CAS Rugby 2023

[JohnnyOhns]

I know this year Cranbrook has 7 teams in the opens, which shows how much the program has grown over the last few years. I remember a time where Cranbrook could barely field a 3rd XV! Fielding 7 teams is great for a school that in recent times has been considered as a program with no depth. I think Cranbrook is slowly evolving into a higher quality rugby school (Especially with this years 1st XV) which is great news for all of CAS as it makes the competition more competitive instead of the same 3 teams always dominating.

 

[Jumping_jack]

I know this year Cranbrook has 7 teams in the opens, which shows how much the program has grown over the last few years. I remember a time where Cranbrook could barely field a 3rd XV! Fielding 7 teams is great for a school that in recent times has been considered as a program with no depth. I think Cranbrook is slowly evolving into a higher quality rugby school (Especially with this years 1st XV) which is great news for all of CAS as it makes the competition more competitive instead of the same 3 teams always dominating.

Don’t drop out of the Kings game next year and we might believe the program is taking itself seriously. Cranbrook have a good team every 5/6 years and claim to be world beaters, then go back wanting to play teams like Pius once they can’t be bothered to keep it going. They will get picked at CAS no doubt, they look like superstars with the teams they play, but last year showed the disaster that was.

 

[JohnnyOhns]

Don’t drop out of the Kings game next year and we might believe the program is taking itself seriously. Cranbrook have a good team every 5/6 years and claim to be world beaters, then go back wanting to play teams like Pius once they can’t be bothered to keep it going. They will get picked at CAS no doubt, they look like superstars with the teams they play, but last year showed the disaster that was.

I'm fairly certain kings dropped out of the trial game, claiming that 'they weren't ready for it, and needed more training.' So maybe check your sources before you make claims like that. This years team is also a significant improvement on last years outfit, with a few new faces around the squad and old faces with some experience under their belt.

 

[Jumping_jack]

I'm fairly certain kings dropped out of the trial game, claiming that 'they weren't ready for it, and needed more training.' So maybe check your sources before you make claims like that. This years team is also a significant improvement on last years outfit, with a few new faces around the squad and old faces with some experience under their belt.

Don’t worry mate, Pius will be ready for you next year at home.

 

[WLF3]

Chances are you're a Waverley kid on a forum trying to troll people who actually want to discuss the CAS comp. College of knowledge never fails to make me laugh.

Relax Johnny, JJ is not a kid, and I think there is no need for anyone to have a crack at any of our schools, they are all terrific, may have some misgivings, BUT let's be honest, we all live in a bubble. Boys who attend any of these schools should ALL be grateful.

Now back to footy.
Sat is shaping up as a cracker, particularly for Cranbrook and the Waves, for several reasons.

1. It's the opening game of the comp, so EVERY school will be pumped.
2. The weather is looking terrific, which means the footy should be free flowing, not a bog.
3. This particular game is a local derby, many people know each other well, and Cranbrook typically win the Cricket in summer, and the winter season is usually the domain of the Waves.
4. There are several school reunions, and numerous more people than normal will be there as Cranbrook are confident.

4.45pm will tell!

We welcome you to Death Valley!

 

[JohnnyOhns]

Yeah good luck Brook. With 5 or 6 reunions on, enjoy your warm up.

Can't argue with that one mate. Death valley is no doubt the hardest place for any team to play in CAS and GPS. No one enjoys playing there. Looking forward to a great match.

 

[Snort]

Don't know where "Death Valley" came from. In my day, we called it "Concrete Park", because the surface was rock hard.

 

[WLF3]

Don't know where "Death Valley" came from. In my day, we called it "Concrete Park", because the surface was rock hard.

Ok Snort, for once I have some history for you.

I was at the same match up v Brook a few years ago, and a good Cranbrook mate of mine said "We used to always dread playing at Death Valley, in fact, we used to look at the season schedule when it came out to check".

Dumbfounded I said, "Death Valley?" and the answer was "Yep the surrounding hills, and we used to get hammered".
Which isn't always the case!
So it was given to us by others, NOT named by us.

We do like the gift though

There is also a little sign above the locker room door, that all the boys slap as they leave for the game, which has been there for many years,, it says, you are at Queens Park INTW.
These initials are prevalent on most/every mouth guard, such is the passion.

Cheers Ol Rival!

 

[Eyes Up Footy]

Sat is shaping up as a cracker, particularly for Cranbrook and the Waves. We welcome you to Death Valley!

Will you be in attendance WLF? I’m hoping to catch all of the opens games and hopefully the 16A’s as well

 

[CAS Fanatic]

Ok Snort, for once I have some history for you.

I was at the same match up v Brook a few years ago, and a good Cranbrook mate of mine said "We used to always dread playing at Death Valley, in fact, we used to look at the season schedule when it came out to check".

Dumbfounded I said, "Death Valley?" and the answer was "Yep the surrounding hills, and we used to get hammered".
Which isn't always the case!
So it was given to us by others, NOT named by us.

We do like the gift though

There is also a little sign above the locker room door, that all the boys slap as they leave for the game, which has been there for many years,, it says, you are at Queens Park INTW.
These initials are prevalent on most/every mouth guard, such is the passion.

Cheers Ol Rival!

Seeing as we are upon a new era of rugby and the fact there is nothing intimidating about a public park, the boys these days refer to it as good old Queens Park 1. Jokes aside, I'm keen for some Saturday arvo footy, also will be interesting to see how the 16As hold up, I hear Waverly have a strong line up aswell as Cranbrook who beat the undefeated St Augustines side who had played the likes of Joeys and Knox.

 

[WLF3]

Will you be in attendance WLF? I’m hoping to catch all of the opens games and hopefully the 16A’s as well

Eyes, Wouldn't be anywhere else, can't wait, this is what it is all about, and being close friends with a number of Brook parents, the fever is building.
I will be there early, so if you want to say g'day, let me know.

 

[WLF3]

Seeing as we are upon a new era of rugby and the fact there is nothing intimidating about a public park, the boys these days refer to it as good old Queens Park 1. Jokes aside, I'm keen for some Saturday arvo footy, also will be interesting to see how the 16As hold up, I hear Waverly have a strong line up aswell as Cranbrook who beat the undefeated St Augustines side who had played the likes of Joeys and Knox.

Well CAS F, if the Cranbrook 16as beat Auggies then it will be a terrific game.
Sounds like you, like all of us, are pumped for a huge day!

P.S. Referring to it as just old QP, is nice, and yep, nothing intimidating about Death Valley.

 

[JackJill]

Tips for the games this week.

Cranbrook v Waves - Waves will get up, a full-strength team except for 1 season-ending injured player, they are a very good side still! People forget their rough start to the season, they have slowly regained momentum with recent acknowledgeable wins over decent sides. The difference for Cranbrook this season has been their large aggressive forward pack. Waves have just the same amount of size and aggression within their own pack, add on some very talented and dangerous backs and they should show Cranbrook that they are not a bottom 3 CAS team. I would not count Cranbrook out of this game though.

Barker v Aloys - Barker 20+ (expect an Aloys try or two!)

Knox v Trinity - Again, not too much to be said about this one, Knox 30+.

 

[BlackBlue]

Seeing as we are upon a new era of rugby and the fact there is nothing intimidating about a public park, the boys these days refer to it as good old Queens Park 1. Jokes aside, I'm keen for some Saturday arvo footy, also will be interesting to see how the 16As hold up, I hear Waverly have a strong line up aswell as Cranbrook who beat the undefeated St Augustines side who had played the likes of Joeys and Knox.

Knox 16As are also undefeated overcoming Newington, Joeys, Shore, Oakhill, Pats and a draw in monsoonal conditions against Auggies..I think Cranbrook, Waves and Barker will be very competitive and enjoyable footy to watch

 

[Ziggy]

Don't know where "Death Valley" came from. In my day, we called it "Concrete Park", because the surface was rock hard.

That cricket pitch is a killer

 

[Ziggy]

Will you be in attendance WLF? I’m hoping to catch all of the opens games and hopefully the 16A’s as well

You need to come down and watch the mighty 13As as well

 

[Homer]

My Predicted 1st xv CAS Lineup

1. Pule (waves)
2. Meagher (trinity)
3. Hill (barker)
4. Ericson (knox)
5. Van Wyk (barker)
6. Tofeano (waverley)
7. Aboud (waverley)
8. Talaileva (barker)
9. Hatten-Ward (trinity)
10. Patea (waverly)
11. Allen (cranbrook)
12. Wheals (barker)
13. Enasio (knox)
14. Chandler-Sullivan (barker)
15. Poynton (barker)

Well since Barker have now locked in all four coaching roles in CAS 1s and 2s i think you have underdone how many Barker boys will be selected, even if Knox win the comp.

 

[Jumping_jack]

Well since Barker have now locked in all four coaching roles in CAS 1s and 2s i think you have underdone how many Barker boys will be selected, even if Knox win the comp.

Hopefully they learned the lesson from last year after CAS were pummelled by GPS. Other kids from other schools are good at rugby too.

 

[JohnnyOhns]

Well since Barker have now locked in all four coaching roles in CAS 1s and 2s i think you have underdone how many Barker boys will be selected, even if Knox win the comp.

I've heard Nick Hill has an injury that is set to sideline him for a while syndesmosis i believe, and that he isn't playing in the prop role anymore. He has lost a lot of weight and is playing 8. However, I think Ah-Colt (Cranbrook) or Goodard (Knox) could fill in this role of tighthead well. A lot of depth in this position this year will prove as a headache for selectors as both are well capable of playing CAS 1's.

 

[2 + 2]

Don't know where "Death Valley" came from. In my day, we called it "Concrete Park", because the surface was rock hard.

In my day we questioned could Waverley even class themselves as a private school with the Queens park facilities akin of the Government variety.