NSW AAGPS 2025

[Schoolboyrugby23]

Does anyone have a Kings lineup?

 

[Ice-Man]

Hey Johnno, I have to disagree with you here, the Scots 1sts, 2nds and 3rds were all serious contenders last year. Although these results are concerning for scots, arguably their best 6 players were out: Onitoni, Tom O'Hara, Heinz, Aston Weir, Cooper Guerin, and Agapetos

EBro, I am going to have to agree with you here, I think Johnny seriously jumped the gun, Joeys last year had questionable trial games, however contested strongly for the title during the season.

 

[BATMANN]

Does Anyone have a Kings 16A's Lineup?

 

[WeloveFooty.com]

Does Anyone have a Kings 16A's Lineup?

Not sure about the forwards, but the backline is.
9. Makoto Chapman
10. Harry Harper
11. Ed Morrison
12. Joe Fenwicke
13. Denver Purdon
14. Campbell Whalan
15. Cooper Fakafonua

Still the likes of Levi strong and Thomas Aroyan to come back. Not much depth in the halves if those two go down.

 

[Joker]

Joeys playing surface is consistent, firm and a delight to fall upon.
Plus it is a showroom example of the turf company that laid it in 1986
The grass is Santa Ana

Santa Ana couch is the original USA hybrid bermuda grass made famous in South Australia by Brian Munn during the 1970s. Among various couch grass types, Santa Ana stands as a fine textured, extremely hard-wearing, drought tolerant turf. It also tolerates Scots boys as well.

It was used at the 1984 Olympics games in Los Angeles.

 

[Can Man Stan]

Not sure about the forwards, but the backline is.
9. Makoto Chapman
10. Harry Harper
11. Ed Morrison
12. Joe Fenwicke
13. Denver Purdon
14. Campbell Whalan
15. Cooper Fakafonua

Still the likes of Levi strong and Thomas Aroyan to come back. Not much depth in the halves if those two go down.

Oh I heard Makoto Chapman was going to kings. He'll be good as they seriously lacked a 9 before.

 

[fortheloveofthegame]

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

1. Joeys
2. Kings
3. Newington
4. Shore
5. View
6. Scots (tip, spend more on drainage, less on castles)

 

[keenas]

Shore at number 1 is a stretch at most I would have sitting around 3-4

Yeah I reckon so too with Joeys no 1

 

[The Chairman]

My thoughts on the Knox and Shore game.

Shore looks to have a very consistent Rugby program. In two ways. All the teams I saw, admittedly the 1st to 3rds, played a similar style of Rugby. The school looks to have a set philosophy of play across its sides. The teams were also quite consistent in that the difference between the sides is not large. Though the teams obviously improved up the grades I don't think the margin is as great as in other sides. Whereas some schools would a 1st XV that are world beaters, but the 3rds would struggle to work out how to run onto a field to play. If the Shore 1sts played their 3rds it would be a good hard game.

Shore also looked to be tenacious. I think they will evolve into a team that is hard to beat. They are not necessarily flashy, but will hang in and will threaten those who take them for granted. At this stage the 1sts still look to be developing, and I couldn't say whether the strength is in their forwards or backs. Perhaps the forwards. They were also quite clinical - they seemed to get points when in their opponents 22.

Knox needed to concentrate more. Across the three sides they let themselves down with lack of concentration. They could get in front and then ease off. (But in some cases it could have been the pressure put on them by the opposition.) They could be flashy, but a drop in application would let themselves down. The 2nds butchered a few tries if they toned it down a bit. They had done most of the hard work and let it go. I also think some players were a bit casual - especially in the seconds. In defence or chasing a kick you should at least look like running and not having an ethereal stroll.

It is trials so both teams are developing, but if Knox could sustain the intensity they displayed in the first past of the 1sts game they could be quite formidable.

The game was played on Knox's Gala Day. The day where the school community gets out and does things they would normally not do. It was also time for some of the other areas of the school get to show their stuff. Like the music department; which unleashed the majesty of 'rock bands' and musical groups. I must be getting old but when it comes to 'Rock Bands' screaming is not singing. And when the screaming is accompanied by fervorous drummer who appeared to have been feed on only red frogs for the last week it is not pleasant. I have hit more musical notes and tunes lawn-mowing gravel. It says something that the most pleasant musical sojourn of the afternoon, at least to me, was the pipe band.

And to the guy on the PA, yes, the day was about you. It was set up solely for you to display your vocal talents reminding people of the wonderous 'Is it shit or is it for sale' bazaar store evet few minutes. Or trying to get us to sample the delights of such culinary excesses like deep fried road kill smothered in brown (and I mean proper brown) gravy. These things are probably needed at events such as these so one shouldn't be too harsh. But I found it a little tedious. And when the announcement extolling the virtues of the 82nd prize in the raffle came over when the Shore kicker was going for a shot at goal the timing was a little unfortunate.

(However despite my comments, congratulations and a well done for those who did volunteer for the day. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and it was a good thing for community).

Great calls there Elfster.

Shore's structure is pretty remarkable. It looks to be like a 1-3-2-2 with Baxter being the one, Stock and Jarrett in a two, Sidwell, Galligan and Green in a three and a two of Clout and Reardon. Could be wrong there but that was the general feeling.

They also seem to like to utilise Francis (13) in a sort of "Second Five" position with Ritchie (10) hanging back towards the outside backs as a bridge. Robertson (12) in midfield to wheel the forwards into shape. Simple, but smart.

Knox were a talented team, the Knox Flyhalf was an excellent ball-player. Knew where the space was.

Knox 1 and 8 were fearful ball-carriers, and the 14 had speed for days to burn. All things done, I think the Shore boys looked good.

I think Sinclair (Shore Coach) has sort of taken a leaf out of Borthwick's England here - Flexible backline rotation throughout the midfield to maximise unpredictability and the element of initiative and surprise. Ritchie acting as the "Marcus Smith" figure, not necessarily the typical Field Marshal 10 you will see but more shifty.

That is a fantastic strategy if, and its a big if, there is sufficient communication between the midfield (10, 12) and the outer backs (11, 13, 14, 15) as to what the set play is. If not, it could look more like Eddie Jones' England, where the structure falls to bits, and there is no support/attacking initative.

That being said, this early in the season - I am happy tactically with the Shoremen. Bassingthwaighte back will be good for their kicking game - those who have been around long enough will understand how criminally important a good kicking game is. Ritchie can kick, just Bassingthwaighte can kick better.

Knox 10 had some great attacking kicks, playing possession and riding the sideline with good accuracy. Ritchie no doubt performed well under pressure and probably has a better directed kick, but kicking is mostly about field position, and therefore power, so Bassingthwaighte will help them with that.

 

[Footyxpert1]

Any news on that Graham bloke at Joeys

 

[anynomuysrugbydad]

Any news on that Graham bloke at Joeys

who George?

 

[Maul Machine]

Joeys playing surface is consistent, firm and a delight to fall upon.
Plus it is a showroom example of the turf company that laid it in 1986
The grass is Santa Ana

Santa Ana couch is the original USA hybrid bermuda grass made famous in South Australia by Brian Munn during the 1970s. Among various couch grass types, Santa Ana stands as a fine textured, extremely hard-wearing, drought tolerant turf. It also tolerates Scots boys as well.

It was used at the 1984 Olympics games in Los Angeles.

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Thank you for the detailed insight, Joker. It’s impressive to see that the Joeys playing surface not only maintains such a high standard of consistency and firmness but also carries a rich history through its use of Santa Ana couch. The fact that this turf was featured at the 1984 Olympic Games speaks volumes about its quality and resilience. Here’s hoping their pies are as impressive as the turf they’re served beside.

 

[bigbaldpauline]

anyone know why fanua, smith and saywer didn't play against newington are they being rested or injured ?

 

[Meaty Michael]

Meaty Mike here,
Just wondering if Scots are still the most fraudulent team in this GPS? With arguably the best team on paper for at least the last 5 years, are the so-called 'Roosters investments' finally going to pay off? And what about the other freakish rugby players that aren't contracted with the Roosters? How is the school able to pay for so many of them?

Please let me know

Thanks,

 

[Rugbynbeers]

Oh I heard Makoto Chapman was going to kings. He'll be good as they seriously lacked a 9 before.

Would be good for this age group if he did join.

this 16s age group is notablely weaker then all its other year group, looking at 13s,14s and 15s they are quite strong in particular that 15s side. The 10 Perrett is levels above is age and will potentially play 2s this year.

 

[The 6 Seat]

Anyone have a predicted AAGPS 1st XV

Hold the phone... Only time will tell