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NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

Footy head

Ted Fahey (11)
Lots of Newington injuries are coming back very soon if not back this week, this Sheck rumour of being out for the season has no substance and the great play from some 2nd XV and 16 A's players will just make Newington stronger. They are still my Premiership favourites, this next game will be a show of strength.
 

bomber06

Allen Oxlade (6)
Lots of Newington injuries are coming back very soon if not back this week, this Sheck rumour of being out for the season has no substance and the great play from some 2nd XV and 16 A's players will just make Newington stronger. They are still my Premiership favourites, this next game will be a show of strength.
Scheck won't play this season. I've had that confirmed.
Viliamu came off looking sore yesterday hopefully he is ok.
Definitely missed a few yesterday. Should be back other than Scheck after the winter break.
 

The Cleaner

Fred Wood (13)
That ref is not up to standard I'm sorry. Teams shouldn't have to adapt their play because an official is inept.
Normally I would blast the referee but the AR also need to do their job especially when there's no video referee. The referee at New vs Kings was the same referee that called 'hip drop' on Kings #1 when he tackled Views #7
 

The Cleaner

Fred Wood (13)
I think I must say this every week.

Yes, I watch all of the games.

The only one here I would count as semi-controversial was Grantham (N), he had a few moments of magic to keep New in it, but also a few shockers. I couldn’t see a better fullback this round though.
I thought Kings lock (Rhys Perrett) was phenomenal yesterday. But in my own opinion.
 

The Cleaner

Fred Wood (13)
New look to have an extensive injury list and yesterday were a shadow of the side they were in the early rounds. I could definitely see them sliding down the ladder in the tail end. Joeys and Kings are my joint premiership favourites, but that could well change after the View-Joeys match next weekend. Still a lot of games to play.
I wouldn't discount New and View just yet. Kings has been inconsistent so I wouldn't be surprised if Shore beats them at home next week.

**EDIT - Kings backline has been inconsistent
 
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The Ghost of Raelene

Phil Kearns (64)
SIC v S.C.E.G.S,

Let's not Jynx it but the superb footy weather we've had for the start of the GPS season has really let some fantastic Rugby be played and I believe allowed the dominant side to break away late in most games. We haven't seen anything be spoiled and dragged down.

The first 10 minutes felt as though View picked up where they left off. Direct, sharp and some resilient defence. Osbournes try from a quick tap showed the power of lad and something I think Shore will look back on and rue. They knew it was coming, the ref called him back to do it again and they stood on their heels instead of meeting him in the middle. Looked a representation of one side high on confidence and the other a bit down on themselves.

From this point View decided to emulate their 2nd XV counterparts and turn the ball over after a promising 2,3 phases. As View couldn't get the scoreboard ticking you could see Shore build into it and think this may be the form turnaround everyone has been waiting for. Shore went on to have the momentum for the back end of the half and pounced for a pair of nice tries but couldn't get enough on the board to pressure View I believe. 12/7 HT

View needed HT as a reset and get back to basics which is through the guts. When the scrum has that much dominance the boys with single digits on their backs have to be hungry for more and that's what seemed to happen. Non stop hard runs from the pack seemed to really tire out Shore and force some questionable choices when they finally got ball in hand.

We've witnessed this v Oakhill, Kings and Scots now. The game can feel in the balance at HT but the Iggies side have a motor on them that challenges the opposition to go with them if you can, but it seems most cant and they break you late. Credit to their fitness over the last few years that has clearly improved. View use to fade or get the wobbles in this type of game but it takes some character to be a man down for basically the entire 2nd half and gap your opponent who are clearly chomping for a win.

View took there opportunities in the last 20 mins and put on the points to seal it. Whilst the game felt closer than the score showed, it overall was a fair reflection of a game which was dominated by one at both set pieces and the majority of play. If Shore can play like the good middle 40 mins of that match they will get a couple wins before the end of the year.

FT 32/12

Hats off to the Shore 10. Best player on the field and didn't stop trying.

1. Shore 10
2. View tight 5
3. View Wingers - Very busy and good under the high ball.
 

Bobcat54

Allen Oxlade (6)
Normally I would blast the referee but the AR also need to do their job especially when there's no video referee. The referee at New vs Kings was the same referee that called 'hip drop' on Kings #1 when he tackled Views #7
Also called the same 'hip drop' (he called it dangerous tackle) and gave yellow card to Newington #10 when tackling Shore #15 last week.
 

Rugbynbeers

Billy Sheehan (19)
Any news on Kings 6 and 7? both went off with shoulder injury’s.

Yes that ref does love a hip drop call, not sure how it can be a penalty when it’s not a prohibited law in our game. Only league from my understanding.
 

Where's the beef

Ward Prentice (10)
Hey, Joker, My son (joeys) thinks he met you yesterday. Joeys Ranger who loves his ice hockey as his mum in Canadian. I understand if it was you, you are a Winnepeg Jets fan. If it was, then, you made his afternoon and thank you. The result was good too. Probably good you moved on as he would chew your ear off on Hockey.
 
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