The kid is class, well worth watching.
AIC 2023
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Care to throw some names out?
oldboy123
Bob McCowan (2)
Rugby season has kicked off, a few teams have upcoming pre season games in the next week or 2. Few questions that needs to be answered this year.
- Can Laurie's make it 4 in a row, have set the standard the last couple of years, and same coaching group his back this year.
- Can MCA turn it around this year with Richard Graham's appointment, indeed a great appointment for the school.
- Can Padua and Iona deliver at First XV level, been so good at juniors for a few years now
- Can Eddies back it up this year, had a great 2022, just coming up short
- Peters were hot and cold last year, can they get some consistency, had a couple of great games last year, seems to be heading in the right direction
- Can Villa and Pats get off the bottom of standings
- Can Laurie's make it 4 in a row, have set the standard the last couple of years, and same coaching group his back this year.
- Can MCA turn it around this year with Richard Graham's appointment, indeed a great appointment for the school.
- Can Padua and Iona deliver at First XV level, been so good at juniors for a few years now
- Can Eddies back it up this year, had a great 2022, just coming up short
- Peters were hot and cold last year, can they get some consistency, had a couple of great games last year, seems to be heading in the right direction
- Can Villa and Pats get off the bottom of standings
No, they are schoolboys and it won't do them any good.
Spindle was a good Ashgrovian and whilst he struggled at National level this will be right up his alley
Dabu
Herbert Moran (7)
Richard is killin it. The boys love him. Things looking very positive for Ashgrove this year.
The Whisperer
Alfred Walker (16)
I think the less said about the QLD 16s from last year the better. Seemed like a massive debarcle with plenty of talent missing out
Joseph Navarro
Frank Row (1)
Just taking a quick look at the RETURNING St Pat's Rugby Players for 2023:
4. Eli 'Turkish Delight' Avci - a hard-running lock that has his eyes on the try-scoring title for this year. Tendency to be non-existent in rucks during the second half, but he's shown much more improvement in that area. Looking strong at training so far and looks to be a fierce focus of attack for the Paddies' men.
7. Dean 'The Bean' Laws - the St Patrick's College Player of the Year is looking in peak form coming into the season. Laws has shown dominance as a ruck specialist, while being sneaky athletic, and able to run the ball despite his height limitations. His performance against Villanova College last year was a testament to his hard-working "mamba mentality".
10. Sam 'Skip' Condon - College Captain and key leader of the 1st XV, Condon offers terrific drive and exceptional fundamental defence, especially as a 10. Great ball skills and plays consistent 'eyes up' rugby.
13. James 'The Raider' Boland - probably the most potential out of any one person in the AIC. Yep, I said it. Excelling in the U19 Canberra Raiders, Boland sets out to light this season on fire. Insane athlete with an exceptional palm. As a Boland, he's been used to seeing success in the AIC for years. I think this is the best one you'll see. Remember the name.
15. Noah 'The Flash' James - lightning quick. Safe hands no matter the conditions and piercingly speedy. Looks to excel even further from his first season last year.
4. Eli 'Turkish Delight' Avci - a hard-running lock that has his eyes on the try-scoring title for this year. Tendency to be non-existent in rucks during the second half, but he's shown much more improvement in that area. Looking strong at training so far and looks to be a fierce focus of attack for the Paddies' men.
7. Dean 'The Bean' Laws - the St Patrick's College Player of the Year is looking in peak form coming into the season. Laws has shown dominance as a ruck specialist, while being sneaky athletic, and able to run the ball despite his height limitations. His performance against Villanova College last year was a testament to his hard-working "mamba mentality".
10. Sam 'Skip' Condon - College Captain and key leader of the 1st XV, Condon offers terrific drive and exceptional fundamental defence, especially as a 10. Great ball skills and plays consistent 'eyes up' rugby.
13. James 'The Raider' Boland - probably the most potential out of any one person in the AIC. Yep, I said it. Excelling in the U19 Canberra Raiders, Boland sets out to light this season on fire. Insane athlete with an exceptional palm. As a Boland, he's been used to seeing success in the AIC for years. I think this is the best one you'll see. Remember the name.
15. Noah 'The Flash' James - lightning quick. Safe hands no matter the conditions and piercingly speedy. Looks to excel even further from his first season last year.
Vik
Chris McKivat (8)
It’s going to be a very open season I think this year.
With Richard G at the helm Ashgrove will be very strong one would expect - Laurie’s will turn up with their usual well drilled and structured approach and be hard to beat. Villa and Iona could be real dark horses with both having strong teams on paper with lots of 2nd year returning players. Both Villa and Iona back lines have very strong contracted league players. Cameron Bukowski (Villa centre) just signed with the Broncos and i understand the other centre (Jack Connor?) has been signed by Canterbury. But can their respective forward packs match it with Marist and SLC?
Eddie’s should be very competitive and Padua as well. But I think the winner will be one of the four mentioned above. Pats and Peter’s fall into the “Who knows?” category.
Villa V Marist round 1 will be an interesting barometer.
Someone said in this thread earlier that Villa would need come off the bottom of the table - but i thought they competed well last year and were in every match. They finished mid table I thought so i’m not sure where that comment comes from?
Anyway can’t wait for the season to start and let the ducks and drakes of trial games commence !
With Richard G at the helm Ashgrove will be very strong one would expect - Laurie’s will turn up with their usual well drilled and structured approach and be hard to beat. Villa and Iona could be real dark horses with both having strong teams on paper with lots of 2nd year returning players. Both Villa and Iona back lines have very strong contracted league players. Cameron Bukowski (Villa centre) just signed with the Broncos and i understand the other centre (Jack Connor?) has been signed by Canterbury. But can their respective forward packs match it with Marist and SLC?
Eddie’s should be very competitive and Padua as well. But I think the winner will be one of the four mentioned above. Pats and Peter’s fall into the “Who knows?” category.
Villa V Marist round 1 will be an interesting barometer.
Someone said in this thread earlier that Villa would need come off the bottom of the table - but i thought they competed well last year and were in every match. They finished mid table I thought so i’m not sure where that comment comes from?
Anyway can’t wait for the season to start and let the ducks and drakes of trial games commence !
oldboy123
Bob McCowan (2)
Big call mate. Laurie's have half their team back from last years undefeated team. 7 or 8 starters.
Vik
Chris McKivat (8)
Yeah Lauries always turn up. They will be strong / they play a very good structure and Pat Richards is an old stager as a coach. They will be a threat no mistake.
Thermal Scanna
Bob McCowan (2)
wow ,mitch rogers is tiny ,would of thought 9 or 12
Joseph Navarro
Frank Row (1)
new recruit_ brisbane
Bill Watson (15)
Minor MCL - he is good to go for season
Joseph Navarro
Frank Row (1)
Haven't won a game in the Lightning Round so far. Seemingly a downgrade from last year unfortunately. Losing a fullback like Pritchard has got to hurt.