NSW AAGPS 2025

[Rudderless]

Well done to Hadley Tonga from the Kings School

 

[GPS Observer]

Newington have a very talented player list and whilst Heamasi would be fantastic to watch, and I hope we get to see him, the player list under the guidance of the new director of rugby should be more than capable of competing.

 

[CasualObserver]

For context, when did Grammar last produce a Wallaby captain or even a Wallaby cap? Also, when did they last produce an Olympic rising medalist?

From what i can see on google, 2030 it will be the 100 year anniversary of the birth of the most recent Grammar Wallaby Captain or Test cricketer.

Also, any word on "cricket school" Kings doing anything on 11 April to celebrate 170 years since the birth of their only Test player, Hugh Massie.

 

[Maul of Duty]

Was taking the dog for a walk through Centennial Park yesterday and there was a fairly large group of boys training wearing Waratahs kit. Anyone know which group it may have been. Looked like there was a fair bit of size difference between the lads.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Tahs 20s have a game this weekend before the Waratahs v NSW Pasifica trial out at the Two Blues ground.

Could have been this side?

Strong NSW Waratahs Under 20s Team Named for NSW Pasifica Clash

waratahs.rugby

Absolutely lathered in GPS boys.

 

[Maul of Duty]

Not sure it was those boys as I would have recognised a few of them like Luca Cleverly, Toby Brial and Zac Fittler. Might have been 18s

 

[Rookie21]

Does anyone have any updates out of Scots in terms of coaching setup? If there are any? The reason I ask is that last year, being a Shore supporter and knowing my alma mater was going to be competitive, I had Scots circled in red as the team to beat, as many others did as well. As we saw, Scots were nowhere near as competitive as we had expected despite having a star-studded squad. It seemed they weren't able to play as a team and that perhaps their coaching setup wasn't doing much to remedy the issue.

Just wondering if there could possibly be some changes this season?

Hope everyone's having a great new year.

 

[Maul of Duty]

Question for the group...

Who are the most underrated/unknown (probable) returning players to 1st IV from each team for the season ahead

 

[bigbaldpauline]

Looking forward to the aagps season

does anyone have a predicted kings 1st xv

 

[poider]

2025 1st & 2nd XV draw

1 17.5 KS NI E J
2 24.5 JN SE KI
3 31.5 IS JK NE
4 5.6 EI NK SJ
5 14.6 KE SN IJ
6 21.6 SK IN JE
7 26.7 ES IK NJ
8 2.8 EN KJ SI
9 9.8 KN JS IE
10 16.8 JI NS EK

 

[Schoolboyrugby23]

Which teams are shaping up nicely for the upcoming trials?

 

[OleMan]

Was taking the dog for a walk through Centennial Park yesterday and there was a fairly large group of boys training wearing Waratahs kit. Anyone know which group it may have been. Looked like there was a fair bit of size difference between the lads.

I heard it was the Waratahs Academy players. They weren't allowed to train at Daceyville.

 

[OleMan]

does anyone have a predicted kings 1st xv

Me too, we can make a start on a line up and hope others will fill in the blanks, or argue about selections

1. Hamish Matthews
2. Hasani Bloomfield ( I believe he's been training at #2 with that Tahs)
3. Hayden Lavercombe
4. Rhys Perrett
5.
6.
7. Connor Durbridge
8.
9.
10. Talen Risatti (or #15)
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

 

[Maul of Duty]

I think that they would have the same front row as last year (didn't know about the Tahs thing though, but I think their last years hooker was in the u16 Aus side as well). Fonua I suspect would be in there at 8 if he hasn't finished school.

 

[OleMan]

Good Points. So if Bloomfield stays at #3 then maybe:-

1. Hayden Lavercombe
2. Oliver Smith
3. Hasani Bloomfield
4. Rhys Perrett
5.
6.
7. Connor Durbridge
8. Isaac Fonua
9.
10. Talen Risatti (or #15)
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

16. Hamish Matthews. I think he may find a way into the starting squad

 

[dust1213]

Anyone have a predicted Joeys or Scots lineup?

 

[wisemaan]

Scots Predicted XV

1. Max Roache
2. Tom Gale
3. Tommy Butler
4. Max Woo
5. Ashton Large
6. Beau Dacic
7. Jock Sides (c)
8. Finlay Bartlett (pathways)
9. Oni Large
10. Sam Rumble
11. Tom Duddy (pathways)
12. Max Laverty
13. Hugo Gutteridge
14. Heiz Lemoto
15. James Grimmond


Bit of a wildcard prediction. Sorry for no posts recently been off in Fiji with the wife and old friend Jockey...

Yours in sporting reason, A sane observer

- Wisemaan

 

[twister29]

Question for the group...

Who are the most underrated/unknown (probable) returning players to 1st IV from each team for the season ahead

Anderton Stock (SCEGS) Exciting player who will be positioned somewhere in the disputed forward pack this year. Excited to see him alongside Clout, (8) in 2024.

 

[The Cleaner]

Can't see Bloomfield at 2 over Oliver Smith

 

[rugbyfanatic324]

On the contrast Hasani Bloomfield ball skills have improved as well as in his tackling i believe he has the ticker to make a real impact on the kings starting line up. I just can't see Oliver Smith having the ticker required to take the field over Hasani Bloomfield