QLD GPS 2024
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Brian O’Driscoll
Chris McKivat (8)
I believe GT were offered to play the curtain raiser against NC but refused as it is there biggest game of the year.
You can’t blame them for that.
Brian O’Driscoll
Chris McKivat (8)
Lucky his old man didn’t catch them……
Ex special forces those blokes don’t mess around
Brian O’Driscoll
Chris McKivat (8)
The wallabies test couldn’t have been played today as the dolphins played at Suncorp and channel 9 have paid over a billion dollars for the tv rights.
TheRugbyCyclist
Watty Friend (18)
Just wanted to comment on the battle of the colours - what an amazing game! Went right down to the wire and was amazing to see my NC boys get over! Would love to hear everyone else’s thoughts and it was great to chat to fellow forumists @WHACKO_JACKO.GT a during the game. Would love to hear everyone else’s thoughts.
The Phoenix
Ward Prentice (10)
If you read this story closely it actually says nothing and is a typical News beat-up bash rugby story. Abdo has spoken to "some" heads from Sydney GPS schools is the meatiest part of the story. The rest is NRL propaganda that we see every year. There'll be a AFL in GPS schools yarn next. Remember which codes News has the rights for before believing everything they say.
The Phoenix
Ward Prentice (10)
There was a little thing called the Olympics happening in case anyone missed it. Playing it at night meant it would clash with Nine's prime time Games coverage and they couldn't play at 5.30 because NZ-Argentina was playing then. They managed to sell it out so not a terrible outcome anyway.
I wouldn’t be so confident that it won’t end coming in at some stage. There are a lot of players being circled. Also AFL is being spoken about at higher levels in GPS to be added. So I wouldn’t write it off as propaganda. Keep ignoring AFL and NRL it will be at the further detriment of Union.
It is is you are trying to grow a game. But whatever, Rugby Australia’s failures are the gain of other sports.
Daniel Koalins
Herbert Moran (7)
Terrace number 12 looked like he went down with a leg injury
Quick_Tap_Tony
Jimmy Flynn (14)
C. Clifford (GT) - Knee/ACL/MCL - (Season)
R. Mcgrath (GT) - lower Back - (1 week)
Quick_Tap_Tony
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Does anybody know what's going on with T. Pritchard (ACGS). He missed his second game of the season last week. Just wondering if he re-injured the previous body part or it was a new injury.
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Quick_Tap_Tony
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Can somebody please drop this weeks schedule. Would love to just have a gander at the matchups for this Saturday.
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footinbothcamps
Stan Wickham (3)
You dont have to believe it, it is true. Words straight from his mouth. He was in Tassie the week of the BBC game doing promos, the Jackjumpers had him booked on a Saturday flight home he changed his flight to the Friday so he could get back in time for the game. The jackjumpers cracked the darks and tore up his contract. I dont think he is that phased, he backs himself to pick up another deal and it wont be long until he is drafted in the NBA and his couple hundred grand sacrifice to win a premiership with his mates will be well and truly justified.
Get em onside
Sydney Middleton (9)
WOW, JUST WOW.
What a weekend of footy that was across the whole comp. Im happy I didn't watch the wallabies get pumped and instead watched some boys who have some passion . Thank GOD. Me and my mates decided to catch the train down to Tennyson from the downs , and the game did not disappoint. As usual the game started off hot and fiery. With the whole school behind them, in the opening rounds GT played some of the best footy I've seen from them in years in which they went into the break up 7:5. In this first stanza, their defence across the park was excellent in which every player in the red and black played above their weight. They were disciplined, well structured and immense at the break down. Decision making from the spine of the team (Hales, Mchgans) was excellent as they were constantly putting the pressure on the blue and white. However as usual, nudge flipped the switch in the second half and scored 3 quick tries. Andrew scotney must have gave a big speech to nudges outside backs especially winger Nick Conway because he really turned it on with a spectacular chip and chase. Regardless However, the Gt boys still played their game well in the second half except. However as they have proven time and time again, no matter what it always seems that nudge find a way to win. Ultimately the only thing that set the teams apart was the set piece. As long as the have Ed and Bennet Armistead its gonna take something remarkable to beat them. Lineouts Win Games. If Nudgee had average sized second rowers, I do believe GT would have won that game. In essence there was nothing systematically wrong within the GT line out, its just the two twin towers in the front 5 spoiled every throw. In my opinion Grenfell and ED (last name) were the most impactful players on the field. As mentioned earlier, Joe and Sam MCGHAHAN, George Hales were very solid some of the smartest players going around. Flanker Nate WEINS came off the field as GT best, and also a mention to second rower Charlie Cross, he was great. Going into the game, Nudgee were always the favourites but the Gt boys were very impressive. I am expecting a big backend of the season for this team and I think they may spoil some premiership teams for certain schools.
Cheers- Get em offside
What a weekend of footy that was across the whole comp. Im happy I didn't watch the wallabies get pumped and instead watched some boys who have some passion . Thank GOD. Me and my mates decided to catch the train down to Tennyson from the downs , and the game did not disappoint. As usual the game started off hot and fiery. With the whole school behind them, in the opening rounds GT played some of the best footy I've seen from them in years in which they went into the break up 7:5. In this first stanza, their defence across the park was excellent in which every player in the red and black played above their weight. They were disciplined, well structured and immense at the break down. Decision making from the spine of the team (Hales, Mchgans) was excellent as they were constantly putting the pressure on the blue and white. However as usual, nudge flipped the switch in the second half and scored 3 quick tries. Andrew scotney must have gave a big speech to nudges outside backs especially winger Nick Conway because he really turned it on with a spectacular chip and chase. Regardless However, the Gt boys still played their game well in the second half except. However as they have proven time and time again, no matter what it always seems that nudge find a way to win. Ultimately the only thing that set the teams apart was the set piece. As long as the have Ed and Bennet Armistead its gonna take something remarkable to beat them. Lineouts Win Games. If Nudgee had average sized second rowers, I do believe GT would have won that game. In essence there was nothing systematically wrong within the GT line out, its just the two twin towers in the front 5 spoiled every throw. In my opinion Grenfell and ED (last name) were the most impactful players on the field. As mentioned earlier, Joe and Sam MCGHAHAN, George Hales were very solid some of the smartest players going around. Flanker Nate WEINS came off the field as GT best, and also a mention to second rower Charlie Cross, he was great. Going into the game, Nudgee were always the favourites but the Gt boys were very impressive. I am expecting a big backend of the season for this team and I think they may spoil some premiership teams for certain schools.
Cheers- Get em offside
tikkamungrel_3000
Chris McKivat (8)
Wow, what a weekend of rugby!
After going through all the scores in the Sunday Mail this morning, it’s clear that NC had a dominant day over GT. However, I noticed that Nudgee and Terrace drew in the Open 4ths. That’s surprising because NC usually has more strength and depth in the lower divisions, and the NC 4ths have been particularly strong this season. I imagine it must be a bit embarrassing for that team, especially considering that all their Open brothers secured wins, and they couldn't even put a single point on what’s generally seen as a weaker Terrace side.
Do you have any thoughts on this or some insider knowledge about what happened?
After going through all the scores in the Sunday Mail this morning, it’s clear that NC had a dominant day over GT. However, I noticed that Nudgee and Terrace drew in the Open 4ths. That’s surprising because NC usually has more strength and depth in the lower divisions, and the NC 4ths have been particularly strong this season. I imagine it must be a bit embarrassing for that team, especially considering that all their Open brothers secured wins, and they couldn't even put a single point on what’s generally seen as a weaker Terrace side.
Do you have any thoughts on this or some insider knowledge about what happened?
loadsofflankers_3000
Frank Nicholson (4)
Great to see everyone out there! It was actually my first ever battle of the colours so my expectations were high... boy did it not disapoint. My one minor caviat was that I had been told that Nudgee would walk all over Terrace. This was not the case. With an excellent first half from Terrace was looking like the stronger side. It was only in that seccond half when there was a few poor defense on the edges by Terrace that NC got up.
In summary, pints, chit chat & good people. And especially good footy.
The Blin6side
Darby Loudon (17)
Blin6side’s Forwards and Backs of the round
Forward of the Round: Lucas ‘The Pitbull’ Clifford (BBC)
Clifford made his offical debut for the BBC 1st XV this week against ACGS. Wearing the number 3 on his back, Clifford was particularly impressive in both forms of set piece, with a dominant showcase when it came down to scrum time. Next round, Clifford will only be stronger due to the gained confidence from his victory on debut against a strong ACGS side. Furthermore, i’m very surprised why BBC have held this ‘Secret Weapon’ back so late in their campaign…
Back of the Round: Nick Conway (NC)
Nick Conway, a previous Queensland Reds u16 representative player, certainly turned up for this years annual battle of the colours. An electric winger who's got it all size, speed and a nasty step, that could tear apart almost every GPS’ Schools defensive line. Conway, received a bit of grief from the GT crowd, however, he kept his head down and went to work. Very keen to see if he can replicate this performance after this weeks bye round.
Back - Honourable Mentions: George ‘Jack Russel’ Hales (GT)
Not really much to say here rather than consistency. The Jack Russel is arguably one of the most consistent players in the Queensland GPS comp, delivering silky service week in and week out. Despite having a ‘Target’ on his back, Hales didn’t back down and still performed some gutsy snipes, that led to a few line breaks. His defensive effort against NC was extremely impressive, with a few ankle taps that stopped the NC Calvary in their tracks. Such a shame TGS missed out on the opportunity of poaching this Scrumhalf when he made the move from NZ in u12s…
Forward of the Round: Lucas ‘The Pitbull’ Clifford (BBC)
Clifford made his offical debut for the BBC 1st XV this week against ACGS. Wearing the number 3 on his back, Clifford was particularly impressive in both forms of set piece, with a dominant showcase when it came down to scrum time. Next round, Clifford will only be stronger due to the gained confidence from his victory on debut against a strong ACGS side. Furthermore, i’m very surprised why BBC have held this ‘Secret Weapon’ back so late in their campaign…
Back of the Round: Nick Conway (NC)
Nick Conway, a previous Queensland Reds u16 representative player, certainly turned up for this years annual battle of the colours. An electric winger who's got it all size, speed and a nasty step, that could tear apart almost every GPS’ Schools defensive line. Conway, received a bit of grief from the GT crowd, however, he kept his head down and went to work. Very keen to see if he can replicate this performance after this weeks bye round.
Back - Honourable Mentions: George ‘Jack Russel’ Hales (GT)
Not really much to say here rather than consistency. The Jack Russel is arguably one of the most consistent players in the Queensland GPS comp, delivering silky service week in and week out. Despite having a ‘Target’ on his back, Hales didn’t back down and still performed some gutsy snipes, that led to a few line breaks. His defensive effort against NC was extremely impressive, with a few ankle taps that stopped the NC Calvary in their tracks. Such a shame TGS missed out on the opportunity of poaching this Scrumhalf when he made the move from NZ in u12s…
Daniel Koalins
Herbert Moran (7)
Hey @THEHAMMERLOVER you have added IGS vs IGS who are IGS versing?