Yes, hoping for an injury free day in which both schools test out their team combinations and each other.
Knox tends to have one early season advantage over their GPS rivals in that they don’t have any players tied up in “Head of the River” duties or similar.
anyone want to have a crack at predicted ladders and teams lists?
Here is my opinion on the CAS ladder
1. Knox
2. Waverly
3. Cranbrook
4. Barker
5. Trinity
6. Aloys
Let us hear what you think of it.
Barker seems to be flying beneath the radar .. they should have a pretty sizeable pack, and also at least one electric back
anyone care to shed light on Barkers 2019 prospects?
Rod skillet seems to have vanished? His son clearly has left the building ..
Oh well seems like everyone writing off Barkers chances
PS I see Knox's Lachlan Swinton has made bench for Tahs . I still scratch my head that he didn't make Aussie Schools . and I am a Waverley supporter
Barker seems to be flying beneath the radar .. they should have a pretty sizeable pack, and also at least one electric back
anyone care to shed light on Barkers 2019 prospects?
Rod skillet seems to have vanished? His son clearly has left the building ..
Hi SDW.
No I have not left the building. Just keeping a low profile over summer. FYI my son goes to Narrabeen Sports High not Barker.
As for Barkers 2019 prospects, I think the crowd is correct in stating that their prospects of matching last years performance is slim.
They will have a competent pack with Brown, Pollard and Slinn as a likely front row with Weymouth (Hugo) and Cameron as locks. As for the back row I do not know of any standouts and have yet to hear much of this Nick Russell lad.
The backs is where the Reds could struggle in 2019. With only Galloway returning and Ovendon blooded from 16as as certainties, you may see Wilson (last years CAS2 prop) reverting back to the centres where he played u15s.
Anyway I think it will be a interesting year with Waverley being the front runners for this years comp.
Agree with your view re Waverley being the front runners Rod, and to be honest, will think it an upset if any opposition team gets within 20 of them during the regular CAS season. The likes of Volkman, ably supported by Moretti and Milford terrorizing teams up front, putting big bodies through half chances is another level to what other teams are likely to be able to handle.Hi SDW.
No I have not left the building. Just keeping a low profile over summer. FYI my son goes to Narrabeen Sports High not Barker.
As for Barkers 2019 prospects, I think the crowd is correct in stating that their prospects of matching last years performance is slim.
They will have a competent pack with Brown, Pollard and Slinn as a likely front row with Weymouth (Hugo) and Cameron as locks. As for the back row I do not know of any standouts and have yet to hear much of this Nick Russell lad.
The backs is where the Reds could struggle in 2019. With only Galloway returning and Ovendon blooded from 16as as certainties, you may see Wilson (last years CAS2 prop) reverting back to the centres where he played u15s.
Anyway I think it will be a interesting year with Waverley being the front runners for this years comp.
Nick Russell - any idea what school he came from pre Barker?
Nick Russell - any idea what school he came from pre Barker?