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I think that he was a member or at least being screened in the NGS / NSW u18's squad earlier this year. They have a pretty intensive weights bias in that program, so I would assume he has at least had some real exposure to them. Given his age it was probably modified to be more core orientated...

My point is more along the lines that I know some of the Auggies boys and they really covet taking a GPS scalp, so they will be very pumped. Riverview will certainly be playing to win, but it's realistically their first sanctioned hit out with the aths boys playing, and therefore they are still...

Sorry, you have misunderstood me. I gave no doubt that Riverview will try to win.

The kid is big, and very quick. Main point is that there are plenty of big strong and competent defenders at that level. I would be surprised if he dominated at this level as he does in the 16's etc.. Given the disjointed prep that aths presents, I think View will be looking fir a good...

Good day for Riverview, 1st in seniors, 2nd intermediate and 3rd juniors. I think kings may have won intermediate and juniors, with joeys a big improver coming 2nd in the seniors. But I must say congratulations to TAS who send a small squad of boys down each year and just give it their best...

There's no easy answer on timing because the later it gets pushed back the more difficult it is to have any meaningful zone, Sydney and state pathway, and many of the boys are then off to summer sport. At least the current timing generally allows the additional possibilities after the state...

True. Sadly on this forum there are a few who seek to promote some by aggressively bagging others. In the end, these boys are thankfully just playing the the game they love to the best of their ability. If they are good enough in the eyes of those who make the calls then fantastic, if they're...

Last year Hutchison I think was selected in GPS 3's or 2's originally and then got a call up because of boys withdrawing due to injury.. I suspect that the selectors higher up are assessing constantly and are not overly swayed by the politics of GPS or CAS selections etc. that means they would...

Totally agree, my comments were a broad response to the question does anyone think the kids a chance. I don't think NGS is a guarantee for anything, nor should it be, but it does suggest he can play so would be in consideration you would think. Like every thing it should come down to form, even...

I dont have a great knowledge of all the 10's out there, but given he was only year 10 last year, but by the back half of the season was clearly outplaying some of the names above already being considered he would have to be a chance at GPS 1' or 2's. This will be his second year at this level...

I agree well done to Stannies, fantastic result for them regardless of the side that View put out there. The result however probably more highlights a lack of genuine depth in Views ranks and possibly spells a long winter ahead for their 2nd XV, and some worries for their coaches if they lose a...

View never tested Newington, but they did put it to Scots in the return clash. Your opinion about them struggling with those 2 bigger sides is correct, but at least 10 of the firsts were young, that includes 2 yr 12 boys in Molloy and Whitley both young, as well as another 3 under age boys who...

Spot on IS. Both Norths and Gordon were head and shoulders above the other sides last year, playing out a draw in the semi final I think? I'm unfamiliar with who coached, selected or whatever in zone or Sydney or above in last years 15's, but none the less it is quite normal for barbarians...

I'm not sure what either school would have gained from that game, other than possibly blooding some younger players to address depth. I hear that barker went uncontested scrums from word go? Shore seems to at least be trying to address their lack of preparation issues in 2013, but I'm not sure...

By the time the boys have reached the 16's, the majority have decided on league or rugby. The idea that league coaches are supportive of their players having a game of rugby on either the Saturday or Sunday just won't happen. The circumstance is no different between league v club rugby and...

I'm really not 100% sure as I got there towards the end, but I think it might have been something like 4 or 5 tries to 1 or 2 in Riverviews favour, but I wouldn't put the house on that. Talk was that View put in a much better rugby performance this week with the trial sides starting to settle...

Riverview 40'ish to Eddies 14. Both Eddies tries were against the run of play, one intercept to go 70m and one kick down field to chase and score. Other than that they never really threatened the Riverview line. Having said that Eddies really put in a physical performance against a big pack. The...

I went down to watch the Riverview v Eddies game on Saturday, and agree in some parts of your assessment. The second half was pretty ordinary from Riverview but it appeared mostly due to fitness. My contacts there tell me they have started their program much later this year so it makes sense if...

Dempsey coached last years school leavers at Gordon for I think one year, and this current year 12 for a few years up until I think the 14's or 15's. Gordon has had quite a disruptive colts program for a few years and I think that they suffered this year because they had no firm program in place...

Eddies may be a good side, but to correct you, Riverview are not coming off a devastating loss, they actually beat Marist by something like 8 or 9 tries to 1? something like that. It was Riverviews 2nd XV that went down. Or are you referring to the 2nd's?