NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[Try Line Vet]

I was out at Scots the whole day, and they were having problems with the board all day. It glitched from the first game, where the score after 30 seconds said it was 60-0. So they were struggling with a glitchy scoreboard right from the start. I may be mistaken, but I thought I remembered seeing the 3rd's ref with a watch on during the game. In the case of the 2nd XV, half time was also called 2 minutes before the clock ran down. During the 1st XV, the scoreboard did not stop during injury time whilst the game had stopped for players to get checked out, so the timing was not very accurate. Can safely say I saw Scots coaches trying there best to ensure that the board was running smoothly but had been battling all day with it.

 

[BigScrum21]

I was also there for the Scots v Shore 3rd, 2nd, and 1st XV games, and I must say @Try Line Vet is spot on here. Scoreboard struggles at Scots should be a huge focal point for their next home game; however, the referee is in control of the time, and that is that. Both teams had a terrific day out. Hats off to the Scots who, with a man down, managed to take home their first win of the season in front of the castle.

Does anyone know the type of action that is put in place past the red card for punching for Scots (suspension, etc)?

Yours truthfully and sincerely

bs21 over and out

 

[GPS Observer]

Ive watched New over the last 15 seasons and they always seem to stuggle against Shore, regardless of where each side sits on the ladder.

 

[rugbynations420]

As much as I like agreeing with the criticisms on Scots, it's not entirely fair to say "I don't think you could call one team definitively the stronger team". Lets be real, the score was 28-5. That 11 played fiercely, I'll give him that, and while I do believe this Shore team has what it takes to beat them later on, Shore were outperformed on the weekend by a better team across the park.

 

[bigbaldpauline]

kings vs view

The view boys showed up. grover was eceptional and controlled the game well as expected. kings look to have no direction, is there an option to move sawyer back to 10 and maybe broing someone to 15 for a bit more directions. feel as though sawye is wasted at the back. hasni the 3 was unreal on of his better games for awhile.

 

[twister29]

I do unfortunately disagree with the Shore report, as I have watched both games.
Shore looked strong considering, playing a close but losing game against Joeys.
They also looked very strong against Scot’s, demonstrating the power of their forwards, especially in dominant line outs and malls, in defence they would have spent 15+ minutes holding Scot’s out from literally on top of the try line. IMHO, separate from controversy and this isn’t a go at any rulings, Shore played the better game of football, believe it or not, without Rex or Jai.

Thus, I simply cannot support the idea that Shore is donezo without Rex and Jai. With Jai most likely back this week, he will only add to Shore as a threat. Aside: A concern is Charlie ‘Galtitude’ Galligan probably missing this round.

Also, as the ‘Premiers last year to bottom of my rankings’, perhaps we should wind back the clock and see how Shore started last season…

Twister.

 

[JoeBoar03]

Comfortably beaten?

Yes I would say a 33-17 win is comfortable.
Newingtons one point game was much closer.

 

[JoeBoar03]

My rankings heading into the 3rd round

1. Newington: Undefeated. You’ve got to give it to the Stanmore men after taking out Joeys at the Hill. Enormous side. Can they keep the momentum.

2. Joeys: Very strong and nimble squad. Shades of youth, I believe one of there players is in year 10. Could contest New for the prem.

3. Scots: Insanely clutch victory against Shore, very unlucky loss against Kings. Looking to be a title contender.

4. Kings: Promising form against New in the trials and strong round 1 victory, not sure why they were soundly beaten by View yesterday

5. View: Soundly dispatched by New in the first game. Grover was lacking in round 1 but showed captains presence yesterday in their promising win.

6. Shore: Poor start to the season, perhaps without their key players they will fall back into old form. Hopefully they can turn things around.

 

[rugby290]

Some further stats from the weekend.

Joeys Vs Newington
Wins: 10 (91%)
Losses: 1 (9%)

Average For: 59
Average against: 11


Joeys Vs Newington (1,2,3 + As)
Wins: 6
Losses: 1

Average for: 58
Average against:12

 

[poider]

Patience. @Ace Ventura would be working on this now.

Anyone have the table?

 

[TonyTackle01]

With Callaghan coming back into the team, presumably at 15 where does that put Wendt?

 

[Ruck 'n' Roll]

Struggle to see how you have view so low. Sounds like a quality squad coming together, would definitely have then above scots and kings. Mind you scots only narrowly beat a seemlying weak shore team?

 

[Up and In]

Coming from a naive angle, but I'd be really surprised if Newington's side on the weekend was 80% Year 7 starters. I stand to be corrected. Shore was 2/3 (10) Year 7 starters on the weekend and I'd really question if New were below this. Their results in this age group up to this year don't support this but happy to be challenged. 3 new arrivals?

 

[Jumping_jack]

Until the injured guys come back for Shore you mean? Cause they stated year 10 or 11?

 

[Up and In]

The 2 players due to return will most likely replace players who also started after Year 7, so it still means 5 game starters will be non-Year 7 starters, if that makes sense.

 

[JoeBoar03]

Very very good point you make. Considering view lost to a strong Newington team and put Kings to the sword. I stand corrected. View should be at 3rd then Kings then Scots

 

[wisemaan]

With Callaghan coming back into the team, presumably at 15 where does that put Wendt.

I’m assuming Wendt will go to 12 based of the chat I’ve heard as they want him in the centers and Robertson dropped. I find this quite harsh as he has been playing so well. There could be other possibilities however I think this is the most likely. Whatever is decided it will be very tight and make it an unfortunate drop

 

[Here for the advice]

Based on performances in the 2XV. Both the 11/14 playing well and add more. Cannot see the 12 being dropped for now either.

 

[Here for the advice]

Agree has not show anything to warrant playing 12 in 1s was part of a back line that got royally flogged by joeys and was not a stand out at all on the weekend. If wanted in centres play a game in 12 in 2XV to show.

 

[twister29]

I’m assuming Wendt will go to 12 based of the chat I’ve heard as they want him in the centers and Robertson dropped. I find this quite harsh as he has been playing so well. There could be other possibilities however I think this is the most likely. Whatever is decided it will be very tight and make it an unfortunate drop

I think it will be no 10 Ritchie who started in year 10, Rex will claim that spot.