Predicted backline for New;
9. Sarah
10. Sara
11. Kate
12. Kara
13.Cara
14. Cate
15. Siobahn
Joeys 1990 had 10 in the GPS 1st XV, the same as the 1982 & 1986 sidesJoeys 1990, I think it was either 12 or 13 in the GPS1stXV and in fact Steve Jani from the Joeys 2nds even made the GPS 3rds
fair point, I’d forgotten about Imogen, impressive game management for her age. Her father told me she is putting in a lot of work in the gym over summer.This is stupid. Imogen (yr 10) has already signed with Easts and will start at 10 or 15 for sure.
Not sure if Palmisani gets a spot in the 1st XV based on the fact Hart, Gough, Tombs and Sleeman were chosen over him this season during the plague of outside back injuries at Joeys.
There are multiple kicking options, agreed competition will be fierce.Doesn't Palmisani play fullback? With Hwi gone he should now be their 1st choice kicker. Including Palmisani everyone you mentioned (apart from Gough) experienced 1sts rugby in the 10 round comp this year. There will be a lot of boys vying for the same spots next year which will make them even stronger….a good place to be in.
I didn't realise "Trinity aren't any good anymore".Those sports are summer for a start and waterpolo is popular, even if 10-15 years ago it didn't really exist. Sound familiar?
PLC Pymble has around 75 registered rugby players and growing, thats 75 better than 0. Women's participation is up 10% overall and the schools and clubs are just getting started and building comps. Why would we deliberately shoot down a great growth opportunity, are you saying dont try because you might fail? Or don't try because schools like Trinity aren't any good anymore? so therefore everyone should stop trying.
1 title in the last 23 years and only 5 players in the entire 53 man CAS squad last year, same as Aloys. It would be awesome if they were more competitive apart from the occasional one-off game, but sadly they are struggling to put teams on the park.I didn't realise "Trinity aren't any good anymore".
Funny that , I attended a first grade game between Eastwood & West Harbour this year, & noted that 5 of the players on the field were
ex Trinity.
Far enough.I'm not in touch with schoolboy rugby these days, & am happy to accept your statistics re Trinity.'m title in the last 23 years and only 5 players in the entire 53 man CAS squad last year, same as Aloys. It would be awesome if they were more competitive apart from the occasional one-off game, but sadly they are struggling to put teams on the park.
any “star” schoolsboy isnt playing shute shield,Far enough.I'm not in touch with schoolboy rugby these days, & am happy to accept your statistics re Trinity.
But I don't think a schools rugby prowess should be solely judged on inter school competitions restricted to the boys ages.
To my mind, consideration should also be given to the ultimate progress & development of boys at a higher level, e.g. club &
representative levels, as at least partly reflective of their school experience.
As one who was involved in Shute Shield rugby in days past, I remember the common occurrence of schoolboy "stars" turning
up to training at the beginning of the season wearing their schoolboy rep gear for all to be impressed by, & subsequently noting
how many of the unknowns were far more impressive & successful.
On a brief scan of one or two of this years Shute Shield first grade teams, I came across 2 players in the Randwick firsts also.
There may well have been others unrecognised by me.
So the 5 players I mentioned in my post is not insignificant I would think.
Obviously as a Rugby page, contributors focus on that sport, although this thread seems to be largely about co-education & its
effects, & many of the contributions reflect their own particular bias, but what has become apparent to me over the years, is the diminishing
interest & importance of rugby in traditional Rugby playing schools, & this perhaps may be relevant in schools such as Trinity.
Certainly, when I Google Trinity's impressive results in the many alternative sports/activities available to boys other than rugby, these days , that may well be an explanation?
Quite a few actually.any “star” schoolsboy isnt playing shute shield,
It still surprises me some are debating whether Grover will play 9 or 10 next year…..Australia U16s shine in physical win over Pacific All Stars
www.rugby.com.au
GPS boys put in a good showing.
Grover & Hartman for View looked good and Shore have very good player on their hands with Bassingthwaighte