CAS Rugby 2023

[moa999]

I've got no iron in the fire for many years, so no need for the personal attack.

Kids change schools for various reasons.
A handful of 'better players' arriving in the senior years is to be expected - most private schools get bigger as you go through the years.

I suggest you go back and look at the history of GPS schools in the 80/90s and early 2010s where you had the majority of teams replaced in the senior years at a number of schools.
Things kind of came to ahead in the Basketball season of 2013.

 

[BlackBlue]

Can I ask how many teams Barker has in the 16s these days?
How many opens this year?

Looking at the fixtures in the 16’s they have 2 teams and in the opens they have 5.

 

[Crashy]

ok thanks
ordinary numbers. I guess when you offer table tennis as a winter sport you're going to struggle to fill 4 teams like Barker did 20 years ago...

 

[BlackBlue]

ok thanks
ordinary numbers. I guess when you offer table tennis as a winter sport you're going to struggle to fill 4 teams like Barker did 20 years ago...

And depth will become more challenging with the girls…

 

[Ziggy]

And depth will become more challenging with the girls…

there will definitely be teething problems with a transition to co-ed and the same will be experienced at Cranbrook when they start to transition but the goal for these to schools should be to have a similar rugby program (and BBQ) as Oakhill.

 

[Homer]

Last year there was 15 games between Knox and Barker to finish the year for the Headmasters Cup. Knox won 13.
It would be great to get all schools with 20+ teams again but i think those days have passed. As for the girls reducing numbers, Kinross only has 70 boys in each year and does manage to field a few C teams.

Unfortunately, the big clash 16A game won't be on Knox 1.

 

[Hankspank]

there will definitely be teething problems with a transition to co-ed and the same will be experienced at Cranbrook when they start to transition but the goal for these to schools should be to have a similar rugby program (and BBQ) as Oakhill.

Oakhill is Co-Ed as well but only for Yr 11 & 12

 

[Ziggy]

Oakhill is Co-Ed as well but only for Yr 11 & 12

didn't know that - thanks for that

well then they should all aim to have a BBQ similar to Oakhill!

 

[BlackBlue]

Last year there was 15 games between Knox and Barker to finish the year for the Headmasters Cup. Knox won 13.
It would be great to get all schools with 20+ teams again but i think those days have passed. As for the girls reducing numbers, Kinross only has 70 boys in each year and does manage to field a few C teams.

Unfortunately, the big clash 16A game won't be on Knox 1.

Yes it on Knox 1 at 12pm

 

[Halfbackenthusiast]

there will definitely be teething problems with a transition to co-ed and the same will be experienced at Cranbrook when they start to transition but the goal for these to schools should be to have a similar rugby program (and BBQ) as Oakhill.

This bbq has really left a mark on you ziggy. That good huh?

 

[Ziggy]

This bbq has really left a mark on you ziggy. That good huh?

I love a good bacon and egg roll or steak roll at school rugby.
Oakhill has been the best so far although I didn't try the coffee as I am not a risk taker when it comes to coffee
So far my rating on schools this year (only 3 away games so far)...
Riverview was average and expensive.
Barker was good value for money but that was up at Cliff Oval so don't know about in the school itself.
Will report back next week on what Trinity has to offer this weekend

 

[Homer]

Yes it on Knox 1 at 12pm

Correct, apologies. Good to see they have moved it from Gillespie Oval.

 

[Rugby888]

Trinity stun Barker to move within one win of 'drought breaking' CAS title - Rugby News

Trinity stunned defending CAS premiers Barker and claimed a 23-22 victory to move within one win of a breakthrough CAS premiership. After losing to Knox...

rugbynews.net.au

 

[Union on Top]

The 16’s is a strong age group across the board so the teams that have a good mix of boys playing a second year of 1st’s with the new talent in year 11 will be competitive. 2024 will be a tight contest with Waverley, Knox & Barker fighting for the title. Happy for Cranbrook being a lot more competitive but earlier posts stating not many have played footy outside of school will ensure they fall short again. You can’t expect boys to develop/improve with only playing 10 games of footy per year. Most 13-16 a grade players play 3 times that throughout the year.

Cranbrook will be alright next year, but will be very good in 2025. There are only boys on scholarships this year in the 1s from year 11 (4). There should be about 4 boys in the 1s next year from year 11 who are currently in the 2s. Should be 4-5 from the 16s who play 1s and then most likely 2-3 boys coming in on scholarships.

 

[BlackBlue]

Th

That’s great news. We need a strong CAS comp

 

[workingdasnipe]

Cranbrook will be alright next year, but will be very good in 2025. There are only boys on scholarships this year in the 1s from year 11 (4). There should be about 4 boys in the 1s next year from year 11 who are currently in the 2s. Should be 4-5 from the 16s who play 1s and then most likely 2-3 boys coming in on scholarships.

Have almost 2 hands full of scholarships, yet haven't won a game...

Can not say scholarships are the answer.

 

[Gazball]

My early guess at Knox 1sts for 2024 with their current teams. Will be strong! All 16s coming through are Gen blue and lots of returning backs with 1sts experience.

1. Billy Lloyd (2nds)
2. Seb Gyngell (2nds)
3. Harper Strachan (2nds)
4. Ethan Howarth (2nds)
5. Ollie Ryan (16s)
6. Tom Haslam (16s)
7. Jarvis Orr (16s)
8. Heath Turner (1sts)
9. Nick Layton (16s)
10. Tye Jecks (1sts)
11. Archie Tunks (16s)
12. Max Roach (1sts)
13. Reilly Caswell (1sts)
14. Dylan Hall (2nds)
15. Henry Colvin (1sts)

 

[Rugby friend]

Last year there was 15 games between Knox and Barker to finish the year for the Headmasters Cup. Knox won 13.
It would be great to get all schools with 20+ teams again but i think those days have passed. As for the girls reducing numbers, Kinross only has 70 boys in each year and does manage to field a few C teams.

Unfortunately, the big clash 16A game won't be on Knox 1.

16As on Knox 1 at 12 noon

 

[Jumping_jack]

My early guess at Knox 1sts for 2024 with their current teams. Will be strong! All 16s coming through are Gen blue and lots of returning backs with 1sts experience.

1. Billy Lloyd (2nds)
2. Seb Gyngell (2nds)
3. Harper Strachan (2nds)
4. Ethan Howarth (2nds)
5. Ollie Ryan (16s)
6. Tom Haslam (16s)
7. Jarvis Orr (16s)
8. Heath Turner (1sts)
9. Nick Layton (16s)
10. Tye Jecks (1sts)
11. Archie Tunks (16s)
12. Max Roach (1sts)
13. Reilly Caswell (1sts)
14. Dylan Hall (2nds)
15. Henry Colvin (1sts)

Look, I really think Knox are going to go hard finding some players. Because that is a weak Knox team for their centenary.

 

[wiggy smalls]

Barker looking fierce this week with players along the likes of matthew hanley coming back from a minor stubbed toe injury. looking to make a big impact with a quote on quote “target on that lanky 2nd row” looks like ned ericsson will have his work set out for him this week. news from knox sheds as tom smith has impressed coaches with his “nudge nado’s” and will look to be starting 10 this week. also looks like brother of Matthew and Ryan hanley jake hanley will be looking to debut being the 3rd hanley brother to follow 1st XV Glory behind brother Ryan hanley who found his glory playing for mater maria college. knox have decided to make the game more fair due to barkers injury’s and have decided to start jake fulton. its looking like it will be a nail bitter this week at knox!