CAS Rugby 2015

[Slim]

Aloys by 12
Barker by 9
Knox by 15

 

[oldandslow]

Trinity by 15
Barker by 20
Knox by 10

 

[sidelineview]

Injuries will play a big part in the results of this week's games. For e.g. I believe Waverley have several players out of their forward pack. I'm not sure if Knox's injured players are back yet.

 

[Elfster]

Looking at the weather, it should be dry by the weekend so I don't think that should be much of an issue. There was one game in my mind that could be affected by the heavy conditions. But the games this weekend should be interesting.

Cranbrook host Barker. Despite the lowly position, Cranbrook seem to have the ability to be in games for a good portion of the 80 minutes. And the seem clinical and well coached, but don't have the fire power to compete with the top sides. I think they have got depth, their 2nds are coming second I think and they are at home and possess a useful goal kicker. Barker seem to be developing, but lack the number of quality players. Both sides will be willing and I think it will be close. To win Barker will need to maintain discipline. Cranbrook will need to play for the full 80 minutes (or 70, whatever the time is). I slightly favour Barker in a close and potentially anyone's game. barker by 5

The game of the round will be Aloys vs Trinity. If the ground is heavy and with wet weather I would favour Trinity. On a dry ground I edge towards Aloys. The strength of Trinity will be their forwards against the classy backs of Aloys.

Aloys defence looks to be stronger and have been playing with good form. Trinity has been improving and their backs are starting to show more form. Depth is more of an issue with Trinity and it is at Aloys, where Aloys always play well and are hard to beat. A few tries will be scored and both sides will be wanting to win to remain in the chase for the comp. I favour Aloys, but not by much.

I think Knox will be too strong for Waverley, but Waverley will be a good test for Knox. It is at Knox and Knox will want to ensure they have their mental state right. The first game of the second round last year was their undoing. I believe Knox will have players returning whilst Waverley have a few injury concerns. Knox should win, but in a closer game than in round 1. Knox still seem to be cruising a bit, unless they show the form from the last 20 against Cranbrook.

 

[rod skellet]

I will bravely step forward and make the following predictions, using my head and not my heart on Saturdays games.

Cranbrook over Barker
Alloys over Trinity
Knox over Waverley

I hope that all teams play well and make life hell for the CAS selectors and most importantly, that all the player get through the weekend injury free.

Good Luck.

 

[Murwillumbah_fatinga]

Injuries will play a big part in the results of this week's games. For e.g. I believe Waverley have several players out of their forward pack. I'm not sure if Knox's injured players are back yet.

Stenning makes a return this week for Knox, with big boy Cardassilaris out for Waverly. Really looking forward to the hit out from both teams, Knox will surely thump the boys from Death Valley.

Harry Schofield (13) I think has been playing terrifically for Knox and was unlucky not to receive a position in the CAS teams thoughts??

 

[blindsideflanker]

Trinity by 7
Knox by 20
Barker by 25

 

[sidelineview]

I will bravely step forward and make the following predictions, using my head and not my heart on Saturdays games.

Cranbrook over Barker
Alloys over Trinity
Knox over Waverley

I hope that all teams play well and make life hell for the CAS selectors and most importantly, that all the player get through the weekend injury free.

Good Luck.

Cranbrook over Barker !! whats going on rod skellet?

 

[sidelineview]

Stenning makes a return this week for Knox, with big boy Cardassilaris out for Waverly. Really looking forward to the hit out from both teams, Knox will surely thump the boys from Death Valley.

Harry Schofield (13) I think has been playing terrifically for Knox and was unlucky not to receive a position in the CAS teams thoughts??

More than that out for Waverley I fear.

 

[Elfster]

Stenning makes a return this week for Knox, with big boy Cardassilaris out for Waverly. Really looking forward to the hit out from both teams, Knox will surely thump the boys from Death Valley.

Harry Schofield (13) I think has been playing terrifically for Knox and was unlucky not to receive a position in the CAS teams thoughts??

When is Armstrong back? He was playing well for them prior to his injury/ disappearance. Though his replacement, who I think they moved from 10 is doing well, Armstrong was good in both attack and defence.

 

[rod skellet]

Cranbrook over Barker !! whats going on rod skellet?

I did say I was using my head not my heart. It will be a close match the Barker Cranbrook game, but Cranbrook are over due for a win and at home they will be tough.
Nothing will please me more if Barker get up and win but Barker are missing a quality goal kicker and Cranbrook have McNiven who will no doubt be playing for CAS squad inclusion. That kid has the ability to turn games.

I will be there for the match on Saturday hoping that Barker play like a champion team they have demonstrated they are, despite lacking individual champions other teams possess.

Go the Reds.

 

[Snort]

I don't think it's possible to tip a winner in Trinity-Aloysius without knowing the teams. Are Wayland and Morris both still out? If so, that tips the scale twoards Aloysius.

 

[Snort]

By the way, I notice that in the last round of Colts matches, Cranbrook's MIA forward Spira scored a couple of tries for Easts thirds. Shame he hasn't sorted out his differences with the school.

 

[Lee Grant]

Looking at the weather, it should be dry by the weekend … etc etc

Geez mate - excellent stuff - we need you to preview Super Rugby games - think about it for next year.

That goes for some or you other blokes too.
.

 

[Brian Jones]

What are our thoughts on the upcoming CAS games?

Barker vs Cranbrook
All of the games this weekend will be very interesting, with Barker vs Cranbrook being the battle of the weaker teams in the comp. My pick would be Barker they have played as a team really really well and seem to play for each other. Cranbrook not to be overlooked they went toe to toe against Knox for the first 20 but seemed to run out of steam.

Barker by 10+

Knox vs Waves
At home its hard to see Knox loosing although they haven't seemed to be able to repeat the display of beautiful rugby that they did at death valley the last time theses two teams met. Waves will be looking to regain some pride after the earlier defeat and when they play well they play really well, with their lightning fast backs. Knox has a couple of veterans returning, with White returning at 10 (after an injury in pre-season) in the 2nds having played 1st/2nds last year and played all trials games in the 1st XV he will bring some added depth in the backs that Knox needs. Stenning looks to be returning?

Knox by 10+

Aloys vs Trinity
Of all the games this weekend this would be the one to get down and watch both of these teams have been playing really really great and I would think that the winner of this will come 2nd at the end of the season. Both have some of the most dangerous runners of the ball in CAS in Diamond and McClennan as well as very solid forwards. Hard to say who will could go either way. I think it will come down to who can play the full 80 minutes at 100%.

Trinity by a try

Following on with Tahman, the 2nds 10 White will add some needed depth to the Knox 2nds and 1sts squad. Interested to see how he plays after such a long time out.

 

[SonnyDillWilliams]

poor old Waverley

a few drops of rain, and the council closes QP

and even when it doesn't rain, you have about a thousand different teams sharing a pretty confined area

oh well looking like might be a tough weekend for Waves

1sts .. be injury depleted, and Knox back to full strength
2nds .. played well for 60 minutes in 1st round, but will be impacted by players sliding up
16As .. my mail is that Cornish still out .. although last time I was told the opposite
15As ... out of form? coming off a loss to Aloys ...

I saw a list of one of the Roosters junior teams and it was virtually half Waverley kids ... a weak Randwick Rugby is half the problem

anyway hoping for a few upsets, but reckon Knox will win 70% of games this weekend

 

[rugbyking2]

Seems to be a closing of the gap between CAS and GPS standards in recent years. Could it get to the point where the might of the GPS is regularly taken apart by the boys in red.

 

[sidelineview]

poor old Waverley

a few drops of rain, and the council closes QP

and even when it doesn't rain, you have about a thousand different teams sharing a pretty confined area

oh well looking like might be a tough weekend for Waves

1sts .. be injury depleted, and Knox back to full strength
2nds .. played well for 60 minutes in 1st round, but will be impacted by players sliding up
16As .. my mail is that Cornish still out .. although last time I was told the opposite
15As . out of form? coming off a loss to Aloys .

I saw a list of one of the Roosters junior teams and it was virtually half Waverley kids . a weak Randwick Rugby is half the problem

anyway hoping for a few upsets, but reckon Knox will win 70% of games this weekend

White-anting the 'poor old Waves' SonnyDill ? I'll bite

Haven't you seen games played in the mud at Death Valley? I have.

A thousand teams ?!! it's a buzz with activity and a great atmosphere. There's nothing like Death Valley on a rugby Saturday. Unique!

Waves 1st XV have some injuries but they will be there giving it 100%.

The 15As were on the wrong end of a very lopsided penalty count against Alos and lost by a point. Not out of form.

 

[sidelineview]

Seems to be a closing of the gap between CAS and GPS standards in recent years. Could it get to the point where the might of the GPS is regularly taken apart by the boys in red.

The CAS U16s beat GPS in the Final of the schoolboys championships last season.

 

[rugbyking2]

The CAS U16s beat GPS in the Final of the schoolboys championships last season.

Exactly what I am alluding to, and with another strong looking U16 age group this year, is there a possibility of another title to the CAS cap?