At a glance I agree that TSS v BBC looks like the game of the round, but for mine, the game I’m most interested in is definitely TGS v BSHS. Why? I guess it’s the fact that BSHS has less exposed trial form than most other sides and TGS still feel like a bit of an unknown in terms of whether the reality will live up to the hype. Shame these trials aren’t streamed!
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Jackal Julie
Stan Wickham (3)
1. NC (Armistead, Spicer, Raulini)
2. TSS (Uys, Lavender,
3. BBC (Taka, Grey, Kefu)
4. GT (Hales, Nasser, Hollyman, Clifford, Ilott)
5. ACGS (Bowman, Pritchard, Austin)
6. TGS (Rosemond, Tusi)
7. IGS (Walker)
8. Grammar (Gaffney)
9. BSHS
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Chris McKivat (8)
Tom Buchanan
Allen Oxlade (6)
Count me in Jacko. Great initiative
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Great predictions JJ. I would agree with a lot of your standout players but here is my predictions with a few adjustments.
1. TSS (Uys)
2. NC (Raulini, Armistead)
3. IGS (Gray)
4. BGS (Vevesi, Breen)
5. ACGS (Pritchard, Austin)
6. GT (Nasser)
7. TGS (Rosemond)
8. BSHS (??)
T.B
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Chris McKivat (8)
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Cheers ATA,
Oops mate, how could I forget BBC. I would say they place maybe slightly higher than 6th, but then again I have concerns for their forward pack. I'm sure they have plenty of strike in the backline - the likes of Kefu and Taka, but really not sure about the pack. So I would agree with 6th, but with a possible top 3 backline (Debatable). Maybe they could be higher.
Cheers,
T.B
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Herbert Moran (7)
Good Morning All,
Hopefully now that Cyclopath has done a bit of a clean-out and sent the gremlins packing, we can get back to what this forum is actually about some genuine footy chat.
So, I’d like to pose a proper rugby question to kick things off: Which GPS school has the best all-round backline from 9 to 15 and why?
I’m not just after names I want to see some real analysis. Who controls the tempo at 9? Who’s your general at 10? Which combos are clicking? Who’s a genuine threat out wide? I’d love to hear breakdowns of structure, strengths, depth, and why your pick stands out across the whole backline unit.
Looking forward to seeing some actual rugby brains at work on this one.
Cheers, D.B
Hopefully now that Cyclopath has done a bit of a clean-out and sent the gremlins packing, we can get back to what this forum is actually about some genuine footy chat.
So, I’d like to pose a proper rugby question to kick things off: Which GPS school has the best all-round backline from 9 to 15 and why?
I’m not just after names I want to see some real analysis. Who controls the tempo at 9? Who’s your general at 10? Which combos are clicking? Who’s a genuine threat out wide? I’d love to hear breakdowns of structure, strengths, depth, and why your pick stands out across the whole backline unit.
Looking forward to seeing some actual rugby brains at work on this one.
Cheers, D.B
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Bob McCowan (2)
Count me in Jacko
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Frank Row (1)
Morning all,
Hoping we can start a genuine conversation before all the GPSschool boy pile.
Who’s got the mongrel in the back row this year? Any combos out there really tearing in at the breakdown and putting in the hard yakka?
looking forward to what the forum has to say.
Hoping we can start a genuine conversation before all the GPSschool boy pile.
Who’s got the mongrel in the back row this year? Any combos out there really tearing in at the breakdown and putting in the hard yakka?
looking forward to what the forum has to say.
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Jackal Julie
Stan Wickham (3)
Think the GT backrow of Nasser, Ilott, and Hawke will be pretty dominant this year. Three absolute workhorses who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. Expecting big things from these boys.
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Thebundybear123
Frank Row (1)
Hey DB,
Look you can't go past the Nudgee backline its got some real experience and I believe will play a huge role in them bringing back the premiership. Starting with reardon at 9, he is a real hard worker and controller of the game. He runs some of the best support lines in the GPS and its noo wonder why his name is more often than not at the. top of the stat sheet, his record speaks for itself. He played a role last year of the bench for the 1s even scoring a couple tries on the inside. His defence is a real strong point and he is one tough bugger. Moving into the number 10 jersey, Archie mesritz, he played 2 games last year starting at 10 when O'Connel was injureded and didn't look out of place one bit. He is a real controller with great vision, and a good running game. With Fien possibly at fullback alongside him they compliment eachother very well with great vision of the field, overall plaing good eyes up footy. Both of them havee good boot and will be good to see them linking up with eachother. Moving into centres there is many options with Bond Bradley, Billy Spicer and Piere still to come back from injury. Between the 3 of them you can't really go wrong. Bond Bradley's Goalkicking ability's will be very valuable, with I believe only missing 2 kicks last year in the 16a's season. He also played a versatile role of the bench last year playing anywhere from centres to wing. Spicer is solid especially for a 16 year old, gives you great defence and gets you over the advantage line. It will be good to see Pierre back in action aswell. Moving to the wings a real point of experience, with premership winning Oli patterson soon to come back from injury and ethan grimshaw on the other wing who also played a number of games last year. With good speed and skill from both of them they will be real attacking threats out wide. There are plenty of other options aswell with youngstar eli rauluni having some great games in the trials along with fullback curtis lambert who has been great. There will be lots of pressure for selection which is really great to see.
Cheers TBB
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Chris McKivat (8)
I would say BBC has to be up there for their back 3 this year with jack Randall at blindside he brings a lot of tikka and mongrell to the team and then you pair him with Gray Oniel at openside who has IMO the best work rate in the gps and can catch teams slipping with his underrated speed and then you put the wrecking ball Oscar Donovan at No8 and you're looking at the best back three in the comp with the perfect combination of size, dominance, speed, work rate and tikka.
GL
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Allen Oxlade (6)
Yeah mate, some good ideas there. I would happen to agree with that assertion, but would like to present my own idea.
I think ACGS have the potential to put up an electric 9-15 this year. With Austin in control with plenty of first XV and rep experience, I have no doubt he will step up this year. In addition Treyvon Pritchard is one of the talents of the GPS. Before injury last year, he was literally tearing up backlines, and lining up at 12 so far I think he will be taking on the line every play and doing some serious damage. Correct me if I'm wrong, but will Underwood be lining up at 15 this year? Nevertheless, with that spine and players of impact I believe they have potential to be a great backline.
T.B
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Billy Sheehan (19)
With Ipswich Grammar School (I), and St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace (GT) travelling to the land of airplanes (Northgate) to play a round robin… What are everyone’s predictions?
Mine are as follows
I vs GT (I + 5)
I vs BGS (I + 10) - However I could see a reality where BGS pull of the upset.
BGS vs GT (GT + 7)
However, these games could go either way… Let me know what you think.
Mine are as follows
I vs GT (I + 5)
I vs BGS (I + 10) - However I could see a reality where BGS pull of the upset.
BGS vs GT (GT + 7)
However, these games could go either way… Let me know what you think.
Hed_Gales1972
Frank Row (1)
Could not agree more here, watching Nasser over the past years develop into the player he is now has been nothing short of inspirational. Definitely an exciting player to keep an eye on this season and an absolute workhorse.
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Billy Sheehan (19)
You see BGS making this big of a turnaround, after not winning a game in approximately 1,000 days (Off memory August 2022)? It is possible. However, I think there is at least 5 years until Grammar hold their heads high with a top end position in the ladder.
john.carter442
Peter Burge (5)
Morning forumers, does anyone have the lineups for this weekends games?
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