TGS is a team that always seems to be underestimated. I'm not sure if it is a result of being so far from the rest of the competition or if it is just because they haven't won a title now in what feels like decades, but they certainly are very capable of playing good rugby when they click.
A side that has the players and coaching staff but just struggles for consistency. They are very similar to IGS and BSHS, some years they have superstars and look like title contenders and other years you can't see them in the Top 5 let alone top 8.
They like the 'underdog' tag and perform well when people write them off. BGS probably thought they were going to win and maybe that cost them. The trip up the range is always an advantage for the boys at home out west, gotta wonder if that played a part.
I think TSS will have enough fire power to beat BBC. TSS fit into the category of schools which know how to finish a side off once they hit the lead, I'd add NC to that - as shown at Ross Oval last week. BBC played well and had the players they just weren't mentally better than NC. (I would have had ACGS in that category after the 2011 season but they showed in round 1 that they can struggle closing out opposition). BGS last year had it but obviously losing key players will always effect the side.
Have to wonder how badly the loss of Morrey hurt BGS, losing a key forward is one of the worst things for a side (note the return of MacMillan and ACGS turn of fortune - obviously there's more to it than that but you get the point).
Side note: Big congrats to GT, every win is a milestone for them right now and will do their confidence the world of good. The path back to the top is a long one so don't expect miracles this season but perhaps this result is an indication that things are improving.