QLD Colts 2013

[guru13]

I believe 30-35 QLD players will be announced this week & commence a 6 week block prior to Xmas. They will partake in 6-8 sessions per week which will continue again in the new year before trials against the other franchise u20 squads. These trials will determine selection for the final Aust u20 squad.

when the Qld squad of 35 is announced could you post it on here please

 

[Jets]

They tend not to tell anyone about these things.


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when the Qld squad of 35 is announced could you post it on here please

I was told Postale, Maloney, Jack Payne, Ben Hyne, Paddy James, & Billy Thompson made the squad from Brothers.

 

[rugbywatch]

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I was told Postale, Maloney, Jack Payne, Ben Hyne, Paddy James, & Billy Thompson made the squad from Brothers.

I saw on the easts website the following made the squad:
Michael Gunn
Jonah Placid
Sam Fattal
Adam Deck
Brad Wilkin
Sam Richards

 

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I saw on the easts website the following made the squad:
Michael Gunn
Jonah Placid
Sam Fattal
Adam Deck
Brad Wilkin
Sam Richards

I can see Souths had the following boys successful -

Matt Gordon
Feleti Kaitu'u
Ralph Evalu
Markus Vanzati
Dave Henaway
Keeghan Sefton

News from the other clubs?

 

[Keez]

Known UQ boys invited into the squad

Aaron Pleash
Terrin Walls
Phil Potgieter
Adam Korczyk
Conor Mitchell
Jack Cornelson
Scott Gale (Training with Reds)
James Dalgliesh
Gareth Kalell
Tom Banks

 

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Known UQ boys invited into the squad

Aaron Pleash
Terrin Walls
Phil Potgieter
Adam Korczyk
Conor Mitchell
Jack Cornelson
Scott Gale (Training with Reds)
James Dalgliesh
Gareth Kalell
Tom Banks

I believe UQ have also picked up Moses Sorevi from St Peters who has been offered a place.

Doesn't leave many places left. Sunnybank & GPS anyone?

 

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Norths picked up no u20's.

 

[thierry dusautoir]

I would imagine Greene from wests?

 

[rugbywatch]

Norths picked up no u20's.

I guess that's what happens when you have a poor year. Any you would've picked or thought were unlucky? Same wih sunny coast?

 

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I guess that's what happens when you have a poor year. Any you would've picked or thought were unlucky? Same wih sunny coast?

I just hope Wests go & find some props. Uncontested scrums in Premier Colts is pretty embarrassing. I won't cop that they have no depth, recruitment takes time & effort, I don't believe there aren't a few 2nd/ 3rd XV props who wouldn't jump at the chance to play Premier Colts. To roll out a pack full of backrowers with no notice in advance to the opposition week after week shows poor sportsmanship.

Enough whinging about Uni & GPS, time for action as everyone wants to see Wests compete!

 

[TheBigDog]

I just hope Wests go & find some props. Uncontested scrums in Premier Colts is pretty embarrassing. I won't cop that they have no depth, recruitment takes time & effort, I don't believe there aren't a few 2nd/ 3rd XV props who wouldn't jump at the chance to play Premier Colts. To roll out a pack full of backrowers with no notice in advance to the opposition week after week shows poor sportsmanship.

Well another of the problems was that half the backrowers they had playing were actually centers and wingers whom they had to convert to forwards at the start of the year!

 

[thierry dusautoir]

I can't see how putting second and third graders in to premier colts would be beneficial either

 

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I can't see how putting second and third graders in to premier colts would be beneficial either

I think this is being a little selective for a side that couldn't pack a scrum & didn't win a game.

Uni aside, most clubs had a couple of players who played 2nds at school.

A number of boys blossom late into very good footballers. They often train harder & want it more!

 

[thierry dusautoir]

But the issue of age?

 

[Cat_A]

But the issue of age?

I think he said 2nd or 3rd XV players in the original post - I'd assume those in the 2nd and 3rd XVs are the same age as those who play First XV at school?

 

[thierry dusautoir]

Oh well I don't think attracting those kind of players is wests problem. They actually get a late contingent of boys rocking up just to play for fun. Getting the ones who want to take it serious is the real problem. Bit I don't think that is the case next year

 

[guru13]

what about finalists GC breakers ?
any players from there in the squad?

 

[rugbywatch]

what about finalists GC breakers ?
any players from there in the squad?

About 5 or so we're named in the Brumbies u/20 squad.

 

[Red Heavy]

I think this is being a little selective for a side that couldn't pack a scrum & didn't win a game.

Uni aside, most clubs had a couple of players who played 2nds at school.

A number of boys blossom late into very good footballers. They often train harder & want it more!

Uni's Prop all year in prem colts played mainly 3rds at nudgee.
The year before the 5/8 was from the NT and had only played 3 or 4 games of 15's a hand full of 7's games before playing at uni. He had never even heard of a pattern.
3 of the best players that year also came from Alstonville, mountain creek and Narrabri state high's.
Probably sounds strange coming from a uni bloke but far too much emphasis at colts level is placed on what kids did at which school and for what team. A lot of growing up happens from 17 to 19. Especially for those who haven't been blessed with good coaching/facilities/competition in the past.