CAS 2019

[Running_rugby_1954]

A stop start game between Waverley and Trinity today.

The weather didn’t help with a lot of dropped ball from both teams.

There was a period in that second half Waverley were scintillating in attack and that won them the game.

Amazing to think that only 9 of the players in the 1sts and 2nds are in year 12. 21 back from firsts and seconds next year plus their strong 16’s/15’s cohort- a good rebuilding year for Waverley no doubt. Also speaking with people today- even most of their thirds are in year 11- so they will have significant depth next year.

They also weren’t helped with a significant number on injuries to key players in the pre season, but did well to play so well in the end against a very formidable Trinity team today.

 

[rod skellet]

Some good representation by CAS in the gen blue squads just announced. Well done to all selected and all the various schools for supporting them to get there. In particular Barker with 4 reps.

Adrian Brown - Barker College
Jordan Cameron - Barker College
Tom Gratwicke - Knox Grammar School
Malachi Hawkes - Trinity Grammar School
Billy Pollard - Barker College
Alex Rice - Waverley College
Tas Smith - Cranbrook School
Lucas Vass - Barker College

Shadows:
Ben Pollock - Gordon RFC(St Aloysius)
Ronald Volkman - Waverley College

http://www.nswwaratahs.com.au/news/news-article/articleid/18504/u18-gen-blue-squad-selected

Very competitive NSW side here. Congrats to all CAS players who made the cut.

 

[William88]

Amazing to think that only 9 of the players in the 1sts and 2nds are in year 12. 21 back from firsts and seconds next year plus their strong 16’s/15’s cohort- a good rebuilding year for Waverley no doubt. Also speaking with people today- even most of their thirds are in year 11- so they will have significant depth next year.
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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]

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?

 

[Aloys_win]

Learn to deal with a loss, you cat.

Maybe show some sportsmanship next time and deal with the Cranbrook fans on the sideline being rude to Aloysius players on the field?

 

[WLF]

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!

 

[The Sydney Rugby Ref]

Maybe show some sportsmanship next time and deal with the Cranbrook fans on the sideline being rude to Aloysius players on the field?

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...

 

[sidelineview]

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.

 

[wallabyinwaiting]

All I can say is wow.

The Cranbrook v Aloys games will forever be shrouded in controversy(much like it appears the Joeys v scots game).

The refereeing decisions were beyond perplexing and the sportsman ship was non existent from Cranbrook. It was disappointing to see the lack of staff not policing the Cranbrook boys on the sideline as well.


A Poor display of rugby that will be in Aloys fans minds forever.

Aloys will be sending a stern email on Monday to the Head of Sport from Cranbrook.

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]

Told you so!

But congratulations to Barker on their worthy win in one of the great local derbies.

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]

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!

Nowadays it is more chest to chest banging like rutting caribou....

 

[formerflanker]

Nowadays it is more chest to chest banging like rutting caribou..

Although Hooper's reaction to Savea's unpleasantness last night could set a new trend.

 

[Hasbeen]

A back of the collar grab prevents the hands being trapped. Quite smart I thought.

Well I guess that is it then. It is all over for 2019. I enjoyed the posts Guys. Thanks to all. Till 2020. ....

 

[Jonathan lumerick]

fellas,
anyone willing to start the new forum, keen to see how CAS is going to shape up next year !

 

[rod skellet]

fellas,
anyone willing to start the new forum, keen to see how CAS is going to shape up next year !

It is done.

 

[concernedcranbrookmum]

Its been good! See you all next year

Yours Truly,

ConcerendCranbrookMum

xxx

 

[Flavio]

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

 

[ZHC]

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.

 

[WTF?]

...... and like the fantastic Waves 2017 side this side all play together at Randwick, and will probably win the Club A comp. So this Waves team is the real deal.

This post did not age well WLF

No excuses about full strength teams as neither did. We had plenty of Sydney/Metro players out injured watching from the sidelines.

What was the bet again?

 

[WLF]

This post did not age well WLF

No excuses about full strength teams as neither did. We had plenty of Sydney/Metro players out injured watching from the sidelines.

What was the bet again?

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!