Billy McGee
Allen Oxlade (6)
When you say “tainted” is it because they’ve picked centres on the wing?
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Wrong way around on the last game; CAS won
The Cleaner
Ward Prentice (10)
Congratulations to Lavercombe and Fenwicke of TKS.
Rudderless
Bill McLean (32)
Thanks for that.
The Chairman
Cyril Towers (30)
I can only assume Grover, Bassingthwaighte, Hartman and Makasini are in the PONI squad. Very interesting…
Cauliflower Ear
Frank Nicholson (4)
How many players are on this elusive and mysterious PONI list? Where can we see it?
TheFoundingFather
Stan Wickham (3)
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/preli...n-u18s-build-towards-new-zealand-tour-2024328
Back in march they released this 25 man squad, I believe they have added to it.
TFF
sundayeightpm
Stan Wickham (3)
Not completely - I felt that players previously included in the PONI squad, and with prior reputations may have been given preference over others...
sundayeightpm
Stan Wickham (3)
I am actually not too sure about that. We shall see when the mysterious list is finally released. Hartman was already named in the PONI squad earlier in the year. I understand that Masi (Makasini) is already in conversations with various NRL clubs also.
sundayeightpm
Stan Wickham (3)
I think you can work it out ;-)
Frank the Tank
Bob McCowan (2)
Despite the PONI system i think Joeys will win again
FastNFurious
Jimmy Flynn (14)
PONi, for players so good they don’t need to play to win.
Is there an up to date PONI list?
Assume Max Gough has been added to it and so not seen?
Also, I’m sure others from other associations. e.g. Lewis Wilson (Augs/ISA prop), Talaileva (Barker/CAS #8), Taj Smith [Barker/CAS #4), Harrison Dene, not sure but can Sam Nuilala play at this comp or just schoolboys. I’m sure many others.
Have seen Smith play live and his line out jumping on defence at the very front of the lineout (with often only 1 lifter behind him) is unbelievable - springs in his legs!
With CAS lineout problems on their own ball, was very surprised they were hardly throwing to him, could well have changed result.
Assume Max Gough has been added to it and so not seen?
Also, I’m sure others from other associations. e.g. Lewis Wilson (Augs/ISA prop), Talaileva (Barker/CAS #8), Taj Smith [Barker/CAS #4), Harrison Dene, not sure but can Sam Nuilala play at this comp or just schoolboys. I’m sure many others.
Have seen Smith play live and his line out jumping on defence at the very front of the lineout (with often only 1 lifter behind him) is unbelievable - springs in his legs!
With CAS lineout problems on their own ball, was very surprised they were hardly throwing to him, could well have changed result.
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Maul of Duty
Herbert Moran (7)
No update to what was released in March. None of the boys you listed were on that list from what I can see
Maul of Duty
Herbert Moran (7)
Goes both ways I think. PONI concept acknowledges the early players that have been identified and also allows other players to earn selection in the squad throughout the year. I don’t believe that the current PONI group will be the final team that is selected as form throughout the season will be taken into account. While some PONI players may have been surpassed by others, there are definitely players in the Schools 1 and 2 team that just aren’t at the same level as their PONI counterpart either
Technically I think he joined them after beating them, props to view for developing such a talented player…
I don't have an issue with the PONI concept. Ultimately it's a talent identification list, and gives them opportunities.
But the lack of consistency year to year and excluding these boys from a mid-season tournament is crazy.
At least last year the Academy sides played each other over the break, with the Schoolboys sides effectively a 3rd 4th side.
This year it's kind of a 2nd 3rd, but the supposed best players are sitting out.
But the lack of consistency year to year and excluding these boys from a mid-season tournament is crazy.
At least last year the Academy sides played each other over the break, with the Schoolboys sides effectively a 3rd 4th side.
This year it's kind of a 2nd 3rd, but the supposed best players are sitting out.
FastNFurious
Jimmy Flynn (14)
The PONI scam is the major reason for inconsistent selection calls. Sets in bias and means protected players don’t need to push ….. so you probably do have an issue with PONI you just don’t realise!