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NSW AAGPS 2024

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Herbert Moran (7)
Hearing rumours out of Shore that year 11 Bede Clout has earned a spot in the 1st XV after a series of strong performances. Good on him. Unfortunately, Gus Reardon has been dropped to the 2nd XV. This will mean that he will get will play with his brother Hugh Reardon. It will be interesting to see how they perform together
 
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MaulMasterMind

Bob McCowan (2)
Doing my HSC said:
Scots is a tough one

Easy to understand why they are doing well in the second competition with players such as Finlay Bartlett Max Sopeono and Will Adlam

Finlay Bartlett dominated in the 2XV in year 10 and 1XV in year 11, hence why he has been playing very well, interested to see if still eligble he is picked in a GPS team (IMO he deserves it)
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From my view the Young Scots 10 Oliver Sinclair (2nd XV 2024) is a must to be brought in this week. Shift Onitoni to a position he feels comfortable. The great kicking game of Sinclair is what will do it for them this week as they take on Kings out in Parramatta. Hopefully we can see the boys from Bellevue Hill back to their winning ways.
 
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MaulMasterMind

Bob McCowan (2)
The President said:
Hearing rumours out of Shore that year 11 Bede Clout has earned a spot in the 1st XV after a series of strong performances. Good on him. Unfortunately, Gus Reardon has been dropped to the 2nd XV. This does mean that he will get will play with his brother Hugh Reardon. Which will be interesting to see how they perform together
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What a great sight to see Hugh Reardon (Year 11) and Angus Reardon (Year 12) the brothers from Moree will run out together this weekend against View. Will they create some Moree madness on the field?
 
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Chris McKivat (8)
Cauliflower Ear said:
3rd XV to 1st XV is a credit to his hard work and determination; a very physical and energetic player. Credit also to the coaches for rewarding consistent good performances, a statement to the playing group and the sign of a building program in Shore.
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Was then really in the 3rd XV due to his abilities, was merely coming back from injury. Should've been in the mix for 1st all year.
 
wisemaan

wisemaan

Sydney Middleton (9)
Post-Match Analysis: Shore vs Scots at Stirling Bridge

Due to my time I will only be posting 1 post game review. ( Only game I watched this week ). Will still be doing previews later on for this Saturday..

It was electric as both teams took the field to Stirling Bridge last Saturday. This was a match in a season in which defeat would very much mean Chernobyl—it would be over.

Bellevue Hill boys came seeking expectation, nervous even though their 2nd XV had been having a successful season. The Shore boys knew this was a key game to get redeeming premiership sights in view. Here's how things went down:

UNDERPERFORMED OR PERFORMED?

Bassingthwaite and Callaghan: New Hope
The addition of Bassingthwaite and Callaghan to the Shore program this year has been monumental. Bassingthwaite stood out with great footwork and game sense for a performance that hints at even greater things next year. His partner, Callaghan, showed remarkable agility and speed to become one of the most exciting players in schoolboy rugby over the next year.

Fitler: Hero or Letdown?
Fitler, on paper, just seems to have so much potential. Performance on Saturday, however, was underwhelming. This really had to be one of those games in which he stepped up and came out visibly not quite to expectations. Where the season depends on it, I look forward to him rising to the occasion against King's and really turning things around for his team.

Le'Maitre and Warner: Hole-in-One Performance
Again, it was Le'Maitre who picked the team up, playing a really great game himself with an excellent try. Warner, who had vomited at halftime, turned up for the entire second half—a true attribute of his workhorse mentality—and his perseverance and tenacity must be commended.

Who Knows...
From a Scot's point of view, they did not play badly. But after Shore defended some of their key players, Scots found themselves in trouble. The game had been so close, and Scots may still have a lot to do as they gear up to take on King's for a second time. For Shore, not all is lost just yet. There is this thin veil of hope. The Shore boys edged past their rivals by a whisker on Saturday last, however.

Crowd Performance

This energy, very impressive for an away game, was matched by the Scots supporters. Back-and-forth chanting between the schools heated things up even more. Notably, the Shore boys stood for the entire second half—now that's how you support a basketball team. That type of engagement needs to be mandated; it really enhances this culture and atmosphere for these games. That culture needs to be elevated across all schools to this level.

The game became full-activated, keeping everyone on their toenails. Each team shows promise, and it will be interesting how they come out in the remaining games. For now, Shore can celebrate a hard-won victory, while Scots need to regroup and prepare for their next challenge.

However only time will tell...

Yours in sporting reason, A sane observer

- wisemaan
 
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Bob McCowan (2)
Cauliflower Ear said:
Kings came back from a big margin in the first half and brought the game back to almost being in a winnable situation. On the other hand, Scots have been a punish to watch, scraped a win against View when the field was a giant puddle and haven't thrown a punch since. The noise surrounding their team is more like a reality TV show rather than a professional/successful sporting team. Can't do power rankings on what they might in to turn into when they get a full team, only based on their output thus far.
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Although kings did come back, it was not without the assistance of the referee. They look to be quite a strong side, however Newington seemed to have the upper hand until a yellow card (questionable at best) and a penalty try (deserved) brought them back in the game.
 
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Backintheolddays

Billy Sheehan (19)
George Anderson said:
Although kings did come back, it was not without the assistance of the referee. They look to be quite a strong side, however Newington seemed to have the upper hand until a yellow card (questionable at best) and a penalty try (deserved) brought them back in the game.
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I'll bite. Penalty try and yellow were in the last minute so little impact on the game. And both were warranted. After being warned on the previous maul the guilty party came around to the wrong side of the maul and collapsed the ball carrier. Was absolutely blatant. Obvious on the video and live. Kings were dreadful in the first 20, didn't turn up and looked like they were expecting to win without putting in. Gave too much of a lead up but looked much better once they got into the game. New were too good to chase down but Kings did an admirable job.
 
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Herbert Moran (7)
Well deserved to hear that Bede Clout has moved into the 1st XV, was injured to begin the season and therefore was placed in the 3rd XV, but has performed well in every game for the 2nd XV, as well as subbing on for the 1sts against Joeys and making major runs to march them up the field, it is quite unfortunate to hear about Angus Reardon being moved down to the 2nd XV after playing what I believe was his best game of the season against Scots but that's the way this game goes.
 
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