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Sydney Middleton (9)
Ash 8A's lost to ATC. Ash 8B's beat the Peter's A team in a close one.
ATC will be a force in a few years.
AIC Rugby 2017
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Ash 8A's lost to ATC. Ash 8B's beat the Peter's A team in a close one.
ATC will be a force in a few years.
Grant you are obviously biased towards SLC (As you say you have watched all of their games) but how do you honestly pick 7 SLC players in the AIC 1 side? SPC did a real number on them last week with a number of the forward pack going missing after the first 15 minutes.
Given SPC are undefeated they surely deserve to have more than four players (3 on the bench!) getting a look at the AIC team. I'm really looking forward to this weekend’s results as it will be a big test for both SPC and Padua. I believe Padua have a few injury concerns whilst SPC appear to be fully fit, the game is also at Shorncliffe, which would have to swing the contest in SPC's favour?
I'm not sure why but SPC continues to be an underrated rugby school (I'm sure the SPC coaching staff enjoy it). The results of this year and previous seasons show that SPC Rugby continues to improve and now really match it with perceived AIC powerhouses.
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Darby Loudon (17)
You might be a bit confused there Thommo, but this week it's MCA v SPC at Ashgrove, with the SPC v Padua game at SPC in the last round.
I agree that SPC probably aren't getting the credit on here they deserve, but then again you're probably the first SPC supporter to post on here this season.
SPC's results so far this year have been pretty impressive, but there's been no team list on here so it's hard to know much about them apart from their guns from last year, Connors and Knop.
I suspect that there are quite a few Year 11's in this year's SPC team, they will no doubt be strong contenders next year but how are they likely to stack up against MCA on Saturday?
This week is shaping up as a GF for Ashgrove, should be a big crowd on hand for what should be a good game. I suspect Emosi Tuquiri will be making his comeback on Saturday, no point holding him back any longer if he's close to being right.
Sorry my mistake, I got my dates wrong.
I'm not necessarily a SPC supporter, just a rugby supporter in general. My comments were based on looking at the various results from around the grounds and getting to the odd game, which ever is closest to where-ever I am on a weekend.
From memory, SPC Vs Ash 16As clash last year was a hard fought match which I think Ash may have just got away with. I see no reason why this weekend should be any different perhaps maybe the result.
SPC have won they matches in a variety of ways; got a way with a flyer against Villa, went through motions against SPLC and then ground out a solid win against SLC.
I think ASH supporters should keep their fingers crossed that their 1st XV don't underestimate the opposition this week.
I've been getting mixed reports about Emosi Tuquiri. Some say he is then next big thing, others say he under performs when judged against his perceived talent or goes a little missing in the big games, and then I've had a couple say he is continually injured. I hope he lives up to the hype and really turns it on. Nothing better then wathcing a well rounded, mobile prop who turn a match with a few big runs.
I'd be interested in the opinions of those who have seen more of his performances then I have.
Galloper
Darby Loudon (17)
The MCA v SPC round got washed out last year, so the 16A's never played each other.
Knowing Dave Miles there's no chance of Ashgrove underestimating SPC this week, they will be preparing for a battle.
Re Emosi, he's been a powerhouse this year and was looking unstoppable before injuring his knee against Padua .
I've seen Emosi limping around a bit over the past few weeks with an elastic bandage over his knee so not confident that he's 100% right, but I do think he's a good chance to lead the boys out on Saturday.
They have attempted on more then one occasion and have been knocked back and there is no apparent change to that stance anytime soon.
Downlands in Toowoomba are in the same boat. Downlands even offered to travel away for every game for two years in an attempt to broker a deal which still didn't get them across the line.
Which is a real shame I think IMHO
Happyman
Ted Thorn (20)
Yes Galloper Generally agree about Emosi Very good player Great hands really good footwork for any player let alone a big guy. MCA use him in shorter bursts rolling him through the interchange. My only knock on him is his fitness even at the start of the year before his injury. But he is clearly the most explosive player in the comp. I even saw him slot a goal from the sideline as a 15 year old.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
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Sydney Middleton (9)
You could be right old mate. The way the Ash boys tackled in that match I'm guessing they'd plunged a motza with an Indian bookie who takes bets on obscure underage rugby matches for ATC to win by a cricket score.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
Gold , TBone. Rock solid Gold
I think if the Oval at MCA was under water they wouldn't call it off. I think this is their best year to go through undefeated. Their forwards will need to step up each week for SPC & SLC. Their Backs have played like it is each man for themselves by all reports and still play well ? Can someone Post the Halftime Score ?
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
Anyone got game times and fields for MCA v SPC A games ?
I play wing
Chris McKivat (8)
Main Oval
1st XV - 3:15
2nd XV - 2:00
10A - 11:00
9A - 10:00
Cameron Oval
16A - 2:00
8A- 11:00
Mt Maria College
7A - 10:00
(Weather Prevailing)
I play wing
Chris McKivat (8)
I'm fairly confident stuff has changed in the last few years and if one school calls off games all schools are then off
Owen Gary
Frank Row (1)
Sorry about the last post Old Boy a bit of Jest.
Hoping we can catch up at MCA and have a jolly old chin wag.
Happyman
Ted Thorn (20)
Fair Call on all of them JR22
It will be interesting to see how Pats travel after last week the school should be congratulated on the amount of boys who supported their team. Effectively a 16th man and gave the Pats boys a real lift.
I give Villa an outside chance as they are at home and frankly are better than their results.
Hopefully all games proceed as most grounds have been dry and are not waterlogged.
TheBoatHat
Frank Row (1)
Watched the Iona vs Padua game on the weekend and noticed how young the Iona team is. Iona will step it up next year , will be up in the top 3.
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