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NSW AAGPS 2023
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CheeseW4rner
Bob McCowan (2)
Vai a Riva
Stan Wickham (3)
GPS GREMLIN
Banned
Anyone know the leading try scoeres for each GPS competition 1st - 3rds
CheeseW4rner
Bob McCowan (2)
I think Liam grover is up there for 1st and for 3rds ben Bousie gotta be up there
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
As they say “All credit to the boys”
Jokers Match of the Round preview (apologies I am a bit rusty)
Riverview v The Kings School @ The Swamp
Tomorrow the morning dawn will direct its golden rays of sun though the bedroom windows of entitled students across the Sydney's lower north shore as another day of AAGPS rugby greets them. Hopes, dreams, possible nightmares lay ahead and many will be laying in their bed with thoughts running through their mind of what destiny may hold. Plus, the thought, “where are my boots?”
But all of course is not all golden on this dawn. Deep in the bowels of Lane Cove lays a rugby oval of such darkness and murk that even God chooses it to be the last place to feel his light of love. To the wider community it is called the “swamp”, to the Jesuit wolf pack it is called “the lair”. Lined with serene gum trees that manage stay upright longer than the posts, this wind-swept oval has seen some titanic battles in the past and today will be no different as a trampling, thudding sound that can be heard growing ever louder from the west as the hoofs of destiny approach.
The oval is the spiritual home of View rugby and it is honor for the Lane Cove lads to play upon it uneven, bog riddled, slippery surface. It is only when the school decides that they wish to deny the birthright of year 12 boys to lose to the Marists, do they take this moment away to seek further grandiose media coverage. The oval is surrounded on three sides with pristine slopes (soon to be turned into mud) in which mummy and nanny can set up the Saturday luncheon spread for Monty, Oscar, Benji and Reuben to enjoy. The Lane Cove tractors cling to these slopes with the Bentley Bentayga, Landrover Discovery and the pristine 1500 Ram sitting side by side with the visiting chariots of choice. This weekend we shall see the Bentley up against the North Parramatta tractor collection of Rolls Royce Cullinan, Mercedes Benz G Class and of course the ever-popular Audio Q7.
As described in previous editions, the luncheon spread will be tight with the Lane Cove Lunch Club ladies now pulling out all stops. There has been great activity across providores across Sydney as the “help” of the north fetch the right supplies for mistresses “show stopper” basket. These will be carried nonchalantly in a $7000 Prada picnic bag “oh, this little thing”. Popular this weekend should be the Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut Champagne which will be perfectly chilled within the climate-controlled confines of the Bentley glovebox. On offer of course will Kobe Beef rolls, White Truffles and a generous bowl of Beluga caviar among the highlights
On the other side, the landed gentry of Parramatta will have their Rolls Royce baskets on full display. This is an attractive leather-and-wood box filled with many of the tools you'll need for any AAGPS picnic, including place settings for four, two small carafes for liquor, crystal glasses, and tins for food. They are only $46000 and Rolls-Royce drivers love anything that makes their car singular or show up the nouveau-riche of the lower north shore.
Plus, there shall be a game of rugby which is why most people came.
This of course is where our focus is and my thoughts remind me of the line as uttered by the great English footballer John McGrath who said, “a champion team will always beat a team of champions”. This week the discussion has run this way with the common thought being that a wolf pack works more efficiently than a cow herd. While hoping not to get trodden under the enormous weight of the Kings team, the wolf pack must take what opportunities they can and swarm in defense. Cows do not like it when you get up into their face. Try it….fear enters their eyes, doubt clouds the mind and long grass to chew is forgotten. If View score early and stay ahead will the cows panic? Will they regroup? Will the Moet & Chandon run out late in the game? All will be revealed this weekend.
My fearless pick. View by 6 pork and fennel rolls.
Riverview v The Kings School @ The Swamp
Tomorrow the morning dawn will direct its golden rays of sun though the bedroom windows of entitled students across the Sydney's lower north shore as another day of AAGPS rugby greets them. Hopes, dreams, possible nightmares lay ahead and many will be laying in their bed with thoughts running through their mind of what destiny may hold. Plus, the thought, “where are my boots?”
But all of course is not all golden on this dawn. Deep in the bowels of Lane Cove lays a rugby oval of such darkness and murk that even God chooses it to be the last place to feel his light of love. To the wider community it is called the “swamp”, to the Jesuit wolf pack it is called “the lair”. Lined with serene gum trees that manage stay upright longer than the posts, this wind-swept oval has seen some titanic battles in the past and today will be no different as a trampling, thudding sound that can be heard growing ever louder from the west as the hoofs of destiny approach.
The oval is the spiritual home of View rugby and it is honor for the Lane Cove lads to play upon it uneven, bog riddled, slippery surface. It is only when the school decides that they wish to deny the birthright of year 12 boys to lose to the Marists, do they take this moment away to seek further grandiose media coverage. The oval is surrounded on three sides with pristine slopes (soon to be turned into mud) in which mummy and nanny can set up the Saturday luncheon spread for Monty, Oscar, Benji and Reuben to enjoy. The Lane Cove tractors cling to these slopes with the Bentley Bentayga, Landrover Discovery and the pristine 1500 Ram sitting side by side with the visiting chariots of choice. This weekend we shall see the Bentley up against the North Parramatta tractor collection of Rolls Royce Cullinan, Mercedes Benz G Class and of course the ever-popular Audio Q7.
As described in previous editions, the luncheon spread will be tight with the Lane Cove Lunch Club ladies now pulling out all stops. There has been great activity across providores across Sydney as the “help” of the north fetch the right supplies for mistresses “show stopper” basket. These will be carried nonchalantly in a $7000 Prada picnic bag “oh, this little thing”. Popular this weekend should be the Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut Champagne which will be perfectly chilled within the climate-controlled confines of the Bentley glovebox. On offer of course will Kobe Beef rolls, White Truffles and a generous bowl of Beluga caviar among the highlights
On the other side, the landed gentry of Parramatta will have their Rolls Royce baskets on full display. This is an attractive leather-and-wood box filled with many of the tools you'll need for any AAGPS picnic, including place settings for four, two small carafes for liquor, crystal glasses, and tins for food. They are only $46000 and Rolls-Royce drivers love anything that makes their car singular or show up the nouveau-riche of the lower north shore.
Plus, there shall be a game of rugby which is why most people came.
This of course is where our focus is and my thoughts remind me of the line as uttered by the great English footballer John McGrath who said, “a champion team will always beat a team of champions”. This week the discussion has run this way with the common thought being that a wolf pack works more efficiently than a cow herd. While hoping not to get trodden under the enormous weight of the Kings team, the wolf pack must take what opportunities they can and swarm in defense. Cows do not like it when you get up into their face. Try it….fear enters their eyes, doubt clouds the mind and long grass to chew is forgotten. If View score early and stay ahead will the cows panic? Will they regroup? Will the Moet & Chandon run out late in the game? All will be revealed this weekend.
My fearless pick. View by 6 pork and fennel rolls.
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The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Where are you getting this food from at View? If it wasn't for the Old Boys BBQ you're clambering for a very mediocre selection.
Weather has been kind this season and in my opinion 1st Field is looking a treat. Short, green and ready to see some high quality footy. Posts are straight (@AroundTheAnkles) for now...(its that pesky breeze that picks up from water front property, ya know....)
Whilst dated and past its serviceable life IMO the natural elevation at View gives a great platform to watch from. Can be up and close at Scots and the Far side at Joeys & Shore but you can't tell what's going from half way across the field being at playing level.
Weather has been kind this season and in my opinion 1st Field is looking a treat. Short, green and ready to see some high quality footy. Posts are straight (@AroundTheAnkles) for now...(its that pesky breeze that picks up from water front property, ya know....)
Whilst dated and past its serviceable life IMO the natural elevation at View gives a great platform to watch from. Can be up and close at Scots and the Far side at Joeys & Shore but you can't tell what's going from half way across the field being at playing level.
Rugby Survivor
Ted Fahey (11)
Joker sorry for late response. Been out of the office this week
Joeys by 19
Kings by 5
Shore by 5
Joeys by 19
Kings by 5
Shore by 5
letsruck
Allen Oxlade (6)
View is great to watch at although when its wet the hill turns into a frictionless surface sending anyone in flat bottomed shoes sliding to the bottom.
Was certainly a good viewing perspective back in 2018 watching the Joeys Miracle in the Dark.
Andrew latham
Banned
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
See, hospitable to our guests as well.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Completely agree.
That's why I say "Past Serviceable life" and mention the weather. Shouldn't be such a factor if it had been managed properly over the past 50+ years.
Mannix Jorgenson
Bob McCowan (2)
Rugby Enthusiast Mat
Stan Wickham (3)
In conjunction with the upcoming support round 8 games, I believe it is important to show our support to the AFL boys who have been working extremely hard and putting up some great support. My nephew Will Pettiona will be playing this weekend for St Ignatius Collage 1st 18 alongside some talented year 11 boys Patrick Curry and Lachlan-Horden Smith. They will be playing Newington at 7 tonight, hopefully, a redemption shot redemption for the last game they played against them.
Penriff_boy
Billy Sheehan (19)
Do the AFl boys even come and Watch the Rugby?
Bad Intentions
Banned
Is this kings seconds halfback in year 12?
S
Snowy Mountains
Guest
What's the front row look like for TSC this weekend? Duddy v Shore will be worth the entry alone. A great opportunity for him to show his metal on the pitch!
Bad Intentions
Banned
Him and James Warner battling it out. How good?
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