The Cleaner
Larry Dwyer (12)
They forgot to mention the part “Makasini will start with NC’s 2nd XV team but will back up for the 1st XV team”
NSW AAGPS 2025
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Jakeburner65
Stan Wickham (3)
Sorry, I don't think it's going to be that easy.
For example, on the weekend, Riverview 16Bs played Grammar 16A and the 16Cs played New 16B. I don't have exact scores, but both won by large margins. Similar arrangements in the other junior grades.
For reference, the View 16As played New and won by 49-5, 16Ds played New 16Cs and won 36-5, and View 15Gs played the New 15Cs and had a win, I believe.
Harry Head
Frank Row (1)
Yes,
I have heard from sources at Scots that Heinz Le-Moto has suffered a season ending injury, some issue with his knee, with this discovery it will be interesting to see what happens in the front row Potentially Phil Cooney moving up to front row and Jock Sides moving to N.O. 8
HH
Have a burrow
Peter Burge (5)
Big loss
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
Huge
BleedBlueWhite
Frank Row (1)
Saw him play Saturday….. huge talent….. what a loss
While I appreciate the thoughtful analysis of TAS's rugby performance and accept that it is far superior to the High rugby program, it is important to acknowledge a broader context when evaluating both TAS and High’s overall sporting strength to which I will provide. High is historically known to not bring its strongest sides in many sports to the Harris and Hannon Cup outside of Rugby (notoriously the weakest sport of high in recent history)—especially in early-season or non-premiership fixtures such as those in tennis, volleyball, basketball, or football, attributed to 2 main reasons:
1. There are far more paramount games which take place simultaneously to the cup
2. They are too busy studying or cannot be bothered to trek it up 7 hours to Armidale
Though closely contested each year, this is one of the biggest misconceptions of the annual rivalry between TAS and High: The fact SBHS sport heavily weakened sides it is unfeasible to be taken as an indicative benchmark of the ability of TAS to compete with the wider range of AAGPS schools.
As an illustrative reference for your consideration: None of the first grade players of volleyball, tennis or football and only a handful of basketballers (Henry Lau never attended or it would be over for TAS) attended the 2 day trip. Most notably I overheard that Sydney Boys had sent their mighty 4th grade football side up (it happens every year) led by captains Ryan Kirkland and Clinton Chau to face the 1st grade TAS side coming narrowly close to victory.
So to answer your mental quandary: this is spell-bindingly tight game may even prove the limitations of the TAS strength of side. If a fourth-grade High side—devoid of its top-tier athletes like DDD, Aiden Mcmanus and newly appointed GPS combined captain Liam Nottage—can push TAS’s premier team to the brink, it suggests not parity with stronger GPS programs, but a significant gap. When full-strength squads are fielded, particularly in the premiership season, TAS would likely struggle to remain competitive across several codes.
Whilst, Armidale rugby may seemingly always best that of High (although High have made significant improvements over the past few years, reflected in both the narrowing margin of score and performance), the wider range of sports High as I have stated above should inherently be far superior, even winning some games with weakened sides.
Although, the Harris and Hannon Cup, continues to be an enjoyable experience for the High boy's who are not often granted such entertaining sporting trips like their private school counterparts in the AAGPS who are blessed with the opportunity to play in Europe, the experience endures as one of great memories thanks to the hospitality of the TAS school rather than an effective measure of TAS's sporting prowess to other AAGPS schools.
No idea what was in the water today but Mods have been dealing with spam all day.
There has been so much that @cyclopath locked CAS thread.
Make no mistake Cyclopath (who wields a much bigger hammer than me) is out and about ready to go.
Once more, we are very fortunate that the AAGPS students participating here are predominately level headed young men.
I implore you all to keep using the report button for posts that fail to measure up.
There has been so much that @cyclopath locked CAS thread.
Make no mistake Cyclopath (who wields a much bigger hammer than me) is out and about ready to go.
Once more, we are very fortunate that the AAGPS students participating here are predominately level headed young men.
I implore you all to keep using the report button for posts that fail to measure up.
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tks_2022OB
Frank Row (1)
BIG NEWS FROM NEWINGTON !
After a slippery deck at training today for the New Boys (their field is in shambles), Centre Braithe Sloane went down with a supposedly syndesmosis injury which caused him to be rushed to emergency. With this information it looks as though the NC backline is going down like flies. First Makisini getting dropped to 2s and now Sloane going down. Does this call for a call up for Makasini potentially playing 13 and Kden Carter Back on the wing. Interesting to see the line up they play with at Hunters Hill. Thoughts on the potential backline this weekend for NC?
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After a slippery deck at training today for the New Boys (their field is in shambles), Centre Braithe Sloane went down with a supposedly syndesmosis injury which caused him to be rushed to emergency. With this information it looks as though the NC backline is going down like flies. First Makisini getting dropped to 2s and now Sloane going down. Does this call for a call up for Makasini potentially playing 13 and Kden Carter Back on the wing. Interesting to see the line up they play with at Hunters Hill. Thoughts on the potential backline this weekend for NC?
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Footy head
Ted Fahey (11)
Wasn't rushed off to hospital and was able to walk off the ground but is uncertain for this weekend, off to get scans now. Finger crossed although Makasini not a bad replacement if unavailable.
-Footyhead
For Rucksake
Frank Row (1)
Well said.
He played particularly well under the high ball as well, with some successful contests.
Wendt (E) also showed some good carries in his small minutes he had in the 2XV.
Excited to see this success carried over against Scots this Saturday.
Savage_Eddie915
Frank Row (1)
I haven't heard anything about a Heinz Le-Moto injury, Phil Cooney is some talent, and I would like to see him get a shot in ones he can make an impact no matter where you play him and just makes things happen when he's on the ball.
The President
Chris McKivat (8)
twister29
Allen Oxlade (6)
That’s good for Shore, but a massive loss for Scots and I am disappointed not to see him play he is such a talent.
I wonder if this will affect his post school career. Does he have anything lined up?
The President
Chris McKivat (8)
I believe he was signed with the Penrith Panthers and was playing for their Harold Matthew’s side in 2024, but I’m not sure if he is still contracted with the club.
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PickandDriveThru80
Stan Wickham (3)
Last I heard he was over in France signing a deal with Tolouse. Could be wrong though. Can anyone confirm?
PROPaganda
Sydney Middleton (9)
Well since his Harold Matts season finished in March 2024, I would hope he isn't still signed with that team. However, he has recently played a season of SG ball with Penrith but I believe he is not secured for the future. While both NRL and Rugby AU are fighting for his signature, it appears that he will sign with the 'Stade Toulousain' French rugby side. This would be disappointing for us Australian fans of both Rugby League and Union but best of luck to Heinz which whatever path he chooses.
Have a burrow
Peter Burge (5)
all reports have said he has signed for Tolouse
PickandDriveThru80
Stan Wickham (3)
While disappointing for AU fans now, at least he is still playing the sport we all love (rugby), this would make the chances of him coming back to super rugby and/or the Wallabies much higher than if he was signed in the NRL somewhere in my opinion.
BigScrum21
Frank Row (1)
Looks like the casualty ward for scots is really ramping up. How are the players getting promoted to the front row shaping up to play against Shore this weekend @Harry Head
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