NSW AAGPS 2024

[Max Jorgasm]

Very keen to watch Dom Cabot playing for the 3rd XV this weekend against Shore. Although I feel he may get a bit disorientated and might start playing for Shore with his friend group consisting with many Shore boys. I hear some boys even call him CaSHORE.

SDWS

Greetings All,

Yes I can confirm this may be the case, I will be on the sideline making sure my son does not switch jersys in an act of confusion. My son in law Dom bleeds blue and white so I'd be worried for shore 3rds if he runs it off the back fence because any defender will be left with a broken jaw.
Please do not call my son names again.

Kind regards,

- Max Jorgasm

 

[The Soaring Eagle]

JUSTICE TAUMOEPEAU

(Source: Polynames)
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Taumoepeau is a name of Tongan origin that is steeped in a rich history that speaks to the resilience, strength, and courage of the human spirit.

The name represents the story of a brave and daring navigator for the King of Tonga, who fought with the waves to save the Queen of Tonga and his crew from a treacherous storm.

As the navigator, Taumoepeau was tasked with leading the Queen to the Ha'apai group of islands. But as they were out on the ocean, a ferocious storm suddenly descended, causing the canoe to start breaking apart. In the face of the raging waters and howling winds, Taumoepeau remained calm and steady, determined to guide the Queen to safety.

With his unwavering courage, Taumoepeau emerged as a hero, fighting against the waves that threatened to consume the canoe. As he battled against the tumultuous ocean, he came forward and stabbed the hama that held the canoe together, ensuring that it would stay afloat until they reached land.

When the King heard of Taumoepeau's heroic act, he was overcome with gratitude and admiration for the navigator's bravery. To honour his courageous and daring spirit, the King bestowed upon him the name Taumoepeau, meaning “fights with waves.”

The name Taumoepeau is more than just a name, it is a symbol of hope and endurance, representing the deep cultural roots of Tonga and the interconnectedness of all living things. Through its rich and evocative imagery, it celebrates the majesty and power of the ocean and the natural world, reminding us of the endless waves that crash against the shores of these beautiful islands.

By bearing this name, a person becomes a shining example of the enduring power of the Tongan culture and the human spirit itself. It is a name that inspires us to be courageous in the face of adversity, to never give up in the face of impossible odds, and to always strive for a better tomorrow.

With its rich history and poetic significance, Taumoepeau is a name that shines with beauty, heart, and depth. It reminds us of the power and resilience that lies within us all, and of the unbreakable spirit that has sustained the rich and beautiful Tongan culture for centuries.

Beautiful Name and history. Gives it his all, as well. True beast.

 

[wisemaan]

Does anyone take the spagetti cup seriously and if so what would the GPS 1XV Spagetti cup members be like.
Chers,

Not to sure but guessing the ladder would be something like this, will be looking into this

1. Joeys
2. Kings 'Smirnoff 7ths'
3. View ' Nicotine 9ths'
4. Scots
5. Newington Silverbacks
6. Shore ' Dawg Squad' ( all year 11 )

Would anyone like pre game reviews for this.. I am going to be working on this now..

- wisemaan

 

[Tiaan Biscuits]

An Original GPS 1 prediction:

1. Hayden Lavercombe (K)
2. James Warner (E)
3. Daniel Osbourne (I)
4. Toby Brial (S)
5. Phoenix Graham (I)
6. Johannes Logan (J)
7. Marshall Le Maitre (E)
8. Justice Taumoepeau (J)

9. Angus Grover (I)
10. Jonty Fowler (J)
11. Heamasi Makasini (N)
12. Matt Gough (J)
13. Tom Hartman (I)
14. J McKenzie (S)
15. Jai Callaghan (E)

The lineout question is an interesting one. Of the most often chosen back 5 (Greer, Brial, Logan, Le Maître, Taumoepeau/Fonua) none of them are a first choice jumper. Logan / Le Maître / Taumoepeau do not jump at all. Greer very rarely, since Green and Arnautovic jump mostly for Joeys and Ulcoq for Scots, which means Brial also is at best an occasional jumper.
The need for at least one strong jumper could bring Arnautovic (J), Green (J), Ulcoq (S) or Thiel (K) into the equation.

 

[The Cleaner]

Wow. This new generation ChatGPT business seems to have taken the forum by storm. If i'm not mistaken it seems it was the @wisemaan who first used it. Must say it is interesting and i'm all for it but lets try balance that with some original (possibly controversial) thoughts and opinions. I'm sure wismaan will agree.

Time will tell. Cheers. Grubblin

@Grubblin Not sure which part of Source: Poly names you missed friend. Clearly I DID NOT WRITE IT MYSELF NOR CLAIM TO. In the word of Bernard Shaw “Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.”

 

[Doing my HSC]

Theres no chance that Arthur Greer doesnt make it

 

[Tiaan Biscuits]

Strong point you have raised, I could see Green as a dark horse, he jumped very well early in the season and a strong return from injury, I believe, could see him catapulted into the side.

Of those 4 I would say Ulcoq actually runs the Scots lineout but his impact is not as strong as Arnautovic and Green around the park. Thiel easily the tallest, and Arnautovic is the form of the 4, but it is more likely that they will pick a second row than a back row given the logjam that already exists in the backrow.
So if they want to pick a specialist jumper it is out of Green and Thiel and I would say that Green gives fractionally more as a ruck presence and in defence. Thiel has had a great comeback though no doubt.

 

[Tiaan Biscuits]

Of those 4 I would say Ulcoq actually runs the Scots lineout but his impact is not as strong as Arnautovic and Green around the park. Thiel easily the tallest, and Arnautovic is the form of the 4, but it is more likely that they will pick a second row than a back row given the logjam that already exists in the backrow.
So if they want to pick a specialist jumper it is out of Green and Thiel and I would say that Green gives fractionally more as a ruck presence and in defence. Thiel has had a great comeback though no doubt.

There’s actually a reasonable argument to pick the Joeys backrow just for lineout presence and balance.

 

[FastNFurious]

Strong point you have raised, I could see Green as a dark horse, he jumped very well early in the season and a strong return from injury, I believe, could see him catapulted into the side.

Unlikely, he’d be behind a lot of second row options. I don’t think they’ll be all that worried about the question. All the likely candidates can jump well enough.

 

[Doing my HSC]

Last years initial GPS pack was

1. Nick Ashdown
2. Lapina Ata
3. Edwin Langi
4. Jacob Veiru
5. Toby Brial
6. Luca Cleverley
7. Austin Durbidge
8. Liam Sullivan

Safe to say they don't (at least in this case) place so much stress on line out jumping

 

[CutOutBallFanatic]

Last years initial GPS pack was

1. Nick Ashdown
2. Lapina Ata
3. Edwin Langi
4. Jacob Veiru
5. Toby Brial
6. Luca Cleverley
7. Austin Durbidge
8. Liam Sullivan

Safe to say they don't (at least in this case) place so much stress on line out jumping

Agreed, Jumping is always a secondary consideration in the selection of these teams.

 

[The Cleaner]

Greetings All,

Yes I can confirm this may be the case, I will be on the sideline making sure my son does not switch jersys in an act of confusion. My son in law Dom bleeds blue and white so I'd be worried for shore 3rds if he runs it off the back fence because any defender will be left with a broken jaw.
Please do not call my son names again.

Kind regards,

- Max Jorgasm

Just can't take your comments seriously with that last name.

 

[totalrugby]

gents, please have some accountability and maturity in what we say. bring the forum back to its glory days.

 

[Joker]

gents, please have some accountability and maturity in what we say. bring the forum back to its glory days.

Here here

 

[Joker]

 

[Joker]

 

[Ballscollector]

Does anyone take the spagetti cup seriously and if so what would the GPS 1XV Spagetti cup members be like.
Chers,

Couldn't tell you about any other schools, but in terms of Shore some of their standouts include hooker Xavier Alosio, second rower Miles Kingdom (Brother of Lewis in the 1st XV), and the 2 boys from the 1st XI soccer in year 10, Alex Wilde, Outside centre, and my MVP of the team, Fred King, Fullback, Fred looks like a genuine contender for a high team next year if he chooses to do so, I could see him on the wing of the 3rd XV next year with some defensive improvement.

 

[MaulMasterMind]

Not to sure but guessing the ladder would be something like this, will be looking into this

1. Joeys
2. Kings 'Smirnoff 7ths'
3. View ' Nicotine 9ths'
4. Scots
5. Newington Silverbacks
6. Shore ' Dawg Squad' ( all year 11 )

Would anyone like pre game reviews for this.. I am going to be working on this now..

- wisemaan

Could we please get some results to see how these teams are progressing, how many wins do they each have? Maybe @The Chairman could create a table?

 

[PROPaganda]

Not to sure but guessing the ladder would be something like this, will be looking into this

1. Joeys
2. Kings 'Smirnoff 7ths'
3. View ' Nicotine 9ths'
4. Scots
5. Newington Silverbacks
6. Shore ' Dawg Squad' ( all year 11 )

Would anyone like pre game reviews for this.. I am going to be working on this now..

- wisemaan

Unfortunate to see the 'Dawg Squad' struggling so much in their foundation year. Potentially due to the lack of experience and size difference as they are all year 11. If you continue to play into next season then I'm sure the wins will follow.

 

[FastNFurious]

French system is built of Top 14 Club academies getting that time into players from 18-20 and not through Schools. Our pro sides don't have the capacity to run full time U20s.

I'm not seeing this part of it though? They are playing.

The original comment was merely saying that if GPS selectors didn't pick them for our specific rep side it would be very likely that NSW selectors would still pick them.

French system is built on T14 plus D2. Underage teams (including U20) compete in a national comp, hence why they play so much. We can’t replicate that but we shouldn’t cloister U20s players away either.