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Ward Prentice (10)
From all this league Talk… Casey McLean (ON2023) and Blake Steep from Scots last year are on the extended benches for Penrith and the Roosters this weekend.
NSW AAGPS 2024
- Thread starter Joker
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Scrum Sandwich
Stan Wickham (3)
Not bad. Just a few changes I believe could turn this team from solid to a real threat:
1. Daniel Osbourne #3 Riverview has been immense in the opening 2 rounds. Has some real 'go-forward' with ball in hand and strong defence. Also isn't Duddy in the 2nds?!
2. As previously stated by other members of the forum - With Cleverly currently out and other back-rowers such as Logan #7 Joeys making a statement I would not be at all surprised to see him fit somewhere in that back row. However in saying that Brial and LeMaitre have all but booked their spots. Some very good depth in this department.
3. As for the second-row(locks), both Greer #5 Joeys and Graham #4 Riverview have been captaining undefeated sides so far and play a crucial role in their teams success so don't be surprised if either of them get the nod.
4. It's hard to look past the Joeys centre pairing(#12 Gough and #13 Tombs) as the likely choice given their recent form.
Just my thoughts. Feel free to discuss.
FastNFurious
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Umm, interesting.
Joker
Peter Sullivan (51)
I did at first but a good friend who was late asked me to join. All slots were taken. He spends time in King Island and is a very passionate schoolboy rugby fan. So I decided to give him my spot.
The Chairman
Cyril Towers (30)
Rudderless
Bill McLean (32)
AFL at Newington is not helping with the decline in their Rugby numbers.
This season they have 1st 2nd and 3rd XVIII’s plus Intermediate A and B AFL teams.
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The Cleaner
Ward Prentice (10)
From all this league Talk ...CIS 2024 U18 side. I am almost certain Large, Lemoto and Makasini have committed to League. They can play the school 1st XV games but cannot be considered at representative level . Does it make sense to invest in training these boys to play Rugby Union positions (let alone occupy positions) knowing that they will not play the code? They are talented boys but they want to play League not union. Anyway my own opinion.
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The Chairman
Cyril Towers (30)
Newington 4th XV plays Shore 5th XV this weekend.
Aagpsglory
Herbert Moran (7)
I think I would definitely include Phoenix Graham (second row over Ed Baxter) - 1XV at Riverview for two year, Captaining this year, Strong ball carrier and relentless defence.
Possible Johannes Logan from Joeys,
Joeys number 6 has been playing great rugby (not sure of his name),
I think Shore number 15 has been playing very well, with a great step
View number 5 is a good ball carrier and defensive animal so he's up there,
I could see most GPS teams back rows (par maybe Kings) making GPS 1s, so this will be a very tough selection process.
Duddy hasn't even been in the 1XV for scots this year so I cant see him making 1s GPS, possible one of the many young props this season could fill that space?
Some of these picks are very lazy and just based on last years results, a lot of these players have not been at their best this season. Specifically with Scots although they may be the best players in their position, if they arent playing well as a team are we truly able to reward them with such a High spot in GPS 1s?
Just some food for thought, obviously a very tight selection process this year.
Cheers
AG
The Chairman
Cyril Towers (30)
Arnautovic is St Josephs 6.
Sorry yes I know. I was just saying what I thought about members of the GPS changing. Sorry if I it seemed I was trying argue against what you said hahaha
Aagpsglory
Herbert Moran (7)
Take Shore out of your signature, leave Scots in there and then there will be peace between us!
FastNFurious
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Strong view, anyone signed to a rugby league club should not be allowed to play rugby union in any competition. Simple.
footyhead1
Frank Row (1)
Form 2024 GPS 1s:
1. Felix Harvison (E)
2. James Warner (E)
3. Hayden Lavercombe (K)
4. Toby Brial (S)
5. Arthur Greer (J)
6. Luca Cleverley (N)
7. Marshall Le Maitre (E)
8. Justice Taumoepeau (J)
9. Gus Grover (I)
10. Rex Bassingthwaite (E)
11. Tom Hartman (I)
12. Matt Gough (J)
13. Ethan Tombs (J)
14. Jay Mackenzie (S)
15. Leo Jaques (S)
1. Felix Harvison (E)
2. James Warner (E)
3. Hayden Lavercombe (K)
4. Toby Brial (S)
5. Arthur Greer (J)
6. Luca Cleverley (N)
7. Marshall Le Maitre (E)
8. Justice Taumoepeau (J)
9. Gus Grover (I)
10. Rex Bassingthwaite (E)
11. Tom Hartman (I)
12. Matt Gough (J)
13. Ethan Tombs (J)
14. Jay Mackenzie (S)
15. Leo Jaques (S)
RushingRob
Ward Prentice (10)
Thank you @CasualObserver
Up and In
Herbert Moran (7)
Newington are playing down this weekend against Shore in all 13s-16s from Bs - eg., NC B's v Shore C's, etc. Opens playing down from 3rds (NC 3rds v Shore 4ths, etc.) NC sport/rugby officials Dickens and Fear allegedly asked for a 14A bye. Rugby programme is shot, but this has been coming for some time. DoR on his way up north-west and co-ed on its way in. No light at the end of the tunnel... NC Football teams have 6 more games against Shore than Rugby.
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FastNFurious
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Not enough Shore players, they’ve been soooooo dominant.
TheMaulester
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You’re a noble man @Joker . Some may call you a people pleaser.