The best XV of players from any school

[random477]

What about Stephen Larkham (Lyneham High) and George Gregan (St Edmunds) for an ACT team?

 

[Stickybeak]

Always had the thought he repeated Yr12 that time at Cranbrook for their centenary year and may have been given a scholarship, also think it's the last time Cranbrook won the comp, he was very instrumental in that...

Was the sarcasm not apparent?

 

[Stickybeak]

Good team. Definitely a candidate for 2nd behind Joeys though Greg Terrace connections may disagree.

That Nudgee team would beat all comers - it would not be the worst team ever to play for the Wallabies

 

[Lee Grant]

Strong talk stickybeak, but hey, let's thump our chests as we spruik our team for a notional contest.

As much as I hate big quotes it's worthwhile looking at the Joeys team again.

St. Joseph's College
(Hunters Hill)

Years listed are those they played for the Wallabies.

15. Terry Curley (1957-59)
14. Arthur Tonkin (1947-50)
13. Matt Burke (1993-2004)
12. Jack Blomey (1949-50)
11. Bill White (1929-32)
10. Kurtley Beale (2009-present)
9. Luke Burgess (2008-present)
8. John O'Gorman (1961-67)
7. Ted Heinrich (1961-63)
6. Jack Ford (1925-30)
5. Ted Fahey (1912-14)
4. Steve Williams (1980-85) [Captain]
3. Declan Curran (1980-83)
2. Chris Carberry (1973-82)
1. Tony Daly (1989-95)

Notes
15. Curley's career was shortened because of the commencement of his priesthood. I saw him play, and with a different calling he would have been a Wallaby great IMO.

13. Burke played outside centre for Oz Schools and Joeys had a plethora of good fullbacks over the years compared to other positions.

10. Likewise Beale is picked at flyhalf.

7. Heinrich played other backrow positions also, but otherwise I would have had to have picked Lipman, a Pom.

6. Ford played mainly at 8, but he played some at 7 for Oz, and this is my post.

4/5 Williams and Fahey – both Wallaby captains.

3. Tough choice between Curran and Jake Howard whose career coincided with that of Wallaby great Ray Prosser.

I had to rely on my extensive rugby library to read up on some of the players who I didn't see play (everyone prior to 15. Terry Curley.)

 

[bring back rucking]

Its a good side that can leave out Darren Junee, both Jorgensens (Michael in particular, even if they did come from Newington) and both Kelahers.

 

[bring back rucking]

Just read the part saying- "Judged on how they played as senior players".... i stand self corrected

 

[RugbyInterest]

Continuing on from previous BSHS players mentioned, I'll have a crack at a BSHS team.

Chris Roche also went to BSHS going on same Aust Schoolboys tour as Wally Lewis and Ella brothers

 

[RugbyReg]

That Nudgee team would beat all comers - it would not be the worst team ever to play for the Wallabies

pfft, I reckon the current Gregory Terrace First XV would beat that team.

 

[lincoln]

Always had the thought he repeated Yr12 that time at Cranbrook for their centenary year and may have been given a scholarship, also think it's the last time Cranbrook won the comp, he was very instrumental in that...

This was 1982 - came with Flemons - not centenary though. Brook also won 84 85 94.

 

[lincoln]

What about Stephen Larkham (Lyneham High) and George Gregan (St Edmunds) for an ACT team?

Also Ricky Stuart from Eddies

 

[Lee Grant]

Just read the part saying- "Judged on how they played as senior players".... i stand self corrected

Yeah - Burgess wouldn't have made the Joeys team based on school ability.

 

[exISA]

Also Ricky Stuart from Eddies

Ya I would include those two - but are we splitting hairs and saying they must be playing today?

 

[Brumbies Guy]

I was trying to find the post that had the Marist Canberra best possible XV but this one will do as its similar (ish) ... couple of replacements I would make out of this would be Marco Caputo in for Saia Fainga'a. Yes Saia is a current wallaby and has a bright future ahead of him, Marco Caputo is a far more accomplished hooker (from a career point of view) from the Kookaburra's/Brumbies golden era - he went to Daramalan. He had one P. Kearns ahead of him keeping him out of a permanent spot in the Aus team.

Also - Josh Birch (ex Marist/Brumbies player from the late 90's - played centre at school and wing for the Aus junior rep teams and for the brumbies) - I would replace either winger you have mentioned, probably only Lewis Holland as I haven't actually heard of him! Dean Zammit would have to get a mention too , ex Marist/vikings prop, cult figure in ACT rugby who has international caps for Malta of all countries!

As you can probably tell my picks are from the 90's mainly. My era in schoolboy rugby was the mid nineties. I played in the ASC and ISA comps in my senior years (thus my user name) .

What about Stephen Larkham (Lyneham High) and George Gregan (St Edmunds) for an ACT team?

Both valid points, however if you look again, the team quoted was a Current ACT XV. Larkham, Gregan, Stuart and Caputo would obviously be in an all time XV.

 

[light]

pfft, I reckon the current Gregory Terrace First XV would beat that team.

Easy to say RR, while compiling that Nudgee team I had a little glimpse at the would be GT line-up and wasn't too impressed. By all means have a go but I think in terms of QLD GPS it would go;

Nudgee, Brisbane State High, Terrace, Churchie, TSS, Toowoomba, Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane Boys College, Ipswich

 

[exISA]

Both valid points, however if you look again, the team quoted was a Current ACT XV. Larkham, Gregan, Stuart and Caputo would obviously be in an all time XV.

Ah ok - i thought we were talking all time judging on the other teams posted - overlooked the word "current" in your team. Plus i was probably more referring to the earlier team someone posted, I just happened to click reply on your quote rather than the one earlier.

 

[RugbyReg]

Easy to say RR, while compiling that Nudgee team I had a little glimpse at the would be GT line-up and wasn't too impressed. By all means have a go but I think in terms of QLD GPS it would go;

Nudgee, Brisbane State High, Terrace, Churchie, TSS, Toowoomba, Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane Boys College, Ipswich

Its very easy to say. I am sure a couple of the Nudgee guys have passed away. That SHOULD leave some overlaps somewhere.

 

[Ozzie Bob]

Barker College Hornsby

15. Tim Wallace (Tahs and Wallabies)
14.
13.
12.
11. Cam Shepherd (Tahs, Force and Wallabies)
10. Nathan Spooner (Reds and Wallabies)
9.
8.
7.Chris Alcock (Force, and Tahs)
6.
5.Hugh Pyle (Rebels, Aus A)
4.
3.Ben Darwin (Brumbies and Wallabies)
2. Ben Whiticker (Force)
1. Richard Harry (Wallabies and Tahs

Could throw in OZ schools and Oz 7s players but decided to keep it to Rep teams

 

[Micheal]

Sydney Church of England Grammar (SHORE) School XV

You could probably add Jordy Reid somewhere in that list. Interesting to note that in his final year of school he was originally in the 3rd XV, but worked his way up throughout the year.

 

[Alex Larkin]

Westfields Sports High

1. Lamarn Ma'a (Parramatta)
2. Scott Podmore (Northern Suburbs)
3. Daniel Murray (Northern Suburbs)
4. Valeni Tiatia (Oyonnax/France)
5. Ben Matwijow (Northern Suburbs)
6. Steve Mafi (Leicester/England)
7. Ben Coridas (ex Qld Reds)
8. Tony Williams (NRL Bulldogs)
9. Jeremy Sua (Worcester/England)
10. Isaac Luke (NRL Rabbitohs)
11. Pat Richards (NRL Tigers)
12. Jarryd Hayne (NRL Eels)
13. Jamal Idris (NRL Panthers)
14. Alfi Mafi (Montpellier/France)
15. Israel Folau (Waratahs)
16. Kelepi Tanginoa (NRL Eels)
17. Joey Afualo (Eastwood)
18. David Klemmer (NRL Bulldogs)
19. Rodney Ma'a (Parramatta)
20. Shanin Proctor (Eastwood)
21. Lenny Beckett (ex Brumbies)
22. Leon Bott (ex Broncos)
23. Siope Aukafolau (Aus u18s 7s)


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[FLasH]

Another version of Westfields Sports High School.

I think Westfields were in their prime around 2005,2006 & 2007. I am very certain they would've beaten most GPS teams, more so in the first XV of 2007 would've been one of the best school teams in the country. It was a shame no private school wanted to play against this public school.

1. Lamarn Ma'a (Parramatta/Wagga City)
2. Scott Podmore (Norths)
3. Daniel Murray (Norths)
4. Ben Matwijow (Norths)
5. Sitiveni Mafi (Leicester Tigers)
6. Ben Coridas (ex Qld reds)
7. Rodney Ma'a (Parramatta)
8. Joey Afualo (Eastwood)
9. Jeremy Sua (Worcester)
10. Shanin Proctor (Eastwood)
11. Israel Folau (Waratahs/Wallabies)
12. TJ Spitz (Eastwood)
13. Alfred Mafi (CA Brive)
14. Krisnan Inu (NRL Bulldogs/Kiwis)
15. Jarryd Hayne (NRL Eels/Blues/Kangaroos)

16.
17.
18.
19. Valeni Tia Tia (Oyonnax/France)
20. Isaac Luke (NRL Rabbitohs/Kiwis)
21. Jamal Idris (NRL Panthers)
22. Tony Williams (NRL Bulldogs/NSW Blues/Kangaroos)
23.


Coach - Hugh Carpenter