Forwardpack101
Frank Nicholson (4)
Let us know how this goes for those going
ISA 2024
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Choptackle
Chris McKivat (8)
Auggies escape vs Pius in one of their worst performed games of the season, 34-30 Auggies win.
Augs got up ….only by 4 against Pius. Unsure of actual score
RahRahRugby
Sydney Middleton (9)
That seems like The Great Escape.
Must've been a fired-up Pius team that has sent a warning shot to the rest of the ISA. Auggies will have another game this weekend to reinstall that confidence, then the Premiership-defining game against Oakhill.
This will undoubtedly plant a seed of belief and confidence inside that Oakhill team, and on the other hand might be a wake-up call to the Auggies boys that teams won't go out without a fight.
In saying this Auggies were able to win - 3 days after their last game - without their starting 2,6,8,12 & 15. Although if this is a warning sign, I do believe Oakhill has the X-Factor to maybe sneak a win. Should be a great match either way.
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Forwardpack101
Frank Nicholson (4)
Any idea of junior age group best teams for the A’s from 13-16
Choptackle
Chris McKivat (8)
The Auggies star halfback blank, went down in the first 5 minutes with an injury, looks to not did not return the rest of the game as a precaution.
RahRahRugby
Sydney Middleton (9)
That's very unfortunate news, especially considering the player he is. Wishing him a speedy recovery whatever the injury may be.
I believe that Auggies have the edge over Oakhill in every age group except maybe the 16s and that really depends on how many Oakhill u16s are playing up in the 1st XV at Oakhill.
Oakhill arguably have the strongest u16 squad by far, but most of them play in the 1st XV with a few floating between the teams.
One thing's for sure, it's going to be a cracker of a day at Rat Park on the 3rd August with the back to Auggies day against Oakhill. Get you tickets now
Maul of Duty
Ward Prentice (10)
The game will either be close or a blowout. This all depends on the discipline of the Oakhill team. On far too many occasions over many seasons, the discipline of the Oakhill sides has let them down. It is very frustrating to watch at times.
RahRahRugby
Sydney Middleton (9)
RahRah's Sacred Tips - Round 3
Oakhill vs Kinross
Oakhill by 17 Bottles of Mustard
St Patricks vs St Pius
St Pius by 12 Acai Bowls
St Gregs vs St Augustine's
Auggies by 50 Beachside House Parties
Oakhill vs Kinross
Oakhill by 17 Bottles of Mustard
St Patricks vs St Pius
St Pius by 12 Acai Bowls
St Gregs vs St Augustine's
Auggies by 50 Beachside House Parties
RahRahRugby
Sydney Middleton (9)
Reports coming out of Oakhill all but confirm that Sam Polley will be the new Inside Centre for the foreseeable future.
It will be interesting to watch how the combinations flow as the position was an integral part of their team, previously filled by the now-injured Joe Harvey.
It will be interesting to watch how the combinations flow as the position was an integral part of their team, previously filled by the now-injured Joe Harvey.
JackJill
Ted Fahey (11)
Yes, but Auggies beat Pius by 4 points, and reports suggest it could've swung in either sides favour.
I've seen many Oakhill games in my time, and I have to say,
Oakhill plays best as underdogs.
Choptackle
Chris McKivat (8)
The Pius game may not be a great reflection, Auggies were missing the majority of their starting team in their 2,6,8,9,12,15 .
If we want to go back and compare to prior scores let’s not forget, Oakhill beat Joeys 2s only by 2 points, on the same day Auggies downed Joeys 1s and had beaten Joeys 2s by 25 only weeks prior. Further, Shore beat Oakhill by 40-0, Auggies beat shore, at their home just last weekend.
Oakhill will especially want to bounce back against the exact same Auggies team from last year when they Auggies absolutely took them apart on Oakhills home turf. Auggies have not lost a single game this year, personally I can’t see Oakhill being the one to do it to them. This becomes an even tougher assignment when they travel to Narrabeen against this undefeated Auggies team.
You’ll notice the majority of my message is just plain facts. Good luck to Oakhill, let’s hope they can provide an entertaining game, in which this fixture always is!
Who knows what could happen on the day…
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Scrum Things Never Change
Bob McCowan (2)
It really is a flip of the coin on the day for 13-15s, particularly for AUG & OAK. There is a wide range of ability in the As sides, across each school. ie. in these age groups, a number of them are def not A grade players yet.I believe that Auggies have the edge over Oakhill in every age group except maybe the 16s and that really depends on how many Oakhill u16s are playing up in the 1st XV at Oakhill.
Oakhill arguably have the strongest u16 squad by far, but most of them play in the 1st XV with a few floating between the teams.
One thing's for sure, it's going to be a cracker of a day at Rat Park on the 3rd August with the back to Auggies day against Oakhill. Get you tickets now
A number of boys in these age groups, are also playing out of their best positions for school rugby, vs what they play in SJRU. The stronger players are often placed into areas of weakness for the team, irrespective if it’s the boy’s best position.
Soupnasty
Allen Oxlade (6)
Your facts fail to mention that Shore played with 14 players and subbed off their first 15 at half time.
Choptackle
Chris McKivat (8)
I’m pretty sure all that matter is that they won , the facts say Auggies won the game, did they not?
RealRuckWarden
Frank Row (1)
Um Actually... While Oakhill were given Backshots by Shore, the score was only 40-17. And Keep in mind superstar #15 Tom Halmarick went down at half time, who could have well and truly led a comeback.
Soupnasty
Allen Oxlade (6)
Well, you mentioned a whole bunch of excuses for why Auggies were lucky to scrape the win against Pius (in a comp game)
But then fail to accept the same logic for the trial game against Shore.
Choptackle
Chris McKivat (8)
At the end of the day they won both the games, can’t argue against that mate!
RahRahRugby
Sydney Middleton (9)
Yes, Auggies are a top team in the state, but don’t count out Oakhill too early. I was at the Oakhill/Shore game, and if some refereeing decisions and ball bounces had gone Oakhill's way, the score could have been much more tight. In the Joey's 2s match, the scoreline didn't reflect the game. Oakhill dropped the ball over the line in the wet conditions, missing out on numerous tries, while also trying to execute a gameplan that didn't quite suit the day's conditions.
Auggies, playing at home, should be favourites, but Oakhill is more than capable of pulling off a tough win. Additionally, Auggies beat a weakened Joey's team without key players like Justice. Again, as Soupnasty mentioned, Auggies were advantaged as Shore took their 1sts off at halftime (HT: Shore 10-7 Auggies) and then suffered a questionable red card.
Anyway it's all talk until the real deal. May the Rugby Gods give us a belter of a game.
On another note I've heard Blank has broken his wrist. If true, he will be out for the rest of the season you'd assume.
Auggies, playing at home, should be favourites, but Oakhill is more than capable of pulling off a tough win. Additionally, Auggies beat a weakened Joey's team without key players like Justice. Again, as Soupnasty mentioned, Auggies were advantaged as Shore took their 1sts off at halftime (HT: Shore 10-7 Auggies) and then suffered a questionable red card.
Anyway it's all talk until the real deal. May the Rugby Gods give us a belter of a game.
On another note I've heard Blank has broken his wrist. If true, he will be out for the rest of the season you'd assume.