QLD GPS 2024

[Quick_Tap_Tony]

Quick Point from QTT

With the U18 AUS squad being announced how many GPS players do you believe will start. With the team having some great AAGPS and CAS players from down in Sydney I believe only a few QLD GPS players will get a crack.

From that squad I knew most of the names and ill give you my Top 5 players from the squad

5. Angus Grover (NSW)
4. Frankie Goldsborough (QLD)
3. Leo Jaques (NSW)
2. Toby Brial (NSW)
1. Marshall Le Maitre (QLD)

 

[footybaby]

@TheGPSBloke How do you think your boys at the range are going to go this weekend against a fired up IGS side.

 

[Wing whisperer]

Just want to shed light on some information I learnt recently from one of brother Banjo.

Joe Grice, a traditional second rower, has been called up to the Gregory Terrace 1st XV bench. With the recent injury to Flanker/Lock forward Rupert McGrath, Joe will potentially get minutes against ACGS. He’s a country boy and just does his role. Whether be winning a lineout, getting a jackal or putting a low chop on. Excited to see if he gets minutes.

I loved watching this kid the other weekend. He gets up for it.

 

[Wayne Bennett 2ndMarriage]

Has any news come out about BBC's Lucas Clifford.
Haven't heard the kids name in a while apparently they call him the "bull"? why?

 

[The Blin6side]

@TheGPSBloke How do you think your boys at the range are going to go this weekend against a fired up IGS side.

Already stated TGS by 30+, ask @Wing whisperer .

 

[footybaby]

Has any news come out about BBC's Lucas Clifford.
Haven't heard the kids name in a while apparently they call him the "bull"? why?

Lucas Clifford/The Pitbull is coming off bench for BBC and will have a instant impact I believe when he runs on and the green white black start barking you know it is game over

 

[Wing whisperer]

Already stated TGS by 30+, ask @Wing whisperer .

TGS will bounce back no doubt about that. Unless Sam Walker players this weekend theres no doubt that TGS (My boys in yellow and blue) go over.

 

[The Blin6side]

his round of footy answers a lot of questions for me personally.

Is Jacob Johnston of NC, a dominant fullback or just a bloke who does ridiculous try celebrations, after getting put through holes? - We will find out this weekend.
Is George ‘Jack Russel’ Hales, one of the comps elite halves or does he just sniff and get lucky? - Confirming now it’s not luck, that’s a non-neogatiable.
Will Lucas Clifford be the difference BBC need in the second half against BSHS or will he stop barking? - We will find out this weekend.

 

[footybaby]

his round of footy answers a lot of questions for me personally.

Is Jacob Johnston of NC, a dominant fullback or just a bloke who does ridiculous try celebrations, after getting put through holes? - We will find out this weekend.
Is George ‘Jack Russel’ Hales, one of the comps elite halves or does he just sniff and get lucky? - Confirming now it’s not luck, that’s a non-neogatiable.
Will Lucas Clifford be the difference BBC need in the second half against BSHS or will he stop barking? - We will find out this weekend.

When he stops barking I'll stop watching rugby

 

[Wing whisperer]

When he stops barking I'll stop watching rugby

so never?

 

[The Blin6side]

Is the Pitbull signed? I know he has played for NSW country.

 

[WHACKO_JACKO.GT]

Just a thought ahead for GT V ACGS tomorrow at Tennyson. Renowned for being windy, Tennyson will as per usual have some howling winds, and with first choice goal-kicker Treyvon Pritchard out this weekend, the kicking responsibilities will be handed over to Fletcher Austin. Austin has been extremely poor with goal-kicking in previous seasons, and i imagine it will be no different tomorrow. ACGS will need to score a few more tries than GT to take the pressure of Austin's conversions if they want to win this game.

 

[The Blin6side]

Just a thought ahead for GT V ACGS tomorrow at Tennyson. Renowned for being windy, Tennyson will as per usual have some howling winds, and with first choice goal-kicker Treyvon Pritchard out this weekend, the kicking responsibilities will be handed over to Fletcher Austin. Austin has been extremely poor with goal-kicking in previous seasons, and i imagine it will be no different tomorrow. ACGS will need to score a few more tries than GT to take the pressure of Austin's conversions if they want to win this game.

Give the young fella a break he’s returning from injury.

 

[50/23]

Austin is a hard worker and i would not be suprised to see him come back strong from injury, he is a great young talent and could conquer internationals field if he wants to

 

[Quick_Tap_Tony]

Hey Forum QTT here.

Who is the best school in terms of overall academics and sport. I know Nudgee has an amazing sporting program however lack an education system where as grammar has an amazing education system and a poor sport program. My picks are GT and ACGS

Let me know

 

[Peterfinnegan]

Rumors circulating on huge game tomorrow BBC V BSHS a must watch game ( title clencher??) with BBC's young gun Isaac "The Nightmare" Kefu making an exciting debut appearance and Lucas "The Pitbull" Clifford Battling against BSHS's one to watch roman 'sui" suielepa future LA Galaxy star and Tik Tok Phenom Tyrese Herniman with smooth moves and dancing feet to attempt to take down the Green,White and Black. Still awaiting conformation on Animal Farm star Nate Barnett AKA "Boxer" who not only plays a pivitol role in BBC's rugby squad but also the menacing drama team. Another point to twist your heads is the dynamic coaching duo of Toutai and Steve who will be backing up the state schools team hoping to continue their winning ways.......

LEAVE YOUR THOUGHTS!!!

 

[OldBack]

Seen alot of mixed reports about the NC vs TSS game will be very interesting how the game will play out especially as NC hasn't lost at home since 2019.

 

[Oracle83]

What does that last bit of that sentence mean? The one regarding the puppy and the porch?!

Be gentle - there’s a lot of non verbal people trying to soak here

 

[backfencebandit]

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Sorry thought that game was down at TSS, but still a 4 year streak undefeated at home is still pure dominance

 

[outsidechance]

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What do we think about only having 3 current GPS players ( Kingsley Uys, Treyvon Pritchard, Bennett Armistead)

Ok so I can't help myself. Rugby needs to fix their pathways asap. This team is filled with likely great players and lots of potential. However it's the players who aren't here that is the problem. Lots of GPS, CAS etc kids missing who also play in the NRL system. And where are the country kids or public school lads. Rugby draws from a very narrow pool and it is showing at the elite level.

For example - would GPS beat AAGPS or CAS for that matter - who would know. There is no national school competition.

Then there is the schoolboys champs earlier this month. Few NRL linked players and no Academy players. I was at both the Australian rugby and rugby league schoolboys titles, NRL scouts everywhere. I have nephews in both systems, 2 in GPS in QLD and 1 in AAGPS/Harold Matts in Sydney, so I'm a keen observer.

The level of professionalism and organisation is very apparent in the league pathways - the NRL linked nephews is developing his skill levels way faster. Even the other lads are noticing and talking about playing league next year to get better. They love union, have pride in their schools but feel like they are falling behind.....