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Some good thinking there number 7. You have obviously put a lot of thought into this.

I agree that is a big issue but these things can be cyclical. The current lack of players in the younger age groups at Barker is a function of the then prevailing (mainly maternal) attitudes to Rugby from 7-8 years ago. Then the school starts winning and the attitudes seem to change. The...

Had a look at the video. When Barker had possession at the breakdown the ball never went through more than 1-2 set of hands. They kept it in the middle and were not going to match the breakdown and counter rucking skills of those big fellers in W. May have done better if they had tried to spin...

Goes to show you can never predict the outcome of these matches with certainty. Good to hear a close and hard fought game was played. I look forward to being able to watch next years fixture by which time we hope this virus is over. Well done to Waves on the victory.

How did it rate compared to 2017 Rod?

Spectators not allowed or we would all be there mate

Yes the B team seems to have mobility and speed in all positions across the park. Maybe the video was just the better highlights of the running rugby but the whole team seems fast and fluid with the ball. Q.P and school pride are still factors. Could be one hell of a game of schoolboy Rugby -...

Thanks for posting this up Yeet. Much appreciated.

Probably as good a prediction as any based on what one can glean about the teams on this thread.

After having seen the video of the Barker v Aloys 2nds highlights(thanks for the reference WTF) it seems Barkers 2nds have a couple of hard runners and the backline work seems fluid - nice running rugby. Nothing fancy but solid play.

If someone is attending QP could they please post up as much detail and colour as possible for the audience not permitted to attend. I do have a dog but she is a cranky old bitch, just like her owner, so I will not be dogwalking. I suspect we are missing the match of this wretched season

Where would this thread be without schoolkids and it seems we (Barker) have an abundance this year. The thread should create an annual award. The corners of my mouth do crease upwards occasionally at the ingenuity of bored schoolboys

Threatening dominance eh. In a schoolboy comp. Wowee. The point I make is - it is not a state of pure competition when it is so lopsided, if that in fact be the case. And in my view it is not good for the game if the result is pre destined

I must admit to a growing sense of unease with that Barker v Alos scoreline. I dont think it is good for the competition. It is lucky there were no injuries. These are schoolboys. A good competition is a close and hard fought competition and they bring the greater memories. Not a one sided affair.

Yes completely agree Rod and anyone who predicts a certain Barker win just has not seen enough games at QP. It is feral. The Barker boys are always intimidated out there. Nothing is certain.

How is the Barker scrum this week Rod - much the same as last week?

Hey mate back in my day at Barker it was in the top 10 in HSC results. Since then it has fallen somewhat. It aint that great anymore. Remember pride before the fall. A bit more respect to our Waverley mates eh.

Speaking at cross purposes. I was referring to the announcement made by Morrison this afternoon but I do note anyway what you say re Monday’s Rugby announcement. Not sure if that announcement is binding on a private school anyway but perhaps others know better than I on that issue.

He is just a boy RR and possibly is not aware of the rule announced this afternoon. Go easy eh.a lot of the training takes place in the gym and that will have to end. As to the work on the paddock I am not sure if it will apply.

the 4sqm rule is going to kill off any training now surely.