NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[twister29]

Excited to see the success of those lineouts again especially the maul.

Amen.

 

[ItsNotPink]

3rd XV Round 6 Preview
With just two rounds to play there are only two teams that can win the Col Windon Shield in 2025 – Joeys and Riverview. They are four points clear at the top of the table and play each other in the final Round 7. But this week there are still a number of pivotal matches. Kings host TAS in the battle for 3rd place, Riverview host Shore to continue their quest to remain undefeated, Grammar host Scots and Joeys travel to Centennial Park to play High.

Kings 3rd XV v TAS 1st XV (1:00pm on JS White Oval)
Both teams have been beaten by Riverview and Joeys, so this is a timely match up for 3rd place. TAS have to make the long trip but will enjoy not having to play in the snow! Kings had a very close loss to Joeys last week and have had a good season despite the two losses. In what promises to be a great contest, I am thinking that Kings at home will just have the edge. But it will be another great match.
Kings by 2.

Riverview 3rd XV v Shore 3rd XV (1:00pm on Riverview #1)
The undefeated Riverview team hosts Shore at Lane Cove in their quest to remain unbeaten and who would bet against them? While Shore had a solid win over High last round, they have struggled at times this season and will likely find it tough going against an in-form Riverview side that has dominated the opposition so far this season.
Riverview by 14.

Grammar 1st XV v Scots 3rd XV (11:00am on Weigall #1)
It’s been a long season already for Grammar, who are yet to win a match after five rounds. Scots have had two wins, and this will most likely be their third win if the match goes to form. Grammar played last week in the snow in Armidale so they will be happy to return home to sunny Rushcutters Bay, but this will prove to be a tough contest against the boys from up the road in Bellevue Hill.
Scots by 20.

Joeys 3rd XV v High 1st XV (11:00am on McKay Oval)
After a very close escape against Kings last week, Joeys will travel to Centennial Park to play High in this second last round. Despite the improvement that High has shown this year, they will likely be outclassed by this very capable Joeys team. A win on Saturday will set Joeys up for a grand final clash with Riverview in Round 7.
Joeys by a fair margin.

 

[Clemfandango]

A Message for Parents as Schoolboy Rugby Wraps Up​

To all the parents out there watching their boys finish up school rugby, well done. The Schoolboy rugby journey is a great part of Rugby and its sad when it ends, but also the beginning of next steps. And I hope this post is informative


Before you get swept into Colts footy...
Here’s something you might not know—and it matters.

The Colts Player Points System (2026)​

There’s a rule in place that says:

If your son plays 6 or more games of 1st Grade Colts at a club, he becomes a 5-point player under the Points Cap system.
What does that mean? It means he’ll be costly for any other club to take—even if the environment he’s in now isn’t the right fit.

Now imagine this:
Your son gets promised the world in Year 12—kitted out, schmoozed, told he'll be “developed”... only to find himself lost in a poor culture, under poor coaching, or sitting behind three older players who were promised the exact same thing.


But now he’s played six games.
Now he's locked in.
Now he’s too “expensive” to take a fresh shot elsewhere.


This system rewards clubs for fast recruitment, not genuine development.
It doesn’t ask, “Did you help this kid grow?”
It only asks, “Did you get him on the park six times?”

What Should You Look for Instead?​

Before signing anything or accepting boots and promises:

• Check the culture – Speak to families already there. Is the club really developing your player or are they just all about recruitment and grade and colts is just an after thought once the season starts.
• Check the facilities – Is your young player going to get good access to the tools and facilities he'll need to grow from student to adult player
• Check the coaches – Are they passionate about Colts development? Or are they using it as a stepping stone for themselves to progress to Grade?

You’re not just choosing a club.
You’re choosing a two-year experience at a critical point in your son’s journey—as a player and a young man.

Btw we should ask -
Why doesn’t the points system allow freedom of movement during Colts?
Why are 17-year-olds being forced to make decisions that shape the next two years of their rugby future before they’ve even stepped on a Colts training paddock?


Wouldn’t it make more sense to apply the points weighting when Colts players graduate to Grade?
That way, we’d be rewarding clubs who actually invest in young players—not just those who get a signature early.

I hope this is useful - make of it what you will - I will post across the forum for each ISA, CAS an GPS
Ignore if not of value.