Ringer From the Top End
Allen Oxlade (6)
Another shock selection this week, is Clint Hoare (TSS). Know this kid as my family and his used to trade cattle up north but he still isn't back in the side even after playing the first few rounds.
QLD GPS 2024
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TheRugbyCyclist
Watty Friend (18)
Great Watch this is. You can tell this round is different with the DLC boys on the 75th anniversary... I smell a big upset coming. Might have to join you up there as DLC is directly on the way to Yuleba as I'm carrying an oversize out west this weekend.
Ringer From the Top End
Allen Oxlade (6)
Sounds Good I have to go watch the grandson play rugby league in Dirranbandi early Saturday Morning so should get in Toowoomba for the game.
TheRugbyCyclist
Watty Friend (18)
Sounds great mate, hope to see you there. Hopefully you can teach the grandson some 'real' footy someday, however when your that far out any footy available is good footy.
Ringer From the Top End
Allen Oxlade (6)
May not be the most skilful kids but geez there tough. They'd give a couple of these union city slickers a good hit or two.
TheRugbyCyclist
Watty Friend (18)
Country boys always got that hard yakka in 'em.
Anyone else have tips for the upcoming round?
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Ted Fahey (11)
Pudge is all you need to win a game of footy. If you're too scared to get in the scrum stand down and let the big dogs eat. (Lucas Bakker, Oscar Donovan)
WHACKO_JACKO.GT
Larry Dwyer (12)
Hey Gents,
My tips for this weekend:
ACGS V TSS - Still no news on pritchard playing. However, this is Churchie's final game as they have been handed a bye in round 9 this year. Once again it is as simple as no pritchard, no win. TSS will dominate in the backs, picking on Underwood in the backfield with Ingram's perfect midfield bombs. (TSS 34 - ACGS 19)
BBC V NC - Nudgee are not losing this game, not in a million years. Do you really think NC will give up the chance at a 45th premiership by losing to BBC. Yeh nup, didn't think so. BBC are good, but NC are great. (NC 41 - BBC 24)
BSHS V GT - As much as i would love to see GT get the win and spoil Statey's party, i can't see them getting over the hump without their captain Samuel Mcgahan. Whilst his replacement Max Murphy has been more than capable, something just seems to be missing for GT. Suilepa looks to have another field day, but Nasser will be there to stop him. i think this is a closer affair than most fans would think, but BSHS will not lose with a chance to go to Ross next week in a GF. (BSHS 31 - GT 22)
IGS V BGS - Ipswich are the most underrated team in the competition. They have in my opinion the best backline in the comp and lots of capable forwards. BGS are a lost cause and haven't shown much fight at all this year, other than the GT game which held a lot of significance for them. This will be a cake walk for IGS. I predict they breach 50, and Murgha scores 3. (IGS 54 - BGS 12)
TGS V DC - Downlands will win in an upset, and number 8 is man of the match. One of the best players i have seen coming through DC since Grealy. (DC 21 - TGS 19)
Cheers
My tips for this weekend:
ACGS V TSS - Still no news on pritchard playing. However, this is Churchie's final game as they have been handed a bye in round 9 this year. Once again it is as simple as no pritchard, no win. TSS will dominate in the backs, picking on Underwood in the backfield with Ingram's perfect midfield bombs. (TSS 34 - ACGS 19)
BBC V NC - Nudgee are not losing this game, not in a million years. Do you really think NC will give up the chance at a 45th premiership by losing to BBC. Yeh nup, didn't think so. BBC are good, but NC are great. (NC 41 - BBC 24)
BSHS V GT - As much as i would love to see GT get the win and spoil Statey's party, i can't see them getting over the hump without their captain Samuel Mcgahan. Whilst his replacement Max Murphy has been more than capable, something just seems to be missing for GT. Suilepa looks to have another field day, but Nasser will be there to stop him. i think this is a closer affair than most fans would think, but BSHS will not lose with a chance to go to Ross next week in a GF. (BSHS 31 - GT 22)
IGS V BGS - Ipswich are the most underrated team in the competition. They have in my opinion the best backline in the comp and lots of capable forwards. BGS are a lost cause and haven't shown much fight at all this year, other than the GT game which held a lot of significance for them. This will be a cake walk for IGS. I predict they breach 50, and Murgha scores 3. (IGS 54 - BGS 12)
TGS V DC - Downlands will win in an upset, and number 8 is man of the match. One of the best players i have seen coming through DC since Grealy. (DC 21 - TGS 19)
Cheers
WHACKO_JACKO.GT
Larry Dwyer (12)
Also, a look ahead to next year:
GREGORY TERRACE'S DRAW FOR 2025 1STXV WITH MY PREDICTION ON THE RESULT (W OR L)
Round 1: IGS (W)
Round 2: BBC (W)
Round 3: TSS (L)
Round 4: BGS (W)
Round 5: ACGS (W)
Round 6: TGS (W)
Round 7: Bye
Round 8: BSHS (W)
Round 9: NC (W)
GREGORY TERRACE'S DRAW FOR 2025 1STXV WITH MY PREDICTION ON THE RESULT (W OR L)
Round 1: IGS (W)
Round 2: BBC (W)
Round 3: TSS (L)
Round 4: BGS (W)
Round 5: ACGS (W)
Round 6: TGS (W)
Round 7: Bye
Round 8: BSHS (W)
Round 9: NC (W)
The Occasional Fly Half
Bob McCowan (2)
I like these tips Jacko. I am not convinced on the NC vs BBC, but we have been discussing that all week and it will be a super game. I think that one will be closer. At their best, BBC might pull it off.
The Rise and Rise of the Roman Empire
BSHS Vs GT- It should be an easy one for the Brisbane State but don't underestimate the resistance from the Spring Hill flank of the Roman Empire. I'm going to stick with the State even though I would love to see a boil over from the Gazans. State by 7.
BGS Vs IGS- The First Grammar school for the win. Ipswich are a top team and just as good as the top few teams this year. 40 or more.
TSS Vs ACGS- Southport haven't fired much this season which is surprising. It might be a Churchie fishing expedition in the Shark and Blue Bottle Tank. Churchie by 4.
BBC Vs NC
"The true contempt of an invader is shown by deeds of valour in the field" - Hermocrates
The Roman Empire will claim the 45th Premiership silverware on Saturday regardless of the deeds of valour from the 2Wong soldiers marching behind the bagpipes contemptuously towards the Roman invaders . Let's be very clear: this is a war on Miskin and the Roman Empire will take what is theirs.
Nudgee by 15 and leaving Miskin with one hand on their 45th Premiership title, and one hand on the Triple Crown held aloft from their golden chariot.
BSHS Vs GT- It should be an easy one for the Brisbane State but don't underestimate the resistance from the Spring Hill flank of the Roman Empire. I'm going to stick with the State even though I would love to see a boil over from the Gazans. State by 7.
BGS Vs IGS- The First Grammar school for the win. Ipswich are a top team and just as good as the top few teams this year. 40 or more.
TSS Vs ACGS- Southport haven't fired much this season which is surprising. It might be a Churchie fishing expedition in the Shark and Blue Bottle Tank. Churchie by 4.
BBC Vs NC
"The true contempt of an invader is shown by deeds of valour in the field" - Hermocrates
The Roman Empire will claim the 45th Premiership silverware on Saturday regardless of the deeds of valour from the 2Wong soldiers marching behind the bagpipes contemptuously towards the Roman invaders . Let's be very clear: this is a war on Miskin and the Roman Empire will take what is theirs.
Nudgee by 15 and leaving Miskin with one hand on their 45th Premiership title, and one hand on the Triple Crown held aloft from their golden chariot.
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Bugger....
Oracle83
Phil Hardcastle (33)
Sofit are you Compus Mentis? Should we call you Soyoyo as your so up and down. Less than a week ago you declared Nudgee doomed.
Regardless, it will hopefully be a great match - the straw hats have the ability but can they put it together on the day.
HIGHLANDERS 17- ROMANS 12
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You bet.
If you read more precisely you will note I said that the Romans will not win if they play like they did during parts of the first half when they let in some easy tries. It will be a cracker and Nudgee will need to be on their game for every 1 of the 70 minutes in order to defeat the Landers.
If you read more precisely you will note I said that the Romans will not win if they play like they did during parts of the first half when they let in some easy tries. It will be a cracker and Nudgee will need to be on their game for every 1 of the 70 minutes in order to defeat the Landers.
TheRugbyCyclist
Watty Friend (18)
Oracle… more like the detective. Personally I see Nudgee pulling a classic second half runaway. If you’ve seen there for and against in the 1st and 2nd halves that’s where you know they kick into 6th gear. Personally I reckon this game doesn’t start until that second half whistle
TheRugbyCyclist
Watty Friend (18)
Anyone know how likely GPS games are to get cancelled/postponed due to the Extremley hot forecasts for this round.
I believe the GPS rule is if temps reach over 35 on Saturday games must be cancelled.
Can I get some clarification on this?
I believe the GPS rule is if temps reach over 35 on Saturday games must be cancelled.
Can I get some clarification on this?
backfencebandit
Chris McKivat (8)
I believe that this weekend both halves with have water breaks half way through at all venues and games
I think all of Nudgee's games so far this season have started a few minutes either side of half time but I think they need to start a bit better this time. 2-Wong College have a lot to play for i.e. if the Roman's defeat the invading State at Gallipoli the following weekend, which is of course a realistic possibility, then BBC will share the spoils albeit a 2nd shared Premiership for them out of their 3 Premiership titles. Some patience and discipline will come into this. I'm a little worried about the choice of referees also over the course of the next two weeks.
they dont have 12