Talking to some Pius parents on saturday, seemed that there were injuries across the park, believe the #10, #13 and a prop or second row (cant remember was out). Also extremely unlucky for the boys from chatswood with a disallowed try, that lead to oakhill scoring
Yep, and it was also the 2nd's score from Saturday
Pius robbed. Pure & simple.
Coming from a neutral fan.....I personally can't agree with the statement that Pius were robbed. If you rewatch the footage it was a clear penalty against Pius, due to the number 8 not placing the ball when going for the second effort.
Thanks for the ups FP101 but to be honest I wouldn't have a clue who's who at any school and I try to keep it that way. I know there's plenty of pundits here and in other threads that like to pass comment on individual players but my interest in schoolboy footy is from a program perspective and not the individuals themselves. I don't know how helpful it is singling players out by name for praise and especially not for criticism.
I have seen him Referee in Sydney this year, so that is not the case.
In my opinion. The refereeing in the central west is subpar and well below standard. What would happen in a Sydney game would be completely different in the country. Factors come into play, like skill, and to be honest, bias does play a factor. But also to mention, not having appointed touch judges at the 1xv level and especially in a semi-final is disgraceful. Pius did have many chances and failed to capitalise. Yes, some decisions could have gone Pius's way as well as Oakhill's , that is just Rugby.Sorry @rugbyfootyguy but what has the refs place of residence got to do with anything? Are refs west of the mountains somehow inferior or different to the 'magical and amazing' Sydney referees? Or are you suggesting that some bum got pulled out of a local pub and handed a whistle, or maybe simply that the quality of referees depends on which postcode they come from? Either way I sure am pleased you thought the reffing wasn't too bad considering....
And while I'm asking questions..... can you explain how refereeing country kids is any different to Sydney kids? Do they play a different game in Sydney to what we play out here in the boondocks? Maybe you were just trying to point of that country kids are: more down to earth, happier, friendlier, politer, wittier, talented, handsome, and overall more enjoyable to ref that Sydney kids?
I thought we all played the same 'game they play in heaven' but maybe not. I'm confused.
I can possibly shed some light on this. I think when looking at the U16 age groups as usual you would assume Oakhill and Auggies to be the powerhouse teams, and on paper they definitely are with Oakhill having a large amount of players who played U15 next gen cup and U15 Waratahs last year in 2024. While Auggies also have a few notable players in the backs and forwards too. In both of these age groups they have both had key players move up into the 1sts with Riley Paki for Oakhill and Wilson Ruthven for Auggies. Pats also have a lot of talent in players like Angus Dillon, Alexander stewart and Hamish Malone. Now the underdogs in St Gregs, who no on expected to make the semis let alone beat Oakhill and make the grand final. Now I cant shed much light on Gregs apart for the three boys who were selected in the ISA u16 squads. These boys being Dustin Knott, Will o'connor, and Xavier young. Stannies and Kinross are also both very strong but being a sydney supporter i dont have much light to share on the country teams.
Hello Agent, It seems I may have pushed a button you didn't want pushed there......or did.Sorry @rugbyfootyguy but what has the refs place of residence got to do with anything? Are refs west of the mountains somehow inferior or different to the 'magical and amazing' Sydney referees? Or are you suggesting that some bum got pulled out of a local pub and handed a whistle, or maybe simply that the quality of referees depends on which postcode they come from? Either way I sure am pleased you thought the reffing wasn't too bad considering....
And while I'm asking questions..... can you explain how refereeing country kids is any different to Sydney kids? Do they play a different game in Sydney to what we play out here in the boondocks? Maybe you were just trying to point of that country kids are: more down to earth, happier, friendlier, politer, wittier, talented, handsome, and overall more enjoyable to ref that Sydney kids?
I thought we all played the same 'game they play in heaven' but maybe not. I'm confused.
Oakhill.
Do you have any insight to these Pats boys as it seems they’ve had a strong age group knocking off Augs Barker Oakhill and Waverley across the last two years
I’ve watched the video and he was knocked down but the tackle was not even nearly completed. Perfectly entitled to get up and run again. In fact if he had have placed the ball defenders would also be entitled to come from anywhere to pick it up. No ruck formed. Shocking decision that cost Pius their season.
Unfortunatley I dont. I only know what I saw at Nsw schools and what I have heard. I Can tell you brief things, that include Hamish has an impressive kicking game, Angus is an impressive lineout jumper and a hard ball runner, and Alexander is a bolt of Lightning when he gets in to space with some slick footwork.
the st gregorys 16 As have shaped up very well, with their new boys they got this year including the twins from wagga the starting front rows have really shaped this team, semi final at all saints last Saturday was very good, amziah scored one of great tries, latest recruit tyden hennessey has sloted stright into the hooker position to help the boys get the job done, for the boys that have been their since the start, travis munro, will oconnor and dustin not, alonzo letti xavier young have malted this team together, the hard working forwards that give it their all, lachy oconnor, and mason mogaloti, and harry williams always securing the ball, as an old gregs boy i am very proud to say they have the grandfinal,
The Auggies 13 who broke his leg against Barker is back.