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Alex Ross (28)
What are the areas they are focussing on now STNC?
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Herbert Moran (7)
A different perspective... I believe Barker has taken a large squad over to Japan. As a parent, if I'm spending money on sending my son a Rugby trip to Japan, I sure as sh!t expect that he'll get a reasonable amount of game time.
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Bob McCowan (2)
G'day fellas, I have heard some good things about this upcoming Cranbrook 1st XV. This weekend will be a great test for these boys who are coming off a 36-12 win against Shore to face one of the powerhouses Riverview. Looking forward to it. Any thoughts on matchups, or predictions?
Indeed; best to make it very clear the selection policies on such tours before getting parents to cough up big $$$
Barker may have won 3 out of 3 if simply they’d stayed on the right side of the refereeing In a different cultural setting
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Stan Wickham (3)
The school takes a very visible approach of equality in all sports; ie No particular sport to be perceived or given more or less support, in any way/ shape/ form. There is an increasing focus on attracting students with a pattern of high academic achievement, which of course is also welcomed. However, rugby participation or ability is prob not seen as valuable to Oakhill College, as years past. Looking forward to seeing the CAS/ ISA competition this year. Best of luck to all the boys.
As much as the Barker 1st XV are looking promising, the 3rd XV this weekend are looking in spectacular form. As the Barker 1st's squad is overseas in Japan the Barker 3rd's line up as the highest grade against Riverview this weekend. It's amazing to see the spread of talent across different opens teams which was seen as a previous weakness over the years. The 3rds are coached by the finest coach to ever touch the couch grass. This 3rds team is arguably the greatest 3rds lineup over the last few years.
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Chris McKivat (8)
Should be a good test of Cranbrooks program across the board but especially in the 1s and 2s with many games in jepordy due to recent rain.
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Herbert Moran (7)
With heavy rainfall throughout Sydney this week, it is almost certain that the Woollahra council will close the grounds, resulting in many games that won't go forward. The Cranbrook main field will likely not close, so the 1s, 2s, and 3s will play tomorrow. Unfortunately, now the council closes the grounds with any rain; back in the day, footy was played rain, hail, and shine.
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Bob McCowan (2)
indubitably, I watched the 3rds XV barker play against oak hill, there was an unbelievable amount of promise with the team, it was reported that there were injuries in the team early on before the game, thus we have not even begun to see the full potential of this team. I've heard chatter that once this 3rds team kicks into gear that they will defeat all CAS schools easily. I'm sure they will bring impressive feats to barkers opens. Current captain Ethan Tam leads his team into the Riverview match, hopeful that the rain eases off and allows for an excellent round of footy.
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Chris McKivat (8)
Just watched the Barker games on YouTube.
Must say, everyone is saying "they didn't play their first team enough"
I don't see how that was the issue. It was much clearer that they either didn't have a game plan or didn't execute it. It was so sloppy, poorly managed game in all 3 games. Bit unfair to blame the squad when the game drivers executed poorly.
If they had kept it tight and powered - different results.
Must say, everyone is saying "they didn't play their first team enough"
I don't see how that was the issue. It was much clearer that they either didn't have a game plan or didn't execute it. It was so sloppy, poorly managed game in all 3 games. Bit unfair to blame the squad when the game drivers executed poorly.
If they had kept it tight and powered - different results.
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Chris McKivat (8)
Well said, remeber like it was yesterday playing schoolboy footy in ankle deep water, good luck to all teams tommorow, ill be at the cranbrook game, should be a cracker
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Alex Ross (28)
Knox 38 defeated Shore 26.
Knox got to a 19-0 start and then Shore came into the game. Halftime 19-12.
Shore struck early in the second half to get to 19 all. Then two tries to Knox. Shore got a chance, got to 31-26 then Knox scored at the death.
Played in good conditions and was probably a bit of a forward battle.
Knox got to a 19-0 start and then Shore came into the game. Halftime 19-12.
Shore struck early in the second half to get to 19 all. Then two tries to Knox. Shore got a chance, got to 31-26 then Knox scored at the death.
Played in good conditions and was probably a bit of a forward battle.
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Bob Davidson (42)
I believe High had 4 opens team last year so. Definitely at least 3 as I saw their 3rds play last year. No intention to have a crack at High but I believe they have less rather than more year on year.
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Chris McKivat (8)
Full time at Horden 35-0 to Riverview. Cranbrook simply not good enough today. A weaker starting team than we will see in the CAS rounds yet outclassed by some hard ball running from the View forwards. From what i saw, scrums and lineouts looked pretty even. View putting immense pressure on all game with cranbrook finding it difficult to play out of there 50, and when they did, giving up too many penalties in and around the ruck. In terms of trys, some good kick chase and set peice plays set the wingers and outside backs up nicely for some trys, line breaks from view forwards gaining field postion and puttng them in perfect positions to score. Cranbrook looked good when on the attack and thretened to score many times but the Riverview goal line defense was class. Cranbrooks backs looked to play inventive with many kick chase and chip kicks on attack, not many of them connecting but still putting pressure on the View defense. Line speed and defense was just not there for cranbrook today, something i think they can easily bounce back from when 2 of there more dominant ball runners are back from injury in a matter of weeks. Impressive crowd from Riverview packed the stands.
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Stan Wickham (3)
Last year was the first time in quite a while that High fielded 4 opens teams.
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Fred Wood (13)
Joey’s 2nds def Trinity 1sts 38-21.
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Chris McKivat (8)
That's good news. Hopefully not all is lost at High.
The 6 Seat
Frank Nicholson (4)
GPS man intruding onto the CAS forum. I hear it is a tight comp this year! Was able to see both Knox and Waverley, and no doubt it is shaping up well. Where do the rest come into play? CAS 1sts will give the GPS lads a real challenge this year…