NSW AAGPS Rugby 2015

[Happy to Chat]

Oh dear.

Cash has finally found his masculinity (at 35!!!)
You poor misguided soul, did your vespa break down on the way to your salon treatment and spray tan session?
Couldn't feel the breeze across your mangina?
You wax lyrically, but no one will remember your try scoring feats, whilst the lads will always talk about the exploits of the men ( you know them? the ones that don't shower in their undies?) of their particular drinking/fighting/rucking/partying all round good guy skills.
Occasionally some old winger that still drinks west coast cooler will say "What about such and such who played a half a season 15 years ago?"
38 names get mentioned.
And every one of them laughed at.


I'll stick with the single digit guys thanks Cash. ;0 ;0

Granted one needs a well tuned, grunty engine but without the body, aerodynamics, wheels and tyres, you ain't going to win no races.

 

[Azzuri]

Granted one needs a well tuned, grunty engine but without the body, aerodynamics, wheels and tyres, you ain't going to win no races.

A quick search of the internet will provide the hairdressers on this thread with the reasons why we even allow them on the field of play....

"It is largely unknown to players and followers of the modern game that rugby started off purely as a contest for forwards in opposition in line-outs, scrums, rucks and mauls. This pitted eight men of statuesque physique, supreme fitness and superior intelligence in packs against one another.

In those days, the winner was the pack that won the most set pieces. The debasement of the game began when backs were introduced. This occurred because a major problem was where to locate the next scrum or line-out.
Selecting positions on the ground for these had become a constant source of friction and even violence.

The problem was resolved by employing forward rejects, men of small stature and limited intelligence, to run aimlessly around within the field of play.
Following a set piece, the ball would be thrown to one of them, who would establish the next location either by dropping it or by throwing it to another reject for dropping. Very occasionally, a third reject would receive the ball before it would be dropped, and crowds would wildly cheer on these rare occasions. Initially these additional players were entirely disorganized but with the passing of time they adopted set positions.

For instance, take the half-back. He was usually one of the smallest and least intelligent of the backs whose role was simply to accept the ball from a forward and to pass it on to one of the other rejects who would drop it, providing the new location for the forwards to compete. He could easily (given his general size) have been called a quarter forward or a ball monkey but then tolerance and compassion are the keys to forward play and the present euphemism was decided on.

The five-eighth plays next to the half-back and his role is essentially the same except that when pressured, he usually panics and kicks the ball.
Normally, he is somewhat taller and slightly better built than the half-back and hence his name. One-eighth less and he would have been a half-back, three-eighths more and he might well have qualified to become a forward.

The centres were opportunists who had no expertise but wanted to share in the glamour associated with forward packs. After repeated supplication to the forwards for a role in the game they would be told to get out in the middle of the field and wait for instructions. Thus, when asked where they played, they would reply "in the centre". And they remain to this day, parasites and scroungers who mostly work as lawyers or used car dealers.

You may ask, why wingers? The answer is simple. Because these were players who had very little ability and were the lowest in the backline pecking order, they were placed as far away from the ball as possible. Consequently, and because the inside backs were so diligent in their assigned role of dropping the ball whenever they received it, the main contribution to the game made by the winger was not to get involved. Their instructions were to run away as quickly as possible whenever trouble appeared, and to avoid tackles at all costs. The fact that the game was organised so that the wingers didn't get to touch the ball led to an incessant flow of complaints from them and eventually the apt description "whingers" was applied. Even though the "h" dropped off over the years, the whingeing itself unfortunately has not.

Lastly, the full-back. This was the position given to the worst handler, the person least able to accept or pass the ball, someone who was always in the way. The name arose because the forwards would understandably become infuriated by the poor play invariably demonstrated by that person, and call out "send that fool back". He would then be relegated well out of everyone's way to the rear of the field.

So there you have it. Let's return to the glory days of a contest between two packs of eight men of statuesque physique, supreme fitness and superior intelligence. The rest can go off to where they will be happier, playing soccer.

 

[Hugh Jarse]

2015 AAGPS Draw and Results for 1st XV, 2nd XV, and 3rd XV games

Round 1 30 May 15
1st XV – K 21 def E 7, S 14 def by N 27, J 45 def I 12
2nd XV – K 27 def E 7, S 19 def by N 27, J 24 def I 0
3rd XV -Trial 2 – K 24 def E 10, S 24 def H 0, J 29 def I 10, N 7 def by A 35, G Bye
http://aagps.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Results-Round-1-20151.pdf

Round 2 13 Jun 15
1st XV – E 17 def by I 22, J 15 def by S 21, K 7 def by N 36
2nd XV – E 14 drew with I 14, J 14 def S 10, K 17 def N 5
3rd XV – Round 1 – E 5 def by I 7, N 5 def by S 24, K 15 def by G 33, A 47 def H 10, J Bye
http://aagps.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Results-Round-2-2015.pdf

Round 3 18 Jul 15
1st – E 15 def by S 43, N 26 def J 23, I 36 def K 26
2nd XV – E 14 drew with S 14, N 10 def J 5, I 14 def K 0
3rd XV – Round 2 – E 3 def A 0, I 14 def by S 24, G 0 def by J 38, N 28 def H 5, K Bye
http://aagps.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Results-Round-3-2015.pdf

1st XV Table
N - 6 pts, S - 4 pts, I - 4 pts, J - 2 pts, K - 2 pts, E - 0 pts
2nd XV Table
J - 4 pts, K - 4 pts, N - 4 pts, I - 3 pts, E - 2 pts, S - 1 pt
3rd XV Table
S - 4 pts, J - 2 pts, A - 2 pts, G - 2 pts, I - 2 pts, N - 2 pts, E - 2 pts, K - 0 pts, H - 0 pts


To come
Round 4 25 Jul 15
1st & 2nd XV – N v E, S v I, K v J
3rd XV – Round 3 – K v E, S v G, H v J, A v I, N Bye

Round 5 1 Aug 15
1st & 2nd XV – J v E, S v K, I v N
3rd XV – Round 4 – G v E, J v S, N v A, H v K, I Bye

Round 6 8 Aug 15
1st & 2nd XV – E v K, N v S, I v J
3rd XV – Round 5 – S v H, I v J, G v N, A v K, E Bye

Round 7 15 Aug 15
1st & 2nd XV – I v E, S v J, N v K
3rd XV – Round 6 – H v E, A v J, N v K, I v G, S Bye

Round 8 22 Aug 15
1st & 2nd XV – S v E, J v N, K v I
3rd XV – Round 7 – S v E, J v N, K v I, G v A, H Bye

Round 9 29 Aug 15
1st & 2nd XV – E v N, I v S, J v K
3rd XV – Round 8 – E v N, S v A, J v K, I v H, G Bye

Round 10 5 Sep 15
1st & 2nd XV – E v J, K v S, N v I
3rd XV – Round 9 – E v J, K v S, N v I, G v H, A Bye

http://aagps.nsw.edu.au/winter-sports/rugby/upcoming-fixtures/

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Round 4 25 Jul 15
1st & 2nd XV – N v E, S v I, K v J
3rd XV – Round 3 – K v E, S v G, H v J, A v I, N Bye

Hugh's Tips
1st XV - N, S, J
3rd XV - E, S, J, A

 

[Happy to Chat]

A quick search of the internet will provide the hairdressers on this thread with the reasons why we even allow them on the field of play..

"It is largely unknown to players and followers of the modern game that rugby started off purely as a contest for forwards in opposition in line-outs, scrums, rucks and mauls. This pitted eight men of statuesque physique, supreme fitness and superior intelligence in packs against one another.

In those days, the winner was the pack that won the most set pieces. The debasement of the game began when backs were introduced. This occurred because a major problem was where to locate the next scrum or line-out.
Selecting positions on the ground for these had become a constant source of friction and even violence.

The problem was resolved by employing forward rejects, men of small stature and limited intelligence, to run aimlessly around within the field of play.
Following a set piece, the ball would be thrown to one of them, who would establish the next location either by dropping it or by throwing it to another reject for dropping. Very occasionally, a third reject would receive the ball before it would be dropped, and crowds would wildly cheer on these rare occasions. Initially these additional players were entirely disorganized but with the passing of time they adopted set positions.

For instance, take the half-back. He was usually one of the smallest and least intelligent of the backs whose role was simply to accept the ball from a forward and to pass it on to one of the other rejects who would drop it, providing the new location for the forwards to compete. He could easily (given his general size) have been called a quarter forward or a ball monkey but then tolerance and compassion are the keys to forward play and the present euphemism was decided on.

The five-eighth plays next to the half-back and his role is essentially the same except that when pressured, he usually panics and kicks the ball.
Normally, he is somewhat taller and slightly better built than the half-back and hence his name. One-eighth less and he would have been a half-back, three-eighths more and he might well have qualified to become a forward.

The centres were opportunists who had no expertise but wanted to share in the glamour associated with forward packs. After repeated supplication to the forwards for a role in the game they would be told to get out in the middle of the field and wait for instructions. Thus, when asked where they played, they would reply "in the centre". And they remain to this day, parasites and scroungers who mostly work as lawyers or used car dealers.

You may ask, why wingers? The answer is simple. Because these were players who had very little ability and were the lowest in the backline pecking order, they were placed as far away from the ball as possible. Consequently, and because the inside backs were so diligent in their assigned role of dropping the ball whenever they received it, the main contribution to the game made by the winger was not to get involved. Their instructions were to run away as quickly as possible whenever trouble appeared, and to avoid tackles at all costs. The fact that the game was organised so that the wingers didn't get to touch the ball led to an incessant flow of complaints from them and eventually the apt description "whingers" was applied. Even though the "h" dropped off over the years, the whingeing itself unfortunately has not.

Lastly, the full-back. This was the position given to the worst handler, the person least able to accept or pass the ball, someone who was always in the way. The name arose because the forwards would understandably become infuriated by the poor play invariably demonstrated by that person, and call out "send that fool back". He would then be relegated well out of everyone's way to the rear of the field.

So there you have it. Let's return to the glory days of a contest between two packs of eight men of statuesque physique, supreme fitness and superior intelligence. The rest can go off to where they will be happier, playing soccer.

hahaha a very good riposte, I concede and am humble in your presence.

 

[Wristman]

Tips from me for Round 4
Newington
Scots
Kings

 

[The has been]

The has been and Hello: you should complain to the school.
Usually that is all that is required to get things back in order.

Duly noted inside shoulder ,letter sent !!

 

[The has been]

Tips should be easy this week on form, New, Joeys and Scots, but we know that formula rarely works. I think Kings and Joeys will be closest and best game of the weekend. Looking forward to the Newington team's entertaining play to continue this week end.Could be a cricket score if Shore don't get their act together.

 

[Quick Hands]

Tips for this week:

Newington to beat Shore

Scots to beat Riverview

Joeys to beat Kings

3rds
Shore
Scots
Joeys
Armidale

 

[Azzuri]

Round 4 tips

New
Scots
Kings

 

[CatchnPass]

Inside Shoulder said: ↑

All this banter caused me to think.
Although I was a backrower I realised that all my friends were forwards. I have no friends who were backs.
There's a message in there.​

That's because all the forwards would be left alone at the night club IS after the backs had pulled all the women

 

[Azzuri]

Inside Shoulder said: ↑

All this banter caused me to think.
Although I was a backrower I realised that all my friends were forwards. I have no friends who were backs.
There's a message in there.​

That's because all the forwards would be left alone at the night club IS after the backs had pulled all the women

Is it rude for me to suggest that the only pulling the backs would be doing is in a darkened room by themselves?

 

[Johnny come lately]

If the Joe boys aren't filthy with the lay of the land and hell bent on destruction this weekend, I'll put the roof back on my patrol and drive off.

 

[Rugby from the backrow]

tips
1STS
Newington has taken all before it and so should account for Shore
Scots over Riverview but closer than some think
Joeys over Kings by more than some think
3RDS
Shore to beat Kings but low scoring affair
Scots to beat Grammar for reasons best left unsaid
Joeys to beat High by a lot
Tas and Riverview to be close on form but the travelling to beat Riverview. TAS in a close one.

 

[Lee Grant]

Just witnessed the Lee Grant put on an acrobatic display at Newington during the 2nds. Joe boys to the rescue after a couple of somersaults. Thanks boys.
Long cold wet day ahead..

Thanks to the Joe Boys who helped me up, but then I went arse over head again on my next step and they had to help to pick me up again. Luckily they were still there.

Nothing broken but my hip and back seemed a bit out of place and the pain killers that night made me a bit woozy, which is why the GPS blog was a bit late.

Sorry there was no report on Kings v Riverview but no writers were able to attend the game.

The blog is here:

​

http://goo.gl/UyUiK2​

This fact that we couldn't report on a match last weekend, and for Rd. 2 earlier, gives me a chance to make another plug for folks to put their hand up to write - especially for Kings and Newington games.

We also need another for Joeys in case I break my neck next time. One more for View may be handy also.
.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

That's because all the forwards would be left alone at the night club IS after the backs had pulled all the women

This is closer to the reality in my experience:
http://wesclark.com/rrr/handbag.html

 

[Quick Hands]

Thanks to the Joe Boys who helped me up, but then I went arse over head and they had to help to pick me up again. Luckily they were still there.

Nothing broken but my hip and back seemed a bit out of place and the pain killers that night made me a bit woozy, which is why the GPS blog was a bit late.

Sorry there was no report on Kings v Riverview but no writers were able to attend the game.

The blog is here:

​

http://goo.gl/UyUiK2​

This fact that we couldn't report on a match last weekend, and for Rd. 2 earlier, gives me a chance to make another plug for folks to put their hand up to write - especially for Kings and Newington games.

We also need another for Joeys in case I break my neck next time. One more for View may be handy also.
.

Main thing is that you are alright. And like a true trooper (try and say that quickly), you still managed to get your match report done.

 

[smithandwesson]

As a Scots supporter and parent I can verify there was indeed a small group of older boys hurling unsavoury and unnecessary abuse at the opposition players.
It is wonderful to see so many Scots boys in support at away games but the school does need to ensure that a few bad apples don't tarnish the reputation of the many who were supporting in good spirits.

When one school does it, i've seen others use it to justify the same, be it old boys, schoolboys or parents. Lets just stamp out this unsporting behaviour. Simply whip out your phone, record some video of voices & faces. Then you let me know you have something & i'll arrange to upload it to youtube anonymously, & link it up etc. We'll soon be able to name & shame, and i'm sure the school's admin will act before their reputation is tarnished.

 

[Inside Shoulder]

arent their legal problems with filming minors?

 

[Quick Hands]

arent their legal problems with filming minors?

Shoot first, ask questions later?