NSW AAGPS 2023
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Truth-teller
Bob McCowan (2)
For me he has to make GPS two’s undoubtly at least the second best halfback and has a case for the best halfback in gps. Showed both times against Shore why he atleast deserved the spot in twos.
dusk
Cyril Towers (30)
So far, Hwi Sharples has excelled in the Gen Blue Program, a un-defeated AAGPS premiership team, and played in the AUS school 7's. Why can't you accept that both players are great?
Truth-teller
Bob McCowan (2)
Not even making gps seconds is unbelievable
Masked Crusader
Ward Prentice (10)
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C’mon, this constant promo for Smith is a bit silly, borderline embarrassing. You can even tell who is behind it. If you understand rugby you will understand Hwi is a much better player. Please stop with the BS attack on him.
Rugbynbeers
Bill Watson (15)
lachy smith was hard done by not making At least 2s.
ultimately though all that really matters is being selected into Gen blue, he will have the opportunity to prove he deserves to be one of the gen blue half with this GPS side
ultimately though all that really matters is being selected into Gen blue, he will have the opportunity to prove he deserves to be one of the gen blue half with this GPS side
Backintheolddays
Bill Watson (15)
Thoughts Kings 9 unlucky but selectors all have their biases / preferences and he may not suit their style? Has made gen blue 16s through club pathway in the past I believe.
Joker
Greg Davis (50)
Rugbynbeers
Bill Watson (15)
joker, this is me saying the facts which is the kings 9 played far better then the joeys 9 that day.
however the joeys 9 has been for the last 2 years the best 9 in the comp. This year it is difficult due to large amount of injuries. And he had deserved his spot as Gps 1s 9.
Joker
Greg Davis (50)
No issue with me Beers. Spoke to a selector today from TAS, It is the consistency shown by the Joeys 9 that plays a big part. He reads the game very well.
The Ghost of Raelene
Andrew Slack (58)
I can feel the slide to shit slinging starting.
Every player that missed out would be disappointed. Happens every year and will happen next year. We all see things differently and also watch with a natural bias at times. If you follow one school in particular you will watch far more of certain boys and form strong opinions. We also hold other to higher standards IMO due to prior experience and name recognition. Then, when a player pops up and surprises us we scream they are the best to do it.
There will be boys from Blue & White make higher honours. More GPS teams now then there use to be so these players get more chances which is a good thing.
Every player that missed out would be disappointed. Happens every year and will happen next year. We all see things differently and also watch with a natural bias at times. If you follow one school in particular you will watch far more of certain boys and form strong opinions. We also hold other to higher standards IMO due to prior experience and name recognition. Then, when a player pops up and surprises us we scream they are the best to do it.
There will be boys from Blue & White make higher honours. More GPS teams now then there use to be so these players get more chances which is a good thing.
Tonganbatman2554
Bob McCowan (2)
Absoulte robbery, Lachy Smith easily top 2 in the GPS comp and deserved a spot in GPS 1sts. After all Kings is at the top of the ladder...
DragonMan
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Just seen GPS teams. I’m a Newington Old Boy with some family members at King’s so a few observations:
1. King’s who are leading the Comp and may go undefeated have 5 boys in GPS 1s and Newington who have only won 2 games has 4 boys selected.
2. The Captain of King’s was not selected anywhere.
3. The King’s 14 wasn’t selected last year or this year but will still be part of two premiership teams.
4. Luca Cleverly was selected in GPS 1s but his older brother Matteo who is the Captain of Newington rugby was ‘only’ selected in GPS 2s.
1. King’s who are leading the Comp and may go undefeated have 5 boys in GPS 1s and Newington who have only won 2 games has 4 boys selected.
2. The Captain of King’s was not selected anywhere.
3. The King’s 14 wasn’t selected last year or this year but will still be part of two premiership teams.
4. Luca Cleverly was selected in GPS 1s but his older brother Matteo who is the Captain of Newington rugby was ‘only’ selected in GPS 2s.
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Frank Row (1)
Joeys 9 has been great this season and very well deserves a spot in GPS 1st, but Lachy Smith deserves a spot in the GPS 2nds at least and is a solid contender for the GPS 1st.
Tonganbatman2554
Bob McCowan (2)
Look to be honest, 1st kings vs 1st joeys was very clear who deserved the spot
Tonganbatman2554
Bob McCowan (2)
Best backline or not he still prevails doesn't he?
_offsideobserver_
Bob McCowan (2)
It’s pretty hard to not look half decent when you have the kind of backline kings does
Joker
Greg Davis (50)
It is. Could everyone please just stop. We are being watched and this thread will be ended if people do not follow the rules.
Tonganbatman2554
Bob McCowan (2)
Steph Curry had a really good team yet he didnt even make it to the conference finals? So many examples i can list
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Tonganbatman2554
Bob McCowan (2)
Finally someone agrees, you are talking about 17-18 year old boys still in school kinda weird
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