Recent content by WLF3

Makes perfect sense Bob, who wants to miss the Wallabies win the series 2-1!

DaS, can't disagree with any of your points here, except I think the size of the catchment areas and surrounding populations are the no.1 factor! The cost of living increase is clearly very real BUT I suspect all the GPS and CAS schools, regardless of expense, are pretty much full. Happy to be...

RFG and DaS, My uneducated guess as to why Auggies and Oakhill are strong footy schools is not only the programs at each school, but arguably as importantly, is the large catchment area that each school has to draw on. Most of the GPS and CAS schools have a number of competing schools not far...

RR, Your analysis is very well researched and spot on. You sound very close to the Waves ;) I think it's only fair to point out that the Waves and Knox, and to a far lesser extent Trinity and Cranbrook have had boys arrive, so Barker is not the only offender, and this is what affects the...

Not sure why that happened DaS, never mind. I am just extremely happy to see an engaging new comp start that accommodates all the schools from 2 associations. like never before! I am also damn sure that the ISA boys/coaches and fans will be having a quiet word to give it to these other...

Agree GR, That in the main the GPS comp is stronger for obvious reasons, the number of competitive schools is higher than the CAS, and the Age groups in the CAS typically are not as strong in depth or ability. As a Waves man I would biasly suggest that the Waves can hold their own across this...

Hello Das, Fair to say after the rep games and comp games, the winner of the ISA/CAS play offs could be almost anyone. Rightfully so, Barker are probably favs, but most games have been very close. Not sure when it starts and the draw comes out. Does anyone?

Here's a thought, just maybe the selectors weren't to blame but the CAS boys this year are better players! From all reports the ISA should have also beaten the GPS 1s. Truth is, the difference between the associations is minimal amongst the top schools, full stop. This is most apparent when...

Many thx Ziggy for your efforts. I am sure your constant efforts have ignited a lot of interest from both ISA and CAS fans, and the watchful eye of some GPS fans. Go the Waves! ;)

Bitods, I think using the league boys as the reason why some schools are strong at Union is a stretch. A lot of schools these days have league players, yet not all teams are strong or perform well. I agree sometimes they do really make a difference, but I also couldn't tell you you how many...

Agree, the senior team comp should be terrific. I think you might get a surprise in the lower age groups if you think all the CAS younger teams aren't particularly strong.

Great reply Hector, No surprises here for me, my family has a long association with Aloys, I currently have a nephew at Aloys. My main concern, and Snorts, is the safety facto. YES the scores are poor, and there may be suitable medical support on the sideline but that's cure not prevention. I...

Yes Snort, You and I have banged on about this ad nauseum but the game just got called off with about 15-20 minutes to go. Waves 90-0, AND that includes having nearly all the 2nds swapping out the 1sts, the bench was huge as the 2nds game wasn't played. I know for a fact that the Waves coaches...

TBH Moa, whether these 13as or 2nds games do proceed, it probably won't have any material impact on the term 3 rankings.

Glaring omission, imo, after ALL the intricate building work, but very practical, NO GUM BOOTS!