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Ward Prentice (10)
It makes me question the credentials required to qualify as a CAS selector
Yeah just a weird one for me. Almost beat Waverley carrying the team on his back. Kid is class. The cream will rise to the top eventually.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.
2 u16’s Dene and CaswellKnox - 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
Far out. I just can’t agree with the u16’s kids unless they are going to be wallabies. It’s a bad selection. Lets them go the u16’s pathway.2 u16’s Dene and Caswell
Every forward selected has played Gen blue, NSW or Australian 7s.I imagine the gps team will run straight though this poor side
Jonas Dowling has played nothing. Ever. Didn’t make CAS last year.Every forward selected has played Gen blue, NSW or Australian 7s.
BB, Waves 2 in the 1sts is a joke, and the 2nds bench is also laughable had you seen todays game v a season unbeaten Barker at Barker!2 u16’s Dene and Caswell
SO WHAT, that is also political, results is what matters not reputations and who knows who!Every forward selected has played Gen blue, NSW or Australian 7s.
That’s because Waverley help develop their players. Rather than just picking up the next 5 best players from gen blue u15’s and claiming they run a good program.Jonas Dowling has played nothing. Ever. Didn’t make CAS last year.
They will end up there eventually with NSW. CAS selectors are just on a different planet. Literally the only GPS kid to make it as an u16 is Joseph Sualli. So unless they are that good.. they shouldn’t be there. It’s not fair to the kids.Far out. I just can’t agree with the u16’s kids unless they are going to be wallabies. It’s a bad selection. Lets them go the u16’s pathway.
Final Waverley Vs Barker Scores:
13A - Waverley 65-5
13B - Waverley 95-0
14A - Waverley 29-7
14B - Waverley 20-19
14C - Waverley 59-14
15A - Waverley 58-8
15B - Waverley 74-0
16A - Barker 13-5
16B - Waverley 26-22
4th XV - Barker 21-17
3rd XV - Waverley 38-0
2nd XV - Waverley 38-0
1st XV - Waverley 29-17
In summary, the results aren't unexpected... Only 4 close games and 2 wins to Barker.
Unfortunately, I fear for the future of Barker Rugby.
On another note, Waverley have only lost 5 CAS games in total so far. 3 against Cranbrook and now 2 vs Barker.
Would be good if we can get a similar table for Cranbrook Vs Trinity and Knox Vs Aloys
Yes on NSW Rugby TVAnyone know if games will be streamed this year.
Think last year they were on Cluch.
WLF, it does seem odd that Waverley beat Barker pretty convincingly yet Barker had twice as many in CAS 1sts. But apart from Ah Colt, are there other players you think should have been in the 1sts? I have to say, I haven't seen Knox yet but their record this year seems to justify a pretty healthy representation in the CAS sides.Well politics at it's absolute best!
The Cranbrook prop Ah Colt was an absolute must, we seem to get the front row wrong every year, but really hope I am wrong this year.
Having watched todays Waves V barker game, the Waves had enough opportunities to win by more, in the last 10 mins they pushed the Barker pack off the ball several times, clearly dominant at the end.
I am surprised that this "finally" fully strength and unbeaten CAS team, having beaten 2 of the fancied CAS schools, remember barker beat Riverview and Newington, even got 2 players in the CAS 1sts team! BUT congratulations to all our CAS boys best of luck trust we will prevail!
Snort, over the years I have been quite scarce in actually naming boys for obvious reasons from any school other than in a positive manor.WLF, it does seem odd that Waverley beat Barker pretty convincingly yet Barker had twice as many in CAS 1sts. But apart from Ah Colt, are there other players you think should have been in the 1sts? I have to say, I haven't seen Knox yet but their record this year seems to justify a pretty healthy representation in the CAS sides.
Niulala did make it, though out of position - second row in the 2nd XV.Snort, over the years I have been quite scarce in actually naming boys for obvious reasons from any school other than in a positive manor.
They are still boys just trying their hardest for their special school.
I haven't seen Knox yet either, and I suspect they are extremely good based on results (which once again should be the basis of selections), same as my argument about this Waves side. How Kye Pule (prop) and Sinclair Harris (really a 10) didn't make it is beyond me, both played 1sts last year and were instrumental in putting Barker away today. Also based on your appraisal of the Trinity 8 Luilala (I think) and the Waves 8 Teafano (2nd year in 1sts and very dominant today), I can't for the life of me see how both missed out in any team!
Long story short, the selectors IMO are extremely poor.
Whilst I tend to underplay the chances of the Waves team this year, you would expect Knox to trounce us at Death Valley next game given the apparent selection strength of Knox in the CAS 1s.
First things first, GO THE CAS TEAMS AND ALL THE BOYS FROM ALL SCHOOLS!