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Very true! With much regret I personally believe that the AB's are going to hammer the Wallabies in their next game! Though I was never a Deans fan, if the Wallabies have a disastrous season in 2013 which is supposedly the start of a new beginning, then he will be vindicated IMO. Unlike the...

IS/ILTW, That is why the U/19 was good, because it identified late bloomers (i.e. lads who had left school as an U/17' or U/18). Ultimately the Sydney colts system was strong back then (from 1989 onwards - thank you Phil Kearn for hand gesture that inspired so many), and most had 5 grades but...

LG, Re: NZ Schools Selection That is how I understood it as well. And yes you are quite correct about how the sub-unions/provinces operate (i.e. Auckland, Manukau-Counties, Canterbury et al). These entities know who their best juniors are as it is highly likely that the same players have been...

So true. How many times has such an instance occurred! Young lads (as is their genetic disposition) believe they're unbreakable and continue to play without caution, and then 'snap' an injury occurs and one lad's misfortune becomes another's opportunity! Furthermore, it is not hard to discern...

I would have to agree with LG on this point! Moeroa has been developed as a forward by Parramatta which IMO has corrupted his game as a 'back' in Union. Milne on the other hand has always been in the backs. The irony however is the fact that when Moeroa first made the Parra HMC team (a year...

LG, Both boys were actually brought up in Union (in addition to league - like a lot of other dual coders). Milne for Coogee in the SJRU's MSZ competition, and Moeroa for Rooty Hill in the MWZ (as those comps were organised and known back the ).

ILTW, It is my understanding that Taylor did not make any of Oz teams, unless he has received a late call up into Oz A's.

I'm in NZ next week so I will avidly try to dig up some info (during my free time) on the likely team the Oz boys could be facing. Regardless, it will inevitably be a strong team, and hell bent on avenging the losses from 2011-12. Personally I believe that this is perhaps the one of the best...

It was always going to be a hard ask for young Charlie given those he was competing against (i.e. established league rep players). Admittedly I said the same for Lussick but he made it and therefore he is the only one (of the four) who will go on to become a dual schoolboy international in 2013...

:)@states!

Hey HJ how about this for opportunists! The Lions website has emailed all members for a ('expression of interest') new offer; a lions jersey with 'Victory in Australia' embroided below the 'Australia 2013' in the same format. The catch is postage is from Australia, adding an extra £15 (AU$25)...

Old friend I wasn't going to raise the subject, because as you are acutely aware I am a humble and selfless being, but since you have brought the subject up i will will suggest that until they reclaim the trophy; which would make that somewhere around July 2025 :-)

Re: Charlie Taylor Saw one game of his at the ASRU Champs and like LG, I too agree that the lad was worthy of an 'Aus A' spot at the very least. Now he is at the ASSRL Champs but Unfortunately he is playing in one of the weaker teams at the ASSRL which will detract from selection in the...

With the greatest of respect I did 'except' Taylor in my post! Secondly, (and as many members of this forum will attest) I am well aware of Lussick's history (especially as it concerns his junior rep career with Manly's HMC and SGB teams) however the lad has an 'Australia A' jersey to collect...

I am a Deegan-ite! Solid player.

I know its off the Topic however Milne, Moeroa, Lussick and Taylor are all acquitting themselves very well at the ASSRL championship in Cairns. All except Lussick have had MOTM games. With the exception of Taylor I cannot fathom why the other three would risk injury by playing in this...

:) If I didn't know you any better CTPE I would suggest that you're being overly presumptuous!:) I leave it at that before I'm 'Red Carded'

A big 'Alleluia' and 'Amen' to Brother IS! After viewing a U/20's <insert car company> cup game (thank you HJ for this line) over the weekend I was dismayed at the skill level in attack and the inability of all concerned being unable to string several passes together. Admittedly the same group...

What you say, 'goes without saying' ... ... ... pardon the pun LOL ... ... ... after all the section does clearly state, 'presumptively binding' (i.e. a rebuttable presumption)!

Gents, In an earlier post I made it known that I was surprised that Paenga-Amosa was not selected in any of the teams. Can anyone who attended most of the games able to lend any viewpoints as to why this may have been the case? As several of you already know I have been on somewhat of a...