The Beached Whale
Frank Row (1)
My prediction for GPS 1st XV Pack
1. Lavercombe
2. Warner
3. Osborne
4. Graham
5. Greer
6. Brial
7. Lewis-Thorp
8. Fonua
1. Lavercombe
2. Warner
3. Osborne
4. Graham
5. Greer
6. Brial
7. Lewis-Thorp
8. Fonua
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CutOutBallFanatic
Herbert Moran (7)
I just can't see the argument for Fonua over Taumoepeau.
SheafSull
Stan Wickham (3)
Especially with how dominant joeys are looking this year.
The Soaring Eagle
Allen Oxlade (6)
Great team. But I reckon Le Maitre at 7 and Taumoepeau at 8, could be another option. Great team though. Cheers.
CutOutBallFanatic
Herbert Moran (7)
I highly doubt he will play president's when he's currently the best No. 8 in the GPS.
PROPaganda
Chris McKivat (8)
Last week I talked about the Mackellar vs Duddy matchup in the Shore 2nd XV, this week there is another big storyline coming from the same game. Shores backrow will be stacked with both Hugh and Gus Reardon. The brothers originating from Moree but have taken different paths to earn their 6 & 7 jerseys. Gus (yr 12) has played firsts all year but finds himself in the 2nds and will come out with a point to prove, Hugh (yr 11) has earnt his place in the 2nds through pure determination and hard work, coming all the way from the 16Bs last year. A great moment for the family and good luck to them both.
The Messanger
Frank Row (1)
I would personally argue that the difference is minimal between Taumoepeau and Fonua. I think it is in the better interest of the GPS to select Taumoepeau in the presidents XV and Fonua in 1s GPS creating better depth thought all teams.
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Stan Wickham (3)
Lomoto from scots is also in the mix no? Cheers
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Herbert Moran (7)
All signs point to Taumoepeau as the 8.
jimmy 'THE JET' mayo
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no. he is ineligable.
CutOutBallFanatic
Herbert Moran (7)
Or Taumoepeau as GPS 1s number 8 and Fonua as 2s number 8.
The Soaring Eagle
Allen Oxlade (6)
Completely Agree. Don't get me wrong Fonua is a great player and amazing rugby specialist, but Taumoepeau was born for the game, his sheer will and dedication is unmatched. He is one of the best schoolboy No8s I've ever seen, and definitely earned a spot in the GPS 1st XV. Hope it all works out for him. Cheers.
SheafSull
Stan Wickham (3)
In my personal opinion Taumoepeau is far ahead of Fonua, Fonua just cant compete.
Rugby Survivor
Ted Fahey (11)
Joeys by 7
Shore by 6
Kings by 3
Shore by 6
Kings by 3
The Soaring Eagle
Allen Oxlade (6)
Fonua definitely can compete, and no way should anyone rule him out for No8 in the GPS 1st XV side. They are so close and matched in skill, but I believe in this close battle for GPS No8, Taumoepeau might just get selected over him. Open to suggestions. Cheers.
PROPaganda
Chris McKivat (8)
Would this year have the most year 11s in a GPS 1st team ever? or at least in a while.
Assuming Ghattas, Fonua, Justice, Grover, Makasini, Gough, Callaghan all make it.
Assuming Ghattas, Fonua, Justice, Grover, Makasini, Gough, Callaghan all make it.
TheManTheMyth
Stan Wickham (3)
I think many are overreacting on the difference is skill between the 2. When they went head to head not long ago, there was not much difference. Both some of the best no. 8s Schoolboy rugby has seen.
SheafSull
Stan Wickham (3)
Possibly Osborne aswell.
Professor62
Larry Dwyer (12)
Thoughts on Fanua to 6? Greer at 4, Brial at 5, Le Matire at 7, Taumaupeou at 8?
Adds in another lineout option with Fanua and Brial.
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Adds in another lineout option with Fanua and Brial.
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SheafSull
Stan Wickham (3)
Would be extremely dominant. Would be great to see. Thanks
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