NSW AAGPS 2024

[Lindommer]

The local population around Parramatta has boomed and there are a large number who want to send their boys to Kings.

And they do.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

So kings doesn’t traditionally draw from its surrounding suburbs?

They do. The density of population though will mean even more will over time.

 

[GPSlads]

Funny how it effects some schools but not others .. since joeys allowed day boys you’d think the demo would change .. but it’s basically the same

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Funny how it effects some schools but not others .. since joeys allowed day boys you’d think the demo would change .. but it’s basically the same

The Marist tradition dating back to Champagnat’s original vision was to provide education for boys from rural communities. The school has gone to great lengths to ensure the demographics remain about 1/3 country. The headmaster visits country centres regularly throughout the year and there is financial assistance for many via “the boys from the bush bursary” which is well supported by the school community fund raisers. It’s no accident the demographics have not changed too much. That said, in the old days the school’s single largest postcode was Dubbo, now it’s Hunters Hill, Dubbo is second.

 

[Goosestep]

Funny how it effects some schools but not others .. since joeys allowed day boys you’d think the demo would change .. but it’s basically the same

Hunter$ Hill vs Parramatta is your answer

 

[Masked Crusader]

Hunter$ Hill vs Parramatta is your answer

That’s the one thing that has changed. Hardly anyone from HH attended Joeys when it was full boarding. Now a lot do and ironically they mostly all board by year 9 or 10.

 

[Balmain Subbies]

Hi everyone,
Yesterday Newington claimed there 8th straight waterpolo 1st premiership, has any other school gotten an 8 peat in any other sport that anyone knows about?

Yep, Grammar did the 11peat in senior athletics if I recall before construction on the harbour bridge started so sit tight there for a few more years

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

The Marist tradition dating back to Champagnat’s original vision was to provide education for boys from rural communities. The school has gone to great lengths to ensure the demographics remain about 1/3 country. The headmaster visits country centres regularly throughout the year and there is financial assistance for many via “the boys from the bush bursary” which is well supported by the school community fund raisers. It’s no accident the demographics have not changed too much. That said, in the old days the school’s single largest postcode was Dubbo, now it’s Hunters Hill, Dubbo is second.

Thats why when other schools get good rugby players they're imports, but when joeys get good players they're "good lads" from the country.

 

[Masked Crusader]

Thats why when other schools get good rugby players they're imports, but when joeys get good players they're "good lads" from the country.

Funny except for a few facts, the bursaries are only ever partial and the reality that there are a lot more boys in the 9ths etc on bursaries than anywhere near the 1st XV. Oh, and 140 odd years of tradition.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

Funny except for a few facts, the bursaries are only ever partial and the reality that there are a lot more boys in the 9ths etc on bursaries than anywhere near the 1st XV. Oh, and 140 odd years of tradition.

Joeys coping as usual. Always a few of those country boys who come in year 10 and slots into the a/s nicely.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

My heart bleeds for Joeys Rugby.

 

[KentwellCup>ShuteShield]

Just as i thought the ghost of raelene was my favourite poster.

 

[Masked Crusader]

Joeys coping as usual. Always a few of those country boys who come in year 10 and slots into the a/s nicely.

Give a few names say in the 16a’s in 2023 that arrived on a bursary? I’m curious.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Thats why when other schools get good rugby players they're imports, but when joeys get good players they're "good lads" from the country.

who often have multi generational links to the school.

 

[Gps's Father]

Is this the King’s 1stXV Winger??
If i’m correct, that is a massive achievement… playing in the mens team with some big names after only weeks of finishing the HSC.

Kid will definitely be a superstar to both the 7’s and 15’s as a game.

 

[DrDanieCraven]

I think Gus Cornish will give him a run for the Joeys 9 jumper

Cornish hugely under the radar. Kicked 5 from 5 and scored 2 tries last round vs Kings in 3’s. Joeys coaches prefer a distributor as half and Cornish is a runner, would bring great variation and an extra threat if they choose to use him. Also Sharples gone so need a kicker.

 

[DrDanieCraven]

The hole in that Joeys potential line up is the Tight 5 (Greer an exception)

Backs will know how to play together but it looks a lot like Scots did in the season just past. Had all the potential in the world out the back but they got beaten in the tight.

Joe Mangelsdorf massive shoes to fill. Also Charlie O’Kane a big loss.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Joe Mangelsdorf massive shoes to fill. Also Charlie O’Kane a big loss.

yes, both good players but the tight 5 won't be underdone in any sense in 2024.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Cornish hugely under the radar. Kicked 5 from 5 and scored 2 tries last round vs Kings in 3’s. Joeys coaches prefer a distributor as half and Cornish is a runner, would bring great variation and an extra threat if they choose to use him. Also Sharples gone so need a kicker.

There are a few kicking options, Fowler, Tombs in particular but the competition for the 9 jersey will be red hot.

 

[Professor62]

There are a few kicking options, Fowler, Tombs in particular.

Palmasn?! crazy to not include him in the conversation after his game winning boot against Kings in the final game for the 2XV this season. Looking like Joeys will have a many great choices.
-Professor