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NSW AAGPS 2025

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Here for the advice

Allen Oxlade (6)
wisemaan said:
38-26 Knox. Post game review to come.
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Shore came back when Knox lost focus. Size of pack and aggression in the forward the difference. Shore clearly stretched at Prop with one young fella playing 3, part of 2s and part of 1s. While they have two backs to return at some stage (10,15) the incumbents are getting better but need to attack a high ball vs letting them bounce. Would also think need some size in centre field to match up better. Also need to look at sizing up the pack as their 2s pack look solid (yes a smaller Knox team) and executed set piece well. Would expect some changes and positional shuffles in the pack to size up and sharpen up for the final trial! CAS: Knox v Waves will be a good game clash of the packs!
 
woefulwinger14

woefulwinger14

Frank Row (1)
Can anyone tell me who subbed on for Shore 1sts today? I heard the were substantial substitutions being made in the previous games against Waverley and QLD state high.

And also anyone out at Wahroonga today able to comment on the performances of the Shore youth in the front row, Tom Green (prop) and Henry Baxter (hooker)?
 
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Allen Oxlade (6)
woefulwinger14 said:
Can anyone tell me who subbed on for Shore 1sts today? I heard the were substantial substitutions being made in the previous games against Waverley and QLD state high.

And also anyone out at Wahroonga today able to comment on the performances of the Shore youth in the front row, Tom Green (prop) and Henry Baxter (hooker)?
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The replaced both props with Armarti and Hamilton went on also replaced a 2nd rower and back rower with Frape and Murdoch. Not sure any were for a major injuries. Props equipped themselves well and would think both could push for time in upcoming weeks. Other two were on for less time so hard to assess how effective.

Both Green and Baxter played well despite giving away some size to their Knox counterpart’s - the scrum held well despite giving away size across the board.
 
woefulwinger14

woefulwinger14

Frank Row (1)
Here for the advice said:
The replaced both props with Armarti and Hamilton went on also replaced a 2nd rower and back rower with Frape and Murdoch. Not sure any were for a major injuries. Props equipped themselves well and would think both could push for time in upcoming weeks. Other two were on for less time so hard to assess how effective.

Both Green and Baxter played well despite giving away some size to their Knox counterpart’s - the scrum held well despite giving away size across the board.
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Thanks for the detail much appreciated.
Agree with the size comments, something I noticed was the substantial decrease in size across the forwards and backs. Last year must’ve been very heavily weighted by the 2024 year 12s.
Also wondering about where Bassingthwaite and Callaghan were?
Will be interesting to see how the season plays out for them this year.
 
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Allen Oxlade (6)
woefulwinger14 said:
Thanks for the detail much appreciated.
Agree with the size comments, something I noticed was the substantial decrease in size across the forwards and backs. Last year must’ve been very heavily weighted by the 2024 year 12s.
Also wondering about where Bassingthwaite and Callaghan were?
Will be interesting to see how the season plays out for them this year.
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Yes only a few forwards have 1s experience from last year. Both backs still injured - maybe one will be back for Rd1 (15) and then the 10 back much later. Seems a few injuries across the schools so hoping as many as can be healthy for the GPS rounds.
 
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Fred Wood (13)
Here for the advice said:
The replaced both props with Armarti and Hamilton went on also replaced a 2nd rower and back rower with Frape and Murdoch. Not sure any were for a major injuries. Props equipped themselves well and would think both could push for time in upcoming weeks. Other two were on for less time so hard to assess how effective.

Both Green and Baxter played well despite giving away some size to their Knox counterpart’s - the scrum held well despite giving away size across the board.
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Shore props out sized their opposition, and held more than their own in scrums, but weren’t as dynamic around the ground…. Back row was where Knox won it I feel
 
twister29

twister29

Peter Burge (5)
Does anyone have any idea on Amarti coming back to Shore 1xv? I am aware he has had shoulder issues but unsure if that’s why he is not playing in 1s. I think they definitely need his size and experience. I also think the same goes for Garner and Hamilton, swap that front row.
Also, I think the verbal and forumal consensus is Baxter wasn’t fitting in the 1s. Good to give him a run but it’s hard to have the size and tikka to go up from year 10. Depending on Amarti’s movements this might be what shore need?

P.s. Someone get Hamilton in 1xv he’s a weapon

Twister
 
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Frank Row (1)
Rugbynbeers said:
New vs kings today

- thought new started very well playing a fast pace attack, they look good with quick ball however their is no chance they can play that style for a full game. They looked gassed by the end and I can’t see them playing that footy for 10 rounds. I think Hemasi needs to be moved in the centres, on the wing they just fail to get him into the game.

- Kings were able to battle in a tight game and come away with a win, be interesting to see the changes when their stars sawyer, smith and fonua return for round 1.

MOTM - Risati scoring two beautiful Try’s and setting up a couple, Looks outstanding at 12.
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How did Isaac Fonua go from Kings? And any further thoughts on Heamasi today? - Could maybe see him at 13 but Jarryd King too good to be moved out of that shirt I reckon.

Finally, how did Isaiah Sheck go? Looked an animal for NSW over the two games a few weeks ago. Scary that he's got another year at this level.
 
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