The Chairman
Alex Ross (28)
I wouldn’t count Kings out, Fleet was incredible at Stroke at HOTR, Tindal, Millward and Matthews in the engine room looks ominous…
2025 schools rowing
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CheekyHooker
Chris McKivat (8)
Chairman,
I my intel says that Dooley (J) is in Year 12 this year, doubt he will be COB. Any other possible contenders?
Yours in oar and spirit,
- Cheeky
Julian Huxley
Bob McCowan (2)
Our Boys will give it a red hot crack. I am very excited for the season ahead. The other schools don't know whats going to hit them. 
Thanks, Huxley
Thanks, Huxley
The Chairman
Alex Ross (28)
That's not right, he skipped Year 10 VIII's in 2023. He went from Y9 Quads straight to the First VIII.
CheekyHooker
Chris McKivat (8)
Apologies, must have got the data mixed up here,
Rodgers (K) and Dooley (J) are the only two blokes who have rowed 1st VIII.
Does anyone have others?
Yours in oar and spirit
Cheeeky
Wiz_Khalifa
Bob McCowan (2)
Update on the rumours around the Joeys boys repeating year 12 to row?
CheekyHooker
Chris McKivat (8)
Not happening, such a commitment for the boys and they have better things ahead of em making room for some of the new blokes...
Nothing is better intel than time...
-Cheeky
Bobcat54
Allen Oxlade (6)
I think that would be very dissapointing to see, give a new group of boys ago and move onto better things like uni rowing.
Wouldn't be very sportsman like.
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CheekyHooker
Chris McKivat (8)
Morning hero, I predict SBHS will be coming last as per usual.
Great to hear this, 2nd VIII is a very under-appreciated division - considering they usually train to a 1st VIII standard, the 2nd VIII division is truly anyones game and I think as there is usually slightly less experience within the crews. However I feel the 2nd VIIIs will go something like this:
1. TKS
2. SIC
3. NC
4. SCEGS
5. SJC
6.TSC
7.SGS
8.SBHS
3. and 4. could be swapped around there is no telling who will be in the minor placings until Term 1 racing gets underway...
The unfolding of events over time will be the ultimate arbiter of truth...
- Cheeky
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The Hero
Stan Wickham (3)
Pretty disappointing to see us at last as usual, can't really complain I don't even doubt it. Any crew predictions?
Morgan Freeman
Stan Wickham (3)
Shore 2nd VIII will be there. Will be a fierce battle with Kings and Ignatius. Not sure about NC.
The Chairman
Alex Ross (28)
TKS
Stroke: Dugan
7: Yates
6: Bazina
5: Todd
4: Blatchford
3: Duffy
2: Parsons
Bow: Herriott
Coxswain: Watson
Shore
Stroke: Kierse
7: Marshall
6: Faddy
5: Nam
4: Glancy
3: Robinson
2: Scammell
Bow: Wyles
Coxswain: Chapman
Shore may be ambitious, but that 4th IV looked more technically able and race-smart than the rest of their counterparts.
The Hero
Stan Wickham (3)
Hey FTB,
I can in fact confirm that the Shore 1st and 2nd VIII will both be rowing in brand new navy empachers, how the school managed to pull the money for this out of their arse? I have no clue
CheekyHooker
Chris McKivat (8)
Their 2nd VIII has not looked dangerous since 2022, considering Shore's historical 2nd VIII dominance they could be competing for first...
The passing of events over time will dictate further outcomes.....
- Cheeky
wisemaan
Sydney Middleton (9)
Agreed. Shore in past years have had very dominant 2nd VIII's due to their depth. It looks to be that way this year as well. Junior VIII's were promising last season let's see what they can bring to the table now..
- wisemaan
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Bob McCowan (2)
Interesting to hear that you're an old boy given you joined the green and gold a month ago. What year and crew did you graduate in?
Nevertheless bizarre to see Shore spending so much money in one year compared to replenishing first 8 boats more often which I think would be more wise. Seems like they're copying Joeys with coloured Empachers as well. I hear the crews down there do love the choccy milks after the sessions. Is that staying next season for the boys?
Peter Chestnut
Frank Row (1)
Afternoon Fun Bus,
This is awesome to hear, a navy blue empacher would be an abolsute sight to see. Not only does the blue align with Shore's rowing history but it would be a striking presence on the water as it transcends AAGPS fleeting trends.
I could be getting a but ahead of myself here, but the colour psychology attributes a sense of calm, confidence, and strength to navy. This could have a profound effect on the boys mindset, instilling a sense of tranquility and fortitude that is essential for peak performance. Overall if this rumor is real, it would be great to the men race.
Regards,
- The Chesty
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