CAS Rugby 2023
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Peter Burge (5)
Great to hear
FoleyBealeFolau
Ward Prentice (10)
Any update on final scores at Knox and Waverley
smokinjoe
Ward Prentice (10)
Cranbrook 47-12 Kinross
9 tries -2
Need a goal kicker - 8 missed conversions.
Cranbrook are big enough with some pace and skill but a bit loose at times. Solid performance
Kinross were very tough and tackled ferociously. Well drilled side but outmuscled generally.
looking at the other results against St pats and Augs - could be a close season.
9 tries -2
Need a goal kicker - 8 missed conversions.
Cranbrook are big enough with some pace and skill but a bit loose at times. Solid performance
Kinross were very tough and tackled ferociously. Well drilled side but outmuscled generally.
looking at the other results against St pats and Augs - could be a close season.
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Peter Burge (5)
We’re there more injuries in the Oakhill game?
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Ted Fahey (11)
I know waves has always had strong depth and it’s no different this year but with all these injuries is it getting to the point where people who shouldn’t be playing 1st are getting the opportunity? Almost becoming dangerous having these boys play 1st XV
WLF3
Billy Sheehan (19)
Agree H,
Today the 16as had 7 out, 2 through injury 5 playing the top grades, so the 16as got thumped which under normal circumstances would not happen.
Our 1sts had it's hooker playing prop, and it's flanker playing hooker with1 genuine 1s prop, the other is injured, the 2 props in the 2nds were also both out.
You are spot on re the dangers of playing boys up who aren't suitable for the 1s, that's why the team had to move some boys around into different positions, as they are 1s players, but it is just not the same.
Hopefully next week, the Waves will get a few 1sts back which will help all teams.
Today they lost by 1 penalty goal with 10 mins to go (right in front I might add!).
Bring on the next few weeks!
That's a solid effort from the Waves, considering the amount of talent that's unavailable due to injury.
Also, got to give Oakhill some credit. That's a solid rugby program that they are developing over there.
Union on Top
Peter Burge (5)
Takeaways from the Cranbrook Game:
Standouts were Noah Jackson (8), Cam McKenzie (6), Jack Rose (5) and the 2, not too sure what his name is. Jackson is an excellent player, I think he has CAS 1 locked in, same as McKenzie.
There were too many errors and loose passes, but the forward back look dominant and so does the defence. I think there may need to be a few changes in the backline as it doesnt look fluid. The centre combo is great. I think maybe a change at full back is needed, as the kid playing 15 made a few too many mistakes and miss tackles leading to tries, but he does have an excellent kicking game. I thought the 14 was good, but 11 shoudlnt be a winger, I think he should be put to 10 or 15 as he looks to be an excellent playmaker. Does anyone know why they stuck him on the wing?
The kid who came on in the last few minutes at wing is a big boy, surprised he’s not in the 1s, as the backline could use the size. The kid at 7 is undersized but his work rate makes up for that; he’s got good ball handling, is a work horse and make every tackle. Apparently, Rose (5) is filling in for injury; unless the kid who’s injured is an amazing player, I don’t see how he can be dropped. Excellent tackler and excellent over the ball.
That pretty much sums everything up. Good side, with enough size in the forward pack. The backs are shaky though. See them coming 3rd or 4th (most likely 3rd over Waverly) but if the backs sort it out, they could push Barker for 2nd
Standouts were Noah Jackson (8), Cam McKenzie (6), Jack Rose (5) and the 2, not too sure what his name is. Jackson is an excellent player, I think he has CAS 1 locked in, same as McKenzie.
There were too many errors and loose passes, but the forward back look dominant and so does the defence. I think there may need to be a few changes in the backline as it doesnt look fluid. The centre combo is great. I think maybe a change at full back is needed, as the kid playing 15 made a few too many mistakes and miss tackles leading to tries, but he does have an excellent kicking game. I thought the 14 was good, but 11 shoudlnt be a winger, I think he should be put to 10 or 15 as he looks to be an excellent playmaker. Does anyone know why they stuck him on the wing?
The kid who came on in the last few minutes at wing is a big boy, surprised he’s not in the 1s, as the backline could use the size. The kid at 7 is undersized but his work rate makes up for that; he’s got good ball handling, is a work horse and make every tackle. Apparently, Rose (5) is filling in for injury; unless the kid who’s injured is an amazing player, I don’t see how he can be dropped. Excellent tackler and excellent over the ball.
That pretty much sums everything up. Good side, with enough size in the forward pack. The backs are shaky though. See them coming 3rd or 4th (most likely 3rd over Waverly) but if the backs sort it out, they could push Barker for 2nd
megarugbyman
Frank Nicholson (4)
FT. Cranbrook wins 47-12 against Kinross.
My MOTM definitely went to MacKenzie (6) who scored 5 tries for his team. Key take from this game is that Cranbrook need themselves a goalkicker! Allen (10), Crowther (15), and MacKenzie (6) were the teams alternating goal kickers for the game, and together, they missed 8 total conversions which is a bit embarrassing if you want to compete for the CAS title. Though, this was a much better Cranbrook side compared to the one that ran out against St Pats, I think the team is starting to gel together. The CAS 2023 competition should be a very entertaining season with the likes of Barker, Knox, Waverly and Cranbrook (no disrespect to Trinity or St Aloysius).
My MOTM definitely went to MacKenzie (6) who scored 5 tries for his team. Key take from this game is that Cranbrook need themselves a goalkicker! Allen (10), Crowther (15), and MacKenzie (6) were the teams alternating goal kickers for the game, and together, they missed 8 total conversions which is a bit embarrassing if you want to compete for the CAS title. Though, this was a much better Cranbrook side compared to the one that ran out against St Pats, I think the team is starting to gel together. The CAS 2023 competition should be a very entertaining season with the likes of Barker, Knox, Waverly and Cranbrook (no disrespect to Trinity or St Aloysius).
megarugbyman
Frank Nicholson (4)
Names are:
(2)Jed Smith, (11) Dylan Melvey, (15) Oliver Crowther, (14) Oscar Wilson, (7) Daniel O'Reagan, The player who came on in the last minutes is Dylan Roach (20, I believe), who previously played for the ones in the 2022 and 2021 season but just recently got dropped from the 1st team.
WLF3
Billy Sheehan (19)
RR, Certainly looks like Cranbrook will push hard to win this years CAS.
Their strong performances so far, and quality players named by megarugbyman makes it clear that Brook should be in with a real chance of lots of CAS reps, and therefore a massive chance to win this year CAS comp.
With only 2 weekends left of Trials, Cranbrook will take on the Waves at Death Valley in Round 1, and after that win, Cranbrook will be well placed to take on all comers for the end of season CAS comp.
Whilst it hurts to say so, could well be true!
P.S. As an astute analyst Snort I know you understand this balanced viewpoint!
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Fred Wood (13)
26-13 Knox over St Augustine’s at a very wet and muddy Rat Park. Knox always looked in control but it was an average game of rugby influenced heavily by conditions. Augustine’s played hard rugby and competed well for the full game. Knox couldn’t really get going with poor handling stifling momentum
FoleyBealeFolau
Ward Prentice (10)
I believe Cranbrook’s goal kicker Stefan Ferster was out with a red card from last week but usually is very consistent
FoleyBealeFolau
Ward Prentice (10)
Cameron McKenzie almost tying cranbrook’s highest try scorer record of 6 tries in a game. Sadly only scoring 5
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FoleyBealeFolau
Ward Prentice (10)
I believe the record is held by Will Suriano in 2021
Snort
Nev Cottrell (35)
Cranbrook clearly has a decent side this year. But if anyone wants to back them to win the Shield this year, I will cheerfully separate you from your money. I do agree that if Waverley remains depleted then Cranbrook can push hard for third.
The trouble with making predictions this year is that we don’t know what sort of side Waverley will be able to field.
The trouble with making predictions this year is that we don’t know what sort of side Waverley will be able to field.
Halfbackenthusiast
Ted Fahey (11)
It’s hard to judge cranbrook since they didn’t play a gps school in any trial games.
RedOrDead
Charlie Fox (21)
Absolutely agree. I tend to believe they will work it out, especially given some of these injuries are temporary. However, this is not a definite. For example, in 2019 we saw a very talented Waverley team not be able to work it out (injuries were a part of this, as well as severe attitude problems among many of there boys so I have been told). I don't remember how they went against Knox and Trinity, but I remember them losing to Barker, Cranbrook and even Aloys. Don't be surprised if Waverley slip to 4th this year. I wouldn't imagine them slipping any further though.