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In a big weekend of local rugby in Brisbane, I caught a couple of games at the Queensland Schools u12 Rugby Championships held at the (exceptionally prepared) Padua playing fields over the weekend. The standard of rugby in the physicality, skills and gameplay at this age was incredible. Because...

Agree, but prob swap BBC and BGS to get a more realistic outcome

I do hate some of the rubbish on this thread and the singling out of some posters. There is the old saying "play the ball, not the man" Same should apply here or otherwise no discussions or friendly banter will occur. And no interesting bits of information will be uncovered to make the...

I knew some of the boys that trialled at same time for the team that Karl mentioned above and made it to the next stage, which was to trial for the u12 Met North team. That team (u12 Met North)was subsequently selected to take part in the Queensland School Sports u12 Rugby State Championships...

Yes, I thought HJ's post in the other thread was very good value. It is a pity more participants (I include parents as participants) do not get this perspective. My experience with Junior Club Rugby in Brisbane, is that there are some (thankfully the minority) who use the system in attempt to...

I know that Test football is at a level I could never reach. But some of these unforced errors are beyond dumb.

Is this dejavu? Are we playing Samoa or Scotland tonight?

Fergus Halliday crunched in a late tackle today v Nudgee. Sustained shoulder injury and bad case of concussion. I hear he will be unlikely to play in the u16 National Champs.

Wow, what a season and result for BGS. Congrats on their first outright rugby premiership in 40 years and coming back after such a shocking season a couple of years ago.

Yes.

An example of a good halfback would be Dyring of BBC. Go and have a look at the video in post 2272 which shows some of the magic performed by Dyring. If Terrace do a highlights video this year you might see some box kicks but I wager you will not go close to seeing any line breaks, tries or as...

Did Paulo end up getting a run in the Firsts this year? Health issues kept him out since July and when I saw him play just recently it was in the u16's.

Agree with you on needing a good flyhalf, but also a good halfback as well. The flyhalf in the Terrace 15A's this year was Alex Horan. Played u15 Met North, but not sure how well he actually plays.

Pretty certain MacMillan in year 11 this year. Played First XV last year when 16 but in year 10. Can also remember him in a Year 11 rowing crew this year.

That is so so wrong. I can't believe no one has pulled up yoloruggers on this. Tuttle is playing at 12 not 10.

That is a not good for the young man. I remember a newspaper article a couple of years ago that highlighted his many talents and how he had multiple AFL and NRL clubs chasing him to sign up for their junior scholarship programmes. However, I think his injuries over the last year or so has not...

Thanks Karl for clearing up the Chinese whispers. My main concern was the perception of bias if the officials were aligned with a playing team. If this was not the case, then their actions, however harsh, should not be questioned. I will point out that those red cards will cost the players...

And finally, a big shout out to Spikhaza for (I believe) his final game for BBC this weekend. He has provided some great insight into the BBC rugby programme and teams and has always worn his colours proudly. I hope you enjoy it and have a great game.

I think Damon Emtage and Julian Gardner have done a sensational job with the BGS team this year. Many have been writing them off, but so many times they have shown they have the ticker to prove the naysayers wrong. Nudgee, even with a younger team have been so physically imposing all over the...

Also the recent postings about depth are interesting. The GPS association should create a trophy for best all round rugby school. The top four teams from each age group could contribute to the overall points and reward the school with the most "depth" or quality of rugby programme through all...