MrFootyLegend123
Stan Wickham (3)
If these new boys (Conias and Ross) are anything like McCain says, Grammar could be looking at a good season.
QLD GPS Rugby 2017
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If these new boys (Conias and Ross) are anything like McCain says, Grammar could be looking at a good season.
Getwithme
Cyril Towers (30)
Grammar's rugby approach has placed a huge emphasis on the program as a whole, a not particularly indictive of the first XV at the moment. Their strategy of bringing in high quality coaches of top quality, a boy or two here and there will eventually reap rewards as we have seen there sides across age groups gain in competitiveness.
Depth is still an issue but that is a problem at multiple schools these days including IGS, BSHS and to a lesser extent all schools barring NC and TSS.
I will watch with a close eye across all their sides this year, particularly there first XV and I'm hoping they continue to improve. Last year was disappointing for their first XV, with some really class players in a few positions being let down by depth/size issues once again.
There has been much hype around this Tom Gilbert character, apparently a really impressive centre with a bit of agro, maybe just what grammar rugby needed
MrFootyLegend123
Stan Wickham (3)
I saw good mongrel in Gilbert last year. Will definitely be effective for the BGS team this year.
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Bob McCowan (2)
Yes I saw him totally lose his bottle against GT last year. Coach pulled him at half time. Agro a strength as well as a weakness if not channeled properly.
I know there is so much rugby talent out there.
We all have our preferences and prejudices with players (and schools)
This year in GPS the coach will make the difference .
Look at Churchie Under 16 last year. Not the best side but best coached.
I am not a Churcie dad.
NC v GT round one . The winner will take it out or get very close
Then again I have no prediction expertise
Love schoolboy rugby
MrFootyLegend123
Stan Wickham (3)
I think you will find that Churchie doing well in 16's came down to a full strength team being played whereas other schools were having to play kids up in firsts.
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Jimmy Flynn (14)
RND 1 2017:
The 1st round will determine the outcome of the Premiers 2017.
My predictions:
- BSHS 1st XV VS The Southport School 1st XV
- Gregory Terrace 1st XV VS Nudgee College 1st XV
- Ipswich Grammar School 1st XV VS Brisbane Boys' College 1st XV
- TGS 1st XV VS Brisbane Grammar School 1st XV
- CHURCHIE BYE
The 1st round will determine the outcome of the Premiers 2017.
My predictions:
- TSS/NC joint winners
- BSHS
- BBC
- GT
- CHURCHIE
- IGS
- TGS
- BGS
Realist
Chris McKivat (8)
A mix of both but probably favoring league more and it looks like there are more then 6.
Countryjack
Alfred Walker (16)
I actually think you have it spot on - apart from TGS will be above Churchie - if all these league boys adopt quickly .Well done
Countryjack
Alfred Walker (16)
When and where do TSS play Nudgee-? seems you all agree with me that this is the GF.
Went down and watched TSS train the other day. Jesus- they are a big squad. There seems to be new boys I ( my son) does not even know - but those new backs from NZ look scary good .10, 12 ,13 depth is ridiculous.
Went down and watched TSS train the other day. Jesus- they are a big squad. There seems to be new boys I ( my son) does not even know - but those new backs from NZ look scary good .10, 12 ,13 depth is ridiculous.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
Cory Jane probably
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Stan Wickham (3)
I agree with top four but i think bottom four will look more like this:
- TSS/NC joint winners
- BSHS
- BBC
- GT
- TGS
- BGS
- ACGS
- IGS
MrFootyLegend123
Stan Wickham (3)
I agree with this. I really cant see Churchie finishing any higher with no real stars in the team and little 1st XV experience in the ranks.
The real Wally
Frank Nicholson (4)
Agree. No halves or outside backs that will threaten. They will rely on a forward pack to punch up the middle and control it based on most of the pack having played some 1st XV last season. The defence should be solid.
Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
By your predictions, 1st round will tell outcome of wooden spoon also? Which teams are in a 'building year' investing in their players for 2018? I hear this year 15s at GT are going to be very large in the next season. Big S&C push by rugby directors.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
I hear that plenty of people are hearing things and I also hear that some are being heard by others who are also then hearing things
Confucius Say
Colin Windon (37)
Qui vivra verra. The future will tell
Dark Shark
Alex Ross (28)
I am all ears GO.
Scrum Club
Frank Row (1)
Agreed, this year feels like a two horse race between Nudgee and TSS. Word from the BBC old boys was that last years team was there only hope for a while a lot of rebuilding for them, Churchie aren't looking strong down the ranks so expecting some new players coming in, Terrace have got pretty solid teams through the age groups credit to great coaching, Grammar in my opinion will be the most interesting for next year, out of the expected 1st xv this year 8 of which are year 11, not saying they will win it next year but a more midfield result next year is expected, dont know much about the others
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