NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[brick-with-eyes]

Haven't heard much discussion about the crowd-work at some games, heard the Rowdy View crowd was strong despite being out at Parramatta and having only the A teams played (even go as far as to say they make the Kings crowd look weak). also heard the Shoremen got around their respective game.

Just a humble Bricks opinion

 

[twister29]

Completely agree. Not sure if putting Wendt straight into the inside backs was the best idea. This is for 2 reasons: 1 He has been out for almost 2 seasons so for now he is lacking the IQ, experience, and potentially confidence as inside, as a strong ball runner with plenty of pace I would put him outside or wing (not fb because Jai is back). 2 As @The Chairman said, Robertson is very comfortable as a ‘second five’, carrying his experience as no 10 to draw vital strings in the back line.

THE DILEMMA: Quite simply, someone has to go. With Wendt returning he has to go somewhere and I think he is ready for the 1 XV, same with Callaghan, they need him and someone must go.
But, is Robertson the weakest link? I am not sure, but then who else to go? Any ideas?

 

[PickandDriveThru80]

@twister29 another option could be for Richie to be dropped as he has not been in the bust form recently. The Robertson could move to 10 as he has experience there from the 16s.

 

[wisemaan]

Who else would you drop? Either Ritchie or Hockey and then shift everything around which would affect the entire backline. It's a hard decision and is awkward but I feel Robertson is not the worst decision. I'll keep my views on this till after round 3.

 

[wisemaan]

I agree but I really can't see Ritchie getting dropped at this point in time.

 

[PickandDriveThru80]

Probably the obvious choice keeping Richie in the team as he has more experience than Robertson at 10. It’s a real hard area for the shore coaches as none of them have been outstanding but none doing bad enough to be dropped.

 

[For Rucksake]

Well said.

Wendt (E) moving to outside is not really possible with a strong captain Francis (E) playing at outside. They wouldn’t want him at winger, as he has been excellent throughout this year and adds to much to the backline. Is Robertson (E) the weakest link. I don’t believe so but for sure the coaches have a challenge to juggle.

 

[twister29]

I think dropping Robertson is the best option in the end, as I agree anyone else would really screw the order of the backline. Just the standard he has been playing recently makes initially hard to entail. However this is potentially a good sign, as having a high standards and tight competition in selection points to depth.

 

[For Rucksake]

Robertson, also doesn’t show much interest in the 10 jersey, definitely preferring a centre role

 

[theruckingdead]

Twister, I agree in the Robertson call. His recent performances have been somewhat underwhelming.

 

[LoseHeadLarry]

I've been reading this forum for quite a while now but have only just made an account to get amongst things.
I was just curious as to where we draw the line about negative chants/booing in the gps competition. By this i mean if it is unacceptable to shout during kicks for goal ( which i am not defending), is shouting during a line out also a no go or play on?

 

[k1ngs4lyf]

Any crowd reports and rankings from this week? Heard Riverview had a supportive away crowd.

Heard from my nephew from Scots that the senior shore boys have been upset with the lack of turnout for the shore boys particularly year 7 & 8. Could this lead to a decline for the blue army or what shore call themselves.

 

[k1ngs4lyf]

I suppose you pose a great argument, Newington loves to scream whilst a conversion is being undertaken, Scots seem to love a good whistle during the conversion. Kings and Shore definitely have the Kick offs covered in terms of putting of the catcher. I think the line is drawn when kicking conversions. Old boys never seem to follow rules, Joeys and view in particular with those passionate OBs.

 

[brick-with-eyes]

Not straight

 

[jester23]

I believe that it is just pure respect and commraderie to not shout whilst a kicker is kicking. This was shown perfectly at the scots and shore game as shore remained quite whilst the kick was being taken which gained many people a higher level of respect for shore. But i believe shouting during a line out is fine as it creates pressure.

 

[wisemaan]

During conversions isn't on but during lineout is culture. Love seeing stuff like this.

 

[twister29]

I know that for conversions, respectful silence before the ball is kicked is an unwritten rule. Once the ball is in the air it’s a free for all, it won’t affect the kicker.

 

[For Rucksake]

The controversy lies around the kick offs aswell. But i mean every school does it and I believe it adds excitement and fun to the game and the crowd as it draws greater pressure from the crowds.

 

[PickandDriveThru80]

There’s a few unwritten rules of the crowds from the gps. However the majority of the cheering/jeering is controlled by the teachers supervising. Sometimes the teachers there don’t watch the rugby and just watch the crowd to make sure no one is saying anything negative!

 

[FrontLifter101]

I think dropping Robertson is the best option in the end, as I agree anyone else would really screw the order of the backline. Just the standard he has been playing recently makes initially hard to entail. However this is potentially a good sign, as having a high standards and tight competition in selection points to depth.

Unfortunately, he’s been hard done by here. I think at the moment he’s playing one of the best in Shores struggling backline. Whilst he’s quite a small centre, i didn’t see him miss a tackle on the weekend and proved the week before that he is a tackling machine. Would be interesting to see how Shore goes without his defensive dominance this week.