NSW AAGPS 2024

[Syd]

If grammar, high, shore or even kings or came 75th in the hsc there would be be a lot of unhappy people

True, but It’s just a matter of focus, all those schools give out more academic scholarships and focus on academia. Grammar also being academically selective.

 

[The Cleaner]

Jokers round 3 match predictions based on his extensive interpretations of the Voynich Manuscript

The Kings School v St Joseph’s College at Castle Grey Skull

As a fleet of luxury cars glided back along the M2 to the great western plains of Parramatta, the mood inside most luxury saloons was surprisingly upbeat and not as downcast as one might think. Indeed, the Montagues, Anders, Barnabys Orsons and Rolands all felt quietly chipper just like when mummy ordered the house staff to hide a tin of Fortnum & Mason Chocolossus Biscuits under the pillow. Yes, the cattle had taken a beating from the hands of the Shoremen, but they made the northern warriors work hard for it. To the admiration of their supporters, Kings never gave up, even when the whispers of pies running out found its way to the reserves bench the Kings cattle continued to focus on the job. Someone could say the Kingsman didn’t lose, they just ran out of time. This week the picnic baskets will be stocked, R.M Williams designer riding pants pressed, boots cleaned to a high sheen and the Bentley, Rolls Royce or Mercedes SUVs detailed with parking spots staked out. This contrasts sharply to the uncouth, uncultured, unwashed Catholic lads who will be descending upon their manicured grounds like a swarm of locusts.

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And what of those scruffy nurf herders. Last weekend the slighter team were too shrewd, too well conditioned, too profligate at times for the lumbering, disjointed imperial walkers. It was your typical well drilled Joeys team that dismantled the Stormtroopers. The game revealed an effective attacking force that displayed the skill of the forwards whose deft ball work would split the Scots defence. The sight of a loose head prop piercing the line and running freely is one of nature’s most delightful and rare occurrences. It was of course the work rate of the backrow of cattle dogs that stood out. These doggies attacked anything that moved and had the foot down all game. God knows what they served in the refectory the night before. Or was it the Friday night run down the pizza place? Either way, it looked that Joeys seem to have the game, skill and speed to better most. Kings won’t be easy. The supporters and the dancing bloke in the cape and sword will demand premium offerings just like from mummy’s cheesemonger. While many might say Joeys in a blow out, I'm taking more conservative approach. Kings are one of those schools that lift when hosting Joeys. But, how far can they lift?

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Joeys by 6 cream buns just like nanna made

Brilliant!

 

[runningrugbyrules]

Shore being competitive ’is’ the rise. They hadn’t won a comp game in 6 years prior to 2022 due to being focused elsewhere. The turn around is dramatic, and good news for everyone. No one is suffering delusions of grandeur but they are now capable of a win, which seemed a long way off a few short years ago.

PS: Joeys has an extra ~500 kids in high school with a big portion in years 10-12 so a draw in that context for the smaller schools, is a thing.

Unless Joeys built another 3 buildings I didn’t notice last week, Joeys close to the smallest GPS schools by numbers

Now try and come up with another excuse No.324# which I’m sure you will …

 

[Mungo1866]

Those numbers are from Wikipedia. The actual numbers are a bit higher, but not much. There is about 130 in yr7 and numbers increase to about 220 in yr12. Pretty close to 1000 kids.

I think according to the headmaster at the start of the year there are nearly 1100 at Joeys, about 60% board (even if most common postcode is 2110.

 

[Mungo1866]

Kings has 1400 in the high school, Tudor house and prep numbers included in the data above.
I’d also consider Kings has the most diverse cultural background of students across the gps, not concentrated like most. Not all big rugby playing country bumpkins.
Nearly 100 more kids play soccer than rugby and AFL rears its head every now and then.
Prep program isn’t the best, rely on club juniors more for that. That’s (one of) the reasons the likes of Joeys, Waverley, Oakhill and Augustines kill it in the younger age groups.
Joeys has such a history steeped in rugby that it continues to attract a lot of talent through that channel.

Joeys only starts in year 7 ie no prep school. The boys who played rugby before arriving are very probably the minority and come from many local clubs , many played Aussie Rules, league or football before having a rugby ball grafted to their right hand.

 

[Syd]

Unless Joeys built another 3 buildings I didn’t notice last week, Joeys close to the smallest GPS schools by numbers

Now try and come up with another excuse No.324# which I’m sure you will …

Chill my man, wiki said your school had 2000, it’s not a big deal (other than being wrong)

 

[Doing my HSC]

Two newington old boys and brother
Jesse McLean ON 2022
Casey McLean ON2023
Have been listed in the panthers first grade squad this weekend with Jesse starting and Casey a reserve

Casey meant to be in year 12 (born 2006) massive achievement for the young fella

 

[Joker]

Yeah, rowing is still a huge focus (Shore just won the junior pennant back from view) I think the other schools are just putting more focus on it recently, was great to see Joeys win the HOTR (kind of)

Happy to upgrade my sources if incorrect. I saw data that said 2000 in their high school. What’s that source?

I rang the college bursar. He can confirm that SJC has 1031 students in 2024

 

[Joker]

G’day @Joker. It’s a foolish ask, I’m well aware but is there any chance I could get in on the tipping comp?! I know I missed the cut off by over 2 weeks so if there’s any chance I could jump in late with averages for the first 2 games or something I’d be thrilled. Completely understand if you can’t, I’ll still throw up my tips regardless for Shits and gigs.

Scot’s + 7

Joeys + 15

Shore + 10

I am sorry. I gave up my spot for another. Play along anyway and see how you compare. Best wishes

 

[RushingRob]

I am sorry. I gave up my spot for another. Play along anyway and see how you compare. Best wishes

Hey @Joker I'm just wondering why you can't still can't be in the comp? What will one extra spot do? Why is there a certain limit?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, just wondering.

My tips are:
Scots +5
Kings +2
Shore +10

 

[Lindommer]

King's, Grammar and Newington all have two prep schools while Joeys and High don't have one. Correct me if I'm wrong but Riverview's junior school starts in year 5. E, G, K, N and S start their rugby programs well before the other three, they should be much better in the 13s and 14s.

WTF did GPS sports masters ever let AFL invade their sporting programs? Letting soccer in all those years ago was bad enough, but AFL?

 

[Flat out]

Having to only field one soccer team per age group to produce a successful 1st Xi soccer team definitely helps with rugby numbers.

Joeys has more than one soccer team per age group.

It would be very helpful if people refrained from making up BS stories about Joeys to support their flawed arguments.

Facts matter

 

[Newitonga]

I shall give a proper GPS 1sts and 2nds predicted lineup
1sts
1. Hayden Lavercombe (Kings)
2. James Warner (Shore)
3. Daniel Osborne (View)
4. Toby Brial (vc) (Scots)
5. Issac Fonua (Kings)
6. Johannes Logan (Joeys)
7. Marshall Le Maitre (C) (Shore)
8. Justice Tamompeau (Joeys)
9. Angus Grover (View)
10. Toby Rodwell (Newington)
11. Ethan Tombs (Joeys)
12. Henry Conick (Shore)
13. Tom Hartman (View)
14. Jay Mckenzie (Scots)
15. Leo Jacques (Scots)

GPS 2nds
1. Taggart (Joeys)
2. Gus Phillips (View)
3. Felix Harvison (Shore)
4. Ed Baxter (Shore)
5. Phoenix Graham (View) (C)
6. Arthur Greer (Joeys)
7. Charlie Ulcoq (Scots)
8. Gus Gordon (Shore)
9. Jack Binnie (Shore)
10. Jonty Fowler (Joeys)
11. Haemasi Makasini (New)
12. Louis Fenwicke (Kings)
13. Matt Humphries (New)
14. Zac Fittler (Scots)
15. Talen Risati (Kings)

Hope this sheds some light on a true rep teams.
Cheers,
The Maulester

 

[Backintheolddays]

King's, Grammar and Newington all have two prep schools while Joeys and High don't have one. Correct me if I'm wrong but Riverview's junior school starts in year 5. E, G, K, N and S start their rugby programs well before the other three, they should be much better in the 13s and 14s.

WTF did GPS sports masters ever let AFL invade their sporting programs? Letting soccer in all those years ago was bad enough, but AFL?

Agree but the reality is private schools prep rugby quality is low. I’d take the Gordon and Norths juniors any day of the week. Kings fed by Parramatta and Eastwood of whom very few find their way (directly ) to Kings.

 

[Wavesfooty2]

NSW 1 prediction now that the system is fixed up

1. Harper Strachan (Knox)
2. James Warner (Shore)
3. Daniel Osborne (Riverview)
4. Arthur Greer (Joeys)
5. Isaac Fonua (Kings)
6. Ollie Aboud (Waverley)
7. Johannes Logan (Joeys)
8. Toby Brial (Scots)
9. Angus Grover (Riverview)
10. Joe Walsh (Augs)
11. Leo Jacques (Scots)
12. Louis Fenwickle (Kings)
13. Ethan Tombs (Joeys)
14. Tom Hartman (Riverview)
15. Charlie Poynton (Barker)

16. Riley Osborne (Augs)/Charlie Ghattas (Joeys)
17. Hayden Lavercome (Kings)
18. Nick Hill (Barker)
19. Phoenix Graham (Riverview)
20. Marshall Lemaite (Shore)
21. Sam Blank (Augs)
22. Troy Patea (Waverley)
23. Jai Challaghan (Shore)

The players who are included in the PONI squad are ineligible to play in Schools 1 or 2

There are a few players here who cant play because they are included in that.

So this takes out
4. Fonua
8. Brial
9. Grover
10. Walsh
14. Hartman
15. Poynton
18. Hill
20. Le maitre
21. Blank

 

[Joker]

Hey @Joker I'm just wondering why you can't still can't be in the comp? What will one extra spot do? Why is there a certain limit?

Sorry if this is a dumb question, just wondering.

My tips are:
Scots +5
Kings +2
Shore +10

Answer is simple. The time and effort it takes me to chase, collate and then publish tables that can be posted wearies me. I have limited time these days awake when I can operate at my best, most of my days are now spent in bed as I battle illness and chronic fatigue. To make life easier (if that is possible) on myself I limit the numbers AND make it clear there is a cut off. I have thrown out two who have not yet tipped and those places were filled by those who took the time to message me not long after the cutoff. I even gave up my spot to allow someone into this due to his inability to get service where he lives. I hope this explains why.

 

[BananaMan]

@Joker My tips for this week:

Joeys +17
Scots DRAW
Shore +12

 

[Darth Maul]

Good luck to the 1st and 2nd XI and the 3rd XV teams who start their competition this weekend. Does anyone have any predictions in regards to these competitions.

 

[ItsNotPink]

3rd XV Round 1 Preview
Well the wait is finally over, and the 3rd XV competition starts this Saturday 1 June.
Eight teams; seven rounds and another chance for one of these schools to lift the Col Windon Shield in August.

Scots 3rd XV v Joeys 3rd XV
An absolute blockbuster to open the season as defending premiers Scots take on last year’s joint runner up, Joeys at Bellevue Hill. Scots have performed well through the trials and will need to be at their best to defeat this strong Joeys side that has really switched into top gear in recent weeks, playing with pace and precision. This should be a classic match at Bellevue Hill in front of a big Scots home crowd. It will be no surprise to my regular readers that I am tipping the Cerise & Blue by a converted try.
Joeys by 7

Riverview 3rd XV v High 1st XV
Riverview have also been trialling well and will certainly prove too much for a Sydney Boys High 1st XV that was beaten convincingly by Joeys 3rds last week. The High 1sts are a team of great character and determination but will be playing a strong Riverview side who are almost certain to open their campaign with a big win.
Riverview by a lot

Kings 3rd XV v Grammar 1st XV
An intriguing match-up at Gowan Brae with both sides having lost their most recent trials. Kings copped a heavy defeat from Shore last week while Grammar lost by a similar margin to St Pats 1sts. It appears that Grammar may have been facing tougher opposition in recent trials so I think they can notch their first win here, but it could go either way.
Grammar by 3

Shore 3rd XV v TAS 1st XV
We have seen very little of The Armidale School in the trial season and it’s really hard to know how they are going. They had an early loss to Kinross and now they make the first of four trips to Sydney for this season, to play Shore at Northbridge and I think it should be an interesting match. Shore are coming off good wins over Kings and Knox and I like their chances, but TAS always puts up a good contest in this competition.
Shore by 5

Good luck to all players for the competition ahead.
INP

 

[ItsNotPink]

Good luck to the 1st and 2nd XI and the 3rd XV teams who start their competition this weekend. Does anyone have any predictions in regards to these competitions.

Yes. I just posted the 3rd XV preview as I usually do. You wont see soccer discussion on this forum (usually).