NSW AAGPS 2024

[Rudderless]

Well done to the Brumbies u19’s

Penalty kick on the bell by the iceman Cullen Gray from just inside the halfway line 24-22

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

4 tries to Hartman in the U16s demolition job.

Plenty of strong GPS performances.

 

[Chugby Chris]

would i be wrong to say that scots are missing out on the young gun Will Cannavo (Y12 in 2024) ?
Contracted within the Newcastle Knights system and about to be in contention for a NSW 7s Team this coming weekend?
hes a versatile player with experience in the centres while being played at 6 for the 3rd and 2nd XV in 2023.
thoughts?

 

[Rudderless]

SUPER RUGBY U16s AND U19s SCHEDULE​

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ROUND 2​

Sat 7 October

Rebels v Waratahs, Box Hill Rugby Club VIC, U16s 11.05am, U19s 12.45pm

Sun 8 October

Reds v Force, Ballymore QLD, U16s 12.05pm, U19s 1.45pm

Brumbies BYE

 

[runningrugbyrules]

They 100% have fronted the full cost of Schooling. I can’t say if it’s every case but it has happened quite a bit. Some schools will also like the link.

I wouldn’t worry about cost. If they put 4 boys through various schools paying 250k they don’t care. They’ve taken that each night from pokies and gambling revenue.

If they are to do it, they are for players they want in the Top 30 squad immediately post school where the minimum wage is 110k and going to 130k in the next CBA.

Correct, I’ve worked at 2 NRL clubs and yes NRL clubs pay school fees

 

[runningrugbyrules]

Did the Joker complete his yearly spreadsheet of GPS results ???

 

[Shuteshieldfan]

Lots of people bring up Le Maitre in this forum.

How does he compare to Durbridge, the Kings out and out openside that got selected over him at every level (GPS, GEN BLUE and AUS) and who is a terrific on baller. I have seen Durbridge play a few times but not Le Maitre so would love to be more informed.

 

[Masked Crusader]

I’m watching the Waratahs v Rebels U16 game. The Waratahs are totally dominant but one strikes me as odd. They keep rotating the front rowers after short stints. Back rowers to some extent as well. The same thing happened last week v the Brumbies. This seems really dumb, how do you develop elite front rowers if they aren’t conditioned to play 60 plus minutes. If they can’t do it and perform at 16 they never will be able to. Another example of dumb pathways develop in Australia.

 

[Masked Crusader]

Lots of people bring up Le Maitre in this forum.

How does he compare to Durbridge, the Kings out and out openside that got selected over him at every level (GPS, GEN BLUE and AUS) and who is a terrific on baller. I have seen Durbridge play a few times but not Le Maitre so would love to be more informed.

Durbridge is a better openside. Le Maître is an athlete though, seems like a competitive and tough unit. I actually think he should try to develop as a 2 or a 9. Sounds odd I know but he could be seriously good in either. I wouldn’t be surprised if he ended up in the NRL if he persists as a back rower as he probably isn’t tall enough to be a line out option and not big enough to be a ball runner.

 

[Penriff_boy]

Lots of people bring up Le Maitre in this forum.

How does he compare to Durbridge, the Kings out and out openside that got selected over him at every level (GPS, GEN BLUE and AUS) and who is a terrific on baller. I have seen Durbridge play a few times but not Le Maitre so would love to be more informed.

Le Maitre is a year younger but with the same level of talent. Let's hope Rugby Australia snap him and James Warner up before the NRL do.

 

[rugbyAU]

Le Maitre is a year younger but with the same level of talent. Let's hope Rugby Australia snap him and James Warner up before the NRL do.

Agree, but I don't think Warner is at that same level as Marshall

 

[Backintheolddays]

Le Maitre is a year younger but with the same level of talent. Let's hope Rugby Australia snap him and James Warner up before the NRL do.

Different players. I'd say Durbridge smarter and Le Maitre more physical. Both typical of the Aussie 7 but unfortunately I'd argue too small for today's game at the top level (professional).
Given ARU board generally has 50% Shore old boys that's his saving grace, as someone mentioned earlier he's a great player but depending on his final body shape could finish at 2, 9 or even 12.
I know the European unions place some emphasis on somatotyping and genetics (Eastern bloc 1960's anyone) as they develop players - particularly in the 16-20 age bracket. I discussed this with a couple of powers that be here and got a blank stare. Here we rely on coaching talent to identify the best role for a player which is very hit and miss.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I’m watching the Waratahs v Rebels U16 game. The Waratahs are totally dominant but one strikes me as odd. They keep rotating the front rowers after short stints. Back rowers to some extent as well. The same thing happened last week v the Brumbies. This seems really dumb, how do you develop elite front rowers if they aren’t conditioned to play 60 plus minutes. If they can’t do it and perform at 16 they never will be able to. Another example of dumb pathways develop in Australia.

I think it’s still about opportunity in these games. They are winning them comfortably.

Wouldn’t surprise me to see a longer stint in the game v the Reds.

I agree with your point though.

 

[anothernudge]

I think it’s still about opportunity in these games. They are winning them comfortably.

Wouldn’t surprise me to see a longer stint in the game v the Reds.

I agree with your point though.

Of course in trials they are trying to give everyone game time.

 

[AroundTheAnkles]

Of course in trials they are trying to give everyone game time

are they trials?

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

There not but they are games the coaches would expect to win.

In the 16s it's all about the QLD game.

 

[Mule]

Different players. I'd say Durbridge smarter and Le Maitre more physical. Both typical of the Aussie 7 but unfortunately I'd argue too small for today's game at the top level (professional).
Given ARU board generally has 50% Shore old boys that's his saving grace, as someone mentioned earlier he's a great player but depending on his final body shape could finish at 2, 9 or even 12.
I know the European unions place some emphasis on somatotyping and genetics (Eastern bloc 1960's anyone) as they develop players - particularly in the 16-20 age bracket. I discussed this with a couple of powers that be here and got a blank stare. Here we rely on coaching talent to identify the best role for a player which is very hit and miss.

Both very good but Different styles of player from what I've seen: I feel Durbs is more like Pocock - physically very stocky and hits breakdowns to great effect. LeM is more like Hooper - lighter, and plays a little wider to great effect

 

[046ballrunner]

marshall is so good at footy he will be in gps 1s next year

 

[046ballrunner]

captain for every 1 and 2 gps xv next year

shore: 1s C = Marshall VC = Warner. 2s C = Segart VC = Henry Conick
Joeys 1s C = Greer VC = Jonty F 2s C = Bowden VC = Gus Cornish
view 1s C = Hartman VC = Carter 2s C = Bousie VC = Conna
newington 1s C = Cleverley Vc = Humphries 2s C = Warner VC = Bordina
Scots 1s C = Brial VC = Patterson 2s C = Hughes VC = Laverty
Kings 1s C = Baker VC = Sawyer 2s C = Younes VC = Matt smith

 

[rugbyAU]

captain for every 1 and 2 gps xv next year

shore: 1s C = Marshall VC = Warner. 2s C = Segart VC = Henry Conick
Joeys 1s C = Greer VC = Jonty F 2s C = Bowden VC = Gus Cornish
view 1s C = Hartman VC = Carter 2s C = Bousie VC = Conna
newington 1s C = Cleverley Vc = Humphries 2s C = Warner VC = Bordina
Scots 1s C = Brial VC = Patterson 2s C = Hughes VC = Laverty
Kings 1s C = Baker VC = Sawyer 2s C = Younes VC = Matt smith

Conick will be 12 for the 1sts and Segart 10 for the 1sts