These are picked pre season these days - unlike many moons ago when coaches were picked basis how their teams were going according to the ladderAny intel as to the coaches of the GPS Teams? All good if not, Cheers.
These are picked pre season these days - unlike many moons ago when coaches were picked basis how their teams were going according to the ladderAny intel as to the coaches of the GPS Teams? All good if not, Cheers.
***Disclaimer*** - I am not a professional coach. Only a spectator opinion.Ok, genuine question….. what’s better for the player and/or future Rugby Australia:
1. Making the best u16s play u16s and getting used to being dominant/enjoying success
2. Making the best u16s play up early and being less dominant/experiencing struggle
??
CAS, CHS and ISA 1s and 2s also play two games on Thu and one on Fri.rough for GPS teams having games in back to back days
This Thursday's Opens trials that were to take place at Pittwater Park has now been MOVED to St Joseph College Hunters Hill.
Joeys currently coming 1st and View last is a “pretty big difference“ too, if you’re comparing the quality of those players returning next yearBoth sides having "at least 6 Year 11s", is an odd way of saying that Joey's has 6 and Riverview has 11 typically (points where they've had 12) year 11s, almost double Joeys which is a pretty big difference.
Sure, but the original post referred to the year 11 count, and while labeling View as being last is true it's deceptive, second place only has a single win more than last. View has struggled with form but are effectively with the pack and having double as many year 11s is still a significant advantage to them.Joeys currently coming 1st and View last is a “pretty big difference“ too, if you’re comparing the quality of those players returning next year
In 2022 Joeys 15A averaged 42-6 in the comp games, expecting the core of this group will dominate in 2025. (16As is no guide as Joeys tend to struggle with so many boys playing 1sts/2nds recently)
I don’t think we’ll see the quality of this years Joeys 1st XV until (if) they get a break from the rain and a dry track to play multiple phase running rugby
Any Intel as to the game time and location for the u16 Presidents? Or is that not this week, Cheers.S
Jim Lloyd, one of joeys greatest!Found this clip of the 1984 Joey's first XV in the prime of the golden age of GPS glory. Lucky enough to know some of the fellas in this squad very well Mark Malloy and Paul Tonkin. Great time to be a Joeys schoolboy!
-John
Sorry that was meant to read GPS 2s +12Morning @Joker - my tips for this Friday:
GPS 1s +18
GPS 2s +1
GPS BLUE +6
CCC +6
FYI - I’m assuming an oversight but you’ve got a lot of people casting tips on incorrect games (ie GPS BLUE & WHITE are actually playing Country & CCC respectively).
Schmidts approach should be done at club and school levels. There is a flow on effect on bringing youngsters up. 100%
Players that come through need a certain level of body maturity/grit to continue on. I feel that toughness is gained at club level, particularly Colts not School's. - 100% Agree
Unfortunately school (GPS/CAS etc) players are restricted from playing club Y11/Y12 yet Y10s can play. Miss out on opportunity when youngsters come through into 2nds, 1sts rugby then at risk of losing to league over the next 2 years. Finish school then looks for a club who already have established Colts in position - 100% Agree - In terms of players of age missing out, its unfair and I think that is when the school need to weigh up the pros and cons. If up to me, I would not allow it. I would make it a rule in the school - Only year 11&12 can play 1st and 2nd (Yr 10 only come up for injuries etc). So what if they lose games and so what if perhaps there are talented kids in Yr 10 that could play up? They can wait their turn. First priority should be given to all Year 12 student who wants to play rugby before they finish school. If they don't win a premiership that year, its not the end of the world but those boys will finish school with fond memories. That is what I would do if I were in charge and given the authority. BUT I know schools don't want to lose games - PRIDE is a funny thing, it provides a very tunnel and short vision.
Taumoepeau exceptional talent who's old man coached at East's was with TAHs forwards coaching. Obviously given the right path and preparation - He has always been exceptional. And it is to be expected because he would have received 1-1 coaching from his dad. I would worry if was not exceptional. He is a working horse and he EARNS his sport on his own merit.
Also not a coach just outside looking in
Help yourself to this link. https://aagps.nsw.edu.au/fixture?su...OrRes=-1&termname=Winter 2022&sportname=RugbyHow many Joey's boys are in the u16 Presidents? just curious, Cheers.