QLD GPS Rugby 2019

[Garry Owens]

Well how do you explain the poor results in the seconds to date?

There is more than one reason that I am sure you, and others , have their views on but let’s start with :

1. 3 x FIrst Squad Front Rowers missing for the first 2 to 3 rounds
2. A First Squad lock / back rower and a First Squad back rower missing for 2 of the first 3 x rounds
3. A First Squad No 10 missing for first 3 x rounds
4. 2 x First Squad Centres / Outside Backs missing for the first 3 rounds

That’s 8 guys that would be playing Firsts or Seconds where majority of them would be seeing field time in Firsts at least off bench

So yeah .....at least half the team have been 3rds players who have battled as best they can and helped to keep games close -but when your front row and playmakers are gone - it’s going to be a battle . But - credit to Churchie and Terrace - who may not have the same top line talent in Firsts / Seconds but have much deeper talent from 2nds fringe / 3rds down

Churchie 2nds especially - outside of 3 or 4 spots any one of those guys could easily play Firsts.

The good news is that nearly all of the 8 are back and right to go so I don’t really see too many , if any, losses from here

 

[Garry Owens]

Nudgee really seemed to find that extra gear against Ipswich in the last 20m of the game that hadn’t really been there through the trial season and the early part of the season proper.

Speed of their recycle picked up in the attack ruck which was a big factor - but on the other side of the ledger , after a sludgy start , Nudgee really found their defensive mojo.

They are looking good and starting to whip into shape. If they were to play TSS now it may well be a different result even though I still don’t think they have the set piece that TSS does

Lastus Aukaki has been their consistent best imo - a significant factor .Samu Kerevi clone

 

[fairplay]

Re imports, Nudgee won almost every game again on the weekend through to the lower grades like they have all season and so maybe instead of the “imports” conspiracy, it’s a rugby culture that wins them the games across the board. They attract the top rugby talent to the school due to their unique rugby culture and all the other schools have more or less the same cheque book they throw at prospective students.

Nudgees strength has always been its large boarding population (correct me if I'm wrong).

 

[fairplay]

Ok round 5 early tips. Home teams listed first.

TSS vs BGS: Hopefully TSS go easy on BGS. I doubt it. I haven't looked at the record books, but surely they are on track to being the highest for and against 1st XV ever. This game could hit 100 points, but I think TSS will treat this like a bye and rest regular starters (they have BBC at Miskin next round), so maybe only TSS by 50.
NC vs TGS: TGS are in trouble, big, big, trouble. They are looking worse every game. NC don't even need to rest players because of the bye next week and can probably score on TGS at will. NC by 40 before running on the 3rds.
BBC vs IGS: Both teams won't be holding anything back. BBC forwards to run the bigger IGS pack off their feet and be the difference in the end. BBC backs vs IGS backs will be a great match-up, Mason Gordon and company not rated highly enough. BBC by 3.
ACGS vs GT: Honestly no idea. Both teams are not firing this year and could probably lose to their own 2nd XVs on the day. High scoring game with non-contested scrums and lots of dropped balls and missed tackles. As Churchie are at home and must be desperate for a win this year, ACGS by 1.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Ok round 5 early tips. Home teams listed first.

TSS vs BGS: Hopefully TSS go easy on BGS. I doubt it. I haven't looked at the record books, but surely they are on track to being the highest for and against 1st XV ever. This game could hit 100 points, but I think TSS will treat this like a bye and rest regular starters (they have BBC at Miskin next round), so maybe only TSS by 50.
NC vs TGS: TGS are in trouble, big, big, trouble. They are looking worse every game. NC don't even need to rest players because of the bye next week and can probably score on TGS at will. NC by 40 before running on the 3rds.
BBC vs IGS: Both teams won't be holding anything back. BBC forwards to run the bigger IGS pack off their feet and be the difference in the end. BBC backs vs IGS backs will be a great match-up, Mason Gordon and company not rated highly enough. BBC by 3.
ACGS vs GT: Honestly no idea. Both teams are not firing this year and could probably lose to their own 2nd XVs on the day. High scoring game with non-contested scrums and lots of dropped balls and missed tackles. As Churchie are at home and must be desperate for a win this year, ACGS by 1.

Spot on. IGS and BBC will be close. IGS will be firing after last week’s performance. BBC defence has been good holding 2 teams to nil. Gordon’s goal kicking looks to be on point and probably the decider.
GT will only get up marginally if their forwards hold a scrum.

 

[Digby2016]

Ok round 5 early tips. Home teams listed first.

TSS vs BGS: Hopefully TSS go easy on BGS. I doubt it. I haven't looked at the record books, but surely they are on track to being the highest for and against 1st XV ever. This game could hit 100 points, but I think TSS will treat this like a bye and rest regular starters (they have BBC at Miskin next round), so maybe only TSS by 50.
NC vs TGS: TGS are in trouble, big, big, trouble. They are looking worse every game. NC don't even need to rest players because of the bye next week and can probably score on TGS at will. NC by 40 before running on the 3rds.
BBC vs IGS: Both teams won't be holding anything back. BBC forwards to run the bigger IGS pack off their feet and be the difference in the end. BBC backs vs IGS backs will be a great match-up, Mason Gordon and company not rated highly enough. BBC by 3.
ACGS vs GT: Honestly no idea. Both teams are not firing this year and could probably lose to their own 2nd XVs on the day. High scoring game with non-contested scrums and lots of dropped balls and missed tackles. As Churchie are at home and must be desperate for a win this year, ACGS by 1.

Congrats on an accurate & fair unbiased summary

 

[Cancelled Account]

There is more than one reason that I am sure you, and others , have their views on but let’s start with :

1. 3 x FIrst Squad Front Rowers missing for the first 2 to 3 rounds
2. A First Squad lock / back rower and a First Squad back rower missing for 2 of the first 3 x rounds
3. A First Squad No 10 missing for first 3 x rounds
4. 2 x First Squad Centres / Outside Backs missing for the first 3 rounds

That’s 8 guys that would be playing Firsts or Seconds where majority of them would be seeing field time in Firsts at least off bench

So yeah ...at least half the team have been 3rds players who have battled as best they can and helped to keep games close -but when your front row and playmakers are gone - it’s going to be a battle . But - credit to Churchie and Terrace - who may not have the same top line talent in Firsts / Seconds but have much deeper talent from 2nds fringe / 3rds down

Churchie 2nds especially - outside of 3 or 4 spots any one of those guys could easily play Firsts.

The good news is that nearly all of the 8 are back and right to go so I don’t really see too many , if any, losses from here

So who is IN and who OUT for BBC?

 

[Oracle83]

So who is IN and who OUT for BBC?

I imagine that will be made official Thursday

 

[Confucius Say]

imagine finding 8 missing person in one week. Extraordinary story.

Snake and ladder on Thursday or don't change a winning team?

 

[Oracle83]

imagine finding 8 missing person in one week. Extraordinary story.

Snake and ladder on Thursday or don't change a winning team?

There will be a min 2-3 first choice players returning who have not played yet this season there was at least that running on last week vs DC. Time will tell, great problem to have.

 

[Cancelled Account]

Didn’t DC win convincingly? After watching the Churchie and Terrace steamed games I thought the team looked pretty good. I was actually getting a bit nervous.

 

[Oracle83]

Didn’t DC win convincingly? After watching the Churchie and Terrace steamed games I thought the team looked pretty good. I was actually getting a bit nervous.

Check my previous post on the team v DC and compare to run on team for BGS - about 14 new players - your clever enough to work it out.

The BBC team has 17 points scored against them in 3 games, they are playing well against very average teams but this weekend should prove a good gauge.

 

[Aussie Luke]

The Rugby School v The Potato Farmers: Nudgee by 60. This game is only relevant for the highlights reel.
The Former Rugby School v England on the Creek: I think Terrace are underrated and will beat the Churchie boys pretty handsomely. Terrace by 15.
The Surfer School v Nerdy Boys: TSS by 70. Grammar to ban any photos, chat or any form of recorded evidence about this game in addition to their video ban.
The BBC’s Ministry of Silly Hats v The Old School: This is the match of the round and unless BBC can dominate Ipswich’s forwards, then neither will bother TSS. I’m hoping BBC win so it makes the season interesting. BBC by 7.
The Governmant School: Their 17 supporters and 8 teams will have the day off.

 

[fairplay]

The Rugby School v The Potato Farmers: Nudgee by 60. This game is only relevant for the highlights reel.

The Former Rugby School v England on the Creek: I think Terrace are underrated and will beat the Churchie boys pretty handsomely. Terrace by 15.

The Surfer School v Nerdy Boys: TSS by 70. Grammar to ban any photos, chat or any form of recorded evidence about this game in addition to their video ban.

The BBC’s Ministry of Silly Hats v The Old School: This is the match of the round and unless BBC can dominate Ipswich’s forwards, then neither will bother TSS. I’m hoping BBC win so it makes the season interesting. BBC by 7.

The Governmant School: Their 17 supporters and 8 teams will have the day off.

My step-brother went to BGS and was an accomplished member of the fencing team. I expect he would be offended by the Nerdy tag.

 

[fairplay]

Psst...Don't tell anyone about this leaked footage of BGS.

 

[human]

Hard to get a call on BGS/Churchie after their draw and with no vision available on doubletake but GT were awful on the weekend. Their effort against Nudgee was courageous and if they could get their play makers to make more team oriented decisions, value possession, put together 10+ phases of pressure and had a goal kicker, then yes, perhaps they would beat a couple of teams. Still calling no wins for this year.

On a positive note the 16A's have won 3 of 4 with their only loss by 5 so maybe next year they'll be back.

I have links to both schools going back several generations and saw the game. It was the worst game of rugby that I have ever seen...neither side could catch a cold. The BGS first try showed some enterprise with a short side move from a scrum. After that, all tries were from opposition errors, e.g. Churchie 13 toeing through a dropped ball and outpacing BGS twice. Thankfully, the draw means that neither side will win a game this season as neither deserve to.

 

[Garry Owens]

I think Churchie can win against Terrace ( who basically don’t have a set piece ) that will give them their 1st win if the season

After that , I don’t see Churchie winning again

If you look at the bottom half of the table I reckon :

Grammar go through without a win
Churchie end up with 1 x win
Terrace end up with 1 x win
State High end up with 3 x wins
TGS end up with 4 x wins

And Downlands beat them all

 

[Shaw Road]

Your mighty NC 14A's have fallen.



In yesterdays game the IGS 14A forward pack were outstanding and dominanted the breakdown.

Their scrum was so powerful that we won 3 against the head and

their talented No10 had the game on a string.



IGS 17 - 0 NC 14A



4wins from 4

Give ,credit where it is due, the IGS pack is dominant, NC had a terrible game,Im pretty sure the IGS firsts went through undefeated in the lower grades as well ,as for the #10 having the game on a string,not sure about that,if NC backs where behind that forward pack it would have been 50-0.

 

[WW2000]

Give ,credit where it is due, the IGS pack is dominant, NC had a terrible game,Im pretty sure the IGS firsts went through undefeated in the lower grades as well ,as for the #10 having the game on a string,not sure about that,if NC backs where behind that forward pack it would have been 50-0.

Caw Blimey Nudgee Dad, you'll give yourself a heart attack. Take it easy you've got 4 more years to go. Looks to me like the young Ippy lads had a good win over your lad and his team. Good on 'em I say.

 

[Les Patterson]

Spot on. IGS and BBC will be close. IGS will be firing after last week’s performance. BBC defence has been good holding 2 teams to nil. Gordon’s goal kicking looks to be on point and probably the decider.
GT will only get up marginally if their forwards hold a scrum.

My last week's tip of TGS to put up a spirited showing at TSS on Old Boys Oval in very chilly conditions proved to be way out as the TGS backs refused to (or cannot) tackle. I don't believe I have ever seen such poor defence from a TGS First XV. If the TGS 2nds can beat TSS 25-7 surely there needs to be some changes. Boys who can tackle would be a good start. At least I predicted that Nudgee would have no trouble with Ipswich and so it proved.