NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[North Liberty]

Doing what?

 

[twister29]

Heamasi Makasini not named in tigers squad for this week. Chances talked up a fair bit it seems…

 

[Joker]

18.3002° N, 64.8252° W

Pretty isolated spot

 

[Ragebait]

So you think SIC would beat Barker? Absolutely not.

Barker would probably take the early lead and by halftime they would be up 15-5. But knowing the way that team plays, the second View get another try and a penalty, the Barker Boys will crumble and they will reduce down to the mindless aggression and disrespect they are known for. They will start getting nervous and fold under pressure, like a nervous schoolboy giving his first speech.

As always, I mean no disrespect. I salute your precious little Barker and the mighty CAS.

 

[CutOutBallFanatic]

@Joker, Will you be in attendance for the joeys vs Riverview Spaghetti Cup game at 8am on First Field.
Riverview currently undefeated in the division, coming off a 15-5 win against Shore's 6thXV
Joey's with only the one loss to riverview at their previous meeting.

Cheers,
Fanatic

 

[Choc&blue]

Seems ghost of R is in Caribbean so won’t be at Hunters Hill to watch his beloved Iggies bite the dust on Saturday.

 

[Scrums'N'Bars]

My take is that New has a small contingent of very strong players, but lacks the same depth as some of the other sides. It's an issue they have through the younger age groups too. If you lack depth in your 2nd XV or substitutes, then when you see key players injured, there is a much larger skill gap between those who are injured and those replacing them.

Although, there seconds are not terrible. I believe they are coming 3rd or 4th?

 

[Joker]

I look forward to meeting plenty from both schools. Hope to have a chat again with Gus Grover. Top bloke. To the other View boys be classy if you see me. Best school I have dealt with is Shore. Never seen View play.

I will do my very best to be there. Being such a fan I will do everything to be in attendance. Last weekend I did though collapse after a long day. I am struggling this week with a lung infection which can serious for an old badger like myself. Look for the old fella in black rocking a walking stick. Go well.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Hope you’re travelling alright legend.

Also, don’t just be classy here. Do it all day.

There were a couple obnoxious voices you could hear on the weekend on the far side. Young old boys. Yeah, it’s fun and can think you’re funny but you can also go beyond the line and just be a tool. Don’t do something older you will regret or be remembered by your mates as a twat.

Don’t be afraid to check your mates.

 

[Joker]

Rocking my new haircut. Should blend in

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Been waiting for the reveal

 

[Joker]

Yeah, it’s fun and can think you’re funny but you can also go beyond the line and just be a tool..

I miss the 1970's where people had thicker skins and laugh at one's self
Now everyone is offended. We all need to laugh
I grew up on Chaplin movies that played at the cinema nearby
Mum and Dad would park us in the cinema on Saturday and watch a Chaplin double feature.

 

[Joker]

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Been waiting for the reveal

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Difference between witty/funny and just being obnoxious though.

 

[Joker]

Let’s not start now. I have been here for a long time. I look forward to shaking your hand soon.

 

[tight5]

Very disappointing for the kings boys yesterday. 2s had the game in the bag losing on the bell.

l dont know what has happened to the kings 1st xv. it is evident they are lacking something. i think that is ben sawyer watching previous games he has was in unreal form, done his job and lead the boys around the park also having great composure for a young kid with the ability to set up something from nothing. turns out sitting on the side lines for a almost 2 years through injury is has proven to be the best thing for him, as every time he comes back he is better then he was before and he is WHAT THERE MISSING. he's the complete opposite of a confidence player, like smith and risati.

kings 2 struggles with line outs yesterday. the 10 will taylor is going to have a blinder next yr he's playing great footy at the moment, him and sawyer worked together greatly in the first few games. 9 wilson is a consisten reliable player and i think he's work goes under the rader. the 2 was

I had TKS 1s winning the 2025 GPS early on ahead of Riverview, never really got out of gear or they peaked too early. IMO - imagination was lacking through the 2nd half of the season. View definite benchmark, execution was amazing. NEW returned with clear work been done on their set piece, Joeys looked like all grades had been working on linespeed, Scots player positioning and lineouts.

 

[Rugbynbeers]

Only positive is lots of boys will be returning next year in key Positins from 1s and 2s
1st XV
2,3,4,7,10,11,15

2nds retaining about 10 boys as well.

 

[Backintheolddays]

The list is garbage. The author was likely suffering from a major dose of "my team lost again today" at the time and couldn't bring themselves to be objective about the team that wrought the damage. The 2nd row selections are the most humourous for me personally given the lineout woes of their respective teams yesterday.

You are right though, Dempsey, Folkes, Plamondon, Spora, Reich all players of the round in their positions by any objective measure.

The list is a great effort by a great contributor who compiles it in a short timeframe. Produce your own list if you don’t like it.
View are deserving premiers and have conducted themselves brilliantly. Perhaps a few of their online supporters could learn some lessons from them. Objectivity can be challenging in the teenage mind.

 

[Backintheolddays]

Tables - updated

[Only caveat is the 16As where no result was reported for the Round 8 game between View and Scots (therefore counted as 0-0 draw). If View won this, they are outright premiers - if they lost, then they would share the premiership with Joeys if Joeys win on Saturday.]

15As and 13As premierships will be decided this Saturday.

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Thank you for producing these, great job.

 

[Backintheolddays]

Only Positive is lots of boys will be returning next year in key Positins from 1s and 2s
1st XV
2,3,4,7,10,11,15

2nds retaining about 10 boys aswell

Defence won it for View this year, dominating Kings in both games. Kings have a magnificent forward pack but look a little one dimensional. Really need some talent development in their backs in game management and kicking. Plenty of ticker from the likes of Farrah but little genuine threat from the backs given the dominance and front foot ball from the forwards. Would have been entertaining to see Sawyer and Risati play a full season together but shit happens. Been a great season.