rod skellet
Bob Davidson (42)
Very competitive NSW side here. Congrats to all CAS players who made the cut.
CAS 2019
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Very competitive NSW side here. Congrats to all CAS players who made the cut.
William88
Syd Malcolm (24)
I accidentally deleted my post sorry- I am getting old! Will try again.
I have to agree- Waverley were hit hard by serious injuries to a large number of first XV starting players this year - but they will Be better off for blooding a huge amount of players and having a large returning group of firsts XV/2nd XV and 16 a players next year.
They ended up missing the following 1st XV starting players in various CAS games due to various issues:
Fretton, LHW, Baker, Milford, Moretti, Elmes, Ferguson, Daley, Amestro, Aholelei all first XV starters.
As a result they blooded a lot of players in the firsts and have a huge number returning genuine starters from the firsts including:
Sullivan, Amastero, Aholelei, Moale, King, Fritz, Thorn, Di Bartolo, Swann, Volkman, Fretton, Baker.
Then have a strong group of 16’s coming through. Not mentioning that there are at least 13 players returning from the seconds next year.
People expect Waverley to win every year, but if you look at the context of them in 2019- it was fair to expect them to be competitive when they lost to a full strength joeys by 2, but they lost a large chunk of that team and had to blood younger players as a result.
People kicking them when they are down have forgotten they were one penalty goal away from winning 3 years in a row last year. And every school needs a year like this one every now and then to prepare for the future(just look at Barker in 2016/17).
Running_rugby_1954
Dave Cowper (27)
Agree with you there W88.
Thought they would have been a chance at full strength- especially if they had a full strength pack. But the huge list of first XV players out was a huge issue for the team.
Maybe next year they won’t go play a full tournament of 8 games in Japan before they even start their pre season games?
Thought they would have been a chance at full strength- especially if they had a full strength pack. But the huge list of first XV players out was a huge issue for the team.
Maybe next year they won’t go play a full tournament of 8 games in Japan before they even start their pre season games?
Aloys_win
Stan Wickham (3)
Maybe show some sportsmanship next time and deal with the Cranbrook fans on the sideline being rude to Aloysius players on the field?
WLF
Arch Winning (36)
Ok, it is now all done and dusted for the CAS and GPS, and maybe ISA schools, a HUGE CONGRATS to Barker and Joeys for back to back premierships wins. It takes a lot to win in just 1 year but 2 in a row shows a lot of belief. v.good training and culture.
A hell of a lot of work goes into this achievement. Hats off to both teams and schools! Well done and enjoy!
A hell of a lot of work goes into this achievement. Hats off to both teams and schools! Well done and enjoy!
The Sydney Rugby Ref
Stan Wickham (3)
Sportsmanship by Alos?! You obviously haven't kept up with current affairs at Hordern Oval today 'Aloys_win"...
In the 15Bs match, an Alos player was red carded for punching a Cranbrook player - right in front of the referee!
And in the following 15A's match, an Alos player was red carded for abusing the referee! You need to get your facts right before posting on this forum...
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Well done to Barker who won the Henry Plume Shield fair and square.
Whether Barker's reign of dominance has temporarily ended or not remains to be seen but the fortunes of the different 1st XV teams are cyclical, so all concerned need to enjoy it and ride the wave while it lasts.
Talking of waves, the Double V enjoyed two great years in 2016 & 17 and narrowly missed out in 2018. They hadn't won a comp since 2009 before that.
But things look good next year for Waverley with so many players returning to school and with the successful U16s team graduating to the Opens in 2020. The 2nd XV, 3rd XV, 4th XV, 16s and 15s won their respective comps. They've got an excellent coaching staff, so it will be interesting to see how things pan out.
Well done to all concerned for the 2019 season. Well done to the Wallabies as well.
Whether Barker's reign of dominance has temporarily ended or not remains to be seen but the fortunes of the different 1st XV teams are cyclical, so all concerned need to enjoy it and ride the wave while it lasts.
Talking of waves, the Double V enjoyed two great years in 2016 & 17 and narrowly missed out in 2018. They hadn't won a comp since 2009 before that.
But things look good next year for Waverley with so many players returning to school and with the successful U16s team graduating to the Opens in 2020. The 2nd XV, 3rd XV, 4th XV, 16s and 15s won their respective comps. They've got an excellent coaching staff, so it will be interesting to see how things pan out.
Well done to all concerned for the 2019 season. Well done to the Wallabies as well.
wallabyinwaiting
Bob McCowan (2)
sportsmanship has to go both ways. supporters getting stuck into players on the field - going on since the beginning of time. if you can't handle the intensity of the sport - try soccer.
good luck with that strongly worded email, champion.
noeyeddear
Allen Oxlade (6)
Unfortunately I missed the game as I have been crook all week but it’s reassuring that the traditional push and shove was observed by the current generation!
Hasbeen
Bob Loudon (25)
Nowadays it is more chest to chest banging like rutting caribou....
formerflanker
Ken Catchpole (46)
Although Hooper's reaction to Savea's unpleasantness last night could set a new trend.
Jonathan lumerick
Frank Row (1)
fellas,
anyone willing to start the new forum, keen to see how CAS is going to shape up next year !
anyone willing to start the new forum, keen to see how CAS is going to shape up next year !
rod skellet
Bob Davidson (42)
It is done.
concernedcranbrookmum
Bob McCowan (2)
Its been good! See you all next year
Yours Truly,
ConcerendCranbrookMum
xxx
Yours Truly,
ConcerendCranbrookMum
xxx
Flavio
Ward Prentice (10)
Was great banter and some good insights into all the teams. I do love the "I haven't seen XXX team play but I reckon we are going to smash them" also some of the one eyed love of their teams.
Despite my post being deleted I do believe that in some cases the drive of some boys on scholarships "yes we all know they exist" when things aren't going as expected seems to wane. Also some that play league as well seem to attract a disproportionate number of yellow cards
Looking forward to next year and my early thoughts even as a Barker parent that it will be a good one for Waverly
Despite my post being deleted I do believe that in some cases the drive of some boys on scholarships "yes we all know they exist" when things aren't going as expected seems to wane. Also some that play league as well seem to attract a disproportionate number of yellow cards
Looking forward to next year and my early thoughts even as a Barker parent that it will be a good one for Waverly
ZHC
Peter Burge (5)
Sorry to be so one eyed folks. But, based on this year's form, Waverley is in a very strong position to do very very well over the next three years, 2020-2022.
Their 2nds (undefeated), 3rds (undefeated), 4ths (undefeated perhaps as well) all CAS champions. U16As CAS champions (never beaten at CAS in their age group). U15As CAS champions (never beaten at CAS in their age group so far).
When did a CAS school last win three or more in a row? Waverley almost did it last year, just falling short against Barker in a classic.
They have the roster to do it, can they do it though? With a bit of luck they can do it.
Their 2nds (undefeated), 3rds (undefeated), 4ths (undefeated perhaps as well) all CAS champions. U16As CAS champions (never beaten at CAS in their age group). U15As CAS champions (never beaten at CAS in their age group so far).
When did a CAS school last win three or more in a row? Waverley almost did it last year, just falling short against Barker in a classic.
They have the roster to do it, can they do it though? With a bit of luck they can do it.
WLF
Arch Winning (36)
Yep, agree WTF.
Lindfield deserved to win no question.
Unfortunately the guy in the middle had an absolute shocker, if you have a look at the vid it was horrendous, but we made too many mistakes and Lindfield were solid.
We look forward to seeing how the Opens go next year!
WTF?
Tom Lawton (22)
You sound like Cheika mate. The video will also show our defense was almost impenetrable and your two tries were from long range turnovers. The ref made some curious calls both ways, but we won the breakdown without question and then your outside backs seemed to not be able to number up when we were in attack.
I was disappointed not to see young WLF with much ball, it seemed it got caught up in the halves most of the time which Lindfield capitalised on with rush defence.