NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)
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Rugbynbeers
Ted Thorn (20)
Kings actually have 14, all but a winger. Think they will be disappointed with where they were selected in particular Smith, Taylor and Bloomfield who were excellent today.
Here for the advice
Herbert Moran (7)
Some crack squads there but some mind blowing selections. Wonder which boys opted out as a few names missing who are clearly top class and a couple of names who are lucky to be in their 1sts. Let’s focus on GPS toppling the others !
Jakeburner65
Chris McKivat (8)
Yesss! Sweet revenge from round 1!
The Cleaner
Bill Watson (15)
List is out and like I said lol GPS 1 & GPS 2 to go undefeated in this tournament.
Maul of Duty
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Round 7
The Cleaner
Bill Watson (15)
Part of the journey, not the end of the world. I look forward to their match up with CAS. CAS looks good also!
The Cleaner
Bill Watson (15)
Yes Rath played off the bench for CAS1 last year. Thomson is a very LOUD (mouth) young man lol BUT with a game to match. He is good.....not Grover good though IMO.
The Cleaner
Bill Watson (15)
I'm certain Payton Tarau is only 16
Alldaysirr
Bob McCowan (2)
Sure is, won MoTM in the u16 City v Country for league earlier this year.
Joys versus Shore Scores
Results so far…
1st XV 35 v 10. Shore
2nd XV 28 v 31 Shore
3rd XV 45 v 5 Shore
4th XV 33 v 26 Knox 2
5th XV ?? v ?? Shore 4
6th XV 21 v 0 Shore 5
7th XV 58 v 0 Shore 6
8th XV 47 v 5 Cranbrook 4
9th XV 45 v 7 Cranbrook 5
10th XV 33 v 14 Knox 5
11th XV 17 v 19 Knox 6
12th XV 52 v 0 Knox 7
13th XV 5 v 26 Shore 7
14th XV 50 v 24 Shore 8
16A 36 v 12 Shore
16B 43 v 0 Shore
16C 45 v 0 Shore
16D 21 v 7 Shore
16E 36 v 5 Waverley D
16F Training
16G 14 v 42 Shore E
15A 14 v 12 Shore
15B 33 v 7 Shore
15C 57 v 0 Shore
15D ?? v ?? St Augustine's D
15E 20 v 0 Waverley D
15F 57 v 0 Shore D
15G v
14A 21 v 7 Shore
14B 19 v 7 Shore
14C 26 v 22 Shore
14D 45 v 0 Shore
14E Training
14F 44 v 21 Knox D (10s)
14G 36 v 19 Shore E
13A 31 v 7 Shore
13B ?? v ?? Shore
13C 67 v 5 Shore
13D 57 v 0 Waverley D
13E 59 v 7 Shore D
13F 31 v 27 Cranbrook C
Results so far…
1st XV 35 v 10. Shore
2nd XV 28 v 31 Shore
3rd XV 45 v 5 Shore
4th XV 33 v 26 Knox 2
5th XV ?? v ?? Shore 4
6th XV 21 v 0 Shore 5
7th XV 58 v 0 Shore 6
8th XV 47 v 5 Cranbrook 4
9th XV 45 v 7 Cranbrook 5
10th XV 33 v 14 Knox 5
11th XV 17 v 19 Knox 6
12th XV 52 v 0 Knox 7
13th XV 5 v 26 Shore 7
14th XV 50 v 24 Shore 8
16A 36 v 12 Shore
16B 43 v 0 Shore
16C 45 v 0 Shore
16D 21 v 7 Shore
16E 36 v 5 Waverley D
16F Training
16G 14 v 42 Shore E
15A 14 v 12 Shore
15B 33 v 7 Shore
15C 57 v 0 Shore
15D ?? v ?? St Augustine's D
15E 20 v 0 Waverley D
15F 57 v 0 Shore D
15G v
14A 21 v 7 Shore
14B 19 v 7 Shore
14C 26 v 22 Shore
14D 45 v 0 Shore
14E Training
14F 44 v 21 Knox D (10s)
14G 36 v 19 Shore E
13A 31 v 7 Shore
13B ?? v ?? Shore
13C 67 v 5 Shore
13D 57 v 0 Waverley D
13E 59 v 7 Shore D
13F 31 v 27 Cranbrook C
The Bulldozer
Peter Burge (5)
How Hockey (E), has not made a team is beyond me. Plays out of his skin every game with a near 100% tackle rate each game and bumps someone off almost every run. Must speak to the depth of the GPS
Jakeburner65
Chris McKivat (8)
Spora can count himself unlucky to not make 1s and could overachieve from that 2nds side. A genuine line out specialist who is also extremely effective around the park, A disruptive jumper who can turn games and may be a victim of big name-itis re: Selection
Where's the beef
Ward Prentice (10)
I think the selections were about right. The kings front row can count themselves unlucky. Gough can count himself lucky.
Where's the beef
Ward Prentice (10)
Joeys Shore:
The Pie:
Joeys Pie is good rather than great. I rate both Shore and Views pies as better. Pastry a bit soggy and the meat not as good. Service is with a smile which is nice.
The Boil Over:
The much Vaunted Joeys second XV is no more. They lost their 7 and 10 to ones. It has made an impact. The last 3 games are nowhere as fluid. As for the game yesterday, Shore worked very very hard, their outside back defence was incredible. There would have been 10 times when it looked over for all money and try saving tackles were made. The referring was with out doubt the worst I have seen. Joeys were penalised off the park and most of it was utterly a Joke. Joeys as they have been all season were dominant, on their feet at the breakdown something for which the entire season they have been rewarded for. This guy, would have none of it.
While Shore got an enormous leg up from the ref, they also took their chances and each time the went into the joeys 22, they scored points. So, credit is where credit is due. They took their chances.
The last play of the Game Joeys should have won it. They had the entire backline waiting for the ball and shore was nowhere to be seen, but they kept it tight and again to shores credit were held up over the line.
So we go into the break with a Joeys side who has had 2 narrow wins and a narrow loss in the last 3 games. They have some work to do as other teams will have the belief that Joeys can be beaten. Well Played shore.
The Battle of the Cellar Dweller
It was entertaining and Shore were by no means blown away. However, for the first time this season the Joeys forward pack was dominant. That dominance gave the space needed for Fin Hannon to do his thing and in his style he was everywhere. Because of the space, The joeys 13 had a field day and was very dangerous. The scoreline was a fair result of the game. There were a few nasty looking injuries for both shore and Joeys so I hope the are not too bad and heal over the break. Again Shores outside channel defence was very good. A number of times you thought Joeys would be in for all money only to be cut down in try saving tackles.
It was a good game, played by two teams that are dangerous but unlikely to threaten. Joeys, can do damage in the back half of the season, so other sides will need to be wary. Shore as well if they can get a pack that works. I thought the twos pack from shore outpointed their ones one.
Beef Out.
The Pie:
Joeys Pie is good rather than great. I rate both Shore and Views pies as better. Pastry a bit soggy and the meat not as good. Service is with a smile which is nice.
The Boil Over:
The much Vaunted Joeys second XV is no more. They lost their 7 and 10 to ones. It has made an impact. The last 3 games are nowhere as fluid. As for the game yesterday, Shore worked very very hard, their outside back defence was incredible. There would have been 10 times when it looked over for all money and try saving tackles were made. The referring was with out doubt the worst I have seen. Joeys were penalised off the park and most of it was utterly a Joke. Joeys as they have been all season were dominant, on their feet at the breakdown something for which the entire season they have been rewarded for. This guy, would have none of it.
While Shore got an enormous leg up from the ref, they also took their chances and each time the went into the joeys 22, they scored points. So, credit is where credit is due. They took their chances.
The last play of the Game Joeys should have won it. They had the entire backline waiting for the ball and shore was nowhere to be seen, but they kept it tight and again to shores credit were held up over the line.
So we go into the break with a Joeys side who has had 2 narrow wins and a narrow loss in the last 3 games. They have some work to do as other teams will have the belief that Joeys can be beaten. Well Played shore.
The Battle of the Cellar Dweller
It was entertaining and Shore were by no means blown away. However, for the first time this season the Joeys forward pack was dominant. That dominance gave the space needed for Fin Hannon to do his thing and in his style he was everywhere. Because of the space, The joeys 13 had a field day and was very dangerous. The scoreline was a fair result of the game. There were a few nasty looking injuries for both shore and Joeys so I hope the are not too bad and heal over the break. Again Shores outside channel defence was very good. A number of times you thought Joeys would be in for all money only to be cut down in try saving tackles.
It was a good game, played by two teams that are dangerous but unlikely to threaten. Joeys, can do damage in the back half of the season, so other sides will need to be wary. Shore as well if they can get a pack that works. I thought the twos pack from shore outpointed their ones one.
Beef Out.
The Chairman
Nev Cottrell (35)
That looks a lot better than last time. I remember the 13As being in the 90s, the 14As and Bs being in the 50s and numerous lower 14s teams being smashed. That being said, my condolences to the 14Cs of Shore, who have now lost their perfect record. Heads up high gents.
Once more a glorious sun shone down with its celestial love upon the manicured ovals of Heaven's Pasture. The sky as a blue as the Virgin Mary's eyes was just one feature of a majestic Sydney winters day.
It was not soon after reaching the grandstand that I once more came across @Squidlips who was down to support his beloved Shore. Then off to the canteen for pie number 1 in my never ending search for pastry nirvana. The lovely ladies from year 10 were on duty this week and again the high standards of friendliness and smiles were on point. Before I could tuck into the firm pastry, I was bailed up by @ThePresident and @wisemaan who went in depth into Shore's chances of the day ahead. We also discussed the importance of the HSC ahead and how hard it can be to ignore this insane asylum and buckle down and study. Always a pleasure to meet these young fellas who are once more a great example of what Shore produces.
During my demolition of pie number 1 I had the opportunity to catch up with some of the Joeys lads. Charlie Ghattas is such a great young man. I have known him since his arrival at the kennel in year 7. The son of a Joeys old boy he speaks in humble tones, never bragging about his success. It was a testament to his character that there were plenty of Shore players greeting him before the match. Charlie and I spoke about the upcoming AAGPS selections. We agreed that if the AAGPS wanted a fast number 7 who could also throw pinpoint lineout deliveries then Charlie should be highly considered. Ghattas puts his head were others wouldn't put their feet. He is a reminder of the days of Chris Roche, who may have been short in stature, but he was definitely a giant-hearted performer. He was a dynamic foraging open side flanker who played well above his weight and regularly put his body on the line for the sake of the team.
Chris Roche
Not long after I had a few words with Justice who expressed his gratitude for the support of everyone there. JT is again the son of an old boy who, in 2004, scored a try in every GPS game, one of only six players to do (Jim Carlton did it twice). Like his father, Justice is a quietly spoken and deeply thoughtful young man. His style of leadership is through leading by example. In the game he made several key runs and tackled strongly.
The games have all be dissected so there is no need to provide another coroners report of yesterdays matches. Best to say that some of the men with the whistle seemed to play too bigger a part in the game. The best referee is the one you rarely notice.
I spent the second half of the match waddling the perimeter of the ground and again came across green and gold members. @Jockey181 introduced himself and he was as confident and cheeky as his postage. The boys were eager to engage in some spirited rugby dialogue and we worked to find the issue of the 2025 team. We seemed to have a consensus that the injuries and of course the absence of the heart of the forward pack weakened the team considerably. I had a chance to speak to the Shore cheer captain and congratulate him on the cacophony that came from the eastern touchline. While very small in number, the traveling circus troop from Stirling Bridge certainly out did the Joeys boys in noise and colour. These glorious clowns never stopped cheering led by that incessant drum. They even were able to pull and few penalties.
My final spot was such group of glorious lunatics. I had a quick catch up and few laughs with the College Chaplain who did confide he reads G&G and loves the humour. When the game ceased some Shore boys started to leave but I was so impressed with the others calling them to come back and cheer their classmates. Before this happened the Joeys boys stood and sang the LFC theme song, "You never walk alone" (this time without backing track) and is simply stunned me and some of he Shore boys as well. Not long after the Shore team came over and were cheered up by their classmates. I had a chance to speak to a couple of players and I reminded them to keep chins up because Shoremen don't buckle under. Later in the dining room (sneaked in) I spoke some more to both teams.
Before that, a group of Shore boys cleaned up their area. Staff even joined in as well. It was at that this time I spoke to the "damn drummer" who thumped the bass drum throughout the match. I congratulated him on how he contributed to the atmosphere of the day and provided an annoyance for the Joeys lads. A nice touch as well, as the Shore team left the field, the Joeys boys gave them three cheers.
Joeys enjoys many successes at Heavens Pasture but not like yesterday. The rugby, the support and the camaraderie amongst the school cohorts and supporters all combined for a delightful afternoon (pie 2 was much better than pie 1). One the key ingredients was the warm smile, firm handshake and cheeky conversations I enjoyed with other G&G members and the Shoremen. Another highlight of the season.
It was not soon after reaching the grandstand that I once more came across @Squidlips who was down to support his beloved Shore. Then off to the canteen for pie number 1 in my never ending search for pastry nirvana. The lovely ladies from year 10 were on duty this week and again the high standards of friendliness and smiles were on point. Before I could tuck into the firm pastry, I was bailed up by @ThePresident and @wisemaan who went in depth into Shore's chances of the day ahead. We also discussed the importance of the HSC ahead and how hard it can be to ignore this insane asylum and buckle down and study. Always a pleasure to meet these young fellas who are once more a great example of what Shore produces.
During my demolition of pie number 1 I had the opportunity to catch up with some of the Joeys lads. Charlie Ghattas is such a great young man. I have known him since his arrival at the kennel in year 7. The son of a Joeys old boy he speaks in humble tones, never bragging about his success. It was a testament to his character that there were plenty of Shore players greeting him before the match. Charlie and I spoke about the upcoming AAGPS selections. We agreed that if the AAGPS wanted a fast number 7 who could also throw pinpoint lineout deliveries then Charlie should be highly considered. Ghattas puts his head were others wouldn't put their feet. He is a reminder of the days of Chris Roche, who may have been short in stature, but he was definitely a giant-hearted performer. He was a dynamic foraging open side flanker who played well above his weight and regularly put his body on the line for the sake of the team.
Chris Roche
Not long after I had a few words with Justice who expressed his gratitude for the support of everyone there. JT is again the son of an old boy who, in 2004, scored a try in every GPS game, one of only six players to do (Jim Carlton did it twice). Like his father, Justice is a quietly spoken and deeply thoughtful young man. His style of leadership is through leading by example. In the game he made several key runs and tackled strongly.
The games have all be dissected so there is no need to provide another coroners report of yesterdays matches. Best to say that some of the men with the whistle seemed to play too bigger a part in the game. The best referee is the one you rarely notice.
I spent the second half of the match waddling the perimeter of the ground and again came across green and gold members. @Jockey181 introduced himself and he was as confident and cheeky as his postage. The boys were eager to engage in some spirited rugby dialogue and we worked to find the issue of the 2025 team. We seemed to have a consensus that the injuries and of course the absence of the heart of the forward pack weakened the team considerably. I had a chance to speak to the Shore cheer captain and congratulate him on the cacophony that came from the eastern touchline. While very small in number, the traveling circus troop from Stirling Bridge certainly out did the Joeys boys in noise and colour. These glorious clowns never stopped cheering led by that incessant drum. They even were able to pull and few penalties.
My final spot was such group of glorious lunatics. I had a quick catch up and few laughs with the College Chaplain who did confide he reads G&G and loves the humour. When the game ceased some Shore boys started to leave but I was so impressed with the others calling them to come back and cheer their classmates. Before this happened the Joeys boys stood and sang the LFC theme song, "You never walk alone" (this time without backing track) and is simply stunned me and some of he Shore boys as well. Not long after the Shore team came over and were cheered up by their classmates. I had a chance to speak to a couple of players and I reminded them to keep chins up because Shoremen don't buckle under. Later in the dining room (sneaked in) I spoke some more to both teams.
Before that, a group of Shore boys cleaned up their area. Staff even joined in as well. It was at that this time I spoke to the "damn drummer" who thumped the bass drum throughout the match. I congratulated him on how he contributed to the atmosphere of the day and provided an annoyance for the Joeys lads. A nice touch as well, as the Shore team left the field, the Joeys boys gave them three cheers.
Joeys enjoys many successes at Heavens Pasture but not like yesterday. The rugby, the support and the camaraderie amongst the school cohorts and supporters all combined for a delightful afternoon (pie 2 was much better than pie 1). One the key ingredients was the warm smile, firm handshake and cheeky conversations I enjoyed with other G&G members and the Shoremen. Another highlight of the season.