TheRugbyCyclist
Chris McKivat (8)
Agree Here - he had a great game.
QLD GPS 2024
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RuckTickler45
Frank Row (1)
Can anyone give me the run down on Barry Smith?
TheRugbyCyclist
Chris McKivat (8)
BGS Starting prop - I believe on scholarship. He runs the ball hard and fast, like a ballerina's legs in the air performing a pirouette. He also provided a much needed energy boost in the grammar scrum, helping them compete against terrace. He seemed to take the most hit-ups out of any forward for BGS, as well as being a main piece for their 5 man lineout.
backfencewarrior
Frank Row (1)
Hugh reliance unlucky to miss out thought he had a great game.
TheRugbyCyclist
Chris McKivat (8)
IMO He's got one of the best pills in the comp.
RuckTickler45
Frank Row (1)
Let's hope he can continue that twinkle toed form coming into Nudgee Round this week.
TheRugbyCyclist
Chris McKivat (8)
Anyone else got predictions for this round? Would love to gather some further opinions.
Wayne Bennett 2ndMarriage
Chris McKivat (8)
TSS coming up to Miskin for the College's old boys' day, BBC might crumble under pressure again at their own home ground.
Themaulmarauder
Bob McCowan (2)
I wouldn't consider losing by a try against a premiership contending team, crumbling under pressure
Predictions and comments for the next round:
Brisbane's top state school v Qld's 1st Grammar school: A very close game and if its blowing a gale again, I'd favour State High with those big inside backs and tough forward pack. State school by 7
Nudgee Rugby School v Brisbane Grammar School: Of course a BGS win is not a topic of discussion but they will provide Nudgee with some solid exam preparation and Nudgee needs to sharpen up their rugby pencil before they take on BBC, Terrace and State High e.g. the line out (Nudgee's throw) and their variation in attack when under defensive pressure. No less than 50 points to Nudgee which will be one of the lowest margins on the day between these two schools.
BBC v Southport: I agree this is the match of the round and correspondingly the toughest one to predict. I'm hearing "Flower of Scotland" in my head and I think BBC might just defend their Toowong Highland position from the coastal flank. The game will be brutal and ugly but I think this will put BBC into premiership contention if they can grind this one out and hold the fort.
Church School v Toowoomba: I think after watching Churchie outplay Nudgee in many areas of the game last weekend, and the lack of wins so far for the school on the range, I can't see any other outcome here than a win to Churchie, particularly if their number 15 gets his hands on the ball a lot. Churchie by 12 points.
Terrace: The weekend off for gaming and Nintendo.
Brisbane's top state school v Qld's 1st Grammar school: A very close game and if its blowing a gale again, I'd favour State High with those big inside backs and tough forward pack. State school by 7
Nudgee Rugby School v Brisbane Grammar School: Of course a BGS win is not a topic of discussion but they will provide Nudgee with some solid exam preparation and Nudgee needs to sharpen up their rugby pencil before they take on BBC, Terrace and State High e.g. the line out (Nudgee's throw) and their variation in attack when under defensive pressure. No less than 50 points to Nudgee which will be one of the lowest margins on the day between these two schools.
BBC v Southport: I agree this is the match of the round and correspondingly the toughest one to predict. I'm hearing "Flower of Scotland" in my head and I think BBC might just defend their Toowong Highland position from the coastal flank. The game will be brutal and ugly but I think this will put BBC into premiership contention if they can grind this one out and hold the fort.
Church School v Toowoomba: I think after watching Churchie outplay Nudgee in many areas of the game last weekend, and the lack of wins so far for the school on the range, I can't see any other outcome here than a win to Churchie, particularly if their number 15 gets his hands on the ball a lot. Churchie by 12 points.
Terrace: The weekend off for gaming and Nintendo.
WHACKO_JACKO.GT
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I believe Downlands will beat Gregory Terrace by 14+ out at Tennyson this weekend. GT are playing their seconds due to the importance of the upcoming NC game in round 5. If they were to injure a key player (Nasser, Poese) in this bye fixture it would be deeply regretted throughout the whole program. Downlands have a decent side, and who knows maybe they could take down TGS at home this year.
TheRugbyCyclist
Chris McKivat (8)
Hello, and Goodmorning.
I believe this is an interesting take, as the likely team that will take on Downlands will comprise of mainly boys from the Second XV. Through my watch of the Seconds comp this year, Terrace have been one of the best teams around, only losing one game against TSS (by 1), throughout the season. My Contacts say they are looking lethal, as they look to put one hand on the premiership, and if they are able to compete in their own comp I believe they will be able to put up a strong fight against Downlands, as their firsts don't quite compare to GPS level.
backfencewarrior
Frank Row (1)
Anyone have game of the round predictions
TheRugbyCyclist
Chris McKivat (8)
Below is Copied and Pasted my pick for 'GOTR', from my weekly tips.
After a close win against Ipswich for BBC, I see this game coming down to the wire, especially after TSS had a strong win against the boys from the range. This game will come down to the wire with BBC's strong depth, in the backs such as Howarth, Taka, etc, as well as TSS with the likes of Goldie and Uys being standouts. If you ask me, late game forward work will be the deciding factor, with BBC looking for inspiration on their bench through the likes of Lucas Clifford to get them over the line.
Final Score - 26-22 TSS
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Stan Wickham (3)
Mate be interesting to see how Churchie go against the boys up on the hill. Heard TGS is not happy with their investments and will not want to lose 4 in a row ( thoughts ) . Having said that i think Churchie by 10. BBC v TSS will be a cracker also.
WHACKO_JACKO.GT
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10 DAYS TILL GT v NC
TheRugbyCyclist
Chris McKivat (8)
Goodmorning again, fellow forumist.
You Seem very keen for this game. Would love to hear some initial thoughts on how you think the game will go!!!
Wayne Bennett 2ndMarriage
Chris McKivat (8)
Scores at the half say otherwise, groundskeeper whispers were going around all morning.
LawsonCreightonFan
Stan Wickham (3)
Any talk out of the TGS camp leading into this week, for such a highly touted team this season really doesn't seem to be going in the right direction, I get they've had some hard games to start the season but you have to be looking at making some changes leading into round 4 as, if they don't start to pick up form quite quickly this season could go quite wayward for the boys up the range.
Themaulmarauder
Bob McCowan (2)
5-0 -> 12-19 isn't in my eye crumbling under pressure, they were just outclassed by a better team, we'll see how your team goes when they play them
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