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  1. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    In response to Realdeal's query on age group expectations First, let me preface that while prior year form can be a guide, there are some "X" factors that can really throw the form guide out the window. The big "X" factor this year is that the age group rules have changed. If a boy was born...
  2. Dark Shark

    AIC Rugby 2015

    Tom is in Year 10 this year, but is u16. Great young man and I believe a terrific rugby player.
  3. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    If Mason has a back issue then his heavy knee strapping at the trial v BGS yesterday was just camouflage and acting. While he went ok because always on front foot the knee injury did restrict his movement somewhat
  4. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    Actually I did not have an issue with Wall's selection. His form in earlier two rounds of GPS trials was really up there. It was no surprise he was selected at GPS 3 half back. I understand he was injured in the week leading up to the Qld schoolboy trials. He probably did the right thing...
  5. Dark Shark

    QLD Schools - Trial Games and Selections 2014

    I am normally supportive of selectors. They pick a team they believe will do the best job executing the strategy. However, there are one or two selections there that are no way based on the trials held this weekend or games held in recent times. I am shaking my head. Rouge, I think you are...
  6. Dark Shark

    QLD Schools - Trial Games and Selections 2014

    There was a post in the last couple of weeks on another thread lamenting the change of terms the GPS rugby is played. Judging by the performances last night between the GPS and AIC players, either the gap is growing or the difference in season starting times benefits GPS boys more. The...
  7. Dark Shark

    QLD Schools - Trial Games and Selections 2014

    Yes King, I believe you are correct, original half for GPS3, Reuben Wall, is injured and not playing trials
  8. Dark Shark

    QLD Schools - Trial Games and Selections 2014

    I am trying to find info on the schoolboy trials coming up at the end of this week and once again there seems to be a severe lack of information or communication. Can anyone post games and times?
  9. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    Thanks Monday's Expert. The question then begs what happened to Nathan MacNabb in his post school sporting endeavours. Yes, I saw Flatley play in the centres for NC when he was in Year 9 in 1992. He was 15 years old at the time. The other centre in that 1992 NC team was Brad Condon who was...
  10. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    By that, I think you are saying he is the first u15 player from year 10 to be getting a run in a First XV for a while. Most other yr10 players in recent years have been u16. It would be interesting to know last couple of 15 year olds to get a run in any First XV. I can think of some from the...
  11. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    The sum of concussions for Lodder now getting into double figures I hear. I believe it is at least a season if not rugby career. No point mushing your brain for what is just a game.
  12. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    Great stuff and congrats to those selected for the next step towards the QLD Schoolboys jersey. With three starting teams selected, I don't see too many players who could have a real gripe about not being selected to have a shot at QLD selection. No massive surprises, although I thought it...
  13. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    I guess all will be revealed soon. However, going from prior year selections, GPS 1 and GPS 2 do not have bench players. So an earlier tip of someone making GPS 2 bench may be incorrect. In prior years only 15 players have been selected for GPS 1 and then a further 15 players for GPS 2 who...
  14. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    Digby You have touched on a change that has been silently creeping in to the Brisbane GPS Schools competitions. The number of boys now doing Year 12 over 2 years is growing. In fact, I know that a couple of schools are actively seeking out and encouraging the boys and their families that it...
  15. Dark Shark

    Queensland Junior Rugby

    Is it just me, or does it appear as though there is a very big decrease in the number of teams in the BJRU comp age groups from u13 and up. I know it is only trials at the moment, but the number of teams trialling are far fewer. I can understand the u15's being down because of ARU Gold...
  16. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    Possible answer to the split round.... I have just heard that it may just refer to the Basketball round between the two schools being held on the Friday night rather than the traditional Saturday to allow "full" attendance for the Firsts for each sport.
  17. Dark Shark

    QLD GPS Rugby 2014

    There is a new stand going up at Tennyson, but I don't think the main field has any lights for night games. Yes, definitely an interesting development. With NC and GT having the most rugby teams of any school, I think it is going to be difficult to push through the 30 odd games on a Friday...
  18. Dark Shark

    ARU Junior Gold Cup - National Junior Championships

    Finally able to get to some games on the weekend (in Brisbane). First for me for the season. Saw mostly u15 Brisbane Purple v Darling Downs, but also u15 Brisbane Orange v Gold Coast and then the u17 versions of the same match ups. I just have to say WOW with regards to the standard of the...
  19. Dark Shark

    ARU Junior Gold Cup - National Junior Championships

    Personally, I think this new programme is a good thing. Seen earlier hybrid programmes - which were more off season development - and saw skill levels improve exponentially. I thought adding the games / comp at the end was the icing on the cake as it gave the whole thing purpose. However, I...
  20. Dark Shark

    ARU Junior Gold Cup - National Junior Championships

    Not sure if full trials for the four teams in Brisbane are required for next weekend as planned. I have heard only around the required quota (around 120) plus a couple of extra more have applied for the four Brisbane teams in the u15 age group. While no confirmation, I think the u17 age group...
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