Really hard round first up and I have a feeling the comp could be fairly close this year. The obvious standout teams will be NC and TSS then we have BBC, IGS, BSHS, Churchie and GT who, on their day could beat anyone. TGS up the range will cause some headaches and BGS will be in with a shot of a few victories as well. From the teams I have seem so far TSS looked the best side. Trial form is hard to gauge and I am sure NC with Vella and their 10 will be a very tough prospect for all teams again this year.
BBC will again present a team that can win the comp but a few key injuries could be their undoing. Strong forward pack and solid backs.
IGS looked very good with big forwards and fast backs but I think if their opposition can withstand the initial onslaught, they will be beatable.
BSHS -Haven’t seen BSHS but seeing what Lucas did at
Churchie they will be well prepared and be a handful. I am sure they will play with flair and their backs will create plenty of headaches. Churchie could be the surprise packet. Very young team but they just keep going. One winger, in particular, has some real pace and made some great breaks during the trials.
GT has a solid team and their backs look big. On their day will upset more fancied teams.
TGS tough and raw and every team will come away from the TGS game a bit battered.
BGS combinations didn’t work in the trials but now we are in the comp proper this could change.
So expect a season of upsets and enjoy the GPS 2019. Good luck to all teams and may there be no injuries.