Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
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
NSW AAGPS 2025
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Bob McCowan (2)
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
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
Larry Dwyer (12)
U16 Aus v U17 Waratahs about to kick off. Good to see Ben Sawyer out there after a year off due to injury
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Any stream of the game?
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
Tahs is for the first try. Rollng maul to get the hooker over for the points
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
Bloody hell theres some big units out there.
Tahs 7 is a unit for the position at this age.
Tahs 7 is a unit for the position at this age.
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
I think with unavailability of some of the other Tahs boys, some might be playing out of position as well
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
5-5
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
Nice chip and chase try from the 16s
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
17-5 Aus 16's after a mid-half water break
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
Outside backs for the 16s are great, scrum needs work as two penalties given away so far in them and seeing knees on ground that aren't getting picked up.
For the Tahs boys, after a solid start they have definitely dropped away and are being carved up by the 16s backs. Tahs forwards are dominant but will need to see what the heat does in this second half. Sawyer for Tahs has been forced to make some great tackles
For the Tahs boys, after a solid start they have definitely dropped away and are being carved up by the 16s backs. Tahs forwards are dominant but will need to see what the heat does in this second half. Sawyer for Tahs has been forced to make some great tackles
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Stan Wickham (3)
Glazer here,
Solid effort from the 16s team, ball playing ability and playmaking was excellent and is expected of such a team. But on the other hand, the NSW boys looked like they fell under a bit of pressure in the 2nd half.
Their outside defence and also lineouts could use some work but it’s their first time as a team playing together so there’s some sympathy. But the standouts were probably Aston Doozy Weir (Scots), Sawyer (Tahs), and obviously Harrison Dene who is exceptional around set pieces.
Their presences made the game 10x what it would’ve been without them and they made the game an interesting watch in the first half. Shoutout to Doozy and Dene for their consistent efforts as all round athletes competing in 2 tough sports and also to Charlie Ghattas who was robbed of the 2 jersey.
edit: Upon further review, another note is Brock Preioudoukhhkdoux who didn’t play his best game but put in all his effort! Shout out to the Drummoyne and Trinity legend.
glazer out
Solid effort from the 16s team, ball playing ability and playmaking was excellent and is expected of such a team. But on the other hand, the NSW boys looked like they fell under a bit of pressure in the 2nd half.
Their outside defence and also lineouts could use some work but it’s their first time as a team playing together so there’s some sympathy. But the standouts were probably Aston Doozy Weir (Scots), Sawyer (Tahs), and obviously Harrison Dene who is exceptional around set pieces.
Their presences made the game 10x what it would’ve been without them and they made the game an interesting watch in the first half. Shoutout to Doozy and Dene for their consistent efforts as all round athletes competing in 2 tough sports and also to Charlie Ghattas who was robbed of the 2 jersey.
edit: Upon further review, another note is Brock Preioudoukhhkdoux who didn’t play his best game but put in all his effort! Shout out to the Drummoyne and Trinity legend.
glazer out
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Viewglazer990
Stan Wickham (3)
Rugbyfootyguy,
obviously your judgement didn’t turn out to be right, and the 16s looked like they were cruising in the 2nd half, but in your defence a number of boys did stand out in the 17s team, but you’d like to think they should be putting in one collective performance instead of individual efforts. All fun and games though as it is only a trial.
glazer out
obviously your judgement didn’t turn out to be right, and the 16s looked like they were cruising in the 2nd half, but in your defence a number of boys did stand out in the 17s team, but you’d like to think they should be putting in one collective performance instead of individual efforts. All fun and games though as it is only a trial.
glazer out
Rudderless
Arch Winning (36)
Final score
Aust u16's 43
Tah's u17's 5
Aust u16's 43
Tah's u17's 5
Maul of Duty
Larry Dwyer (12)
Does anyone have any details as of yet which boys are in the U18 Tahs squad? I understand it will be the same process as last year with a squad that comes together in January and then some scheduled games in March against QLD
The Ghost of Raelene
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
No details.
You can write in any names returning from the Aus 18s like Grover then the recent game between Aus 16s v NSW 17s would have given them a good opportunity to compare guys like Dene (Barker) who was with the NSW 17s 10 and Risati (Kings) who was the Aus 16s 10. From what I saw in the Super Rugby 16s Risati is a special talent but they may lean older....
You can write in any names returning from the Aus 18s like Grover then the recent game between Aus 16s v NSW 17s would have given them a good opportunity to compare guys like Dene (Barker) who was with the NSW 17s 10 and Risati (Kings) who was the Aus 16s 10. From what I saw in the Super Rugby 16s Risati is a special talent but they may lean older....