Will Jackson
Bob McCowan (2)
BBC 14A's caused an upset on the weekend, scraping a draw against a strong Churchie side.
QLD GPS Rugby 2019
- Thread starter terry from Townsville
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Talk they have called non-contested scrums for this weekends game, anyone know if there is any truth in this? Was talk from some students.
fairplay
Johnnie Wallace (23)
I think probably a bit of both. Churchie may struggle this year despite their best efforts. BBC look good again this year, and should be top 4. Nudgee and TSS still look like more complete packages and, like other posters have said Ippy are looking a wee bit scary. Still only one round down, but I think this is our top 4 contenders. I have a feeling TSS will drop a game somewhere on the way too.
Will Jackson
Bob McCowan (2)
ye, they went uncontested last weekend, and instead of bring along a proper front row, they had backrowers and outside backs in the front row
KFC
Allen Oxlade (6)
TGS did exactly the same thing in the 15A's which made them very quick right across the park. Needless to say they came home with a wet sail when you would expect the forwards to be tiring.
Will Jackson
Bob McCowan (2)
Let The Boys Play
Frank Row (1)
My Personal Team of round 1
1 Linston Tafa-Tuimavave BSHS
2 James Durheim BBC
3 Zane Nonggorr TSS
4 Marlon Jones TSS
5 Wilson Blyth TSS
6 Michael van der Schyff TSS
7 Sam Kelly-Knowles BBC
8 Titi Nofoagatota NC
9 Sanni Siliva BSHS
10 Sam Walker IGS
11 Seamus King-Smith IGS
12 Lastus Auakai NC
13 Ethan King IGS
14 Henry Caswell ACGS
15 Quinn Siolo GT
Notables
George Gibson 8 BBC
Romeo Tanielu 3 IGS
Taj Annan 15 BBC
1 Linston Tafa-Tuimavave BSHS
2 James Durheim BBC
3 Zane Nonggorr TSS
4 Marlon Jones TSS
5 Wilson Blyth TSS
6 Michael van der Schyff TSS
7 Sam Kelly-Knowles BBC
8 Titi Nofoagatota NC
9 Sanni Siliva BSHS
10 Sam Walker IGS
11 Seamus King-Smith IGS
12 Lastus Auakai NC
13 Ethan King IGS
14 Henry Caswell ACGS
15 Quinn Siolo GT
Notables
George Gibson 8 BBC
Romeo Tanielu 3 IGS
Taj Annan 15 BBC
fairplay
Johnnie Wallace (23)
I agree, I think especially at A team levels, going into the game that way, and if it is done cynically. However I can see it from the point of view of a team that is playing a monster front row (think about 100kg+ Polynesian 13 year olds packing down against a much smaller front row) Sometimes it is a safety issue
The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
I've always thought it would be a great to see what would happen to coaches starting games with uncontested scrums if the opposing team then got to choose who had to stand in the scrum from that team.
Have seen it too many times where junior coaches want good ball for their star outside backs, but instead of training up a tight five , take the uncontested option before kick off.
Totally understand it when injury/numbers makes it necessary, but to start a season with uncontested scrums in an A comp at a GPS school where you've had a complete preseason with the A/B programs running is a problem.
Imagine having to pack your star outside backs and your 10 into a scrum and have the opposition run rings around you come scrum time.
Might place a little more emphasis on front row / tight five training and development at a younger age , which hopefully would help our set piece in the long term for rugby in general.
Anyway , just a thought.
Have seen it too many times where junior coaches want good ball for their star outside backs, but instead of training up a tight five , take the uncontested option before kick off.
Totally understand it when injury/numbers makes it necessary, but to start a season with uncontested scrums in an A comp at a GPS school where you've had a complete preseason with the A/B programs running is a problem.
Imagine having to pack your star outside backs and your 10 into a scrum and have the opposition run rings around you come scrum time.
Might place a little more emphasis on front row / tight five training and development at a younger age , which hopefully would help our set piece in the long term for rugby in general.
Anyway , just a thought.
I believe the front row for BBC 14A is going to continue in that format and you'd expect them to be contesting this weekend. ACGS 15A also called uncontested scrums at half time after losing 2-3 tight heads in the first half, so many schools are having issues in this area.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
The incredibly sad events of last season will continue to have a big impact - as you’d expect
fixed, only one was a scrum injury.
Garry Owens
Alan Cameron (40)
Well I wasn’t referring just to scrum contests but the broader issue of chronic injury , player safety and the increased risk of liability issues
Will Jackson
Bob McCowan (2)
I know that 15A's did, but they were forced to with injury, whereas BBC chose to before injuries came into account
All over it
Allen Oxlade (6)
9. Stevens
10. Claridge
11. Annan
12. Ripley
13. Howarth
14. Gordon
15. Bowyer
Note: Briskin has not played enough games for anyone to see his full potential.
BraveandGame
Bob Loudon (25)
As I understand it - there were uncontested scrums in both A and B u14 games.
Hi BAG
I believe the rule is that if you cannot contest A scrums, the B scrum must also be uncontested (I'd imagine this is only if it is called before the game).
BraveandGame
Bob Loudon (25)
Sure - the rules are getting ridiculous - if you aren't contesting scrums at an A level - we really aren't playing Rugby anymore are we! I think each A team should be able to play this card once (injuries happen) after that forfeit - play the game but you have already lost.