U18 Academy Games and Australia U18s

[bhim]

First game between NSW Under 18 White and QLD Under 18 Grey kicking off now. Here are the team lists

 

[RedOrDead]

Yellow card for that? Really?

 

[bhim]

NSW 21 - 7 QLD at quarter time

 

[bhim]

Team lists for NSW Blue v QLD Red

Matchup between 12s should be good. Dre Pakeho played 12 for Australia Under 18s last year and Boston Fakafanua was one of the standouts in the AAGPS this season.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

What a bludgeoning. Didn’t expect that big a score line.

 

[Homer]

What a bludgeoning. Didn’t expect that big a score line.

Any details, who stood out etc

 

[bhim]

What a bludgeoning. Didn’t expect that big a score line.

Was tough watching as a Qlder

 

[bhim]

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Team lists for NSW Blue v QLD Red

Matchup between 12s should be good. Dre Pakeho played 12 for Australia Under 18s last year and Boston Fakafanua was one of the standouts in the AAGPS this season.

Fakafanua playing at 15 instead of 12. Set up a great try

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Any details, who stood out etc

Fakafanua playing at 15 instead of 12. Set up a great try

He’s my pick. Genuinely talented footy player. 12, 15 and could cover 10 when needed.

Was man of the match in the first games at Ballymore as well. I like the NSW 10 as well.

Ekanayake and Brial in the forwards for NSW look to have the next level written all over them. Brial being in year 11 is even more impressive.

 

[bhim]

Does anyone know why Tonga isn't playing? Surely would have his spot locked down already in the Australian team already, but was named in the NSW team and no sign of him.

 

[dusk]

Does anyone know why Tonga isn't playing? Surely would have his spot locked down already in the Australian team already, but was named in the NSW team and no sign of him.

Because he's solidified a spot in the Aus u18s already. Aside from that he might be injured.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Was said he didn’t compete in the GPS track and field due to injury that was on the weekend.

I’d say he’s picked already so why run around in the heat if he’s not 100%

 

[new recruit_ brisbane]

Officiating in this game is well below par......

 

[Penriff_boy]

Wow, it looks like there's a huge difference in standards between the states.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

In depth absolutely.

Scorcher for those boys. High scores aren’t surprising.

 

[Penriff_boy]

In depth absolutely.

Scorcher for those boys. High scores aren’t surprising.

It's also most likely not the strongest NSW team too.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Interstate fishing here

 

[RedOrDead]

Penriff_boy will stop at nothing for a reaction

 

[Rugby Survivor]

Any score update?

 

[Game_Day_Ritual]

Does anyone know why Tonga isn't playing? Surely would have his spot locked down already in the Australian team already, but was named in the NSW team and no sign of him.

injury apparently