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QLD GPS 2025 v2

Ruck_hitter_haz

Ruck_hitter_haz

Bob McCowan (2)
Trotting Duck said:
So not convenient for comp that they aren't a team full of skinny little rural kids anymore?
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It sure does add to the element of competition that we all love in the GPS, as a TGS oldboy it does pain me that we aren't fielding homegrown talent anymore, but it is also nice to see the school that I hold so dearly be able to compete against the other schools that seemingly are importing every second kid and handing out scholarships like they are a sausage sizzle at Bunnings on a brisk Toowoomba weekend.

Just my thoughts on the boys from up the range
Cheers, RHH
 
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Tim Ward

Frank Row (1)
Ruck_hitter_haz said:
It sure does add to the element of competition that we all love in the GPS, as a TGS oldboy it does pain me that we aren't fielding homegrown talent anymore, but it is also nice to see the school that I hold so dearly be able to compete against the other schools that seemingly are importing every second kid and handing out scholarships like they are a sausage sizzle at Bunnings on a brisk Toowoomba weekend.

Just my thoughts on the boys from up the range
Cheers, RHH
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Hey Haz,

As a strong advocate for school boy footy it is very disappointing to see how schools are handing out scholarships like flyers. Gone are the days of Schoolboy rugby systems BUILDING a premiership contending team, instead we are seeing an influx of boys on scholarships in struggling GPS schools. Gone are the days of rugby programs putting in the effort into their younger age groups trying to develop them into future 1st XV prodigies. However it is good to see schools like TGS and BGS giving boys a chance at a greater education that they may not have previously received. It does make the 1st XV and 2nd XV just that little bit more competitive. Thoughts?

Tim
 
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Rugby-Fanatic1029

Bob McCowan (2)
Tim Ward said:
Hey Haz,

As a strong advocate for school boy footy it is very disappointing to see how schools are handing out scholarships like flyers. Gone are the days of Schoolboy rugby systems BUILDING a premiership contending team, instead we are seeing an influx of boys on scholarships in struggling GPS schools. Gone are the days of rugby programs putting in the effort into their younger age groups trying to develop them into future 1st XV prodigies. However it is good to see schools like TGS and BGS giving boys a chance at a greater education that they may not have previously received. It does make the 1st XV and 2nd XV just that little bit more competitive. Thoughts?

Tim
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Gday Tim,

On the contrary, I quite like the use of scholarships to build up the talent within the schools. While there should be limitations on how many are able to be given out, I feel like it adds to the competitive nature the GPS brings. It increases the quality of footy, and it is quite exciting to watch. as a spectator. However, some schools (like BGS) have struggled to find success in this era of scholarships which is a reason to dislike it if you support them. Just my opinion though.
 
Ruck_hitter_haz

Ruck_hitter_haz

Bob McCowan (2)
Tim Ward said:
Hey Haz,

As a strong advocate for school boy footy it is very disappointing to see how schools are handing out scholarships like flyers. Gone are the days of Schoolboy rugby systems BUILDING a premiership contending team, instead we are seeing an influx of boys on scholarships in struggling GPS schools. Gone are the days of rugby programs putting in the effort into their younger age groups trying to develop them into future 1st XV prodigies. However it is good to see schools like TGS and BGS giving boys a chance at a greater education that they may not have previously received. It does make the 1st XV and 2nd XV just that little bit more competitive. Thoughts?

Tim
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Hey Tim,

Thanks for that input. I couldn't agree more; whilst it does make me reminisce about the good old days, it also provokes the thought that it is a new world now compared to when I was at school. The days of skinny white boys running around the pitch winning games are gone; the game now relies on size and agility, with a sprinkle of footy IQ, rather than what used to happen in the good old days. Regardless of where the boys are from this year I cannot wait to indulge myself in this upcoming season. The first round has already posed many questions that are eating away at me, such as if that Churchie fullback will be able to hold himself under pressure should the time come, because he sure didn't last round, or can the boys from out west truly get it done this year? Without a doubt, they have the team to go all the way; it's now a question of whether they have the animosity and presence on the field to be able to accomplish what was just a dream for young Toowombians like myself back in the day.
Anyways, just my 2 cents on the game today, hope to hear some more opinions from other forumers soon.
Cheers, RHH
 
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