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Interestingly in the East I'm hearing the opposite problem with Cranbrook numbers for boys oversubscribed and they are giving preference to families with girls who are putting them on the lists.

Anyone know if Newington plans to grow enrolment going co-ed, or will the number of boys shrink over time?

SGS these days is a very different cohort to 20 years ago.. it's also as GPS schools go small - only 1200 boys at the Senior campus.

Coming into school holidays, the signal to noise ratio has definitely fallen.

Missed that bit.. but it would possibly extend the season - needing 11 games for each team, and opens up the possibility of playing someone you played in a trial. GPS this year was typically Term 2 - 2 proper trials (ignoring holiday and 3x20 games), 6 games Term 3 - 4 games And I think CAS...

Saw you posted on the AAGPS forum. I think you'll get some interesting responses. Suspect along the lines of why dilute the standards for ourselves when our comp is so close (6th place had 4 wins this year) Particularly for the schools who end up in the 2nd div.. get to run up a cricket score...

How do you know. Rugby isn't a party to the contract. Might even include a clause that prevents either the player or club announcing or acknowledging it until X date. I get the whole only wanting to invest in and play those who will continue, but you simply can't tell, unless you've got the...

In the before pro-rugby days the Wallabies backs were always young because after a few shirts the NRL clubs came calling with $s that were hard to turn down. It's just a bit earlier these days. Practically not sure how can you can prevent someone like Makasini (who had obvious connections to...

What happens when or the other plays a two round comp - preseason gets shortened. As GPS have done since 2023 and CAS did from 2009- 2016.

Believe it was deleted by mods on the basis that this is a rugby forum.

fixtures didn't start slowly coming out until February this year.

And reality is certain schools have accepted the restrictions, and are part of a conga line. They benefit from other kids who will take their place.

Not seen any of either in YT. Knox 2019 win was as at Joey's - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Z4AoJZPVb7dcZEme/ Barker Joey's 2024 was very early preseason - in March. Briefly discussed here http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/community/threads/cas-rugby-2024.19494/post-1389728

When did Northolm drop their teams? From school site they have an academy but kids play club rugby only.

Yep.. that made me laugh. Also surprised Riverview had Aussie Rules in 1985, Though that was a 2000s era introduction at some schools. On rowers (much like swimmers) getting up at 4/5am everyday does not do wonders for time to study

But I think that's just realisation that at the super elite level, sport is not just a one term and done thing, it's a year round pursuit. And not so different to the various summer rugby programs, as an alternative to cricket or basketball

Question is what can rugby offer in that 'elite' system. Remember Sua'ali'i was on a $1.7m/ 3yr Roosters contract from age 17 and pushed into 1st grade before his 18th. How can rugby offer either the opportunity or $$s?? He will no doubt be brilliant for the Tahs, but at 17 was not ready. If...

Think it's a mix. Most of the good backs have played both codes for years. I mean why wouldn't you - more games, two dips at rep chances and similar skill sets. Granted there are a few who were only introduced to rugby because their parents decided for some reason to enrol them at certain...

Another good article on the match. Definite shame about Makasini. Some interesting suggestions in the comments https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/10/07/aussie-schoolboys-triumph-across-the-ditch-wasnt-as-close-as-score-suggests-and-more-players-must-follow-fittler-into-super-rugby/

38-31. First Aus U18 win since 2019. https://www.rugby.com.au/news/watch-live-australia-u18s-take-on-new-zealand-schools-2024106