Traditionally a poor Terrace vs Nudgee game attracts at least 8000 in an average season every year. In 2004 about 13000 packed out Tennyson. Easily one of the biggest rivalries in Australian schoolboy sport. GT's last premiership season (2004) was the last time they came close with a draw I believe. For this to be a potential premiership decider would be massive!!I think undeniably though the absolute best case scenario would be a GT vs Nudgee 'Grand Final' in the final round. That would truly be one for the ages.
I'm taking Gregory Terrace to beat BGS by 45. The big screen replays won't be pretty for the Grammar boys at Terrace.
Nudgee should beat Churchie in a canter, but only by 20 points. They haven't shown huge attacking firepower yet, and I don't think they'll show it against Churchie. 30-8 sounds about right.
Now on to the exciting games.
Toowoomba should get it done against Ipswich, but by the skin of their teeth. It sounds like Toowoomba go through patches of exceptional play, tempered by poor, uncohesive play. I think their destiny is a mid table finish, and that will begin to unfold with a 3-pt win over IGS.
Game of the Round: BSHS to come back hard against BBC. BSHS' back three were exceptional against Ipswich in the second half, while the tight five played very well also. Given BBC's struggles up front, BSHS should win this match by 6-10 points, Ikitau be damned.
Traditionally a poor Terrace vs Nudgee game attracts at least 8000 in an average season every year. In 2004 about 13000 packed out Tennyson. Easily one of the biggest rivalries in Australian schoolboy sport. GT's last premiership season (2004) was the last time they came close with a draw I believe. For this to be a potential premiership decider would be massive!!
When are BBCs 2 Aussie reps ( Farrell /Simpson)back ?They need both to beat BSHS .
From what I saw in the footage they really miss :
-Simpsons defence;
-Farrell's ball running(and mongrel)
Maybe but I would say the 'Spirit' in this BBC team may take it further than all the hyped 'Talent' of the previous 3 or 4 teams.
I think it has been well documented that while the NC XV is a good side it lacks the talent and size we are used to seeing in B&W Butcher stripes - I'll say it now, while not impossible to think they win one of the games, I really don't see them beating BSHS, TSS or GT.
Was your BGS tip a joke?Round 6 Predictions
NC def ACGS - easy game for Nudgee should win by at least 25.
BSHS def BBC - game of the round, could go either way, BSHS might want it more in the end.
BGS def GT - easy game for the boys in blue, GT has gotten lucky so far and will have their asses handed to them by BGS. Number 10 and 14 seem to be all talk.
IGS def TGS - extremely close game, TGS having being unlucky so far and IGS showing a strong performance against State High should be a good game.
Ahhhh McCain ...you've done it again !Absolutely not
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GT v's BGS: Easy win for the Terrace lads. They will go all way and the premiership will be decided when they play BBC. Terrace by 30+
ACGS v's NC: NC by a nose. This will be a lot closer than people think. ACGS have scored equal tries to IGS and TGS, but cannot kick a goal to save themselves. NC by 2.
IGS v's TGS: TGS the most unlucky team in the comp, not likely. Overrated in attack and defense. IGS to win by 20+
BSHS v's BBC: BSHS to struggle for the rest of the season and will be lucky to win another game. BBC to dominate in the forwards and stifle the running back three of BSHS. BBC by 15+
Question for the refereeing fraternity out there.
Is a quick kick off allowed with a different ball?
My thought is no, as the team kicking off gained a material advantage.
Congrats on a fair summary.I thinked Nudgee panicked at the end and will regret missing that kick in front.although the last penalty nudgee got was dubious head high when boy slipped. Any one know why BBC do not throw to number 5?
He is tallest player in comp and by my count they lost 5 of their own lineouts throwing to back of lineout.
I agree with you BBC looked fitter and bench had a huge impact for 2 nd week in a row- changed the match.especially the number 7 from the 2nds - 2 turnovers and caught own kickoff in 10 minutes.
Anyone know what happened to liam richman and james crackett? Quite good players for the nudgee 16a's? Are they injured this year?