NSW AAGPS 2025

[runningrugbyrules]

A bit of culture from my father who was a TAS old boy. He has a way with words and the paint brush.
Painting now hangs in the home of the former Joeys sports master. Painting and poem inspired by the Joeys 21-20 win

This is the tale of a country brat
Who required educational leading
He could run down a brumby in minutes flat
But not, the skill of reading.

You see: They had a place in the Snowys
I seem to forget the name
So they sent their spry boy to Joeys
Where he was taught to play the game

Also learnt to read and write
And from maths graded somewhat lower
Learnt it’s true that one man running fast
Beats eight men, rowing slow

It was the final of the championship
Timekeepers hand on the bell
Hard to see us winning it
But then, you never can tell

Tho the scores are near the same
The lad grabs a loose ball and cleaves their pack
That’s how they play the game at Joeys
No time kick the bloody ball, it is time to attack

And through the mob of grasping hands
Does prance the mountain lad with dancing feet
For in the blink of eye he managed
To bring forth victory from certain defeat.

You hear round the fire in the Snowys
Look, I can’t recall their name
They sent their brat to Joeys
Yer know, the kid that won the game

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As they taught us at Joeys. School is important, but rugby is importanter…..

 

[runningrugbyrules]

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A live link to Rodwell N playing for Australian Schools RL v France

 

[Joker]

As they taught us at Joeys. School is important, but rugby is importanter…..

We waz learnt good at Joeys

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Well done to the GPS boys who really stood out for Aus U18s win over NZ Schools and NZ Barbarians.

Everyone played well but these fellas really showed up and I have no doubt the result would have been different without them.

Fowler
Grover
Lemoto
Bassingthwaighte

News of Makasini signing with League and Fittler with Rugby took a big chunk of the headlines and good luck to them all but the boys above really looked a level above. Look forward to seeing where some of these guys get to in another year of underage Rugby.

 

[thesolicitor]

As they taught us at Joeys. School is important, but rugby is importanter…..

Can tell that by your literacy

 

[CasualObserver]

Can tell that by your literacy

I suspect the joke may have slipped past you.

 

[Crashy]

Especially as a so-called solicitor!

 

[Joker]

The Daily Terror ...I mean Telegraph published an article (fun and games banter) called

What your private school says about you​

The school you went to says a lot if you ask Sydneysiders. But the private school circuit is exclusive and elusive, and we’re here to help decipher it.

As I have subscription to this rag let me share the AAGPS schools mentioned. Get ready to chuckle.

King’s​

You are so old money that the only people who don’t acknowledge you’re old money are the dirty Papists at Riverview.
You are the only ones secure enough to send your boys to Parramatta and know they’ll come back without an accent.
Some may well still be wandering around the grounds rappelling down oak trees and arm-wrestling polar bears but they’ll all be home safe for cocoa.

Newington College​

You are a socially progressive and climate aware professional in the academic space who believes that a quality education doesn’t mean you should be forced to commute outside the Inner West. You are also a strong supporter of equality, and will fight to the death for the right of rich girls to go to the same school as rich boys.

Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview​

You are a bastion of morality and virtue who believes that every family fortune since the Reformation is new money.
You go to Mass every Sunday to pray for the poor and for the exemption of the primary residence from future pension means testing.
You have a picture of Tony Abbott above your fireplace and a picture of Malcolm Turnbull on the dartboard in the den.

The Scots College ​

Aside from the endless existential dilemma about where to put the apostrophe — SPOILER ALERT: There isn’t one — The Scots College has been a bastion of educational excellence since at least the 1980s and possibly earlier. They are so old money they don’t even know they’re old money.

Sydney Grammar School​

You have an enviable assortment of camelhair jackets and while you have not yet mastered the art of reverse parking you are fluent in Ancient Greek. Your staple dinner party conversation starter at the Royal Automobile Club is a mistranslated adjective in Act III of Euripides’ Medea.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

I assume Joeys is being given some generous editing prior to publish @Joker

 

[Mungo1866]

I assume Joeys is being given some generous editing prior to publish @Joker

Joeys (and Shore) for some reason didn’t make the cut. have to go back nearly 40 years for something similar from the SMH, still quite amusing these reviews this many years later, the schools fees make me green with envy

 

[CasualObserver]

Joeys (and Shore) for some reason didn’t make the cut. have to go back nearly 40 years for something similar from the SMH, still quite amusing these reviews this many years later, the schools fees make me green with envyView attachment 20674

Wow. Imagine if they named teachers nowadays.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Key takeaways for me

View:
Religion: "Lots of complaints from staff about "overemphasis". Whinging hasn't changed. Bring back Iggy the Moocher you lot

Subject reviews for Joeys very funny on their own.

"Rowers seldom achieve high HSC marks" the fuck kind of tall poppy comment is this Peter Smark.

"Soccer is a new alternative for the un-coordinated"

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Joeys (and Shore) for some reason didn’t make the cut. have to go back nearly 40 years for something similar from the SMH, still quite amusing these reviews this many years later, the schools fees make me green with envyView attachment 20674

They hit the tele with hurt feelings and not wanting it published if it was sent for review or comment which it likely was?

 

[moa999]

"Soccer is a new alternative for the un-coordinated"

Yep.. that made me laugh.

Also surprised Riverview had Aussie Rules in 1985,
Though that was a 2000s era introduction at some schools.

On rowers (much like swimmers) getting up at 4/5am everyday does not do wonders for time to study

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Always been around.

First footy ever played at the School was Aussie Rules....

 

[Flat out]

Joeys started playing soccer in the mid 80s and won the comp in their first year.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Congrats.

This takes nothing away from the quote though.

Soccer shall be referred to as the alternative for the uncoordinated

 

[Mungo1866]

Congrats.

This takes nothing away from the quote though.

Soccer shall be referred to as the alternative for the uncoordinated

I was at uni when this article came out and I remember the captain of the Joeys 1st XI (who I got to know the following year) writing to the SMH complaining about the description of the soccer players.
Sometimes the truth hurts!

 

[wisemaan]

Hark! Good brethren of the Green and Gold Rugby Forum,

I dost rejoice to announce my return, liberated from the chains of banishment! The time apart hath been a sorrowful journey, for I have missed the camaraderie and spirited discussions that make our community thrive.

As I step once more upon the sacred grounds of our forum, I am reminded of the noble traditions of the New South Wales AAGPS, where gallant warriors in green and gold strive for glory. Let us engage anew in merry debate, share insights, and celebrate the rich tapestry of our beloved sport.

Raise a toast, dear comrades, to the future, to rivalries rekindled, and to the unmatched glory of rugby! I know you have missed me....

BUT I AM BACK.

Yours in sporting reason, A sane observer

- wisemaan ( aka wissy )

 

[Joker]

@wisemaan welcome back.
Just a heads up in case you didn't know, there is a new sheriff in town.
Behave and you wont feel my wrath.

Go well mate.