QLD GPS Rugby 2021

[EVAL 1]

Yes- for the last decade there has been an uneasy relationship between TSS and Titans because they would not let the boys play Mal Meninga Cup during term 2.If that has now changed -then it spells trouble for the other schools=direct pipeline of players.
But this year the GF is R2 at Nudgee v BBC . That loose forward trio at BBC are all back plus the 1st choice number 8 from last year who was injured and did not play a match.That really worries me =depth.

Thats impressive having those 3 loosies back at BBC. TSS have their front row back this year? Anybody know if there is a Queensland U18 school boys this year?

 

[Show N Go]

Long time follower, first time poster Any news from pre-seasons? Any changes in coaching staff/directors?

 

[Gungenia]

Long time follower, first time poster Any news from pre-seasons? Any changes in coaching staff/directors?

Have not head of any. Drahm now working for ARU -sees Steve Kefu as head coach at BBC with big Totai and Phillpotts as per last 2 years.

 

[The Engine Room]

Churchie looking for a new 1st XV coach.
The long term good relations and tours to St Kentigans, Kings and St Andrews sees three new players - front row, Number 8 and outside centre entering on a new school exchange program. Front rower is huge - 120kg. Number 8 is the son of famous All Black backrower and outside centre trainined with Crusaders academy.
The South African exchanges unfortunately did not go ahead due to Covid.

 

[Blue & white]

Churchie looking for a new 1st XV coach.
The long term good relations and tours to St Kentigans, Kings and St Andrews sees three new players - front row, Number 8 and outside centre entering on a new school exchange program. Front rower is huge - 120kg. Number 8 is the son of famous All Black backrower and outside centre trainined with Crusaders academy.
The South African exchanges unfortunately did not go ahead due to Covid.

Interesting -and Churchie sent over to them as an exchange ? basketballers /volleyballers ? Why not call it what it is : scholarships . Good on them-I say.

 

[BraveandGame]

Churchie looking for a new 1st XV coach.
The long term good relations and tours to St Kentigans, Kings and St Andrews sees three new players - front row, Number 8 and outside centre entering on a new school exchange program. Front rower is huge - 120kg. Number 8 is the son of famous All Black backrower and outside centre trainined with Crusaders academy.
The South African exchanges unfortunately did not go ahead due to Covid.

Interesting ACGS has also added a couple of pretty good 16 year old's to the fold from the local club comp - I expect them to be a pretty hot team in 2022, if not before.

 

[Lammy]

Interesting ACGS has also added a couple of pretty good 16 year old's to the fold from the local club comp - I expect them to be a pretty hot team in 2022, if not before.

Believe the Churchie coach has gone to a role at the Reds. Think Churchie has their eye on 2022 as a big year.

 

[Jets]

For anyone wanting to apply for the Churchie 1st XV job

https://www.sportspeople.com.au/job...ail&utm_campaign=newsletter:4610&utm_content=

 

[ruggy]

For anyone wanting to apply for the Churchie 1st XV job

https://www.sportspeople.com.au/job...ail&utm_campaign=newsletter:4610&utm_content=

Any idea on the financial side of the role?

 

[Jets]

It still appears on a Seek search with a min of $80K but gone at $100. Probably in the range of teacher salary.

 

[The Nomad]

Glen Vaihu , GT First XV 2017/18/19 named on the bench for the Rebels for the game this Friday against the Reds .

Wessells was asked about up and coming talent on Stan’s Rugby Heaven show last night and without hesitation mentioned both Glen and David Vaihu as well as Carter and Mason Gordon.

Throw in Rhys Van Rek and Trevor Hosea both BBC 2017 and you have a pretty decent quota of recent GPS graduates down in Melbourne .

 

[Countryjack]

Jnr Wallabies
5 from NC
4 BBC
4 TSS
2 Gt
1 IGS

2021 Junior Wallabies Camp 1 Squad:
Lachie Albert, Wests Lions, Brumbies
Tony Alofipo, Wests Lions, Brumbies
Reece Anapu, Palmyra, Western Force
George Blake, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Wilson Blyth, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Hugh Bokenham, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Dan Botha, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Adrian Brown, Eastwood, NSW Waratahs
Josh Canham, Harlequins, Melbourne Rebels
Nick Chan, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
John Connolly, Easts, NSW Waratahs
Ben Dowling, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Lopeti Faifua, Wests Bulldogs, Queensland Reds
Tim Faingaanuku, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Josh Flook, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Langi Gleeson, Manly Marlins, NSW Waratahs
Carter Gordon, Melbourne Rebels
Mason Gordon, Melbourne Rebels
Mac Grealy, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds
Tom Hooper, Tuggeranong Vikings, Brumbies
Ngalu Kavapalu, Endeavour Hills, Melbourne Rebels
Patrick Maka, Tuggeranong Vikings, Brumbies
Alex Masibaka, Associates, Western Force
Hamish Moore, Eastern Suburbs, NSW Waratahs
Titi Nofoagatotoa, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Zane Nongoor, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Reesjan Pasitoa, Wests Lions, Brumbies
Billy Pollard, Uni Norths Owls, Brumbies
Lukas Ripley, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds
Will Roach, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds
Hamish Roberts, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Andrew Romano, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds
Dion Samuela, Bond University, Queensland Reds
Connor Seve, Wests Scarborough, Western Force
Papillon Sevele, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Lolesio Sione, Melbourne Unicorns, Melbourne Rebels
Keynan Tauakipulu, Wests Bulldogs, Queensland Reds
Sione Taufui, Sydney University, NSW Waratahs
Tiaan Taukipulu, Randwick, NSW Waratahs
Kalani Thomas,University of Queensland, Queensland Reds
Zephaniah Tuinona, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies
Mosese Tuipulotu, Eastern Suburbs, NSW Waratahs
Junior Tupou, Uni Norths Owls, Brumbies
Glen Vaihu, Melbourne Rebels
Harry Vella, Brothers, Queensland Reds
Teddy Wilson, Eastern Suburbs, NSW Waratahs
Valance Yates, Randwick, NSW Waratahs

 

[Blue & white]

Probably a fair representation of GPS comp in last 3 years.
But how many have lost to RL?
Howarth
Bowen-Bowyer
Carrigan
Sua

 

[The Nomad]

Thought Tim Fiangaanuku was TGS 2019?

 

[HJ Nelson]

Jnr Wallabies
5 from NC
4 BBC
4 TSS
2 Gt
1 IGS

Zane Nongoor, Bond University, Queensland Reds

You missed Zane Nonggorr - makes it 5 from TSS

 

[Confucius Say]

How many in this squad are from Qld include the men now in the other state?

From the quick scan look like Nathan Grey has named this based on a few guess and the hunch.

 

[The Nomad]

How many in this squad are from Qld include the men now in the other state?

From the quick scan look like Nathan Grey has named this based on a few guess and the hunch.

They have a “squad” or “people of interest” that they keep an eye on through watching live streams of games and reports back from the Academies. It’s ongoing and built over a few years.

The bulk of the U18’s squad from 2019 is there, only four missing from what I can see and two of them have signed with the NRL.

The squad normally gets trimmed back for Camp 2 where they play a Probables v Possibles trial before then announcing the final squad. So the coaches and selectors would have spent a couple of weeks with them before that happens.

 

[Confucius Say]

I know these are the QLD product. Any more?

Junior Wallabies Camp 1 Squad (QLD Breed)

George Blake, Bond University, Queensland Reds - TSS (Prop/hooker)
Wilson Blyth, Bond University, Queensland Reds - TSS (lock or 6)
Lopeti Faifua, Wests Bulldogs, Queensland Reds - St Peters Lutheran (6)
Tim Faingaanuku, Brothers, Queensland Reds - Toowoomba Grammar (?)
Josh Flook, Brothers, Queensland Reds - Nudgee College (13)
Carter Gordon, Melbourne Rebels - BBC (Fly half or inside back)
Mason Gordon, Melbourne Rebels - BBC (Fly half or inside back)
Mac Grealy, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds - Downlands (Fullback or Wing)
Titi Nofoagatotoa, Brothers, Queensland Reds - Nudgee College (6/8)
Zane Nonggor, Bond University, Queensland Reds - TSS (Prop)
Reesjan Pasitoa, Wests Lions, Brumbies - Nudgee College (Fly half or inside back)
Lukas Ripley, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds - BBC (Outside back)
Will Roach, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds - Gregory Terrace (Open side flanker)
Hamish Roberts, Bond University, Queensland Reds - TSS (Wing)
Andrew Romano, University of Queensland, Queensland Reds - BBC (Prop)
Dion Samuela, Bond University, Queensland Reds - TSS (Fullback)
Keynan Tauakipulu, Wests Bulldogs, Queensland Reds - St Peters (Blindside flanker or 8)
Kalani Thomas,University of Queensland, Queensland Reds - Ipswich Grammar (Halfback)
Zephaniah Tuinona, Queanbeyan Whites, Brumbies - Brisbane State High (Blindside flanker)
Glen Vaihu, Melbourne Rebels - Gregory Terrace (Outside back)
Harry Vella, Brothers, Queensland Reds - Nudgee (Prop)
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[Gungenia]

Nice moment before the Brumbies match on Sat night when the 3 BBC boys( Banks/Swain/Ikatau) had a little huddle.
Clear Swain 2015 1st xv captain -still has a big influence on Lenny.
Great video Rugby Australia put out on Lenny showing plenty of highlights of his brilliant 2016 year =including winning try on bell v NC.

 

[D'Lite Full]

There is something very special about Lenny. Watch him closely.

Must be something special in the Brumbies culture that is attracting all these great GPS schools players to play down there.