CAS Rugby 2023

[RedOrDead]

Newington 33-10 waverley

Think Newington have been overlooked personally. Very strong 16a's last year.

 

[smokinjoe]

Any news re Cranbrook

 

[Crashy]

Possibly my sister Alex

Yes thats who I was thinking of. Think I met you once at quite a loose party at your house! well met.

 

[DaSchmooze]

Any news re Cranbrook

I dont think they're playing until after the Shute Shield game

 

[Eyes Up Footy]

Any news re Cranbrook

7 - 0 Augs at HT. Close affair in the wet conditions. Both teams struggling to gain any momentum.

 

[rod skellet]

Barker were without their first choice no 8 and 9 today apparently. Their substitutes played well. From View's perspective their 7 was very strong over the ball drawing a number of penalties while the View 10 had a strong game. Good kick and has no fear taking on the advantage line. Both hookers did very well at lineout time considering the shite conditions. Both sides struggled with getting their lifts right despite throws that looked good. I thought Barker played into Views hand a bit given they spread the ball wide at every opportunity when playing tight and using their bigger forwards may have been a better pay. Bottom line is both of these sides are very competitive and will be a handful for the best sides in both competitions.

 

[Hector]

Aloys got up in a very tight one against Grammar, 10-7 at Weigall. 2nds went down but the 3rds and 4ths both won in the Opens.

Fighting narrow losses in the 16As (7-15) and 15As (7-17) but good wins in both the 13As and 14As. So not a bad day out for the Blue and Gold boys in a round where they know they should be competitive. SAC now host Stannies at Willoughby next week. Results weren't too flash out in Bathurst last year, so this will be a good test of whether there's been improvement.

 

[scrumhead99]

12-5 Augs at full time. Cranbrook were dominant, but ultimately wet weather conditions were their true opposition and therefore weren’t able to execute. Auggies backline was electric and their 15 was untouchable.

 

[Snort]

12-5 Augs at full time. Cranbrook were dominant, but ultimately wet weather conditions were their true opposition and therefore weren’t able to execute. Auggies backline was electric and their 15 was untouchable.

Hmm. if you're dominant, you don't lose 5-12, do you?

Hearing that Trinity drew 17-17 with St Pats (although, of course, they were dominant in doing so).

Big results for Knox and Barker today - well done.

 

[Halfbackenthusiast]

Hmm. if you're dominant, you don't lose 5-12, do you?

Hearing that Trinity drew 17-17 with St Pats (although, of course, they were dominant in doing so).

Big results for Knox and Barker today - well done.

All up sounds like a pretty good day for CAS. Hopefully waves will be fully fit soon and have a full strength line up

 

[Eyes and Ears]

Aloys got up in a very tight one against Grammar, 10-7 at Weigall. 2nds went down but the 3rds and 4ths both won in the Opens.

Fighting narrow losses in the 16As (7-15) and 15As (7-17) but good wins in both the 13As and 14As. So not a bad day out for the Blue and Gold boys in a round where they know they should be competitive. SAC now host Stannies at Willoughby next week. Results weren't too flash out in Bathurst last year, so this will be a good test of whether there's been improvement.

14As was 12-10 to Aloys with Grammar missing a conversion from in front in the last few mins.

 

[Snort]

I know, I know, I bang on about this, but today's results reinforce what I always say about rejigging the Rugby competitions. Knox and Waverley should be in Tier 1 with Riverview and Joeys. St Augustine's and St Pats should be in Tier 2 with Cranbrook and Trinity. And St Aloysius should be in Tier 3 with Grammar. Just imagine - balanced, competitive matches every week!

 

[scrumhead99]

Hmm. if you're dominant, you don't lose 5-12, do you?

Hearing that Trinity drew 17-17 with St Pats (although, of course, they were dominant in doing so).

Big results for Knox and Barker today - well done.

Hey mate,
Cranbrook were dominant, although execution was not there, whereas Auggies had great execution with their back plays.

 

[Hector]

I know, I know, I bang on about this, but today's results reinforce what I always say about rejigging the Rugby competitions. Knox and Waverley should be in Tier 1 with Riverview and Joeys. St Augustine's and St Pats should be in Tier 2 with Cranbrook and Trinity. And St Aloysius should be in Tier 3 with Grammar. Just imagine - balanced, competitive matches every week!

Impossible to disagree.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Barker were without their first choice no 8 and 9 today apparently. Their substitutes played well. From View's perspective their 7 was very strong over the ball drawing a number of penalties while the View 10 had a strong game. Good kick and has no fear taking on the advantage line. Both hookers did very well at lineout time considering the shite conditions. Both sides struggled with getting their lifts right despite throws that looked good. I thought Barker played into Views hand a bit given they spread the ball wide at every opportunity when playing tight and using their bigger forwards may have been a better pay. Bottom line is both of these sides are very competitive and will be a handful for the best sides in both competitions.

Nice write up.

I thought Barkers 3,5,8,12,15 all had a strong impact on the game. For View 7 and 15 were my best. Bet the 10 wishes he could get the first 2 kickoffs back. Set Barker up for a fast start. As a View supporter I was happy to see them stay in it through to the end when after that beast of a maul try it looked like it could have been one way traffic.

Also have to say I though the Refs in 1sts, 2nds & 3rds did a good job which can often be a blight

 

[rod skellet]

Nice write up.

I thought Barkers 3,5,8,12,15 all had a strong impact on the game. For View 7 and 15 were my best. Bet the 10 wishes he could get the first 2 kickoffs back. Set Barker up for a fast start. As a View supporter I was happy to see them stay in it through to the end when after that beast of a maul try it looked like it could have been one way traffic.

Also have to say I though the Refs in 1sts, 2nds & 3rds did a good job which can often be a blight

Good summation and yes the first two kick offs not going the 10 were not ideal for View. I did like the game the View 10 played. composed and not afraid to take on the line. Both sides defense was excellent, but that 22m rolling maul by Barker leading to the first try really set the tone for the game. That said Barker did not play to their strengths in my opinion. Given the conditions, both sides passing game was good with View being the more dangerous ball in hand. Neither side looked to me to have a real standout out player, but also neither side had any distinct weakness which will bode well for both teams as the season progresses.

 

[Halfbackenthusiast]

Good summation and yes the first two kick offs not going the 10 were not ideal for View. I did like the game the View 10 played. composed and not afraid to take on the line. Both sides defense was excellent, but that 22m rolling maul by Barker leading to the first try really set the tone for the game. That said Barker did not play to their strengths in my opinion. Given the conditions, both sides passing game was good with View being the more dangerous ball in hand. Neither side looked to me to have a real standout out player, but also neither side had any distinct weakness which will bode well for both teams as the season progresses.

Barker had the same issue last year in their 1st gps game against Scot’s . Playing right into Scot’s strengths but we’re quick to bounce back the next week. I’m sure Dean will revise their game plan

 

[Snort]

So how do we read the tea leaves after Saturday?

I know, "they're only trials", so it's hard to be too definitive. In particular, Joeys are notorious for playing experimental combinations in trials, so while a win over Joeys is always enjoyable and never easy, it may not be quite as meaningful as it might seem (I remember the year when Tane Edmed's Trinity side beat Joeys and went on to win only one of five Associated Schools games). Even so, it was a good result for Knox. Barker also look as though they're title contenders again.

Waverley's game is harder to assess. They had players out, and maybe Newington is under-rated, but if I were a Waverley supporter I'd be a bit concerned. It's rare for Waverley to cop a heavy defeat in a trial, even against GPS opposition. And the results also suggest that there's not all that much between Trinity and Cranbrook, who have both now gone down to St Augustine's by similar margins.

 

[Walshy81]

So how do we read the tea leaves after Saturday?

I know, "they're only trials", so it's hard to be too definitive. In particular, Joeys are notorious for playing experimental combinations in trials, so while a win over Joeys is always enjoyable and never easy, it may not be quite as meaningful as it might seem (I remember the year when Tane Edmed's Trinity side beat Joeys and went on to win only one of five Associated Schools games). Even so, it was a good result for Knox. Barker also look as though they're title contenders again.

Waverley's game is harder to assess. They had players out, and maybe Newington is under-rated, but if I were a Waverley supporter I'd be a bit concerned. It's rare for Waverley to cop a heavy defeat in a trial, even against GPS opposition. And the results also suggest that there's not all that much between Trinity and Cranbrook, who have both now gone down to St Augustine's by similar margins.

I agree, not a lot to go by.

What was the result Trinity v Augs?

 

[Snort]

I agree, not a lot to go by.

What was the result Trinity v Augs?

Something like 12-26.