ISA Power Rankings - Week 2
St Augustine's:
Impressive. Very Impressive
Landing in Sydney on Tuesday after a big SANIX Tournament, then 4 days later being faced with the challenge of Joeys @ Joeys is a big ask. But oh boy, did they prove the very few or any doubters wrong. A 31-26 win is, as DaSchmooze said, the result of the round. Additionally, they proved they can still compete without Joe Walsh on the field as he was binned for 10.
A squad that's looking like the best team in the country, I'll say it again, is it another undefeated ISA season from the boys near the beaches?
Oakhill:
Maybe a bit closer than everyone expected, and certainly a bit closer than Oakhill would've expected/wanted. Their surge of form to start the year has certainly plateaued, showing in the game against Joey's 2's. Although, the team has been riddled with injuries, as well as lots of changes weekly.
The last 3 trials will be important in shaping a team that it is ready for a competitive and long season, as well as gaining some form and polishing those combinations.
St Pius:
Another good win for Pius over Trinity on the weekend. As said before I do believe Pius could be anything this year and the results are starting to show they could be a very strong team this season.
It will be interesting to see the results of the coming trials, potentially giving us a better gauge of if this team is the real deal or if it's a hot patch.
Furthermore, Oakhill plays Trinity this week so it will be intriguing to compare results. The boys from Chatswood aren't far from moving up a tier at all...
St Patricks:
This result is a bit underwhelming. You would've hoped the scoreline would've been closer, which is why they've moved down a tier.
Pius just the week before was able to take down Cranbrook while Pats was only able to put one try on the board. Hopefully, for Pats this was just a bump in the road, hopefully picking up form in the weeks to come.
Although on the other hand, it could be a worrying sign, but it is way too unfair to write them off based on a sole performance which is why I still rank St Patricks highly this season.
Kinross:
I'm confused. I was very excited on the prospect of Kinross this year after what seemed like a great result against TAS.
Two similarities for Kinross in the last two weeks. Lots of points scored and not many conceded. The only problem is they've been on each side either week. Last week I mentioned my lingering doubt over their consistency and this has backed my point.
Although, in contrast, I'm hoping Kinross can turn the tides this week and in the coming weeks and can play consistent footy and prove they can be a challenging footy side come ISA season.
St Stanislaus':
A very commendable result for the Bathurst lads, taking it right up to a contender in the GPS competition.
This just shows how tough they can be when at home and should be a warning sign to all teams that they shouldn't be taken lightly when facing them.
I am very interested to see how their trial period finishes up, and with some more positive results, they could easily be bumped up a tier.
St. Gregs:
The Greg’s, Grammar game was cancelled mid week due to weather.
Hopefully moving forward we will see Greg’s prove they can be competitive this ISA season.
