CAS Rugby 2025

[hyaaa]

I would assume barker would have a decent crowd, Barker crowds always decent, plus the big occasion, should be a strong turnout

over 900 tickets were purchased using the barker code so I'm assured of a decent crowd

 

[luke_souter67]

Couldn't agree more scrumbledore! be interesting to see how these weekend games play out. I'm backing barker 1sts for a blowout against shore during this exhilarating Friday night.

This will be an exciting game for the Barker firsts vsing Shore. I'm gonna be excited to watch this Friday as I will be in the stands watching and cheering on!!!!!!!

 

[hookerthrow1]

You raise a good point. I think Knox is so competitive in the younger age groups due to the school’s massive size — approximately 3,146 students across both campuses — which is around triple that of some CAS counterparts. As for Waverley and Barker, I think the attraction of strong 1st XV XV may draw young potential talents into the school through the junior years. More academic schools like Cranbrook and Aloys may not appeal as much to young rugby prospects. If Cranbrook can start posting better results and even win the competition a few times, I think its junior programs will grow in skill, as boys looking to thrive both academically and in rugby will be drawn to the Brook over rivaling, less academic CAS schools.

I also think Cranbrook’s 16s and opens teams are made up of a large number of scholarship players, which gives strength to their 16As and Opens teams — but the younger age groups still rely on much smaller boys to compete. You can’t really give a Year 7 kid a rugby scholarship, because by the time he reaches Year 12, he could be a completely different player and not as good as originally projected.

Cranbrook's 16As this year do not have any scholarships, it should be a good test to see them up against a strong Newington side

 

[scrumhalf]

Does anyone know if Barker v Shore will be streamed online

 

[saladsdontwinscrums1]

They buy imports every year yet the results remains the same...

Just buying imports doesn’t work. Yeah it’s great having these amazing individual footballers, but to be successful you have to be a team and work together. These schools think you can just buy imports and win, it doesn’t work like that.

 

[BITTA_footy]

Can’t agree more

I’m very excited to see how Shore Barker go tomorrow night at alliance. Both sides will put on a great show, and I’m interested to see who from either side steps up for the occasion. I’m sure the Tahs coaches will be watching for some young talent. Any predictions? I think Shore by 3.

Regards,

Bitta

This will be an exciting game for the Barker firsts vsing Shore. I'm gonna be excited to watch this Friday as I will be in the stands watching and cheering on!!!!!!!

 

[scrumhalf]

Just buying imports doesn’t work. Yeah it’s great having these amazing individual footballers, but to be successful you have to be a team and work together. These schools think you can just buy imports and win, it doesn’t work like that.

Well said, i think developing skill and chemistry from a young age is vital to a strong 1sts side down the line, bringing players in the year of 1sts in yr 11 is good in theory but doesnt seem to be working for them as the unfamiliar enviroment and opponents they are exposed to doesnt work for the team at such a high level of footy.

 

[luke_souter67]

Can’t agree more

I’m very excited to see how Shore Barker go tomorrow night at alliance. Both sides will put on a great show, and I’m interested to see who from either side steps up for the occasion. I’m sure the Tahs coaches will be watching for some young talent. Any predictions? I think Shore by 3.

Regards,

Bitta

Yeah Bitta,

I think on this occasion Barker will go up by 6, but it will be a great game of footy to watch.

Kind regards,
Luke

 

[WLF3]

Can’t agree more

I’m very excited to see how Shore Barker go tomorrow night at alliance. Both sides will put on a great show, and I’m interested to see who from either side steps up for the occasion. I’m sure the Tahs coaches will be watching for some young talent. Any predictions? I think Shore by 3.

Regards,

Bitta

Whilst not being a Barker follower, the only thing IMO that may stop Barker winning by 20+ is the effect of the Sanix comp and a wet game.

 

[CAS_Rugby]

Well said, i think developing skill and chemistry from a young age is vital to a strong 1sts side down the line, bringing players in the year of 1sts in yr 11 is good in theory but doesnt seem to be working for them as the unfamiliar enviroment and opponents they are exposed to doesnt work for the team at such a high level of footy.

Barker has had plenty of success dropping kids directly into their 1sts.

 

[CAS_Rugby]

Whilst not being a Barker follower, the only thing IMO that may stop Barker winning by 20+ is the effect of the Sanix comp and a wet game.

Barker will eat them alive.