QLD GPS 2025

[Tom Buchanan]

Hi there,

I love that your keen to yarn about some Grammar footy, however I believe they will continue their form from previous years and will not do very well. I just cannot see them placing above 7th this year with the likes of other great forces like BBC and NC in the competition this year.

ATA

Yeah on that note ATA,
I think they are back. With several grade 11's playing last year and stepping up, I believe they have scholarship Seth Kennedy - Australian 200 metre champion. In Addition, I think they have acquired premier props such as Jezza "Booster" Boo and Ben "Raggers" Coates. Maybe this could provide the breakout season they desperately need.
T.B

 

[Ankle_tap_Albo]

Yeah on that note ATA,
I think they are back. With several grade 11's playing last year and stepping up, I believe they have scholarship Seth Kennedy - Australian 200 metre champion. In Addition, I think they have acquired premier props such as Jezza "Booster" Boo and Ben "Raggers" Coates. Maybe this could provide the breakout season they desperately need.
T.B

I do agree T.B., they have started a rebuild but with their history, their program, and their heavy focus on academics, I can't see them improving much.

ATA

 

[Rugby01]

Any grade 10/11s to look out for this year in the first 15?

I've heard TSS have a few

Pretty sure a couple of the kids getting a run for Nudgee 1st's this weekend are U16's. Don't know how big a chance any of them are to make the final squad, but it is interesting to see a couple starting tomorrow in the trial against TSS. Happy to be corrected if incorrect, but I'm reasonably sure Billy Spicer & Eli Raulini are still U16.

 

[TheHungryHooker92]

Hi there,

I love that your keen to yarn about some Grammar footy, however I believe they will continue their form from previous years and will not do very well. I just cannot see them placing above 7th this year with the likes of other great forces like BBC and NC in the competition this year.

ATA

Ah yes,

I must say I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment. I’ve been told about a lad from Grammar young Angus "Ang" Watts, they call him and by all accounts, he’s an absolute workhorse in that number 6 jersey. The boy’s a menace at the breakdown, puts in bone-rattling tackles, and brings a level of intensity you just can’t coach. He’s the sort of bloke who does the gritty work in the engine room, the unsung stuff that wins you games. If Grammar has any hopes of avoiding another stint at the bottom of the ladder this season, young Ang will need to be front and centre. Let’s hope the rest of the squad follows his lead.

 

[Tom Buchanan]

Ah yes,

I must say I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment. I’ve been told about a lad from Grammar young Angus "Ang" Watts, they call him and by all accounts, he’s an absolute workhorse in that number 6 jersey. The boy’s a menace at the breakdown, puts in bone-rattling tackles, and brings a level of intensity you just can’t coach. He’s the sort of bloke who does the gritty work in the engine room, the unsung stuff that wins you games. If Grammar has any hopes of avoiding another stint at the bottom of the ladder this season, young Ang will need to be front and centre. Let’s hope the rest of the squad follows his lead.

Yes THH,
I sometimes wander down to GPS cross country to have a yarn with old mates, and I happened to see Angus "Ang" Watts in the 3rd KM. He was dying, but around 50 BGS boys were running alongside kicking him foward. It was a glorious sight to see as he overtook a terrace rival on heartbreak hill. For this man, he is pure heart and tikka, and is the backbone of the team. I hope to see a standout performance from him this season.
T.B

 

[Oneagleswingsrugbyflies]

Hi there,

I love that your keen to yarn about some Grammar footy, however I believe they will continue their form from previous years and will not do very well. I just cannot see them placing above 7th this year with the likes of other great forces like BBC and NC in the competition this year.

What does everybody else think?

ATA

Couldn't agree more ATA
I think bgs dreadful run will continue, I am backing them in 9th once again.
I do hope they prove me wrong and become somewhat competitive in the GPS competition because at the moment teams just turn up at Northgate and get the 2 points

 

[Oneagleswingsrugbyflies]

Yeah on that note ATA,
I think they are back. With several grade 11's playing last year and stepping up, I believe they have scholarship Seth Kennedy - Australian 200 metre champion. In Addition, I think they have acquired premier props such as Jezza "Booster" Boo and Ben "Raggers" Coates. Maybe this could provide the breakout season they desperately need.
T.B

As for the 200m champ
He won't be touching the ball with that back line so I don't think his speed will matter

 

[malcoms mauls]

Yes THH,
I sometimes wander down to GPS cross country to have a yarn with old mates, and I happened to see Angus "Ang" Watts in the 3rd KM. He was dying, but around 50 BGS boys were running alongside kicking him foward. It was a glorious sight to see as he overtook a terrace rival on heartbreak hill. For this man, he is pure heart and tikka, and is the backbone of the team. I hope to see a standout performance from him this season.
T.B

Hi Tom, funnily enough I was kicking it at the top of Heartbreak Hill with a few old Nudgee mates, having a reminisce of the successful 1999 XC premiership. Great to see some rugby blokes giving it there all in such a challenging sport.
MM

 

[Ankle_tap_Albo]

Couldn't agree more ATA
I think bgs dreadful run will continue, I am backing them in 9th once again.
I do hope they prove me wrong and become somewhat competitive in the GPS competition because at the moment teams just turn up at Northgate and get the 2 points

Speaking of Northgate, are the Grammar fields the deadest in the GPS in terms of atmosphere? If you saw the huge hill next to the main field, you would think of the field as a cauldron, but being so far from the field, the voices of the quiet academic scholars do not reach even the sideline. It doesn't help being right next to the airport, as the planes drown out the few cheers.

Also, which ground has the best atmosphere in the GPS? Personally, I would say either NC or GT, or BSHS at the school field.

ATA

 

[Oneagleswingsrugbyflies]

Speaking of Northgate, are the Grammar fields the deadest in the GPS in terms of atmosphere? If you saw the huge hill next to the main field, you would think of the field as a cauldron, but being so far from the field, the voices of the quiet academic scholars do not reach even the sideline. It doesn't help being right next to the airport, as the planes drown out the few cheers.

Also, which ground has the best atmosphere in the GPS? Personally, I would say either NC or GT, or BSHS at the school field.

ATA

Tough to create a good atmosphere when you have 20 people out there watching the firsts at Northgate. 15 of those are the bgs parents.

 

[malcoms mauls]

Speaking of Northgate, are the Grammar fields the deadest in the GPS in terms of atmosphere? If you saw the huge hill next to the main field, you would think of the field as a cauldron, but being so far from the field, the voices of the quiet academic scholars do not reach even the sideline. It doesn't help being right next to the airport, as the planes drown out the few cheers.

Also, which ground has the best atmosphere in the GPS? Personally, I would say either NC or GT, or BSHS at the school field.

ATA

Hard to pass on Gallipoli. Rich in history and success and very passionate schoolboys. War Cry practice every week in rugby season certainly helps

 

[Ankle_tap_Albo]

Was just having a quick look at Rugby Xplorer, and the GT team list has been entered. It is as follows:

1. Harbottle
2. Hollyman
3. N Weir
7. A Illot
8. Nasser
9. Hales
10. Clifford
12. Iraguha
15. T Weir

16. Jackson

Obviously not a full team list, what do we think of this side as it is?

ATA

 

[Oneagleswingsrugbyflies]

Speaking of Northgate, are the Grammar fields the deadest in the GPS in terms of atmosphere? If you saw the huge hill next to the main field, you would think of the field as a cauldron, but being so far from the field, the voices of the quiet academic scholars do not reach even the sideline. It doesn't help being right next to the airport, as the planes drown out the few cheers.

Also, which ground has the best atmosphere in the GPS? Personally, I would say either NC or GT, or BSHS at the school field.

ATA

As a bshs old boy, there is nothing better than State High Day at the school.

I still remember in 2023 when the firsts got up over nudgee

I believe State High Day is on the 2nd of August and will again be played against Nudgee College, shapes up to be a great day as bshs attempt to avenge there premiership defeat in 2024.

 

[Oneagleswingsrugbyflies]

Was just having a quick look at Rugby Xplorer, and the GT team list has been entered. It is as follows:

1. Harbottle
2. Hollyman
3. N Weir
7. A Illot
8. Nasser
9. Hales
10. Clifford
12. Iraguha
15. T Weir

16. Jackson

Obviously not a full team list, what do we think of this side as it is?

ATA

Looks like a strong side, Will Devine, Rupert Mgrath and a kid from ATC not sure of his name apparently he is very good, will fill the rest of the forward positions. Not sure about the two wingers but I beleive Ione Feanuti is playing outside this Saturday. When Roman Maive returns from injury he will mostly play loose head but other then that it is mostly a full strength side to play The Protestants this weekend.

 

[The Blin6side]

Looks like a strong side, Will Devine, Rupert Mgrath and a kid from ATC not sure of his name apparently he is very good, will fill the rest of the forward positions. Not sure about the two wingers but I beleive Ione Feanuti is playing outside this Saturday. When Roman Maive returns from injury he will mostly play loose head but other then that it is mostly a full strength side to play The Protestants this weekend.

A kid from ATC? Meaning the catholic school in Indooroopilly?

 

[Oneagleswingsrugbyflies]

Yes, Ambrose Treacy College.

I stand corrected he is from AB Paterson College

 

[Devilsinthedetail]

As a bshs old boy, there is nothing better than State High Day at the school.

I still remember in 2023 when the firsts got up over nudgee

I believe State High Day is on the 2nd of August and will again be played against Nudgee College, shapes up to be a great day as bshs attempt to avenge there premiership defeat in 2024.

I could be wrong, but think I heard BSHS play BBC on State High Day.

 

[TheUnionGod]

Oh mate, you’re chessed big time. Like red faced, vein throbbing, typing with your elbows chessed. You’ve gone from defending Kingsley to writing full Greek tragedy about Levi’s “rolls” and somehow managed to bring up Nudgee’s budget like you’re pitching for Four Corners.

Let’s clear a few things up. No I’m not Levi’s dad but I'm a proud NCOB who backs the boys when they step up against hate, disrespect, and whatever this unhinged essay was supposed to be. You call us entitled? Nah, we just don’t sit quietly when our players cop garbage.

Now onto Kingsley. Look, I get it, you love the bloke. But saying he folded NZ schools doesn’t mean he’s untouchable. Levi’s not some Year 11 hobby prop. He’s a steamroller with a jawline, and tomorrow he’s coming with receipts. That shoulder Kingsley’s banking on? Gonna meet a brick wall of blue and white.

And let’s not pretend TSS isn’t rattled. The whole squad's foaming at the mouth, acting like Nudgee existing is some personal attack. You say the game’s a warning? We agree. It’s a warning that when Nudgee shows up, the talking stops and the scoreboard does the work.

Keep going tuggy. I’ve got snacks and a front row seat to Kingsley’s demise tomorrow

Let me tell you nutter, the shark tank are about to bite the head of the bear. TSS have to much class around park and this big paragraph you've wrote is all for nothing. We will rise to the occasion and show the nudgee OLD boys who's the best. Levi is gonna go through hell tomorrow.

 

[Devilsinthedetail]

Ah yes,

I must say I wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment. I’ve been told about a lad from Grammar young Angus "Ang" Watts, they call him and by all accounts, he’s an absolute workhorse in that number 6 jersey. The boy’s a menace at the breakdown, puts in bone-rattling tackles, and brings a level of intensity you just can’t coach. He’s the sort of bloke who does the gritty work in the engine room, the unsung stuff that wins you games. If Grammar has any hopes of avoiding another stint at the bottom of the ladder this season, young Ang will need to be front and centre. Let’s hope the rest of the squad follows his lead.

Yes THH,
I sometimes wander down to GPS cross country to have a yarn with old mates, and I happened to see Angus "Ang" Watts in the 3rd KM. He was dying, but around 50 BGS boys were running alongside kicking him foward. It was a glorious sight to see as he overtook a terrace rival on heartbreak hill. For this man, he is pure heart and tikka, and is the backbone of the team. I hope to see a standout performance from him this season.
T.B

Is this the same Mr Watts that played 3rd's last year?..........

 

[Touch-Finder TOM]

Is this the same Mr Watts that played 3rd's last year?..........

I reckon it might be that Devilsinthedetail. Either old Watts has done a complete turnaround and sorted himself out, which, frankly, seems like a long shot, or we’ve got a fresh batch of young forum folks stirring the pot and spouting off nonsense again.