NSW AAGPS 2024

[The J..... Junkie]

My early GPS 1XV

1. Hayden Lavercome (K)
2. James warner (E)
3.Tom Duddy (S)
4.Toby Brial (J)
5. Isaac Fonua (K)
6. Luca Cleverly (N)
7. Marshell Le maitre (E)
8. Justice Taumoepeau (J)
9. Gus Grova (I)
10. Toby Rodwell (N)
11. Jay Mackenzie (S)
12. Heinz Lemoto (S)
13. Tom Hartman (I)
14. Heamasi Makisini (N)
15. Leo Jaques (S)

-FootyHead

Heinz Lemoto is in the fowards isnt he?

 

[Footy head]

Has there been any predictions for Newington 1st XV.

- Bobcat

i have made a few here is the most updated one:

1. Harrison Davies (16A)
2. Connor Costanzo (2XV)
3. Flynn Clatworthy (2XV)
4. Jarrah Bell (2XV)
5. Cormac Mooney (16A)
6. Luca Cleverly (1XV)
7. Dylan Simmons (16A)
8. Cooper Habler (INJ)
9. Cooper Hickey (1XV)
10. Matt Humphries (1XV)
11. Callum Gratham (16A)
12. Toby Rodwell (1XV)
13. Heamasi Makasini (1XV)
14. Baxter Warner (INJ)
15. Tallis Mcewen-Welsh (1XV)



-Footyhead

 

[Maul of Duty]

My early GPS 1XV

1. Hayden Lavercome (K)
2. James warner (E)
3.Tom Duddy (S)
4.Toby Brial (J)
5. Isaac Fonua (K)
6. Luca Cleverly (N)
7. Marshell Le maitre (E)
8. Justice Taumoepeau (J)
9. Gus Grova (I)
10. Toby Rodwell (N)
11. Jay Mackenzie (S)
12. Heinz Lemoto (S)
13. Tom Hartman (I)
14. Heamasi Makisini (N)
15. Leo Jaques (S)

-FootyHead

I think Gough from Joeys would be in contention as well

 

[Game_Day_Ritual]

I think Gough from Joeys would be in contention as well

In reality there is probably 23-24 kids that could make the GPS 1stXV, only time will tell.

 

[BananaMan]

Agreed. I we would be much more likely to see Charlie Baker a Captain, due to Fonua being in Y11. I believe it is in tight contention between Izzy and Baker however, Baker might just be a bit more suited to the position.

Mr.K

It would be a shame if they restrict captaincy to yr 12s only.

 

[BananaMan]

In reality there is probably 23-24 kids that could make the GPS 1stXV, only time will tell.

there is so much talent on show this year, I'd say most positions can be played by a few different boys. I just hope they choose and reward boys on their efforts this year, in particular during the 10 rounds played (although from memory they choose half way thru).

 

[Footy head]

NEWS OUT OF NEW

Luca Cleverley confirmed rugby captain 2024.

No real surprise here

-Footyhead

 

[Up and In]

I’d expect the Shore 1’s to look a little like:

1. Lyne
2. Warner
3. Harvison
4. Galligan
5. Baxter
6. Reardon
7. Le Maitre (c)
8. Hamilton
9. Binnie
10. Bassingthwaighte
11. Wendt
12. Conick
13. Mackellar
14. Callaghan
15. Kingdom

That Backline looks very dangerous, forwards will be the point of contention.

Kingdom 13, Francis 14, Callaghan 15. 11 Wendt

 

[footyfooty footy footy]

Anyone have a predicted line up for 1XV and 2XV GPS teams?

Probably something like this: (in bold are ones that could swap positions)

1) ???
2) Warner (E)
3) Hayden Lavercombe (K)
4) Toby Brial (S)
5) Isaac Fonua (K)
6) Luca Cleverley (N)
7) Marshall Le Maitre (E)
8) Heinz Lemoto (S) / Justice T (J)
9) Angus Grover (I)
10) Rodwell (N)/ Jonty Fowler (J)
11) Tom Hartman (I)
12) Matthew Gough (J) / Zac Fittler (S)
13) Henry Conick (E)
14) Jay McKenzie (S)
15) Leo Jaques (S)

For loosehead prop, I have no clue, all I know of are some Scots boys such as Joel Jacobs or possibly Tom Duddy. I am not sure of any others from other schools. I'm a bit how ya going on Fittler, will have to wait and see how he goes.

Also, I personally think Brial is better in the lock, but I guess they can't not have Heinz or Justice in the team so he might have to suck it up

Any sensible and proper feedback will be good.

 

[Maul of Duty]

Probably something like this: (in bold are ones that could swap positions)

1) ???
2) Warner (E)
3) Hayden Lavercombe (K)
4) Toby Brial (S)
5) Isaac Fonua (K)
6) Luca Cleverley (N)
7) Marshall Le Maitre (E)
8) Heinz Lemoto (S) / Justice T (J)
9) Angus Grover (I)
10) Rodwell (N)/ Jonty Fowler (I)
11) Tom Hartman (I)
12) Matthew Gough (J) / Zac Fittler (S)
13) Henry Conick (E)
14) Jay McKenzie (S)
15) Leo Jaques (S)

For loosehead prop, I have no clue, all I know of are some Scots boys such as Joel Jacobs or possibly Tom Duddy. I am not sure of any others from other schools. I'm a bit how ya going on Fittler, will have to wait and see how he goes.

Also, I personally think Brial is better in the lock, but I guess they can't not have Heinz or Justice in the team so he might have to suck it up

Any sensible and proper feedback will be good.

Lavercombe is a loosehead prop so think he would go in there. That would leave tighthead open

 

[keenas]

It would be a shame if they restrict captaincy to yr 12s only.

I think it is the right policy !

 

[FastNFurious]

Probably something like this: (in bold are ones that could swap positions)

1) ???
2) Warner (E)
3) Hayden Lavercombe (K)
4) Toby Brial (S)
5) Isaac Fonua (K)
6) Luca Cleverley (N)
7) Marshall Le Maitre (E)
8) Heinz Lemoto (S) / Justice T (J)
9) Angus Grover (I)
10) Rodwell (N)/ Jonty Fowler (I)
11) Tom Hartman (I)
12) Matthew Gough (J) / Zac Fittler (S)
13) Henry Conick (E)
14) Jay McKenzie (S)
15) Leo Jaques (S)

For loosehead prop, I have no clue, all I know of are some Scots boys such as Joel Jacobs or possibly Tom Duddy. I am not sure of any others from other schools. I'm a bit how ya going on Fittler, will have to wait and see how he goes.

Also, I personally think Brial is better in the lock, but I guess they can't not have Heinz or Justice in the team so he might have to suck it up

Any sensible and proper feedback will be good.

Best feedback - Predicting these teams, before a shot has been fired, based on 12 month old form, for 16 / 17 year old footballers, is a fool’s errand. If selectors are even contemplating teams yet, they are doing it wrong.

 

[Backintheolddays]

Best feedback - Predicting these teams, before a shot has been fired, based on 12 month old form, for 16 / 17 year old footballers, is a fool’s errand. If selectors are even contemplating teams yet, they are doing it wrong.

Agree, but bet selections are already pencilled in as only a couple of games available before squads selected. Barring injuries or growth spurts it’ll be the same old

 

[The Chairman]

Probably something like this: (in bold are ones that could swap positions)

1) ???
2) Warner (E)
3) Hayden Lavercombe (K)
4) Toby Brial (S)
5) Isaac Fonua (K)
6) Luca Cleverley (N)
7) Marshall Le Maitre (E)
8) Heinz Lemoto (S) / Justice T (J)
9) Angus Grover (I)
10) Rodwell (N)/ Jonty Fowler (I)
11) Tom Hartman (I)
12) Matthew Gough (J) / Zac Fittler (S)
13) Henry Conick (E)
14) Jay McKenzie (S)
15) Leo Jaques (S)

For loosehead prop, I have no clue, all I know of are some Scots boys such as Joel Jacobs or possibly Tom Duddy. I am not sure of any others from other schools. I'm a bit how ya going on Fittler, will have to wait and see how he goes.

Also, I personally think Brial is better in the lock, but I guess they can't not have Heinz or Justice in the team so he might have to suck it up

Any sensible and proper feedback will be good.

Fowler from Ignatius?

 

[Rudderless]

Preliminary squad named as Australian U18s build towards New Zealand Tour

www.rugby.com.au

 

[FastNFurious]

Preliminary squad named as Australian U18s build towards New Zealand Tour

www.rugby.com.au

Of all the really dumb things RA is doing, this is right at the top of the list. Imagine fixing your mindset on who the best 17 and 18 year olds are based on last season. Other than the select group based on form last year, no one has played a game yet this year. The games this team will play will be in September this year. Basically the geniuses at RA have deflated the motivation of boys before the season proper has started. They’ve said, we don’t care how you’ve trained over summer, we’ve got our team. Bad luck if you were injured last year, or a late developer. We’ve got our crew. If you are serious, best you head OS, league is an option for you as well. of course they say names will be added but few will be and I’d wager none will be deleted. The selectors are human, changing the mind for most is very difficult. We were already going too narrow too soon, this just makes that problem worse.

 

[Props are People too]

Of all the really dumb things RA is doing, this is right at the top of the list. Imagine fixing your mindset on who the best 17 and 18 year olds are based on last season.

As they have already picked the Academy and Australia teams the good news is that they can just skip the whole rep season. Give the boys back some study time.

 

[FastNFurious]

As they have already picked the Academy and Australia teams the good news is that they can just skip the whole rep season. Give the boys back some study time.

all this when our best players need to play more not less…..

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

all this when our best players need to play more not less…..

I don’t like the fact teams are named at this stage but I would push back a bit on the notion they are plying less. Most of these guys have been playing games for the last 18 months. That in itself can be a conversation because how does anyone earn their way up but more games is a good thing.

Another question. In general do the boys play for the Premiership or rep sides? Only 1,2 each year (from the GPS) will have a meaningful professional career even if they dominate at a Schools level. I’d say the Premiership myself.

Wish this squad was larger to give a feeling of it being open but I think it’s a long play recruitment wise by RA over caring about rep sides.

 

[keenas]

Of all the really dumb things RA is doing, this is right at the top of the list. Imagine fixing your mindset on who the best 17 and 18 year olds are based on last season. Other than the select group based on form last year, no one has played a game yet this year. The games this team will play will be in September this year. Basically the geniuses at RA have deflated the motivation of boys before the season proper has started. They’ve said, we don’t care how you’ve trained over summer, we’ve got our team. Bad luck if you were injured last year, or a late developer. We’ve got our crew. If you are serious, best you head OS, league is an option for you as well. of course they say names will be added but few will be and I’d wager none will be deleted. The selectors are human, changing the mind for most is very difficult. We were already going too narrow too soon, this just makes that problem worse.

Agree 100% there must be reason to select players on last seasons form so many things change in 12 months at that age, as usual RA are doing things that don’t make sense no wonder Rugby is popularity is in free fall !