Try the Qld Reds web site/ page.[/quote]"BraveandGame, post: 762031, member: 20727"]Does anyone have link to the City V Country program or a starting line up for the 13's and 14's??
I hear what your saying Red.
I heard some parents/coaches rip into others to boost their own kids and or players to fill their own agenda before and at the tournament.
Poor form people poor form!
Good on the boys playing City V Country, have fun enjoy.
But maybe some of their parents/coaches could show some humility and not brag, put down others, not selected.
You know you talk and word gets around, everyone has friends who tell, I know who you are now.
Just like to say to the young men that missing squad selection, it has nothing to do with you, your ability or skill.
Often it's one mans opinion and if you fit his mindset, not every coach has the same views on players and how the game is played.
Keep standing tall, playing hard and be that great kid the people around you love, and that goes for all of you out there.
Yep on the money, 14`s were just as bad.eeekk. 74-0 u13 City over Country.
I predicted 62-0 and my painfully right friend actually predicted the end score spot on. grrrr.
Unfortunate for Country not having access to a number of players who weren't available because they hadn't played in the State Champs. I wouldn't argue to much about the selection of those who may or may not have been picked based on what was available - It wouldn't have made much difference in my mind. But I wouldn't put this result down to the lack of talent in the country regions - they are indeed there, just not all there today.
But having said that, City have talent right across the team and deserved their big win.
Congratulations to the U16 Country team who defeated City 24-21 in a tight contest. A great game by both sides #redsrugby #grassrootsrugby
and yet:
I'd like to like this post more than once, but I can't. Well done country - great result. There is a great pool of talent outside Brisbane. It is taking time to establish effective pathways and there is plenty left to do - but country boys are definitely getting a better opportunity than they were even 2-3 years ago. I commend all involved.and yet:
eeekk. 74-0 u13 City over Country.
I predicted 62-0 and my painfully right friend actually predicted the end score spot on. grrrr.
Unfortunate for Country not having access to a number of players who weren't available because they hadn't played in the State Champs. I wouldn't argue to much about the selection of those who may or may not have been picked based on what was available - It wouldn't have made much difference in my mind. But I wouldn't put this result down to the lack of talent in the country regions - they are indeed there, just not all there today.
But having said that, City have talent right across the team and deserved their big win.
I agree, Watched the games today and the 13's were ok, even less impressed by the 14's.I mean look at the U13 game / team
15 x GPS Kids
6 x AIC Kids
2 x Private College / State School Kids
Bet anyone anything that at least 4 of those AIC boys will end up at GPS Schools before the end of their School Years are over . Same with the State School kids
And it's a vicious cycle because "Country Recruits/ State School Recruits" will likely increase the GPS to AIC Rep Ratio earlier .
So it roots Country depth , and ultimately , widens the gulf between GPS and AIC competition - and in this vicious and perpetuating cycle, ambitious AIC parents that want to maintain pathway opportunity will / are transferring their sons
The thing of it is .the U13 City Team didn't even play that well despite the 72-0 result . The best and most fundamental that were worthy of such a supposed showcase were Gold 19 ( Reserve Flanker that should have been starting but that's another story ) and Gold 12 . There were others that did well such as Gold 10 and Gold 11 ( who did what he was there to do ) but honestly the rest of it was pretty uninspiring and ho-hum.
On a note, I'm told two U14 City boys were Country last year, because they one board and play in Brisbane now.
This only helps City and weakens the Country team, maybe regulations need to be put in place so they can still represent Country, as that's where their home is.
Respectfully , Union 4 Life , the issue is bigger than "Gold Coast Rugby"
Yes exactly. Outside of the GC, not many know that this is part of the reason why the two best u13's GC players were not available to play for GC at the State Champs this year. These boys are now living in Brisbane and attending a Brisbane school which made it too difficult to commute to trainings etc (along with other reasons they missed out on this years State Champs and Country Selection).
They will also join a Brisbane club next year making them available for BJRU & City selection further weakening Country and strengthening Brisbane teams and City. I think this is GO's point; the country teams will and are already been weakened and this will only escalate.
Yes exactly. Outside of the GC, not many know that this is part of the reason why the two best u13's GC players were not available to play for GC at the State Champs this year. These boys are now living in Brisbane and attending a Brisbane school which made it too difficult to commute to trainings etc (along with other reasons they missed out on this years State Champs and Country Selection).
They will also join a Brisbane club next year making them available for BJRU & City selection further weakening Country and strengthening Brisbane teams and City. I think this is GO's point; the country teams will and are already been weakened and this will only escalate.
With 74 points in 50 minutes, there was a lot of down time spent taking conversions, walking back to half way and kicking off. It cost anywhere up to 20% of the game time. Disappointing for the 46 boys involved. Time to ban tees and take drop kicks so there is more game time. With no time off for injuries and kicks, it makes sense to keep the ball in play in most junior games - maybe not this one though.I mean look at the U13 game / team
15 x GPS Kids
6 x AIC Kids
2 x Private College / State School Kids
Bet anyone anything that at least 4 of those AIC boys will end up at GPS Schools before the end of their School Years are over . Same with the State School kids
And it's a vicious cycle because "Country Recruits/ State School Recruits" will likely increase the GPS to AIC Rep Ratio earlier .
So it roots Country depth , and ultimately , widens the gulf between GPS and AIC competition - and in this vicious and perpetuating cycle, ambitious AIC parents that want to maintain pathway opportunity will / are transferring their sons
The thing of it is .the U13 City Team didn't even play that well despite the 72-0 result . The best and most fundamental that were worthy of such a supposed showcase were Gold 19 ( Reserve Flanker that should have been starting but that's another story ) and Gold 12 . There were others that did well such as Gold 10 and Gold 11 ( who did what he was there to do ) but honestly the rest of it was pretty uninspiring and ho-hum.
I don't disagree with you , however , the radar would have had narrower range until recentlyI'd say GO the U13 Green / City 15 was on the radar well before the weekend.