QLD GPS 2025

[Arch Manning the halfback]

1. Tim Horan
2. Christopher Roche
3. Garrick Morgan
4. Brett Robinson
5. Mac Grealy
6. Trevor King
Wondering if I am forgetting any please let me know.

Please no more of this Downlands rubbish.

 

[Ricky_Chur]

That sounds like a cracker!! Anyone know when this will occur?

Also is there anywhere to stream GPS trial games or can it only be for season games?

I believe during BGS bye round which i think is round 1 of the GPS season (don't know if Grammar will play a full side, risking any injuries before the season)

 

[Garrick Horseman]

Please no more of this Downlands rubbish.

Tim Horan is the best center that rugby union has ever seen.

 

[footybaby]

1. Kalyn Ponga (ACGS) - his highlight reel speaks for itself. He is without a doubt the best player GPS has ever seen.
2. Micheal Lynagh (GT) - For the younger generation, Lynagh was a player with the most sublime handling skills, coupled with a precision kicking game, acceleration and a perfect boot lace tackling technique. And he also kicked goals. He had vision and was ice cool under pressure, as emphasised when he called the last minute, winning backline play in the 1991 World Cup quarter final to prevent the upset of the century after Ireland had led the Wallabies. That was Michael Lynagh. He was simply the best.
3. Quade Cooper (ACGS) - One of the most skillful footballers of all time, he is a walking highlight reel and was part of a fantastic team with Pocock in 2007
4. James O'Connor (NC) - Imagine playing wallabies a year after graduating from school. Amazing feat for an amazing player.
5. Harry Wilson (GT) - Robust backrower who rose quickly post school into the Queensland and Australian systems. Originally a NSW country kid, Terrace’s first sporting love at Terrace was cricket. Indeed he was a batsman capable of plundering quick runs, but now uses his power game in rugby.

HM:
Fraser Mc'Reight (BGS) - Is the best flanker in the world at the moment if we are counting Ardie Savea as an 8. He is a wonderful person and player.

Where is Jack Howarth is this a joke?

 

[Footyfootyfooty]

Player Profile: Connor Clifford​

• School: St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace
• Position: Fly-Half (No. 10)
• Previous Teams: Queensland Reds U15s and U16s
• Club Affiliation: Wests Rugby Club

Connor Clifford, hailing from Katherine in the Northern Territory, has rapidly ascended the ranks of schoolboy rugby. His inclusion in both the Queensland Reds U15s and U16s squads underscores his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.
Known for his tactical acumen and precise kicking game, Connor has been pivotal in orchestrating Gregory Terrace's backline movements. His vision on the field allows him to exploit defensive gaps, setting up scoring opportunities for his teammates.
After a period away, Connor's return to Gregory Terrace's First XV has been met with enthusiasm. His leadership and experience are expected to be instrumental in guiding the team through the competitive GPS season.

2025: season predictions.
With Connor Clifford at the helm, Gregory Terrace is poised to make a significant impact in the 2025 GPS competition. His ability to control the game's tempo and make strategic decisions under pressure will be crucial in tight matches. Given his track record and skill set, it's anticipated that Connor will not only lead his school team effectively but also attract attention from higher-level selectors. A potential future in professional rugby seems well within reach for this promising fly-half. Connor Clifford's journey from the Northern Territory to the forefront of Queensland schoolboy rugby is a testament to his talent and determination. As the 2025 season unfolds, all eyes will be on him to see how he shapes the fortunes of Gregory Terrace and beyond.

He'll have a great impact while he sits on the bench watching Hugh the 'Puppy' Devine carve up in the GT number 10 jersey. Clifford will be lucky to see any minutes this year.

FFF

 

[WHACKO_JACKO.GT]

Where is Jack Howarth is this a joke?

Hey footy baby.

I was taking two criteria into account for this list
1. Schoolboy performance
2. Achievements to the current day


Howarth at school is the second best back ever, behind Ponga.
However, he is still developing in the NRL. He is a great player but is inconsistent and lacks the X-Factor that players like Ponga, Cooper, lynagh, O'Connor and Wilson have.

Sorry mate.

 

[Ricky_Chur]

God I miss seeing The Light Dark Blue playing on R.A Henderson Oval aka 'The Snake Pit'. Use to be one of the best grounds in the comp.

 

[Wayne Bennett 2ndMarriage]

Hey footy baby.

I was taking two criteria into account for this list
1. Schoolboy performance
2. Achievements to the current day


Howarth at school is the second best back ever, behind Ponga.
However, he is still developing in the NRL. He is a great player but is inconsistent and lacks the X-Factor that players like Ponga, Cooper, lynagh, O'Connor and Wilson have.

Sorry mate.

God can we remove all of this LEAGUE waffle no one cares about you after school unless you've gone into the super rugby path. Like honestly, you're as soft as your grandpa down under if you're scared of a bit of true union bif.

 

[CliffoXXXX]

Great atmosphere around this oval, old boys sipping on tins on the balconies before the great school became modernized. Would love to see a GPS game there this season or in the near future.

Yeah cheers Dale.
I remember those days champ. Mate i'll tell ya, instead of water in those bottles it was golden nectar, straight from the factory up the road at milton. When the body starts to ache the head is throbbing and the hands are on hips. The only thing that kept the troops going was that golden mango juice mate.

Signing out, Cliffo.4.X.

 

[Wayne Bennett 2ndMarriage]

Nothing better than GT 2015 rugby
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This account is clearly an attack at a true GT legend @Oracle83 watch him.

 

[CliffoXXXX]

Yeah cheers Dale.
I remember those days champ. Mate i'll tell ya, instead of water in those bottles it was golden nectar, straight from the factory up the road at milton. When the body starts to ache the head is throbbing and the hands are on hips. The only thing that kept the troops going was that golden mango juice mate.

Signing out, Cliffo.4.X.

I'll tell ya for free when you spot a deck of winnies coming out with the reinforcements it gets ya goin.

Cheers, Cliffo.4.X.

 

[WHACKO_JACKO.GT]

Alright buddy we get you like your beers ok, but this is a forum for all. Meaning young people are in this chat. They don't need to be victimised by you talking about it ok?

Yeah cheers Dale.
I remember those days champ. Mate i'll tell ya, instead of water in those bottles it was golden nectar, straight from the factory up the road at milton. When the body starts to ache the head is throbbing and the hands are on hips. The only thing that kept the troops going was that golden mango juice mate.

Signing out, Cliffo.4.X

Although i do love a Gold ehehehehehe

 

[john.carter442]

Hey mate,
I've just been informed this is for an u20s competition taking place in Italy. Is that correct? If so, where could one stream this event. Might even head over to watch ! If my husband let's me

Hey mate, as much as I love watching some good footy, this is a GPS forum, so let's stick to that aye

JC
(You can watch it on stan)

 

[CliffoXXXX]

Alright buddy we get you like your beers ok, but this is a forum for all. Meaning young people are in this chat. They don't need to be victimised by you talking about it ok?

Although i do love a Gold ehehehehehe

Yeah mate i understand we can't always talk about our wifes.

Clif.4.X.

 

[WHACKO_JACKO.GT]

God can we remove all of this LEAGUE waffle no one cares about you after school unless you've gone into the super rugby path. Like honestly, you're as soft as your grandpa down under if you're scared of a bit of true union bif.

What is wrong with rugby league mate? Boys choose their pathways, and league is a great pathway. People make their own choices, and you should support that.

 

[charlieocconel46]

He will go too Italy, great for him. Great pay over there, however I just think he will earn his wage, and we won't hear from him again. Whereas Ollie will stick around in Australia I reckon, put on the green and gold, and become a household name. Just my prediction and up for debate !

It is where the U20 world cup is btw chap. Johneh will be reppin the G&G don't you worry bout that.

 

[malcoms mauls]

Lets just get back on topic to GPS footy alright lads - as QTT said, enough dribble. Who do we recon takes game of the round this week.

MM

 

[Quick_Tap_Tony]

Hey footy baby.

I was taking two criteria into account for this list
1. Schoolboy performance
2. Achievements to the current day


Howarth at school is the second best back ever, behind Ponga.
However, he is still developing in the NRL. He is a great player but is inconsistent and lacks the X-Factor that players like Ponga, Cooper, lynagh, O'Connor and Wilson have.

Sorry mate.

Howarth is not the second best schoolboy ever sorry. These are my top 3 AUS schoolboy rugby players ever.

1 - Kaylen Ponga (ACGS)
2 - Angus Crichton (Scots)
3 - Max Jorgenson (SJC)
4 - Kurtley Beale (SJC)
5 - Curtis Browning (BSHS)

HM - Billy Smith (Scots)

 

[john.carter442]

any news on the TGS fullback Myles Rosemond? heard he got knocked out on the weekend

can anyone confirm.

JC

 

[Quick_Tap_Tony]

The Tale of Harry Hockings (All time favourite GPS player)
​

In the January heat of 2014, Harry Hockings was nobody’s pick. He was stuck in the 16Bs playing on the wing, a position that suited him about as well as ballet slippers on a bull. He was tall, awkward, and built like a garden rake. Most people assumed he was just there to bring the oranges. But something snapped in him that preseason. Harry got tired of being the "tall bloke who doesn’t hit rucks," so he made a decision. He threw his asthma puffer in the bin, tore up his Netball Queensland membership, and moved into the Churchie gym. Literally. He brought in a swag and started sleeping under the squat rack. His bench press was so violent it made it look like he was trying to hurt the bar. He ate like a machine — steak and rice at recess, peanut butter straight from the jar, whole lasagnas after class. He sweated through his school uniform by Period 2 most days and once blacked out mid-deadlift just to wake up, shake it off, and do another set. In 25 weeks, Harry stacked on 30kg of lean muscle. Coaches started calling him “The Concrete Giraffe.” His skin was constantly red from how hard he trained—he sweat like a busted tap and was often seen pushing a sled around in the sun until he looked like he'd been baptized in battery acid. Still, no one expected him to make the First XV. That was until the final trial, when Harry put on a performance so violent it should’ve come with a warning label. He made 30 tackles, three line breaks, and rumbled over four defenders in a single run like a runaway fridge on wheels. The selectors looked at each other and wrote his name down with shaky hands. Harry Hockings had forced his way in.

The season rolled on and Churchie dominated. Every paper, blog, and post talked about Kalyn Ponga — his footwork, his flair, his freakish ability to make defenders quit mid-play. Meanwhile, Harry Hockings was buried in the engine room, doing the hard stuff. No highlights, no interviews, just head tape, hit ups, and bruises. His teammates called him "The Boiler Room" because he was always steaming, silent, and impossible to shut down. He was the bloke making 15 tackles a game, blowing out scrums, and cleaning rucks so hard he left divots in the turf. Then, the night before the final game, everything went sideways. Harry came down with some kind of violent stomach bug and spent the night in bed shaking and throwing up like a busted hose. The team doctor ruled him out. But at 11:15 in the morning (3 hours before kick-off), white as a sheet and running on fumes, Harry drove himself to the ground in his battered Hilux, listening to Midnight Oil through the one working speaker. He walked into the sheds, looked his coach dead in the eye and said, “If I die, bury me on the try line.” That afternoon, he played his finest game. He made 20 tackles, stole lineouts, and carried defenders on his back like oversized backpacks. By half time he had no working limbs—just pure heart and desperation. He coughed blood, spat it out, and kept playing. When the final whistle blew and Churchie went undefeated, the cameras chased Ponga. But inside the sheds, the boys hoisted Harry onto their shoulders. They knew. He wasn’t flashy, but he was tough. He wasn’t gifted, but he was built. A bloke who made himself through pain, steel, and sheer bloody-mindedness. From 16B winger to Churchie’s iron heartbeat — Harry Hockings had earned his legend.