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Sydney Middleton (9)
Pres A v Pres B in final tomorrow.
Pres B 15 v Cas 15 in semi final great game plenty of talent Pres B go thru on first try scorer.
Good luck to all boys not selected in Nsw 1 and 2 opens getting a jersey for CS.
Latham Hutchison Walters will keep the flag going for WLF to cheer about I’m tipping ,which could be a long week listening to his barking but would be well deserved.
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Chris McKivat (8)
Thanks Jim and show and go appreciate any info you may have on the 16s play offs.
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Frank Nicholson (4)
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Arch Winning (36)
Actually S&Go,
I was more amazed that many of the Barker boys missed out, given that Barker have beaten nearly everyone they have played, then defeated the GPS and then the ISA, so when people say it is not decided on just 1 game, that's ok, so how do you explain the Barker situation. Just wish people would face facts.
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Vay Wilson (31)
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Peter Burge (5)
Same number as ISA. Also a couple of GPS players who made NSW 2 last year didn't get picked in either NSW squads this year
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Arch Winning (36)
CnP,
It's getting pointless trying to argue logic here.
It's not the numbers who got in, it's who missed out based on season performance, and not based on just 1 game, as 1 supporter tried to argue/justify.
Clearly a very difficult concept for some to grasp.
But if you need to count numbers to prove a point then in the 23 man NSW1 squad the GPS have 12, about half, so please don't try to water it down, and my initial comment was about the CAS 1 boys (Essentially Barker) not getting a look in, in the top team.
The best of the best, based on the season so far, and these rep games, deserve to be in the NSW1 team.
Please tell me if this logic is incorrect?
Otherwise the support logic for those who want to argue otherwise is akin to the Denis Denuto (Castle) argument that it's Mabo/the Vibe. It's Crap.
Mind you, every time I think of Mr Denuto it breaks me up.
Some call it barking, but really it's just stating facts, hard for some to cope with unfortunately.
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sidelineview
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Trying to argue logic with Schoolboy Rugby selections is a waste of time.
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Vay Wilson (31)
WLF, it was your logic - 8 cas starters as evidence of unfair treatment. I’m merely addressing your paradigm by pointing out gps only have 6. If it has ceased to be logical since you raised it, I’ll happily bow out here.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
Stating facts:
Cas beat Gps by 5 points after 1 training session. GPS played poorly but nearly stole game if winger dived low instead of flying high.
Cas did however deserve to win and played well even when down to 14 with 10 mins to go.
CHS beat ISA on the Bell.
After 2 training sessions :
Cas beat ISA on the Bell but were fortunate with penalty on bell.
GPS won easily against CHS.
I’m sure CS this year will be strong full of barker and Scots boys I recon with less pressure these boys might just shine.
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Arch Winning (36)
I can't repeat the logic again, Sidelineview is dead right, there is no logic, nor do some people get it.
If it helps re logic, post 1325, 4 posts above, and if that isn't very clear, that's ok, let's move on.
Bring on the Championships at View.
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sidelineview
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There never is pure logic with selections and being selected in CS is not a consolation prize.
CS finished 3rd in 2016.
Just to participate during the Nationals including being in camp for the lead up week for Schoolboy rugby players is a big thrill.
Talent scouts are there; players get offers from rugby and league clubs.
The whole box and dice ... its a big exciting week for all concerned.
Now lets wait for the naming of the controversial Combined States team.
CS finished 3rd in 2016.
Just to participate during the Nationals including being in camp for the lead up week for Schoolboy rugby players is a big thrill.
Talent scouts are there; players get offers from rugby and league clubs.
The whole box and dice ... its a big exciting week for all concerned.
Now lets wait for the naming of the controversial Combined States team.
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Johnnie Wallace (23)
Well said. I think you guys have focussed on the team outcome verses the assessment of individual capability.
Without re-opening new wounds, a number of the CAS fan club need to recognise what the purpose of the NSW Schools championships has been.
It is not the same as playing for your school and the collective success. It is about assessing individual capability to perform to identify the best players for their position in NSW.
I frankly don’t give a rats if they are from GPS, CAS, CHS, ISA, CCC or AICES. I admire and celebrate success from wherever they come.
If you selected on team performance then Jack Winchester (AICES) would never have had an opportunity.
Give the selectors some credit for fulfilling their role. Don’t denigrate the process on the basis of individual disappointment masked as collective disquiet.
There are boys from GPS teams who have previously been rewarded with selection who have missed out this time that no doubt are gutted who are hoping they pick up an opportunity through CS.
Bring on the Australian Schools Championships I say. Let’s hope all players privileged with selection have their opportunity to shine and are better for the experience.
For those who miss out, accept it , listen to feedback and be a better player for the experience.
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Frank Nicholson (4)
Sorry Im a bit late to the feed here! I think it was a bit unexpected that at least one Knox Boy didnt make the side. To be fair, James Frear was a bit hard done by not making atleast the 2's cas side. Tom Cameron who 'should have' had a great year failed on all aspects to live up to expectations... Glassie also failed to live up the hype around his name, he couldnt even last 70min in most games without getting injured. Leigh has been all over the backline, hes played both wings and centers so he hasnt cemented himself into a spot.
I think you will see a few knox boys from year 11 make the side's next year. In 16's, they had 11 of their 15 in the cas team, 9 of which started for cas 16's. The likes of grobler and gratwicke who were 'undiscovered' last year and have really made an impact to knox this year despite being in year 11. 4 then went on to play nsw schools. 2 players from knox who should have arguably made the cas team have been injured (rechner and constable) who both made nsw schools last year. Hughes has been interchanging between 1's and 2's so he hasnt really had a decent run to show his talent. Year 11 look to be very prominent in the opens 1's and 2's this year, not trying to write knox off but they have really struggled this year to gel together.
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Bob Loudon (25)
Well the usual selection/non selection scandal has taken up another 3-4 pages this year and yeah it is unfair and life is a bitch and I am sure if it is kept going in another 20 years or so there will be a Royal Commission into NSW/ARU whatever non selection bias and scandal and all the victims who didn't make the cut will commence a class action through Slater and Gordon and there will be lots of 7.30 reports on the ABC showing Guys crying about they didn't make it through unfairness in 2018 and how it has ruined their lives.......over it....
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sidelineview
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Well done boys and good luck. Enjoy.
CAS will be well represented at the Nationals.
CAS will be well represented at the Nationals.
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Herbert Moran (7)
Scary looking CS team with Wellington (Scots), Easy (View) and Sua'ali'i (Kings) all in there as well
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