NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[Up and In]

Shore, at full availability, have these current 1st XV injuries (there are other 2nds players injured not mentioned here):
Armati (back for Green after promoted from 2nds), Galligan, Sidwell, Reardon (back from 2nds for Frape after finger injury), Bass and Callagan
The 1st choice team on paper would most probably be (bold currently injured): Jarrett/Baxter/Armati - Galligan/Sidwell/Reardon/Stock - Clout - Greig/Bass - Robertson/Francis - Wendt/Hockey/Callaghan

 

[twister29]

+ Armstrong. Not sure who he would come in over, with little game time in the past year it’s hard to get a gauge.

 

[The Chairman]

Well done to those selected in representative teams.

For those who did not make the team they thought they should have, heads up high. There will be plenty more representative rugby to be played so keep working on your craft.

Glad to see that the Newington back-line has been imported in to the Firsts.

Anitela-Tsioussis and King are personal favourites of mine. Sharp attacking flair with creativity. They work together well, and with the big man O’Connor one outside that is a dangerous backline.

CAS should be strong this year, so hopefully we get another quality game like last year.

 

[Here for the advice]

don’t forget D’Almedia (over Wendt every day of the week even on the wing) but plenty of injuries agreed maybe some back after the holidays.

 

[moa999]

so hopefully we get another quality game like last year.

Do we know where games will be broadcast this year.
Last year on NSW Rugby TV with its small paywall

 

[Here for the advice]

Yep, Shore were overall much more competitive across the age groups, round 1 was an embarrasment to them and obviously they lifted

Great turnaround from 2s who were wiped in round one but turned the tables, despite the injuries across the board in opens. Here’s hopping both teams make a better second half of the year.

 

[twister29]

Once D’Almeida comes back I have an inkling that Wendt goes into the centres, sending Robertson down into the 2s.

This influx of returners is going to spread some love through the ranks for Shore, especially in the backs. Good news for the 2s and 3s.

 

[Viewglazer990]

Glazer here,

Well done on the boys selected in their respective teams and good luck for the upcoming games.

HALFWAY REPORT:
Following the recent games the table stands at: (as i'm aware)

1. Riverview
2. Kings
3. Newington
4. Joeys
5. Scots
6. Shore

Some very interesting games have been played, standouts are the Kings win against Shore, the Joeys win against Shore, and the Kings win against Scots. Scots put up a great fight only to be denied by the kings defence, they could've scored 6 maybe 7 times that game, but kings were too good.

The trial games should be interesting with some people missing out on 1st XV combined teams, unlucky selections for Jaykob Mcrynnon (B), Oliver Greig (E), Buddy Latham (N), Ollie Brooks (J), Angus Teseiro (I), Ted Perrington (I), and Ethan Cook (E). I hope the teams get 'fixed' this week so some of these boys get into the team they deserve to be in.

Overall the first half of the season has been Massive and I hope the season is as Long as it seems the forums have been Fading away as people become disinterested in schoolboy rugby as the season goes on. Anyways, going into the school holidays I hope injured players start to come back onto the field to get game time before the season restarts, but before then, I hope VBC and others help revive the forum.

Its been interesting, could be back soon.
Glazer out.

 

[The Cleaner]

Glazer here,

Well done on the boys selected in their respective teams and good luck for the upcoming games.

HALFWAY REPORT:
Following the recent games the table stands at: (as i'm aware)

1. Riverview
2. Kings
3. Newington
4. Joeys
5. Scots
6. Shore

Some very interesting games have been played, standouts are the Kings win against Shore, the Joeys win against Shore, and the Kings win against Scots. Scots put up a great fight only to be denied by the kings defence, they could've scored 6 maybe 7 times that game, but kings were too good.

The trial games should be interesting with some people missing out on 1st XV combined teams, unlucky selections for Jaykob Mcrynnon (B), Oliver Greig (E), Buddy Latham (N), Ollie Brooks (J), Angus Teseiro (I), Ted Perrington (I), and Ethan Cook (E). I hope the teams get 'fixed' this week so some of these boys get into the team they deserve to be in.

Overall the first half of the season has been Massive and I hope the season is as Long as it seems the forums have been Fading away as people become disinterested in schoolboy rugby as the season goes on. Anyways, going into the school holidays I hope injured players start to come back onto the field to get game time before the season restarts, but before then, I hope VBC and others help revive the forum.

Its been interesting, could be back soon.
Glazer out.

Kings now first mate with their for and against.

 

[keenas]

Glazer here,

Well done on the boys selected in their respective teams and good luck for the upcoming games.

HALFWAY REPORT:
Following the recent games the table stands at: (as i'm aware)

1. Riverview
2. Kings
3. Newington
4. Joeys
5. Scots
6. Shore

Some very interesting games have been played, standouts are the Kings win against Shore, the Joeys win against Shore, and the Kings win against Scots. Scots put up a great fight only to be denied by the kings defence, they could've scored 6 maybe 7 times that game, but kings were too good.

The trial games should be interesting with some people missing out on 1st XV combined teams, unlucky selections for Jaykob Mcrynnon (B), Oliver Greig (E), Buddy Latham (N), Ollie Brooks (J), Angus Teseiro (I), Ted Perrington (I), and Ethan Cook (E). I hope the teams get 'fixed' this week so some of these boys get into the team they deserve to be in.

Overall the first half of the season has been Massive and I hope the season is as Long as it seems the forums have been Fading away as people become disinterested in schoolboy rugby as the season goes on. Anyways, going into the school holidays I hope injured players start to come back onto the field to get game time before the season restarts, but before then, I hope VBC and others help revive the forum.

Its been interesting, could be back soon.
Glazer out.

McCrynnon (B) where is B

 

[Viewglazer990]

Kings now first mate with their for and against.

Sorry, I was told there was no PD in GPS rugby.

 

[moa999]

Sorry, I was told there was no PD in GPS rugby.

Well there can be for a notional ladder, but not for the Premiership.
Also we are past the halfway point with six of ten games completed.

See ladders in the 'AAGPS Tipping, Scores and Tables 2025' thread - http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/co...ing-scores-and-tables-2025.19842/post-1487766

 

[ItsNotPink]

3rd XV Round 3 Report
Well, the final round before the break went as predicted – all three undefeated teams remained undefeated and moved further ahead in the competition. Kings, Joeys & Riverview all won their games, and it has to be said that after three rounds played and four rounds remaining, the season is likely over for the other teams. Is that a brave prediction? Probably not, as it is extremely difficult to win this competition with two losses. The current ladder is: View, Joeys, Kings - 6; TAS - 4; Shore, Scots - 2; Grammar, High - 0.

Riverview 28 d TAS 26
What a battle this was in Armidale, and thanks to @Jim Belshaw for the excellent match report. TAS led 19-7 at half time but were unable to hold on in the second half despite their best efforts and Riverview scraped home. A great win by Riverview in a tough away fixture to retain their unbeaten record. Riverview will host the undefeated Kings side in round 4 on 26 July and TAS will have a break as they have already played their round 4 clash against High which they won. Congratulations to Oscar Saunders from TAS who was picked in the AAGPS 3rd XV.

Kings 31 d Grammar 5
Kings march on undefeated after three matches while Grammar are well and truly done for the year. A shame for Grammar but they have lost their first three matches and host Joeys in Round 4, so it does not get any easier. Kings are very well positioned for their top of the table clash with Riverview next term. That should be a cracker.

Scots 39 d High 0
I thought High might get a bit closer to Scots in this match so well done to the lads from Bellevue Hill for such a convincing result and their first win of the season. Scots have already lost to Kings and Joeys, so that puts them in a difficult position on the premiership table and likely too far back. High have been putting up better showings this year but are still chasing their first win. They have a rest until they play Shore in round 5 while Scots travel to Shore in Round 4.

Joeys 52 d Shore 5
What a convincing win to Joeys to remain undefeated and virtually end Shore’s hope of retaining the Col Windon Shield in 2025. I wish I had been there to see it, but thanks to @The Chairman and @wisemaan for updates on the day. Shore will host Scots in round 4 while Joeys will travel to Rushcutters Bay for a rematch of their trial against Grammar.

I hope everyone enjoys the break and the combined games.

 

[The Observer]

Once D’Almeida comes back I have an inkling that Wendt goes into the centres, sending Robertson down into the 2s.

This influx of returners is going to spread some love through the ranks for Shore, especially in the backs. Good news for the 2s and 3s.

That is rubbish, on form Robertson at 12 is their best back, he tops the tackle count most games and is tough as teak, the game he didn’t play New put on 45 points, they brought him on and New didn’t score another point!

 

[Backintheolddays]

3rd XV Round 3 Report
Well, the final round before the break went as predicted – all three undefeated teams remained undefeated and moved further ahead in the competition. Kings, Joeys & Riverview all won their games, and it has to be said that after three rounds played and four rounds remaining, the season is likely over for the other teams. Is that a brave prediction? Probably not, as it is extremely difficult to win this competition with two losses. The current ladder is: View, Joeys, Kings - 6; TAS - 4; Shore, Scots - 2; Grammar, High - 0.

Riverview 28 d TAS 26
What a battle this was in Armidale, and thanks to @Jim Belshaw for the excellent match report. TAS led 19-7 at half time but were unable to hold on in the second half despite their best efforts and Riverview scraped home. A great win by Riverview in a tough away fixture to retain their unbeaten record. Riverview will host the undefeated Kings side in round 4 on 26 July and TAS will have a break as they have already played their round 4 clash against High which they won. Congratulations to Oscar Saunders from TAS who was picked in the AAGPS 3rd XV.

Kings 31 d Grammar 5
Kings march on undefeated after three matches while Grammar are well and truly done for the year. A shame for Grammar but they have lost their first three matches and host Joeys in Round 4, so it does not get any easier. Kings are very well positioned for their top of the table clash with Riverview next term. That should be a cracker.

Scots 39 d High 0
I thought High might get a bit closer to Scots in this match so well done to the lads from Bellevue Hill for such a convincing result and their first win of the season. Scots have already lost to Kings and Joeys, so that puts them in a difficult position on the premiership table and likely too far back. High have been putting up better showings this year but are still chasing their first win. They have a rest until they play Shore in round 5 while Scots travel to Shore in Round 4.

Joeys 52 d Shore 5
What a convincing win to Joeys to remain undefeated and virtually end Shore’s hope of retaining the Col Windon Shield in 2025. I wish I had been there to see it, but thanks to @The Chairman and @wisemaan for updates on the day. Shore will host Scots in round 4 while Joeys will travel to Rushcutters Bay for a rematch of their trial against Grammar.

I hope everyone enjoys the break and the combined games.

Great write up as always thanks INP

 

[Here for the advice]

That is rubbish, on form Robertson at 12 is their best back, he tops the tackle count most games and is tough as teak, the game he didn’t play New put on 45 points, they brought him on and New didn’t score another point!

Agreed he has been the best option at 12 and Dalmedia offers some much needed size to a smaller backline.

 

[Backintheolddays]

Again beautiful conditions at tas for the rugby. Cool, sunny with no wind. Tas seconds and iggies 5th played a 12 all draw. As already noted iggies thirds defeated tas firsts 28 to 26 in a very close match. Iggies scored quickly after the start and I thought the tas forwards were going to have their work cut out for them to contain the iggies backs. Working mainly through the forwards tas then established a degree of dominance. Half time tas19 iggies 7. Iggies scored straight after the break. Tas then scored an unconverted try. Tas were tiring, giving penalties away. Iggies scored again to gain the lead. Tas were attacking at full time but to no avail.

Keep these up please Jim, great write up and a breath of fresh air.

 

[Wingdog]

Joeys Shore:

The Pie:
Joeys Pie is good rather than great. I rate both Shore and Views pies as better. Pastry a bit soggy and the meat not as good. Service is with a smile which is nice.

The Boil Over:
The much Vaunted Joeys second XV is no more. They lost their 7 and 10 to ones. It has made an impact. The last 3 games are nowhere as fluid. As for the game yesterday, Shore worked very very hard, their outside back defence was incredible. There would have been 10 times when it looked over for all money and try saving tackles were made. The referring was with out doubt the worst I have seen. Joeys were penalised off the park and most of it was utterly a Joke. Joeys as they have been all season were dominant, on their feet at the breakdown something for which the entire season they have been rewarded for. This guy, would have none of it.

While Shore got an enormous leg up from the ref, they also took their chances and each time the went into the joeys 22, they scored points. So, credit is where credit is due. They took their chances.

The last play of the Game Joeys should have won it. They had the entire backline waiting for the ball and shore was nowhere to be seen, but they kept it tight and again to shores credit were held up over the line.

So we go into the break with a Joeys side who has had 2 narrow wins and a narrow loss in the last 3 games. They have some work to do as other teams will have the belief that Joeys can be beaten. Well Played shore.

The Battle of the Cellar Dweller
It was entertaining and Shore were by no means blown away. However, for the first time this season the Joeys forward pack was dominant. That dominance gave the space needed for Fin Hannon to do his thing and in his style he was everywhere. Because of the space, The joeys 13 had a field day and was very dangerous. The scoreline was a fair result of the game. There were a few nasty looking injuries for both shore and Joeys so I hope the are not too bad and heal over the break. Again Shores outside channel defence was very good. A number of times you thought Joeys would be in for all money only to be cut down in try saving tackles.

It was a good game, played by two teams that are dangerous but unlikely to threaten. Joeys, can do damage in the back half of the season, so other sides will need to be wary. Shore as well if they can get a pack that works. I thought the twos pack from shore outpointed their ones one.

Beef Out.

Great report.

On the Boil Over, I missed the start arriving10 minutes into the 2nd's game with Joeys 2 tries in front already, I was thinking here we go again. But to Shore's credit, they fought back and defended well. Your comments on the Refereeing are spot on, however I do respect the role they have and without their time week in week out, we wouldn't have anyone on the paddock. He did in this instance award a Shore try that wasn't over the line which gave Shore the win on points, and gave way too many penalties against Joey's which weren't deserved. This doesn't mean Shore didn't deserve the win. Overall Joeys didn't defend well enough, about 1/2 the boys tackled well, the other 1/2 need some work. And while not defending well, why keep kicking it to the opposition? Every time Joeys gave them the ball, they found themselves under pressure. I watched the first game against Shore and Joeys would run it every time, they're an attacking side, so keep the ball in hand and play to your strengths. With just 2 minutes to go in the 2nds, Joeys had the chance to level up the score for a draw with a penalty in front. To their credit (or not), they played on for the win and lost it on the try line in the final seconds of the clock. A hard fought effort by both teams. And a final note, was speaking to a few dads from both Joeys and Shore, the feedback was each team had about 1/2 the players on field who were there in round 1, no excuse for either team, just highlights it was a very different match and as we know teams change throughout the season with injuries in and out.

I could only stay for the first 1/2 of the 1st's match, a great game and from what I saw, a well deserved win for Joeys.

Overall, a win for rugby between 2 delightful schools, well done to the boys.

 

[twister29]

That is rubbish, on form Robertson at 12 is their best back, he tops the tackle count most games and is tough as teak, the game he didn’t play New put on 45 points, they brought him on and New didn’t score another point!

I am just commenting on what I think will happen, not what should. Robertson has been dropped to the 2nd XV earlier this season, and I doubt that they will put a GPS 3XV player down into the seconds. Another option is they put Hockey down, leaving Wendt with D’Almeida on the wing but I think that would be just as silly. Another other option is giving D’Almeida a run for the 2nds upon returning from injury, and they will work it out from there.

The fact is there is 1 too many 1st XV level backs, which is a bit of a dilemma.

If you think Robertson should sit tight (I agree for the most part), what arrangement do you think Shore should go with?

 

[LegDrive]

Have to agree here, Robertson's defence is great. His leadership among the team is also evident. Wouldn't be surprised to see him as Captain of Rugby 2026.

That is rubbish, on form Robertson at 12 is their best back, he tops the tackle count most games and is tough as teak, the game he didn’t play New put on 45 points, they brought him on and New didn’t score another point!