NSW CAS Rugby 2021

[The Colonel]

He is probably picking Wood because he;

1. Is the best 13 in CAS
2. Also made his first XV debut in year 10
3. Made the CAS First XV team in 2020 as a year 11.

Watch one game of this kid and you will agree.

Agree on all points and having seen him play all games this year to date can't see Wood not being #13

 

[rod skellet]

He is probably picking Wood because he;

1. Is the best 13 in CAS
2. Also made his first XV debut in year 10
3. Made the CAS First XV team in 2020 as a year 11.

Watch one game of this kid and you will agree.

Well Wood will have his chance to go one on one with Segala on Saturday.

 

[hornsby4life]

Throwing in my 2 cents like everyone else....

CAS Predicted Lineup:

1. Medley (C)/ Dion (B)
2. Nosa (C)
3. Preketis (W)
4. Hayman (C)
5. Ned (A)
6. ?
7. Elder (W)
8. Slack-Smith (B)/ Hill (A)
9. Constable (K)
10. Duncan (A)/ Torrance (C)
11. ?
12. Brutan (A)
13. Wood (A)
14. Morris (C)
15. Santmaria (W)

 

[WLF]

Agree on all points and having seen him play all games this year to date can't see Wood not being #13

I will use as logical an argument as possible, a la Snort, in relation to the 1st CAS team.

Not sure Colonel and Rucklover what teams you have seen Aloys play this year, but given the Aloys preseason sounds like no very strong teams. I confess I have not seen Aloys this year, but did last year, and as we all know, it is very difficult to shine in a weakish team.

Dimovitch, has much more of a proven history behind him than any other centre in this age group. Played a number of 1sts games in year 10 2019, played in all the Waves 1sts games last year 2020, was also chosen in the 16s CAS team, as a starting centre, not just a squad member, in 2019. A tremendous player, great defense and brilliant in attack.
CANNOT see anyone playing #13 in the CAS 1sts other than him.
BTW, the #13 in last years CAS no 1 team was Jordan Swan, Waves!

Chilli Rugby has no one nominated for the 6 position in the 1sts, not sure why. If King and Ned SS play, they will fill both 6 and 8, absolutely no doubt. If Ned SS is out, which I hope not, then King will be 8, but they both could play either position. No 6 and 7 could be a number of boys, but politics does play a part, and always has, so a school that is under represented may well fill it, but given the large talent pool, whoever this player is, they will be more than capable. I recon Liam Sartena (C) , Alex Elder (W), both Barker flanker boys or Ethan Halakatoua (W) would all fill no 6 and 7 comfortably, if both spots were available.

My last observation is why does the CAS play the GPS on June 10, just 5 days after a CAS and GPS comp game on Sat June 5? Clearly there can only be 1 maybe just 2 training sessions before the game, which makes me think the NSW teams are basically already picked, ridiculous IMO.

I also don't understand why the GPS, who have 6 schools in their AAGPS comp, same as the CAS, feel as though they need to pick 4 Rep teams. I feel sorry for the 2 boys in every team who miss out, I shouldn't say it but I will, sounds like molly coddling to me, by the AAGPS, so almost everyone gets a rep jersey. However, if there is a solid reason I am more than happy to be corrected.

 

[WLF]

Throwing in my 2 cents like everyone else..

CAS Predicted Lineup:

1. Medley (C)/ Dion (B)
2. Nosa (C)
3. Preketis (W)
4. Hayman (C)
5. Ned (A)
6. ?
7. Elder (W)
8. Slack-Smith (B)/ Hill (A)
9. Constable (K)
10. Duncan (A)/ Torrance (C)
11. ?
12. Brutan (A)
13. Wood (A)
14. Morris (C)
15. Santmaria (W)

Hornsby4 life, get 1. STUPID STUFF.

 

[WLF]

Well Wood will have his chance to go one on one with Segala on Saturday.

Rod, as you well know, it's not quite as easy as that!
If your team has no ball, is constantly going backwards, good luck shinning.

Let's see when they all play against the Waves!

 

[THECASGURU]

CAS 1st XV

1. Smith (W)
2. Obaseki (C)
3. Yazdani (B)
4. Halaholo (W)
5. Jahnke-Tavana (W)
6. ??
7. Kardash (B)
8. King (W) if Slack-Smith out
9. Thorn (W)
10. Katoa (B)
11. Kidd (T)
12. McLeod (K)
13. Sagala (B)
14. Poulos (K)
15. Flanagan (C)

CAS 2nd XV

1. Finau (B)
2. Bray (K) or Edwards (B) or Sullivan (W)
3. Black (K)
4. Hooper (B) if available
5. Sartena (C) or Tapner (B)
6. Halakatoua (W)
7. Benefield (B)
8. ??
9. Goddard (K) or Walton (C)
10. Hannaford (T)
11. Gallaway (B)
12. Baldwin (C)
13. Wood (A) or Dimovitch (W)
14. Di Bartolo (W) or Jahnke-Tavana (W)
15. Tucker (W)

Reserves

Front row - Jackson (T), Edwards (B), Sullivan (W)
2nd Row - Tapner (B), Nicholas (C)
Back row - White (C), Elder (W), Feather (K), Herdman (K)
Half Back - Goddard (K) or Walton (C)
5/8 - Morrison (K) or Torrence (C)
Centres - Dimovitch (W) Wood (A) or Baldwin (C) - depends who makes 2nd's
Wingers - Jahnke-Tavana (W)
Full Back - Di Bartolo (W)

Strongly believe the likes of Nick Quinn really out played the Knox fullback Tucker and is in for a shot Wood is average IMO and i clear can not see anyone from Alyos getting picked

 

[THECASGURU]

Throwing in my 2 cents like everyone else..

CAS Predicted Lineup:

1. Medley (C)/ Dion (B)
2. Nosa (C)
3. Preketis (W)
4. Hayman (C)
5. Ned (A)
6. ?
7. Elder (W)
8. Slack-Smith (B)/ Hill (A)
9. Constable (K)
10. Duncan (A)/ Torrance (C)
11. ?
12. Brutan (A)
13. Wood (A)
14. Morris (C)
15. Santmaria (W)

Heard Hayman is explosive and is really looking strong for a CAS spot this year

 

[hornsby4life]

Heard Hayman is explosive and is really looking strong for a CAS spot this year

Can confirm... Extremely talented in the set piece, particularly lineouts. Just like his brother has the potential to do anything, and mind you he is only a Year 11 boy.

CASGURU, was wondering if you had any inputs on what the CAS team would be looking like this year?

 

[hornsby4life]

Strongly believe the likes of Nick Quinn really out played the Knox fullback Tucker and is in for a shot Wood is average IMO and i clear can not see anyone from Alyos getting picked

I'm not quiet sure if you have seen any Aloysius matches, but they outplayed the Scots and St Patricks backline easily... The centre pairing is on fire at the moment, and last weeks score clearly doesn't reflect it. This weekend Wood has a great chance to outplay his opposite number as does Brutan (12).

 

[THECASGURU]

1. Smith (W)
2. Sullivan (W)
3. Yazdani (B)
4. Hayman (C)
5. Jahnke-Tavana (W)
6. Halaholo (W)
7. King (W) or Slack-Smith (B)
8. King (W) or Slack-Smith (B)
9. Thorn (W)
10. Katoa (B)
11. Kidd (T)
12. Sagala (B)
13. Dimovitch (B)
14. T. Jahnke-Taavana (W)
15. Quinn (W)

Anyone disagree

 

[hornsby4life]

1. Smith (W)
2. Sullivan (W)
3. Yazdani (B)
4. Hayman (C)
5. Jahnke-Tavana (W)
6. Halaholo (W)
7. King (W) or Slack-Smith (B)
8. King (W) or Slack-Smith (B)
9. Thorn (W)
10. Katoa (B)
11. Kidd (T)
12. Sagala (B)
13. Dimovitch (B)
14. T. Jahnke-Taavana (W)
15. Quinn (W)

Anyone disagree

As I previously mentioned, Aloysius are bound to have a number of CAS troops, for instance the centre pairing, the 8 and the 10 are all obvious standouts and are returning players from last year. Mind you, this weeks game against Barker will certainly be alot closer than what some people are expecting.

Prediction for this weekend: Barker 21-19 Aloys - Wood to get double...

 

[WLF]

I'm not quiet sure if you have seen any Aloysius matches, but they outplayed the Scots and St Patricks backline easily. The centre pairing is on fire at the moment, and last weeks score clearly doesn't reflect it. This weekend Wood has a great chance to outplay his opposite number as does Brutan (12).

Guys, give it up, please.

 

[informant]

Guys, give it up, please.

A job for the cyclopath!

 

[Baxter]

I'm not quiet sure if you have seen any Aloysius matches, but they outplayed the Scots and St Patricks backline easily. The centre pairing is on fire at the moment, and last weeks score clearly doesn't reflect it. This weekend Wood has a great chance to outplay his opposite number as does Brutan (12).

Great player and great sportsman. Was in contention fot Aus Schoolboy’s #12 but was plagued with injuries unfortunately

 

[Baxter]

He is probably picking Wood because he;

1. Is the best 13 in CAS
2. Also made his first XV debut in year 10
3. Made the CAS First XV team in 2020 as a year 11.

Watch one game of this kid and you will agree.

sublime player, excited to see his electrifying schoolboy highlights this year.

 

[rod skellet]

Rod, as you well know, it's not quite as easy as that!
If your team has no ball, is constantly going backwards, good luck shinning.

Let's see when they all play against the Waves!

I agree with you WLF it is not as simple as that. I have never seen Wood play. I have seen Segala over last 2 years and he is playing really well. Hard running and hard tackling. All that League training. I also concur with your sentiments on the pathways in that in all likliehood the NSW side is probably all but pencilled in.
Back in the day the CAS/GPS game was played at the end of the CAS comp. The GPS comp had finished as well as they started 3 weeks earlier than us. But I suppose things change over 40 years. Sportsmasters have a tough enough job to fit normal games in let alone the Rep ones. It is a pity that Barker has not played either Waves or Knox before the CAS team is selected this year.

Just putting it out there. What is the selection criteria for CAS?? Is it a true merit based selection or does there need to be some form of representation across all schools in the side.

For mine, I think they should pick a team that has the best chance to beat GPS. For many boys this game is their highlight as they will not go further. So winning this game is the ultimate for them.

 

[WLF]

I agree with you WLF it is not as simple as that. I have never seen Wood play. I have seen Segala over last 2 years and he is playing really well. Hard running and hard tackling. All that League training. I also concur with your sentiments on the pathways in that in all likliehood the NSW side is probably all but pencilled in.
Back in the day the CAS/GPS game was played at the end of the CAS comp. The GPS comp had finished as well as they started 3 weeks earlier than us. But I suppose things change over 40 years. Sportsmasters have a tough enough job to fit normal games in let alone the Rep ones. It is a pity that Barker has not played either Waves or Knox before the CAS team is selected this year.

Just putting it out there. What is the selection criteria for CAS?? Is it a true merit based selection or does there need to be some form of representation across all schools in the side.

For mine, I think they should pick a team that has the best chance to beat GPS. For many boys this game is their highlight as they will not go further. So winning this game is the ultimate for them.

Spot on Rod,
Agree with all that, especially the fact that all the CAS and GPS teams haven't played each other.
Thus my point about selections being preordained.

 

[rod skellet]

Spot on Rod,
Agree with all that, especially the fact that all the CAS and GPS teams haven't played each other.
Thus my point about selections being preordained.

I agree again. The traditional pathway of CAS/GPS/ISA & CHS all playing each other then the NSW sides chosen after that to compete at the Aust Schools Champs was a much more transparent process than the current pathways program.

 

[WLF]

I agree again. The traditional pathway of CAS/GPS/ISA & CHS all playing each other then the NSW sides chosen after that to compete at the Aust Schools Champs was a much more transparent process than the current pathways program.

Yep Rod,
I am probably sure that the current gen blue process has identified most of the best but it just makes it very difficult for the bolter, and in the old National comp process there was always a few.
Particularly from less visible locations like the ACT.