NSW AAGPS 2024

[FastNFurious]

If PONI really had an eye on the future it would’t select the best players from last season. ….. and the selectors for PONI aren’t volunteers.

 

[Billy McGee]

Sweet - I think you and I are pretty much aligned!

I second the motion

 

[Here for the advice]

Many years ago touring squads for the wallabies were picked that way with each state able to nominate player hence some random tourists from Victoria and other states and also country representatives and many NSW v QLd quotas - none official but very much adhered too. (Much like the governance of the Rugby Australia).

 

[sundayeightpm]

If PONI really had an eye on the future it would select the best players from last season. ….. and the selectors for PONI aren’t volunteers.

Agree, mostly. And mate, anyone who lives in a capital city on the Eastern seaboard who earns < $150k p.a. is a volunteer ;-)

 

[Rudderless]

Best of luck to all the teams tomorrow

 

[Eighty Minutes]

I think the problem with the PONI system is that it interferes with our bragging rights when we think we pick the best team but we can’t reconcile this with the selections because of the exemption of PONI players.

 

[PROPaganda]

I’m surprised nobody is giving Shore much of a chance next year. They have the GPS 1sts 10 and 15 returning and 3 representatives from the presidents A side. I think they’ll be right amongst the top, likely with Joeys and Ignatius.

 

[sundayeightpm]

Lol - everyone said that last year about Scots this year. Whoops. Too far out to predict any semblance of success mate...but I guess we can have fun predicting ;-)

 

[shaquille_oatmeal]

Taking into account the discourse over the last few pages it's clear talent can change significantly between now and next season. I think it'll be tough to predict the outcome with most GPS teams going into this second half of the season given recent developments alone. Also watching all this discussion on individual players whilst important, seeing how teams played before the break and some of the rep sides too I think the synergy and chemistry of the teams will also become an important factor going into this next group of games.

As many have pointed out talent is abundant across many teams, but teams that can link those players and materialize that talent into results will benefit the most both this season and those that follow.

 

[The Soaring Eagle]

19 to 10

Any knowledge as to the try-scorers of the u16, CAS v Presidents A game? Just curious, cheers.

 

[Syd]

Shore will be competitive now that their program mirrors the other 5 GPS schools. Not sure you could predict much more than that. Hopefully another close season next year…

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The system has always existed but under different names/administration. PONI, NTS etc. It's a process to remove double handling within Rugby which is needed. We don't need the ASRU to be a separate body within the Rugby landscape. It serves no purpose now and is a relic of the amateur days that many in Rugby seem stuck in.

We recognise how League has built a flow through from NRL down to SG Ball, Harold Matthews and this is an attempt to re create. The fact ASRU still exist is good and gives even more players an opportunity to play rep footy who wouldn't have years ago.

 

[Soupnasty]

In Rugby League, the ASSRL is a separate association, similar to ASRU being separate.

Not that you are - but I swear we all spend more time looking for reasons to be offended and annoyed with "this n that" than we do in actually leaning into what is good about the game.

There will always be different opinions on any selections - look at state of origin.
The poni system is a way of doing it, and it has its pluses and minuses.

Everyone take a chill pill and enjoy some schoolboy rugby today.

 

[FastNFurious]

Yeah nah. PONI is a genuinely dumb way of doing it…… sure it’s a way but it is a limiting way thunked up by not very bright people. There should be singular pathway once we get to state level so talent can be assessed on a single stage. Clubs and schools into associations and districts into states. Single, stream lined and aspirational.

 

[Billy McGee]

I agree.
Don’t see the upside in the PONI system.
Incumbency is too great.
Let the cream rise to the top each year through a streamlined system.
Rugby in this country needs to be open to criticism - it’s the only way we keep it from life support.

 

[sundayeightpm]

On another related/un-related point...who is following the ASRU organisation on Facebook. it appears there are scammers and fakes all over it. I received around 10 invites to join on Facebook etc The latest is the promotion from Skysportes (promoting an affiliation with RugbyTV). How does this happen?

 

[Running_rugby_1954]

It’s an organisation run by volunteers who have full time jobs.

You are welcome to reach out and provide your expertise if you have something to offer.

 

[sundayeightpm]

It’s an organisation run by volunteers who have full time jobs.

You are welcome to reach out and provide your expertise if you have something to offer.

Thanks mate - will tell them you sent me.

 

[Rudderless]

QLD 2 8 Combined 7

QLD scored a try in the last minute

 

[moa999]

NSW 1 starting with a bunch of reserves on the field.

Lots of pick and go's and Gallagher (Westfield SH) over. Connick converts
7-0 @6