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Billy Sheehan (19)
If boys aren’t looking off a certain criteria, some individuals are quick to judge as it’s out off there beaches bubble….
shame this is life in 2025!
NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)
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If boys aren’t looking off a certain criteria, some individuals are quick to judge as it’s out off there beaches bubble….
shame this is life in 2025!
Stop introducing such logic and facts to the discussion!
Jakeburner65
Allen Oxlade (6)
Exactly, don’t forget Auggies as well, who are absolutely denuded of talent by Joeys and others and still they manage to dominate the ISA.
I am actually having drinks with a couple of recent ex-Auggies come new Joeys parents tonight.
Other schools (Kings, New, Scots) probably are more obvious about it, but Joeys literally invented combing the mostly Catholic school system far and wide for talent a very long time ago.
If Joeys did actually have a Kindy rest assured they would absolutely be scouting the Northern Beaches and Hills preschool rugby pool for talent
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Where's the beef
Sydney Middleton (9)
To be fair the 2nds halves were aided by a dominant forward pack. in ones joeys fought hard, but the ball was slow. I thought we kicked too much in the first half. big men tire
Crashy
Banned
What even is that?
NedKelly
Chris McKivat (8)
True, and one of the reasons for the slow ball was New's habit of lying on the wrong side of the ruck. It was frustrating they weren't pinged for it but fair play to Newington. If the ref lets it go then you take full advantage.
theruckingdead
Bob McCowan (2)
Hey bulldozer, I personally do not think shaming this scots boy is the right use of this platform. He's going out there playing good footy and putting his body on the line. I understand that strikes were thrown (although only jersey grabs and shoves - definitely no stomping or any other outrageous accusations i've heard), but you have to respect that this lad had to sit on the sideline for a big portion of the game, and watch his team win in great fashion, without him. I'm sure if this was someone who went to the school you support, if you do support one, that you certainly wouldn't be saying these types of things.
Look mate, I am not an expert around here but pretty sure we look to play the ball not the man. Let's stick to the guidelines and keep this forum flowing.
Ruck Yeah out
Joeys did an equal amount of lying on the wrong side of the ruck
Where's the beef
Sydney Middleton (9)
This is Crap as an old boy. Joeys does NOT need to recruit. The secret to Joeys is Mateship and College ABC every night playing touch. Because of the dorms more kids come in in years 10 and 11 but they bang down the door rather than joeys seeking them out. It was the same for boys coming back particularly if you were in 1XV or 2nd XV because they actually dont want you back because its the next years turn.Exactly, don’t forget Auggies as well, who are absolutely denuded of talent by Joeys and others and still they manage to dominate the ISA.
I am actually having drinks with a couple of recent ex-Auggies come new Joeys parents tonight.
Other schools (Kings, New, Scots) probably are more obvious about it, but Joeys literally invented combing the mostly Catholic school system far and wide for talent a very long time ago.
If Joeys did actually have a Kindy rest assured they would absolutely be scouting the Northern Beaches and Hills preschool rugby pool for talent
NedKelly
Chris McKivat (8)
Not remotely.
The Chairman
Trevor Allan (34)
2 Rounds down, same story.
Callum Grantham (Newington) leads the conversion kickers in just about everything. I can't remember a better kicker.
Bede Fogarty (Joeys) is the overall points leader, with a pie against Shore helping his case
Oliver Smith (Kings) is putting his hand right up for a representative spot with his 4 pies in two games. Unreal stuff from the Kings hooker.
Despite conceding 40 today, St. Joseph's College remain the best defensive team.
And I would also say thanks to Callum Grantham, Newington College are leading the point-scoring way with St. Ignatius' College right on their tail.
Play on into round 3 gents.
Where's the beef
Sydney Middleton (9)
Agreed. but new were combative at the ruck
NedKelly
Chris McKivat (8)
They were very good. Tempting to say Joeys' goalkicking cost them the game but I thought New were the better all-round side on the day (and I say that as a Joeys OB).
Very good forward platform giving their halves great service allowing their centres to make great post contact metres and several clean breaks. Joeys' centres are a real strength but their Newington counterparts continually broke tackles and also were very good defensively.
Newington's discipline was also better. This is something Joeys need to address as they gave up way too many penalties against Shore last week as well.
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anothernudge
Sydney Middleton (9)
Thank you Ruck for your great analysis. But seriously, you have analysed 9 frames all within a matter of a few seconds and then you have gone through 3 possible outcomes and deemed a penalty should not have been awarded. I understand your frustration, but do you seriously expect the ref to be able to make a decision as accurate as yours?
I totally agree that the ref didn't have his best day but this sort of scrutiny is simply unreasonable.
Mungo1866
Herbert Moran (7)
I suspect many people always intend to finish their boys at Joeys, the $52k a year it costs makes it hard for many to afford 6 years at Hunters Hill So go elsewhere for a few years.Exactly, don’t forget Auggies as well, who are absolutely denuded of talent by Joeys and others and still they manage to dominate the ISA.
I am actually having drinks with a couple of recent ex-Auggies come new Joeys parents tonight.
Other schools (Kings, New, Scots) probably are more obvious about it, but Joeys literally invented combing the mostly Catholic school system far and wide for talent a very long time ago.
If Joeys did actually have a Kindy rest assured they would absolutely be scouting the Northern Beaches and Hills preschool rugby pool for talent
whilst we can fairly say Joeys isn’t the most academic school it does perform better than many such as Waverly or St Augustine’s and I think there is a trend to improve academics under the new administration.
NedKelly
Chris McKivat (8)
Nor can I. Monster boot and landed them from everywhere. He'll win them a lot of close games.
twister29
Sydney Middleton (9)
If there it was a messy ruck or an obvious issue that was called wrong I would understand, but a clean, textbook tackle & ruck with a call for who knows what is where I am bewildered.