Do agree View will be one of the teams challenging as Terry and Pirina are quality and they have some decent forwards. Scott and Rorke in particular but whether they have enough quality in the scrum is the question. Joeys supporters should remember the current year 12 group have not dominated at this age level and the coaching group only bled a small number of year 11s last year in 1sts and 2nds. Lots of last years 16As in consideration the word is. New definite title chances. Tyrone will be a factor but Simmonson I expect to have a bigger impact overall and Knuenzle a quality #10 who could decide a few games with his boot alone making up a quality back line. Forwards also have a question mark as not sure they are as intimidating as previous years. McKay a strong and smart player and unlucky others were picked in front of him last year. Kings the improvers. 7 or 8 returning from last years 1sts. 6 of the forwards with 1st experience from last year should count. Pietsch definitely in line to be the standout forward of the season. Fairly strong across the backs. Orpen has competed well against the best of this age, Osborne (agree) shows huge potential but Anese at OC , having put on size another big improver after a pretty good year in seconds last season. Shore, agree will be a better side this year and will be hard to beat at home in particular. Same as others teams in some very good talent in the backs but only a few standout forwards. Scots teams not the same quality as last few years. Jeavon Fellows at #2 a very smart player who will make a contribution.
As for GPS 1sts. Brown (K) may have strong challenges for the #9 Scott from View is strong at BS flanker. Gregory from Shore was excellent on the wing last year and can play #9 and #15 as well.