NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[Rugbynbeers]

Going to Norths is brain dead if they have the ‘current coaching and management.

Even if it’s the family Club and your local they only care about recruiting a 1st Grade. Development ain’t the goal there no matter what they say. They’d rather pick up some fringe prem pommy or Auckland 2nd grader to play over developing a Colt.

Boys alternatively should go where they will play. Easts might seem cool but it sucks if you ride the pine and pay a lot to boot up early and then pay the grades matchies. Nothing wrong with going and playing at the Pirates and putting in showings. Sides like the Brums 19s pick a majority from Sydney and aren’t watching 3rds Colts even if it is Easts or Uni. You can out yourself in a good spot at others.

Even moving down to cbr or out of the Sydney spot light can do these kids a world of good.

looking at some old kings boys Lachy smith and Sam McLachlan both signing with brumbies whilst playing with the eagles.

Even having a crack overseas like Lotu vunipolou who couldn’t even make 1st Xv at kings and by the end of the 20s World Cup was starting prop for Aus. ( he was in uni 2nd colts all last year)

 

[Joker]

Like this post if you wish to see Shore beat Riverview.

Shoremen, the prayers of the Marist boys are with you. Somewhere in Heaven, Mary is scratching her head wondering why the Catholics are praying for an Anglican win. Miracles can happen.

Just….

Go well lads.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Sad, sad day to see @Joker fishing for likes…

 

[MoneyScrummer]

Its crazy how riverview lost to shore tomorrow. 12 point defeat woohoo

 

[Eyes and Ears]

3rd XV Round 6 Preview
With just two rounds to play there are only two teams that can win the Col Windon Shield in 2025 – Joeys and Riverview. They are four points clear at the top of the table and play each other in the final Round 7. But this week there are still a number of pivotal matches. Kings host TAS in the battle for 3rd place, Riverview host Shore to continue their quest to remain undefeated, Grammar host Scots and Joeys travel to Centennial Park to play High.

Kings 3rd XV v TAS 1st XV (1:00pm on JS White Oval)
Both teams have been beaten by Riverview and Joeys, so this is a timely match up for 3rd place. TAS have to make the long trip but will enjoy not having to play in the snow! Kings had a very close loss to Joeys last week and have had a good season despite the two losses. In what promises to be a great contest, I am thinking that Kings at home will just have the edge. But it will be another great match.
Kings by 2.

Riverview 3rd XV v Shore 3rd XV (1:00pm on Riverview #1)
The undefeated Riverview team hosts Shore at Lane Cove in their quest to remain unbeaten and who would bet against them? While Shore had a solid win over High last round, they have struggled at times this season and will likely find it tough going against an in-form Riverview side that has dominated the opposition so far this season.
Riverview by 14.

Grammar 1st XV v Scots 3rd XV (11:00am on Weigall #1)
It’s been a long season already for Grammar, who are yet to win a match after five rounds. Scots have had two wins, and this will most likely be their third win if the match goes to form. Grammar played last week in the snow in Armidale so they will be happy to return home to sunny Rushcutters Bay, but this will prove to be a tough contest against the boys from up the road in Bellevue Hill.
Scots by 20.

Joeys 3rd XV v High 1st XV (11:00am on McKay Oval)
After a very close escape against Kings last week, Joeys will travel to Centennial Park to play High in this second last round. Despite the improvement that High has shown this year, they will likely be outclassed by this very capable Joeys team. A win on Saturday will set Joeys up for a grand final clash with Riverview in Round 7.
Joeys by a fair margin.

Joeys v High is at Joeys at 11am (McKay closed)

 

[twister29]

the swamp has never seen anything like it…

 

[Joker]

Joeys v High is at Joeys at 11am (McKay closed)

What? Did someone spill their water bottle on McKay?

 

[Here for the advice]

Thanks Chairman.

Very happy to see the refreshing return of The Galtitude, Reardon and Frape.

A run of injuries for all sadly hope they can stay on the pitch for a fully game or two….

 

[Choc&blue]

A few years ago High Old Boys chose a team to select their “Dream Team”. They were Peter Crittle (1955) played 14 tests for Australia 1962-67 later President of GPS. Alan Gaffney (1963) Australian Elites Program Coach, Bob Outterside, Headmaster 1977-92, played 2 tests for Australia1959, Ben Whitaker (1991) Rugby Australia High Performance Director. The team chosen was LHP John Thornett (Captainof This team and Australian winning captain V SA, Hooker Peter Johnson, Australian captain,THP Keith Gordon Randwick (1945) 2 tests, 2R Peter Crittle(1955) 2R Alan Skinner (1959) Eastwood 2 tests, Flanker Tom Pauling (1930) Randwick 2 tests, flanker Keith Cross (1945) Rwk 12 tests, 8 Lawson Donald (1992) Rwk 87 matches. Half Chris Whittaker (1992) 31 tests including Aust captain, five eighth Mick Cremin(1939) wing Brian Allsop (1954) 18 tries in 17 matches for SURC in 1955. Inside Centre John Brass (1963) 12 tests, outside centre Phil Smith (1963) wing Stan Wickham (1889) Australia’s first touring Captain 5 tests 1900. Full Back Duncan McRae(1992) Bench: Geoff Stein 3 GPS High premierships 1971 1972 1973, Craig Wing (5/8) 1997, Syd King IC 14 tests 1920-22, Frank Row Australian captain 3 tests 1899. CoachBob Dwyer (1957)or Alan Gaffney, or Tony Hannon coach of High 20 years or Bob Outterside.
Manager Scott Morrison (1982) Prime Minister when the dinner was held, Referee Dick Byers(1959).
just found my notes taken at the dinner. Hope it brings back a few memories for GPS brethren.