ISA 2025
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Backintheolddays
Tom Lawton (22)
Yeah sorry - excluding Waverley! Between them Oakhill and Augustine's the best quasi rugby nursery (based on leaguies) in Australia
CamdenRugby_guy
Stan Wickham (3)
Hey mate, based on the leaguies I think we all know where the best nursery for them are out of everyone in the CAS, ISA and GPS rugby comps. Out west at the hill.
honestyforforums
Frank Row (1)
does anyone have the team list for the 2025 ISA 1st and 2nds team
WLF3
Ted Thorn (20)
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 times I have seen a leaguie bomb a try by being selfish with the ball. Sometimes it appears as though they think " it's mine and all mine", and they refuse to pass to an unmarked player on the outside, it does my head in.
The strength of a team/school, imo, typically, is based on the quality of coaching throughout the ages, along with the fact that some schools have more of an historical rugby DNA than others, thus talented boys/parents gravitate to them.
Many of us are really looking forward to the new CAS/ISA comp at the end of the season.
Best WLF.
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 times I have seen a leaguie bomb a try by being selfish with the ball. Sometimes it appears as though they think " it's mine and all mine", and they refuse to pass to an unmarked player on the outside, it does my head in.
The strength of a team/school, imo, typically, is based on the quality of coaching throughout the ages, along with the fact that some schools have more of an historical rugby DNA than others, thus talented boys/parents gravitate to them.
Many of us are really looking forward to the new CAS/ISA comp at the end of the season.
Best WLF.
No Pius or Pats players?
DaSchmooze
Ron Walden (29)
I haven't seen Pius play but I'm sure there's one or two to look at
Heard a lot of talk about their number 12 and winger who seem very promising. Based off the few games that have been posted online, Pius' front row seems very solid, all 3 of them have a great work rate and physical presence, especially their number 3 who made ISA 1s last year. Would be great to have a couple of them in the team sheets for the size and experience advantages.
rugbyfootyguy
Bob McCowan (2)
Couldn't agree more, after watching them play against Oakhill, where they held their own, their front row are strong, physical but most importantly just super skilled. Either three of them have the ability to make ISA 1s. In regard to their number 12 if he is not picked for inside centre in the ISA 1s team I believe that will be a huge loss.
Backintheolddays
Tom Lawton (22)
Cheers and agree wholeheartedly. I have been a long term fan of Oakhill and Augustine's junior programs and while less familiar with Waverley have seen their juniors pump Kings consistently in recent years.
ISAfootyfan
Frank Row (1)
anyone have any idea when ISA teams and all the schools teams come out, surely it should be out soon right
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Syd Malcolm (24)
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DaSchmooze
Ron Walden (29)
Ok let's get back into it shall we 
Round 6:
Greg's v Oakhill at The Hill
I wish I could predict a tight game here but sadly i dont think this will be the case. If Gregs can keep Oakhill to under 50, i think it will be a good day for them.
Oakhill by 30+
Program prediction - All eyes will be on the 16s for this weekend. Both Oaks and Gregs closely matched in this age group and will be the one game that may stem the tide of a clean sweep. Again - Oakhill for all but one (c'mon Gregs 16s!!!!!)
Pats v Stannies at Breen
MOR for mine. Too very closely matched teams whove had some good wins and some tough losses. Stannies will need to bring the physicality to get up whilst Pats will need to stick to their game plan and have the courage to see it through. Predicting a close Pats win by 5
Program prediction - again, both schools pretty evenly matched across the grades and this weekend will by and large determine who goes into the top half of the draw next term. Pats looking good on the 13s, 14s and 16s and it's a roll of the dice for the other age groups. Predicting a narrow win for Pats by 1 game
Auggies v Kinross at Brookvale
Probably going to be a brutal afternoon for the Kinross lads here. Having struggled early on in the season, Kinross haven't found their feet just yet whilst the 17 all draw against Oakhill has probably sharpened up Auggies. Auggies by a lot. 30+
Program prediction - It's not looking great for Kinross here with comfortable wins for most Auggies team. The game to watch will be the 14s where both teams will be looking for their first win. Auggies will win the day here but predicting Kinross to get up in the 14s for the first time.
Round 6:
Greg's v Oakhill at The Hill
I wish I could predict a tight game here but sadly i dont think this will be the case. If Gregs can keep Oakhill to under 50, i think it will be a good day for them.
Oakhill by 30+
Program prediction - All eyes will be on the 16s for this weekend. Both Oaks and Gregs closely matched in this age group and will be the one game that may stem the tide of a clean sweep. Again - Oakhill for all but one (c'mon Gregs 16s!!!!!)
Pats v Stannies at Breen
MOR for mine. Too very closely matched teams whove had some good wins and some tough losses. Stannies will need to bring the physicality to get up whilst Pats will need to stick to their game plan and have the courage to see it through. Predicting a close Pats win by 5
Program prediction - again, both schools pretty evenly matched across the grades and this weekend will by and large determine who goes into the top half of the draw next term. Pats looking good on the 13s, 14s and 16s and it's a roll of the dice for the other age groups. Predicting a narrow win for Pats by 1 game
Auggies v Kinross at Brookvale
Probably going to be a brutal afternoon for the Kinross lads here. Having struggled early on in the season, Kinross haven't found their feet just yet whilst the 17 all draw against Oakhill has probably sharpened up Auggies. Auggies by a lot. 30+
Program prediction - It's not looking great for Kinross here with comfortable wins for most Auggies team. The game to watch will be the 14s where both teams will be looking for their first win. Auggies will win the day here but predicting Kinross to get up in the 14s for the first time.
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Tram Tracks
Peter Burge (5)
It is my understanding that squads have been named for Opens and 16s but not specific teams.
oakhill_oldboy
Frank Row (1)
another easy one for oakhillOk let's get back into it shall we
Round 6:
Greg's v Oakhill at The Hill
CamdenRugby_guy
Stan Wickham (3)
Hi DaSchmooze, yes gregs has been in the dumps lately but there up for this one espically last ISA game at THE HILL. From what I've been hearing THE HILL is buzzing for this one. Yes oakhill are strong and been playing good footy but i think 30+ is a big stretch I would be putting Gregs on a -12.5 line.
oakhill_oldboy
Frank Row (1)
I really don't think it's a stretch, just have to look at both teams form this season.
CamdenRugby_guy
Stan Wickham (3)
Oakhills besides there draw with Auggies they have been pretty poor in form.
DaSchmooze
Ron Walden (29)
Great to hear and I'll be cheering them on from afar.
Will you be at the game CRG?
Will you be at the game CRG?