QLD AIC Rugby 2025

[Jets]

Courier Mail building the hype

https://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/aic-first-xvs-unsung-heroes-of-the-season-grand-final-kingmakers-named-ahead-of-the-decider/news-story/c8b73fbb02a6dea2f661b8d34f06c5c9

GRAND FINAL KING-MAKERS​

Damon Humphrys (Padua)​

Seb Gardiner (Ashgrove)​

Elliot Aldridge (Ashgrove)​

Will Ross (Padua)​

Joshua Heinrich (Ashgrove)​

Jarah Chaseling (Padua)​

Sean Green and Xavier Howard (Ashgrove)​

Nate Clark (Padua)​

AIC RUGBY’S UNSUNG HEROES OF THE SEASON​

Finn Staley (Villanova)​

Angus Meredith (Villanova)​

Will Tatt (St Edmund’s)​

Jack Breuer (St Edmund’s)​

Zane Smith and co (St Peters)​

Cooper Lynch (St Patrick’s)​

Harry Blake (St Patrick’s)​

Tom Ahern (St Laurence’s)​

Henry Page and Nic Nadenic (St Laurence’s)​

Liam Whale (Iona)​

Oliver Gibson (Iona)​

Billy Atchison (Padua)​

Jacob Grant (Padua)​

Archie Searle and co (Ashgrove)​

Ollie Millard (Ashgrove)​

 

[Greenandgoldmoderator]

Courier Mail building the hype

https://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/aic-first-xvs-unsung-heroes-of-the-season-grand-final-kingmakers-named-ahead-of-the-decider/news-story/c8b73fbb02a6dea2f661b8d34f06c5c9

GRAND FINAL KING-MAKERS​

Damon Humphrys (Padua)​

Seb Gardiner (Ashgrove)​

Elliot Aldridge (Ashgrove)​

Will Ross (Padua)​

Joshua Heinrich (Ashgrove)​

Jarah Chaseling (Padua)​

Sean Green and Xavier Howard (Ashgrove)​

Nate Clark (Padua)​

AIC RUGBY’S UNSUNG HEROES OF THE SEASON​

Finn Staley (Villanova)​

Angus Meredith (Villanova)​

Will Tatt (St Edmund’s)​

Jack Breuer (St Edmund’s)​

Zane Smith and co (St Peters)​

Cooper Lynch (St Patrick’s)​

Harry Blake (St Patrick’s)​

Tom Ahern (St Laurence’s)​

Henry Page and Nic Nadenic (St Laurence’s)​

Liam Whale (Iona)​

Oliver Gibson (Iona)​

Billy Atchison (Padua)​

Jacob Grant (Padua)​

Archie Searle and co (Ashgrove)​

Ollie Millard (Ashgrove)​

Hey Jets,

How are these unsung heroes lists constructed?
A few of these players were on the players to watch this season and they're apparently 'unsung heroes'

 

[Jed313]

Getting the distinct vibe that most think Ashgrove have got this won?

They've never beaten Padua in this age group in the last 8 years (no one has) - and they will have to do it away, on a huge 'Back to Banyo Day.'

It will be massive if they do.

 

[oldskool198]

It’s a shame the game is at padua. Not the best place to view rugby. But i’m expecting marist to have more boys there because of bus for the boarders. Think Ashgrove will get up.

 

[Galloper]

Getting the distinct vibe that most think Ashgrove have got this won?

They've never beaten Padua in this age group in the last 8 years (no one has) - and they will have to do it away, on a huge 'Back to Banyo Day.'

It will be massive if they do.

if there is a vibe, I think it’s that tomorrow’s result is a 50/50 proposition, with Padua probably slight favourites due to home ground advantage.

As I understand it, these MCA and Padua teams have only played once since Year 8, with the Year 9 game a washout and Padua winning 24-12 in Year 10, so history’s no great guide.

Marist have already beaten SLC and Villa away on Old Boys day, and a win tomorrow would complete a great trifecta.

Two very good teams, hopefully the game lives up to the occasion.

 

[Wicked Left Foot]

Does anyone know if this game is live streamed?

 

[pundit]

Does anyone know if this game is live streamed?

It should be on this.
https://aictv.com.au/

 

[Dabu]

if there is a vibe, I think it’s that tomorrow’s result is a 50/50 proposition, with Padua probably slight favourites due to home ground advantage.

As I understand it, these MCA and Padua teams have only played once since Year 8, with the Year 9 game a washout and Padua winning 24-12 in Year 10, so history’s no great guide.

Marist have already beaten SLC and Villa away on Old Boys day, and a win tomorrow would complete a great trifecta.

Two very good teams, hopefully the game lives up to the occasion.

The 8As game was the famous Damon Humphrys sideline conversion after fulltime to win 14-12. 10As score was 24-21.

 

[qldaic.rugby]

GRAND FINAL + ROUND 7
Marist College Ashgrove v Padua college at Banyo is a thriller for the ages, can Marist win their first premiership since 2020 or can Padua go back to back, This game can go either way, Padua relying on a kick dominant game while Marist is more a quick style game of play, expect thousands to be there tomorrow alot of schoolboys family, friends and general public. I have Marist 7+.

 

[My Arsenal]

New number 8 for Padua on the social media page - haven't seen him all year- back from injury or parachuted in for the grand final? Predicting a close game initially but the brown dogs to win by 20 plus.

 

[Jets]

Hey Jets,

How are these unsung heroes lists constructed?
A few of these players were on the players to watch this season and they're apparently 'unsung heroes'

No idea. Not involved in the selection, just have a Courier Mail subscription.

 

[Jed313]

Perfect conditions at Banyo, dry and still. This is going to be like 2 Ferrari’s going head to head.

 

[Jed313]

PC 21-7 at HT

 

[Dabu]

Padua up 21-7 at halftime

 

[Barry T]

New number 8 for Padua on the social media page - haven't seen him all year- back from injury or parachuted in for the grand final? Predicting a close game initially but the brown dogs to win by 20 plus.

Starting 8 ruled out on Thursday so 2s no.8 got the call up.

 

[Barry T]

Unreal effort from the Padua lads yesterday to hold on... down to 12 men for a few mins there towards the end with a Yellow, a red and a concussion coming off the field and their scramble defence was able to keep Ashgrove out. Holding that Ash team to only 19 points with multiple cards is very impressive.

 

[XFactor]

What a fantastic game of rugby. The crowd was huge. Well done to both teams. Puts a bit of faith back in Rugby.

 

[My Arsenal]

Great game. Padua deserving winners. Well coached and played to their strengths - kick chase. Ashgrove also seemed well prepared - had their chances but couldn't execute. Awesome atmosphere and a fitting end to the AIC season.

 

[Dabu]

What a game that was. Padua thoroughly deserving winners. Ashgrove through everything at them. Rugby at its best. What a pity the professional game can’t tap into what was on show at Banyo yesterday.