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That is good to hear, Ruggerfan, I maintain the point that my comments are not an attack on Scots in General. The school has a distinguished record in producing academics, the Arts, sportsman, the Armed Forces and Captains of Industry. Rather, as stated before a very small minority are spoiling...

Excellent work Joker, a apart from confirming my complaint to that Scots Supporter who appears to be in total denial about his school's appalling behaviour, it was a wonderfully written piece of GPS History. For years the Scots propagandist have spoken about that fable myth of the clock being...

A rather ineffective reply that does not deal with the issue. The simple fact is the behaviour of some of your old boys is a disgrace. The evidence for that is not only at Newington matches, but other GPS matches where the blowing of car horns against a visiting school occurs. Go back a few...

Yes, I have heard there was resentment at Newington about some of those boys. But I also read about such resentment in the Sydney Morning Herald about other schools. It is understandable when a boy has worked his guts out from the 13As to the 16As, only to lose his place in the opens to recently...

How many of those supporters are Scots Boarders, most I suspect, remember Newington has only 60 boarders in the entire school. Without those Scots Boarders attendance at away matches would disappear overnight. I also suspect that other schools with ample boarding populations will benefit from...

Understandable from a Newington viewpoint, As point out about by Quick Hands, a small boarding house means that there will never be a large supporting presence by the school at away games. Further, the East Suburbs is not the biggest source of recruitment for Newington. Rather, its widespread...

I was told when I was doing the level 1 Rugby Coaching course, that Br Bede would in coaching the 1990 Joeys team, as a defensive coach would get the boys to charge directly at him head on. Each time Br Bede would put the charging player flat on his rear. A remarkable feat considering the...

The 1990 Joeys side wouldn't out of place somewhere in this group. In this team, If my memory serves me correctly not a try was scored against them. I believe Br Bede was given a Joeys 1st XV jersey from this team, with a Zero on its back. Testifying to his skill as a defensive coach. The team...

Inside Shoulder if he still visits this site, can provide a personal insight from the late seventies, when the first cracks probably emerged. But I can provide something as well. The former Headmaster, Alistair Mackerras, of the 1970s and 1980s was Anti-Sport and Anti-Rugby in particular. He...

Thanks Quick Hands, it appears that parents and teachers have different views about the schools direction and future.

Hello Joker,Yes your right and Knox Grammar is another case in point to support your argument that numbers doesn't equate to more teams.But Newington is attracting more Rugby Playing boys. As QH points out our Prep Schools and the Old Boy Pipe line is strongly geared towards Rugby. I expect...

Hello Quick Hands Those are fantastic figures to read about. As an Old Boy its great to see that our Rugby tradition is being primary enhanced by our Prep Schools and Old Boys. I have always accepted that soccer is very much part of the Newington's Multicultural ethos. But it should never...

Hello Jim I remember that day tragic well back in 1985, In a climbing accident where Ken died from the injuries he received. I had previous meet Ken as a teacher doing my first teaching practice.He was a tremendous influence on me in developing an understanding as what you should be as a in boys...

Hello Joker, yes, I have no doubt that Joeys will make their presence felt in the coming years. But, I feel that the dominance that joeys had over the other GPS schools, between 1981 to about 2007 is unlikely to be repeated. For the reason that the other GPS now replicate many of the techniques...

Hello Quick Hands Again, many thanks QH for your reporting of New results. If memory serves me correctly the 14As are now undefeated in 2 seasons

If I remember correctly, Grammar beat Joeys in 1980,1974, 1978 and the score was 18-6, all kicked goals it was in round 4 after they had loss their first three GPS Games, all fairly convincingly. As well as their last preseason match to Newington 21-7. The next matches were all won, a...

Nevertheless Quick Hands an outstanding job. Between you and S&M you have keep New supporters such as myself informed about the schools Rugby. Regrettably, the Rugby News Letter is not reaching me. I am wondering to do you or SM get the newsletter. In the past it was an effort well done...

I have followed Newington Rugby for over 40 years and I must admit, this is the most unpredictable 1st XV the school has ever produced. Today it is a win all New supporters should be proud of considering the position on the ladder TKS were in. SomeTKS supporters may claim injuries to their 1st...

Yes, I believe Kings and View are struggling in this age division. Scots are improving and can be expected to be a force in the coming years. In Shore, Newington have a real opponent as with Joeys, despite some Joeys supporters claiming its the weakest age group at the school. To me that likes...