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Although, their 1st XV had less success that year than other sports, they did defeat a powerful Scots 1st XV. They also had a a talented ( I think he was a fullback) player in Michael Crawford (My apologies if I got his name wrong,but its approaching 40 years). Finally, I would not be reflecting...

Well said Blockhead, the original decision to exclude Newington from the thirds competition was the lack of depth in New's open division. However, there are signs now emerging in the age divisions, that our lower teams are becoming increasing competitive. Even, the 14s proved against the ISA...

Agree, it was a great game of schoolboy rugby. The penalty kicked by Joeys in the last seconds was heartbreaking for New. However, we also missed a conversion from in front.

Good to hear that,Pickgo, should be an exciting year for 5 of the GPS sides.

Yes,they were certainly a joy to watch at the beginning of the season and showed great promise. Knox beat Kings and Riverview, them came up against Newington and were well beaten by New in a very enjoyable match. Hence, early form suggested a promising season for 2017. Therefore,credit must...

With 21 players in year 11, for either 1st or 2nd XV they are investment for 2018. There was always a feeling that 2017 would be a lean year for our 1st XV despite some promising results against SIC W29-20 and KGS 29-17. Despite the losses New have managed to score about 3-4 tries against most...

Thanks WLF, sometimes our passion gets the better of us. I shall walk away from commenting any further on this particular topic. Instead, I shall confine my comments to schoolboy rugby games. I also apologise to both Honey Badger and Big Mac for my comments as I truly believed this boy was being...

Provided you accept social intolerance and the exclusion for anybody from Western Sydney to achieve in Rugby Union. Quite clearly, the moral compass possessed by some members, is somewhat bankrupt. It makes me proud that a tolerant education of inclusion, egalitarianism and acceptance was...

A well organised study programme for the HSC can prevent an excessive workload for HSC study. I know, I was a teacher and planned study programs for 1st XV players in Country Schools. If your boys are suffering from excessive study overload, it s more due poor organisation within the school or...

On the contrary, while Rome is burning too many are simply playing the fiddle. Nor do I ignore the 2ndXV or other teams. Newington's success in Rugby started at the top and filtered down to all teams and at all our age groups. Rugby is becoming more popular than it has been in years at...

I have also suggested the Sports High and Club Rugby, are also vehicles of change. So its not a matter resigning from the GPS, particularly as the other GPS schools follow the scholarship path and one at least and possibly two more so than Newington. The point that I am making is we need a...

Thanks, WLF, for your support, if we are to survive as a code our thinking about the Game needs to change and change fundamentally starting at the schoolboy level.

Hello HB I all ways knew that member's on this site would disagree and profoundly,at that with what I believe should be a the future direction of our game. But its not just the direction, its the survival of our game. The Dark Side will have a "Take no Prisoners attitude" Australian Rules is...

I admire your purity to the GPS spirt of sport, but the reality is very different from the idealism you stress. Self-interest is the what your up against and no GPS school is going to disassociated itself from the "Dark Side" if it brings in talent,size and strength into the playing ranks of its...

Hello IS, I would suggest Grammar maintain its Academic intake, but add a separate Selective Intake to its selection process, starting in year 7. The selective intake would still comprise academically able boys. But would have apparent strengths in sports that would enhance Grammar's capacity...

The reality is that the personal qualities that make a good sportsman, will also be evident in a good academic. The two run parallel together, just look at Sydney University. Self-discpline,personal motivation, good organisation and attention to detail are such major characteristics, that are...

Great to see Vic Schools playing its part in strengthening the player base for Australian Rugby. As stated they beat QLD 1 last year 42-16. The year before they beat ACT 35-15. With wins like this and the capacity to produce between 2-5 Australian Schoolboys, the ARU should be pouring the Money...

Hello Quick Hands, It wasn't meant as a criticism of Dr Wright, although he has share of critics. A friend of mind actually taught at Shore and held him in a high regard.

I though it was the Shore 15As, mind you the Scots 15As seem to be in the same plight. Although, Glengarry is the major reason for their predicament. Yet not a word from TSC about leaving the GPS in the 15s. Nevertheless, I am sure Dr Wright is acting in the best interests of his students and...

Hello IS, its actually 11, with four in the last 7 years. 2010,2012,2013 & 2015. 2013& 2015 were joint premierships with Scots. I suspect Scots will be getting Number 5 this year, although Kings might provide an upset.