NSW AAGPS 2025

[mudgeemudcrab]

mudgeemudcrab here,

Hats off to the barker lads, executed on mistakes made by a talented shore side. The shore boys played great, however failure to exit and let crucial opportunities slip has gifted them the silver medal. Once Again its only “ trials “ so i would say isnt a true indicator. They should hold their heads high staying in the fight with a Red Hot Barker squad. Back to the drawing board and hopefully sharpen the tools before Round 1 of the GPS.

mudgeemudcrab out

 

[Soupnasty]

Just watched the Shore Vs Barker. Disappointing standard but nonetheless loved the back and forth between both sides. Was even all game before a couple consolation tries.
Standards
Shore - 2,5,8,9,20
Barker - 3,8,9,12 MVP

Barker 15 was also good as was the 11

 

[Where's the beef]

Joeys Knox tomorrow. Go the mighty 14ths taking on the Scots of the Nth. 9ths tomorrow. Game of the round.....

 

[NedKelly]

Jai Callaghan the 15 not permitted by his bulldogs contract to train or play until the GPS season starts

I hear all sorts of things about how the NRL club/GPS rugby relationship works but it's all second or third hand so hard to know what's true. On the face of it, it seems NRL clubs can dictate to some extent when boys whose fees they are subsidising can train and play for their schools.

I wonder how these agreements are made. Any contract would presumably be between the club and the boy's guardian, who would then inform the school when the boy could train or play for them.

In an ideal world the school would say, 'Thanks but no thanks, we're only going to select players who are available for every game'. Instead it seems (some) schools are ceding to such stipulations, presumably for the sake of success.

Is it really that simple? And where does it end? Where is the line in the sand for some schools when it comes to availability?

 

[NedKelly]

Just watched the Shore Vs Barker. Disappointing standard but nonetheless loved the back and forth between both sides.

Are you at Allianz or was there a stream of it somewhere?

 

[wisemaan]

A stronger Barker team coming out victorious. This is what I expected. Barker played risky rugby giving lots of possession to Shore, although they held most of the possession. Shore showed exceptional grit however which impressed me. For a team who got flogged by Waverley, they have bounced back exceptionally well and I think when Callaghan, Bassingthwaite and Wendt all return the Prem is not far out of sight for them. Barker however were 100% the stronger team and it showed in the final minutes. Well done to both teams.

 

[TheManTheMyth]

TIPPING COMPETITION.
16 spots left!

For those new here I hope this explains how the tipping works

With only three games each week I created a system where players can score more points not on just who wins

This is achieved by using margins.
Various margins are worth points.

Points break down.
Lose- 0
Win- 3 points if your margin is BELOW +5 of the final score
Win- 5 points if your margin is ABOVE and WITHIN the +5
Win- 10 points you pick the margin exactly

DRAW- If you select a draw 20 points

Here is this in action.

Game is Scots College v Sydney Boys High

Final result
Scots 10 High 32
Winning margin +22 to High

The following chose the following. Here is how they scored

Camembert - Picked Scots +25 0 points

Guppy- Picked High +10 3 points (win but below the margin)

Muppet- Picked High +26 5 points (win and within +5 of the margin)

Fluke- Picked High +22 10 points (win with the exact margin)

These margins come in handy as you can run down leaders or make a break. Plus is you fail to get your tips in you are given by default the away teams with no margin.

Tips are taken by PUBLISHING them here with a post. I will endeavor to have them added by 3:15pm on Saturday.

NO TIPS are accepted after this time.

You may wish to message me as well.

TIPPING comp entries close if limit is reached or FRIDAY 16 May @5pm .

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would be keen to join if there is still spots Joker!

 

[The Bulldozer]

Shore outmuscled at scrum time. Think it’s time to start looking at Hamilton for a call up

 

[The GroundsKeeper]

Shore outmuscled at scrum time. Think it’s time to start looking at Hamilton for a call up

Hamilton has been in all the shore GPS teams and has played well in all teams especially when coming off the bench in the 1st’s has really stepped up
Agree, I think it’s his time for a call up

 

[Joker]

Is it really that simple?

Yes. Maybe we talk about this elsewhere. May I suggest.

School sporting scholarships/recruitment

In line with Scarfman's guidelines I have created this thread. I am very interested in this topic as I have always been of the view that schools should offer the talented sportsperson a scholarship. If they can offer scholarships for the talented musician and talented academic why not the...

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[The Kick Chaser]

Strong Barker side taking the win at Allianz stadium, although Barker won by 19, the score does not reflect on the performance by Shore. Throughout the first 50 minutes of the game, Shore was putting up a good fight even without crucial players due to injury. It all went down after the devastating yellow and injury of number 8. Once Shore is healthy once again, they may be a strong contender for a back to back prem. A shout out to the crowd from Barker and Shore, filling a small section of the stadium but still ringing an echo in the stands. Great Job from both teams.

 

[twister29]

Without addressing any other pros/cons of the shore side, I want to address the front row.

I counted 4+ penalties given away by Shore off scrums, and I am sure there was more. The size difference compared to the Barker front row was obvious once they stood side by side, and even more obvious in the scrums and malls.

I am going to be harsh - but I think fair… Green must go, the hooker must go (I don’t have a name).
For me, Jarrett proved his worth in this game and has solidified his position. This creates a juggle for the other prop position - between Armati and Hamilton. Both incredible players that both deserve the position, and have that size boost they need - especially with Armati.

This hooker issue is also sorted, with Garner coming in to save us. He had some minutes tonight and played fantastic, including a try for Shore.

I would also like to tip my hat to Galligan, carried the ball hard and fast, as well as putting his shoulder to work on some BIG Barker boys.

As always,
Twister.

 

[Here for the advice]

Shore outmuscled at scrum time. Think it’s time to start looking at Hamilton for a call up

A try on HT and FT made the score line favour Baker - look the better team won but was closer than the score board.

A few options for Shore to shape up their set piece scrum and line outs only need to look into 2’s pack as their set piece has looked solid (prop and second row) - wonder who dominates at training…..

Equally kickers need to kick the ball out when going for touch.

Great to see both schools have a decent crowd on show.

 

[twister29]

Equally kickers need to kick the ball out when going for touch.

Even last season the kicking game of Bassingthwaite and Callaghan was easily the best. Shore definitely missing them.

 

[moa999]

Great to see both schools have a decent crowd on show

And both had a decent number stick around for the Tahs.. who looked OK till the rain set in.

So last years GPS Champs have lost to Cranbrook, Knox and Barker in subsequent weeks. A slow start like last year or just a different team?

 

[wisemaan]

And both had a decent number stick around for the Tahs.. who looked OK till the rain set in.

So last years GPS Champs have lost to Cranbrook, Knox and Barker in subsequent weeks. A slow start like last year or just a different team?

Slow start, yes. Different team also yes. However there is improvement each week and I see hope. As I’ve mentioned a lot, getting Callaghan and Bassingthwaite back will be the piece in the puzzle they are needing. However the front row does need some serious work.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

And both had a decent number stick around for the Tahs.. who looked OK till the rain set in.

So last years GPS Champs have lost to Cranbrook, Knox and Barker in subsequent weeks. A slow start like last year or just a different team?

Knox and Barker are good but Cranbrook…. Strange one to lose to them and I can’t see it just being a blip with the way View handled and dismissed (36/0 & 64/0) them in 1sts and 2nds at Cranbrook.

Might be missing some key guys but Shore are conceding points.