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Nathan Sharpe (72)
Gotta love the LHP’s name, I mean his parents had a head start with surname Rock but they took their opportunities wellMatch programme Knox v Joeys 2nd XV
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Gotta love the LHP’s name, I mean his parents had a head start with surname Rock but they took their opportunities wellMatch programme Knox v Joeys 2nd XV
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I haven’t seen the other teams play yet but having watched kings and Scots play today I thought both teams look beatable. Scots forwards are strong at recycling and when they get a roll on are dangerous. I thought both teams were below last year’s teams. What does everybody think about these 1st’s teams vs last year’s teams?
It’s still trials and I guess I was comparing yesterday’s game to the game last year when Scots went out to a 30 point lead and Kings came back and almost got them late. Both teams will probably be much better later this season. Yesterday Scots appeared dominate for most of the game but only won 3 tries to 2 and 1 try was a soft one on one missed tackle by Kings. The game last year at Kings when kings beat Scots by 2-3 points earlier in the season was also a really good one. That year 9 kings winger is a Yasmin look alike.From a Scots perspective I think the forward pack is better than last year but the backs have yet to settle and prove themselves to be as good as last year.
In the forwards 2 of Scots best were missing yesterday - Jeremy Williams and Ben Robson.
Jeremy was one of GPS's standout forwards last year.
He should be back playing soon.
Overall I think this years team is slightly better than last years.
Are they beatable...sure Auggies proved that last week when Scots had a shocker..but even then with Auggies fired up Scots only lost by a single point.
Kings would appear to be the toughest of the GPS competitors this year (with apologies to Joeys who will be looking to prove me wrong in 2 weeks time)
Yesterday Scots had a narrow edge.
The first half was an even tussle but in the second half Scots were the better team.
The talented Kings backs were repelled time and time again being cut down short of the gain line.
Scots defence was outstanding.
Kings were forced to kick to make any headway down the pitch.
Both teams are definite GPS contenders this year.
The quality of the tackling and swift alignment of defence yesterday was exceptional from both.
Kings will just need to find that little bit extra if they want to win the return match.
The rematch is in the final round of the competition at Kings and should be a classic.
However before I am lambasted by followers of the other GPS schools..the competition will be a close contest and based on pre season form 3 or possibly 4 teams could become champions.
Joeys are looking good and the turn around from Newington based on yesterdays result will make them a far sterner test than 3 weeks ago.
Bring it on!
From a Scots perspective I think the forward pack is better than last year but the backs have yet to settle and prove themselves to be as good as last year.
In the forwards 2 of Scots best were missing yesterday - Jeremy Williams and Ben Robson.
Jeremy was one of GPS's standout forwards last year.
He should be back playing soon.
Overall I think this years team is slightly better than last years.
Are they beatable...sure Auggies proved that last week when Scots had a shocker..but even then with Auggies fired up Scots only lost by a single point.
Kings would appear to be the toughest of the GPS competitors this year (with apologies to Joeys who will be looking to prove me wrong in 2 weeks time)
Yesterday Scots had a narrow edge.
The first half was an even tussle but in the second half Scots were the better team.
The talented Kings backs were repelled time and time again being cut down short of the gain line.
Scots defence was outstanding.
Kings were forced to kick to make any headway down the pitch.
Both teams are definite GPS contenders this year.
The quality of the tackling and swift alignment of defence yesterday was exceptional from both.
Kings will just need to find that little bit extra if they want to win the return match.
The rematch is in the final round of the competition at Kings and should be a classic.
However before I am lambasted by followers of the other GPS schools..the competition will be a close contest and based on pre season form 3 or possibly 4 teams could become champions.
Joeys are looking good and the turn around from Newington based on yesterdays result will make them a far sterner test than 3 weeks ago.
Bring it on!
No mention on Riverview! Have 8 boys from last years team back, a number of NSW players in the backs and a pack that is starting to look like a major threat. Beat Barker over the weekend following up on wins over Knox and Waverley. Still a few lads to return from injury. Will definitely be in the mix.
Yes quite possibly.
The only GPS comparison I have seen though was the 32-7 loss to Kings on May 12th.
If they have improved from there they will certainly be in the mix.
My order based on what I see of pre season form though would be:
1. Scots - range of possible positions 1 to 2
2. Kings - range of possible positions 1 to 3
3. Joeys - range of possible positions 2 to 4
4. Newington - range of possible positions 2 to 5
5. Riverview - range of possible positions 3 to 5
6. Shore - range of possible positions 6
I have no doubt you see it differently PicknGo..what would your order be?
The TAS pie
As having spent some time in the jewel of New England I can attest to the range of pies on offer at Moxon bakery. This was once the haunt of many a UNE lad staggering home after a pub crawl including Newie, Union, St Kilda and beating the TC lightweights at Impies. The Armidale pie is best represented by a cranberry, cheese and bacon variety. A simple but stunning fare best enjoyed with a pint of something cheap sold at the Wicklow Hotel where many a TAS boy has tried his luck at the bottle shop.What say you Jim?
Hi sidesteppa. Thanks again for filming and posting. Although I can't watch. I get 'Label worx has blocked it' message. Cheers. Rich
Any CAS supporters happy to have a crack at a GPS team, over in the GPS thread. Is more insightful and interesting when it comes from a 'third party'.
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I'll have a go at the backline.
9. Albert (R)
10. Savala (S)
11. Latu (N)
12. Easy (R)
13. Bell (R)
14. Zucchiatti (S)
15. Connoilly (K)
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I think that Liam Scolari (11), Dan O'Brien (13) and Nick Wilson (14) - all from Joeys - would be in the running for both wing spots.
Also, shows the depth this year, when Matt Minogue (K10/12), Saul Lewis (N15) and Vinnie Creagh (J10/12) could be in GPS 2.
Hi Lads and GPS schoolboy rugby followers.
Having seen a few GPS sides play this year, I have decided to throw my hat in the ring and choose a GPS 1st XV to take on CAS later this month at Joeys.
1. Angus Bell (N)
2. Will McLennon (I)
3. Archer Holz (K)
4. Hugh Boerkman (j)
5. Charlie Cale (K)
6. Junior Smidt (I)
7. Brett Wellington (S)
8. Jeremy Williams (S) Capt
9. Seb Strang (S)
10. Charlie Sevala (S)
11. Joseph Sua'ali'i (K)
12. Dom Easy (I)
13. Angus Bell (I) Vice Capt
14 Jordan Williams (K)
15. Hamish Mac Smith (K)
The positions I struggled with were hooker and fullback. From what I have seen there is no GPS hooker who can match the all round game of Barker's Billy Pollard.
I went for McLennon (I) at 2 as he he has done everything right so far this year for View and he has plenty of gas in his tank and can run all day for a big lad.
Again with fullback, it is a tough position and my reasoning for putting Mac Smith from Kings out of position, is that he is just to good a player not to have in the side.
The following players I struggled to find a spot for in this team.
Will Harris from Scots is yet to play I gather and may get selected on reputation alone having played NSW2 last year.
Also Minogue from Kings is a class player and will now doubt make the GPS sides somewhere at 10 but I went for Savala as he is combining well with Strang at 9 and is a big unit so can take the hits that no doubt Reimer and Moretti have in store for him.
On my selections, I think this is a formidable forward pack with class all over it and some big lads. Junior Smidt is a standout 6 and I think will go close to being a Aust Schoolboy this year.
Wellington will be versing Reimer (B) for the open side flanker spot in the NSW team in my opinion, while the Williams and Moretti matchup will make selectors scratch their heads.
In the backs, young Joseph Sua'ali'i is a huge talent and despite being lost to League, deserves his spot as does his King's team mate Williams who just shaded Tricks from Scots for the other wing . The centre pairing of Easy and Bell are fast strong and defensively sound.
The front row is a good one. Archer Holz has been outstanding this year and Angus Bell and his Newington team mates are finding form at the right time.
The CAS v GPS game will be a cracker this year.
The forward battle will be intense and I think the mongrel and and intensity that Reimer Pollard and Moretti bring to the game for CAS will keep them in the game. The difference this year is that there is no Donaldson, Hardacker or speedsters like Lloyd for CAS and I hate to say this but I think the speed and class of the GPS backs will be the difference this year.
GPS to win by 14.. Gosh I would love to be wrong on that call