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QLD GPS Rugby 2018

Garry Owens

Garry Owens

Alan Cameron (40)
The Nomad said:
Biggest threat to Reesjan and NC for 2019 is that with his third year in First XV , back to back premierships and Aussie Schoolboys selection behind him , he might get bored.
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Hmmm. Maybe

Although I think it will be a bigger challenge for him than his 2 x preceding years

Not as much coming back as what some think - only Vella, Nofoagotoa and Banjo in preferred starting team of this year - an U16 replacement lock and a 2nds replacement Centre

Only 2 -3 from the Seconds that will challenge for starting jerseys - the rest of the 15 spots or so in the squad will need to come from their 16A and 15A teams of this season

Funny to say but experience and depth will be in question and quality of depth will be big impediments at IGS and BSHS

I wouldn’t be slighting TSS ( as some have )

I have :

TSS / BBC equal favourites then
NC
IGS
GT
BSHS
TGS
Churchie
BGS

In that order
 
Getwithme

Getwithme

Cyril Towers (30)
The Nomad said:
^ Agree , he will be missed at Churchie next year. Off to Easts as DOR/GM, should make a difference to the colts program there.
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Great acquisition. Much needed and hopefully will bring the talent Churchie have this year over and make the colts competition more competitive.
 
Getwithme

Getwithme

Cyril Towers (30)
Which of the year 12 cohort are moving on next? If possible could someone put together some sort of graduating list?
 
I play wing

I play wing

Chris McKivat (8)
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Ted Fahey (11)
I'd like to also add to that "graduation list" requirement, how many are actually doing an OP and have done Grades 11-12 over the normal two years (and not the 3 years game). That will all change when ATAR starts.
 
Confucius Say

Confucius Say

Colin Windon (37)
Garry Owens said:
Agree on 10 importance but it’s Reesjan and daylight



2 x QLD League Five Eights at BBC with Lukas Ripley playing junior State of Origin ( U16 ) this year and Connor Claridge being a perennial five eight choice in all prior QLD league teams in the age group



Both also have 12 and 15 capacity .



With all respect to Walker ( IGS ) and Jones ( BSHS ) they are not advanced beyond either of these guys notwithstanding all guys have their own individual strengths over the other
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I am not sure I understand the RL 5/8 point? Very different games and half in the League play on only one side/edge.

The BBC coaching team should play Ripley at Fullback in 2019 where his game is most suited.
 
Oracle83

Oracle83

Bill McLean (32)
Garry Owens said:
Hmmm. Maybe

Although I think it will be a bigger challenge for him than his 2 x preceding years

Not as much coming back as what some think - only Vella, Nofoagotoa and Banjo in preferred starting team of this year - an U16 replacement lock and a 2nds replacement Centre

Only 2 -3 from the Seconds that will challenge for starting jerseys - the rest of the 15 spots or so in the squad will need to come from their 16A and 15A teams of this season

Funny to say but experience and depth will be in question and quality of depth will be big impediments at IGS and BSHS

I wouldn’t be slighting TSS ( as some have )

I have :

TSS / BBC equal favourites then
NC
IGS
GT
BSHS
TGS
Churchie
BGS

In that order
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GO - please don’t go setting any further false expectations - if the coach doesn’t change then the results won’t either. He has had the cattle to win a premiership in his time , hasn’t happened!!! time for a change...how long will he keep blaming the cattle and not change the culture or have a game plan, lose games then blame the players???
 
Dash Pure Rugby

Dash Pure Rugby

Frank Row (1)
DragonsDen said:
Pretty strong squad across the board. I beleive Tuisamoa sustained a shoulder injury forcing him out of selection. Many talented boys unfortunately missing out on selection, in particular BBC and Ipswich.
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With GPS being the predominant breeding ground for future Super Rugby and Wallaby stocks can anyone let me know how many of the above boys would not be likely to continue with Rugby once finished school. In a sport struggling for development dollars are they being spent wisely?
 
Garry Owens

Garry Owens

Alan Cameron (40)
Confucius Say said:
I am not sure I understand the RL 5/8 point? Very different games and half in the League play on only one side/edge.

The BBC coaching team should play Ripley at Fullback in 2019 where his game is most suited.
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Yeah you are right - these 2 ( Claridge and Ripley ) would be the first RL five eights to enter into GPS Schoolboy Rugby I’m sure

Sarcasm aside , Coaches will obviously do what they feel is in the best interests of the team - and BBC has Bowyer back for his 3rd year in the 15 jersey presumably , and , as everyone seems to know - the halves need a solution and depth at BBC next year - where everywhere else is pretty much stacked

Interesting to note that Coaches Warwick ( BGS ) and Lucas ( ACGS ) used Power Centres , Waight and Sword A LOT as first receivers off the set piece or in early phase play to take on the line - to great effect . I could see a much better skilled Ripley playing a version of this role without sacrificing anything in the power centre running game , paired with a more natural facilitator / field vision type in Claridge as a 2nd Five - who projects as one of the best kicking 10’s next year and certainly one of the strongest defensive inside backs

Working the change ups especially as Coach Warwick did this season with Waight , Asi and Halliday - had BGS within a converted try in 5 out of 8 contests - a helluva effort built on brains and execution despite a threadbare cupboard
 
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Desmond Connor (43)
At the end of every GPS season, all we hear is how BBC are favourites for the following year. Unless you have changed your recruiter from your rowing coach this just ain’t going to happen. That’s where it all falls down. I think you were very fortunate to make 3rd on the ladder this year. Without your 10 we all know where you would have ended up.
My prediction for next year is another Nudge TSS battle. I think our boys can pull off another premiership. Let’s move this discussion to a 2019 thread.
 
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Desmond Connor (43)
Oracle83 said:
GO - please don’t go setting any further false expectations - if the coach doesn’t change then the results won’t either. He has had the cattle to win a premiership in his time , hasn’t happened!!! time for a change.how long will he keep blaming the cattle and not change the culture or have a game plan, lose games then blame the players???
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A recruitment issue initially. We took my boy to the school for an interview and all they wanted to do was talk rowing. Lucky escape on that one. If you’re a GPS school serious about rugby you can’t push rowing. That’s just asking for pre-season rugby injury. For the past 3 seasons BBC seem to have the highest injury numbers.
 
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