QLD GPS Rugby 2019

[KFC]

Same old -same old-NC & TSS dramatically improve in under 15 when the Amarda arrive.
2017- BBC undefeated-beat BSHS by 1 try
2018 -BSHS undefeated-beat BBC by penalty.
this year in trials BSHS beat BBC and NC pump BSHS.

Didn’t see too many new faces in the Nudgee team during the trials and haven’t seen TSS this year so can’t offer any sort of opinion on them, but they were pretty ordinary last year. BBC’s “Amarda” arrived early on and for mine are the team with the most pressure on them to perform. Looking at the stats you’ve provided perhaps their race is run

 

[Blue & white]

Didn’t see too many new faces in the Nudgee team during the trials

You need to look a little closer -some new faces from Met East team

 

[Garry Owens]

BBC beat Churchie by two tries and BGS got up over TGS. My predictions for this group

1.BSHS
2. NC
3. BBC
4. GT
5. IGS
6. ACGS
7. BGS
8. TGS
9. TSS

First XV in 2021 is shaping up to be a very close year.

That year , and even next year is going to come down to understanding what / who of the current U16’s who are in Grade 10 ( for 2021 ) and what Grade 11 boys who are playing First XV this year are back next year as 18 year olds

I just don't think you can look at this age group ( or any age group ) in isolation when they get to the end and what they might look like in order without understanding who's back and the undeniable impact they will have on the competition

Much in the way that Vella and Pasitoa as 3rd year veterans for NC ( as 18 year olds ) and Nongorr and Samuela will have for TSS this year , so too , will guys like Jack Howarth, and the Front Row at BBC next year - and then it's kind of downright scary to think what BBC's Taj Annan could do to the competition in 2021

 

[Patriot]

Some new faces from the Met East team.

These players from the Met East team, no doubt on scholarship.

These GPS schools demand absolute loyalty from their players and students,but don’t show any to the players who have perhaps,been at the school since grade 5, when they replace them with these ‘new faces from the Met East team’

 

[The Nomad]

^^ there are often a few gems hiding away in 2nd XV's that aren't noticed until they are playing First XV as 18 year olds the following year.

 

[Blue & white]

Some new faces from the Met East team.

These players from the Met East team, no doubt on scholarship.

These GPS schools demand absolute loyalty from their players and students,but don’t show any to the players who have perhaps,been at the school since grade 5, when they replace them with these ‘new faces from the Met East team’

Welcome to my world

 

[Rugrat]

Welcome to my world

Coaches must watch different game and videos come selection day for some positions, favourites and scholarships certainly clouds coaches view? Proud of the boys that just keep trying even though they have no idea what more they can do.

 

[Lute]

Some new faces from the Met East team.

These players from the Met East team, no doubt on scholarship.

These GPS schools demand absolute loyalty from their players and students,but don’t show any to the players who have perhaps,been at the school since grade 5, when they replace them with these ‘new faces from the Met East team’

Perhaps it’s a timely wake up call before they leave school,falsely put on a pedestal, thinking they are the best when they are not!,(just saying).

 

[BraveandGame]

Perhaps it’s a timely wake up call before they leave school,falsely put on a pedestal, thinking they are the best when they are not!,(just saying).

Also you don't win on average 1 premiership every 3 years by running with all the little Jonny's that turn up in grade 5.

I am hearing a couple of schools are asking/planning not to field teams in some of underage A competitions.

In one school's (at least) case I guess it's not as much fun being beaten by 60 as it was beating teams by 60.

People complain that 'Little Jonny' isn't getting a run in the top team and other people complain that Little Jonny is getting beaten up in the top grade.

I'd hate to be a Head of Rugby at a GPS school.

 

[Rugrat]

Also you don't win on average 1 premiership every 3 years by running with all the little Jonny's that turn up in grade 5.

I am hearing a couple of schools are asking/planning not to field teams in some of underage A competitions.

In one school's (at least) case I guess it's not as much fun being beaten by 60 as it was beating teams by 60.

People complain that 'Little Jonny' isn't getting a run in the top team and other people complain that Little Jonny is getting beaten up in the top grade.

I'd hate to be a Head of Rugby at a GPS school.

Tough job and selections are always going to be questionable. So long as all kids get positive feedback on areas of thier game and goals to work on from coaches for improvement and then monitoring that improvement and being considered is all you can ask and is fair.

 

[Lute]

Also you don't win on average 1 premiership every 3 years by running with all the little Jonny's that turn up in grade 5.

I am hearing a couple of schools are asking/planning not to field teams in some of underage A competitions.

In one school's (at least) case I guess it's not as much fun being beaten by 60 as it was beating teams by 60.

People complain that 'Little Jonny' isn't getting a run in the top team and other people complain that Little Jonny is getting beaten up in the top grade.

I'd hate to be a Head of Rugby at a GPS school.

And a lot were probably coached by DAD at club

 

[Galloper]

Also you don't win on average 1 premiership every 3 years by running with all the little Jonny's that turn up in grade 5.

I am hearing a couple of schools are asking/planning not to field teams in some of underage A competitions.

In one school's (at least) case I guess it's not as much fun being beaten by 60 as it was beating teams by 60.

People complain that 'Little Jonny' isn't getting a run in the top team and other people complain that Little Jonny is getting beaten up in the top grade.

I'd hate to be a Head of Rugby at a GPS school.

I’m told that BGS and BBC won’t be fielding 13A teams this year?

If so, that’s a slippery slope......

 

[Patriot]

All comments a fair enough regarding selections. It’s just the demanding absolute loyalty part, if schools aren’t prepared to show it, don’t expect it.

 

[BraveandGame]

I’m told that BGS and BBC won’t be fielding 13A teams this year?

If so, that’s a slippery slope..

There are rumblings about 14 as well, not necessarily both those schools

 

[Jets]

Understand BBC have front row issues in U14's. If they don't have props it makes it hard.

 

[Hound]

BBC definate no 13A team this year. Was told they dont have the quality to compete. Happy to be corrected but they will field 13B.

 

[Patriot]

Understand BBC have front row issues in U14's. If they don't have props it makes it hard.

Not surprising, forward specific training is almost non existent in under age rugby in Australia

 

[Gungenia]

Understand BBC have front row issues in U14's. If they don't have props it makes it hard.

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Incorrect 14 A to D all good.Had a good tough trial against ACGS-who were near top last year.
no 13 A rugby. But 13 A robotics won world title(true story) and new HM from Sydney very chuffed

 

[Countryjack]

I am hearing there are a lot of injuries out at BBC (again).
no Bowyer /no Howath/no RuRu /no Savage/no experienced 10--means no win against ACGS.
Must have been one hell of a camp.

 

[KFC]

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Incorrect 14 A to D all good.Had a good tough trial against ACGS-who were near top last year.
no 13 A rugby. But 13 A robotics won world title(true story) and new HM from Sydney very chuffed

So does no 13A this year equate to no first XV in 2023? I'm sure Marist Ashgrove would be happy to take their place in the GPS field.