AIC Rugby 2018
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Bill Watson (15)
The 6 from Iona has to get a look in. I have on good authority he has been identified and signed to a management group already. He has some serious potential in my opinion (the try Vs Villa was exceptional)
The Doctor
Frank Row (1)
Didn't know Brad Kuhn played anywhere except the front row?
Agree Tevega, Fox & Geraghty would be solid additions in the pack. Add Rozka into the mix & it's super competitive
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
^Right you are Doc - brain fart on my part
Front Row is looking good when you also throw Rozka and Darcy Stephens into the mix with Downes and Finnochiaro
I always said that this season was one of the deepest for AIC in a long while
Probably what is most disappointing , year on year , for a few years now - outside of Ash - the work on the ball has been below standard
Front Row is looking good when you also throw Rozka and Darcy Stephens into the mix with Downes and Finnochiaro
I always said that this season was one of the deepest for AIC in a long while
Probably what is most disappointing , year on year , for a few years now - outside of Ash - the work on the ball has been below standard
Tall Paul
Stan Wickham (3)
Vic,
Villa's 10A's & B's have, collectively, 1 win so far for this season (against a gallant St Pats 10A's, back in the first round) with 350+ points against and 71 points for. Villa's current 10B's group have been on the receiving end of 6 or 7 cricket scores a year since they were in grade 5.
While Villa's current 10A's have been the team to beat for seasons past, and taking into account that they have 5 players out with injuries, past experience tells me they are going to struggle in 2020.
Regarding your 'strong age group moving into year 11' I have no doubt that the boys in your year 10 English class appreciate your good humour and optimism, but given the current A's team's non-performance, dependence on its stars and zero depth in that age group at Villa Park, I cant help but feel that Villa are going to need to find 15 more players (or a very large roll of bubble wrap for its star players) for a successful 2020 1st XV team.
Vik
Chris McKivat (8)
Yep I hear ya ... . but let’s see what happens - and my understanding is that it’s 7 front line players out not 5 and in 2020 look at Villa’s current year 9s for your answer - all 3 teams are travelling well and as the 2020 year 11s will provide the depth required for the 2020 seniors. That’s why I’m confident mate.
And I agree with you Re the Villa 10 Bs - they are pretty ordinary - they leave a lot to be desired
Torpedo Punt
Herbert Moran (7)
https://www.therugbysite.com/coaching-videos/leadership-management/st-laurence-college-program
Link to story on SLC rebuilding program
( hope they've kept some of their strategies up their sleeve )
Link to story on SLC rebuilding program
( hope they've kept some of their strategies up their sleeve )
Ali Barber
Allen Oxlade (6)
I think there’s excuses everywhere on who would have won with this, that or the other. In SPC v MCA Marist made two changes mid 2nd half according to lots of opinions. They brought Heibke back on and an injured Tennysonwoods who scored a try and immediately returned to the bench after Rozka scored two minutes later. I think SPC were courageous until then. Lucky or unlucky or playing an Ace by one of them. You make your own luck.
SPC will still test and possibly pull an upset tomorrow. I hope some followers post the scores from all grounds. I wish I could make one of them.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
20-7 Pats over Iona at half time
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
32-14 Pats over Iona - 15m to play
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
32-19 Full Time
I’m think it’s a 3 way
This is your AIC
I’m think it’s a 3 way
This is your AIC
Galloper
Darby Loudon (17)
Wow, I gave Paddies a chance but thought Iona would get over the line,
There will be great scenes at Banyo next Saturday afternoon if Paddies beat Padua, it’ll be their first ever First XV premiership.
Having said that, I’m pretty sure it’s “Back to Banyo” day and the final game for Padua’s seniors, so they will certainly be up and about early.
Ashgrove v Villa will be worth watching too, Villa coming home with a wet sail.
Vik
Chris McKivat (8)
Wow!!! Well done Pats - I thought this might happen ...
so Pats will beat Padua fairly well, Iona will smash Laurie’s and what will happen at Ashgrove ?? Boy oh boy.. Ashgrove should win that but the form Villa is in .... strap yourselves in for that one!!!!
Ali Barber
Allen Oxlade (6)
I gave SPC a good chance today. Iona haven’t really gone on after beating MCA in Iona’s 2nd round GF. You can’t put old heads on young shoulders when they look back and see who beat who in what round, so therefore this team should beat this team. It’s probably fairly indicative Iona, MCA and SPC will fight out for a possible joint premiership. After Rnd 2 Iona & SPC were the only ones capable of taking it out by themselves.
Happy Jack
Frank Row (1)
Vik
Chris McKivat (8)
Jesus H. Christ...: poor old Eddies - they have work to do don’t they ?
Villa 2nds destroyed Peters 51-0 - that’s sets up the 2nds battle at Ashgrove next week as well - a battle Royale for the 2nd XV premiership as a curtain raiser to a premiership decider in the 1sts ?? Wow - get to Ashgrove next Saturday everyone!!
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