Venimus Vidimus Vicimus
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I guess "Venimus, vidimus, et superbia nostra nobis exitium peperit" was just too long to fit on a band

 

[Joker]

 

[Joker]

Does anyone have the results from all of joeys opens team all from the weekend.

 

[The Cleaner]

I guess "Venimus, vidimus, et superbia nostra nobis exitium peperit" was just too long to fit on a band

Visne unum?

 

[Handsonheadandblowinhard]

I think Smith from Kings has the #2 in the bag.

I’d have to agree with that, notwithstanding that Ghattas is very high quality. His point of difference is that he can cover 2 and 7, but not sure this will be enough

 

[fortheloveofthegame]

Is this correct? Not sure that's how it works.

I understand that the teams involved and the next opponents' reps sat it out. So it would have been Kings, New and Scots saying: "A chance to weaken View against Joeys and improve our own schools' relative positions? F*&k yeah."

Glad the play didn't work. It shouldn't have been a red on Garling in the first place. There were no hands, but there also was no head contact, and he was visibly pulling out of the contact. Meanwhile Lemoto knocks some kids block off same round, resulting in injury, with no action.

The same ref also awarded a weak AF Shore scrum a bunch of penalties as they were being physically demolished, including for, get this, Riverview pushing too much.

the Scots 8 scenario sets a very poor precedent.

 

[2013-2017]

Is this correct? Not sure that's how it works.

I understand that the teams involved and the next opponents' reps sat it out. So it would have been Kings, New and Scots saying: "A chance to weaken View against Joeys and improve our own schools' relative positions? F*&k yeah."

Glad the play didn't work. It shouldn't have been a red on Garling in the first place. There were no hands, but there also was no head contact, and he was visibly pulling out of the contact. Meanwhile Lemoto knocks some kids block off same round, resulting in injury, with no action.

The same ref also awarded a weak AF Shore scrum a bunch of penalties as they were being physically demolished, including for, get this, Riverview pushing too much.

Mate he didn't get a card, don't think he can get suspended, can someone confirm?? @Joker

 

[Backintheolddays]

Mate he didn't get a card, don't think he can get suspended, can someone confirm?? @Joker

It is up to the Conduct Committee. This is all amateur. The rule of thumb is red card equals one week unless the committee has information that indicates it was an error (ie no suspension). Very unlikely to recommend more than that but there have been instances where the school has provided a higher sanction. For non carded items it requires an official complaint (not the right word but you get the gist) for the committee to consider. The is very uncommon and would generally be a race to the bottom if actively pursued. The Scots 8 tackle falls into this category. Such is life and happens in the pro ranks so cannot be unexpected here.

 

[Maul of Duty]

I see, then Bloomfield will not be picked as he is only in year 11.

Not sure. it would be really difficult not to have him there even if he is in yr11. He has preformed really well in school and also in the u18 Tahs earlier this year. Will be interesting to see how selections go. Anyone know when they are actually released?

 

[The Grail]

Venimus Vidimus Vicimus
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Viking axes remind me a little of Churchie's crest;

 

[fortheloveofthegame]

Mate he didn't get a card, don't think he can get suspended, can someone confirm?? @Joker

it is disgraceful if an obvious case of play can’t be sanctioned because the ref missed it. Every 1st and 2nd grade game is broadcast, this particular situation was both clear and dangerous.

 

[Eyes and Ears]

How would you recommend that a Citing Process would work to handle these situations? For professional rugby, there is an independent Citing Officer which I don’t believe is feasible for schoolboy rugby OR other schools would have to cite each other. Schools would be very reluctant to do that.

 

[Mungo1866]

How would you recommend that a Citing Process would work to handle these situations? For professional rugby, there is an independent Citing Officer which I don’t believe is feasible for schoolboy rugby OR other schools would have to cite each other. Schools would be very reluctant to do that.

There is a process under rugby Australia Diciplinary Rules that allows a citing of a player by a club or union at all levels of Australian domestic rugby so I would think school boy rugby is bound by that procedure if someone was prepared to cite a player.

 

[Joker]

Mate he didn't get a card, don't think he can get suspended, can someone confirm?? @Joker

I am aware that both Schools are in discussions.

 

[ItsNotPink]

3rd XV Round 2 Report
The favourites identified themselves further in this early round of the 3rd XV competition. Wins to Kings, Riverview and Joeys kept them undefeated, while TAS’ victory over Shore puts both teams on one loss. Scots, Grammar and High are yet to notch a win and while we have only had two rounds, their chances of winning the premiership in 2025 are looking a bit slim.

TAS 23 d Shore 14
A close match on Backfield where TAS got away to a 9-0 lead and maintained that margin in the end despite a Shore resurgence. I did think this result was on the cards. Both teams remain in the running for the premiership but really cannot afford to lose any more games. Shore in particular will play their ‘grand final’ next week when they meet Joeys at Hunters Hill where another loss would pretty much end their chances of retaining the shield. TAS have a big match in Armidale against Riverview and that should be an absolutely cracking game.

Joeys 36 d Scots 19
An expansive win by Joeys at Hunters Hill in front of a small but enthusiastic crowd. Joeys running game and support play decimated Scots and the Joeys ball retention at the breakdown was first class, restricting Scots possession significantly. Joeys now face Shore at Hunters Hill in round 3 looking to continue their winning streak. Scots host a rejuvenated High at Bellevue Hill where one team will claim their first victory of the season.

Kings 26 d High 0
A strong win to Kings on JS White but from all reports a better contest from High who are definitely not pushovers this season. Kings now travel to Rushcutters Bay where they will be strongly favoured to remain undefeated against Grammar and High can open their account this year at Bellevue Hill in round 3.

Riverview 40 d Grammar 0
It would appear that the Grammar 1st XV is not going to contend for the Col Windon Shield this year after a second consecutive loss, this time by 40 points to Riverview at Lane Cove. Riverview remain undefeated and travel to Armidale for a big match up next weekend. Grammar host the undefeated Kings at Weigall and I will be tipping the sky blue in that match up.

 

[Maul of Duty]

the white picket fence around the Swamp. Is this permanent or was it just a temp fence for the game against Joeys?