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NSW AAGPS 2024

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runningrugbyrules

runningrugbyrules

Fred Wood (13)
shaquille_oatmeal said:
Both sides having "at least 6 Year 11s", is an odd way of saying that Joey's has 6 and Riverview has 11 typically (points where they've had 12) year 11s, almost double Joeys which is a pretty big difference.
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Joeys currently coming 1st and View last is a “pretty big difference“ too, if you’re comparing the quality of those players returning next year

In 2022 Joeys 15A averaged 42-6 in the comp games, expecting the core of this group will dominate in 2025. (16As is no guide as Joeys tend to struggle with so many boys playing 1sts/2nds recently)

I don’t think we’ll see the quality of this years Joeys 1st XV until (if) they get a break from the rain and a dry track to play multiple phase running rugby
 
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tight5

Frank Nicholson (4)
Schmidt's approach should be done at club and school levels. There is a flow on effect on bringing youngsters up.

Players that come through need a certain level of body maturity/grit to continue on. I feel that toughness is gained at club level, particularly Colts not School's.

Unfortunately school (GPS/CAS etc) players are restricted from playing club Y11/Y12 yet Y10s can play. Miss out on opportunity when youngsters come through into 2nds, 1sts rugby then at risk of losing to league over the next 2 years. Finish school then looks for a club who already have established Colts in position

Taumoepeau exceptional talent whose old man coached at Easts was with TAHs forwards coaching. Obviously given the right path and preparation

Also not a coach just outside looking in.
 
shaquille_oatmeal

shaquille_oatmeal

Frank Nicholson (4)
runningrugbyrules said:
Joeys currently coming 1st and View last is a “pretty big difference“ too, if you’re comparing the quality of those players returning next year

In 2022 Joeys 15A averaged 42-6 in the comp games, expecting the core of this group will dominate in 2025. (16As is no guide as Joeys tend to struggle with so many boys playing 1sts/2nds recently)

I don’t think we’ll see the quality of this years Joeys 1st XV until (if) they get a break from the rain and a dry track to play multiple phase running rugby
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Sure, but the original post referred to the year 11 count, and while labeling View as being last is true it's deceptive, second place only has a single win more than last. View has struggled with form but are effectively with the pack and having double as many year 11s is still a significant advantage to them.
 
JuiceJohn6

JuiceJohn6

Frank Nicholson (4)
Found this clip of the 1984 Joey's first XV in the prime of the golden age of GPS glory. Lucky enough to know some of the fellas in this squad very well Mark Malloy and Paul Tonkin. Great time to be a Joeys schoolboy!
-John
 
BananaMan

BananaMan

Allen Oxlade (6)
Morning @Joker - my tips for this Friday:

GPS 1s +18
GPS 2s +1
GPS BLUE +6
CCC +6

FYI - I’m assuming an oversight but you’ve got a lot of people casting tips on incorrect games (ie GPS BLUE & WHITE are actually playing Country & CCC respectively).
 
BananaMan

BananaMan

Allen Oxlade (6)
BananaMan said:
Morning @Joker - my tips for this Friday:

GPS 1s +18
GPS 2s +1
GPS BLUE +6
CCC +6

FYI - I’m assuming an oversight but you’ve got a lot of people casting tips on incorrect games (ie GPS BLUE & WHITE are actually playing Country & CCC respectively).
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Sorry that was meant to read GPS 2s +12
 
The Cleaner

The Cleaner

Ted Fahey (11)
tight5 said:
Schmidts approach should be done at club and school levels. There is a flow on effect on bringing youngsters up. 100%

Players that come through need a certain level of body maturity/grit to continue on. I feel that toughness is gained at club level, particularly Colts not School's. - 100% Agree

Unfortunately school (GPS/CAS etc) players are restricted from playing club Y11/Y12 yet Y10s can play. Miss out on opportunity when youngsters come through into 2nds, 1sts rugby then at risk of losing to league over the next 2 years. Finish school then looks for a club who already have established Colts in position - 100% Agree - In terms of players of age missing out, its unfair and I think that is when the school need to weigh up the pros and cons. If up to me, I would not allow it. I would make it a rule in the school - Only year 11&12 can play 1st and 2nd (Yr 10 only come up for injuries etc). So what if they lose games and so what if perhaps there are talented kids in Yr 10 that could play up? They can wait their turn. First priority should be given to all Year 12 student who wants to play rugby before they finish school. If they don't win a premiership that year, its not the end of the world but those boys will finish school with fond memories. That is what I would do if I were in charge and given the authority. BUT I know schools don't want to lose games - PRIDE is a funny thing, it provides a very tunnel and short vision.

Taumoepeau exceptional talent who's old man coached at East's was with TAHs forwards coaching. Obviously given the right path and preparation - He has always been exceptional. And it is to be expected because he would have received 1-1 coaching from his dad. I would worry if was not exceptional. He is a working horse and he EARNS his sport on his own merit.

Also not a coach just outside looking in
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Joker

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shaquille_oatmeal said:
They couldn't even come up with distinguishing uniforms and have defaulted to just blue and white.
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Colours have been the same for decades.
One of my former players in the Scots Prep 1st XV was wearing an old white jersey with 10 on the back.
I asked where it came from. He said, "It belonged to my grandad"
His grandad was John Solomon (Wallaby 366). He was a Scots boy and one of the greatest.
It was incredible that his grandson was wearing the AAGPS jersey he wore in 1947!
I was most fortunate to have taught three of his grand kids. We were good friends and he loved the way I coached the boys)
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In a surprise gesture fitting the rarity in those days of the South Africa being beaten at home, the Boks forwards chaired Solomon from the field.
 
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