Goosestep
Jim Clark (26)
Nope, the Scots forwards were THE reason for the turnaround in the second half … why do you think 12 & 13 started actually getting opportunities??
NSW AAGPS 2023
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Shore were extremely disappointing yesterday. They've got some great players in the form of Tom Klem and Marshall Le Maitre but the team looked lackluster in defence, with the team eventually losing all forms of structure as the game went on. I hope they do find success as the season goes on like they did last year.
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Herbert Moran (7)
Anyone here have an idea about Views Hooker this year, havent seen too much from him and not too sure what to think
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Haven’t really noticed tbh. Tight 5 very workman like. Set piece is improving game by game and lineout seems steady so he’s going alright.
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Trevor Allan (34)
Next Saturday the pressures back on Newington's coaching staff and teams to win as the school hosts 8 old boy reunions (1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,2008,2013,2018) at Stanmore as they go up against Kings.
Will be a big home crowd.
Will be a big home crowd.
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ItsNotPink
Darby Loudon (17)
3rd XV Trial 3 Results
High 1st XV 45 d St Stanislaus 3rd XV 10
It has been reported that High 1st XV have made it two wins in a row with victory over Stannies 3rds by a decent margin. They have now scored 70 points in the last two matches (compared to 0 points in the comp last year). What a great turnaround and looks promising for their first competition match which is an early comp game v TAS next week in Armidale. I can't wait for that one.
Kings 3rd XV 22 d v Shore 3rd XV 10
Kings are looking the goods with consecutive trial victories over Scots and Shore and clearly have no intention of letting the Col Windon Shield go anywhere else (they currently share it with Riverview). Their final trial match next week is against Newington at Stanmore and they should have no trouble with that match based on recent results.
Joeys 3rd XV 12 d Scots 3rd XV 7
It's always hard to win at Bellevue Hill so Joeys would be very happy with this trial result. They head to Shore next week for their final trial before the first comp round against Grammar. Scots are not out of this by any means. Close losses to Kings and Joeys put them right in the frame for a good season once the comp starts.
Riverview 3rd XV 31 d Newington 3rd XV 0
With a strong away win over Newington at Stanmore, Riverview 3rds are also shaping up well for defense of the title in 2023. They host Scots at Lane Cove in their final trial next Saturday and that should be a really good barometer for how they are travelling before the competition starts.
St Stanislaus 1st XV 15 d Grammar 1st XV 12
Grammar have now had three losses on the trot but have not played any trials against teams in the 3rd XV GPS competition, so it is really hard to know how they are going. My instinct says that they need to win before the competition starts. They are playing St Pats next week in their final trial so are likely to start the GPS competition as a bit of an unknown quatity when they face Joeys at Rushcutters Bay on 27 May.
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INP
High 1st XV 45 d St Stanislaus 3rd XV 10
It has been reported that High 1st XV have made it two wins in a row with victory over Stannies 3rds by a decent margin. They have now scored 70 points in the last two matches (compared to 0 points in the comp last year). What a great turnaround and looks promising for their first competition match which is an early comp game v TAS next week in Armidale. I can't wait for that one.
Kings 3rd XV 22 d v Shore 3rd XV 10
Kings are looking the goods with consecutive trial victories over Scots and Shore and clearly have no intention of letting the Col Windon Shield go anywhere else (they currently share it with Riverview). Their final trial match next week is against Newington at Stanmore and they should have no trouble with that match based on recent results.
Joeys 3rd XV 12 d Scots 3rd XV 7
It's always hard to win at Bellevue Hill so Joeys would be very happy with this trial result. They head to Shore next week for their final trial before the first comp round against Grammar. Scots are not out of this by any means. Close losses to Kings and Joeys put them right in the frame for a good season once the comp starts.
Riverview 3rd XV 31 d Newington 3rd XV 0
With a strong away win over Newington at Stanmore, Riverview 3rds are also shaping up well for defense of the title in 2023. They host Scots at Lane Cove in their final trial next Saturday and that should be a really good barometer for how they are travelling before the competition starts.
St Stanislaus 1st XV 15 d Grammar 1st XV 12
Grammar have now had three losses on the trot but have not played any trials against teams in the 3rd XV GPS competition, so it is really hard to know how they are going. My instinct says that they need to win before the competition starts. They are playing St Pats next week in their final trial so are likely to start the GPS competition as a bit of an unknown quatity when they face Joeys at Rushcutters Bay on 27 May.
Regards
INP
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Balmain Subbies
Billy Sheehan (19)
Morning @Joker, I was behind the goal posts at the Kirk end, so pretty much where all the action was. I mean can we take a moment to appreciate young Fitler's post try back/front flip. I feel when Jorgensen went off it changed a lot.
Also can we cover the unfair advantage Kings 1XV have, with access to the Principal's plunge pool, their recovery times will surely be much faster than all other teams.
AroundTheAnkles
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tip to teams visiting Bellevue Hill, run towards the harbour in the second half. All the points are scored down there!
Fun fact.....Joeys have not played a home game at all this year. Racking up the frequent flyer points.
Marist- Away (Catholic festival)
Knox- Away (Ordinary BBQ)
Oakhill- Away (Excellent BBQ and hospitality)
Scots- Away (Blackwatch always good. Burgers a bit small)
Shore- Away (Shore mothers coupled with the best pies...heaven)
Marist- Away (Catholic festival)
Knox- Away (Ordinary BBQ)
Oakhill- Away (Excellent BBQ and hospitality)
Scots- Away (Blackwatch always good. Burgers a bit small)
Shore- Away (Shore mothers coupled with the best pies...heaven)
Schoolboy Import
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Schoolboy Import
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Morning all,
'Team of the week' is ready. Enjoy...
Congratulations to the boys who made this week's team, many players (especially in the back row and backs) just missed out.
The Import.
'Team of the week' is ready. Enjoy...
Congratulations to the boys who made this week's team, many players (especially in the back row and backs) just missed out.
The Import.
The Front Rower
Ward Prentice (10)
Fittler and Jacques created opportunities not by the forwards rolling forward but by lateral movement and playing fast off the break. The Scots forwards have very little post contact metres hence why they don't get a roll on and create space and time on the ball for the backs.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
This is great @Schoolboy Import
I'd say anyone with their opinions on selections just write them out without calling the TOTW wrong. Be interested to see how these shape up against the GPS sides. Some serious backline talent running around.
I'd say anyone with their opinions on selections just write them out without calling the TOTW wrong. Be interested to see how these shape up against the GPS sides. Some serious backline talent running around.
Union on Top
Peter Burge (5)
I have a feeling we will be seeing Sharples in quite a few of these. Excellent player.
The Ghost of Raelene
Simon Poidevin (60)
Backline and 7s. View 7 was in absolutely everything
2k24expertrugby
Peter Burge (5)
2k24expertrugby
Peter Burge (5)
Noble is a good player
Be interesting come selection time with Le maitre and Durbridge in his spot. Young aswell.
AroundTheAnkles
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I would have Jacques somewhere in there. Easily Scots best on Saturday, always dangerous.
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