TheBlumpkinEnthusiast
Stan Wickham (3)
Good to see a bit of common sense coming out of NSW Health- and good to see the GPS not capitulating to the demands of the crazed media. Bring on round 1! Or is it round 2 now?
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NSW AAGPS 2020
- Thread starter Joker
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Since you have been here a mere 5 minutes the you wouldn't know why each week I tip shore.
Because deep down, even inside the black hearts of Jesuits, there is a desire for all men to see some goodness to come this world. Shore struggle, but unlike others, they have not quit, have not turned their back on the 1st and 2nd XV competition, but they still fight on. Underdogs to the end and hence they have won my support NOT snide derision like others heap upon them. READ the AAGPS 2017, 2018, 2019 threads and you will see I have been hoping that Shore turn it around. I have tipped them to beat everyone Scots, Kings, Newington, Disgracious and even Joeys in 2017 (we were ordinary) BUT tip them I have knowing one day they shall prevail.
Finally, my judgement has never been precise. God knows old timers here know this. They come for my humor, food reviews, nicknames, coffee updates, pie comparisons, BBQ menus and not my astute rugby nous. If I had this I wouldn't be here. I tip with my heart, stomach and my extensive knowledge of GPS rugby history.
TheBlumpkinEnthusiast
Stan Wickham (3)
Since you have been here a mere 5 minutes the you wouldn't know why each week I tip shore.
Because deep down, even inside the black hearts of Jesuits, there is a desire for all men to see some goodness to come this world. Shore struggle, but unlike others, they have not quit, have not turned their back on the 1st and 2nd XV competition, but they still fight on. Underdogs to the end and hence they have won my support NOT snide derision like others heap upon them. READ the AAGPS 2017, 2018, 2019 threads and you will see I have been hoping that Shore turn it around. I have tipped them to beat everyone Scots, Kings, Newington, Disgracious and even Joeys in 2017 (we were ordinary) BUT tip them I have knowing one day they shall prevail.
Finally, my judgement has never been precise. God knows old timers here know this. They come for my humor, food reviews, nicknames, coffee updates, pie comparisons, BBQ menus and not my astute rugby nous. If I had this I wouldn't be here. I tip with my heart, stomach and my extensive knowledge of GPS rugby history.
Joker have you seen the new strength and conditioning facility at Shore? If this doesn't turn around their rugby program I don't know what other monetary investment will.
Well it worked at Scots, that plus some special milkshakes and burgers from Plumer Road. Hope they have good people running it too. That can be key. My son tells me the sessions he gets from K.O'Kane can be brutal as he is sooooo old school in his approach. Hard work and plenty of it.
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Shores time is coming - I am told there are 2 very strong age groups. The current U16 being one so 2021 & 2022 should see a much improved Shore 1st XV.
And if they get to play Newington again this year, they have a good chance of getting their first GPS Win since 2016.
And if they get to play Newington again this year, they have a good chance of getting their first GPS Win since 2016.
TheBlumpkinEnthusiast
Stan Wickham (3)
Good to hear the boys at Joey's are getting worked hard by one of the best. Nothing like a bit of tough love.
TheBlumpkinEnthusiast
Stan Wickham (3)
What a fixture last week between Newington and Shore. Shore very unlucky to not break the drought, although Newington were significantly improved after losing to Grammar the week before. Hopefully the two will meet again if NSW health keep their act together.
Long answer- Boarding, Br Henry, Monday night schnitzel and lots of bloody hard work training
Short answer- God loves Marists most
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
Trial games dont count. Apparently Shore have beaten Newington in a trial since 2016
The Honey Badger
Jim Lenehan (48)
bit of skulduggery now again helps them.
Masked Crusader
Ward Prentice (10)
Don’t forget Br Emery’s very long stint as the 14a’s and b’s coach. Lots of tough love and simple rugby coached into a few generations by him.
Plus a working knowledge of (slang used by low IQ schoolboys) systems. Don't tell Subbie or Rob that.
WLF
Arch Winning (36)
I am sure that ALL CAS posters and supporters are extremely happy to see that the GPS Rugby season is to proceed.
Having just finished our season, the relief and benefits that it brought to the boys and supporters can't be overstated.
Bring it on, and best of luck to all the boys and their supporters.
My tip is Shore!
Having just finished our season, the relief and benefits that it brought to the boys and supporters can't be overstated.
Bring it on, and best of luck to all the boys and their supporters.
My tip is Shore!
Archie still lives. Spoke to him recently. He used kiwi inspired training tactics I believe, that is, do as I say or I will thump you.
Here is the great man with the 14A's. He only had a photo with them if they were undefeated as well. No I am not in this photo. I played C's that year.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
They'll play it sometime in the last week of school, possibly during the week or on the Saturday. I'd imagine 1sts, 2nds and 3rds only. Summer sport starts first Saturday back so that's not an option I don't think and it's also way to close to the start of the HSC.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Indeed they did - 2017 or 2018 I can't remember but the lost the competition game by quite a bit though.
Quick Hands
David Wilson (68)
Although the Shore 16As have lost to both Riverview and Newington so far this year. The Newington 16As this year have 10 boys playing up in opens, not sure what's happening at Riverview. They've gone from being the weakest GPS team in the age group to beating Shore (who have been strong all the way through) and lost only 8-7 to Joeys after the bell (there's that clock again
) last week after leading for the whole game. An exponential improvement by the boys from Lane Cove.
Rudderless
Arch Winning (36)
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...nter-sports-weigh-return-20200821-p55o1e.html
GPS sports officials will meet with NSW chief health officer Kerry Chant early next week to negotiate a modified return of its winter sports programs, including the popular first XV rugby competition.
No GPS sport will be played this weekend but the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of NSW (AAGPS) on Friday said it would weigh up a return if it was safe and in line with government guidelines.
GPS rugby will remain on hold for now despite the NSW Sports Minister offering some hope that a modified season could return. CREDIT:DALLAS KILPONEN
It offered no further clarification on a possible timeline to that point but a source said officials would meet with Chant as early as Monday to see if they could work out a modified season.
GPS sports officials will meet with NSW chief health officer Kerry Chant early next week to negotiate a modified return of its winter sports programs, including the popular first XV rugby competition.
No GPS sport will be played this weekend but the Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of NSW (AAGPS) on Friday said it would weigh up a return if it was safe and in line with government guidelines.
GPS rugby will remain on hold for now despite the NSW Sports Minister offering some hope that a modified season could return. CREDIT:DALLAS KILPONEN
It offered no further clarification on a possible timeline to that point but a source said officials would meet with Chant as early as Monday to see if they could work out a modified season.