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Allen Oxlade (6)
What's the depth looking like throughout the CAS this year?
CAS Rugby 2025
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Frank Row (1)
As a loyal sideline warrior at the Trinity Jungle game (a.k.a. Foreshore), I witnessed what can only be described as a masterclass in chaos from the Waverley Seconds. Last year, multiple boys in the team were walking around with Gen Blue stitched to their chests like it was a superhero badge shame no one told them they actually had to play like it. The 8 and 10 in particular were putting on a highlight reel… for all the wrong reasons. Yes, they won, technically but it looked more like they were scrapping with each other than the opposition. If Waverley’s hoping to build anything resembling depth in the lower grades, they might want to swap the ego for actual teamwork. Just a thought gawry and grant.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Cranbrook vs Knox
Aloysius vs Waverley
Barker vs Trinity
Aloysius vs Waverley
Barker vs Trinity
schoolboyfanatic
Bob McCowan (2)
Couldn't agree more, having been at the game if you had of told me that there were 3 prominent gen blue players in that seconds team I would have laughed. Not one of them showed and brilliance or skill in any aspect of the game apart from trying to start needless niggle and banter. Cant say a lot for the 8 after he got a little too cocky and decided to run straight off a tap before getting monstered by the trinity 3 which i'm sure hurt his ego.
SBF out
scrumsticks
Frank Row (1)
Ok, let's move on.... to next weekend.
Easy picks are Barker to beat Trinity and Waverley to put St Aloysius gently out of its misery. Knox and Cranbrook could be competitive, though. I think Knox edge it, but Cranbrook will go in with plenty of confidence, and Know will be a touch bruised after last Saturday.
Easy picks are Barker to beat Trinity and Waverley to put St Aloysius gently out of its misery. Knox and Cranbrook could be competitive, though. I think Knox edge it, but Cranbrook will go in with plenty of confidence, and Know will be a touch bruised after last Saturday.
schoolboyfanatic
Bob McCowan (2)
Wouldnt call waverley vs trinity an easy pick lots of people said that against waverley and look how that turned out.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
That's in the past now, mate, let's look onto this weekend!
scrumhalf
Allen Oxlade (6)
Overall, I think we're in for a solid round of matches. Waverley should get the job done comfortably against Aloys. The Cranbrook vs Knox game could be a highlight—Cranbrook are hosting their first CAS home fixture of the season, and a big crowd is expected, which should create a great atmosphere. I’m not entirely sure how Knox went last week relative to expectations, but if Cranbrook can tidy up their discipline, it should be a cracking contest.
As for Barker vs Trinity, I’d tip Barker by a couple of tries, but it’ll be a good test to see whether Trinity are genuine contenders this year.
As for Barker vs Trinity, I’d tip Barker by a couple of tries, but it’ll be a good test to see whether Trinity are genuine contenders this year.
ScrummyBear1994
Bob McCowan (2)
Can't wait for the Cranbrook v Knox game, it's shaping up to be personally the game of the season. It's likely this game will be the decider as to whom can break the top 3 and maybe even excel higher up the CAS ranks this season. It would be a great way to hit the ground running but it would seem like the losing team would take an early hit to their morale. It's one to watch. Scrum on!
P.S. Sorry I haven't been active for the past week, I unfortunately went down with the flu and not only couldn't chat but couldn't catch any games that Saturday. Good to be back. Scrum on!
P.S. Sorry I haven't been active for the past week, I unfortunately went down with the flu and not only couldn't chat but couldn't catch any games that Saturday. Good to be back. Scrum on!
scrumhalf
Allen Oxlade (6)
That’s no good, hope you’re on the mend soon. Will I see you at the Cranbrook game this weekend? Should be a cracker!
rucky Balboa
Frank Row (1)
personally I've been around CAS rugby since the 80's. I know a good game when I see one, and cranbrook vs Knox is shaping up to be one for the ages. I saw a similar matchup 98,' where Cranbrook took on the Knox college at home in a similar situation, was a cracker.
the 98 Knox team, was woeful. Hard to go past the Knox teams of 95/99/01 as they best the school has produced in the last 40 years
rucky Balboa
Frank Row (1)
yes the 99/01 teams were excellent. undefeated in both instances if I remember correctly. also joint winners in 2000. the golden era for Knox rugby.
Scrums'n Roses
Bob McCowan (2)
Welcome back! Hope all is well. I also agree hopefully Cranbrook can pull through!
Knox_to_win
Allen Oxlade (6)
2015 Knox was the best team they have ever produced. Untouchable.
Rugby Racoon
Bob McCowan (2)
glazing.
SchoolboyFanatic#3
Frank Row (1)
Following the events of Friday night's fixture of Trinity vs Waverly, i cannot go past the fact that Trinity have just shaken the CAS and schoolboy rugby into frenzy, from their wingers making try-saving tackles and running off the back fence 80s league style to their 10 putting on a kicking masterclass steering the trinity team around the park and their 15 breaking the line 3 times in 10 minutes. That performance was a message to the CAS
scrumbledore
Frank Nicholson (4)
Greetings,
Good to see the CAS forum light up after an electric round of CAS.
A few pearls of wisdom from Scrumbledore.
- Don't go to an Aloys game.
- Barker beat Knox 33-7. Seems like Knox should reenact the Apple Chapel tradition before games.
- Trinity most definitely the dark horse this year. Despite the Waverley excuses about the lights, Trinity won at the end of the day.
- Cranbrook Knox game this weekend, get around it.
SDore out.
Good to see the CAS forum light up after an electric round of CAS.
A few pearls of wisdom from Scrumbledore.
- Don't go to an Aloys game.
- Barker beat Knox 33-7. Seems like Knox should reenact the Apple Chapel tradition before games.
- Trinity most definitely the dark horse this year. Despite the Waverley excuses about the lights, Trinity won at the end of the day.
- Cranbrook Knox game this weekend, get around it.
SDore out.
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