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Ted Thorn (20)
Moments of brilliance and madness mixed equally. Kicks not up to scratch but will be better for the run
NSW AAGPS 2025
- Thread starter Joker
- Start date
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Herbert Moran (7)
I believe the 6 was Lachlan Kable and ginger second rower was Rory Basten.
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Watty Friend (18)
Thomas oryan
Levi strong
Cooper Fakafunu
Chapman (number 9)
this is the names in the backline you’d pick, Levi and Thomas would be locks.
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Chris McKivat (8)
I imagine Cooper Fakafanua is the brother of Boston (TKS 2023). He’ll certainly be one to watch if he can be close to a talent as his brother was.
TKS scored six tries to five - so hard to say Scots were the better side.
Still let’s call it even Stevens and say both sides have both plenty of improvement and plenty of points in them.
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Sydney Middleton (9)
It was certainly a dominant day for SJC out at Northbridge A ground today. This was somewhat due to their immense depth, but I thought that Joeys played a tougher brand of footy that forced Shore to make errors and they capitalised well on these turnovers with clinical attack in the ‘red zone’. Here’s how I saw it as part of the Shore faithful.
For me, I was disappointed with a few of the Shore performances today. The 15As went down by 3 converted tries in a much anticipated game, the Joeys and Shore 15As have been regarded as very strong teams in their age group and have had tough battles over the past two years with Shore getting the upper hand more often then not, but today they looked outclassed and will need to improve big before they meet again later in the term. The 4ths really struggled today after promising trial form, going down 48-0, the defence was sloppy and they looked intimated by the Joe-boys who continued to run in for tries. Furthermore, the Shore 2nd XV started their competition season in terrible fashion as they were picked apart by young Hannon at fly-half with a deficit of over 50, the 2s will gather some much needed troops back but even the likes of veterans Grieg and Frape may not be enough for Shore to have a real crack in their competition.
On the other hand, there were many positive for Shore supporters in a sea of loses. The 5th XV were the standout of the ‘non-comp’ lower opens Shore teams, they only went over for 1 try but could hold their line for the majority of the game as Joeys only managed a couples of tries, a valiant effort considering the points against the 4th-8th XVs may have totalled over 300! The 3rds competed with Joeys all game and I think the scoreboard of 17-7 doesn’t do justice to resemble how close the contest was, Shore will definitely be a chance to defend the Col Windon Shield when their comp commences in a few weeks. And finally, I have to say I am impressed with how the Shore 1st XV performed against the competition favourites, I had my doubts after a trial period where Shore went winless but today’s game indicated that the men from North Sydney will not be easy-beats in 2025. In my opinion, if Callaghan plays today, Shore win, even without Bassingthwaighte. Francis’ team didn’t get the win but they haven’t certainly earnt my tip against TSC next week.
For me, I was disappointed with a few of the Shore performances today. The 15As went down by 3 converted tries in a much anticipated game, the Joeys and Shore 15As have been regarded as very strong teams in their age group and have had tough battles over the past two years with Shore getting the upper hand more often then not, but today they looked outclassed and will need to improve big before they meet again later in the term. The 4ths really struggled today after promising trial form, going down 48-0, the defence was sloppy and they looked intimated by the Joe-boys who continued to run in for tries. Furthermore, the Shore 2nd XV started their competition season in terrible fashion as they were picked apart by young Hannon at fly-half with a deficit of over 50, the 2s will gather some much needed troops back but even the likes of veterans Grieg and Frape may not be enough for Shore to have a real crack in their competition.
On the other hand, there were many positive for Shore supporters in a sea of loses. The 5th XV were the standout of the ‘non-comp’ lower opens Shore teams, they only went over for 1 try but could hold their line for the majority of the game as Joeys only managed a couples of tries, a valiant effort considering the points against the 4th-8th XVs may have totalled over 300! The 3rds competed with Joeys all game and I think the scoreboard of 17-7 doesn’t do justice to resemble how close the contest was, Shore will definitely be a chance to defend the Col Windon Shield when their comp commences in a few weeks. And finally, I have to say I am impressed with how the Shore 1st XV performed against the competition favourites, I had my doubts after a trial period where Shore went winless but today’s game indicated that the men from North Sydney will not be easy-beats in 2025. In my opinion, if Callaghan plays today, Shore win, even without Bassingthwaighte. Francis’ team didn’t get the win but they haven’t certainly earnt my tip against TSC next week.
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Frank Row (1)
anyone know results of riverview v Newington 13's?
I would 100% agree with your assessment of the Shore teams. The 1st XV was a nailbiter and the Shoremen held strong in defence and looked like they could have won it. The scoreboard does not reflect the game.
It was great to sit with @Joker and finally get to meet him. Great bloke and great conversations about family, friends and history.
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Arch Winning (36)
HT
7-7
7-7
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Watched a few games under glorious skies good to have rugby back…… BUT those simple things like kicking out the penalties, kick offs going ten need to be enforced with teams! Also would love teams who have a dominant scrum not to waste a chance on a 50/50 line out.
Phil Jackson
Frank Row (1)
Looks like Joeys will take out the shield in 3rd grade this year after today. Not comprehensive but beating out the defending premiers is no easy feat. Coming of an 81-0 win of Sydney Grammar, i don't think it can be credited to the joeys boys because Grammar rugby is in a bad state. Their firsts lost to View 4's today close game i heard but it is quite embrassing. Their 16's year is quite good but the good boys have moved up to the 1's a 10, hooker and 13 are the standouts from that year, they beat Joeys B's last year. I hear that Grammar can't even field a full 13's side. It is a real shame. Around the grounds i was impressed with Onitoni Large from scots. Gun player.
How did the Scots 16As go anyone to look out for, after a somewhat strong glengarry team last year?
Crashy
Dick Tooth (41)
10!
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Frank Row (1)
Thought the Joeys #10 in 1's played pretty well today.
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Agreed both commanded this teams well the step up to 1XV if significant for sure but the 2XV 10 for SJC is there in waiting that’s for sure.
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Ted Fahey (11)
Gents - please advise missing scores for the New v View games if you can. And check the others for accuracy - a couple are a bit rubbery.