CAS Rugby 2016

[rod skellet]

CAS Rep 1st XV
My thoughts on the rep team after today’s round, having seen all teams except Waverly play but knowing some of the names from the 2015 season.
Position
CAS 1st XV

1​

Anstey (B)

2​

Coghill (B)

3​

Wayland (T)

4​

Frost (K)

5​

Ireland (K)

6​

Margin (K)

7​

Kemeny ( C ) Capt

8​

Basson (K)

9​

Jordon (W)

10​

Donaldson (W)

11​

Mohi (W)

12​

Armstrong (K)

13​

Yoanniddis (W)

14​

Longville (T)

15​

Stocks (K)

Comments on selections.
Despite being in a losing team all season (except todays clash) the Barker front row has been undefeated all year. Anstey will be back from injury next week (one week to early IMHO) and is proven at rep level. Coghill, has been the form hooker and a total mongrel ball in hand and just loves dishing out big hits. Just the type of player (Sth African heritage) that will take it to the GPS players. Wayland (T) just pips Grindal as the other prop and makes for a sizeable and strong front row.
The Knox pairing of Frost and Ireland take both positions in the 2nd row. Frost at 6ft 8 provides height in the lineouts and a great option at the restarts, while Ireland is the form 2nd rower around the park and is fit and strong with a ferocious attitude. I know this relegates Rasch to the 2nds but with tall timber in Frost and the other players clearly better around the park it makes for a balanced team.
Margin (6) and Basson (8) are big strong mobile players which will match the GPS lads while Kemeny is the stand out 7 and my choice for captain.
The backs were harder to select.
I have taken the mind set of choosing the best players with speed, skill and size to fill the positions, while acknowledging they may be out of position in some cases.
I have chosen the Waverly half/ 5/8th pairing of Jordon & Donaldson sight unseen over the Knox lads primarily because behind a stronger pack I think they provide more innovative and exciting game. Armstrong (K) and Yoanniddis (W) are big strong and fast, and can tackle, which we will need to shut down a potent GPS backline.
Mohi (W) is the form winger and has clearly filled out in the last 12 months and lost no speed. Longville (T) with his speed and experience gets my nod for the other winger and can rotate with Stocks (K) who gets the fullback spot.


CAS 2nd XV
Grindal (K)
Upton (K)
Buffa (B)
Rasch (T) Capt
Clifton (W)
Hrdina (A)
Stead (T)
Reimer (B)
Bosch (K)
Woodstock (K)
Slaven (A)
Fuller (W)
Flaherty (A)
Van Woerkom (B)

Stenmark ( C )

 

[CatchnPass]

I
was being a smart Alec as your half time score update had trinity with 7 points - no offense intended and it's good to get the updates on the game

Fair call KT - missed that completely. Trinity did need all the help they could get though!

 

[noregrets]

From what I have seen, I believe selectors seriously need to consider Clifton (W) at 6 over Margin. At 6'4 and 110kgs, CAS wouldn't lose a lot in size yet they gain a massive amount of mobility and speed. I believe Clifton played 6 today and would love to hear how he went. He has size, speed, strength and power. Margin does not have the speed that he does. Clifton also great as another lineout option. As such, my CAS team would be:

1. Wayland
2. Coghill
3. Anstey
4. Rasch
5. Frost
6. Clifton
7. Kemeny
8. Basson
9. Jordan
10. Dainton
11. Mohi
12. Morris
13. Armstrong
14. Longville
15. Stocks

 

[noregrets]

I should've mentioned his name before, but no one agreed or disagreed. There is always a lot of talk about Williams and Cornish as coaches. These guys have proven success. What does everyone think of Engele from Trinity? He coaches NSW 2s but has struggled to make Trinity competitive. They obviously have some quality players but consistently haven't been able to compete. Surely his role needs to be questioned? A 49-5 defeat today to Knox after Trinity talked up a chance to go top of the table proofs that he is dillusional about Trinity's ability. Thoughts?

 

[oldandslow]

From what I have seen, I believe selectors seriously need to consider Clifton (W) at 6 over Margin. At 6'4 and 110kgs, CAS wouldn't lose a lot in size yet they gain a massive amount of mobility and speed. I believe Clifton played 6 today and would love to hear how he went. He has size, speed, strength and power. Margin does not have the speed that he does. Clifton also great as another lineout option. As such, my CAS team would be:

1. Wayland
2. Coghill
3. Anstey
4. Rasch
5. Frost
6. Clifton
7. Kemeny
8. Basson
9. Jordan
10. Dainton
11. Mohi
12. Morris
13. Armstrong
14. Longville
15. Stocks

Looks about right, although I think Margin will be there instead of Clifton and Longville with be in 15 - he is the best broken field runner in the competition and has been for a couple of seasons.

 

[rod skellet]

From what I have seen, I believe selectors seriously need to consider Clifton (W) at 6 over Margin. At 6'4 and 110kgs, CAS wouldn't lose a lot in size yet they gain a massive amount of mobility and speed. I believe Clifton played 6 today and would love to hear how he went. He has size, speed, strength and power. Margin does not have the speed that he does. Clifton also great as another lineout option. As such, my CAS team would be:

1. Wayland
2. Coghill
3. Anstey
4. Rasch
5. Frost
6. Clifton
7. Kemeny
8. Basson
9. Jordan
10. Dainton
11. Mohi
12. Morris
13. Armstrong
14. Longville
15. Stocks

I think Dainton season is over from the talk at todays match.

 

[rod skellet]

Other players that will be in the mix for CAS rep sides (IMHO) would be;
Cranbrook: Doyle, Searl, Renton Matters
Trinity:Tuitavake
Barker: Woodgate,Marais,
Aloys: Mazaraki,Rahme,
Knox & Waverly are fully represented except I do need to see the Waverly forwards. Looking forward to watching Clifton next week.

 

[Onside]

Some pics from Barker v Alos 28.5.16.

 

[lenny]

Let me tell you

From what I have seen, I believe selectors seriously need to consider Clifton (W) at 6 over Margin. At 6'4 and 110kgs, CAS wouldn't lose a lot in size yet they gain a massive amount of mobility and speed. I believe Clifton played 6 today and would love to hear how he went. He has size, speed, strength and power. Margin does not have the speed that he does. Clifton also great as another lineout option. As such, my CAS team would be:

1. Wayland
2. Coghill
3. Anstey
4. Rasch
5. Frost
6. Clifton
7. Kemeny
8. Basson
9. Jordan
10. Dainton
11. Mohi
12. Morris
13. Armstrong
14. Longville
15. Stocks

From what I have seen, I believe selectors seriously need to consider Clifton (W) at 6 over Margin. At 6'4 and 110kgs, CAS wouldn't lose a lot in size yet they gain a massive amount of mobility and speed. I believe Clifton played 6 today and would love to hear how he went. He has size, speed, strength and power. Margin does not have the speed that he does. Clifton also great as another lineout option. As such, my CAS team would be:

1. Wayland
2. Coghill
3. Anstey
4. Rasch
5. Frost
6. Clifton
7. Kemeny
8. Basson
9. Jordan
10. Dainton
11. Mohi
12. Morris
13. Armstrong
14. Longville
15. Stocks
Jordan was voted player of the day by one scribe and rightly so given he has the opportunity to touch the ball more than other players it is hard to go past him and he is improving every game. The forward in me however gave the player of the day to Clifton. He is a natural 6 with speed and size that no other 6 in the comp has. The combination of ball and aerial skills coupled with aggression were all on display. Seen plenty of back rowers here and over the ditch and he is top draw. Would be my first pick in the back row for CAS Firsts going purely on 2016 games to date. Moretti was another who stood out at No 8 and must be taken seriously. These guys destroyed a Cranbrook side I read would be a serious threat to Waverley. Hope they bounce back and injuries do not take a long term toll on the team performance.

 

[stan jurd]

Some pics from Barker v Alos 28.5.16.View attachment 7902View attachment 7903View attachment 7904View attachment 7905View attachment 7906View attachment 7907View attachment 7908View attachment 7909

Barker /aloys game a fairly dire affair.Aloes up 7-0 at halftime after a try under the sticks against the run of play .Aloys scrum in trouble early with many players missing from starting team ,then lost a prop and went uncontested.2nd half alot of Barker attack resulted in try out wide and one close to ruck followed by late try on wing.Were told Aloys had 4 out and it showed.Dainton was missing at 10 and attack looked stifled in 2nd half.
best on park
Barker--2-COGHILL,8-REIMER,11-VAN WOERKOM,13-LLOYD,14-MARAIS
ALOYS-2-GILMANN,6-DENNY,,12-FLAHERTY,10-SLAVEN,15-MAZARAKI

 

[SonnyDillWilliams]

Engele has been there like 10 minutes

Great teams don't get made overnight

Joeys has kids 24/7 for 6 years and can't win a title

So I think bit harsh attributing trinity's woes to the new coach

 

[simon quigley]

100% correct about Clifton.add to that his unbelievable defence,never misses a tackle and they all sting.if hes not in the 1st 15 I give up.

 

[Brian Westlake]

100% correct about Clifton.add to that his unbelievable defence,never misses a tackle and they all sting.if hes not in the 1st 15 I give up.

Give up.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

There is always a lot of talk about Williams and Cornish as coaches. These guys have proven success.

Williams? Proven success?
I never thought I'd see those words in the same paragraph, unless the word not also appeared in that paragraph, let alone the same sentence.
The guy's contribution to rugby consists off all the one liners others were able to make up when he coached the Tahs

 

[stan jurd]

100% correct about Clifton.add to that his unbelievable defence,never misses a tackle and they all sting.if hes not in the 1st 15 I give up.

he doesnt look 6 foot 4 and 110 kg

 

[oldandslow]

Just ignore the schoolboys.

Hugh Margin or Liam Rasch will be wearing the 6 for CAS.

 

[sidelineview]

Give up.

How many games have you seen him play Brian Westlake?

 

[stan jurd]

Other players that will be in the mix for CAS rep sides (IMHO) would be;
Cranbrook: Doyle, Searl, Renton Matters
Trinity:Tuitavake
Barker: Woodgate,Marais,
Aloys: Mazaraki,Rahme,
Knox & Waverly are fully represented except I do need to see the Waverly forwards. Looking forward to watching Clifton next week.

you could add Burston for Cranbrook and Denny for Aloys as players in the mix for 2nd row/backrow positions.

 

[CatchnPass]

Williams? Proven success?
I never thought I'd see those words in the same paragraph, unless the word not also appeared in that paragraph, let alone the same sentence.
The guy's contribution to rugby consists off all the one liners others were able to make up when he coached the Tahs

14 straight wins against CAS opposition - what would constitute success?

 

[oldandslow]

I don't understand all the angst about Williams.

Surely we want good coaches at schoolboy level. Not just to develop skills and conditioning and train line outs, scrummaging and so on, but also the off-field stuff about team culture, sports psychology and tactical analysis.

Leaving aside Williams modest record coaching professional teams, he brings a level of experience and professionalism that is unprecedented at CAS level. Knox are fortunate to have him and it shows... they are clearly the best coached side in the comp and under Williams the school has developed a style and culture for its rugby that will stand it in good stead for years to come.

Given that grass roots rugby needs all the help it can get, I only see this as positive.