NSW AAGPS 2025

[Scrums'N'Bars]

With further consideration the rumour could be true, I’ve been told that he didn’t even want to play for Newington this season whilst he focuses on league. This means we might see him playing less and less games for the school as the season goes on. Would be a huge loss for Newington if true as he’s a generational talent.

Thoughts?
Ruck’

It is not true, Makasini begged Benji Marshall to let him play for Newington this year. He is indeed playing 2nds this week according to Newington team lists, only to make an example for future years.

-Scrums

 

[GottaLoveFooty]

Breaking news: Makasini is playing 2's this week

 

[Mr. Speaker]

Team lists for tonights Rawson Cup - fair few old GPS lads

Wow. Incredible GPS turnout I must say.

 

[Mr. Speaker]

Breaking news: Makasini is playing 2's this week

Insanity. Newington or Wests move? If Newington don't win in the 2nds this week there should and will be riots at Stanmore. Anyone got any news regarding any reactions to this ???

 

[hogieslammer]

Wow. Incredible GPS turnout I must say.

It's not really all that suprising considering the fees of USYD colleges. It's a bit like saying there's a lot of props in a pub. Cause and effect really.

 

[Joeys Super Fan!]

Breaking news out of the Newington Camp: Hemasi to play in 2nd XV this week

 

[scrumhalf]

Breaking news: Makasini is playing 2's this week

Thats mental, wouldn't want to be matching up against him as a young 2nds outside back.

 

[ThePassionatePilfGod22]

Thats mental, wouldn't want to be matching up against him as a young 2nds outside back.

@Finn Hannon

 

[CasualObserver]

After just one round, I’d say the selectors are already tossing around ideas for the GPS 1st XV—and I thought I’d have a crack at it too. I’ve left out anyone currently signed to league contracts, as they’re unlikely to play or may opt out, like Rodwell and Humphries from N last year.

1. Lavercome (K)
2. Smith (K)
3. Bloomfield (K)
4. Fonua (K)
5. Galligan (E)
6. Clout (E) or Dempsey (I)
7. Taumoepeau (J)
8. Lemoto (S)
9. Grover (I)
10. ???
11. Hart (J)
12. Gough (J)
13. Francis (E) or O'connor (J)
14. ???
15. Callaghan (E) (if back in time) or Grantham (N). He did say no last year I believe.

Help me fill it out gents.

Is the GPS XV, or Biggest Reputation XV?

 

[For Rucksake]

Breaking news: Makasini is playing 2's this week

Could be a rough weekend for Joeys outsides, looking to see how attitude will carry over.

 

[Backintheolddays]

Just remember we’re talking about a 17yo kid (Makasini) here. Regardless of your school or code affinity keep it on point.

 

[The Chairman]

Could be a rough weekend for Joeys outsides, looking to see how attitude will carry over.

If theres anyone that looks like they can stop him in the seconds camp, I would not put it past those Joeboys. Grit and they love to dig in. Best of luck to them.

 

[Mungo1866]

It's not really all that suprising considering the fees of USYD colleges. It's a bit like saying there's a lot of props in a pub. Cause and effect really.

Always been the case, my fresher year over 50 % were from Joeys or Riverview and even higher at Paul’s.

 

[View-Den]

Insanity. Newington or Wests move? If Newington don't win in the 2nds this week there should and will be riots at Stanmore. Anyone got any news regarding any reactions to this ???

View rattled his cage, happens to the best of them

 

[For Rucksake]

If theres anyone that looks like they can stop him in the seconds camp, I would not put it past those Joeboys. Grit and they love to dig in. Best of luck to them.

If Joeys continue their form over to Newington they won’t find a problem.

 

[boss man 479]

If Joeys continue their form over to Newington they won’t find a problem.

Will be a great game to watch...

 

[Scrums'n Roses]

Insanity. Newington or Wests move? If Newington don't win in the 2nds this week there should and will be riots at Stanmore. Anyone got any news regarding any reactions to this ???

We're talking about a young man's future here, and it's clear that Benji Marshall sees real potential in him. As the season progresses, it’ll be exciting to watch him not only solidify his place in Newington’s side but also take steps toward a future with the Wests Tigers and I'm sure whatever route he chooses he will become a fantastic player.

If true, this will be yet another loss from gps’s rugby union to league. Disappointing stuff…

Not necessarily. Of course, it would be incredible to see Makasini continue developing in Union—I'd love to see him reach Super Rugby. But in the bigger picture, this could shine a spotlight on school development programs across the board—not just within the GPS system, but in all schools. It’s not just Rugby League scouts who should be paying attention, but Union scouts as well.

 

[The Chairman]

We're talking about a young man's future here, and it's clear that Benji Marshall sees real potential in him. As the season progresses, it’ll be exciting to watch him not only solidify his place in Newington’s side but also take steps toward a future with the Wests Tigers and I'm sure whatever route he chooses he will become a fantastic player.


Not necessarily. Of course, it would be incredible to see Makasini continue developing in Union—I'd love to see him reach Super Rugby. But in the bigger picture, this could shine a spotlight on school development programs across the board—not just within the GPS system, but in all schools. It’s not just Rugby League scouts who should be paying attention, but Union scouts as well.

I would be genuinely shocked if he opted to play union, but the decision is in his hands. Whatever the lad thinks is best for him he should do.

 

[Scrums'n Roses]

I would be genuinely shocked if he opted to play union, but the decision is in his hands. Whatever the lad thinks is best for him he should do.

Agreed.

 

[The Chairman]

@Rudderless I was viewing the TKS game on Saturday and seem to have forgotten the dark art of the different form of Kings blazers.

If a cursory explanation could be provided (or by anyone else on the forum) that would be greatly appreciated.

I understand baby blue is premiership? But don't the boys also get their cadet unit ranks on their grey/red one?