Shores front row has really been there go to all season with stiel, johns and rouse all strong ball carriers, I think stiel and johns will go far in selection for school boys teams both definitely in contention for the 1st XV GPS team. I haven’t been able to watch all the teams Play, however I know Barret from joeys is a star and will be there too. From kings Basten and Park I believe they are very strong as well as tuniu Jorgensen from newington!
NSW AAGPS 2022
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Bob McCowan (2)
Joseph Sua'ali'i played GPS 1st XV 2018 (Year 9 - aged 14)
and played Aust Schoolboys XV in 2019 having just turned 16.
Flatley was 17 when he played Aust Schoolboys
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JohnPeters52
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I love shore, but we haven't played many good sides - Scots being out toughest challenge yet. But schools like trinity, oakhill and augs will be no where near the level of GPS this year. Making not so good players look good.
tarzan
Bob McCowan (2)
Tarzan GPS XV backline;
9. Nick Lamming (Riverview) - An extremely under rated halfback in the GPS. Nick Lamming has improved significantly over the past 2-3 years. His pass is quick, smooth and accurate. What is impressive about Nick is that he is a team player and doesn't overplay his hand. He just provides a great platforms for the backs and forwards.
10. Joseph Fowler (Joeys) - Incredible talent. kicking game and team coordination is top tier. But...do not forget his strong tackling defense. Over his time at St josephs, he has made some absolute huge hits w great tackle techniqu. I'd back him into GPS 1 and even higher honours if he stays injury free.
11. Oscar Jorgensen (Joeys)- Cousin of Max. Oscar. has been very impressive this season, swatting opposition wingers out of his way with his right hand fend. Oscar is in year 11, and in his second year of 1XV, I think he deserves the opportunity to play rep footy.
12. Tyrese Lokeni (Kings) - Tyrese is a simple, yet effective player. His strong ball running and instinctive ability to offload makes him deserve the no.12 jersey for GPS. (With Joseph at 10 you wouldn't need a ball playing 12)
13. Ronan Leahy (Joeys) - Ronan is a dynamic 13, who has the ability to break tackles, pass, step and kick. His defence is Len Ikitau a like. Plus, he has played with Max Jorgensen for a few years so the team chemistry would be great.
14. Hadley Tonga (Kings) - Fast and allusive, I think Hadley should be rewarded with a wing spot in the GPS 1XV. He is an athletic player, with damaging speed.
15. Max Jorgensen (Joeys) - Speaks for himself. Freak !
Honourable mentions:
no.9 (Billy Dickens, Newington) (Hwi Sharples, Joeys)
no.10 (Henry James, Scots) =9
no.11(Wil Malloy, Joeys) (Tom Klem, Shore)
no.12 (Julien C, Riverview) and (Leo Bassingthwaite, Shore) (Ollie Cummins, Scots) although he has being banned he deserves mention
no.13 (Max Threkeld, Riverview)
no.14 (Jesse Mclean, Newington)
no.15 (Zach Fitler, Scots) (Siteni Taukamono, Newington)
Additional Information;
I know this is a very joeys loaded backline but they pick themselves with their abilities and POTENTIAL.
9. Nick Lamming (Riverview) - An extremely under rated halfback in the GPS. Nick Lamming has improved significantly over the past 2-3 years. His pass is quick, smooth and accurate. What is impressive about Nick is that he is a team player and doesn't overplay his hand. He just provides a great platforms for the backs and forwards.
10. Joseph Fowler (Joeys) - Incredible talent. kicking game and team coordination is top tier. But...do not forget his strong tackling defense. Over his time at St josephs, he has made some absolute huge hits w great tackle techniqu. I'd back him into GPS 1 and even higher honours if he stays injury free.
11. Oscar Jorgensen (Joeys)- Cousin of Max. Oscar. has been very impressive this season, swatting opposition wingers out of his way with his right hand fend. Oscar is in year 11, and in his second year of 1XV, I think he deserves the opportunity to play rep footy.
12. Tyrese Lokeni (Kings) - Tyrese is a simple, yet effective player. His strong ball running and instinctive ability to offload makes him deserve the no.12 jersey for GPS. (With Joseph at 10 you wouldn't need a ball playing 12)
13. Ronan Leahy (Joeys) - Ronan is a dynamic 13, who has the ability to break tackles, pass, step and kick. His defence is Len Ikitau a like. Plus, he has played with Max Jorgensen for a few years so the team chemistry would be great.
14. Hadley Tonga (Kings) - Fast and allusive, I think Hadley should be rewarded with a wing spot in the GPS 1XV. He is an athletic player, with damaging speed.
15. Max Jorgensen (Joeys) - Speaks for himself. Freak !
Honourable mentions:
no.9 (Billy Dickens, Newington) (Hwi Sharples, Joeys)
no.10 (Henry James, Scots) =9
no.11(Wil Malloy, Joeys) (Tom Klem, Shore)
no.12 (Julien C, Riverview) and (Leo Bassingthwaite, Shore) (Ollie Cummins, Scots) although he has being banned he deserves mention
no.13 (Max Threkeld, Riverview)
no.14 (Jesse Mclean, Newington)
no.15 (Zach Fitler, Scots) (Siteni Taukamono, Newington)
Additional Information;
I know this is a very joeys loaded backline but they pick themselves with their abilities and POTENTIAL.
dusk
Cyril Towers (30)
Siteni Takuamo has moved to position 14 (at least in the trials) which I think he is significantly better at. He proved himself at that position during the game against Knox.
EyesUpFootyFan
Allen Oxlade (6)
I think it’s pretty rough to leave out Perkins from Riverview. He played a bit of GPS 1st XV last year, and has been handy for the boys from lane cove in all games I have been at (only a few, so others may know more than I). Slightly harsh to not even have him in HM. Very dynamic player with lots to offer any backline.
PhilJackson
Bob McCowan (2)
Enough about the backs. Anyone have any thoughts on the forward pack. The battle for loose head will be close but I’m leaning towards Jack barret as his running game and general play is unmatched. Second row will possibly be a weak point of this already very strong side. The back row has a few options but I believe Ben Distaso has proved himself as a 6 but the 7 slot still very open. Thoughts?
dusk
Cyril Towers (30)
Ironic that the team that won the 2018 Comp had no boys in the GPS 1sts. Really goes to show the importance of having a great team connection, and not relying on pure talent.
BringTheBiff
Frank Nicholson (4)
agreed would love to know everyone's thoughts on the forward pack I think it is quite open!! I think Jackson Stiel will be able to slide in at 3 as he is playing too well not to be selected
First time poster BTB
PhilJackson
Bob McCowan (2)
Could Moxham, Basten, Park or The Scot’s front row crack this squad?
Hi Dusk
Agree 100%. Great team connection is very important. Grow the boys together. If there are boys you have to slot in, do so, however if they are travelling well, learning to play together and their skills are improving, then why change the make up of the team. I'm sure coaches have this debate all the time, but most of the time, a champion team will beat a team of champions. That is why I'm against promoting yr10 boys into the firsts too soon. Let them stay in 16's. Let them dominate and connect with their team mates that they have played together since 13's. I know there will always be exceptions to the rule cause some kids are "talented" but isn't the end game to win the 1st XV premiership and not self promotion. Some years are "weaker" than others so young ones get bumped up, but to what end. Maybe "sacrifice"a year and bring the boys up together. It's a 50/50 call but I'm on the keep them together side.
Wyvernboy
Agree 100%. Great team connection is very important. Grow the boys together. If there are boys you have to slot in, do so, however if they are travelling well, learning to play together and their skills are improving, then why change the make up of the team. I'm sure coaches have this debate all the time, but most of the time, a champion team will beat a team of champions. That is why I'm against promoting yr10 boys into the firsts too soon. Let them stay in 16's. Let them dominate and connect with their team mates that they have played together since 13's. I know there will always be exceptions to the rule cause some kids are "talented" but isn't the end game to win the 1st XV premiership and not self promotion. Some years are "weaker" than others so young ones get bumped up, but to what end. Maybe "sacrifice"a year and bring the boys up together. It's a 50/50 call but I'm on the keep them together side.
Wyvernboy
BringTheBiff
Frank Nicholson (4)
I still think Stiel and Johns were standouts in that scots game showing they can still play against the best teams. They both combined for a great try aswell!!!
allthingsfooty
Frank Row (1)
GPS 1’s GPS 2’s GPS 3’s
All based on personal opinion, no hate all the players in the GPS are playing great and whoever gets picked, the GPS will have a great team!
| 1 | Jack Barrett (J) | Tanui Jorgenson (N) | Freddie Toone (G) |
| 2 | Cam Johns (E) | Bailey Park (K) | Lipina Ata (N) |
| 3 | Jackson Stiel (E) | Henry Basten (K) | Sam Berckleman (S) |
| 4 | Oliver McCrea (S) | Ned Ritchens (E) | Darcy Fogarty (J) |
| 5 | Archie Campbell (J) | Charles Cooper (I) | Kings 5 (K) |
| 6 | Ben Di Staso (S) | Harry Darling (J) | Richard Penisini (K) |
| 7 | Jayden Viliamu (N) | Harry Davis (S) | Austin Burbridge (K) |
| 8 | Tim Sekel (I) | Nick Harris (K) | Liam Sullivan (I) |
| 9 | Nicholas Lamming (I) | Will Rorsheim (E) | Billy Dickens (N) |
| 10 | Ben Dufficy (K) | Joey Fowler (J) | Saxon Fenwick (K) |
| 11 | William Perkins (I) | Thomas Klem (E) | Liam Grover (I) |
| 12 | Jullien Caillol (I) | Tyrese Loheni (K) | Leo Bassingthwaite (E) |
| 13 | Ronan Leahy (J) | Max Threlkell (I) | Jess McLean (N) |
| 14 | Hadley Tonga (K) | Siteni Taukumao (N) | Henry Murray (E) |
| 15 | Max Jorgensen (J) | Dougal Payne (E) | Angus Staniforth (K) |
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allthingsfooty
Frank Row (1)
All the teams are definitely up for debate though strong comp this year!
AroundTheAnkles
Dave Cowper (27)
Very true! I like Caillol from View at inside, I was really impressed by him in their game Vs Joeys.
Joker
Greg Davis (50)
All I can add is that thank goodness I am not selecting anymore.
I worked as a AAGPS selector with another staff member from Scots College and we had to travel and watch the trial games involving other GPS schools. We were lucky though that we had much more time to evaluate the players. In 2001 there were at least 6 games we had to watch before the first round of the GPS. Why two selectors? It helped tremendously to find blind-spots in certain play. Eg. I once said the boy was a dynamic runner, but my partner pointed out that he didn't work hard enough at the breakdown.
The final selection meetings were quite quick as by then all the selectors had seen the games and the positions were filled fairly well. I recall the 2001 1st XV team was dominated by Joeys and there were very few challenges to the consensus. Scots had a few boys in I recall but we never saw them play! A selector was not allowed to promote a lad from their school. I did this for three years.
Now I enjoy the game.
I worked as a AAGPS selector with another staff member from Scots College and we had to travel and watch the trial games involving other GPS schools. We were lucky though that we had much more time to evaluate the players. In 2001 there were at least 6 games we had to watch before the first round of the GPS. Why two selectors? It helped tremendously to find blind-spots in certain play. Eg. I once said the boy was a dynamic runner, but my partner pointed out that he didn't work hard enough at the breakdown.
The final selection meetings were quite quick as by then all the selectors had seen the games and the positions were filled fairly well. I recall the 2001 1st XV team was dominated by Joeys and there were very few challenges to the consensus. Scots had a few boys in I recall but we never saw them play! A selector was not allowed to promote a lad from their school. I did this for three years.
Now I enjoy the game.
Armchair Selector
Johnnie Wallace (23)
ATF, thanks for putting that together. Broadly agree with most of your choices. A good spread across most schools.
Not sure you're going to get 2 5/8ths from Kings selected!
As Basten (K) was GPS2 last year, I would imagine he would get the nod over Stiel (E) at tight head.
I think the Joeys V Shore Round 1 clash will determine who your other front rowers are. Joeys have had a dominant front row so I would expect Moxham (THP) and Heaven (Hooker) will be there somewhere.
2nd Row and Back Row selections will have players compromising on preferred positions. Some back rowers may be playing in 4 or 5 jerseys!
No room for Oscar Jorgensen (J) in your first 3 teams?? He's been a stand out in my mind.
Also Will Perkins was GPS1 in 2021. Tough to find a spot in 1s in 2022.
Hopefully TAS and Grammar get a few selected in Blue and White. Cant see any from High making the grade
Not sure you're going to get 2 5/8ths from Kings selected!
As Basten (K) was GPS2 last year, I would imagine he would get the nod over Stiel (E) at tight head.
I think the Joeys V Shore Round 1 clash will determine who your other front rowers are. Joeys have had a dominant front row so I would expect Moxham (THP) and Heaven (Hooker) will be there somewhere.
2nd Row and Back Row selections will have players compromising on preferred positions. Some back rowers may be playing in 4 or 5 jerseys!
No room for Oscar Jorgensen (J) in your first 3 teams?? He's been a stand out in my mind.
Also Will Perkins was GPS1 in 2021. Tough to find a spot in 1s in 2022.
Hopefully TAS and Grammar get a few selected in Blue and White. Cant see any from High making the grade
RuckitRory
Stan Wickham (3)
Stiel was also GPS2 last year. The chemistry of Johns and Stiel is unmatched and both have been playing out of their skin so far this year, so I think putting them in the front row is a good idea. They have combined for many meat pies so far this year and hopefully more to come!
BringTheBiff
Frank Nicholson (4)
100% agree RIR they have both been playing outstanding footy and have been the strength of shores fowards this year!!
allthingsfooty
Frank Row (1)
Perkins was a tough one I think I may put him in my 1's over Siteni, mostly for the lack of games Siteni has played this year
Joeys front row has been nothing special, besides Barrett who I think has equal impact as max Jorgensen and oscar Jorgensen is a good player but I couldn't put him over any of the other wingers I named.
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