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John Solomon (38)
Nudgee score from lineout move with dummy runners that ends in a two on one and missed tackles... 17 - 0
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Set piece magic
John Solomon (38)
Incident right before half time here, attacking kick from Nudgee results in a churchie player diving on the ball in the in goal. WHistle goes, late charge from Nudgee. Penalty churchie, Nudgee player lucky to still be on
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Chris McKivat (8)
Jeez everything I say turns to shit...
Well done to grammar though, firmed up as genuine contenders with Greene rightfully regarded as the premier player in the competition alongside Tuttle.
Well done to grammar though, firmed up as genuine contenders with Greene rightfully regarded as the premier player in the competition alongside Tuttle.
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Half time Nudgee 19 - Churchie 0
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John Solomon (38)
24 - 0 Nudgee, Churchie with a gift five pointed after what was frankly a stupid clearance from their flyhalf.
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Stan Wickham (3)
Last round of the GPS rugby calendar is Nudgee vs Grammar. Is it too ambitious or naive to predict a grand slam finish and a possible decider for the premiership? Both teams have asserted their dominance over the playing field with two convincing wins at the start of the season and are the only undefeated teams alongside Ipswich. Shall be a great few weeks to come indeed!
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Chris McKivat (8)
I am by no means a Churchie supporter, but I can't help but to feel disappointed for them.
Can anyone who has watched them tell me what is going on? They literally have a backline full of QLD representatives, as well as a backrow that could line up for their state. Is it a problem with their tight five? Or are they truly suffering from having a 'team of superstars' rather than 'a superstar team'?
For their sake I hope they can find some form against BBC next week, but not too much for the week after against Southport.
Can anyone who has watched them tell me what is going on? They literally have a backline full of QLD representatives, as well as a backrow that could line up for their state. Is it a problem with their tight five? Or are they truly suffering from having a 'team of superstars' rather than 'a superstar team'?
For their sake I hope they can find some form against BBC next week, but not too much for the week after against Southport.
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Chris McKivat (8)
A bit naive. It's only week two and anything could happen. Even a four way premiership. Here's hoping not. But agree with you, plenty of great games to come.
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Just got back from the Nudgee-Churchie game, not much to say that hasn't been said already. At oranges it was 19-0 and finished 26-10. Churchie had serious injury issues from the beginning of the game losing 12 Vanuseva in the 1st minute. They were gifted an early kick at goal from right in front but decided to press for the 5 pointer and ended up losing their own line-out (Churchie hooker couldn't throw straight numerous times and when he did the jumpers missed the ball anyway). From the lineout Nudgee spread the ball and Tuttle broke straight through 3 tackles and set up a try. It was pretty obvious that the loss of the Churchie 12 effected the backline but it was still very obvious that Nudgee was the better team.
Churchie lost 12 Vanuseva, 15 Watson and one other player but I didn't quite catch the number. Watson's looked to be a very serious concussion after a knee to the head and Vanuseva's was an ankle injury which saw the end of his day, it looked pretty bad too. Nudgee's only injury worry was 12 Tuttle who appeared to injure his shoulder late in the match, not sure how serious it was though, he did manage to stay on.
Overall, the big difference was the forwards. Nudgee's pack was twice as big as Churchie's and the big boppers made their presence felt, in particular 2,3,7 and 8. If I had to pick a best on ground it would go to either 12 Tuttle or 8 (Tuifao?) , both were exceptional. Churchie tried hard but didn't have the cattle, #6 Gunn was their best but as earlier posts have said the back-line struggled and the Nudgee forwards dominated the rucks. That being said, I thought Churchie's scrum held its own and even won a few penalties. Churchie #10 Eason was outclassed by his opposite number who showed how to properly distribute the ball.
To pick each sides bests:
Nudgee - 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14
Churchie - 4, 6, 7, 11
Churchie lost 12 Vanuseva, 15 Watson and one other player but I didn't quite catch the number. Watson's looked to be a very serious concussion after a knee to the head and Vanuseva's was an ankle injury which saw the end of his day, it looked pretty bad too. Nudgee's only injury worry was 12 Tuttle who appeared to injure his shoulder late in the match, not sure how serious it was though, he did manage to stay on.
Overall, the big difference was the forwards. Nudgee's pack was twice as big as Churchie's and the big boppers made their presence felt, in particular 2,3,7 and 8. If I had to pick a best on ground it would go to either 12 Tuttle or 8 (Tuifao?) , both were exceptional. Churchie tried hard but didn't have the cattle, #6 Gunn was their best but as earlier posts have said the back-line struggled and the Nudgee forwards dominated the rucks. That being said, I thought Churchie's scrum held its own and even won a few penalties. Churchie #10 Eason was outclassed by his opposite number who showed how to properly distribute the ball.
To pick each sides bests:
Nudgee - 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14
Churchie - 4, 6, 7, 11
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Bob Loudon (25)
BGS 29 def. TGS 12
NC def. ACGS 10
That makes Grammar 2 from 2- Churchie are still to win a game. You must be pretty surprised that "a team like Grammar" managed to beat TGS so convincingly without someone as good as Darcy Eason and up against a firing Jonah Placid. Maybe you're right, Light- maybe BGS haven't improved enough to win the premiership- but to deny their status as contenders is simply stupid. Especially when you compare it to the fabled Churchie Centenary Premiership that you have been advocating so strongly. I'm sure you'll come back with some excuse, but its as simple as this: BGS outplayed TGS and BSHS, and Churchie don't resemble anything close to the premiership-destined unit you continue to talk up.
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Ron Walden (29)
I've been a big critic of Churchie's plan to seemingly buy out the competition, but now I can't help but feel a bit sorry for them. With a heap of pressure they've most definitely wiltered. While anything could happen, I don't think a 2-loss team has ever won the premiership and they'll look to spoil the season. Globetrotter raises a great point, and I think the case of 'team of superstars' might ring true with ACGS.
I didn't pick BGS to beat TGS, but it doesn't really surprise me. BGS seem to have a well drilled team this year and they're definitely in a great position going forward.
Terrace dropped to Ipswich in an absolute nailbiter. 0-0 at oranges, kicking was an issue for both teams. Terrace seemed to lack momentum in attack, however their defence was almost perfect - the only tries came from a defensive lapse, especially the second try where Terrace #14 (not sure who, have to check the programme) rushed up out of the line leading for a lovely cross kick and try. Terrace went over for a try at the end, (again not sure who, most likely one of the forwards), and I could've sworn there was more time to go, but nothing can be said to change what happened. The whistle was blown a heap of times in iffy calls today, which seemed to hamper each team who wanted to play some running footy. Could've been a great game without the mostly unnecessary interference of the whistle, still ended up being a good game. Ipswich is a definite darkhorse team for the premiership. I think any team that counts out Terrace this year is in for a shock though, excellent defenders.
I've heard that BBC pulled away from State High at the end (after being close), no surprises there.
Table after Round 2
T1. Brisbane Grammar School (2-0) 4
Ipswich Grammar School (2-0)
St Joseph's Nudgee College (2-0) 4
T4. Toowoomba Grammar School (1-1) 2
Brisbane Boys' College (1-1) 2
T5. St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace (0-1) 0
The Southport School (0-1) 0
T7 Anglican Church Grammar School (0-2) 0
Brisbane State High School (0-2) 0
I didn't pick BGS to beat TGS, but it doesn't really surprise me. BGS seem to have a well drilled team this year and they're definitely in a great position going forward.
Terrace dropped to Ipswich in an absolute nailbiter. 0-0 at oranges, kicking was an issue for both teams. Terrace seemed to lack momentum in attack, however their defence was almost perfect - the only tries came from a defensive lapse, especially the second try where Terrace #14 (not sure who, have to check the programme) rushed up out of the line leading for a lovely cross kick and try. Terrace went over for a try at the end, (again not sure who, most likely one of the forwards), and I could've sworn there was more time to go, but nothing can be said to change what happened. The whistle was blown a heap of times in iffy calls today, which seemed to hamper each team who wanted to play some running footy. Could've been a great game without the mostly unnecessary interference of the whistle, still ended up being a good game. Ipswich is a definite darkhorse team for the premiership. I think any team that counts out Terrace this year is in for a shock though, excellent defenders.
I've heard that BBC pulled away from State High at the end (after being close), no surprises there.
Table after Round 2
T1. Brisbane Grammar School (2-0) 4
Ipswich Grammar School (2-0)
St Joseph's Nudgee College (2-0) 4
T4. Toowoomba Grammar School (1-1) 2
Brisbane Boys' College (1-1) 2
T5. St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace (0-1) 0
The Southport School (0-1) 0
T7 Anglican Church Grammar School (0-2) 0
Brisbane State High School (0-2) 0
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
So you're digging up old posts to prove a point now, half of which you have taken completely out of context.. I'll accept that I was intially wrong about Grammar, happy?
I have a very strong feeling the White and Blue are going back to back.
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Ron Walden (29)
More than back-to-back, wouldn't that be 3 years running now?
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Chris McKivat (8)
Swarley I'm not going to go through all of the biased/incorrect predictions you have ever made on this forum but I think this attack is a bit unfair. Sure, enjoy your success as a Grammar supporter, and yes, I do think they are looking very good this season - let's not get ahead of ourselves though. Further, I think Light would be happy to admit that Greene is certainly 'as good as Darcy Eason' and if not better.
Anyway Swarley, what were your thoughts on TGS and who were the best players on the park? (Assuming you were there).
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Ron Walden (29)
These personal attacks on light are getting a bit much. Trawling up old comments is a bit extreme..
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