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CAS Rugby 2023

pocockenthusiast1973

Allen Oxlade (6)
Pocockenthusiast1973 here,

It will be interesting to see how this weekend turns out with interesting fixtures across the board. With Barkers noticeable ability displayed throughout the trials I would expect them to have a soft outing against Stannies. The boys from the west will use their country determination however due to a lack of fundamental skill Barker will prevail. Aloys vs Kinross will be a very interesting game. With both sides not being that strong, I assume the game will be quite close. My nephew however (Kinross Boy) thinks otherwise. Aloys being a contender for the CAS wooden spoon and Kinross being pumped by the Brook, it is clear both teams are lacking. Knox will most likely dominate Pats this weekend. With the King's 3rd XV team beating St Pat 1s it would be assumed that Knox will easily beat the Strathfield side. Trinity vs Oakhill will be a boring game. Oakhill will most likely run away with the victory. Trinity has a very weak side this year. Just shows the disconnect between the top CAS teams (Knox + Barker) and the bottom CAS teams (Trinity + Aloys) Waverly v Gregs will be a close game. Gregs boys will most likely release their inner Campbeltown grit and determination. A win against Waves would be much wanted. Im sure Waves will give them a run for their money though. Very interesting to see how this game pans out. Brook v St Augs will again be a close game. With some electric players from both sides the game shall be a fun one to view at the Easts synthetic grounds. I am sure the Cranbrook boys are hungry for this win after a disappointing first game loss against them. The results of this game will most likely portray Cranbrook's ability for the CAS season.


Pocockenthusiast1973 Out!
 

Eyes Up Footy

Allen Oxlade (6)
I'm keen to see everyones thoughts on this idea.
With the recent rise of the NRL and the subsequent downfall union in Sydney, should CAS consider a switch to the superior 13 aside game?
It would mean more opportunities for up-and-coming schoolboy talent due to the mass fan base and money in the league.
Schools such as the glorious Waves are already importing tons of league talent anyway, so it only makes sense!

Union is dead... lets stop flogging a dead horse here lads. (ignore the username)

Unionlover1985,
Seriously....
 

scrumhead99

Fred Wood (13)
I'm keen to see everyones thoughts on this idea.
With the recent rise of the NRL and the subsequent downfall union in Sydney, should CAS consider a switch to the superior 13 aside game?
It would mean more opportunities for up-and-coming schoolboy talent due to the mass fan base and money in the league.
Schools such as the glorious Waves are already importing tons of league talent anyway, so it only makes sense!

Union is dead... lets stop flogging a dead horse here lads. (ignore the username)

Unionlover1985,
Hi Unionlover, Bit ironic,

I agree a league format could be a great opportunity for a different style of rugby. For the sake of history I do not think this is possible. Might it be better for a union format during winter and a league format during summer?
 

schoolboyfooty

Allen Oxlade (6)
Big news out of Waverley camp, Sam Johnson is back to return coming out of a shoulder injury. Looks to bench off 2XV but will work his way up in no time
That's very good news considering the strength of the Waverley 2nd XV before the addition of Sam.

A very strong family of rugby players with his older brother Hugh playing in the CAS winning side in 2020.
Interesting to see that he is also playing with his younger brother Thomas Johnson who plays second row.
 

pocockenthusiast1973

Allen Oxlade (6)
I'm keen to see everyones thoughts on this idea.
With the recent rise of the NRL and the subsequent downfall union in Sydney, should CAS consider a switch to the superior 13 aside game?
It would mean more opportunities for up-and-coming schoolboy talent due to the mass fan base and money in the league.
Schools such as the glorious Waves are already importing tons of league talent anyway, so it only makes sense!

Union is dead... lets stop flogging a dead horse here lads. (ignore the username)

Unionlover1985,
Please reconsider your thought Unionlover1985.

Regards
Pockockenthusiast1973
 

2 + 2

Allen Oxlade (6)
Hi Unionlover, Bit ironic,

I agree a league format could be a great opportunity for a different style of rugby. For the sake of history I do not think this is possible. Might it be better for a union format during winter and a league format during summer?
The Qld AIC schools (equivalent of the CAS in NSW) play Union in term 2 then play League in Term3
 

Ziggy

Chris McKivat (8)
I'm keen to see everyones thoughts on this idea.
With the recent rise of the NRL and the subsequent downfall union in Sydney, should CAS consider a switch to the superior 13 aside game?
It would mean more opportunities for up-and-coming schoolboy talent due to the mass fan base and money in the league.
Schools such as the glorious Waves are already importing tons of league talent anyway, so it only makes sense!

Union is dead... lets stop flogging a dead horse here lads. (ignore the username)

Unionlover1985,
Good luck with that.
Will never happen.
League will die within 20 years as its a limited market with viewership only on the Eastern Seaboard and parts of NZ, Pacific Islands and Northern England.
Ordinary International Game - not even France want to host the "World Cup" .
State of Origin now diluted with "Tier 2" International players allowed to play.
More former players being diagnosed with CTE ... matter of time before is a class action with regards to CTE which will send the game broke.
 

Halfbackenthusiast

Ted Fahey (11)
Hi Unionlover, Bit ironic,

I agree a league format could be a great opportunity for a different style of rugby. For the sake of history I do not think this is possible. Might it be better for a union format during winter and a league format during summer?
All this would do is drive more kids to gps. The league pathways have been set up through clubs union through schools. Not all kids can play both league and Union, the last thing we need is those boys being driven off to top gps schools and further reducing the talent pool in schoolboy rugby
 
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