Halfbackenthusiast
Ted Fahey (11)
Wow, sounds like an epic game
CAS Rugby 2023
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FoleyBealeFolau
Ward Prentice (10)
28-26
rod skellet
Desmond Connor (43)
Sorry for no updates. was called home.
rod skellet
Desmond Connor (43)
I did not see the incident.
FoleyBealeFolau
Ward Prentice (10)
A game for the ages
rugbyGandG
Bob McCowan (2)
Seems to be a reoccurring theme with dodgy referees and Cranbrook..
megarugbyman
Frank Nicholson (4)
Ft. Cranbrook v Waverley 25-28
Absolute heartbreak for Cranbrook. As a mutual fans perspective, I do think the ref helped Waverley get back into the game, not more could’ve been done for Cranbrook.
An exceptional game non the less, both teams were full of quality
Absolute heartbreak for Cranbrook. As a mutual fans perspective, I do think the ref helped Waverley get back into the game, not more could’ve been done for Cranbrook.
An exceptional game non the less, both teams were full of quality
Ziggy
Herbert Moran (7)
Belter of a game - so entertaining.
Cranbrook blew that game as they scored 3 tries down their left and never went back. Up 25-11 hey should've put that game to bed.
But it was a never say die attitude from Waverley and although they dropped alot of ball, they ate metres through the middle - Cranbrooks defence couldn't cope and in particular with the Waverley pick and drive.
I do think Ref was bit harsh in the end but I also think he was harsh on Waverley with some of the releasing ball calls.
In the end a great win.
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On another note, 13A's game I saw a horrific sight where a Cranbrook boy copped a major injury - from all reports it was a dislocated knee and a compound fracture of the tibia. The screams were horrific.
Just hope he has a speedy recovery.
Cranbrook blew that game as they scored 3 tries down their left and never went back. Up 25-11 hey should've put that game to bed.
But it was a never say die attitude from Waverley and although they dropped alot of ball, they ate metres through the middle - Cranbrooks defence couldn't cope and in particular with the Waverley pick and drive.
I do think Ref was bit harsh in the end but I also think he was harsh on Waverley with some of the releasing ball calls.
In the end a great win.
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On another note, 13A's game I saw a horrific sight where a Cranbrook boy copped a major injury - from all reports it was a dislocated knee and a compound fracture of the tibia. The screams were horrific.
Just hope he has a speedy recovery.
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Eyes Up Footy
Allen Oxlade (6)
My thoughts from Queens Park:
Firstly, what a game - one of the better schoolboy games I’ve seen in my time. It was a perfect day for running rugby and that’s what we got from all the grades. Both schools had great crowds with both hills almost at capacity, as well as the far touchline filled with old boys.
The game started with a Waverley penalty goal to go up 3 - 0. Mackenzie (Cranbrook 6) then got the boys in white in front. Cranbrook when into half time with a 1 point lead and came into the second firing with two quick tries to Patterson (9) and Mackenzie (6). Waverley then hit back with two of their own close to the posts, making it easy for Turinui (10) to convert. Cranbrook were leading by 1 with not long to go when the referee started making some dodgy calls inside Cranbrook’s half. Waverley built phases in the 22 only to send the ball back to Sinclair-Harris who kicked a clutch field goal on the bell to give Waverley the lead and the break the Cranbrook hearts.
My standout players for Cranbrook - Patterson (9), Mackenzie (6), and Melvey (15), and for Waverley - Turinui (10), Pule (1), and Sinclair-Harris (12). A lot of talent on display this afternoon. Well done to Waverley in the end, but Cranbrook players should hold their heads high.
Firstly, what a game - one of the better schoolboy games I’ve seen in my time. It was a perfect day for running rugby and that’s what we got from all the grades. Both schools had great crowds with both hills almost at capacity, as well as the far touchline filled with old boys.
The game started with a Waverley penalty goal to go up 3 - 0. Mackenzie (Cranbrook 6) then got the boys in white in front. Cranbrook when into half time with a 1 point lead and came into the second firing with two quick tries to Patterson (9) and Mackenzie (6). Waverley then hit back with two of their own close to the posts, making it easy for Turinui (10) to convert. Cranbrook were leading by 1 with not long to go when the referee started making some dodgy calls inside Cranbrook’s half. Waverley built phases in the 22 only to send the ball back to Sinclair-Harris who kicked a clutch field goal on the bell to give Waverley the lead and the break the Cranbrook hearts.
My standout players for Cranbrook - Patterson (9), Mackenzie (6), and Melvey (15), and for Waverley - Turinui (10), Pule (1), and Sinclair-Harris (12). A lot of talent on display this afternoon. Well done to Waverley in the end, but Cranbrook players should hold their heads high.
Ziggy
Herbert Moran (7)
Can add to that list the number 7 for Waverley, Ollie Aboud and the number 3 for Cranbrook who was an absolute work horse.
Eyes Up Footy
Allen Oxlade (6)
Yep Aboud was fantastic - was dangerous with ball in hand and was great at the breakdown, should be highly considered for CAS. Ah-Colt does that each week for Cranbrook, another serious contender for CAS.
As an eye witness, I can add that peculiar could be deemed as an understatement! And this is coming from a neutral spectator. Countless errors from the ref, that penalty at the end had confirmed it for me. At the end of the day Waverly won but that was quite an underwhelming victory if one could exist, considering Cranbrook seemed like they played the better game of rugby.
Jumping_jack
Ward Prentice (10)
A neutral spectator that attended the game and thought to make a new account on green and gold to comment on schoolboy footy?
That’s weird.
Jumping_jack
Ward Prentice (10)
Like the dubious Waverley yellow card that once issued Cranbrook scored two tries from?
Jumping_jack
Ward Prentice (10)
If you thought ref was dubious, You should have seen the Cranbrook v Waverley game of 2022. Not only the worst field ever played on, but the ref carried Cranbrook to a draw.
Ah well even after the professionalisation of the Cranbrook rugby program over the last 3 years, they have not yet beaten one of the big 3 CAS teams. Despite throwing everything they can at it. Sometimes culture is too built in to change.
Famed_Star
Allen Oxlade (6)
What a game by Waverley. That Waverley never say die attitude is alive and well.
The field goal by Sinclair Harris to win, the incredible performances by Aboud and Turinui.
Waverley the better team on the day and deserved winners.
Cranbrook would be disappointed. They have invested heavily in rugby, and only won 3 games from 15 in total Against Waverley today. And two of those were against lower ranked teams!
Well done to Waverley and all the staff and players. A great game of footy by the men in blue and gold.
The field goal by Sinclair Harris to win, the incredible performances by Aboud and Turinui.
Waverley the better team on the day and deserved winners.
Cranbrook would be disappointed. They have invested heavily in rugby, and only won 3 games from 15 in total Against Waverley today. And two of those were against lower ranked teams!
Well done to Waverley and all the staff and players. A great game of footy by the men in blue and gold.
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Famed_Star
Allen Oxlade (6)
Cranbrook need to blame someone for the loss. Why not the ref?