NSW AAGPS 2020

[Don_Bradman69]

Hi guys new to this forum, was just wondering if the fixture for this weekend is Round 1 or Round 2

 

[ErinMolan]

I've got wind that it will restart on round 2 and round 1 will be played later on this term maybe on a Wednesday.
Erin.

 

[Jonny Quinn]

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.

Shore with a new coach this year and two very stronge age groups coming through have great potential in the 2021 season....

 

[The Honey Badger]

Shore with a new coach this year and two very stronge age groups coming through have great potential in the 2021 season..

I believe the U14A's had a win in the Riverview trial

 

[TheBlumpkinEnthusiast]

Shore with a new coach this year and two very stronge age groups coming through have great potential in the 2021 season..

Always alot of talk of potential in this group. The fact of the matter is results don't lie. Alot of teams have alot of potential, but then one injury, or an unfamiliar opposition and it all comes undone.

 

[Alexander Wilson]

Always alot of talk of potential in this group. The fact of the matter is results don't lie. Alot of teams have alot of potential, but then one injury, or an unfamiliar opposition and it all comes undone.

That’s just the nature of the beast isn’t it?

 

[TheBlumpkinEnthusiast]

That’s just the nature of the beast isn’t it?

It's a game of luck- to an extent. But as the great Muhammad Ali said "you made your own luck."

 

[Big Papi]

Hi guys new to this forum, was just wondering if the fixture for this weekend is Round 1 or Round 2

I've got wind that it will restart on round 2 and round 1 will be played later on this term maybe on a Wednesday.
Erin.

It would appear as though we have some schoolboys on our hands.

 

[TheBlumpkinEnthusiast]

It would appear as though we have some schoolboys on our hands.

Come on Big Papi, as long as their contributing to their forums there's no harm done. Let's not be elitists, and have open arms inviting all rugby relevant opinions into the forum. I think it would be very helpful to have some insights from the up and coming Shore age groups- as Joker says "a strong Shore is a strong GPS"

 

[Crashy]

Come on Big Papi, as long as their contributing to their forums there's no harm done. Let's not be elitists, and have open arms inviting all rugby relevant opinions into the forum. I think it would be very helpful to have some insights from the up and coming Shore age groups- as Joker says "a strong Shore is a strong GPS"

Shore Under14s looking very strong. Think they have only lost 2 games from the 10 played so far vs Riverview / Newington / Grammar.
Under 13s have a lot of numbers but the As have suffered 2 defeats to NC and View. There has been a lot of players moved up and down the grades in the 13s during the trials while the coaches work on selections.

 

[ItsNotPink]

Any word from the headmasters?

Word is that the meeting was bumped to tomorrow but I'm only getting that third hand. Someone closer to the action might have an update. There is no new statement on the AAGPS web site in any case.

 

[Big Papi]

Word is that the meeting was bumped to tomorrow but I'm only getting that third hand. Someone closer to the action might have an update. There is no new statement on the AAGPS web site in any case.

Heard this as well, unconfirmed but the meeting scheduled for today did not take place.

 

[RugbyReg]

While we're on the topic Joker,

do you have any stats about QLD GPS Aus schoolboys in comparison?

In the meantime I've been BJ, stay awesome.

Nudgee - 87
The Southport School - 65
Brisbane State High - 63
Churchie - 38
Brisbane Grammar School - 33
Ipswich Grammar School - 33
Gregory Terrace - 33
BBC - 22
Toowoomba Grammar School - 15

 

[Big Papi]

Nudgee - 87
The Southport School - 65
Brisbane State High - 63
Churchie - 38
Brisbane Grammar School - 33
Ipswich Grammar School - 33
Gregory Terrace - 33
BBC - 22
Toowoomba Grammar School - 15

It would appear as though St Joseph is the patron saint of rugby union.

 

[The Honey Badger]

Always alot of talk of potential in this group. The fact of the matter is results don't lie. Alot of teams have alot of potential, but then one injury, or an unfamiliar opposition and it all comes undone.

Not sure what your point is.

But being undefeated in your age group is a good result

 

[RaraTragic]

Anyone have the reason why yesterday's meeting with Kerry Chant was postponed?
Any word on if its happening today?
This is a joke for the boys who may / may not be playing this Saturday.....(and who were supposed to play last weekend)

 

[The Honey Badger]

Nudgee - 87
The Southport School - 65
Brisbane State High - 63
Churchie - 38
Brisbane Grammar School - 33
Ipswich Grammar School - 33
Gregory Terrace - 33
BBC - 22
Toowoomba Grammar School - 15

Was there an AAGPS list posted

 

[KOB1987]

An update sent to Kings parents:

For the past week the School has been seeking to work with the NSW Government and NSW Health to get consistency across “community sport” and “school sport”. Under the current arrangements, community sport is able to proceed across different regions, but not School sport.

The irony is that if the AAGPS was deemed to be a community sports association, we could continue with our GPS competition. However, because the NSW Government deems the AAGPS to be a school sports association, The King’s School along with other non-government schools is not permitted to continue its competition.

I understand that this inconsistency has arisen because NSW Education and NSW Sport have chosen to implement the NSW Health guidelines differently.

I also understand that NSW Education is seeking to limit the mingling of students from across different regions of Sydney. However, while this makes sense for schools with predominantly local enrolments, such as government schools, it doesn’t make sense for schools that enrol students from across the Sydney Metropolitan Area, such as non-government schools like King’s. Consequently, the NSW Education decision favours students in government schools while disadvantaging students in non-government schools.

What we have been seeking from the NSW Government for the past week is consistency. Either ban sport or don’t. But don’t have double standards that result in inconsistency, confusion and inequity. However, while NSW Sport has been willing to engage in discussion, NSW Education and NSW Health are yet to respond positively and engage in meaningful, reasonable and productive discussion.

The King’s School has consistently worked with State and Federal departments of Health and Education throughout this pandemic in a supportive, cooperative and productive manner.

However, this latest situation makes no sense, especially as new cases have consistently reduced over the past week to among the lowest levels we have seen.

The King’s School, along with all schools, want what is best for our students and our community. Their health and well-being is of paramount importance to all of us. This includes their mental health and well-being. Competitive sport is of critical importance for our boys. We need to continue with a consistent approach to sport, both community and school sport.

The School will continue to seek discussion with the NSW Government. However, this depends on whether or not the NSW Government and its departments are willing to engage in meaningful and reasonable discussion. Let’s continue to hope so.

 

[Masked Crusader]

An update sent to Kings parents:

For the past week the School has been seeking to work with the NSW Government and NSW Health to get consistency across “community sport” and “school sport”. Under the current arrangements, community sport is able to proceed across different regions, but not School sport.

The irony is that if the AAGPS was deemed to be a community sports association, we could continue with our GPS competition. However, because the NSW Government deems the AAGPS to be a school sports association, The King’s School along with other non-government schools is not permitted to continue its competition.

I understand that this inconsistency has arisen because NSW Education and NSW Sport have chosen to implement the NSW Health guidelines differently.

I also understand that NSW Education is seeking to limit the mingling of students from across different regions of Sydney. However, while this makes sense for schools with predominantly local enrolments, such as government schools, it doesn’t make sense for schools that enrol students from across the Sydney Metropolitan Area, such as non-government schools like King’s. Consequently, the NSW Education decision favours students in government schools while disadvantaging students in non-government schools.

What we have been seeking from the NSW Government for the past week is consistency. Either ban sport or don’t. But don’t have double standards that result in inconsistency, confusion and inequity. However, while NSW Sport has been willing to engage in discussion, NSW Education and NSW Health are yet to respond positively and engage in meaningful, reasonable and productive discussion.

The King’s School has consistently worked with State and Federal departments of Health and Education throughout this pandemic in a supportive, cooperative and productive manner.

However, this latest situation makes no sense, especially as new cases have consistently reduced over the past week to among the lowest levels we have seen.

The King’s School, along with all schools, want what is best for our students and our community. Their health and well-being is of paramount importance to all of us. This includes their mental health and well-being. Competitive sport is of critical importance for our boys. We need to continue with a consistent approach to sport, both community and school sport.

The School will continue to seek discussion with the NSW Government. However, this depends on whether or not the NSW Government and its departments are willing to engage in meaningful and reasonable discussion. Let’s continue to hope so.

If you want to know about irony, consider the north shore community rugby team that had its game against a neighbouring suburb cancelled and a new game scheduled against a team in south west Sydney..... this happened last weekend.

 

[RaraTragic]

An update sent to Kings parents:



For the past week the School has been seeking to work with the NSW Government and NSW Health to get consistency across “community sport” and “school sport”. Under the current arrangements, community sport is able to proceed across different regions, but not School sport.



The irony is that if the AAGPS was deemed to be a community sports association, we could continue with our GPS competition. However, because the NSW Government deems the AAGPS to be a school sports association, The King’s School along with other non-government schools is not permitted to continue its competition.



I understand that this inconsistency has arisen because NSW Education and NSW Sport have chosen to implement the NSW Health guidelines differently.



I also understand that NSW Education is seeking to limit the mingling of students from across different regions of Sydney. However, while this makes sense for schools with predominantly local enrolments, such as government schools, it doesn’t make sense for schools that enrol students from across the Sydney Metropolitan Area, such as non-government schools like King’s. Consequently, the NSW Education decision favours students in government schools while disadvantaging students in non-government schools.



What we have been seeking from the NSW Government for the past week is consistency. Either ban sport or don’t. But don’t have double standards that result in inconsistency, confusion and inequity. However, while NSW Sport has been willing to engage in discussion, NSW Education and NSW Health are yet to respond positively and engage in meaningful, reasonable and productive discussion.



The King’s School has consistently worked with State and Federal departments of Health and Education throughout this pandemic in a supportive, cooperative and productive manner.



However, this latest situation makes no sense, especially as new cases have consistently reduced over the past week to among the lowest levels we have seen.



The King’s School, along with all schools, want what is best for our students and our community. Their health and well-being is of paramount importance to all of us. This includes their mental health and well-being. Competitive sport is of critical importance for our boys. We need to continue with a consistent approach to sport, both community and school sport.



The School will continue to seek discussion with the NSW Government. However, this depends on whether or not the NSW Government and its departments are willing to engage in meaningful and reasonable discussion. Let’s continue to hope so.

I would have thought these GPS headmasters had a bit more pull than this.
Rough estimate on how many boys play in the GPS competition and will be directly impacted by this indecision and confusion?