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Ward Prentice (10)
I suppose the question has to be asked. Why did Knox let the score blow out like that? Is that really fair to St Aloysius and the CAS? It could have been managed better?
CAS Rugby 2023
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Yep he was probably Trinity’s best. But discipline is an issue - gave away a lot of penalties.
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Ward Prentice (10)
After today, I just want to have input that Ah-Colt must be there instead of Nick. He is almost the best tight head I have seen playing. Nick is still great- but Ah-Colt is a different level. Nick will have next year too.
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Ward Prentice (10)
A solid day. Well done to teachers McCoy and Drew-Morris leading the Waverley program to such a strong day.
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Ward Prentice (10)
He can do things I have never seen other players do. He has so much potential.
Elfster
Dave Cowper (27)
Knox did replace 2/3 of their players shortly after halftime
This draw makes it tough for the selectors given Knox have had two blowout games.
And how does Knox only get one home game in a 15-game season?
Based purely on scores to date you'd probably have to rank the teams K, W, T, C, B, A.
What have the teams got planned over the longish break?
Agree Death Valley Game on the 22nd looks like it might be the game.
And how does Knox only get one home game in a 15-game season?
Based purely on scores to date you'd probably have to rank the teams K, W, T, C, B, A.
What have the teams got planned over the longish break?
Agree Death Valley Game on the 22nd looks like it might be the game.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
For about five minutes Cranbrook had the possession and most of the territory. Then Hatton Ward took a quick tap penalty and ran 40m to score under the posts. It looked like a quick opportunist try against the run of play. But then Trinity started to get some ball. The year 10 prop broke tackles and made good yards as did 8 (I think) Nuilala. Hatton Ward converted two more tries, one from the touch line, for 21-0. Cranbrook played a pretty unimaginative game, and defaulted to giving the ball to AhColt. He got through a ton of work but Trinity defended tenaciously and he never actually broke the line (although he certainly bent it).
The second half was a different story. Cranbrook had almost all the ball and almost all the game was played in Trinity's half. A try in the corner made it 21-5. A try in the opposite corner, well converted, made it 21-12. AhColt rumbled over from very short range, close to the posts: 21-19. But after that Trinity got their hands on just enough ball to get some territory. Cranbrook tried to run from deep and knocked on. From the scrum, the ball was punted into touch, and that was it.
In the end, the difference was that Trinity were relentless in defence, missing almost no one-on-one tackles, while Cranbrook were pretty one-dimensional in attack. Still, a good quality, entertaining game. Best for Trinity were 3, 8 and 9 - for Cranbrook, 3.
No program at Cranbrook, so I don't know many names. The CAS website says that Ah Colt, Lance Tovio and Stefan Ferster scored for Cranbrook, with Ferseter converting twice. Also, for some reason, the scoreboard clock wasn't in use for the 1st V game, although it was used for the seconds. Odd.
I saw the two CAS selectors leaving just as the game ended. They can't, on today's form, pick Patterson ahead of Hatton-Ward for the 9 spot. AhColt can't have done his chances any harm, and Nuilala gave himself every chance of being in the squad somewhere.
The second half was a different story. Cranbrook had almost all the ball and almost all the game was played in Trinity's half. A try in the corner made it 21-5. A try in the opposite corner, well converted, made it 21-12. AhColt rumbled over from very short range, close to the posts: 21-19. But after that Trinity got their hands on just enough ball to get some territory. Cranbrook tried to run from deep and knocked on. From the scrum, the ball was punted into touch, and that was it.
In the end, the difference was that Trinity were relentless in defence, missing almost no one-on-one tackles, while Cranbrook were pretty one-dimensional in attack. Still, a good quality, entertaining game. Best for Trinity were 3, 8 and 9 - for Cranbrook, 3.
No program at Cranbrook, so I don't know many names. The CAS website says that Ah Colt, Lance Tovio and Stefan Ferster scored for Cranbrook, with Ferseter converting twice. Also, for some reason, the scoreboard clock wasn't in use for the 1st V game, although it was used for the seconds. Odd.
I saw the two CAS selectors leaving just as the game ended. They can't, on today's form, pick Patterson ahead of Hatton-Ward for the 9 spot. AhColt can't have done his chances any harm, and Nuilala gave himself every chance of being in the squad somewhere.
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Snort
Nev Cottrell (35)
This is the third time in seven years Knox has scored more than 80 against St Aloysius, Last year was 89-7.
Elfster
Dave Cowper (27)
I remember times when aloys would give them a tough time. Especially at willoughby.
they played a style of rugby that frustrated Knox.
Like Waverley- random ad hoc style they struggled when there was no structure
WLF3
Darby Loudon (17)
Well it is pretty clear now that Knox are the team to beat.
Surprised, and happy for Trinity (and Snort), that Trinity won today.
Can't believe on their opening of the new Horden ground that there was no program!
Not sure why Knox need to rub their oppositions noses in it, Barker have done the same in the past.
Fair to say that the in the next round, Knox v the Waves game will be packed, and it's at our fav ground! DV.
Surprised, and happy for Trinity (and Snort), that Trinity won today.
Can't believe on their opening of the new Horden ground that there was no program!
Not sure why Knox need to rub their oppositions noses in it, Barker have done the same in the past.
Fair to say that the in the next round, Knox v the Waves game will be packed, and it's at our fav ground! DV.
Snort
Nev Cottrell (35)
Massive win to Waverley today. You'd have to say the Knox v Waverley game will be the decider.
WLF3
Darby Loudon (17)
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Nev Cottrell (35)
Not ruling it out.Yes Snort, maybe the underdog Waves can pull off a massive upset!
Also worth mentioning there was a pretty big crowd in at Hordern today.
Elfster
Dave Cowper (27)
I don’t think Knox was rubbing the noses.
the team at the end was almost the 2nds.
but I agree not a bad look
Lachie Goon
Allen Oxlade (6)
a reliable source has informed me of 5 St Aloysius players selected for CAS teams
Noah Wicks 2nd XV
Myles Duncan 2nd XV
Luca Ponsonby Shadows
Joe Harkin Shadows
Harry Wood Shadows
Noah Wicks 2nd XV
Myles Duncan 2nd XV
Luca Ponsonby Shadows
Joe Harkin Shadows
Harry Wood Shadows
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Frank Row (1)
CAS 1STS AND 2NDS RUGBY TEAMS ANNOUNCED – cas-web
www.cas.nsw.edu.au
Wait is over. Teams are out
CAS 1STS AND 2NDS RUGBY TEAMS ANNOUNCED – cas-web
www.cas.nsw.edu.au
So 1st XV - 8K, 4B, 2W, 1T
2nd 23 - 2A, 4B, 5C, 3K, 3T, 6W
Shad 15 - 3A, 2B, 4C, 2K, 1T, 3W
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Jumping_jack
Ward Prentice (10)
Knox - 11 (8 in firsts/3 in seconds)
Barker - 8 (4 in firsts/4 in seconds)
Waverley - 8 (2 in firsts/4 in seconds/2 reserves)
Cranbrook - 5 (1 in seconds/4 reserves)
Trinity - 3 (1 in firsts/1 seconds/1 reserve)
Aloys - 2(1 reserve)
8 from Knox firsts in CAS 1sts is a big call - they are undefeated though - so well done Knox.
Waverley boys well represented. I’m not sure what else Jonti M-F needed to do today.
I’m not sure how ah-Colt isn’t higher.
And the same mistake as last year. An u16’s player in the 1sts.
Barker - 8 (4 in firsts/4 in seconds)
Waverley - 8 (2 in firsts/4 in seconds/2 reserves)
Cranbrook - 5 (1 in seconds/4 reserves)
Trinity - 3 (1 in firsts/1 seconds/1 reserve)
Aloys - 2(1 reserve)
8 from Knox firsts in CAS 1sts is a big call - they are undefeated though - so well done Knox.
Waverley boys well represented. I’m not sure what else Jonti M-F needed to do today.
I’m not sure how ah-Colt isn’t higher.
And the same mistake as last year. An u16’s player in the 1sts.
FoleyBealeFolau
Ward Prentice (10)
I know Cranbrook have had a rubbish game today losing to trinity and their season is effectively over. But I think this is a major injustice having Kaleb Ah-Colt on the bench in the CAS 2s this is a player that has shown his class to a major extent I understand the Knox front row being strong but too see him not starting in the CAS 2s shows poor political selection choices that has plagued CAS for years.