NSW AAGPS 2025 (banter and commentary)

[Footy head]

Grover without a doubt, he may even be the most influential in the GPS. Coming into the year i had it between Grover and Sheck but now that Sheck is injured (still in doubt) i have given the edge to Grover.

-Footyhead

 

[LoseHeadLarry]

He is signed with the Sharks until 2028.

 

[Warnaaaa]

In the TAS vs Joeys game, who had good performances/standout players from both teams? TAS must be strong if they were able to go toe to toe with a Joey's team that has been red hot this year.

 

[thehammar]

Can confirm there is a dog squad for shore

Hammar

 

[bomber06]

There is still the intention to play but some injury issues at present are preventing them

 

[The President]

Will SJC get a bit turnout at the Death Star on Thursday? Obviously it is compulsory for the Joe Boys to attend every 1st XV game and with a much win game for them this weekend, will they consider giving the boys an early mark to go and support their school? Same with TKS, what is the prediction for their crows on Thursday?

 

[MaulMasterMind]

Joeys- Jude Gibbs 2019, PJ Ryan (RIP) 1981, Nathan Seivert (2004)

Great to see Jude finally cracking Super Rugby for the Reds this season.

 

[For Rucksake]

Don't think this year they are known and pride as the dog squad, just a social team with a few Yr11s and Yr12

 

[bomber06]

Strange contract - only with the juniors? He was too young last year to sign a full NRL deal. Disappointing but had not held out any hopes for him staying with rugby. He wasnt picked in any of the junior rep rugby teams last year so thats usually a sign of a players intentions.

 

[thehammar]

Well said. I watched them play the other day and they were unorganized, getting smoked by Joey's 7ths. uneven matchup but lacked structure

Hammar

 

[bomber06]

anyone know when the glorious king Heamasi Makasini is set to return.

Word out of Stanmore is that he should be available this week. Will find out on Thursday.

 

[ItsNotPink]

I was at the game. Joeys came from behind in the 2nd half to win by 24-18. They just wore TAS down in the final 25 minutes with very efficient play and were probably a bit more match fit. But TAS played well - they have some outside backs with speed and some big forwards. I expect that they will trouble some sides this year, especially at home in Armidale.

Given the various issues with the forum last week, I was unable to publish my usual round 1 preview and report, but I plan to recommence prior to round 2 of the 3rd XV competition which is Saturday 14 June.
INP

 

[Here for the advice]

Grover hands down - game management is second to none and maybe best in the GPS. Galligan similar to Sidwell in presence - so missed for sure but not to that extents if Grover was outs.

Shore 1 and 2 line outs functioning well. but they need to choose better their long ball - why throw to the back where it’s 50/50 when you have front and middle jumpers in both teams who are winning theirs and stealing others! Too many over throws on balls to the back which are that are less effective. They also have a solid scrum options - but miss his bulk to bend the advantage line.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Great to see Jude finally cracking Super Rugby for the Reds this season.

Off to Japan next year I believe. Better to be getting starting time in pro Rugby than just turn out for Brothers Brisbane since Lynagh is the Reds 10 for as long as he's there.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Grover hands down

He was playing a different game v Scots it seemed. It's the best I'd seen him play before. Run, kick, pass and tackling all in a class above. Had a bit of a mare goal kicking though.

Sometimes you just come across players that have time no matter what and he's one of them.

 

[twister29]

Massive news for Shore 2XV with Henry Sherington (7/8) out with an ACL tear for the rest of the season. Best of luck to him in recovery and hope to see him back on the field.

 

[Jim Belshaw]

This fits with my perceptions after watching the high matches. All three tas open teams were sharper than last year. I couldn't judge against the top Sydney schools so the Joeys match was a critical hit out. It's normal for tas to start the season slowly because the boys don't have access to the same level of preseason competition as in Sydney.

 

[The Chairman]

Could they make a run at the top this year Jim?

 

[The Chairman]

Bit of a treat before the Thursday games - Extended stats

Newington or someone from Newington at the top of every single measure.

 

[Mungo1866]

All the Joe Boys will be at Scots on Thursday for firsts & seconds as usual