NotStraight
Bob McCowan (2)
Yes, the Grand final. They go up against Randwick Boys High school.
ISA 2023
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DaSchmooze
Jim Clark (26)
How did they go?
NotStraight
Bob McCowan (2)
25 - 18 Central Coast Grammar way. Great ending, 18 - 18 at fulltime. Then headed into extra time, with their 9 scoring in the second half of extra time.
DaSchmooze
Jim Clark (26)
Great news! Would dearly love one of the ISA Div 2 group to step up to Div 1. It's a numbers game of course and they may not have it but on talent alone, it would be great to see them (or any other Div 2 team) come onboard.
NotStraight
Bob McCowan (2)
Unfortunately with the quality of footy I saw they could barely beat anyone in the 2nds comp let alone 1sts. I think if they did join Div 1 it would be like GPS with them playing in the 3rds comp. If they could develop their players and skill levels they could slowly move their way up the ranks.
RugbyTears
Chris McKivat (8)
Not that long ago, there was a "Div 3" in ISA where the 3rd XVs from Div 1 also played 1st XV from Scots Bathurst, Oxley Grammar and Blue Mts Grammar. Used to be a very competitive comp. There were after match functions with speeches and exchange of gifts along with food at Scots, Oxley and Blue Mts. Those schools were great hosts. The Cs for each age group from the 'bigger' schools would also play against the 3 Div 3 schools. Not sure whatever happened to their rugby program - I guess Scots & All Saints are in Div 2 ISA since the two schools have amalgamated.
DaSchmooze
Jim Clark (26)
Yes thoughts are with his family and the extended College community out there. Very sad news indeed.
RedOrDead
Charlie Fox (21)
Tahs u15 squad released. Oakhill was the largest contributor to the squad with 6/26 being from Oakhill, with the next biggest contributor being Kings with 4/26 and Newington with 3/26. So effectively a quarter of the squad... must be a special age group coming out of Castle Hill.
Btw I don't believe there was a single Joeys representative.
Btw I don't believe there was a single Joeys representative.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Yeah, no Joeys, View, Knox
Bit of a strange age group for a lot of the players around but I am glad to see 8/26 from the State Schools/'non known' Rugby Schools.
Bit of a strange age group for a lot of the players around but I am glad to see 8/26 from the State Schools/'non known' Rugby Schools.
NotStraight
Bob McCowan (2)
Would not be surprised if a few of those Oakhill boys get a run in 1s next year.
DaSchmooze
Jim Clark (26)
Yeah I saw that to. Good result from them and indicative of the work that goes in to the program up there.
RedOrDead
Charlie Fox (21)
@Hankspank please see above.
"Tahs u15 squad released. Oakhill was the largest contributor to the squad with 6/26 being from Oakhill, with the next biggest contributor being Kings with 4/26 and Newington with 3/26. So effectively a quarter of the squad... must be a special age group coming out of Castle Hill."
"Tahs u15 squad released. Oakhill was the largest contributor to the squad with 6/26 being from Oakhill, with the next biggest contributor being Kings with 4/26 and Newington with 3/26. So effectively a quarter of the squad... must be a special age group coming out of Castle Hill."
rugboy
Jim Clark (26)
It is a much different spread. Yes, no Joeys but the best 15 yo Justice from Joeys is playing up an age in the Tahs 16s and would have been a walk-up starter
propsarespeedy
Ted Thorn (20)
Unfortunate that 5/6 are a year young in the year above, Im unsure of Sam Polley but Darcey Feltham, Hasani Bloomfield, Ben Visagie and Flynn Farrel all are in the 2025 class but are 2026 age. Interesting stuff.
rugboy
Jim Clark (26)
Sam Polley is also 2025 class unfortunately
RugbyTears
Chris McKivat (8)
With regards to Oakhill, of the 6 x U15 Waratah squad, 4 of them will be in their ‘Opens’ age group next year. They also got 3 boys coming back who were involved in the recent triangular series vs Tonga. So, they certainly have depth, and it is timely to acknowledge the contribution of the late Mr Andrew Wisemental. He was not only their 1st XV coach but had a massive contribution to ensuring boys in the lower age groups stay engaged and committed to Oakhill rugby. He was instrumental in manifesting a positive rugby culture across the school – as shown by their numbers in every age group year after year. RIP, Wisey ....
Backintheolddays
Billy Sheehan (19)
Kudos to Dural rugby club as well. Developed these kids exceptionally pre high school. Great to see these fantastic teams come through, will strength the program for a decade.
hope they hold onto them
PASS MASTER
Frank Row (1)
Yes the contribution Andrew Wismantel made to Oakhill rugby will be never forgotten.
The current yr 11s that played first xv this year and the inclusion of some very talented young players will lift Oakhill
next season.
They will be playing for Wisey . I expect to see a very driven and different side next year.
The current yr 11s that played first xv this year and the inclusion of some very talented young players will lift Oakhill
next season.
They will be playing for Wisey . I expect to see a very driven and different side next year.
