NSW AAGPS 2022
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Brad Jones
Bob McCowan (2)
Brad Jones
Bob McCowan (2)
The schools normally announce the teams Thursday or Friday. Finnlay Bartlett played 2nds last week and was easily the best back on the field from both teams (Scots and Kings) very powerful runner, big tackles and tough. Not sure why Scots have him in the 2nds. The good thing Finnlay is only year 10 and if the Scots Rugby powerbrokers/selectors should in time reward him with a run in the Scots 1stXV this season.
Brad Jones
Bob McCowan (2)
Marshall very very good player. Extremely fast and skilful kid. Only down size is his height (could be a future centre). Apart from that he's very very good player definitely one to watch in the future. Was very good at the State Champs Under 15 last year for Gordon.
TheSwindleKicker
Frank Nicholson (4)
Yes seems to be the case this year for view, i do think later on though there 12 and especially 13 will kick into gear.
Rugby Survivor
Ward Prentice (10)
Tips this week.
Barker, Shore, Kings, Joeys and Newington
Barker, Shore, Kings, Joeys and Newington
Grimey
Banned
Barker,Shore,Kings,Joeys,Newington
RUGBY12345
Frank Row (1)
Sources say 16A's star wing Brodie Hitchman is starting for St Augs XV this week as he has a once in a life time kicking game
dingleberry458
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Barker, Shore, Kings, Scots, Knox
TheSwindleKicker
Frank Nicholson (4)
Sadly View have definitely gone down hill from last year, with the likes of Odonnell and Bowen now gone and the school boy prodigy number 6 showing absolutely no ticker at all this year, TBH i haven’t noticed him at all in any of the games so far. Although there is light at the end of the tunnel for them i believe, a few more games and i think they will find there feet!
Wristman
Alfred Walker (16)
Hello Joker
Back again for the GPS season.
Not in your tipping competition but for the record my tip for the big clash this week is Scots.
My boy long gone now but have promised a current team parent that I will post a match report.
Rest assured I will be fair and balanced as I always have been in the past.
Just getting up to speed with this years line ups and results to date.....by all accounts it should be a good clash Saturday.
Back again for the GPS season.
Not in your tipping competition but for the record my tip for the big clash this week is Scots.
My boy long gone now but have promised a current team parent that I will post a match report.
Rest assured I will be fair and balanced as I always have been in the past.
Just getting up to speed with this years line ups and results to date.....by all accounts it should be a good clash Saturday.
ruckromper123
Banned
As a long time viewer of this age group, I believe a lot of these players are just names and have been selected into the Scots opens teams because of size not based of physical ability. A good footy player needs to know their position inside and out and it seems as though some of these players need to understand that better. I believe they would benefit from playing in their own age group. I had the privilege of watching Scots vs Stannies a few weeks back and would have preferred to see what they could do in their own age group rather than in the 1st and 2nd teams.
The Front Rower
Sydney Middleton (9)
A friend of mine from Scots told me that if these four kids played in the Scots 16A V Stannies the score could have been closer to 90-0. I really don't think a score line like that really benefits anybody.
The Front Rower
Sydney Middleton (9)
Definitely Zac and Finnlay played Harold Matthews Cup this season in respective strong teams HM teams. They have proven they can play up in a elite opens age rugby league competition.
RuckLover1988
Frank Row (1)
Barker vs View is a big game this weekend being played at Leichhardt Oval curtain raiser for the Waratahs game . What's everyone's thoughts on a possible view upset, with a few barker boys out?
Hi ruckromper123 and rugbyfanhunter
Question : Do you play your very good yr10 16's up to opens or keep them together to form a strong combination/team for the next year ?
Obviously, for the individual, to play 1's and even 2's in yr 10 is a huge honour and hopefully well earned. Some will excell and fit in with their older team mates, some may not. No doubt, you guys know more about these boys than most and think that they could be suited to play opens ( size, skill and attitude ). but ....
I've always thought that unless there is an absolute stand out player or a position that can not be filled by a yr11/12 boy in opens, then and only then, should a 16's player come up and play opens. Reasons:
1) Team unity in 16's ( as well as opens ). I reckon the 16's is a vital age group. If this team does well and forms a good bond, then they will have a a very good 2yr open age and fit in with the age above. Boys won't get jealous etc and the team can gain confidence to build on for the next year. Imagine if the above Scots boys all played 16's. Great team and I would think they would go close to being undefeated gaining a mental and physical advantage for the next year.
2) If the 16's who go up get monstered or injured or play badly, it could effect their season and season's to come.
3)The yr11/12 cohort may not gel with the younger boys causing problems.( this is a coach matter)
4)If the reason to play up is to give the boys "experience " in open age, do this gradually and at training/trials. not comp. Build a team, not individuals.
Finnlay Bartlett sounds like he has talent and so do the other yr10 from Scots. Let them play together with their age and smash it. Their time will come. Also, scoring 4 tries in 2nds against Stannies is good but it is Stannies. Do it against 2nds Joeys and then talk. Agree with ruckromper123
Looking forward to seeing these boys play against Newington June 18th at B Hill.
Also, weather may be ok for Sat and if it is a dryish track at Knox, hope the New backline uses it's speed and skill out wide and not get kick happy. Knox forwards are always big but if New can move them around, New might have a chance.
Have a good RUGBY weekend
Wyvernboy
Wyvernboy
Question : Do you play your very good yr10 16's up to opens or keep them together to form a strong combination/team for the next year ?
Obviously, for the individual, to play 1's and even 2's in yr 10 is a huge honour and hopefully well earned. Some will excell and fit in with their older team mates, some may not. No doubt, you guys know more about these boys than most and think that they could be suited to play opens ( size, skill and attitude ). but ....
I've always thought that unless there is an absolute stand out player or a position that can not be filled by a yr11/12 boy in opens, then and only then, should a 16's player come up and play opens. Reasons:
1) Team unity in 16's ( as well as opens ). I reckon the 16's is a vital age group. If this team does well and forms a good bond, then they will have a a very good 2yr open age and fit in with the age above. Boys won't get jealous etc and the team can gain confidence to build on for the next year. Imagine if the above Scots boys all played 16's. Great team and I would think they would go close to being undefeated gaining a mental and physical advantage for the next year.
2) If the 16's who go up get monstered or injured or play badly, it could effect their season and season's to come.
3)The yr11/12 cohort may not gel with the younger boys causing problems.( this is a coach matter)
4)If the reason to play up is to give the boys "experience " in open age, do this gradually and at training/trials. not comp. Build a team, not individuals.
Finnlay Bartlett sounds like he has talent and so do the other yr10 from Scots. Let them play together with their age and smash it. Their time will come. Also, scoring 4 tries in 2nds against Stannies is good but it is Stannies. Do it against 2nds Joeys and then talk. Agree with ruckromper123
Looking forward to seeing these boys play against Newington June 18th at B Hill.
Also, weather may be ok for Sat and if it is a dryish track at Knox, hope the New backline uses it's speed and skill out wide and not get kick happy. Knox forwards are always big but if New can move them around, New might have a chance.
Have a good RUGBY weekend
Wyvernboy
Wyvernboy
Hi The Front Rower
Beg to differ slightly.
It's not Scots problem that the team they have named in the 16's is strong and win 90-0. As long as the game was fair and no one was injured etc, then I say fair game. The other team/school/coach etc needs to lift. 90-0 is extreme but it's not the Scots boy's problem. They play the game fair and square. They will have harder match ups later so play on. Hard lesson but they are 16 not 8-12yrs old.
How many times has Joeys belted a team over 50 plus in any grade/age? Big deal. Play on and get better.
Remember playing 13's against St Pats trial game. Had a very strong team and were up 82-0 with a few minutes to play. Basically off the kick off, ball would be passed through the hands and someone/anyone would score a try without a tackle being made. The St Pats boys were disheartened but still gave it a go. Try under the posts and the coach was calling NOT to take the conversion, get back, and get another try to get to 100. The coach was the school's councillor. Legend of a man and a funny story. Didn't get to 100, think it was 95-0. Hand shakes at the end and all was good. Don't think there were any tears and now they bring in the mercy rule anyway by taking off players etc. Big Deal. Play the game and if the other team is better, cop it and move on and get better. As long as it's fair and no one is physically hurt.
Wyvernboy
Beg to differ slightly.
It's not Scots problem that the team they have named in the 16's is strong and win 90-0. As long as the game was fair and no one was injured etc, then I say fair game. The other team/school/coach etc needs to lift. 90-0 is extreme but it's not the Scots boy's problem. They play the game fair and square. They will have harder match ups later so play on. Hard lesson but they are 16 not 8-12yrs old.
How many times has Joeys belted a team over 50 plus in any grade/age? Big deal. Play on and get better.
Remember playing 13's against St Pats trial game. Had a very strong team and were up 82-0 with a few minutes to play. Basically off the kick off, ball would be passed through the hands and someone/anyone would score a try without a tackle being made. The St Pats boys were disheartened but still gave it a go. Try under the posts and the coach was calling NOT to take the conversion, get back, and get another try to get to 100. The coach was the school's councillor. Legend of a man and a funny story. Didn't get to 100, think it was 95-0. Hand shakes at the end and all was good. Don't think there were any tears and now they bring in the mercy rule anyway by taking off players etc. Big Deal. Play the game and if the other team is better, cop it and move on and get better. As long as it's fair and no one is physically hurt.
Wyvernboy
ItsNotPink
Bill Watson (15)
Today Joeys teams depart for Armidale with four teams travelling and games scheduled for tomorrow:
9:00 Joeys 15B v TAS 15A
9:00 Joeys 16B v TAS 16A
10:00 Joeys 8th XV v TAS 2nd XV
11:00 Joeys 3rd XV v TAS 1st XV (first competition game)
Good luck to all teams and it promises to be a great weekend.
INP
9:00 Joeys 15B v TAS 15A
9:00 Joeys 16B v TAS 16A
10:00 Joeys 8th XV v TAS 2nd XV
11:00 Joeys 3rd XV v TAS 1st XV (first competition game)
Good luck to all teams and it promises to be a great weekend.
INP
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