NSW AAGPS Rugby 2016
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That is so last year!
Gary Owen III
Syd Malcolm (24)
Who lined up for Scots 1st XV?
Azzuri
Trevor Allan (34)
Hopefully the first XV result is a portent of things to come on this side of the "Dutch" in 2016
Rich_E
Ron Walden (29)
Hopefully the first XV result is a portent of things to come on this side of the "Dutch" in 2016
Should be a cracker of a match on 30/4. Can't wait
Rich_E
Ron Walden (29)
HI GOIII.
I don't have team list.
But i did hear that Miller from 1sts and 2nds last year (back row) made a comeback from injury on Saturday and played a blinder.
Also Charlie Crawford (second row in 1sts last year) is settling in well at No.8.
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Nev Cottrell (35)
not sure if this is a high-water mark for Sydneysiders living like Romans, or if I am becoming a leftie in my old age ..... but I must say I have never seen such extravagant overseas sporting tours
obviously from above posts Scots are currently in New Zealand ... no big deal a few years back they were in South Africa
I gather it's currently Barker's turn to be in South Africa
from general chit-chat .... I gather this year's under 13s from Scots, have an end of year Japanese rugby tour
..another mate told me his Riverview student son is going to Spain on a soccer tour and then another mate's 14 year old Cranbrook just left for a rugby tour to USA
I am sure all these tours will be fantastic and I don't dispute that there will be educational opportunities ... and hopefully there is some component that visits the less fortunate ... think Scots did that in South Africa...
but it does re-inforce that this small bubble of wealth and privilege, in Sydney (and no doubt in other Cap cities) does seem to going to another a level
as one who manages to scrape together monies for private school fees, I wonder if this is setting up kids to have the right mentality
oh well I guess it is what it is ... and reminds me of that great call you hear at the odd game on a high tackle ... "that was as high as a Clovelly mortgage"
obviously from above posts Scots are currently in New Zealand ... no big deal a few years back they were in South Africa
I gather it's currently Barker's turn to be in South Africa
from general chit-chat .... I gather this year's under 13s from Scots, have an end of year Japanese rugby tour
..another mate told me his Riverview student son is going to Spain on a soccer tour and then another mate's 14 year old Cranbrook just left for a rugby tour to USA
I am sure all these tours will be fantastic and I don't dispute that there will be educational opportunities ... and hopefully there is some component that visits the less fortunate ... think Scots did that in South Africa...
but it does re-inforce that this small bubble of wealth and privilege, in Sydney (and no doubt in other Cap cities) does seem to going to another a level
as one who manages to scrape together monies for private school fees, I wonder if this is setting up kids to have the right mentality
oh well I guess it is what it is ... and reminds me of that great call you hear at the odd game on a high tackle ... "that was as high as a Clovelly mortgage"
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Vay Wilson (31)
Shore are sending some forward scouts to the Gold Coast for schoolies.
The cost of this is extravagant enough. Hate to think what South Africa would cost.
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The cost of this is extravagant enough. Hate to think what South Africa would cost.
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Azzuri
Trevor Allan (34)
Kings do a four week tour of Europe every two years.
Last one was December 2015 to England (5 games) and Italy (2 games). It was fantastic experience for the 30 lads that were selected and participated and those parents and families that dutifully followed the tour around the countryside.
Yes it hits the balance sheet pretty heavily but that's the sort of stuff long last memories are made of and was worth every cent.
It's indeed a privilege afforded very few people and any responsible parent would be doing their best to ensure their lads are appreciative of the sacrifice that's been made to afford them such opportunities.
Last one was December 2015 to England (5 games) and Italy (2 games). It was fantastic experience for the 30 lads that were selected and participated and those parents and families that dutifully followed the tour around the countryside.
Yes it hits the balance sheet pretty heavily but that's the sort of stuff long last memories are made of and was worth every cent.
It's indeed a privilege afforded very few people and any responsible parent would be doing their best to ensure their lads are appreciative of the sacrifice that's been made to afford them such opportunities.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
One of the joys of rugby is the tour. Long may they continue.
And I'll wager that for 99% of the boys involved it will be their most memorable rugby experience. Far above the petty triumphs that certain adults in authority engineer.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
And I hear that New 1sts and 2nds headed off to Japan last night for a pre-season tour.
I'm sure a fantastic rugby and cultural experience awaits.
I'm sure a fantastic rugby and cultural experience awaits.
Huly
Chris McKivat (8)
@Azzuri, you may be able to help us out with this one.
When did Will Grant leave Kings for Riverview? He played (quite well) at the Scots 7s and against Scots last weekend as a 9, but if I remember correctly, was also a part of King's touring squad to England and Italy late last year?
A great player who seems to have grown a fair bit over the off-season.
When did Will Grant leave Kings for Riverview? He played (quite well) at the Scots 7s and against Scots last weekend as a 9, but if I remember correctly, was also a part of King's touring squad to England and Italy late last year?
A great player who seems to have grown a fair bit over the off-season.
Rob hart
Ted Thorn (20)
What rubbish firstly they went to the Gold Coast and the parents paid $800 each ...... You really are a joker .......
Azzuri
Trevor Allan (34)
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Didn't start in the the 7s final. If he has grown he must of been tiny last year. Would still say tiny.
Is that to the Gold Coast Tournament? Are any other schools sending teams? Which Shore teams are going? Does Shore have any other tours?
Joker
Greg Davis (50)
Thank you Rob but as my son was there from 2001 I know a bit of history of these tours
FACT- The NZ Rugby tour started in 1996 when the team was coached by Mr Budler.
FACT- The Gold Coast football tour started in 1997 when coached by Mr Merckx.
FACT- The final NZ tour was in 2004 when the side was coached by Mr Coplin.
FACT- The Gold Coast combined Rugby/Football tour started in 2005 when then the Headmaster Mr Watson cancelled in the NZ tour due to the staggering amounts of money being spent on one team.
FACT- Parents from both codes were asked to pay for the Gold Coast tour and we gladly did. (estimate was $840)
I don't think that was necessarily the motivating factor for Grant. Understand he was well regarded at Kings after being the starting half for NSW Schools U16 last year and would have been given every opportunity to contend for the firsts this year. There were 3 Y11s who won starting spots for the Cranbrooke game who may not have been given much chance before the season and at least another 3 or 4 Y11 who ran on for last 20 minutes for coaches to look at. That both Grant moved to Riverview (after going on a December school tour !!) and Dom Easy (possibly the best player at U15 NSWJRU State Champs last year) has arrived from Pius is interesting.
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