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NSW AAGPS 2018

Tip the 2018 AAGPS 1st XV Premiers

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Sydney Rugby Fan

Sydney Rugby Fan

Allen Oxlade (6)
WLF said:
OMG!!! or are you just doing a great wind up job on me?
I was told he only refs in the East and we are playing at Auggies/Warriewood, or is it his mission!

Maybe he is doing the 16as at Waverley, our 15as are at Warriewood.
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Hey WLF - how did our 'mate with the whistle' go at Death Valley yesterday (16As game)? I am hoping the players were allowed to play the game, rather than the ref take centre stage....
 
Inside Shoulder

Inside Shoulder

Nathan Sharpe (72)
Quick Hands said:
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The baronial style desk pen set is fetching, if a little passé
 
WLF

WLF

Arch Winning (36)
Sydney Rugby Fan said:
Hey WLF - how did our 'mate with the whistle' go at Death Valley yesterday (16As game)? I am hoping the players were allowed to play the game, rather than the ref take centre stage..
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SRF,

I wasn't there, I was at Auggies/Warriewood BUT I was told that he sent 3 players off and destroyed the 16as game.

Then he was on the sideline for the 1sts game and couldn't help but interject whenever possible, and kept yelling at both sides to get back 10. Neither side played off side much.
 
WLF

WLF

Arch Winning (36)
Quick Hands said:
I think that Scots are a step above most teams. I don't think that Waverley will get the hiding that some think, but on the results so far a Waverley win would be an upset IMO.
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QH,

I can't fault your logic, I know this team has experimented with position over the last 3 weeks.
I think they have it resolved now, so I expect it will be a tough game next week for both sides.
 
Rich_E

Rich_E

Ron Walden (29)
Clearly Scots showed a knack for finding the tryline yesterday. But it was their defence that impressed me most.

There were a few occassions where New actually lost 15 to 20 metres of field position after 7+ phases in possession.

The players returning from 2017 all had solid games. And many of the guys playing in 1sts for first time this year impressed. Seb Strang (9) in particular. Played like a 9th forward, organised really well and has a cracking pass. Joe Brial (17) who came on in 2nd half is also one to watch. Quick feet for a big guy.

Scots still have scope to improve. Also some lads are yet to play this season due to injury eg Jeremy Williams.

Should be a ripper game this Sat against Waves. Can't wait.
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Black & White

Black & White

Vay Wilson (31)
Wristman said:
A lot of work to do Black & White.
Newington were outplayed in every facet of the game.
Constantly pushed off their own ball in the set piece despite having a sizeable pack.
Their large forwards tired early in the game and struggled to cross the gain line for most of the match.
The Newington backs did their best but behind sloppy ball were really up against it.

Scots are a formidable team this year..with emphasis on the word team.
They have individuals that will doubtless challenge for higher honours but it is the speed at which they reset the defensive line and instinctively run supporting lines in attack that are their real strengths.
It is only week 2 of the trials but they are already playing as a cohesive unit.
Early days I know but it will take a very good side to beat them in 2018.
Amongst GPS teams Kings and Joeys have emerged as the biggest threats and next week they tackle the CAS premiers in an eagerly anticipated local derby.
The season is getting interesting already.
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A rude awaking for Newington, with clearly a massive effort to correct the faults you have identified. The issue of fitness is a fault that has plagued Newington 1st XVs since 2016. In the past they certainly have overcome it to degree. I heard that the school had employed a specialist fitness coach so, I somewhat surprised the issue still persists. Then again, Scots are clearly the "Benchmark of Excellence" in GPS Rugby and are the trend setters for other teams to emulate.

Newington clearly will require, a Lazarus like comeback to be competitive against Scots in the GPS season. Interesting comments have been made that Scots, have already developed as a cohesive playing force so early in the season. This is clearly a massive advantage for TSC. However, the risk is have they peaked too early. Form will diminish in the best of teams and this maybe the only hope of the other GPS schools in facing Scots.
 
Jim Belshaw

Jim Belshaw

Bob Loudon (25)
I have been trying to get my mind round this year’s thirds competition, but am missing a lot of results. These are the ones I have. Additions or corrections most welcome!

7 April
Grammar Firsts lost to St Pats Firsts 43-3

5 May
TAS Firsts lost to Kinross Firsts 41-10
Grammar Firsts list to St Aloysius Firsts 41-10
Kings Thirds “dusted” Barker Thirds by 50 points
Newington Thirds defeated Oakhill Thirds by 50+ points
Joey’s Thirds defeated Scots Thirds 24-21
Shore Thirds defeated ?Knox Thirds 17-5

12 May
Scots Thirds defeated Newington Thirds 33-5
TAS Firsts defeated Grammar First 24-6
Joey’s Thirds lost to St Aloysius Firsts 24-14
Shore Thirds lost to Joey’s Fourths 33-12


So many gaps including especially High and View. Can you help me fill them?
 
Crackerjack

Crackerjack

Bill Watson (15)
Absent playing a match against Barker (as presumptive outright faves for the 2018 Henry Plume), across all the GPS (and CAS) sides, I think Scots may have the toughest remaining Trial schedule going. There’s no “gimme” games at all that I can see.

Up next: Waves (presumptive second line of betting for CAS?). Then Auggies (outright faves for ISA?), Kings (for sure, one of the faves for the GPS’ Schools Challenge Trophy), and then Joeys (another of the faves for the GPS).

Bar the final Trial game against the Joe Boys, all of those matches are in consecutive weeks, ahead of Scots meeting Newington again in Round 1 proper for the 2018 Chocolates; a match I’m prepared to wager, will NOT be anywhere near the lop-sided result it was last Saturday out at Stanmore!

With Rep games still to come, and injuries (unfortunately) almost inevitable at this level, I reckon Scots’ apparent depth is gonna be tested - but will come in quite handy down at the business end! ;)
 
rod skellet

rod skellet

Bob Davidson (42)
Crackerjack said:
Absent playing a match against Barker (as presumptive outright faves for the 2018 Henry Plume), across all the GPS (and CAS) sides, I think Scots may have the toughest remaining Trial schedule going. There’s no “gimme” games at all that I can see.

Up next: Waves (presumptive second line of betting for CAS?). Then Auggies (outright faves for ISA?), Kings (for sure, one of the faves for the GPS’ Schools Challenge Trophy), and then Joeys (another of the faves for the GPS).

Bar the final Trial game against the Joe Boys, all of those matches are in consecutive weeks, ahead of Scots meeting Newington again in Round 1 proper for the 2018 Chocolates; a match I’m prepared to wager, will NOT be anywhere near the lop-sided result it was last Saturday out at Stanmore!

With Rep games still to come, and injuries (unfortunately) almost inevitable at this level, I reckon Scots’ apparent depth is gonna be tested - but will come in quite handy down at the business end! ;)
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I cannot fault your logic in this. Well said.
 
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