Yes,they were certainly a joy to watch at the beginning of the season and showed great promise. Knox beat Kings and Riverview, them came up against Newington and were well beaten by New in a very enjoyable match. Hence, early form suggested a promising season for 2017.
Therefore,credit must also go to TKS and SIC for their improved performances. Particularly, View who turned around a heavy defeat by Waverly into a close win.But Green Grocer you appear have a short memory. Remember, the infamous 101-0 defeat of Newington by Scots, only to see New win W27-12 in 2015.
A year can be a long time between Rugby Seasons, boys grow, their skills improve as well as individual fitness. There is nothing as suggested by Wristman, that cannot addressed that will enable a better season for 2018. Hence, to suggest a repeat of this year for 2018, could prove to be somewhat inaccurate.Also, some of the performances of the 2nd XV and 16As also gives me hope for 2018.
Yes, Scots can be expected to be contenders next year and they have developed a superb winning culture. My belief that Joeys and Kings are teams to beat in 2018, stems from their strong performances as 16As in 2016. Although, the largely Year 11 Newington, 2nd XV have beaten them both this year. Yes, we do play Kings this Saturday and I will be interested if Newington, can repeat the Pre-Season results in the 16As W55-17 and 2nd XV W27-5. But we are playing TKS on their home ground and improved performances can be expected from TKS.