NSW AAGPS 2025

[Joker]

The people you meet….

I am currently in hospital dealing with injuries from a fall. When the ambos and firemen arrived one commented to me the artwork I had on my walls, in particular some Joeys stuff. I asked if he knew any Joeys lads which he said he didn’t. His reply was “only this one lunatic online I read”.
“Green and Gold?” I asked
“Yes…are you the Joker?”
We had a good laugh. Mind you the morphine they had given me was working a treat. Mmmm

On the way to the hospital we had a great chat about rugby and Newington coed program. He lurks here and follows closely. (NC class of 2021)

The people you meet. Wishing him all the best.

 

[Elfster]

The people you meet….

I am currently in hospital dealing with injuries from a fall. When the ambos and firemen arrived one commented to me the artwork I had on my walls, in particular some Joeys stuff. I asked if he knew any Joeys lads which he said he didn’t. His reply was “only this one lunatic online I read”.
“Green and Gold?” I asked
“Yes…are you the Joker?”
We had a good laugh. Mind you the morphine they had given me was working a treat. Mmmm

On the way to the hospital we had a great chat about rugby and Newington coed program. He lurks here and follows closely. (NC class of 2021)

The people you meet. Wishing him all the best.

And wishing you all the best and a quick and complete recovery Joker.

 

[Rookie21]

The people you meet….

I am currently in hospital dealing with injuries from a fall. When the ambos and firemen arrived one commented to me the artwork I had on my walls, in particular some Joeys stuff. I asked if he knew any Joeys lads which he said he didn’t. His reply was “only this one lunatic online I read”.
“Green and Gold?” I asked
“Yes…are you the Joker?”
We had a good laugh. Mind you the morphine they had given me was working a treat. Mmmm

On the way to the hospital we had a great chat about rugby and Newington coed program. He lurks here and follows closely. (NC class of 2021)

The people you meet. Wishing him all the best.

All the best with your recovery, my friend.

 

[PROPaganda]

Just saw that Cody Walkers son is at Scots. Only just finished year 7 so a bit early but wondering how he goes at Union and whether he was in the 13As. Could be a big player in the future for Scots.

 

[Joker]

Just saw that Cody Walkers son is at Scots. Only just finished year 7 so a bit early but wondering how he goes at Union and whether he was in the 13As. Could be a big player in the future for Scots.

Yes I hear Scots have been talent scouting the maternity wards at St Vincent’s private and RPA while monitoring the skills of the pre-school students at the ELC. A 2 year old was seen side stepping mum on the Mansion road playground recently. Caught the eye of the scouts I mean staff.

 

[Rudderless]

 

[TBelly]

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Hope your'e on the mend @Joker

For those that continue to say our juniors don't play enough please note these games as well as the 7s program development games. The guys from 15-18 are playing 12 months a year now and getting to that 20+ games a season quite easily.

Can't keep blaming senior pro results on our kids. It's the professional side of the community that have dropped the ball. Hopefully (won't hold my breath) RA's 5 year plan can begin to create continuity of development through this level into our professional sides.

 

[Viewglazer990]

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Wishing for a speedy recovery Joker, other guy sounds like a character.

On another note, has anyone seen majority of the U17 team picked in any other team? No familiar names for me except for doozy Weir, Gough, Daly and Baxter. It came up in a a conversation last night at the Palace Hotel but is this team really a team that can rival the Aus U16 team? Or is it just to give the U16 some confidence and experience, because it doesn’t seem like they’re picking the “NSW” team.

regards, glazer

 

[Maul of Duty]

Wishing for a speedy recovery Joker, other guy sounds like a character.

On another note, has anyone seen majority of the U17 team picked in any other team? No familiar names for me except for doozy Weir, Gough, Daly and Baxter. It came up in a a conversation last night at the Palace Hotel but is this team really a team that can rival the Aus U16 team? Or is it just to give the U16 some confidence and experience, because it doesn’t seem like they’re picking the “NSW” team.

regards, glazer

I think there are a number of boys that were unavailable for the 17s due to other commitments. Still talented boys there which is great but if I were a betting person, my money would be on the 16s

 

[therugbyfootyguy]

Wishing for a speedy recovery Joker, other guy sounds like a character.

On another note, has anyone seen majority of the U17 team picked in any other team? No familiar names for me except for doozy Weir, Gough, Daly and Baxter. It came up in a a conversation last night at the Palace Hotel but is this team really a team that can rival the Aus U16 team? Or is it just to give the U16 some confidence and experience, because it doesn’t seem like they’re picking the “NSW” team.

regards, glazer

Well Glazer,

I myself was curious on not only how these under 17's were selected but also where the big names such as Grover, Hartman or even Bassingthwaighte are. Turns out some of those boys are over in Auckland for the global youth sevens and other boys have league commitments. Although I can assure you these under 17's will give them a run for their money. After doing research a lot of these boys have actually played NSW footy before in younger years meaning they have experience and are all around great footy players. Both Ben Sawyer and Harrison Dene played five-eight 3 years ago in the Under 15 Gen Blue side, and I haven't seen them at a high level of footy since that. And of course new comers such as Kobi Mendel and Tom O'hara are in the sqaud by no mistake.

Honestly I can see the game going either way but I hope people understand this under 17's side isn't just a bunch of random players they needed to fill in the missing big names.

Rugbyfootyguy, out

 

[Maul of Duty]

U16 Aus vs U17 Waratahs about to kick off. Good to see Ben Sawyer out there after a year off due to injury

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Any stream of the game?

 

[Maul of Duty]

Tahs is for the first try. Rollng maul to get the hooker over for the points

 

[Maul of Duty]

Australia U16s v Waratahs U17s

Live from Concord Oval

www.rugby.com.au

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Bloody hell theres some big units out there.

Tahs 7 is a unit for the position at this age.

 

[Maul of Duty]

I think with unavailability of some of the other Tahs boys, some might be playing out of position as well

 

[Maul of Duty]

5-5

 

[Maul of Duty]

Nice chip and chase try from the 16s

 

[Homer]

Speed beats size. Tahs boys look very short of a run in hot conditions. 3 tries to one now.