DaSchmooze
Dave Cowper (27)
42 12 to Cranbrook
ISA 2023
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Chris McKivat (8)
Just a couple weeks out from the start of the ISA season, does anyone have any updated ladder predictions after what we’ve seen from these trial games?
DaSchmooze
Dave Cowper (27)
Rond 3 Trials Results:
| Oakhill 24 - 21 |
| Barker 36 - 14 |
| Knox 26 - 13 |
| Cranbrook 47 - 12 |
| Gregs 31 - 25 |
| Aloys 26 - 25 |
| Stannies 15 - 12 |
As predicted, a lot of tight games this weekend. I suspect Barker wold have wanted to put more points on Pats, but Pats try line defence was dogged. An excellent win for Oakhill and I would consider just regard for the tough matches they have played so far. Auggies will be disappointed for the loss but given the ground surface they were on, I dont think we can draw to much from that. Bitterly disappointing for Pius to go down (and on the bell no less) but happy to see Aloys get a win. A good win close win for Stannies over Grammar and they appear to be building nicely.
However, match of the round HAS to go to Gregs. To head to Summer Hill and take on what appears to be a good Trinity side and beat them is no mean feat. Gregs certainly apear to be having some good pre-season form and I hope they are able to continue with it in to the season proper. Well done lads.
Early ISA season predictions - I have one. It's going to be a hard fought year and every game is up for grabs. Oakhill may have a nose in front at this stage, but as for everyone else? Who knows. It's going to be a great season
DaSchmooze
Dave Cowper (27)
Games for this weekend:
| Date: 20-5-23 |
| Grammar host St. Pats |
| Knox host Oakhill |
| Waverley host Auggies |
| Stannies host Cranbrook |
| Kinross host Trinity |
| Gregs host Aloys I dont know what Pius are up to so if anyone knows, post it up here |
DaSchmooze
Dave Cowper (27)
That's weird. What you've quoted above is not what I posted - I'll type it directly into the post itself....
DaSchmooze
Dave Cowper (27)
Re-posted games for this weekend:
Grammar host Pats
Knox host Oakhill
Waverley host Auggies
Stannies host Cranbrook
Kinross host Trinity
Gregs host Aloys
Barker 2nds host Pius (edit)
Grammar host Pats
Knox host Oakhill
Waverley host Auggies
Stannies host Cranbrook
Kinross host Trinity
Gregs host Aloys
Barker 2nds host Pius (edit)
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RedOrDead
Charlie Fox (21)
Here you go DaSchmooze. Addressed it for you. Schoolboys up to their tricks again.
DaSchmooze
Dave Cowper (27)
Sucker punched!!!!! i was wracking my brain thinking how that could have happened.
rugbyrecruitment55
Banned
Pius are out of the equation, can we end this joke as its no longer funny
DaSchmooze
Dave Cowper (27)
Just learned that Pius are playing Barker 2nds this week (Barker 1sts are playing Nudgee)
Lachie Goon
Allen Oxlade (6)
I must concur R/D
I myself brought up a similar issue on the Combined Associated Schools forum but was brutally silenced by the powers that be. This point is that many on these forums' only purpose are to belittle our love for the great game of schoolboy-level rugby. As I attended my nephew's game at St Aloysius College Oval this Saturday (foolishly his father chose not to continue our proud Cranbrook family legacy) he alerted me to the fact that several of his friends are active members of these forums who act only in the purpose to push agendas of their respective schools and add nothing constructive to the table!!! let's hope the rascals can be caught and properly dealt with!!!
In regards to the game, however, it was a delightful affair with Aloys managing to come out with the win in a narrow affair to take out the Ross Fagan Memorial Shield. Special shoutouts must go to St Aloysius #7, who scored a double including the late winning try, although I found it interesting when my nephew referred to him as "Porky Parker". Number #11, also had a terrific game after he was moved back to his traditional position, looked like he was playing with a lot less weight on his shoulders.
Also caught a glimpse of the Aloysius 1st XI football, however, the less said about that the better, with number 11 having an unfortunate game including an own goal and a red card!!!
Viva la Brook for this weekend against Stannies!!!!
JamesPapallo
Frank Nicholson (4)
Yes ill give it a shot.
1. Auggies I think overall they have the best side through forwards and the backs, they have also had convincing wins in the trial games so far except for the hiccup last weekend against knox but the conditions were appalling, give both teams a dry track and it could go either way.
2. Oakhill These boys will still be very strong too, they will definitely be an isa powerhouse im putting them at second purely because i feel like augs will have the upper hand when they play each other.
3. Pats will be a strong side still with their 10 and 15 but i think two people can't win a comp there position in the ladder may change however as it stands I think they will fall into 3RD place.
4.stannies not sure on these lads however in the past years they have cause some upsets so i'll be watching them
5. Kinross i think the country boys will be decent this year as always but i don't think can compete with the sydney schools
6. pius not too sure on them yet i think they may have the potential but ehh i don't think they are up to it
Feel free to oppose this just stating what I think.
Cuz
Herbert Moran (7)
I think you're missing a school from your ladder....
TheRugbyGuru_97
Frank Row (1)
any thoughts on Gregs?
Warratahs recruiment2023
Banned
James my friend youve got it all wrong.
1.) Oakhill is my number one a strong pack followed up by some hard hitting backs i believe these bunch of boys will go all the way this year
2.) pius these boys are fearless with heaps of ticker, i believe they will give oakhill a good run for their money when it comes down to it, a quick backline with heaps of hard hitting ball runners
3.) Augs the boys in green and gold just dont have it this year, there lacking speed in their outside backs, although they do have a couple of key players i just dont think those players will get them over the line, when theres still players in their back row clearly lacking strength and knoweldge of this great came we call rugby union
JamesPapallo
Frank Nicholson (4)
Ahhh yes forgot about them I would say they would be 4th I reckon as they have a few strong individuals so i will have to see how they this year.
putitthroughthehands
Herbert Moran (7)
I think that Greg's are shaping up alright. Had trouble over previous years but were ruthless against View 2's in the trial a few weeks ago. Huge contender if Will Stimson continues to perform.
RUCKS R US
Frank Nicholson (4)
Hello Warratahs recruiment2023,
I tend to disagree with this. Pius have a absorbable backline but are lacking zip in the back 3. You say that they have good ball runners but what I have seen is they have a few good runs then lose the ball and there discipline goes out the window. Especially their No. 8 who gets smashed once or twice and walks around the pitch for the rest of the game with a stupid arm sleeve on. Not to mention he was complaining about high tackles when getting chopped tackled around the ankles. Pius need to fix there mentality after conceding points, and fix body language. It's absolutely pathetic.
Rucker out.
bill clune
Bob McCowan (2)
I completely agree with you on this Rucker. While you mentioned their ball runners being competent, I've noticed a tendency for them to make impressive runs only to lose possession and exhibit a lapse in discipline. As you stated their No. 8, who wears that unnecessary arm sleeve, simply gives up when things aren't going his way which shows that poor attitude that flows throughout the team. Pius urgently needs to address their mentality as it is utterly disgraceful. Their current state of affairs is truly disheartening.
RUCKS R US
Frank Nicholson (4)
Ok thanks for plagiarising exactly what I said, but yes there a side of potential and I think that all they will ever be. To be fair I feel bad for the bloke heard a lot of slander coming from the stands towards him. Can anyone of the youth please explain to me what a "Flop" is I repeatably heard the crowd call the No.8 a "flop". This youth slang makes me feel old.