I would like to see my old school get up against TSS. They can't be underestimated, and despite the bad start to the season, I feel like the boys will be fired up and looking for a result. Tom Bailey is one of the best forwards in the competition, and if there is any forward pack that can compete with TSS, it will be this one. Not to that, our backline hasn't fired in any of the matches so far, wouldn't be surprised if we see an upset this weekend
It seems that TSS struggles under pressure, especially when trailing in a game. They appear to lose confidence and let their emotions dictate their performance. Maintaining momentum is certainly easier when leading - as shown in the Terrace game in round 1 - , but their difficulty in mounting comebacks highlights a lack of maturity and resilience to handle adverse situations effectively. This is not me saying that TSS is a bad side, they are a contender. However, this is something that they will have to manage moving forward.
Can't say I know many of the boys playing in u16 but I can't go past those second rowers for GT. Big Rohan Clany and Joey Grice are definite shoe ins in my opinion. Rohan has been playing in rep sides for years and you can almost put him down as GT's #4 for next year already, gritty runs and good in the air, the kids got a big future. On the topic of Joe, I like to refer to him as a 'breakdown specialist', although it's not the most stylish job he's always in there ripping and tearing in the rucks, quite a stalwart player in my opinion, just goes out there, does his job and comes off no silly business. Consistency is king when it comes to Joey's playstyle and I think the grittiness of his brother beside him makes them a deadly duo for this year and the next.
I don't know about all this BBC slander flying around the forum nowadays, I get they went down in a questionable loss to BSHS but a loss to IGS will still be a big result for the boys at the swich, I still have BBC getting up by 5 or less.
I Agree Here - Will be a close one but my underdog pick still remains at IGS. Either team to win by 5 or less.
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I really just don't think those BBC boys have it in them, if they don't get in front of the 8 ball against IGS, I think the conversation should start around them potentially peaking in the pre-season.
I cant agree more, although i have never heard of this so call rohan clancy, word is out about the talented superstar joe grice is, from what I hear he brings such pure passion and raw talent to the game which is somethng rugby Australia has been missing for quite a while now, although my question is why terrace don't have him atleast benching for them right now?
Late Game Scrum Work seems to be a recurring factor for the 4066 Side - maybe using their utilities on the bench such as Clifford, etc would help them get over this week against my boys from the west.
I really feel as though that is tough to say after re-watching the game BBC were definitely in the game but just a couple mistakes and a few missed calls from the referee is all it took for state high to leave with the close win, and we saw what state high did to TGS the week before so i thought all things considered BBC did well to hang in there considering 2 injuries to pivitol players and alot of calls not going there way.
Absolutely Love this take. Labore Et Honore for Life!
BBC scrum late game on the weekend went down after their starting hooker Lucas Bakker got injured it was only after that the BBC scrum looked alot weaker without him
Fair call mate, I might have jumped the gun a little bet. Very tough season opener for those BBS boys against BSHS you are right.
Round 8 vs GT, I Believe it is also their Open Day. They call it "State High Day".
Yes I really feel as though state high was a very tough matchup for the college fresh off of the bye week as BSHS had the wind in their sails from the huge victory over TGS. I really feel like it could have been a very different outcome had the college played them later into the season with a few wins under the belt and having all of the gears running smoothly.
I still have them winning a joint premiership as I see them getting up against Nudgee and I cant see state high winning tough matchups once they lose Roman. You cant write off such a talented team like BBC after a loss to a red hot BSHS.
