NSW AAGPS 2025

[Crashy]

An AAGPS team going down against another Schools 3rd XV is almost unheard of.

Good to see CAS is matching quality down the grades.

It was Alos 1sts

 

[Here for the advice]

An undersized pack. They need to trial and mix some of the larger 2nd forwards into the 1s to see how they hold up. Shore will never have the largest pack but need to win their lineouts and have a solid scrum. They have a three 1s players in the backline to return but those trialing will be better for the 2 games in 1st. Also a few could focus on play vs a push and shove….. when your down by 20 winning the niggle is no victory. Take nothing away from a solid Cranbook team.

 

[The Goat]

Hey @footyhead10,

The Cranbrook side was utterly dominant throughout the match I must give them credit. Although the Shore School was a reserve grade team at best missing the likes of Galligan, Bassingthwaighte, Francis and Callaghan all running waters on Saturday so Its hard to say it was a total 'embarrassment'. I certainly believe Shore are still heavy weights when it comes to the AAGPS Season although will the likes of Kings and Joeys run away with it, with Riverview in deep need for improvement.

Cheerio, Goat

Signing off posts with your user name is tedious. Stop it, everyone!

 

[Joker]

All good.

BTW. Before Joeys offered the day option many Joeys old boys sent their sons to Shore as they (including me) felt the culture was close to Joeys. With the extended day boy program (boys leave at 5.30 at the earliest and 9pm (yr 7-10) 10.30pm (yr 11-12) at the latest)
Long days but as a parent I knew where my son was at all times.

 

[The Chairman]

Good stuff there Player.

I’d be expecting a few changes soon.

 

[RuckReporter]

Appreciated Chairman. You often appear to have a crystal ball with these kinds of things… any predictions for movements throughout the gps squad?

 

[Thefootyman76]

Who were the 10 12 and 13 in the Shore 2nd XV yesterday. I thought they worked quite well together. They look like a decent team. Backline was good defensively.

 

[Squidlips]

I wouldn't agree the Cranbrook team were dominant the whole match. Most of the first half was played in Cranbrook's half, and they went into half time 5-5. Shore's kickers need to know where the ball is going, and instead of handing the ball to their opposition, they should find touch or contain it.

 

[The Chairman]

It seems the Opens coaching has been somewhat overhauled.

Now premiership winning coaches Warren Dobes and Harry Byrnes are off the 3rd XV, and Dan Polis is on. I like Polis, he worked very well with the 13As for a few years to good success. First time I can remember that a Shore 13As went undefeated. From what I can see, it seems its a very structure-focused game. There doesn’t seem to be alot of creativity. Thats why i’m almost certain that high level GPS squads would get the better of them. They need some more dynamic players. We will see how the Fourth XV goes soon but that would be my judgement.

 

[The Chairman]

I wouldn't agree the Cranbrook team were dominant the whole match. Most of the first half was played in Cranbrook's half, and they went into half time 5-5. Shore's kickers need to know where the ball is going, and instead of handing the ball to their opposition, they should find touch or contain it.

Good point Squidlips. Shore’s kicking game always develops later. I’m personally a massive advocate for kicking (despite the strict instructions of the rugby traditionalists) and without a good kicking game you will win nothing. Lets hope they can whip it into shape.

 

[The Chairman]

@The Chairman do you know the answer to this. Mabye a little more info on the players?

10 - Glasson, think he is new to the school, from what I can see he has got a good organisational mind. Again though I would love to see some more creativity. Getting more of the backs involved

12 - Brownie, a name that is well known within the Shore School let alone Shore Rugby. I like his play, he is solid defensively but again I would like to see it shifted out more.

13 - Shirley, again another solid defensive player. Don't think Shore's backs will be lacking in the defensive department here. Haven't really seen enough but I hear him being moved back to fullback, and personally I think that is a silly decision. Much more suited to the centres.

 

[Thefootyman76]

Is this the 2nd xv team yesterday or the 3rd xv.

 

[The Chairman]

3rds

 

[Thefootyman76]

Does anyone have Scots 1st and 2nd teams?

 

[Blindside_Winger15]

Riverview 1st XV vs Augustines (5.04.25)

1. Thomas Naughton
2. Campbell Conna
3. Daniel Osbourne
4. Hunter Reich
5. Will Spora
6. Andrew Cabot/ Leo hill
7. Henri Dempsey
8. Isaac Perkins
9. Angus Grover
10. Fred Garling
11. Kynan Lascelles
12. Lachlan Tucker
13. Taj Scarr
14. Jack Plamondon
15. Charlie Lenehan

2nd XV

1. Paddy Phillips
2. George Wormwell
3. Will Bowery
4. Sam Bull
5. Xavier Wong
6. Tom Simmons
7. James Hannaford
8. Maurice Hyles
9. Hugh Gacitua
10. Harrison Mcarthy
11. Max Graham
12. Archer Hartman
13. Xavier Anderson
14. Oli Burgess
15. Hugo Mortimer

I expect much changes throughout these 2 teams throughout the season after the first game, with the 2s putting on a very strong performance and the 1s with a underwhelming effort.

 

[Blindside_Winger15]

Please feel free to inquire about anything regarding the SIC squads, as i have a key inside informant who can relay all the most recent 'street talk' as they like to call it.

 

[Rudderless]

Before the Waratahs Reds game.

 

[Joker]

Please feel free to inquire about anything regarding the SIC squads, as i have a key inside informant who can relay all the most recent 'street talk' as they like to call it. As i am noticing this forum is becoming quite the discussion board for that of the Sydney Church of England Grammar school, and to be quite frank im not here for it!

If you are not here to read about AAGPS schools other than View, please feel free to join your mates in the Gartlan change sheds and discuss all things Riverview.

At this time Shore are the defending champions and have every right to be excited about season 2025. I am confident that at some stage this season the forum will experience its annual deluge of View boys hyping up their mates, spreading false intel and generally not contributing in the fashion many of us have grown to suspect. The bad news for them is that I have been given moderator powers to napalm any oxygen thieves and their mates. Good luck for the season ahead.

BTW...I am the ceremonial spirit animal of the View nicotine ninths. Great lads.

 

[Here for the advice]

Have they lost many through the rowing focus ? And any major injuries to return post holidays ?

 

[Homer]

Before the Waratahs Reds game.

Based on recent form this could get ugly.