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I get the feeling TSS will be strong in 2025, but they do lose a lot of quality in terms of Rugby Union experience, game awareness and leadership. I will try and concentrate on the players that have been mentioned on the 2024 version of this chat, rather than a run down of all of their depth! I...

If you include the non GPS schoolboys, the list is even more balanced towards Waratahs - and fair enough in my view. I watched quite a few of their headline games this year and they have some phenomenal talent. If you look at Reds v Tahs in the final of U16 2022 (the corresponding teams from two...

Hey mate, I borrowed your data here for the QLD GPS thread. Have attributed approprriately, but not sure if you get a notification. For the forum, a parallel chat on the QLD GPS 2024 thread if you are interested in the AUS 18s chat. Not too much different, but thought you might be interested...

From my count (not including players who are now outside schoolboy system and playing QLD Club rugby) 4 Nudgee (Armistead, Johnson, Conway, Grenfell) 3 TSS (Uys, Goldie, Moana) 1 BSHS (Langi) Out of interest from AAGPS (NSW GPS System) credit to (@TheMaulester): 4 Scots 2 Riverview 2 Shore 2...

Nice list TRC! I like the courage in putting Nasser in there at 8. I agree there is merit, although Roman is, of course, an excellent talent. One of the great parts of this forum is looking at different merit lists. For instance, this list skips a few of the QLD GPS Australian Under 18 reps...

Australian Under 18s (expanded) squad is being announced later today.

Sounds like a good day out at Ross. All things being done, Nudgee are deserved premiers. There will always be 'maybes' but it's been a slick performance from some good players with outstanding structure and consistency. I spent my day at Northgate watching Grammar vs Southport - a 15 try...

I would contest the chirp has got a little more pointed in recent seasons. With social media (a blessing and a curse), providing a rich vein of material for the content, I have heard quite a bit of personal stuff that we could all do without. In fact, you can hear quite a bit on some of the...

I like these tips Jacko. I am not convinced on the NC vs BBC, but we have been discussing that all week and it will be a super game. I think that one will be closer. At their best, BBC might pull it off.

Their website talks quite specifically about the selection gates / dates for Australian Under 18, but only has vague references on ongoing selection in the Under 18 Reds aside from: " The Reds U18 squad is selected from the Tier 2 Reds Academy squad. U18 players may also be identified...

I thought the Watson try might have been pre-planned once TGS moved to a back left outside cover (removing their 11 from the Wing to cover fullback and stacking the open side). Scrum wheels to open creating the cover from Watson to run. Either way, I agree, it was well executed.

...I think there is still a decent chance BBC can spoil that party this coming weekend. They'll need a few things to go right for them, but it is very plausible. Of course, if that happens, then BSHS vs NC will still be a premiership deciding match in the final round. With a BSHS win to give...

The capitulation by TGS from a potentially winning position against NC was also tough to watch. TGS has had all of the running in the second half but missed penalty goals from in front, missed touch when going for a rolling maul setup and then got offside when attempting a subsequent rolling...

A lot to like on this list. Despite the competition being very close, a lot of the top players are delivering the consistency we hope for as rugby lovers. I'd be inclined to have Charlie O'Connell from NC in at 10 (great game in the opening round against IGS and in total control during their...

There has been a lot of chatter on other channels. Nothing from Reds. Perhaps their communications people should stop sending out media on second tier signings for 2025 and concentrate on either putting out the team list - or explaining why it is delayed for some reason....

I actually think we have a genuine problem with half backs in Australia, and in some ways the Southern Hemisphere. In the Six Nations, they have proven the position has fundamentally changed from an 'expert passer' and occasional kicker to a player with all of the skills. Imagine anyone in...

I support the entire post, but particularly emphasise the last sentence. This is starting to filter down through club and junior levels and is a blight on the game.

Barry is a good player, but I think Kingsley Uys would have to feature as the Australian loose head? From my perspective, the TSS scrum hasn't quite lived up to its billing, but I think Uys' size and technique warrants at least an HM (for my vote, the starting spot). The remainder looks good...

Hi Gents, Just introducing myself to the forum. I have been reading every few days since round one and have acquainted myself with the rules of the forum... noting the silliness that has gone on. I am a former player in the Sydney subbies comp and my son attends one of our GPS schools. He plays...