NSW CAS Rugby 2021

[Flavio]

Fuck me, a bit too close to my suggestions that they should just pick the whole Waverly squad in the 1sts
8 Waverley
3 Barker
3 Knox
1 Trinity

Nice they gave some participation spots to Cranbrook and Alo's in the seconds

Also didn't realise there was such a large Islander population in the Eastern Suburbs and feel sorry for the 2 Waverley kids that didn't make it in any of the squads

 

[Snort]

The CAS site says "Congratulations to the following students that have been selected in the CAS 1sts and 2nds teams."

I think they mean "who have been selected". CAS will now lose to GPS in the English Grammar competition.

 

[Flavio]

Might be a clue

CAS Coaching staff
1sts Mr K Newbury Waverley
1sts Mr T Glassie Knox
2nd Mr J Horrocks Waverley
2nd Mr S Foley Waverley

 

[Snort]

Might be a clue

CAS Coaching staff
1sts Mr K Newbury Waverley
1sts Mr T Glassie Knox
2nd Mr J Horrocks Waverley
2nd Mr S Foley Waverley

Don't think the coaches are selectors.

 

[informant]

Well gents, wonders never cease. 3 Waverley coaches and no wonder the numbers. Shame to see that only 13/15 of them being picked, hopefully Cranbrook can have some more 1st representatives in the coming years... makes me wonder sometimes what is said at this meetings. On another note, I hope Slack Smith will be able to get himself to Knox main come to the game considering his impending CTE.

 

[Hasbeen]

And so the annual selection controversy begins....

 

[Snort]

It would be nice if we could discuss the teams on the basis that the selectors (who are not the coaches) did their best to pick the best sides they could. They might be idiots - question their judgment by all means, even their sanity - but imputing improper motives doesn't really help anyone. (I'm not holding my breath)

Ethan Flanagan was a touch unlucky, I think. But often there are three or four players legitimately going for the same position, and there's going to be an unlucky player here and there.

 

[WLF]

Because?

You are clearly up for it tonight. There are a number of boys who missed out that I can't believe , and they are NOT Waves boys.
Ethan Flanagan (C) 15 was red hot today, as always, scored 2 great tries today, and against a good side, made winger in the 2nds, complete joke!
I am surprised that the Waves got so many in the 1sts and 1 obvious choice is on the bench in the 2s in the front row, but to be honest, Barker got robbed in a few spots across the teams, and I think 1 school way over achieved, got 12 across the whole squad.

 

[WLF]

It would be nice if we could discuss the teams on the basis that the selectors (who are not the coaches) did their best to pick the best sides they could. They might be idiots - question their judgment by all means, even their sanity - but imputing improper motives doesn't really help anyone. (I'm not holding my breath)

Ethan Flanagan was a touch unlucky, I think. But often there are three or four players legitimately going for the same position, and there's going to be an unlucky player here and there.

Snort, " a touch" stop being a lawyer, call it as it is. Ethan F. was robbed. FULL STOP. and I suspect many, who aren't all on the same side, just spoke to some, have the same opinion.

You would definitely know that politics has, and always will be, alive and well.

 

[Snort]

You are clearly up for it tonight. There are a number of boys who missed out that I can't believe , and they are NOT Waves boys.
Ethan Flanagan (C) 15 was red hot today, as always, scored 2 great tries today, and against a good side, made winger in the 2nds, complete joke!
I am surprised that the Waves got so many in the 1sts and 1 obvious choice is on the bench in the 2s in the front row, but to be honest, Barker got robbed in a few spots across the teams, and I think 1 school way over achieved, got 12 across the whole squad.

Not having a shot at you - genuinely interested to see what you would have done differently. I think a place probably could have been found for Flanagan. I'd maybe have pushed Dimovitch into the centre and omitted the Knox centre, which would have made room. White's selection doesn't trouble me: he's been playing very well, and has 8 tries in 8 games this season. Someone was always going to be unlucky in the front row but I would have had Smith and Obaseki higher than the bench in Seconds. And it seems odd that Finau can be left out of Barker's 1sts yet still make CAS 2nds.

 

[WLF]

Well gents, wonders never cease. 3 Waverley coaches and no wonder the numbers. Shame to see that only 13/15 of them being picked, hopefully Cranbrook can have some more 1st representatives in the coming years. makes me wonder sometimes what is said at this meetings. On another note, I hope Slack Smith will be able to get himself to Knox main come to the game considering his impending CTE.

Really dumb comment Informant, the selectors were NOT the Waves coaches, and in fact, I spoke to a Rep coach today, and he said that there were murmurs behind the scenes about many selections, most of which were NOT Waverley boys.
So please don't make such comments without knowing what has been going on.

I might also point out to you that whilst the Waves did get a higher number than I thought in the 1s, but only 1 or 2, it is the only team undefeated across the CAS and GPS. SO the comment "wonders never cease" looks pretty dopey.

I have already made it clear that at least 1 Cranbrook boy (15) was obviously overlooked, but don't forget he came from Waverley over 6 years, we trained him, now you have him.

 

[WLF]

Not having a shot at you - genuinely interested to see what you would have done differently. I think a place probably could have been found for Flanagan. I'd maybe have pushed Dimovitch into the centre and omitted the Knox centre, which would have made room. White's selection doesn't trouble me: he's been playing very well, and has 8 tries in 8 games this season. Someone was always going to be unlucky in the front row but I would have had Smith and Obaseki higher than the bench in Seconds. And it seems odd that Finau can be left out of Barker's 1sts yet still make CAS 2nds.

Snort, I struggle to comment on individual boys, unless I am giving them a well deserved wrap, for obvious reasons.
I agree with all your positional suggestions above, how you move boys out of their real spots is stupid IMO, Flanagan not making it is a political joke, full stop. I haven't seen Trinity play as yet, but from all reports Kid was the man.

Let's move on, but seriously, politics has played a big part here, as always.

 

[WLF]

Fuck me, a bit too close to my suggestions that they should just pick the whole Waverly squad in the 1sts
8 Waverley
3 Barker
3 Knox
1 Trinity

Nice they gave some participation spots to Cranbrook and Alo's in the seconds

Also didn't realise there was such a large Islander population in the Eastern Suburbs and feel sorry for the 2 Waverley kids that didn't make it in any of the squads

Flav, you are normally much smarter than this comment.
I agree, I thought the Waves would get 6 maybe 7, Barker 1 or 2 more, and Knox 1 (and he didn't make it).
The selectors were NOT Waves people, at all, full stop.

Please don't start having a go about boys in teams eg Islanders/Ring ins. Our whole team has been together for years, and everyone knows, careful throwing stones!

 

[Grimey]

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)

3/15 not bad.

 

[Iloverucks1]

I have already made it clear that at least 1 Cranbrook boy (15) was obviously overlooked, but don't forget he came from Waverley over 6 years, we trained him, now you have him.

Any idea why he left?

 

[WLF]

Any idea why he left?

I know exactly why he left, and I recon you don't, please don't quote something you have been told that is false.

 

[Ace Ventura]

3/15 not bad.

nah - only 1.5/15 and no cigar. [#3 and half of #8 - you only get half a point if you bracket]

 

[ZHC]

Wow. Being a Waverley parent, I can't fathom some of our selections. Eight Waverley selections! OTT

I'm in sync with WLF, the youngster he is
- Ethan Flanagan, is an absolute gun, should have been the CAS fullback, no question. Has been a genius for many years, first in rugby league and now in rugby union. So much natural talent, that the rest have to do try and keep up. Speak to his peers!
- Barker deserved higher representative numbers. Three is a joke. More incentive for them to stuff it to the selectors come D-day on 17th July.
- Reeve Smith missing out on 1sts and 2nds is also a joke.

 

[THP3]

Wow. Being a Waverley parent, I can't fathom some of our selections. Eight Waverley selections! OTT

I'm in sync with WLF, the youngster he is
- Ethan Flanagan, is an absolute gun, should have been the CAS fullback, no question. Has been a genius for many years, first in rugby league and now in rugby union. So much natural talent, that the rest have to do try and keep up. Speak to his peers!
- Barker deserved higher representative numbers. Three is a joke. More incentive for them to stuff it to the selectors come D-day on 17th July.
- Reeve Smith missing out on 1sts and 2nds is also a joke.

Please Gents,
these guys are all young and are doing their absolute best to be selected, producing some fantastic rugby. They are only boys now and next few years will as have always done will produce our finest. The fact I love about it all is at the end of every game our boys still spend more time thanking and being around their opponents than their parents. Long live rugby!!!
Well done to all the boys selected and smash GPS apart.

 

[axel]

Please Gents,
these guys are all young and are doing their absolute best to be selected, producing some fantastic rugby. They are only boys now and next few years will as have always done will produce our finest. The fact I love about it all is at the end of every game our boys still spend more time thanking and being around their opponents than their parents. Long live rugby!!!
Well done to all the boys selected and smash GPS apart.

Agreed THP3……….well done to all the boys selected through the grades. My biggest disappointment is Rod backing up the the Barker team clearing a boy who was clearly concussed. The fact that Barker, after all the new boys miraculously making the 1st XV, will permit a boy given a blue card to play 7 days later…………..is completely opposite to what Rod preaches about Barker. Mate, he shouldn’t be playing……………simple.