NSW AAGPS 2025

[The Ghost of Raelene]

There will be 1 or 2 bolters but making the 2nd XV doesn't hurt your chances of higher honours with the depth in the comp.

Interesting to see Ghattas at 7 for Joeys. If a permanent move he will push for a spot and potentially shift Taumoepeau to 6. You also have Dempsey at View who is always a top 3 player on the field and good for a few tries which keeps names in mouths.

4-8 jersey numbers are fairly interchangeable for the GPS sides and can be about getting guys on the field.

 

[OleMan]

.....Haven't heard of Risati before is he in y11,

Surely you jest, he was playing first XV at Kings last year when he was in year 10. This kid is a genuine superstar and more importantly, a down-to-earth young lad.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Surely you jest, he was playing first XV at Kings last year when he was in year 10. This kid is a genuine superstar and more importantly, a down-to-earth young lad.

Best player in the Super Rugby 16s hands down.

 

[LineoutLord88]

Surely you jest, he was playing first XV at Kings last year when he was in year 10. This kid is a genuine superstar and more importantly, a down-to-earth yoI

I didn't take much notice to kings last year, they weren't there in terms of expectations from 2023, as it always is an uphill battle coming back from a prem winning season. Definitely heard the name in waratahs 16s before but i will try keep a closer eye on him.

-lineoutlord

 

[mudgeemudcrab]

any early predictions for the 1st XV ladder?

1. Kings
2. Joeys
3. Newington
4.Riverview
5. Scots
6.Shore

 

[PickandDriveThru80]

any early predictions for the 1st XV ladder?

1. Joeys
2. Kings
3. Shore
4. View
5. Newington
6. Scots

 

[Homer]

Best player in the Super Rugby 16s hands down.

which league club is he with?

 

[mudgeemudcrab]

which league club is he with?

The Parramatta Eels Champ

 

[mudgeemudcrab]

Predicted AAGPS 1st XV

Hey Gents, The Bee here back for another season, this is a rough AAGPS 1st Predicted team.

1) Bloomfield (K)
2) Smith (K)
3) Lavercombe (K)
4) Galigan (E)
5) Fonua (K)
6) Lemoto (S)
7) Dempsey (I)
8) Taumoepeau (J)
9) Grover (I)
10) O Large (S)
11) Makanisini (N)
12) Gough (J)
13) Risati (K)
14) King (N)
15) Callaghan (E)

I heard something happened to Sheck from Newington on Saturday so have Bloomfield in there. Incase Bassingwathe comes back I would move Large to 13 and Risati to fullback. Push King out and put Callaghan in 14. I haven't been keeping up with trials so unsure what the ladder will look like this season, may the best team win. Go Scots.

A spot up for selection is 10 with the likes of Ben Sawyer and Bede Fogarty I believe really fighting for it if Bassingwathe is not back.

Get keen for the season to start and please let me know your thoughts....

- The Bee

I would switch Fonua to #6, Heinz Lemoto to #8 then justice to #7 and number #5 ????? not quite sure

 

[Dave from Dee Why]

1. Kings
2. Joeys
3. Scots
4. View
5. Newington
6. Shore

The maths: Last weekend the mighty Auggies tore into the TSC crew. The numbers below. Also attached.

407 points Auggies
46 points Scots

 

[Dave from Dee Why]

Bit late to the party i know but what has happened to the Scots college, a school who holds themselves to the highest standards of grounds, rugby and behaviour of their boys. For them to be smashed by Auggies in an absolute domination asks the questions surrounding Scots place in the GPS as we've all known for a while who the real bottom dweller of the competition is. I havent been able to comprehend the Scots backing although i know they have a lot of loyal old boys, surely some are starting to see problems regarding the board and overall operation of their school. Some changes need to be made.

Johnny

407 points Auggies
46 points Scots

 

[Balmain Subbies]

Just to remind everyone trials is just that trials. I could not care if Auggies put 100 on Scots. If any of you remember, back in trials was all about trying out combos, getting ready for the season etc. so let's all take a deep breath and remember, the comp is what matters.

 

[Joker]

Just to remind everyone trials is just that trials. I could not care if Auggies put 100 on Scots. If any of you remember, back in trials was all about trying out combos, getting ready for the season etc. so let's all take a deep breath and remember, the comp is what matters.

 

[twister29]

Is Gps really elite to the others?
or has it past us

Better be somewhat elite for the pretty penny paid…

Gps certainly has an elite culture around sport and school that is hard to find anywhere else in Australia. Not only in schools but in collectives and institutions.

This culture is something to be proud of. I certainly am.

 

[Here for the advice]

any early predictions for the 1st XV ladder?

1. Kings
2. Joeys
3. View
4. Shore
5. Newington
6. Scots

 

[Rugbynbeers]

Not so sure about Kings 16s age group being notably weaker, the season will tell as always.

Kings lead all day until the final minute (lost 10-12) against a physically strong NC team on the weekend enhanced by two new Genblue U14s players the year prior. Kings had 6 of their best not starting or injured, all of which were with Next Gen U15s or in the final 3 U16s cuts from the Kings opens squad this year.

Last year Kings U15s lost by a conversion (5-7) in the last minute against Riverview who beat Joeys the next week. I believe all other Kings games were close other than Joeys last year.

I would says all 2024 U15s teams were competitive including Scots when they played the full team back from Glengarry. Agree Joeys and Riverview were the strongest (mainly better team cohesion, and execution of structure). This year if Joeys/Riverview have a couple of the best players in the Opens, and Kings/New/Shore/Scots have improvements, the competition is wide open this year. All teams could foreseeably finish last or first.

not to say they are weak, but comparing to the other 3 age groups they definitely have been the weakest. The As may be strong but they lack depth into the B’s,C’s and Ds

 

[Rugbynbeers]

I didn't take much notice to kings last year, they weren't there in terms of expectations from 2023, as it always is an uphill battle coming back from a prem winning season. Definitely heard the name in waratahs 16s before but i will try keep a closer eye on him.

-lineoutlord

Risati is up their with the likes off Boston Fakafunu and not to get ahead off ourselves but Peanisini and Sualli. there season will ride a lot on him in the backline alongside Ben sawyer, Both class.

Forward pack will win this Kings teams games with the likes off Fonua, smith, hasani and lavercomb all locks for NSW 18s and contesting for Aus 18s. lavercomb and Fonua who both play Aus last year are predominantly locks.

 

[bigbaldpauline]

Risati is up their with the likes off Boston Fakafunu and not to get ahead off ourselves but Peanisini and Sualli. there season will ride a lot on him in the backline alongside Ben sawyer, Both class.

Forward pack will win this Kings teams games with the likes off Fonua, smith, hasani and lavercomb all locks for NSW 18s and contesting for Aus 18s. lavercomb and Fonua who both play Aus last year are predominantly locks.

why hasn't sawyer being playing. him and risati in the same backline will be exciting to watch, can't forget about the 9 kai wilson extemely fit and physical up there with the like of grover i think.

 

[WeloveFooty.com]

Kings 3xv have just received new Kiwi Import Campbell Barrett, Cousin to yes the Barrett brothers. People compare him to a young Jordie, with a huge physical presence and frame, standing at 6'4, 103 kg, agile, hands like heaven. Coming off a Knee Injury last season, be sure to watch out for him climb through the ranks and into the Kings 1st XV. Looking to partner with Risati in the centres for Kings this year. He's a talent, the perfect player, speed of Beauden, Skill of Jordie and biff of Scott.

 

[CasualObserver]

Just to remind everyone trials is just that trials. I could not care if Auggies put 100 on Scots. If any of you remember, back in trials was all about trying out combos, getting ready for the season etc. so let's all take a deep breath and remember, the comp is what matters.

True. It looks like they have sorted out which combos don't work in every age group and grade, which is a good thing as the comp starts in two weeks.