NSW AAGPS 2024

[The Chairman]

Good slate of matches today. ISA played competitively and should be given recognition given a few stars were out. Graham (I) and Callaghan (E) were most impressive. Bring on CAS, should be good. Lots of talent there, im looking forward most to Taumopeau vs Turner in the 6s battle. Both big, physical and strong runners. Should be a tight contest.

 

[moa999]

GPS White 19 - Country 7
CAS I 24 - ISA I 7

Joey's main pitch has held up well. Mostly green but a bit dusty in the middle.
Second pitched used for some games doesn't look as good but still seems to be a good surface

Again shaping as a tight GPS - CAS contests in the 1sts, both with two good victories
GPS I 17 - ISA I 12
CAS I 31 - CHS 5
GPS I 26 - CHS 0
CAS I 24 - ISA I 7

 

[moa999]

To compete the scores here.
GPS Blue 7 - AICES 0 @HT
CHS II 12 - CCC 24 @HT. (Though scorer not confident)

And FT
GPS Blue 21 - AICES 0
CHS II 19 - CCC 24

CHS were camped on the line last few minutes but couldn't scores...

Onwards to Knox tomorrow.

 

[rugbyAU]

Score in GPS 1sts games?

 

[The Cleaner]

After watching GPS 1 and CAS 1 performance today, I think the margins will be closer than last year. CAS 1 were very dominant in their performance.

 

[Joker]

I hope Knox (my old Prep) has a decent BBQ tomorrow. Nothing beats a Joeys rower.

Here is my son about to tackle one.

 

[Joker]

BTW. Is it quiet since the squabbling View boys are playing in the 2025 sandbox.

Many thanks to everyone who reported scores and observations from today’s games. Tomorrow I will try to do my bit. If there is a program will share. I am hopeless with names. All the players I know are the Joe boys and Angus Grover. Hope everyone has a good game.

 

[rod skellet]

Well said Joker. See you at Knox tomorrow. I still think depth will determine the result. GPS should win, but I was impressed with the cohesion of the CAS lads today. It will be closer than my prediction mid week. Also both games tomorrow will be 35min halves unlike the 20 min halves today.

 

[The Chairman]

I'll be at Knox tommorow as well. I think that a few Shore boys played up today, and I was rather impressed with them. Good signs from Northbridge. Think this one will be tight, as always, I'm saying this one will be determined in the fowards. AAGPS Backs have the firepower, but they've got to be backed up by the big lads first.

 

[Rudderless]

Well done to moa999 and others for score and game updates. Much appreciated.


Friday 28th June - Main Field Knox Grammar School

11:30 Sydney Juniors v ISA 2
12:45 AICES v CHS 2
14:00 CHS 1 v ISA 1
15:15 GPS White v CCC
16:30 Country Juniors v GPS Blue
17:45 CAS 2 v GPS 2
19:00 GPS 1 v CAS 1

Wahroonga weather....top of 17 deg with a 5% chance of rain

 

[Cauliflower Ear]

Watching the games today, I felt 20-minute halves did not give enough time for the outside backs and loose forwards to work into the game. Tomorrow's game should be an arm wrestle with both teams today showing physical dominance and electric speed in spurts, cruising to wins against their probably underpowered opponents. Loved the games of the two Shore backs today in the GPS 1 (Bassingthwaighte and Callaghan) and the outside centre of GPS 2.
GPS 1 in a tight one and GPS 2 by a decent margin.

 

[Mule]

As a CAS imposter (but really an all round rugby tragic) looking forward to welcoming all to Knox tomorrow; we hope the field and viewing points complement some great match ups and low injury count! Best wishes to all for a great day of rugby!

 

[Frank the Tank]

Gps were solid today, didn’t loose a game. 11 boys in Year 11 played GPS blues and won both games well. From all schools they were good

 

[Syd]

Joeys a lot, Riverview not many.

Does the one where Joeys won with a Riverview year 13 boy count? (asking for a friend)

 

[Srgnt Short Ball]

here we go...

 

[The Cleaner]

Gps were solid today, didn’t loose a game. 11 boys in Year 11 played GPS blues and won both games well. From all schools they were good

Well said, Well done to all GPS teams today.

 

[The Chairman]

I hope Knox (my old Prep) has a decent BBQ tomorrow. Nothing beats a Joeys rower.

Should be in good nick. Ground was looking sharp, some old friends of mine were discussing their Cadet parade and said it looked primed for some rugby.

 

[The Chairman]

Probably a bit off topic, but nonetheless, Holiday team stats...

 

[The Emperor]

Huge news out of the gps camp with Charlie Galligan being called in for tomorrows fixture. Big win for the men at Northbridge and a well deserved call up. Looking forward to the matches tomorrow.
Cheers, Emp

 

[The Chairman]

Odd decision, he's playing in the 2nd XV and has had very limited gametime in the 1sts... Nonetheless Congratulations to him, he was phenomenal in that First VIII too.