This weekend's clash between Trinity and Shore, we have an exciting game on our hands this weekend. The SHORE first XV, coming off a huge win against Oakhill, notable performances, Jackson Stiel, aka the fridge, scored a hat-trick with a great diving try to seal the hat-trick, Marshal Le Maitre, with another notable performance, the young gun 15 year old getting ready to face off against Scots Finlay Bartlett (Maori Heritage), Marshal has been really training and playing hard. With many different touches of the ball. Very exciting match to come Shore vs Scots.
The schools normally announce the teams Thursday or Friday. Finnlay Bartlett played 2nds last week and was easily the best back on the field from both teams (Scots and Kings) very powerful runner, big tackles and tough. Not sure why Scots have him in the 2nds. The good thing Finnlay is only year 10 and if the Scots Rugby powerbrokers/selectors should in time reward him with a run in the Scots 1stXV this season.More like Finnlay Sua'ali'i! Kid is the hybrid between Roger Tuivasa Sheck and Junior Paulo
Marshall very very good player. Extremely fast and skilful kid. Only down size is his height (could be a future centre). Apart from that he's very very good player definitely one to watch in the future. Was very good at the State Champs Under 15 last year for Gordon.I totally agree. He stood out to me in the game last weekend against Oakhill. He's only a small boy but his skills and physicality show why he should be playing in the firsts. Cannot wait to see more of him in the future and see how he goes this weekend up against Scots and especially how he holds himself against the amazing Finlay Bartlett from TSC.
Yes seems to be the case this year for view, i do think later on though there 12 and especially 13 will kick into gear.I saw them play knox this year which they lost (they also lost to knox last year at view). In last years game O’Donnell was the dominant figure for view, his battle with Jarah from Knox was immense. This year I would say the difference was probably that lack of X factor from view… they scored a couple of late try’s to keep it respectable but there were no superstars amongst the starting xv that you thought would change the game. They won’t roll over though, plenty of ticker but probably won’t put consecutive wins together often
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Sadly View have definitely gone down hill from last year, with the likes of Odonnell and Bowen now gone and the school boy prodigy number 6 showing absolutely no ticker at all this year, TBH i haven’t noticed him at all in any of the games so far. Although there is light at the end of the tunnel for them i believe, a few more games and i think they will find there feet!Hey guys,
I'm new to the forum and a keen schoolboy rugby fan. One team I'm definitely interested in is Riverview. What was the best schoolboy team in Sydney last year, has seemed to dropped off a cliff. Having 2 wins from 4 games, I am wondering what has happened. I've heard it's their lack of front row capability and their returning players from 2021 not achieving the form they maintained throughout 2021.
Was just wondering what everybody's thoughts were on this 2022 Riverview side?
As a long time viewer of this age group, I believe a lot of these players are just names and have been selected into the Scots opens teams because of size not based of physical ability. A good footy player needs to know their position inside and out and it seems as though some of these players need to understand that better. I believe they would benefit from playing in their own age group. I had the privilege of watching Scots vs Stannies a few weeks back and would have preferred to see what they could do in their own age group rather than in the 1st and 2nd teams.Zach Fittler, Leo Jaques, Finnlay Bartlett and Toby Brial are the current year 10 students playing opens for Scots. All great players with big futures, however, I seem to hardly hear about Toby Brial.
Son of Wallaby legend Michael Brial and brother of soon-to-be Crusader Joe Brial, Toby is an absolute unit. Definitely one to keep your eyes on. Playing in the back row, Toby is a big boy who carries strong and defends hard - wouldn't want to run at him. I have had the privilege to watch Toby play for both the Scots 1st XV and 2nd XV, and although he is young, he is certainly a natural leader, whose communication and team leadership is a big strong point of his game.
1st and 2nd XV Outside back, Finnlay Bartlett, is another weapon in the Scots program. Bartlett is a strong ball carrier with serious wheels, and as for his defence - when he hits, he hits hard. Finnlay has proven his skills both on the wing and at outside centre for Scots. Finnlay plays in the Manly U17 Harrold Matthews rugby league team and, from what I've seen, he's got a bright future with the club.
In his first game for Scots since 2020, Leo Jaques came back last weekend for Scots. Subbing on for the wing with around 20 minutes to go, Leo had some strong carries, almost getting over the line before the ref called held up. Leo showed his potential on defence with a few hard tackles, proving why he was selected for Gen Blue in 2020, and why he is playing 1sts at such a young age. Although he hasn't played for a while, I hope to see Leo become a cornerstone in the Scots 1sts backline, where he can use his strength and extraordinary speed to excel for the rampant lion.
Son of NRL legend, Brad Fittler, Zach Fittler has been making a name for himself for the Scots College with an exceptional line break against Kings leading to a great try. With the ball in space, Fittler is an absolute threat, with a strong palm and a lethal right foot step. Fittler is a phenomenal player with a ton of potential. Hopefully this season shows him becoming a linchpin for the Scots 1st XV.
A friend of mine from Scots told me that if these four kids played in the Scots 16A V Stannies the score could have been closer to 90-0. I really don't think a score line like that really benefits anybody.But Finnlay Bartlett, Scots year 10 student, scored four tries in the 2nd XV against Stannies?
Definitely Zac and Finnlay played Harold Matthews Cup this season in respective strong teams HM teams. They have proven they can play up in a elite opens age rugby league competition.But Finnlay Bartlett, Scots year 10 student, scored four tries in the 2nd XV against Stannies?