blindsideflanker
Allen Oxlade (6)
Knox to thrash Cranbrook
Aloys to beat Waverley
Trinity over Barker in a close match
Aloys to beat Waverley
Trinity over Barker in a close match
Knox to thrash Cranbrook
Aloys to beat Waverley
Trinity over Barker in a close match
Cranbrook is in something approaching crisis with an away game against Knox coming up. There are now at least five first-choice players out injured, including the captain, Stenmark, best forward Tom Hill, and CAS representative Wilson. Oddly, Stewart, who was excellent in the Seconds last week, is still there. It's hard to see an upset at Warawee this week.
But elsewhere there should be two good, close games - Trinity and Barker should be a tight one, as will Waverley and St Aloysius.
IMHO regarding the race for CAS 9 and 10 spots, it's either the Waverley or Knox 9.
In the absence of Dainton from Alos, it's the Waverley or Barker 10.
From what I have seen so far, Thompson (B) offers a more orthadox attacking style at 10 compared to his league counterpart Bailey (W), however Bailey has been consistently superior in defence.
I have a feeling the CAS I side this year could potentially be a little controversial as there are multiple contenders for so many positions
You may be right about the controversy. btw it's Jordan not Bailey
David Barbati is a phenomenal player. Watched him in 16's and had great pace. Took that into year 11 and was an unstoppable force. Deserved his selection in CAS 2nd XV and I cannot understand how he is not starting for Trinity this year. Big mistake by them in my eyes.
Regards Jonesy
Couple changes for Trinity this week, Dustin Pham (7 last week, taken off in ambulance) is out this week as well as his replacement, his brother Domenic Pham. Alex Connolly (11 last week) moves to 7, a position he played in A's rugby from 13s-16s. This opens the spot for Barbati (2nds 13 last week and CAS 2nds last year) to make his first start for the season.