Skilful Cub to NRL Spearhead

2016 107th Annual Report Contents

Chairman’s Report | 04 Aaron Woods | 05 Office Bearers 1908-2015 | 06 Balmain Junior League Board of Directors | 07 General Manager's Report | 08 Major Sponsors | 10 2015 District Rep. Secretary's Report | 12 NRL Game Development Report | 13 John Chalk | 15 Events | 16 Tigers Annual Awards Night | 20 Where your Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals | 27 - Under 9 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 9 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 9 Div 3 Grand Final - Under 10 Div 1 Grand Final Loved one - Under 10 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 10 Div 2 Cougars Girls goes from your - Under 11 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 11 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 12 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 12 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 13 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 14 Div 1 Grand Final Family - Under 16 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 16 Div 2 Grand Final to ours Accredited Events | 41 Tributes | 47

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2016 107th Annual Report 03 Contents

Chairman’s Report | 04 Aaron Woods | 05 Office Bearers 1908-2015 | 06 Balmain Junior League Board of Directors | 07 General Manager's Report | 08 Major Sponsors | 10 2015 District Rep. Secretary's Report | 12 NRL Game Development Report | 13 John Chalk | 15 Events | 16 Tigers Annual Awards Night | 20 Where your Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals | 27 - Under 9 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 9 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 9 Div 3 Grand Final - Under 10 Div 1 Grand Final Loved one - Under 10 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 10 Div 2 Cougars Girls goes from your - Under 11 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 11 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 12 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 12 Div 2 Grand Final - Under 13 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 14 Div 1 Grand Final Family - Under 16 Div 1 Grand Final - Under 16 Div 2 Grand Final to ours Accredited Events | 41 Tributes | 47

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2016 107th Annual Report 03 Chairman’s Report LUKE BROOKS

As we finalise our BDJRL books to wrap up the 2016 season I can Each season brings with it some Skilful cub to NRL spearhead truly say that much was achieved. Once again our season results difficult challenges and this By CHRIS KARAS were achieved through the dedication of General Manager Jennie season was no exception. More Webster, our Board and the band of club volunteers who work often than not it is with adults tirelessly week after week for the love of the sport. Those and not the kids, however, volunteers covered functions, training, ground setting, canteens, thank goodness we have a training courses and fund raising. National Code of Conduct to guide us along the way not Much of this time is away from the family home so therefore the forgetting that we are all whole family commits. volunteers. It is a well-known fact that to survive year after year it would not Plans for 2017 are well underway and all indications are that our be possible without the generous support of our many sponsors team numbers will be boosted with a request from Sydney who I am sure Jennie will outline in her report. Roosters to join our competition. We could possibly see another Our team numbers remained steady at 121 ranging from U/6s fourteen teams come across ranging from U/9s to U/12s. through to A Grade. Four of our teams made it to the Grand Final In finishing I would like to express our gratitude for all of the of the Sydney Combined Competition which was a great support provided by Elias Nassar from painAWAY Australia, Sydney achievement. Markets, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, Balmain Tigers, Patron Mick Our Balmain Grand Finals were run over two days with the mod Manning, Lyn Phillis, the Balmain Referees Association and Wests games on Saturday and seniors on Sunday. I am sure those who Tigers. attended would agree, we witnessed some exciting junior rugby Next to our kids, I would have to say that Jennie Webster is our league and we could not have asked for better weather. greatest asset and due to her professional performance Our Balmain Junior League was once again strongly supported at throughout the season we are once again in a healthy financial the Sportsman's Lunch as we cruised on Sydney Harbour, we also situation. FROM the age of five, Wests Tigers' skilful playmaker Luke Brooks The rookie half produced a crafty performance - nabbing a try, two had a strong club attendance at our yearly Presentation night at Thanks to everyone for your support of our Junior League was destined to play in the National Rugby League. try assists and controlling the attack in the Tigers' 34-18 triumph Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club in September. over the Saints. throughout the season and we hope to see you back on the park As a promising cub in his formative years with Holy Cross Rhinos Our 2016 season was slightly affected by the weather but overall in 2017. and Leichhardt Wanderers, the gifted Brooks stamped himself as a Legendary Western Suburbs and Kangaroos half back Arthur we managed to get most rounds played. special young talent. Summons presented Brooks with his first grade jumper - a gesture that left the Tigers' rookie beaming with pride. Congratulations to all of our juniors who trained hard, played hard Running around in the Balmain Junior League Mini and Mod and persevered throughout the year. Some made it to the Football ranks, his natural ability was evident as he did the Rhinos Cool hand Luke described playing alongside one of his childhood development squad as well as the junior rep squads. To those who proud with dashing performances in the maroon and gold jumper. heroes in Benji Marshall as a "dream come true." missed out - don't give up, work harder and follow your dream. By the same token it is important to have a good "life balance". Thirteen years ago as an 8 year old pocket dynamo he left his mark How did the quietly-spoken Brooks prepare for his top grade at the 2003 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Leichhardt Oval. debut on the eve of the SCG clash? Throughout the season it was always my aim to strengthen the John Critchley Sporting pundits jotted down Brooks' name after he guided Holy Luke turned up to Morrison Park Putney to give some coaching connection with all of our stake holders be it the junior clubs, Chairman sponsors, supporters and the wider community. Cross to a premiership victory over Leichhardt Juniors in the U/9s tips to the Holy Cross U/12 Div 1 side that contested the Balmain Balmain District Junior Rugby League Grand Final with a best-on-ground performance. Junior League Grand Final against eventual premiers Strathfield Raiders. Those at the ground marvelled at Luke's sharp turn of speed, vision, attacking skills and no-nonsense defence with officials The Tigers' golden boy put the young Rhinos through their paces - predicting a bright future for the talented cub. much to the delight of the players and coaching panel of Allan 'AJ' Jarvis, Rod Farlow and Glen Smith. In years to come, the fresh-faced Brooks would spearhead the Rhinos to more premierships in U/10s, U/11s, U/12s and U/14s And that best sums up the Wests Tigers' half – a dedicated before linking with Leichhardt Wanderers and bagging a sportsman who enjoys giving something back to grassroots rugby premiership double in the Combined Inner City U/15s and U/16s league whenever possible. competitions. In his spare time Luke can be found mentoring young footballers Brooks overcame crippling leg injuries to make an impact with in the Balmain district on the fundamentals of the game. Balmain's Harold Matthews Cup sides and the Tigers' 2012 S.G Ball He is only too happy to help prepare the next generation of Junior Cup premiership-winning team that were also crowned National League talent for the rigours of club and junior representative U/18 Champions. football. He teamed with another golden cub in five eighth Mitchell Moses Now saddling up for his fourth season in the NRL, a much wiser with the duo engineering an S.G Ball championship before starring Luke is ready to fulfil the promise he showed as a fresh-faced for the Australian Schoolboys in Test wins over the British teenager. Schoolboys Academy and later joining the Wests Tigers NRL squad. Having earned the Dally M Rookie of the Year and Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) Rookie of the Year Awards in 2014, Luke League fans watched the young maestro produce smart displays is searching for consistency in 2017 after serving his top grade for the Tigers in the Holden Cup U/20s and NSW Cup in 2013 to apprenticeship in the world's toughest league arena. push his claims for a top grade berth. Brooks and Moses form part of one of the game's most exciting Luke was rewarded for his skilful efforts with selection in the NSW backlines along with superstar fullback James Tedesco and U/20s team that defeated Queensland in the Junior State of Origin powerful winger David Nofoaluma. challenge at Centrebet Stadium. With over 70 first grade appearances under his belt with the Tigers, Brooks - now regarded as one of the game's most promising half the classy number seven can hold his own against the likes of all backs – made a spectacular NRL first grade debut for the Tigers in time great Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk, Mitchell Pearce and 2013 against St George-Illawarra on the hallowed SCG turf. co.

04 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 05 Chairman’s Report LUKE BROOKS

As we finalise our BDJRL books to wrap up the 2016 season I can Each season brings with it some Skilful cub to NRL spearhead truly say that much was achieved. Once again our season results difficult challenges and this By CHRIS KARAS were achieved through the dedication of General Manager Jennie season was no exception. More Webster, our Board and the band of club volunteers who work often than not it is with adults tirelessly week after week for the love of the sport. Those and not the kids, however, volunteers covered functions, training, ground setting, canteens, thank goodness we have a training courses and fund raising. National Code of Conduct to guide us along the way not Much of this time is away from the family home so therefore the forgetting that we are all whole family commits. volunteers. It is a well-known fact that to survive year after year it would not Plans for 2017 are well underway and all indications are that our be possible without the generous support of our many sponsors team numbers will be boosted with a request from Sydney who I am sure Jennie will outline in her report. Roosters to join our competition. We could possibly see another Our team numbers remained steady at 121 ranging from U/6s fourteen teams come across ranging from U/9s to U/12s. through to A Grade. Four of our teams made it to the Grand Final In finishing I would like to express our gratitude for all of the of the Sydney Combined Competition which was a great support provided by Elias Nassar from painAWAY Australia, Sydney achievement. Markets, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club, Balmain Tigers, Patron Mick Our Balmain Grand Finals were run over two days with the mod Manning, Lyn Phillis, the Balmain Referees Association and Wests games on Saturday and seniors on Sunday. I am sure those who Tigers. attended would agree, we witnessed some exciting junior rugby Next to our kids, I would have to say that Jennie Webster is our league and we could not have asked for better weather. greatest asset and due to her professional performance Our Balmain Junior League was once again strongly supported at throughout the season we are once again in a healthy financial the Sportsman's Lunch as we cruised on Sydney Harbour, we also situation. FROM the age of five, Wests Tigers' skilful playmaker Luke Brooks The rookie half produced a crafty performance - nabbing a try, two had a strong club attendance at our yearly Presentation night at Thanks to everyone for your support of our Junior League was destined to play in the National Rugby League. try assists and controlling the attack in the Tigers' 34-18 triumph Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club in September. over the Saints. throughout the season and we hope to see you back on the park As a promising cub in his formative years with Holy Cross Rhinos Our 2016 season was slightly affected by the weather but overall in 2017. and Leichhardt Wanderers, the gifted Brooks stamped himself as a Legendary Western Suburbs and Kangaroos half back Arthur we managed to get most rounds played. special young talent. Summons presented Brooks with his first grade jumper - a gesture that left the Tigers' rookie beaming with pride. Congratulations to all of our juniors who trained hard, played hard Running around in the Balmain Junior League Mini and Mod and persevered throughout the year. Some made it to the Football ranks, his natural ability was evident as he did the Rhinos Cool hand Luke described playing alongside one of his childhood development squad as well as the junior rep squads. To those who proud with dashing performances in the maroon and gold jumper. heroes in Benji Marshall as a "dream come true." missed out - don't give up, work harder and follow your dream. By the same token it is important to have a good "life balance". Thirteen years ago as an 8 year old pocket dynamo he left his mark How did the quietly-spoken Brooks prepare for his top grade at the 2003 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Leichhardt Oval. debut on the eve of the SCG clash? Throughout the season it was always my aim to strengthen the John Critchley Sporting pundits jotted down Brooks' name after he guided Holy Luke turned up to Morrison Park Putney to give some coaching connection with all of our stake holders be it the junior clubs, Chairman sponsors, supporters and the wider community. Cross to a premiership victory over Leichhardt Juniors in the U/9s tips to the Holy Cross U/12 Div 1 side that contested the Balmain Balmain District Junior Rugby League Grand Final with a best-on-ground performance. Junior League Grand Final against eventual premiers Strathfield Raiders. Those at the ground marvelled at Luke's sharp turn of speed, vision, attacking skills and no-nonsense defence with officials The Tigers' golden boy put the young Rhinos through their paces - predicting a bright future for the talented cub. much to the delight of the players and coaching panel of Allan 'AJ' Jarvis, Rod Farlow and Glen Smith. In years to come, the fresh-faced Brooks would spearhead the Rhinos to more premierships in U/10s, U/11s, U/12s and U/14s And that best sums up the Wests Tigers' half – a dedicated before linking with Leichhardt Wanderers and bagging a sportsman who enjoys giving something back to grassroots rugby premiership double in the Combined Inner City U/15s and U/16s league whenever possible. competitions. In his spare time Luke can be found mentoring young footballers Brooks overcame crippling leg injuries to make an impact with in the Balmain district on the fundamentals of the game. Balmain's Harold Matthews Cup sides and the Tigers' 2012 S.G Ball He is only too happy to help prepare the next generation of Junior Cup premiership-winning team that were also crowned National League talent for the rigours of club and junior representative U/18 Champions. football. He teamed with another golden cub in five eighth Mitchell Moses Now saddling up for his fourth season in the NRL, a much wiser with the duo engineering an S.G Ball championship before starring Luke is ready to fulfil the promise he showed as a fresh-faced for the Australian Schoolboys in Test wins over the British teenager. Schoolboys Academy and later joining the Wests Tigers NRL squad. Having earned the Dally M Rookie of the Year and Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) Rookie of the Year Awards in 2014, Luke League fans watched the young maestro produce smart displays is searching for consistency in 2017 after serving his top grade for the Tigers in the Holden Cup U/20s and NSW Cup in 2013 to apprenticeship in the world's toughest league arena. push his claims for a top grade berth. Brooks and Moses form part of one of the game's most exciting Luke was rewarded for his skilful efforts with selection in the NSW backlines along with superstar fullback James Tedesco and U/20s team that defeated Queensland in the Junior State of Origin powerful winger David Nofoaluma. challenge at Centrebet Stadium. With over 70 first grade appearances under his belt with the Tigers, Brooks - now regarded as one of the game's most promising half the classy number seven can hold his own against the likes of all backs – made a spectacular NRL first grade debut for the Tigers in time great Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk, Mitchell Pearce and 2013 against St George-Illawarra on the hallowed SCG turf. co.

04 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 05 Office Bearers 1908-2015 Balmain Junior League Board of Directors

Secretaries Assistant Secretaries Junior League Administrators Chairman Dave Butchart 1908-09-10-11-12-13 Harold Matthews 1913-14-15-16-17-18- Frank Delaney 1937 John Critchley Balmain Junior Rugby League Pat McQuade 1908-09 19-20-21-22 J Galvin 1937 Frank Savage 1914-15-18-19-22 M Cooney 1927-28 Life Members Robert Savage 1916-17 B Curran 1929-30-31-32-33-34 Leo Mason 1920-21-23-24-25 J Burnicle 1935 Vice Presidents Patron Jim Acheson, Fred Alexander*, Chris Annison, Kathy W L Young 1926-27-28 W L Young 1936-37-38-39-40 Tom Prescott 1924 Mick Manning Annison, Jeff Aplitt, Keith Bailey, Bill Ballard, Allan Barber, Bill O'Connor 1929-30-31-32 E Whitford 1941-42-43-44 Richard Baker 1930-31-32-33 Bob Barnett*, Ernie Baldwin, Ken Bell*, Ray Barclay, Tony C H 'Micky' Roberts 1933-34 J Burnet 1945-46 Balmain PCYC Tony Bignold Bietola, Des Booler, George Bowden*, Bill Bradshaw*, Bill L Crawley 1934-35 Harry Chalk 1947 Senior Vice Presidents Carlingford Cougars Richard Kelly Brown, Ken Brownlee*, Bill Burke, Harold Chalk*, Alan J Burnicle 1936-37 Arthur Robinson 1948-49-50-51-52-53- Arthur McIlveen 1978-79 Concord Burwood David Durbin Carling, John Carrington, Bob Carroll, Sid Coghlan*, Brian Sid Jenkins 1938-39-40-41 54-55 Ted Hellsten 1980-81-82 Coleman, Bob Cooper, John Critchley, John Culbert*, Charlie J Griffith 1942-43 Bill Ballard 1956-57-58-59-60 Dundas Shamrocks Bob Siemsen Maurie O'Brien 1983-84-85-86 Day, Ray Dalton*, Max Davis*, Phil Dore, John Doyle*, John R Rourke 1944-45-46 Arthur McIlveen 1961-62-63-64-65-66- Enfield Federals Wes Gebara Ken Brownlee 1988-89-90-91 Dunlea, Frank Dunne, Gary Dickson, Paul Egan, Terry Evans, Harry Addison 1947-48-49-50 67-68-69-70-71-72-73- Five Dock RSL Nick Speranza Sid Coghlan 1992 Bill Evans*, Bill Fender*, G Frederick*, Jim Fitzgibbons*, Mal George Lee 1951-52-53-54-55 74-75-76-77 Bob Barnett 1993-94-95-96-97-98-99- Holy Cross Rhinos Ryhs Provan Finnigan*, Gino Fogliati, Dennis Fowler*, Sam Gebrael, Ray Danny Clifford 1956-57 Ron Wilson 1978-79 2000 (deceased) Leichhardt Juniors Amenatave Rokomaqisa Bill Ballard 1958-59-60 Ray Dalton 1980-81 Gerrie, Don Graham*, Bert Hampstead*, Harry Hannaford*, Bill Wise 2001 Leichhardt Wanderers Leoni Barnett Joe Hayes 1961-62 Bob Carroll 1982 Pat Hegarty, Ted Hellsten*, Austin Hoyle, Les Heath, Bob John Culbert 2002-03-04 (deceased) North Ryde Hawks Brian Johnston Don Graham 1963-64-65-66-67-68- Chris Kenny 1983-84-85-86 Allen Carling 2005 Henderson, Peter Hunter, J Hughes*, Wally Houghton*, Keith Strathfield Raiders Charlie Khalifeh 69-70-71-72-73-74-75 Kathleen Hughes 1987 Jacobs*, John Jackson*, Geoff Large, Steve Leslie, Cliff Mick Ko'Cass 1976-77-78-79-80 Pat Hegarty 1988-89-90 (Retired) Balmain Referees Assn Scott Todd Madgwick*, Mick Manning, Peter Mortimer, Harold (resigned) Cliff Madgwick 1990-91-92-93-94 Operations Manager Bill Brown 1980-81-82 Graham Simmons 1995-96-97-98-99- Darren Mooney 2004-2006 Matthews*, Chris Karas, David Kelly, Myles Kennedy*, Jack Bob Carroll 1983-84-85-86-87-88- 2000-01-02-03 Jennie Webster 2007-2014 King, Mick Ko'Cass, Mick O'Keefe, Arthur McIlveen*, Tom 89-90-91-92-93-94 Lyn Phillis 2004-05 Sub Committees Middleton*, Leo Neylon*, Tony Newell, Maurie O'Brien, Joe Paul Egan 1995-96-97-98-99- General Manager RLFC & Finance Committee Palmer, Reg Patterson, Lyn Phillis, Ron Pursehouse, Roy 2000-01-02-03-04 Jennie Webster (General Manager) Rawson, Eric Richardson*, John Robertson, Arthur Robinson, Treasurers Junior League George Robinson*, Martin Ritter, Ron Ryan, Bob Siemsen, Frank Savage 1914-15-16-17-18-19-20 Presidents Michael Keech 2007-2010 (resigned) Life Members Committee Dennis Simmons, Graham Simmons, H Skinner, John Harold Matthews 1921-22 Paul Sironen 2010 (Acting) 2011-2013 Arthur Ballerum 1908-09-10-11-12-13-14- John Critchley (Chairman) Stanton, Jack Tagg*, John Stapleton, Ken Stapleton, Jack W L Young 1923-24-25-26 Jennie Webster 2014-continuing 15-16 M Cooney 1927-28 Jennie Webster (General Manager) Taylor*, Kevin Thatcher*, Colin Thew*, Ian Todd, Doug Frank Savage 1917-18-19 B Curran 1929-30-31 Mick Manning Vitnell*, Alan Watts, Bob Waterson, A Waterson, Athol James N Walsh 1920-21-22-23-24-25-26- D Cooksey 1932 Development Manager John Carrington Webster, Paul Wheelhouse, Ron Wicks, Billy Wise, Fred 28-29-40-41 L Crawley 1933-34 David Kelly 1997-2010 Woodbridge*, Stan Woodbridge* J McCarry 1927-1930-31-32-33 Allan Slarke 1935 Yvette Downey 2012-2013 Sydney Combined Competition Committee J Shaw 1934-35 Mitch Lewis 2014 J Connor 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42- Jennie Webster (General Manager) – Balmain Representative *Deceased Bill O'Connor 1935 43 A S Cochrane 1936-37-38-39 H McLeod 1944-45 Chairman L Crawley 1942-43 J Donovan 1946 Rules Committee Robert Henderson 2006-2010 (resigned) A Dawes 1944-45-46 Harry Chalk 1947-48-49-50-51-52 Jennie Webster (General Manager) John Critchley 2011-continuing Bert Hampstead 1947-48-49-50-51-52-53- A Harding 1949-50-51 Chris Karas 54 Bob Jones 1953-54-55 Behaviour Management Panel is an accomplished Sydney Austin Hoyle 1955-56-57-58 Arthur Robinson 1956-57-58-59-60-61 Patron John Critchley (Chairman) sporting journalist and author Robert McKinney 1959-60-61 Ron Pursehouse 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68 Mick Manning 1997-continuing Richard Kelly who is entering his 32nd year Bill Evans 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68- Reg Patterson 1969-70-71-72-73-74-75- 69-70 Charlie Khalifeh as Sports Editor of the award- 76 winning suburban newspaper Bob Waterson 1971-72-73-74-75-76-77 Phil Lloyd 1977-78-79 Mick Manning John Jackson 1978-79-80-81-82 Doug Vitnell 1980 Brian Johnston The Weekly Times. Ted Hellsten 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89- Myles Kennedy 1981-82-83 Bob Siemsen He is the Balmain Tigers rugby 90-91-92 Tony Newell 1984-85-86 league historian and a life Sid Coghlan 1993 Kathy Palmer 1986-87 member of both the Balmain Robert Henderson 1994-95-96-97-98-99- Sid Coghlan 1988-89-90-91 2000 Ernie Baldwin 1992-93-94-2002-03 Junior League and Leichhardt Bob Barnett 2001 (deceased) Tony Bietola 1995-96-97-98-99-2000- Wanderers Junior Rugby Bill Wise 2002-03-04 01 League Football Club. John Culbert 2005 (deceased) Chris Annison 2004-05 At the age of 55, Chris has had a lifetime involvement with the game – representing the Balmain Tigers where he still has strong Directors Jon Monroe 2007-08 (deceased) Michael Jorgensen 2014-2015 (resigned) ties and chalking up over 40 years experience in the Balmain Robert Gerrie 2008 Tony Bignold 2013- John Carrington 2006-2010 Junior League as both a player and writer. John Stapleton 2008-2012 David Durbin 2013- Debbie Chalmers 2006 Chris Woods 2008 Richard Kelly 2011- John Critchley 2006-08-09-10 Chris is the author of the book “From Fraser to Farah: The History of Michael Benson 2011-2012 Bob Siemsen 2006- Warwick Hilder 2006-07-08 Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” that was published during the Brett Wheelhouse 2009 Wes Gebara 2013- Gary Hinchliffe 2006-07 rugby league Centenary season. Frank Dunne 2009-2012 (resigned) Nick Speranza 2013- Steve Lavers 2006-07 Con Veneziano 2009-2012 (resigned) Ryhs Provan 2015- Peter Mortimer 2006 In 2011, he wrote the book “Friends for Life – The Leichhardt Aida Catalano 2010 Amenatave Rokomaqisa 2016- Mick O'Keefe 2006-2012 Wanderers Story” – a detailed history of one of Australia’s longest- Paul Jenson 2010 Leoni Barnett 2012- David Wilson 2006-2011 (resigned) established sporting clubs. Gabriel Georgy 2010-2011 Brian Johnston 2008- Chris Raheb 2006-2012 Joe Bainou 2012 Charlie Khalifeh 2012- Chris has also written the “History of Ryde Eastwood Hawks 1963- Chris Annison 2007-08-09 Philip Taylor 2006-2014 Scott Todd 2011- Ian Gibbeson 2007-08-09-10 2013” – a proud club that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Richard Jones 2009-2014

06 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 07 Office Bearers 1908-2015 Balmain Junior League Board of Directors

Secretaries Assistant Secretaries Junior League Administrators Chairman Dave Butchart 1908-09-10-11-12-13 Harold Matthews 1913-14-15-16-17-18- Frank Delaney 1937 John Critchley Balmain Junior Rugby League Pat McQuade 1908-09 19-20-21-22 J Galvin 1937 Frank Savage 1914-15-18-19-22 M Cooney 1927-28 Life Members Robert Savage 1916-17 B Curran 1929-30-31-32-33-34 Leo Mason 1920-21-23-24-25 J Burnicle 1935 Vice Presidents Patron Jim Acheson, Fred Alexander*, Chris Annison, Kathy W L Young 1926-27-28 W L Young 1936-37-38-39-40 Tom Prescott 1924 Mick Manning Annison, Jeff Aplitt, Keith Bailey, Bill Ballard, Allan Barber, Bill O'Connor 1929-30-31-32 E Whitford 1941-42-43-44 Richard Baker 1930-31-32-33 Bob Barnett*, Ernie Baldwin, Ken Bell*, Ray Barclay, Tony C H 'Micky' Roberts 1933-34 J Burnet 1945-46 Balmain PCYC Tony Bignold Bietola, Des Booler, George Bowden*, Bill Bradshaw*, Bill L Crawley 1934-35 Harry Chalk 1947 Senior Vice Presidents Carlingford Cougars Richard Kelly Brown, Ken Brownlee*, Bill Burke, Harold Chalk*, Alan J Burnicle 1936-37 Arthur Robinson 1948-49-50-51-52-53- Arthur McIlveen 1978-79 Concord Burwood David Durbin Carling, John Carrington, Bob Carroll, Sid Coghlan*, Brian Sid Jenkins 1938-39-40-41 54-55 Ted Hellsten 1980-81-82 Coleman, Bob Cooper, John Critchley, John Culbert*, Charlie J Griffith 1942-43 Bill Ballard 1956-57-58-59-60 Dundas Shamrocks Bob Siemsen Maurie O'Brien 1983-84-85-86 Day, Ray Dalton*, Max Davis*, Phil Dore, John Doyle*, John R Rourke 1944-45-46 Arthur McIlveen 1961-62-63-64-65-66- Enfield Federals Wes Gebara Ken Brownlee 1988-89-90-91 Dunlea, Frank Dunne, Gary Dickson, Paul Egan, Terry Evans, Harry Addison 1947-48-49-50 67-68-69-70-71-72-73- Five Dock RSL Nick Speranza Sid Coghlan 1992 Bill Evans*, Bill Fender*, G Frederick*, Jim Fitzgibbons*, Mal George Lee 1951-52-53-54-55 74-75-76-77 Bob Barnett 1993-94-95-96-97-98-99- Holy Cross Rhinos Ryhs Provan Finnigan*, Gino Fogliati, Dennis Fowler*, Sam Gebrael, Ray Danny Clifford 1956-57 Ron Wilson 1978-79 2000 (deceased) Leichhardt Juniors Amenatave Rokomaqisa Bill Ballard 1958-59-60 Ray Dalton 1980-81 Gerrie, Don Graham*, Bert Hampstead*, Harry Hannaford*, Bill Wise 2001 Leichhardt Wanderers Leoni Barnett Joe Hayes 1961-62 Bob Carroll 1982 Pat Hegarty, Ted Hellsten*, Austin Hoyle, Les Heath, Bob John Culbert 2002-03-04 (deceased) North Ryde Hawks Brian Johnston Don Graham 1963-64-65-66-67-68- Chris Kenny 1983-84-85-86 Allen Carling 2005 Henderson, Peter Hunter, J Hughes*, Wally Houghton*, Keith Strathfield Raiders Charlie Khalifeh 69-70-71-72-73-74-75 Kathleen Hughes 1987 Jacobs*, John Jackson*, Geoff Large, Steve Leslie, Cliff Mick Ko'Cass 1976-77-78-79-80 Pat Hegarty 1988-89-90 (Retired) Balmain Referees Assn Scott Todd Madgwick*, Mick Manning, Peter Mortimer, Harold (resigned) Cliff Madgwick 1990-91-92-93-94 Operations Manager Bill Brown 1980-81-82 Graham Simmons 1995-96-97-98-99- Darren Mooney 2004-2006 Matthews*, Chris Karas, David Kelly, Myles Kennedy*, Jack Bob Carroll 1983-84-85-86-87-88- 2000-01-02-03 Jennie Webster 2007-2014 King, Mick Ko'Cass, Mick O'Keefe, Arthur McIlveen*, Tom 89-90-91-92-93-94 Lyn Phillis 2004-05 Sub Committees Middleton*, Leo Neylon*, Tony Newell, Maurie O'Brien, Joe Paul Egan 1995-96-97-98-99- General Manager RLFC & Finance Committee Palmer, Reg Patterson, Lyn Phillis, Ron Pursehouse, Roy 2000-01-02-03-04 Jennie Webster (General Manager) Rawson, Eric Richardson*, John Robertson, Arthur Robinson, Treasurers Junior League George Robinson*, Martin Ritter, Ron Ryan, Bob Siemsen, Frank Savage 1914-15-16-17-18-19-20 Presidents Michael Keech 2007-2010 (resigned) Life Members Committee Dennis Simmons, Graham Simmons, H Skinner, John Harold Matthews 1921-22 Paul Sironen 2010 (Acting) 2011-2013 Arthur Ballerum 1908-09-10-11-12-13-14- John Critchley (Chairman) Stanton, Jack Tagg*, John Stapleton, Ken Stapleton, Jack W L Young 1923-24-25-26 Jennie Webster 2014-continuing 15-16 M Cooney 1927-28 Jennie Webster (General Manager) Taylor*, Kevin Thatcher*, Colin Thew*, Ian Todd, Doug Frank Savage 1917-18-19 B Curran 1929-30-31 Mick Manning Vitnell*, Alan Watts, Bob Waterson, A Waterson, Athol James N Walsh 1920-21-22-23-24-25-26- D Cooksey 1932 Development Manager John Carrington Webster, Paul Wheelhouse, Ron Wicks, Billy Wise, Fred 28-29-40-41 L Crawley 1933-34 David Kelly 1997-2010 Woodbridge*, Stan Woodbridge* J McCarry 1927-1930-31-32-33 Allan Slarke 1935 Yvette Downey 2012-2013 Sydney Combined Competition Committee J Shaw 1934-35 Mitch Lewis 2014 J Connor 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42- Jennie Webster (General Manager) – Balmain Representative *Deceased Bill O'Connor 1935 43 A S Cochrane 1936-37-38-39 H McLeod 1944-45 Chairman L Crawley 1942-43 J Donovan 1946 Rules Committee Robert Henderson 2006-2010 (resigned) A Dawes 1944-45-46 Harry Chalk 1947-48-49-50-51-52 Jennie Webster (General Manager) John Critchley 2011-continuing Bert Hampstead 1947-48-49-50-51-52-53- A Harding 1949-50-51 Chris Karas 54 Bob Jones 1953-54-55 Behaviour Management Panel is an accomplished Sydney Austin Hoyle 1955-56-57-58 Arthur Robinson 1956-57-58-59-60-61 Patron John Critchley (Chairman) sporting journalist and author Robert McKinney 1959-60-61 Ron Pursehouse 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68 Mick Manning 1997-continuing Richard Kelly who is entering his 32nd year Bill Evans 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68- Reg Patterson 1969-70-71-72-73-74-75- 69-70 Charlie Khalifeh as Sports Editor of the award- 76 winning suburban newspaper Bob Waterson 1971-72-73-74-75-76-77 Phil Lloyd 1977-78-79 Mick Manning John Jackson 1978-79-80-81-82 Doug Vitnell 1980 Brian Johnston The Weekly Times. Ted Hellsten 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89- Myles Kennedy 1981-82-83 Bob Siemsen He is the Balmain Tigers rugby 90-91-92 Tony Newell 1984-85-86 league historian and a life Sid Coghlan 1993 Kathy Palmer 1986-87 member of both the Balmain Robert Henderson 1994-95-96-97-98-99- Sid Coghlan 1988-89-90-91 2000 Ernie Baldwin 1992-93-94-2002-03 Junior League and Leichhardt Bob Barnett 2001 (deceased) Tony Bietola 1995-96-97-98-99-2000- Wanderers Junior Rugby Bill Wise 2002-03-04 01 League Football Club. John Culbert 2005 (deceased) Chris Annison 2004-05 At the age of 55, Chris has had a lifetime involvement with the game – representing the Balmain Tigers where he still has strong Directors Jon Monroe 2007-08 (deceased) Michael Jorgensen 2014-2015 (resigned) ties and chalking up over 40 years experience in the Balmain Robert Gerrie 2008 Tony Bignold 2013- John Carrington 2006-2010 Junior League as both a player and writer. John Stapleton 2008-2012 David Durbin 2013- Debbie Chalmers 2006 Chris Woods 2008 Richard Kelly 2011- John Critchley 2006-08-09-10 Chris is the author of the book “From Fraser to Farah: The History of Michael Benson 2011-2012 Bob Siemsen 2006- Warwick Hilder 2006-07-08 Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” that was published during the Brett Wheelhouse 2009 Wes Gebara 2013- Gary Hinchliffe 2006-07 rugby league Centenary season. Frank Dunne 2009-2012 (resigned) Nick Speranza 2013- Steve Lavers 2006-07 Con Veneziano 2009-2012 (resigned) Ryhs Provan 2015- Peter Mortimer 2006 In 2011, he wrote the book “Friends for Life – The Leichhardt Aida Catalano 2010 Amenatave Rokomaqisa 2016- Mick O'Keefe 2006-2012 Wanderers Story” – a detailed history of one of Australia’s longest- Paul Jenson 2010 Leoni Barnett 2012- David Wilson 2006-2011 (resigned) established sporting clubs. Gabriel Georgy 2010-2011 Brian Johnston 2008- Chris Raheb 2006-2012 Joe Bainou 2012 Charlie Khalifeh 2012- Chris has also written the “History of Ryde Eastwood Hawks 1963- Chris Annison 2007-08-09 Philip Taylor 2006-2014 Scott Todd 2011- Ian Gibbeson 2007-08-09-10 2013” – a proud club that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Richard Jones 2009-2014

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Report to come... Esan Marsters and sisters Attaria and Siriah Marsters

Jennie Webster General Manager Balmain District Junior Rugby League WT Awards ute silence Adam Lees 1 min

Mitch the Cougar

Tina Marsters Volunteer of the Year Mateo Tatola Origin U16s

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Report to come... Esan Marsters and sisters Attaria and Siriah Marsters

Jennie Webster General Manager Balmain District Junior Rugby League WT Awards ute silence Adam Lees 1 min

Mitch the Cougar

Tina Marsters Volunteer of the Year Mateo Tatola Origin U16s

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RYDE EASTWOOD Football and Leagues Clubs have been loyal sponsors of the Balmain Junior League for over 50 years. The Hawks, who celebrated their Jubilee in 2013, are a club steeped in tradition and were regarded as the 'undisputed kings of semi-professional football.' The original 1963 Ryde Eastwood Hawks competed in the inaugural Inter District first grade competition and in 1964 were part of the re-named NSWRL Second Division. In 2005 the club began a partnership with the Balmain Tigers in the NSW KNOW Premier League and NSW Cup up until the 2014 season. For five decades they have supported local junior clubs participating in the ADVERT Keith Aggett - President Balmain Junior League. PAIN In 2014 The Leagues Club became a Major Sponsor of the entire Balmain Junior League by sponsoring the District for the cost of the Gow Gates Insurance Program. NEW KNOW The generosity of the Football Club and Leagues Club towards the children and families in the District has been nothing short of outstanding and we GAIN look forward to a long and rewarding relationship into the future.

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RYDE EASTWOOD Football and Leagues Clubs have been loyal sponsors of the Balmain Junior League for over 50 years. The Hawks, who celebrated their Jubilee in 2013, are a club steeped in tradition and were regarded as the 'undisputed kings of semi-professional football.' The original 1963 Ryde Eastwood Hawks competed in the inaugural Inter District first grade competition and in 1964 were part of the re-named NSWRL Second Division. In 2005 the club began a partnership with the Balmain Tigers in the NSW KNOW Premier League and NSW Cup up until the 2014 season. For five decades they have supported local junior clubs participating in the ADVERT Keith Aggett - President Balmain Junior League. PAIN In 2014 The Leagues Club became a Major Sponsor of the entire Balmain Junior League by sponsoring the District for the cost of the Gow Gates Insurance Program. NEW KNOW The generosity of the Football Club and Leagues Club towards the children and families in the District has been nothing short of outstanding and we GAIN look forward to a long and rewarding relationship into the future.

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As always, recognition must go to the many people who make it possible for the teams to take the field every week. Thank you to the Balmain Tigers Football Club, the Junior League Board, our major sponsors Tigers Five Dock and Sydney Markets, Ryde Eastwood Football and Leagues Clubs, J J Robertson Transport, Kimi Kimi Cleaning, Griffin Air Conditioning, Mojo Power for the outstanding support provided during the 2016 Representative season.

HAROLD MATTHEWS Congratulations to all of the Balmain players who gained selection in NSWRL Representative Teams, Schoolboy Representative teams, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Jarred Farlow, Louie Wests Tigers NYC train-on, and the Wests Tigers CUBS at the Rizk, Rod Farlow, Gavin Cowan, Billy Callaway, Joey McNicholas conclusion of the Junior Rep. competition. and Peter Mortimer for the never ending dedication, commitment and effort you all showed during the year. You all did a wonderful Thank you to all the people who make it possible for the boys to job and your commitment never waivered. train and play every week, I really don't know how to thank you all enough. Brian Murtagh, Dilhan our Physio who kept the boys on Back in February we took the Wests Tigers First Grade players to 13 outstanding Rugby League skill on show. Congratulations to Results: the field each week, our wonderful Leichhardt Oval volunteer staff schools in the area to talk about the NRL's initiative of “Wellbeing”. Ashfield Boys High School who were eventual winners on the day. We received some fantastic feedback on the way the players Round 1 Penrith draw 18-18; Round 2 vs Parramatta lost 22-18 ; (Barry Maguire, June Maguire, Norma Walters and Renee Simpson) conducted themselves and the thought put into their responses. The All Schools Carnival was held at Centennial Park and this year Round 3 vs South Sydney won 26-10; Round 4 vs Newcastle won and our loyal parents and supporters for their incredible They were a credit to the club. was divided into 2 divisions Under 14s and Under 16s. All games 30-18; Round 5 vs Canberra lost 25-24; Round 6 vs WSAS won 36- encouragement throughout the season. were played to a very high standard with Homebush Boys High 26; Round 7 vs Cronulla lost 48-16; Round 8 Bye; Round 9 vs I would also like to extend my condolences to those who have lost Primary Schools School taking out the Under 14's division and Strathfield South Illawarra lost 26-24. loved ones during the year. High School winning the Under 16's division. The Paul Sironen Shield continued to grow in 2016 but S G BALL Finally, a special thank you, as always to Paul Sironen, John unfortunately we lost some teams as we had to reschedule the This year we ran over 20 Backyard League programs in High event due to the wet weather. In the end we had 14 boys' teams Schools within the Balmain district as well as 5 Beyond the Goal Thank you to Michael Frain, Brett Wheelhouse, Glenn Smith, Wally Stapleton and the Balmain Football Club Board al well as Jennie across the Stage 2 and 3 competitions. As a part of Women in Post programs, teaching High School students about coaching Carpenter, Liam Roach, Michael Abdennour, Aaron Zimmerman Webster and th Balmain Junior League Board for the never ending League round, the Stage 3 girls played the final of the Steve Roach and refereeing Rugby League. A big thank you must go out to the and Bob Cooper for the unending dedication and effort shown help, support and guidance they give at all times. Shield during halftime of the Wests Tigers VS Cowboys game at students from Strathfield South High School who assisted the NRL during the year. You all did a wonderful job and your commitment Another great season for our wonderful Club! Leichhardt Oval. Congratulations to Putney PS who won the Stage at the State Legends Finals Day. never waivered. 3 Boys competition in extra time, Abbotsford PS in the Stage 2 Education Results boys and Holy Spirit in the Stage 3 girls competition. Congratulations to all schools who participated and again I must In 2016, the Development team ran a number of Coaching Courses Round 1 vs Penrith lost 36-16; Round 2 vs Parramatta won 26-24; Lyn Phillis thank Tim White and Holy Cross College, Ryde for hosting the day. for the Balmain Junior League including the Club Coach Course as Round 3 vs South Sydney lost 24-8; Round 4 vs Newcastle lost 42- District Rep. Secretary well as two Modified Club Coaching course with 130 people being 20; Round 5 vs Canberra won 36-28; Round 6 vs WSAS won 36-22; The backbone of our programs the NRL's Backyard league serviced. A level 1 Sports Trainer course was also conducted. Brett Round 7 vs Cronulla draw 20-20; Round 8 Bye; Round 9 vs Illawarra continued to grow in 2016 and we also introduced a Fundamental Kimmorley hosted the Balmain district update that was well lost 28-14 Movement skills program in line with the school curriculum. The program which targets the K – 2 school years was well received received by all attendees. I would personally like to thank the all boys, Harold Matthews and and has been a great way for the NRL to get into some of our more All students participating in any of our NRL programs received a S G Ball, for the way they conducted themselves throughout the cold schools. Wests Tigers show bag comprising of a Rugby League Ball, NRL season, it was an absolute pleasure. I would also like to thank the Sticker, and letter to the parents explaining the program we've ballboys for their assistance each and every week. It was a pleasure We held 3 Balmain League Tag Gala Days during Term 4 at George run. Included are also details of the nearest junior league club as to get to know you all. Kendall Park, Timbrell Park and Wentworth Park with 135 teams participating in the 3 events. These days were non - competitive well as a host of small items from the Wests Tigers and NRL. As always, I hope that all of the players take the knowledge and with each team playing at least 5 games on the day. 2016 has been very successful for the Balmain region across the experience they have gained working with such wonderful, board. I look forward to seeing some of the students who experienced staff and use it in the future to reach their full High Schools participated in a school program representing a Balmain Junior potential as players and young men. Good luck to you all and I In 2016, The Braith Anasta Cup saw 10 teams enter the 9 a side League club in 2017 hope you reach all of your personal goals in the future. competition. It was a wonderful day of Rugby League and it was great to see some students participating in Rugby League for the first time. Cheers, This year, the GIO Trophy was held at Leichhardt Oval with some Ryan Dunlop and Adam Hellyer

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As always, recognition must go to the many people who make it possible for the teams to take the field every week. Thank you to the Balmain Tigers Football Club, the Junior League Board, our major sponsors Tigers Five Dock and Sydney Markets, Ryde Eastwood Football and Leagues Clubs, J J Robertson Transport, Kimi Kimi Cleaning, Griffin Air Conditioning, Mojo Power for the outstanding support provided during the 2016 Representative season.

HAROLD MATTHEWS Congratulations to all of the Balmain players who gained selection in NSWRL Representative Teams, Schoolboy Representative teams, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Jarred Farlow, Louie Wests Tigers NYC train-on, and the Wests Tigers CUBS at the Rizk, Rod Farlow, Gavin Cowan, Billy Callaway, Joey McNicholas conclusion of the Junior Rep. competition. and Peter Mortimer for the never ending dedication, commitment and effort you all showed during the year. You all did a wonderful Thank you to all the people who make it possible for the boys to job and your commitment never waivered. train and play every week, I really don't know how to thank you all enough. Brian Murtagh, Dilhan our Physio who kept the boys on Back in February we took the Wests Tigers First Grade players to 13 outstanding Rugby League skill on show. Congratulations to Results: the field each week, our wonderful Leichhardt Oval volunteer staff schools in the area to talk about the NRL's initiative of “Wellbeing”. Ashfield Boys High School who were eventual winners on the day. We received some fantastic feedback on the way the players Round 1 Penrith draw 18-18; Round 2 vs Parramatta lost 22-18 ; (Barry Maguire, June Maguire, Norma Walters and Renee Simpson) conducted themselves and the thought put into their responses. The All Schools Carnival was held at Centennial Park and this year Round 3 vs South Sydney won 26-10; Round 4 vs Newcastle won and our loyal parents and supporters for their incredible They were a credit to the club. was divided into 2 divisions Under 14s and Under 16s. All games 30-18; Round 5 vs Canberra lost 25-24; Round 6 vs WSAS won 36- encouragement throughout the season. were played to a very high standard with Homebush Boys High 26; Round 7 vs Cronulla lost 48-16; Round 8 Bye; Round 9 vs I would also like to extend my condolences to those who have lost Primary Schools School taking out the Under 14's division and Strathfield South Illawarra lost 26-24. loved ones during the year. High School winning the Under 16's division. The Paul Sironen Shield continued to grow in 2016 but S G BALL Finally, a special thank you, as always to Paul Sironen, John unfortunately we lost some teams as we had to reschedule the This year we ran over 20 Backyard League programs in High event due to the wet weather. In the end we had 14 boys' teams Schools within the Balmain district as well as 5 Beyond the Goal Thank you to Michael Frain, Brett Wheelhouse, Glenn Smith, Wally Stapleton and the Balmain Football Club Board al well as Jennie across the Stage 2 and 3 competitions. As a part of Women in Post programs, teaching High School students about coaching Carpenter, Liam Roach, Michael Abdennour, Aaron Zimmerman Webster and th Balmain Junior League Board for the never ending League round, the Stage 3 girls played the final of the Steve Roach and refereeing Rugby League. A big thank you must go out to the and Bob Cooper for the unending dedication and effort shown help, support and guidance they give at all times. Shield during halftime of the Wests Tigers VS Cowboys game at students from Strathfield South High School who assisted the NRL during the year. You all did a wonderful job and your commitment Another great season for our wonderful Club! Leichhardt Oval. Congratulations to Putney PS who won the Stage at the State Legends Finals Day. never waivered. 3 Boys competition in extra time, Abbotsford PS in the Stage 2 Education Results boys and Holy Spirit in the Stage 3 girls competition. Congratulations to all schools who participated and again I must In 2016, the Development team ran a number of Coaching Courses Round 1 vs Penrith lost 36-16; Round 2 vs Parramatta won 26-24; Lyn Phillis thank Tim White and Holy Cross College, Ryde for hosting the day. for the Balmain Junior League including the Club Coach Course as Round 3 vs South Sydney lost 24-8; Round 4 vs Newcastle lost 42- District Rep. Secretary well as two Modified Club Coaching course with 130 people being 20; Round 5 vs Canberra won 36-28; Round 6 vs WSAS won 36-22; The backbone of our programs the NRL's Backyard league serviced. A level 1 Sports Trainer course was also conducted. Brett Round 7 vs Cronulla draw 20-20; Round 8 Bye; Round 9 vs Illawarra continued to grow in 2016 and we also introduced a Fundamental Kimmorley hosted the Balmain district update that was well lost 28-14 Movement skills program in line with the school curriculum. The program which targets the K – 2 school years was well received received by all attendees. I would personally like to thank the all boys, Harold Matthews and and has been a great way for the NRL to get into some of our more All students participating in any of our NRL programs received a S G Ball, for the way they conducted themselves throughout the cold schools. Wests Tigers show bag comprising of a Rugby League Ball, NRL season, it was an absolute pleasure. I would also like to thank the Sticker, and letter to the parents explaining the program we've ballboys for their assistance each and every week. It was a pleasure We held 3 Balmain League Tag Gala Days during Term 4 at George run. Included are also details of the nearest junior league club as to get to know you all. Kendall Park, Timbrell Park and Wentworth Park with 135 teams participating in the 3 events. These days were non - competitive well as a host of small items from the Wests Tigers and NRL. As always, I hope that all of the players take the knowledge and with each team playing at least 5 games on the day. 2016 has been very successful for the Balmain region across the experience they have gained working with such wonderful, board. I look forward to seeing some of the students who experienced staff and use it in the future to reach their full High Schools participated in a school program representing a Balmain Junior potential as players and young men. Good luck to you all and I In 2016, The Braith Anasta Cup saw 10 teams enter the 9 a side League club in 2017 hope you reach all of your personal goals in the future. competition. It was a wonderful day of Rugby League and it was great to see some students participating in Rugby League for the first time. Cheers, This year, the GIO Trophy was held at Leichhardt Oval with some Ryan Dunlop and Adam Hellyer

12 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 13 NRL Game Development Report Mick Manning

Young Hawks soar from footy field to your TV screen

A BATCH of North Ryde Hawks rugby league juniors have risen from anonymity to starring in a new multimedia campaign for the National Rugby League. After a successful 2016 season running around in the Balmain Junior League U/8s competition, the young Hawks were invited by the NRL to film a TV commercial for Play Junior League, a new campaign which hit screens around the country in late November to coincide with the launch of registration season. The North Ryde cubs starred with Channel 9 Footy Show personality Erin Molan, Fox Sports' Nathan Hindmarsh and Canberra Raiders star Blake Austin, simulating a post game interview which goes a little haywire when interrupted by enthusiastic junior players. The commercial features Amos Roberts Junior (as Dylan) along with a host of junior players including Jeremy McQuillen, who praises the speed of “Jimmy” (played by Issaq Karhani) and with in- game footage of Isaac D'Arrigo, Luca Guerrara, Chris Moala and Holly Toms. Many of the other Hawks players will find themselves in newspaper advertisements, online at NRL.com/play and in YouTube promotional adverts. The campaign was devised by the NRL to highlight the differences in the rules played at the junior levels to the game we all know and love. Life Membership For Popular Junior To view the commercial visit: www.NRL.com/play League Patron Mick Manning 2016 proved a bumper year for the North Ryde Hawks Junior Rugby League Club. STALWART Balmain Junior League official Mick Manning (pictured) has been bestowed with Life Membership of the NSW Junior Many of the above Hawks' players featured in The Footy Show's Rugby League. “Small Talk” segment back in June with team sponsor – legendary Australian rock band The Angels. Generous Mick, who has served 20 years as Balmain Junior League patron, was honoured for his outstanding contribution to the So it's probably no surprise they are taking all this fame on board game at grassroots level. with little interruption to their daily lives. It is deserved recognition for the Principal of Mannings Funerals, The changes are all about more game time, increased who has devoted a life time to fostering junior rugby league. opportunities with the ball and a positive learning environment, where players are rewarded for effort, rather than penalised for Mick's motto has always been: “As long as the kids are happy Mick, who sits on the Balmain Junior League Board of Directors, mistakes. playing rugby league and enjoying themselves, I'll support them devotes countless hours to grassroots football and can be found every day,” he revealed. most weekends encouraging youngsters from all age groups. It is part of a wider review of junior rugby league, with a focus on improving the under six and under seven years of age game “Just to see them playing matches with a smile on their face is Each year he donates medals to all the district's Mini League cubs experience, whilst continuing to develop the overall game what our great game is all about.” in the Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 ranks on Junior League Grand involvement for all levels both on and off the field. Final Day after participating in exhibition matches. Mick's involvement with the Balmain Junior League spans over 40 years as a player, coach and administrator. Modest Mick has always been a quiet achiever and does things with a minimum of fuss. He played his junior football with the Leichhardt Coaching Class from Under 10s to Under 18s with twin brother John during the A loyal servant, he can be spotted during the autumn/winter 1960s and early 1970s before taking on an administrative role with months at sporting grounds such as Birchgrove Oval, Blackmore the Leichhardt Juniors club. Oval, Frank Street Oval, King George Park, St Patricks College Dundas, Five Dock Park and Goddard Park on ground Mick was a tireless committeeman and Junior League delegate management duty giving encouragement to the next generation and served ten years as Club president – shaping the early careers of Tigers' talent. of former top graders Jacin Sinclair, Ben Kusto, Chad Halliday and Troy Perkins as well as current Wests Tigers skipper and NSW and Kangaroos prop Aaron Woods. For his sterling service, Mick received Life Membership of the Balmain Junior League and an Australian Sports Medal in 2000 for his enormous contribution to rugby league.

14 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 15 NRL Game Development Report Mick Manning

Young Hawks soar from footy field to your TV screen

A BATCH of North Ryde Hawks rugby league juniors have risen from anonymity to starring in a new multimedia campaign for the National Rugby League. After a successful 2016 season running around in the Balmain Junior League U/8s competition, the young Hawks were invited by the NRL to film a TV commercial for Play Junior League, a new campaign which hit screens around the country in late November to coincide with the launch of registration season. The North Ryde cubs starred with Channel 9 Footy Show personality Erin Molan, Fox Sports' Nathan Hindmarsh and Canberra Raiders star Blake Austin, simulating a post game interview which goes a little haywire when interrupted by enthusiastic junior players. The commercial features Amos Roberts Junior (as Dylan) along with a host of junior players including Jeremy McQuillen, who praises the speed of “Jimmy” (played by Issaq Karhani) and with in- game footage of Isaac D'Arrigo, Luca Guerrara, Chris Moala and Holly Toms. Many of the other Hawks players will find themselves in newspaper advertisements, online at NRL.com/play and in YouTube promotional adverts. The campaign was devised by the NRL to highlight the differences in the rules played at the junior levels to the game we all know and love. Life Membership For Popular Junior To view the commercial visit: www.NRL.com/play League Patron Mick Manning 2016 proved a bumper year for the North Ryde Hawks Junior Rugby League Club. STALWART Balmain Junior League official Mick Manning (pictured) has been bestowed with Life Membership of the NSW Junior Many of the above Hawks' players featured in The Footy Show's Rugby League. “Small Talk” segment back in June with team sponsor – legendary Australian rock band The Angels. Generous Mick, who has served 20 years as Balmain Junior League patron, was honoured for his outstanding contribution to the So it's probably no surprise they are taking all this fame on board game at grassroots level. with little interruption to their daily lives. It is deserved recognition for the Principal of Mannings Funerals, The changes are all about more game time, increased who has devoted a life time to fostering junior rugby league. opportunities with the ball and a positive learning environment, where players are rewarded for effort, rather than penalised for Mick's motto has always been: “As long as the kids are happy Mick, who sits on the Balmain Junior League Board of Directors, mistakes. playing rugby league and enjoying themselves, I'll support them devotes countless hours to grassroots football and can be found every day,” he revealed. most weekends encouraging youngsters from all age groups. It is part of a wider review of junior rugby league, with a focus on improving the under six and under seven years of age game “Just to see them playing matches with a smile on their face is Each year he donates medals to all the district's Mini League cubs experience, whilst continuing to develop the overall game what our great game is all about.” in the Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 ranks on Junior League Grand involvement for all levels both on and off the field. Final Day after participating in exhibition matches. Mick's involvement with the Balmain Junior League spans over 40 years as a player, coach and administrator. Modest Mick has always been a quiet achiever and does things with a minimum of fuss. He played his junior football with the Leichhardt Coaching Class from Under 10s to Under 18s with twin brother John during the A loyal servant, he can be spotted during the autumn/winter 1960s and early 1970s before taking on an administrative role with months at sporting grounds such as Birchgrove Oval, Blackmore the Leichhardt Juniors club. Oval, Frank Street Oval, King George Park, St Patricks College Dundas, Five Dock Park and Goddard Park on ground Mick was a tireless committeeman and Junior League delegate management duty giving encouragement to the next generation and served ten years as Club president – shaping the early careers of Tigers' talent. of former top graders Jacin Sinclair, Ben Kusto, Chad Halliday and Troy Perkins as well as current Wests Tigers skipper and NSW and Kangaroos prop Aaron Woods. For his sterling service, Mick received Life Membership of the Balmain Junior League and an Australian Sports Medal in 2000 for his enormous contribution to rugby league.

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Vintage performances by Old Boys in Battle of Leichhardt 2040 Cup

John Stapleton and K eith Barnes

Wanderers and Leichhardt Juniors Old Boys pictured L to R: Adam Thompson (event organiser), Josh Jeffery, Sean Doherty, Bronson Harrison, Josh Lewis, David Fauonuku, Jake Byrne and Matt Olsen. STORY MISSING RETIRED Kiwi international forward Bronson Harrison has fond like Harrison believes the event is a wonderful opportunity for ex- memories of his formative years with the Leichhardt Wanderers players to reconnect and support grass roots rugby league. Junior Rugby League Club. Wanderers' junior product Robbie Farah and Leichhardt Juniors' The Five Dock native was a budding star in the Balmain Junior favourite son Aaron Woods have thrown their support behind this Development teams when he struck up a friendship with another new initiative by both Leichhardt clubs to boost playing numbers promising cub named Robbie Farah. in the inner-west area. After serving his Wanderers' apprenticeship, Harrison went on to They offered their services for the day as assistant coaches for their establish himself in the NRL with Wests Tigers, Canberra and St former clubs. George-Illawarra - playing 196 top grade matches and also figuring in 12 Tests for New Zealand including the 2008 World Cup As both Leichhardt clubs have a strong Fijian influence through Final triumph over the Kangaroos. players and officials, raffle proceeds from the event went towards Fiji aid effort. Harrison returned to his old stamping ground on March 12 to participate in the Battle of Leichhardt Rugby League Festival at Participating Old Boys players pledged $100 each. Blackmore Oval. Former NRL referee Steve Lyons volunteered to officiate in the Old The powerhouse Kiwi lined up for the Wanderers against Boys match with Scott Shepherd and colourful touch judges Steve Leichhardt Juniors in the eagerly anticipated Old Boys clash for the Wilson and Tim Robinson. 2040 Cup – and rugby league was definitely the winner. Squads are: LEICHHARDT JUNIORS OLD BOYS - Sam Wara, Jake Close to $50,000 was raised on the day for the Leichhardt clubs as Byrne, Michael Takau, Michael Brincat, Clayton Byrne, Dean well as the Fiji Cyclone Appeal. Hutchison, Josh Lewis, David Faounuku, Livai Wara, Caine Wynyard, Greg Robertson, Rhys Stevenson and Pio Rokomaqisa; For the record, the charity match finished in a 22-all draw – the Interchange: Garth Smythe, Joash Savage, Jarrod Brown, Francis perfect result after a wonderful day of rugby league, said event Takau, Gary Young, Gerard Evans, Misha Hammond, Nick Koutzelas, organiser Adam Thompson. Vivien Tamaofa and Luke Anderson; Coach. Matt Olsen; Assistant Coach: Aaron Woods. “It was actually a humbling experience to have the whole community come together like they did,” he said. LEICHHARDT WANDERERS OLD BOYS - Darren Shepherd, James Ellender, Tony Politoni, Ben O'Reilly, Tim White, Marc Russell, Wanderers led 22-6 at the break before the Juniors rallied in the Damien Braumann, Dennis Gock, Lee Johnston, Sean O'Donovan, second half to snatch a draw. Bronson Harrison, Liam Burke, Richard Ngawini; Interchange: Dave Another former NRL star who participated on the day was Josh Arthurs, Dane Ryan, Jason Dougall, Josh Jeffery, Sean Doherty, Lewis, a talented half back/five eighth who played 25 first grade David Pangai, Paulie Young, Matt McDonald, Ricky El Ciano, Bryan matches for the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast. Staziak; Coach: Ken Stapleton; Assistant Coach: Robbie Farah. Lewis played for both Juniors and Wanderers as a youngster and

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Vintage performances by Old Boys in Battle of Leichhardt 2040 Cup

John Stapleton and K eith Barnes

Wanderers and Leichhardt Juniors Old Boys pictured L to R: Adam Thompson (event organiser), Josh Jeffery, Sean Doherty, Bronson Harrison, Josh Lewis, David Fauonuku, Jake Byrne and Matt Olsen. STORY MISSING RETIRED Kiwi international forward Bronson Harrison has fond like Harrison believes the event is a wonderful opportunity for ex- memories of his formative years with the Leichhardt Wanderers players to reconnect and support grass roots rugby league. Junior Rugby League Club. Wanderers' junior product Robbie Farah and Leichhardt Juniors' The Five Dock native was a budding star in the Balmain Junior favourite son Aaron Woods have thrown their support behind this Development teams when he struck up a friendship with another new initiative by both Leichhardt clubs to boost playing numbers promising cub named Robbie Farah. in the inner-west area. After serving his Wanderers' apprenticeship, Harrison went on to They offered their services for the day as assistant coaches for their establish himself in the NRL with Wests Tigers, Canberra and St former clubs. George-Illawarra - playing 196 top grade matches and also figuring in 12 Tests for New Zealand including the 2008 World Cup As both Leichhardt clubs have a strong Fijian influence through Final triumph over the Kangaroos. players and officials, raffle proceeds from the event went towards Fiji aid effort. Harrison returned to his old stamping ground on March 12 to participate in the Battle of Leichhardt Rugby League Festival at Participating Old Boys players pledged $100 each. Blackmore Oval. Former NRL referee Steve Lyons volunteered to officiate in the Old The powerhouse Kiwi lined up for the Wanderers against Boys match with Scott Shepherd and colourful touch judges Steve Leichhardt Juniors in the eagerly anticipated Old Boys clash for the Wilson and Tim Robinson. 2040 Cup – and rugby league was definitely the winner. Squads are: LEICHHARDT JUNIORS OLD BOYS - Sam Wara, Jake Close to $50,000 was raised on the day for the Leichhardt clubs as Byrne, Michael Takau, Michael Brincat, Clayton Byrne, Dean well as the Fiji Cyclone Appeal. Hutchison, Josh Lewis, David Faounuku, Livai Wara, Caine Wynyard, Greg Robertson, Rhys Stevenson and Pio Rokomaqisa; For the record, the charity match finished in a 22-all draw – the Interchange: Garth Smythe, Joash Savage, Jarrod Brown, Francis perfect result after a wonderful day of rugby league, said event Takau, Gary Young, Gerard Evans, Misha Hammond, Nick Koutzelas, organiser Adam Thompson. Vivien Tamaofa and Luke Anderson; Coach. Matt Olsen; Assistant Coach: Aaron Woods. “It was actually a humbling experience to have the whole community come together like they did,” he said. LEICHHARDT WANDERERS OLD BOYS - Darren Shepherd, James Ellender, Tony Politoni, Ben O'Reilly, Tim White, Marc Russell, Wanderers led 22-6 at the break before the Juniors rallied in the Damien Braumann, Dennis Gock, Lee Johnston, Sean O'Donovan, second half to snatch a draw. Bronson Harrison, Liam Burke, Richard Ngawini; Interchange: Dave Another former NRL star who participated on the day was Josh Arthurs, Dane Ryan, Jason Dougall, Josh Jeffery, Sean Doherty, Lewis, a talented half back/five eighth who played 25 first grade David Pangai, Paulie Young, Matt McDonald, Ricky El Ciano, Bryan matches for the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast. Staziak; Coach: Ken Stapleton; Assistant Coach: Robbie Farah. Lewis played for both Juniors and Wanderers as a youngster and

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BALMAIN JUNIOR LEAGUE LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Life membership pins for Tigers' Junior League stalwarts

BALMAIN Junior League stalwarts Geoff Large and Frank Dunne During this period Frank commenced representing Balmain as a have been bestowed with Life Membership of the Balmain Junior hooker in two consecutive Jersey Flegg Grand Finals. SPARE PAGE League. He was a member of the Tigers' 1982 Jersey Flegg Cup U/18 The tireless duo are pictured with Balmain Football Club chairman winning side that defeated Cronulla in the Grand Final at the old Dr Les Glen, BJL patron Mick Manning, BJL chairman John Sydney Sports Ground and backed up the following season to help Critchley, Tigers' director Danny Stapleton and BJL life member Balmain reach the trophy decider against Canterbury. Jack King after receiving their life membership pins at this year's Balmain Junior League AGM at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Frank went on to play three successive seasons with Balmain's Presidents Cup teams and was named Most Valuable Player in GEOFF LARGE has had a long-time involvement with the Balmain 1986. He was graded by the Balmain District Club in 1984 and Junior League that dates back to 1953, when he was a ball boy for helped the Third Grade side reach the finals. the Balmain Sports Store D Grade team. The wily hooker also starred for the all conquering Wanderers' He began his playing career as a talented half back with Balmain Colts on their history-making tour of England in 1985. Shamrocks in 1954 and in 1955 was a member of the undefeated Rozelle CYO D Grade side. Post playing, Frank assisted Balmain Junior Cup coach Barry Donnelly as a statistician during his Junior League and grade In 1956 he lined up for Drummoyne D Grade team before starting coaching years in the early 1990s. an association with the famous Rozelle Codocks JRLFC in 1957 as a D Grade player. He also joined the Leichhardt Wanderers committee in the mid 1990s, quickly becoming the Club's treasurer in 1999. Geoff played B & C Grade with the club from 1958 to 1960 before captaining the Codocks A Reserve Grade premiership-winning Frank has served on the committee since and held an executive team in 1961. position for the past 10 seasons. Six years later he joined the Birchgrove Scorpions JRLFC (1967) During this time Frank was elected by the Wanderers Club to sit on and was elected Vice President in 1968. the Balmain Junior League Board, a position he held from 2008 to 2012. The following season in 1969, Geoff was named President and went on to serve the Scorpions for 16 years as a coach and He worked closely with his fellow Board Directors at this time as administrator until the club disbanded in 1983. the Junior League headed in a new direction - becoming part of the NSWRL Combined Inner City competitions. A life member of the Scorpions, Geoff served as Birchgrove's president for 16 years and as a club delegate on the BJL Frank commenced coaching Mini League teams in 1983 and has committee. done so continually for the past three decades. Since then he has helped immensely with the archiving of the At this year's Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Leichhardt Balmain District Football Club and Balmain Junior League. Oval, wily Frank coached the Wanderers to an U/9 Div 3 premiership after a 20-8 victory over Five Dock RSL. FRANK DUNNE has a long time involvement with the Balmain Junior League that dates back to the mid 1970s as a player with St It was his first coaching success since guiding the Wanderers to an Augustine's Balmain and Birchgrove Scorpions. U/17s premiership in the Combined Balmain/St George competition back in 1990. According to Frank, his move to the Leichhardt Wanderers Club in the early 1980s proved a “life changer.” Frank remains a valuable asset to the Wanderers and Balmain Junior League.

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BALMAIN JUNIOR LEAGUE LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Life membership pins for Tigers' Junior League stalwarts

BALMAIN Junior League stalwarts Geoff Large and Frank Dunne During this period Frank commenced representing Balmain as a have been bestowed with Life Membership of the Balmain Junior hooker in two consecutive Jersey Flegg Grand Finals. SPARE PAGE League. He was a member of the Tigers' 1982 Jersey Flegg Cup U/18 The tireless duo are pictured with Balmain Football Club chairman winning side that defeated Cronulla in the Grand Final at the old Dr Les Glen, BJL patron Mick Manning, BJL chairman John Sydney Sports Ground and backed up the following season to help Critchley, Tigers' director Danny Stapleton and BJL life member Balmain reach the trophy decider against Canterbury. Jack King after receiving their life membership pins at this year's Balmain Junior League AGM at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Frank went on to play three successive seasons with Balmain's Presidents Cup teams and was named Most Valuable Player in GEOFF LARGE has had a long-time involvement with the Balmain 1986. He was graded by the Balmain District Club in 1984 and Junior League that dates back to 1953, when he was a ball boy for helped the Third Grade side reach the finals. the Balmain Sports Store D Grade team. The wily hooker also starred for the all conquering Wanderers' He began his playing career as a talented half back with Balmain Colts on their history-making tour of England in 1985. Shamrocks in 1954 and in 1955 was a member of the undefeated Rozelle CYO D Grade side. Post playing, Frank assisted Balmain Junior Cup coach Barry Donnelly as a statistician during his Junior League and grade In 1956 he lined up for Drummoyne D Grade team before starting coaching years in the early 1990s. an association with the famous Rozelle Codocks JRLFC in 1957 as a D Grade player. He also joined the Leichhardt Wanderers committee in the mid 1990s, quickly becoming the Club's treasurer in 1999. Geoff played B & C Grade with the club from 1958 to 1960 before captaining the Codocks A Reserve Grade premiership-winning Frank has served on the committee since and held an executive team in 1961. position for the past 10 seasons. Six years later he joined the Birchgrove Scorpions JRLFC (1967) During this time Frank was elected by the Wanderers Club to sit on and was elected Vice President in 1968. the Balmain Junior League Board, a position he held from 2008 to 2012. The following season in 1969, Geoff was named President and went on to serve the Scorpions for 16 years as a coach and He worked closely with his fellow Board Directors at this time as administrator until the club disbanded in 1983. the Junior League headed in a new direction - becoming part of the NSWRL Combined Inner City competitions. A life member of the Scorpions, Geoff served as Birchgrove's president for 16 years and as a club delegate on the BJL Frank commenced coaching Mini League teams in 1983 and has committee. done so continually for the past three decades. Since then he has helped immensely with the archiving of the At this year's Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Leichhardt Balmain District Football Club and Balmain Junior League. Oval, wily Frank coached the Wanderers to an U/9 Div 3 premiership after a 20-8 victory over Five Dock RSL. FRANK DUNNE has a long time involvement with the Balmain Junior League that dates back to the mid 1970s as a player with St It was his first coaching success since guiding the Wanderers to an Augustine's Balmain and Birchgrove Scorpions. U/17s premiership in the Combined Balmain/St George competition back in 1990. According to Frank, his move to the Leichhardt Wanderers Club in the early 1980s proved a “life changer.” Frank remains a valuable asset to the Wanderers and Balmain Junior League.

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RYDE EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB CLUB PERSONS OF THE YEAR AWARD JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS APPRECIATION BALMAIN Junior League's hardest working officials were recognised with the 19th annual Club Volunteer of the Year CONCORD Burwood United Wolves were crowned Balmain Junior BALMAIN Junior League chairman John Critchley BALMAIN Tigers legend Paul Sironen presented Ryde Awards presented at the Tigers' Annual Awards Dinner at Ryde League Junior Club Champions in 2016. Pictured is Vice President presents Holy Cross Rhinos JRLFC secretary Brad Wilson Eastwood Football Club stalwart and RELC president Keith Eastwood Leagues Club. Terry Roeder holding the Junior Club Championship trophy with BJL with the 2016 Balmain Junior League Senior Club Aggett with a framed Tigers jumper at this year's Tigers Awards chairman John Critchley at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Championship Shield at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club in appreciation of Ryde Widely respected BJL patron Mick Manning presented the 2016 Eastwood Leagues Club. Eastwood Leagues Club. Eastwood Leagues Club's ongoing sponsorship and support of awardees with their plaques. He is pictured centre with this year's Balmain Junior League. recipients Tina Marsters (Balmain PCYC); Ross Mignacca (Carlingford Cougars); Terry Roeder (Concord Burwood); Sarkis Draybi (Dundas Shamrocks); Wes Gebara (Enfield Federals); Joe Dougall (Five Dock RSL); Brad Wilson (Holy Cross Rhinos); Lia Rokomaqisa (Leichhardt Juniors); David Foster (Leichhardt Wanderers); Graham Condon (North Ryde Hawks - accepted by Sarah Hillier) and Anthony Harb (Strathfield Raiders).

KEVIN O'KEEFE MEMORIAL TROPHY Tigers Club Person Of The Year

LEADING coach Michael Frain is this year's recipient of the Kevin O'Keefe Memorial Club Person of the Year Trophy. The hard-working mentor earned the award for his tremendous service to the Tigers fraternity at various rugby league levels. Frain is pictured receiving his award from Balmain Football Club Director James Myatt at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. During a hectic 2016 season, the dedicated Frain devoted many hours coaching GEORGE THOMPSON MEMORIAL the Balmain S.G Ball U/18 junior representative team; assisting Wests Tigers' NSW Intrust Super Cup coach Paul Stringer and coaching Dundas Shamrocks teams in Volunteer Of The Year Trophy the Balmain Junior League.

CARLINGFORD Cougars' hard working president Ross Mignacca Tigers legend Paul Sironen said Frain was a deserved recipient of the award for his and industrious Balmain Police Boys official Tina Marsters are the enormous contribution to the club both on and off the field. joint winners of the 2016 George Thompson Memorial Volunteer “Michael continues to go above and beyond the call of his coaching duties and is a of the Year Trophy. JOHN KELLY MEMORIAL real asset to our organisation,” revealed the former NSW and Kangaroos forward Ross and Tina are the 19th recipients of this prestigious award who is the Balmain Fundraising & Sponsorship Manager. that perpetuates the memory of George Thompson, a great Quiet Achiever Award “The important work he does behind the scenes with our graded State Cup players Tigers' administrator who lost a brave battle with cancer in 1997. DEDICATED Balmain conditioner Billy Callaway (pictured) and S.G Ball squad and at grassroots level with the Shamrocks just has to be seen They are pictured receiving their award from long serving received the John Kelly Memorial Quiet Achiever Award for to be believed.” Balmain Junior League patron Mick Manning. his wholehearted efforts in 2016. The former Tigers' NSW State Cup utility back has devoted much of his spare time Frain, who has more than ten years of coaching experience, will again guide the Tina has made an enormous contribution to the Police Boys in to fostering grassroots football as a trainer/conditioner fortunes of the Balmain S.G Ball team in 2017. various roles while Ross, who played his junior football with the with the Balmain junior representative squads. Coppers, has been a driving force behind the rejuvenated Cougars club.

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RYDE EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB CLUB PERSONS OF THE YEAR AWARD JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS APPRECIATION BALMAIN Junior League's hardest working officials were recognised with the 19th annual Club Volunteer of the Year CONCORD Burwood United Wolves were crowned Balmain Junior BALMAIN Junior League chairman John Critchley BALMAIN Tigers legend Paul Sironen presented Ryde Awards presented at the Tigers' Annual Awards Dinner at Ryde League Junior Club Champions in 2016. Pictured is Vice President presents Holy Cross Rhinos JRLFC secretary Brad Wilson Eastwood Football Club stalwart and RELC president Keith Eastwood Leagues Club. Terry Roeder holding the Junior Club Championship trophy with BJL with the 2016 Balmain Junior League Senior Club Aggett with a framed Tigers jumper at this year's Tigers Awards chairman John Critchley at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Championship Shield at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club in appreciation of Ryde Widely respected BJL patron Mick Manning presented the 2016 Eastwood Leagues Club. Eastwood Leagues Club. Eastwood Leagues Club's ongoing sponsorship and support of awardees with their plaques. He is pictured centre with this year's Balmain Junior League. recipients Tina Marsters (Balmain PCYC); Ross Mignacca (Carlingford Cougars); Terry Roeder (Concord Burwood); Sarkis Draybi (Dundas Shamrocks); Wes Gebara (Enfield Federals); Joe Dougall (Five Dock RSL); Brad Wilson (Holy Cross Rhinos); Lia Rokomaqisa (Leichhardt Juniors); David Foster (Leichhardt Wanderers); Graham Condon (North Ryde Hawks - accepted by Sarah Hillier) and Anthony Harb (Strathfield Raiders).

KEVIN O'KEEFE MEMORIAL TROPHY Tigers Club Person Of The Year

LEADING coach Michael Frain is this year's recipient of the Kevin O'Keefe Memorial Club Person of the Year Trophy. The hard-working mentor earned the award for his tremendous service to the Tigers fraternity at various rugby league levels. Frain is pictured receiving his award from Balmain Football Club Director James Myatt at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. During a hectic 2016 season, the dedicated Frain devoted many hours coaching GEORGE THOMPSON MEMORIAL the Balmain S.G Ball U/18 junior representative team; assisting Wests Tigers' NSW Intrust Super Cup coach Paul Stringer and coaching Dundas Shamrocks teams in Volunteer Of The Year Trophy the Balmain Junior League.

CARLINGFORD Cougars' hard working president Ross Mignacca Tigers legend Paul Sironen said Frain was a deserved recipient of the award for his and industrious Balmain Police Boys official Tina Marsters are the enormous contribution to the club both on and off the field. joint winners of the 2016 George Thompson Memorial Volunteer “Michael continues to go above and beyond the call of his coaching duties and is a of the Year Trophy. JOHN KELLY MEMORIAL real asset to our organisation,” revealed the former NSW and Kangaroos forward Ross and Tina are the 19th recipients of this prestigious award who is the Balmain Fundraising & Sponsorship Manager. that perpetuates the memory of George Thompson, a great Quiet Achiever Award “The important work he does behind the scenes with our graded State Cup players Tigers' administrator who lost a brave battle with cancer in 1997. DEDICATED Balmain conditioner Billy Callaway (pictured) and S.G Ball squad and at grassroots level with the Shamrocks just has to be seen They are pictured receiving their award from long serving received the John Kelly Memorial Quiet Achiever Award for to be believed.” Balmain Junior League patron Mick Manning. his wholehearted efforts in 2016. The former Tigers' NSW State Cup utility back has devoted much of his spare time Frain, who has more than ten years of coaching experience, will again guide the Tina has made an enormous contribution to the Police Boys in to fostering grassroots football as a trainer/conditioner fortunes of the Balmain S.G Ball team in 2017. various roles while Ross, who played his junior football with the with the Balmain junior representative squads. Coppers, has been a driving force behind the rejuvenated Cougars club.

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BEN ELIAS JACK KING JAN CARROLL U/14 PLAYER OF YEAR TROPHY TROPHY MEMORIAL TROPHY U16 Player Of U/17 Player Of PROMISING Holy Cross forward Zayn Wilkins is the inaugural recipient of the Ben Elias U/14 Player of the Year Award. The Year The Year The hard working lock is pictured receiving his award from legendary Balmain forward Paul Sironen at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. SKILFUL Leichhardt VERSATILE Holy Cross utility Wanderers five eighth back Curtis Wilson is the Wilkins inspired team mates with strong performances in the Sydney Combined Under 14 Lachlan Ilias is the winner of the Jan Carroll Div 1 competition in 2016 and helped the Rhinos reach the Minor Semi Final against recipient of the Jack King Memorial Trophy for the Bankstown Bulls. Trophy for the Balmain district's Under 17 Player of Junior League U/16 Player the Year. Zayn is a forward lynchpin in Balmain's U/16 Harold Matthews Cup representative team in ear of the Year. 2017 and has impressed with non-stop displays in the early Junior Cup rounds. eague Player of the Y The elusive Wilson starred in U14 Junior L rophy Ben Elias T The talented cub is the Rhinos' all conquering pictured receiving his U/17 premiership-winning award from stalwart Jack team that toppled Bass Hill PAUL SIRONEN King at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Broncos 38-24 in the Combined Sydney Div 1 Grand Final in 2016 at Leichhardt Oval. U/15 PLAYER OF YEAR TROPHY Lachlan proved a model of consistency for the Wanderers U/16 team in the Sydney Combined competition, steering the club to A capable cub who is adept at playing fullback, centre, five eighth, VERSATILE Dundas Shamrocks cub Joshua Rizk is the inaugural winner of the Paul Sironen the finals series with stand out performances. half back or hooker, young Curtis has shown his value at both club U/15 Player of the Year Award. and junior representative level. Along the way he represented Balmain in the U/16 Harold The talented utility is pictured receiving his award from all time Balmain forward great Paul Matthews Cup series and impressed keen judges with his clever Wilson's dashing displays have earned him U/16 Harold Matthews Sironen himself at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. ball skills in elite company. Cup and U/18 S.G Ball Cup honours with Balmain in recent years Joshua is one of the best young prospects to emerge from the Shamrocks' junior nursery and the tag of 'jack of all trades.' It was a natural progression for young Ilias, who earlier left his and has enjoyed premiership and trophy success since starting in the club's Mini League mark in the Tigers' U/13, U/14 and U/15 Development Squads. Curtis hails from fine sporting stock – his father Brad Wilson (the ranks. current Rhinos' Club secretary) played nine first grade matches at The Year 11 Trinity Grammar student started his Balmain Junior A fierce competitor with skill and courage, Joshua continues to perform strongly for Dundas centre for St George in 1981-82 while his famous uncle Ken Wilson League career with Balmain Police Boys JRLFC during the in the Sydney Combined competitions. is regarded one of the game's all time great goalkickers. Centenary season of 2008 and spent two seasons in the club's U/8 and U/9 Mini Mod Football ranks. Ken, a classy rugby league five eighth or half back with Newtown, He took out the Ryde-Eastwood Tigers Development Squad U/14 Rising Star Award in 2015 U15 Junior L eague Play and already has made an impact with the Balmain U/16 Harold Matthews Cup team in 2017. er of the Y Penrith and Port Kembla, set points-scoring records with the Jets Paul Sironen T ear He linked with the Wanderers in 2010 and later figured in the rophy and Panthers during the 1970s. He also came on as a replacement So impressive was Joshua in his rookie season of Harold Matthews Cup in 2016, he collected club's U/11 and U/12 premiership-winning sides that defeated for Newtown in the 1981 Grand Final against Parramatta at the the Tigers' Best & Fairest award – an outstanding achievement by the Dundas youngster. Dundas Shamrocks in consecutive Grand Finals. SCG. Lachlan has proved a vital cog for the Wanderers in recent seasons, Curtis' grandfather Danny Wilson was a legendary ruck rover with spearheading the red and blacks' finals campaigns and was Sydney Naval Australian Rules Club during the 1950s and '60s and blooded in Balmain's U/18 S.G Ball Cup squad for 2017. HARRY QUINLAN MEMORIAL TROPHY earned 15 caps for NSW. Wilson senior won two premierships with The promising colt has shown his versatility in the early rounds by Sydney Naval and was inducted into the NSW/ACT Hall of Fame in POWERFUL centre Mosese Suli is this year's recipient of the Harry improvement in the 18- filling in capably for injured star hooker and skipper Bennett 2006. Quinlan Memorial Trophy for the best and fairest player in the year-old.�� Wheelhouse and gives Michael Frain's high flying cubs strong The Wilson family bloodlines in AFL are strong with Ken also 2016 Balmain S.G Ball team. utility value in this year's campaign. “We've been keeping a representing NSW in Australian Rules as an U/18 junior and Curtis' Suli, a NSW U/16 representative who sparked the Tigers attack close eye on him for a Past winners of the Jack King Trophy include: John Kaho (Burwood elder brother Matthew firmly entrenched as a winger in the with his bustling runs and work rate, is pictured receiving his little while now, so it's United); Grant Benjamin (Leichhardt Juniors); Abe Allamaddine Sydney Swans Reserves team. award from Wests Tigers' talent scout Warren McDonnell at the really great that we've (Leichhardt Juniors); Ben Critchley (Five Dock RSL); Josh Jeffery Matthew is also a skiful middle player with the Australian U/20 Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. been able to secure (Leichhardt Wanderers); Willie Tupou (Wanderers); Bronson touch football team with Curtis a Ryde Eastwood representative Moses at Wests Tigers,” Harrison (Wanderers); Ewen Cameron (Wanderers); Nick Tice The exciting cub recently signed a lucrative three year deal that while mum Simone is a great stalwart of the Hawks' Touch Football Taylor said. (Leichhardt Juniors); Daniel Casa (Holy Cross); Nathan Plummer Association. will see him remain with Wests Tigers until the end of the 2020 (Holy Cross); Tim Bennetts (Carlingford Cougars); Drew Laing (Holy season. “Anyone who has Cross); Brodie Monroe (Five Dock RSL); Curtis Sironen (Dundas Curtis has inherited the goal kicking skills of his grandfather watched him in our Suli played with Fairfield United before playing both Harold Shamrocks); Andrew Kazzi (Wanderers); Peter Semaan (Enfield Danny, father Brad and uncle Ken and has booted a swag of goals junior representative Federals); Pifeleti Pifeleti (Holy Cross), Bradley Cincotta (Dundas from all parts of the ground at schoolboy, club and rep level. Matthews (U/16s) and S.G Ball Cup (U/18s) for Balmain, teams has had their eye progressing through to the Tigers' U/20 ranks in 2016 at just 17 Shamrocks); Ryan Papenhuyzen (Dundas Shamrocks) and Luke on him, and while his Hodge (Holy Cross). Previous winners of the Jan Carroll Trophy include Solomon years of age. size and strength obviously stand out, it's been his awareness of Haumono (Concord United), Chad Lee and Rhys Stevenson The strong running back played two Holden Cup games and where to be and what to do in the games and pre-season training (Leichhardt Juniors); Josh Jeffery, Damien Braumann and Richard scored tries in the Tigers' wins over Melbourne and Canberra. that has really impressed the coaching staff and has us all really Ngawini (Wanderers), Matthew Mizzi and Sebastian Vourlos (Holy excited.�� Cross), Kyle Lovett (Leichhardt Juniors), Daniel Vasek (Dundas He was also initially selected in the NSW Under 18s squad for Shamrocks); Alex Zarounas (Leichhardt Wanderers), Richard 2016.�� “We're looking forward to having him in and around our NRL Coorey (Enfield Federals), Jack Wheelhouse (Holy Cross), Frank group over the next few years, because we know that everything Tanginoa (Concord-Burwood) and Jayden Hughes (Carlingford Wests Tigers Head Coach Jason Taylor said that he looked forward he gains there will only help him further,” he said.� Cougars). to seeing Suli develop further at the Club, having seen a rapid

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BEN ELIAS JACK KING JAN CARROLL U/14 PLAYER OF YEAR TROPHY TROPHY MEMORIAL TROPHY U16 Player Of U/17 Player Of PROMISING Holy Cross forward Zayn Wilkins is the inaugural recipient of the Ben Elias U/14 Player of the Year Award. The Year The Year The hard working lock is pictured receiving his award from legendary Balmain forward Paul Sironen at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. SKILFUL Leichhardt VERSATILE Holy Cross utility Wanderers five eighth back Curtis Wilson is the Wilkins inspired team mates with strong performances in the Sydney Combined Under 14 Lachlan Ilias is the winner of the Jan Carroll Div 1 competition in 2016 and helped the Rhinos reach the Minor Semi Final against recipient of the Jack King Memorial Trophy for the Bankstown Bulls. Trophy for the Balmain district's Under 17 Player of Junior League U/16 Player the Year. Zayn is a forward lynchpin in Balmain's U/16 Harold Matthews Cup representative team in ear of the Year. 2017 and has impressed with non-stop displays in the early Junior Cup rounds. eague Player of the Y The elusive Wilson starred in U14 Junior L rophy Ben Elias T The talented cub is the Rhinos' all conquering pictured receiving his U/17 premiership-winning award from stalwart Jack team that toppled Bass Hill PAUL SIRONEN King at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Broncos 38-24 in the Combined Sydney Div 1 Grand Final in 2016 at Leichhardt Oval. U/15 PLAYER OF YEAR TROPHY Lachlan proved a model of consistency for the Wanderers U/16 team in the Sydney Combined competition, steering the club to A capable cub who is adept at playing fullback, centre, five eighth, VERSATILE Dundas Shamrocks cub Joshua Rizk is the inaugural winner of the Paul Sironen the finals series with stand out performances. half back or hooker, young Curtis has shown his value at both club U/15 Player of the Year Award. and junior representative level. Along the way he represented Balmain in the U/16 Harold The talented utility is pictured receiving his award from all time Balmain forward great Paul Matthews Cup series and impressed keen judges with his clever Wilson's dashing displays have earned him U/16 Harold Matthews Sironen himself at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. ball skills in elite company. Cup and U/18 S.G Ball Cup honours with Balmain in recent years Joshua is one of the best young prospects to emerge from the Shamrocks' junior nursery and the tag of 'jack of all trades.' It was a natural progression for young Ilias, who earlier left his and has enjoyed premiership and trophy success since starting in the club's Mini League mark in the Tigers' U/13, U/14 and U/15 Development Squads. Curtis hails from fine sporting stock – his father Brad Wilson (the ranks. current Rhinos' Club secretary) played nine first grade matches at The Year 11 Trinity Grammar student started his Balmain Junior A fierce competitor with skill and courage, Joshua continues to perform strongly for Dundas centre for St George in 1981-82 while his famous uncle Ken Wilson League career with Balmain Police Boys JRLFC during the in the Sydney Combined competitions. is regarded one of the game's all time great goalkickers. Centenary season of 2008 and spent two seasons in the club's U/8 and U/9 Mini Mod Football ranks. Ken, a classy rugby league five eighth or half back with Newtown, He took out the Ryde-Eastwood Tigers Development Squad U/14 Rising Star Award in 2015 U15 Junior L eague Play and already has made an impact with the Balmain U/16 Harold Matthews Cup team in 2017. er of the Y Penrith and Port Kembla, set points-scoring records with the Jets Paul Sironen T ear He linked with the Wanderers in 2010 and later figured in the rophy and Panthers during the 1970s. He also came on as a replacement So impressive was Joshua in his rookie season of Harold Matthews Cup in 2016, he collected club's U/11 and U/12 premiership-winning sides that defeated for Newtown in the 1981 Grand Final against Parramatta at the the Tigers' Best & Fairest award – an outstanding achievement by the Dundas youngster. Dundas Shamrocks in consecutive Grand Finals. SCG. Lachlan has proved a vital cog for the Wanderers in recent seasons, Curtis' grandfather Danny Wilson was a legendary ruck rover with spearheading the red and blacks' finals campaigns and was Sydney Naval Australian Rules Club during the 1950s and '60s and blooded in Balmain's U/18 S.G Ball Cup squad for 2017. HARRY QUINLAN MEMORIAL TROPHY earned 15 caps for NSW. Wilson senior won two premierships with The promising colt has shown his versatility in the early rounds by Sydney Naval and was inducted into the NSW/ACT Hall of Fame in POWERFUL centre Mosese Suli is this year's recipient of the Harry improvement in the 18- filling in capably for injured star hooker and skipper Bennett 2006. Quinlan Memorial Trophy for the best and fairest player in the year-old.�� Wheelhouse and gives Michael Frain's high flying cubs strong The Wilson family bloodlines in AFL are strong with Ken also 2016 Balmain S.G Ball team. utility value in this year's campaign. “We've been keeping a representing NSW in Australian Rules as an U/18 junior and Curtis' Suli, a NSW U/16 representative who sparked the Tigers attack close eye on him for a Past winners of the Jack King Trophy include: John Kaho (Burwood elder brother Matthew firmly entrenched as a winger in the with his bustling runs and work rate, is pictured receiving his little while now, so it's United); Grant Benjamin (Leichhardt Juniors); Abe Allamaddine Sydney Swans Reserves team. award from Wests Tigers' talent scout Warren McDonnell at the really great that we've (Leichhardt Juniors); Ben Critchley (Five Dock RSL); Josh Jeffery Matthew is also a skiful middle player with the Australian U/20 Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. been able to secure (Leichhardt Wanderers); Willie Tupou (Wanderers); Bronson touch football team with Curtis a Ryde Eastwood representative Moses at Wests Tigers,” Harrison (Wanderers); Ewen Cameron (Wanderers); Nick Tice The exciting cub recently signed a lucrative three year deal that while mum Simone is a great stalwart of the Hawks' Touch Football Taylor said. (Leichhardt Juniors); Daniel Casa (Holy Cross); Nathan Plummer Association. will see him remain with Wests Tigers until the end of the 2020 (Holy Cross); Tim Bennetts (Carlingford Cougars); Drew Laing (Holy season. “Anyone who has Cross); Brodie Monroe (Five Dock RSL); Curtis Sironen (Dundas Curtis has inherited the goal kicking skills of his grandfather watched him in our Suli played with Fairfield United before playing both Harold Shamrocks); Andrew Kazzi (Wanderers); Peter Semaan (Enfield Danny, father Brad and uncle Ken and has booted a swag of goals junior representative Federals); Pifeleti Pifeleti (Holy Cross), Bradley Cincotta (Dundas from all parts of the ground at schoolboy, club and rep level. Matthews (U/16s) and S.G Ball Cup (U/18s) for Balmain, teams has had their eye progressing through to the Tigers' U/20 ranks in 2016 at just 17 Shamrocks); Ryan Papenhuyzen (Dundas Shamrocks) and Luke on him, and while his Hodge (Holy Cross). Previous winners of the Jan Carroll Trophy include Solomon years of age. size and strength obviously stand out, it's been his awareness of Haumono (Concord United), Chad Lee and Rhys Stevenson The strong running back played two Holden Cup games and where to be and what to do in the games and pre-season training (Leichhardt Juniors); Josh Jeffery, Damien Braumann and Richard scored tries in the Tigers' wins over Melbourne and Canberra. that has really impressed the coaching staff and has us all really Ngawini (Wanderers), Matthew Mizzi and Sebastian Vourlos (Holy excited.�� Cross), Kyle Lovett (Leichhardt Juniors), Daniel Vasek (Dundas He was also initially selected in the NSW Under 18s squad for Shamrocks); Alex Zarounas (Leichhardt Wanderers), Richard 2016.�� “We're looking forward to having him in and around our NRL Coorey (Enfield Federals), Jack Wheelhouse (Holy Cross), Frank group over the next few years, because we know that everything Tanginoa (Concord-Burwood) and Jayden Hughes (Carlingford Wests Tigers Head Coach Jason Taylor said that he looked forward he gains there will only help him further,” he said.� Cougars). to seeing Suli develop further at the Club, having seen a rapid

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ADAM GARDINER MEMORIAL TROPHY

RISING Balmain lock Kobe Thorson is the eleventh recipient of the Adam Gardiner Memorial Best Forward Trophy. The award commemorates the life of former Tigers' assistant Jersey Flegg and Premier League coach Adam Gardiner who lost a brave battle with amyloidosis in 2006 at the age of 35. A fierce competitor with clever ball skills and a high work rate, Thorson produced strong displays to help keep Balmain in finals contention for this year's NSWRL U/18 S.G Ball Cup competition. He is the son of former Balmain Jersey Flegg Cup-winning centre and first U13 Watisoni Bogiso U14 Sam Anjoul grade fullback Darren Thorson, a stalwart of the West Ryde-Denistone Concord Burwood JRLFC. Kobe is pictured receiving the award from Trish Gardiner and prominent RYDE EASTWOOD DEVELOPMENT RISING STAR AWARDS referee-trainer Steve Wilson at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. PROMISING Tiger cubs Sam Anjoul (Concord-Burwood Wolves), Watisoni Bogiso (Carlingford Cougars) and Lachlan Brooke (Carlingford Previous winners include former Jersey Flegg half back Marc Russell and Cougars) were recipients of Ryde Eastwood Tigers Development Squad Rising Star Awards at the Balmain Tigers Awards Night at Ryde NSW Cup forwards Luke McInnes, Alan Schirnack, Jarred Farlow, current Eastwood Leagues Club. Parramatta forward David Gower, Junior Moors, Wests Tigers forward Ava Anjoul (U/14s), Bogiso (U/13s) and Brooke (U/15s) were named the outstanding Tigers' Development players and are pictured receiving Seumanufagai, S.G Ball winning skipper Fosio Tatola, U/20s lock Jamie Hill their trophies from Ryde Eastwood Football Club director John Dunlea. and young gun TJ Uele.

STEVE ROACH U/13 TROPHY

EMERGING Concord-Burwood United forward Will Arrage is the inaugural recipient of the JOHN STAPLETON TROPHY - A Grade Player Of The Year Steve Roach Trophy for the Balmain district's U/13 Player of the Year. A STRAPPING forward who cut his teeth in the Bulldogs junior "We are so excited for The power-running cub was a worthy winner after turning in strong performances for the nursery has clinched the Balmain Junior League's A Grade Player of Jordan in landing a premiership-winning Wolves in the Sydney Combined U/13 Div 1 competition. the Year Award. contract with South He is pictured receiving the award from Balmain legend Paul Sironen at the Tigers' Sydney and wish him Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Giant Five Dock RSL prop Jordan Mailata was a tower of strength all the best with his for the Dockers in the Sydney Combined second grade rugby league Arrage was named Player of the Grand Final for a second successive year after helping competition in 2016, guiding the club to the A Grade finals where endeavours." Concord-Burwood defeat rivals Leichhardt Wanderers 26-18 in an absorbing title decider they were eliminated by St George club Hurstville United in a at Leichhardt Oval. minor semi final. "He is always welcome back at Five Dock and It was another barnstorming performance from the hard working prop who has proved a Jordan's bullocking runs provided valuable metres and go-forward there's still a chance he key factor in the Wolves' five successive age premiership triumphs since 2013. for the Dockers during the club's finals charge while his punishing could be cleared to defence also was a factor in the big end of season matches. return to play A Grade Mailata's consistent displays reaped a huge dividend when the for us in 2017 when South Sydney Rabbitohs signed the youngster on a two year not required to play contract for 2017-18. NYC U/20s with the Rabbitohs," revealed Jordan will play in the U/20s Holden Cup but could still pull on a Jamie. Dockers jumper if not required on certain match days for the Rabbitohs. Other Balmain A Grade Player of the Year recipients include Graham Pearce (Ryde Eastwood), Gary Braams (Sawdust), Grant The power running forward played his early football with the Thomas (Balmain United), Peter Bingham (West Ryde-Denistone), Bankstown Bulls in the Canterbury Junior League and made an Jason Banfield (Concord United), Frank Dunne, Craig Barnett, impact in the Bulldogs' 2015 S.G Ball side. Robert Gerrie (Leichhardt Wanderers), Aaron Brown and Nathan With his size, strength and mobility Jordan proved a virtual Donato (Balmain United), Cameron Liddle and James Harradence unstoppable force. (West Ryde-Denistone), Jason Tutt (Sawdust Storm), Joel Lacey (West Ryde-Denistone), Paul Wallace and Justin Williams (North "Jordan was a true leader for us in the 2016 competition and Ryde), Damien Braumann (Leichhardt Juniors), John Kaho HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP AWARDS deserves all the accolades," said Five Dock RSL A Grade coach (Leichhardt Wanderers), Kelvin Weir (North Ryde), Michael Basan TALENTED utility Joshua Rizk took out Balmain's U/16 Harold S.G BALL CUP AWARDS Jamie Eid. (Dundas Shamrocks), Steve Pont (Concord Burwood/North Ryde), Matthews Cup Best & Fairest Award for 2016. The Dundas Abdul Mohamad (Burwood/North Ryde), Michael Zappia Shamrocks junior product is pictured far right with coach Jarrod A "He was strong for us in both attack and defence and took on a (Leichhardt Wanderers), Ben Smith (Five Dock RSL) and Andrew Farlow, Players' Player Award recipient Mateo Tatola; Vea leadership role which he revelled in." Mackintosh (Five Dock RSL). Bloomfield (Coach's Award); Nathan Atkinson (Best Forward) and Lachlan Ilias (Best Back) at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

24 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 25 Tigers Annual Awards Night Tigers Annual Awards Night

ADAM GARDINER MEMORIAL TROPHY

RISING Balmain lock Kobe Thorson is the eleventh recipient of the Adam Gardiner Memorial Best Forward Trophy. The award commemorates the life of former Tigers' assistant Jersey Flegg and Premier League coach Adam Gardiner who lost a brave battle with amyloidosis in 2006 at the age of 35. A fierce competitor with clever ball skills and a high work rate, Thorson produced strong displays to help keep Balmain in finals contention for this year's NSWRL U/18 S.G Ball Cup competition. He is the son of former Balmain Jersey Flegg Cup-winning centre and first U13 Watisoni Bogiso U14 Sam Anjoul grade fullback Darren Thorson, a stalwart of the West Ryde-Denistone Concord Burwood JRLFC. Kobe is pictured receiving the award from Trish Gardiner and prominent RYDE EASTWOOD DEVELOPMENT RISING STAR AWARDS referee-trainer Steve Wilson at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. PROMISING Tiger cubs Sam Anjoul (Concord-Burwood Wolves), Watisoni Bogiso (Carlingford Cougars) and Lachlan Brooke (Carlingford Previous winners include former Jersey Flegg half back Marc Russell and Cougars) were recipients of Ryde Eastwood Tigers Development Squad Rising Star Awards at the Balmain Tigers Awards Night at Ryde NSW Cup forwards Luke McInnes, Alan Schirnack, Jarred Farlow, current Eastwood Leagues Club. Parramatta forward David Gower, Junior Moors, Wests Tigers forward Ava Anjoul (U/14s), Bogiso (U/13s) and Brooke (U/15s) were named the outstanding Tigers' Development players and are pictured receiving Seumanufagai, S.G Ball winning skipper Fosio Tatola, U/20s lock Jamie Hill their trophies from Ryde Eastwood Football Club director John Dunlea. and young gun TJ Uele.

STEVE ROACH U/13 TROPHY

EMERGING Concord-Burwood United forward Will Arrage is the inaugural recipient of the JOHN STAPLETON TROPHY - A Grade Player Of The Year Steve Roach Trophy for the Balmain district's U/13 Player of the Year. A STRAPPING forward who cut his teeth in the Bulldogs junior "We are so excited for The power-running cub was a worthy winner after turning in strong performances for the nursery has clinched the Balmain Junior League's A Grade Player of Jordan in landing a premiership-winning Wolves in the Sydney Combined U/13 Div 1 competition. the Year Award. contract with South He is pictured receiving the award from Balmain legend Paul Sironen at the Tigers' Sydney and wish him Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Giant Five Dock RSL prop Jordan Mailata was a tower of strength all the best with his for the Dockers in the Sydney Combined second grade rugby league Arrage was named Player of the Grand Final for a second successive year after helping competition in 2016, guiding the club to the A Grade finals where endeavours." Concord-Burwood defeat rivals Leichhardt Wanderers 26-18 in an absorbing title decider they were eliminated by St George club Hurstville United in a at Leichhardt Oval. minor semi final. "He is always welcome back at Five Dock and It was another barnstorming performance from the hard working prop who has proved a Jordan's bullocking runs provided valuable metres and go-forward there's still a chance he key factor in the Wolves' five successive age premiership triumphs since 2013. for the Dockers during the club's finals charge while his punishing could be cleared to defence also was a factor in the big end of season matches. return to play A Grade Mailata's consistent displays reaped a huge dividend when the for us in 2017 when South Sydney Rabbitohs signed the youngster on a two year not required to play contract for 2017-18. NYC U/20s with the Rabbitohs," revealed Jordan will play in the U/20s Holden Cup but could still pull on a Jamie. Dockers jumper if not required on certain match days for the Rabbitohs. Other Balmain A Grade Player of the Year recipients include Graham Pearce (Ryde Eastwood), Gary Braams (Sawdust), Grant The power running forward played his early football with the Thomas (Balmain United), Peter Bingham (West Ryde-Denistone), Bankstown Bulls in the Canterbury Junior League and made an Jason Banfield (Concord United), Frank Dunne, Craig Barnett, impact in the Bulldogs' 2015 S.G Ball side. Robert Gerrie (Leichhardt Wanderers), Aaron Brown and Nathan With his size, strength and mobility Jordan proved a virtual Donato (Balmain United), Cameron Liddle and James Harradence unstoppable force. (West Ryde-Denistone), Jason Tutt (Sawdust Storm), Joel Lacey (West Ryde-Denistone), Paul Wallace and Justin Williams (North "Jordan was a true leader for us in the 2016 competition and Ryde), Damien Braumann (Leichhardt Juniors), John Kaho HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP AWARDS deserves all the accolades," said Five Dock RSL A Grade coach (Leichhardt Wanderers), Kelvin Weir (North Ryde), Michael Basan TALENTED utility Joshua Rizk took out Balmain's U/16 Harold S.G BALL CUP AWARDS Jamie Eid. (Dundas Shamrocks), Steve Pont (Concord Burwood/North Ryde), Matthews Cup Best & Fairest Award for 2016. The Dundas Abdul Mohamad (Burwood/North Ryde), Michael Zappia Shamrocks junior product is pictured far right with coach Jarrod A "He was strong for us in both attack and defence and took on a (Leichhardt Wanderers), Ben Smith (Five Dock RSL) and Andrew Farlow, Players' Player Award recipient Mateo Tatola; Vea leadership role which he revelled in." Mackintosh (Five Dock RSL). Bloomfield (Coach's Award); Nathan Atkinson (Best Forward) and Lachlan Ilias (Best Back) at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

24 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 25 Tigers Annual Awards Night Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

DON GRAHAM MEMORIAL TROPHY U/9 Division 1 premiers Strathfield Raiders U/19 PLAYER OF YEAR

NORTH Ryde Hawks' industrious lock Jaiden Phillips is this year's recipient of the Don Graham Memorial U/19 Player of the Year Award. The tough-tackling forward was a deserved winner after turning in solid displays for the Balmain Junior United side in the Sydney Combined Under 19 Div 2 competition. Jaiden is pictured receiving his award from Wests Tigers' Fan Engagement and Community Manager Shaun Spence at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. A Central Coast junior product, the powerful Phillips caught the eye with his punishing defence and bustling runs for the composite Balmain side that featured in the 2016 finals series.

Super fit Jaiden led by example as the Tigers' combination peaked at the right er of the Year time of the season before bowing out in a minor semi final following a 24-12 eague Play rophy U19 Junior L Don Graham T loss to St George club Renown United. Balmain officials have Phillips earmarked for bigger things with the talented lock expected to spearhead a Ryde Eastwood U/19s team in the 2017 Sydney Combined competition. Jaiden joins previous winners Patrick Walsh and Paul McInerney (Holy Cross), Paul Tutt (Gladesville Sports), David Rose (Wanderers), Ian McCann and Shane Williams (Cricketers Arms), Gordon Rytmeister (North Ryde), Marc Webber (West Ryde-Denistone), Billy Long (Pyrmont Colts), Luke Long (Balmain United), Jason Thompson (Wanderers), Joe Hawach and Paul Owens (Ryde Eastwood), Under 9 Div 1 Grand Final Anthony Golder (Annandale Waratahs), Dean Hutchison and Clint Woods (Leichhardt Juniors), Shadi Haddad (Five Dock RSL), Corey Lee and Hugo Duarte OUTSTANDING cub Michael Papas stole the show as Strathfield Raiders White captured the (Leichhardt Juniors), Matthew Olsen (Wanderers), Ali Musri and Dylan Arthur McIlveen Under 9 Division 1 Trophy with a 36-22 victory over North Ryde Hawks. Theuerjahr (North Ryde), Ajay Vaivaka (Concord-Burwood), Marcel Ferris (Holy The talented Raiders prospect demonstrated his skill to nab three tries and prove the difference Cross), Brendan Pike and Shae Jarvis (Dundas Shamrocks), Harry Groves (Holy in an exciting tussle. Cross) and Sebastian Tuipulotu (Carlingford Cougars) on the U/19s honour r Strathfield led 24-12 at the half time break and consolidated victory with a strong second half showing - inspired by the elusive Papas who earned the official Player of the Match award. Other Raiders to impress were Kayden Kanaan, Jack Taylor, Charlie Gray, Michael Joukhador and Will Allen while the Hawks were best served by Sam Bell, Toby Dorahy, Zac Ayad, Tom Bermingham and Levi Locantro. The promising Bell worked like a trojan in both attack and defence to keep the Hawks in the hunt.

BJL patron Mick Manning with Strathfield STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE 36 (M Papas 3, J Taylor, M Joukhador, C Gray tries; K Kanaan, W Raiders U/9 Div 1 skipper Michael Papas. Allen, J Taylor, L Daher, M Joukhador, C Gray gls) d NORTH RYDE 22 (T Dorahy, Z Ayad, T KEITH BARNES LEADING POINTS Bermingham, S Bell tries; L Locantro, T Bermingham, S Bell gls). SCORER AWARD & SCOTT GALE STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE – Kayden Kanaan, Will Allen, Antonio Harb, Jack Taylor, Lucas LEADING TRY SCORER AWARD Daher, Michael Joukhador, Charlie Gray, John Nakhoul, Dante Chalhoub, Huss Khalil, Kristian Stamoulos, Danny Ibrahim, Michael Papas, Jacob Banoob. Coach: Tony Joukhador; Manager: Paul AUSTRALIAN Schoolboys and Balmain S.G Ball star fullback Ryan Banoob; Trainers: Fred Ibrahim, Danny Kanaan & Danny Daher. Papenhuyzen received the Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer and Scott Gale Leading Try Scorer Awards at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. He is pictured with Ryde Eastwood NORTH RYDE – Patrick Thomson, Toby Dorahy, Logan Dixon, Patrick Toms, Luke Marando, Lachlan Leagues Club director Allan Douglas. Papenhuyzen, who was later Rutherford, Zac Ayad, Levi Locantro, Tom Bermingham, Sam Bell, Hunter McIlveen, Adam Ayad, blooded in Wests Tigers' U/20s Holden Cup team, scored 34 points Trent Stapleton, Tevita Tapueluelu. Coach: Luke Bermingham; Manager: Natalie Locantro; during the U/18 Cup series with six tries and five goals. Trainers: Terry Dorahy & Michael Rutherford.

Former Wests Tigers recruitment boss Warren McDonnell with U/9 Div 1 Player of the Match Michael Papas (Strathfield Raiders).

26 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 27 Tigers Annual Awards Night Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

DON GRAHAM MEMORIAL TROPHY U/9 Division 1 premiers Strathfield Raiders U/19 PLAYER OF YEAR

NORTH Ryde Hawks' industrious lock Jaiden Phillips is this year's recipient of the Don Graham Memorial U/19 Player of the Year Award. The tough-tackling forward was a deserved winner after turning in solid displays for the Balmain Junior United side in the Sydney Combined Under 19 Div 2 competition. Jaiden is pictured receiving his award from Wests Tigers' Fan Engagement and Community Manager Shaun Spence at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. A Central Coast junior product, the powerful Phillips caught the eye with his punishing defence and bustling runs for the composite Balmain side that featured in the 2016 finals series.

Super fit Jaiden led by example as the Tigers' combination peaked at the right er of the Year time of the season before bowing out in a minor semi final following a 24-12 eague Play rophy U19 Junior L Don Graham T loss to St George club Renown United. Balmain officials have Phillips earmarked for bigger things with the talented lock expected to spearhead a Ryde Eastwood U/19s team in the 2017 Sydney Combined competition. Jaiden joins previous winners Patrick Walsh and Paul McInerney (Holy Cross), Paul Tutt (Gladesville Sports), David Rose (Wanderers), Ian McCann and Shane Williams (Cricketers Arms), Gordon Rytmeister (North Ryde), Marc Webber (West Ryde-Denistone), Billy Long (Pyrmont Colts), Luke Long (Balmain United), Jason Thompson (Wanderers), Joe Hawach and Paul Owens (Ryde Eastwood), Under 9 Div 1 Grand Final Anthony Golder (Annandale Waratahs), Dean Hutchison and Clint Woods (Leichhardt Juniors), Shadi Haddad (Five Dock RSL), Corey Lee and Hugo Duarte OUTSTANDING cub Michael Papas stole the show as Strathfield Raiders White captured the (Leichhardt Juniors), Matthew Olsen (Wanderers), Ali Musri and Dylan Arthur McIlveen Under 9 Division 1 Trophy with a 36-22 victory over North Ryde Hawks. Theuerjahr (North Ryde), Ajay Vaivaka (Concord-Burwood), Marcel Ferris (Holy The talented Raiders prospect demonstrated his skill to nab three tries and prove the difference Cross), Brendan Pike and Shae Jarvis (Dundas Shamrocks), Harry Groves (Holy in an exciting tussle. Cross) and Sebastian Tuipulotu (Carlingford Cougars) on the U/19s honour r Strathfield led 24-12 at the half time break and consolidated victory with a strong second half showing - inspired by the elusive Papas who earned the official Player of the Match award. Other Raiders to impress were Kayden Kanaan, Jack Taylor, Charlie Gray, Michael Joukhador and Will Allen while the Hawks were best served by Sam Bell, Toby Dorahy, Zac Ayad, Tom Bermingham and Levi Locantro. The promising Bell worked like a trojan in both attack and defence to keep the Hawks in the hunt.

BJL patron Mick Manning with Strathfield STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE 36 (M Papas 3, J Taylor, M Joukhador, C Gray tries; K Kanaan, W Raiders U/9 Div 1 skipper Michael Papas. Allen, J Taylor, L Daher, M Joukhador, C Gray gls) d NORTH RYDE 22 (T Dorahy, Z Ayad, T KEITH BARNES LEADING POINTS Bermingham, S Bell tries; L Locantro, T Bermingham, S Bell gls). SCORER AWARD & SCOTT GALE STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE – Kayden Kanaan, Will Allen, Antonio Harb, Jack Taylor, Lucas LEADING TRY SCORER AWARD Daher, Michael Joukhador, Charlie Gray, John Nakhoul, Dante Chalhoub, Huss Khalil, Kristian Stamoulos, Danny Ibrahim, Michael Papas, Jacob Banoob. Coach: Tony Joukhador; Manager: Paul AUSTRALIAN Schoolboys and Balmain S.G Ball star fullback Ryan Banoob; Trainers: Fred Ibrahim, Danny Kanaan & Danny Daher. Papenhuyzen received the Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer and Scott Gale Leading Try Scorer Awards at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. He is pictured with Ryde Eastwood NORTH RYDE – Patrick Thomson, Toby Dorahy, Logan Dixon, Patrick Toms, Luke Marando, Lachlan Leagues Club director Allan Douglas. Papenhuyzen, who was later Rutherford, Zac Ayad, Levi Locantro, Tom Bermingham, Sam Bell, Hunter McIlveen, Adam Ayad, blooded in Wests Tigers' U/20s Holden Cup team, scored 34 points Trent Stapleton, Tevita Tapueluelu. Coach: Luke Bermingham; Manager: Natalie Locantro; during the U/18 Cup series with six tries and five goals. Trainers: Terry Dorahy & Michael Rutherford.

Former Wests Tigers recruitment boss Warren McDonnell with U/9 Div 1 Player of the Match Michael Papas (Strathfield Raiders).

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Under 9 Division 2 champions U/9 Division 3 champions Leichhardt Wanderers Dundas Shamrocks

Under 9 Div 2 Grand Final Under 9 Div 3 Grand Final DUNDAS Shamrocks lifted the Mick Manning Under 9 Division 2 Trophy after a thrilling 30-24 GIRL wonder Ellie Barnett produced a brilliant half back display to help Leichhardt Wanderers victory over Enfield Federals. snare the Peter Provan U/9 Div 3 Trophy with an impressive 20-8 victory over Five Dock RSL. Emerging cub John Paul Wehbe produced a stand out performance for the Shamrocks, notching Elusive Ellie menaced the Dockers with her turn of speed and tricky step to bag three tries and inspired team mates with copybook defence to earn the Player of the Match award. She was three tries and creating havoc with his sharp running to collect the Player of the Match award. supported by Nick Tiropanis, Harry Mayne, Tom Charles, Alex Sharkey, Hunter Drysdale, Tom Wehbe was in sparkling form and proved the difference in an absorbing contest as the Hamilton and Ben Gainsford in a fine team effort. Shamrocks worked like trojans to sink the Federals in the trophy decider. It was a dominant performance by the well drilled Wanderers who peaked at the right time of the He was supported by Zac Kattar, Kalim Azar, Lucas Bouery, George Draybi, Chris Saad, Harley season with spirited victories during the finals series. Griffiths, Mitchell Peaty and Paul Fiefia. Leichhardt led 6-0 following a Tiropanis try and Mayne conversion before the Dockers hit back with a Xavier Kennif try. Enfield playmaker Luke Tiberti capped a strong game with a hat-trick of tries and inspired team mates with his organisational skills to keep the Federals in the title hunt. A determined Barnett then stamped her mark on the match – darting over for three tries and creating opportunities with her passing skills as the Wanderers established a 20-4 lead at the interval. Enfield Federals' U/9 Div 2 skipper Wests Tigers' long serving recruitment boss Luke Tiberti DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 30 (J Wehbe 3, Z Kattar, K Azar, M Peaty tries; Z Kattar, L Bouery, M Peaty Warren McDonnell with triumphant For team coach and Wanderers' legend Frank Dunne it was his first title in 26 years since guiding gls) d ENFIELD FEDERALS 24 (L Tiberti 3, L Golovodovski tries; M Semaan, A Chandler-Lee, L Wanderers' U/9 Div 3 skipper Ellie Barnett. the club to an U/17s premiership back in 1990. Golovodovski, L Tiberti gls). Majority of the Wanderers were playing their first season of rugby league with the likes of Tom Hamilton, Ben Gainsford, Hunter Drysdale, Harry Mayne and Tom Charles converting from AFL. DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Zac Kattar, Liam Abdallah, Lucas Bouery, Joel Heiler, Beau Myhill, John An emotional Dunne praised his team's robust defence that kept the Dockers at bay. Paul Wehbe, George Draybi, Harley Griffiths, Kalim Azar, Chris Saad, Mitchell Peaty, Paul Fiefia, The Wanderers have a bright prospect in Alex Sharkey – the grandson of former Balmain and Anthony Maaroui, Jacob Diab, Jacob Tamaro. Coach: Nabil Kattar; Manager: Charlie Azar; Trainers: Newtown forward John Mullins – who ran and tackled strongly all match. Steve Bouery & Sarkis Draybi. Five Dock were best served by Ethan Madden, Xavier Kennif, Oscar Moore, Juliano Tomasella and Joseph Fangaloka-Clark. ENFIELD FEDERALS - Remi Rapisardi, Billy Kosmas, George Rabahi, Marcus Semaan, Archie LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK 20 (E Barnett 3, N Tiropanis tries; H Mayne, N Tiropanis gls) d Chandler-Lee, Karim Adhami, Luke Tiberti (captain), Joe Ibrahim, Peter Vassilopoulos, Khalil FIVE DOCK RSL 8 (X Kenniff, N Adams tries). Haddad, Lucas Golovodovski, Connor Wallace, Lachlan Sueni, Antonio Field. Coach: John Semaan; LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Marcus Cohen, Hunter Drysdale, Tom Hamilton, Tom Charles, Assistant Coach: Steve Rapisardi; Co-Managers: Jacqui Tiberti & Sharlie Rapisardi; Trainers: Anwar Noah Moufarrege, Harry Mayne, Alex Sharkey, Ellie Barnett (captain), Spencer Smith, Ben Adhami & Michael Vassilopoulos. Gainsford, Jon Kerpiniotis, Nick Tiropanis, Ethan McGoldrick, James Giastras. Coach: Frank Dunne; Manager: Julia Mayne; Trainers: Tom Quigley & Mitchell Dunne. FIVE DOCK RSL - Xavier Kenniff (co-captain), Oscar Moore (co-captain), Joseph Fangaloka-Clark, BJL patron Mick Manning and former Wests Jai Dillon, Dylan Folkes, Juliano Tomasello, Campbell McCarthy, Ryan King, Noah Adams, Ethan Tigers premiership winning forward Bronson New Bulldogs recruitment manager Madden, Jaxon Manciani, Julian Roberts, Hunter May. Coach: Edwin Smith; Manager: Karrie Warren McDonnell with U/9 Div 3 Player Harrison with U/9 Div 2 Player of the Match Pattingale; Trainer: Mark Madden. John Paul Wehbe (Shamrocks). of the Match Ellie Barnett (Wanderers).

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Under 9 Division 2 champions U/9 Division 3 champions Leichhardt Wanderers Dundas Shamrocks

Under 9 Div 2 Grand Final Under 9 Div 3 Grand Final DUNDAS Shamrocks lifted the Mick Manning Under 9 Division 2 Trophy after a thrilling 30-24 GIRL wonder Ellie Barnett produced a brilliant half back display to help Leichhardt Wanderers victory over Enfield Federals. snare the Peter Provan U/9 Div 3 Trophy with an impressive 20-8 victory over Five Dock RSL. Emerging cub John Paul Wehbe produced a stand out performance for the Shamrocks, notching Elusive Ellie menaced the Dockers with her turn of speed and tricky step to bag three tries and inspired team mates with copybook defence to earn the Player of the Match award. She was three tries and creating havoc with his sharp running to collect the Player of the Match award. supported by Nick Tiropanis, Harry Mayne, Tom Charles, Alex Sharkey, Hunter Drysdale, Tom Wehbe was in sparkling form and proved the difference in an absorbing contest as the Hamilton and Ben Gainsford in a fine team effort. Shamrocks worked like trojans to sink the Federals in the trophy decider. It was a dominant performance by the well drilled Wanderers who peaked at the right time of the He was supported by Zac Kattar, Kalim Azar, Lucas Bouery, George Draybi, Chris Saad, Harley season with spirited victories during the finals series. Griffiths, Mitchell Peaty and Paul Fiefia. Leichhardt led 6-0 following a Tiropanis try and Mayne conversion before the Dockers hit back with a Xavier Kennif try. Enfield playmaker Luke Tiberti capped a strong game with a hat-trick of tries and inspired team mates with his organisational skills to keep the Federals in the title hunt. A determined Barnett then stamped her mark on the match – darting over for three tries and creating opportunities with her passing skills as the Wanderers established a 20-4 lead at the interval. Enfield Federals' U/9 Div 2 skipper Wests Tigers' long serving recruitment boss Luke Tiberti DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 30 (J Wehbe 3, Z Kattar, K Azar, M Peaty tries; Z Kattar, L Bouery, M Peaty Warren McDonnell with triumphant For team coach and Wanderers' legend Frank Dunne it was his first title in 26 years since guiding gls) d ENFIELD FEDERALS 24 (L Tiberti 3, L Golovodovski tries; M Semaan, A Chandler-Lee, L Wanderers' U/9 Div 3 skipper Ellie Barnett. the club to an U/17s premiership back in 1990. Golovodovski, L Tiberti gls). Majority of the Wanderers were playing their first season of rugby league with the likes of Tom Hamilton, Ben Gainsford, Hunter Drysdale, Harry Mayne and Tom Charles converting from AFL. DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Zac Kattar, Liam Abdallah, Lucas Bouery, Joel Heiler, Beau Myhill, John An emotional Dunne praised his team's robust defence that kept the Dockers at bay. Paul Wehbe, George Draybi, Harley Griffiths, Kalim Azar, Chris Saad, Mitchell Peaty, Paul Fiefia, The Wanderers have a bright prospect in Alex Sharkey – the grandson of former Balmain and Anthony Maaroui, Jacob Diab, Jacob Tamaro. Coach: Nabil Kattar; Manager: Charlie Azar; Trainers: Newtown forward John Mullins – who ran and tackled strongly all match. Steve Bouery & Sarkis Draybi. Five Dock were best served by Ethan Madden, Xavier Kennif, Oscar Moore, Juliano Tomasella and Joseph Fangaloka-Clark. ENFIELD FEDERALS - Remi Rapisardi, Billy Kosmas, George Rabahi, Marcus Semaan, Archie LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK 20 (E Barnett 3, N Tiropanis tries; H Mayne, N Tiropanis gls) d Chandler-Lee, Karim Adhami, Luke Tiberti (captain), Joe Ibrahim, Peter Vassilopoulos, Khalil FIVE DOCK RSL 8 (X Kenniff, N Adams tries). Haddad, Lucas Golovodovski, Connor Wallace, Lachlan Sueni, Antonio Field. Coach: John Semaan; LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Marcus Cohen, Hunter Drysdale, Tom Hamilton, Tom Charles, Assistant Coach: Steve Rapisardi; Co-Managers: Jacqui Tiberti & Sharlie Rapisardi; Trainers: Anwar Noah Moufarrege, Harry Mayne, Alex Sharkey, Ellie Barnett (captain), Spencer Smith, Ben Adhami & Michael Vassilopoulos. Gainsford, Jon Kerpiniotis, Nick Tiropanis, Ethan McGoldrick, James Giastras. Coach: Frank Dunne; Manager: Julia Mayne; Trainers: Tom Quigley & Mitchell Dunne. FIVE DOCK RSL - Xavier Kenniff (co-captain), Oscar Moore (co-captain), Joseph Fangaloka-Clark, BJL patron Mick Manning and former Wests Jai Dillon, Dylan Folkes, Juliano Tomasello, Campbell McCarthy, Ryan King, Noah Adams, Ethan Tigers premiership winning forward Bronson New Bulldogs recruitment manager Madden, Jaxon Manciani, Julian Roberts, Hunter May. Coach: Edwin Smith; Manager: Karrie Warren McDonnell with U/9 Div 3 Player Harrison with U/9 Div 2 Player of the Match Pattingale; Trainer: Mark Madden. John Paul Wehbe (Shamrocks). of the Match Ellie Barnett (Wanderers).

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U/10 Div 1 champions U/10 Division 2 champions Concord-Burwood Wolves Leichhardt Wanderers

Under 10 Div 1 Grand Final CONCORD-Burwood's all conquering U/10 Div 1 Pink side added the Lawrence Briggs Trophy to Under 10 Div 2 Grand Final its list of achievements in 2016 after a hard fought 30-12 Grand Final victory over Dundas Shamrocks Yellow. LEICHHARDT Wanderers lifted the Austin Hoyle U/10 Div. 2 Trophy with young gun Aidan Gow proving the architect of a 22-16 triumph over North Ryde. Exciting cubs Alex Conti, Edwin Langi, Finlay Mitchell and Michael Nassar starred for the well drilled Wolves who earlier in the year captured the Mark O'Neill Challenge Shield and prestigious Gow fooled the defence with a neat step to score the match-winning try in the dying Gorden Tallis Cup in Townsville. moments and secure a hard-earned premiership title. The Wanderers playmaker was never far from the action and turned in a solid performance to earn the official Player of Conti capped a strong display by claiming the Player of the Grand Final award with his sharp the Grand Final award. Gow was ably supported by Odin Zakarija, Jacob Digiglio, Liam running on the edges, jarring defence and clever passing a feature. He sealed victory with a Hoad, Aidan Carmichael, Sam Wright and Justin Miletic. jinking 40 metre burst to set up a second try for classy back Nassar in the 36th minute. There was no stopping the strapping Langi who scored the Wolves' first three tries after bulldozing runs. North Ryde led 10-4 at the interval following first half tries by forward Romace Karharni BJL patron Mick Manning with Wanderers' U/10 Div 2 (2nd minute) and fullback Ivan Prizmic (11th minute) and a fourth minute four pointer The power forward scored in the opening minute with Nassar converting before Shamrocks half co-captains Jacob Digiglio and Justin Miletic. by Leichhardt back Odin Zakarija. Joseph Raad crossed two minutes later with Jonah Watson adding the extras. Wests Tigers' emerging cub Bayley Sironen The Wanderers set up a 16-10 lead shortly after the interval with two tries in the space with Concord Burwood U/10 Div 1 skipper Langi nabbed a second try in the 11th minute which was converted by Conti for a 12-6 lead, only of seven minutes by Zakarija (22nd minute) and Gow (27th minute) before the Hawks Fin Mitchell. for Dundas pivot Lucas Sassen to burrow over from dummy half and convert and level it up at 12- locked the scores at 16-all when Karhani brushed off defenders to crash over with all before the break. The Wolves hit their straps after the interval with Langi (22nd minute) and Prizmic converting. Nassar (29th & 36th minutes) posting tries to seize the advantage and wrap up back-to-back premiership titles. With 20 seconds left on the clock, an enterprising Gow weaved through Hawks' defenders to nab a last gasp try to send the Wanderers' contingent into raptures. It was another clinical performance by this amazing Concord-Burwood side that has built an imposing record under the guidance of mentors Andrew Mitchell and Terry Langi. Dundas were North Ryde were best served by Will Booth, Romace Karharni, Finn Ryan, Blake Bragg, gallant in defeat and pushed the Wolves all the way. Their bustling defence worried the premiers Max Heaton and Ivan Prizmic. with Joseph Raad, Marcus Elchaar, Ray Wehbe, Lucas Sassen and Cooper Frain leading the way with strong games. LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 22 (O Zakarija 2, A Gow 2 tries; M Matoe, J Digiglio, S Wright gls) d NORTH RYDE 16 (R Karhani 2, I Prizmic tries; R Karhani, I Prizmic gls). CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK 30 (E Langi 3, M Nasser 2 tries; M Nasser, A Conti, G Young, E Langi, R Smythe gls) d DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW 12 (J Raad, L Sassen tries; J Watson, L Sassen gls). LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Nathaniel Liu, James Deszoeke, Angus Jenkins, Odin Zakarija, Zac Fewtrell, Liam Hoad, Aidan Carmichael, Micah Matoe, Jacob Digiglio (co- CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Alex Conti, Epeli Leao, Alessandro Lombardo, Levi Moon, Joseph captain), Luka Toogood, John Bakoulis, Aidan Gow, Justin Miletic (co-captain), Sam Matta, Richard Smythe, Harry Phillips, Garry Young, Edwin Langi, Finlay Mitchell (captain), Jordan Wright; Darby Crowley. Coach: Pat Digiglio; Manager: Alicia Toogood; Trainer: Andrew Dunn-Reupena, Michael Nasser, Marc Tannous. Coach: Andrew Mitchell; Manager: Nancy Carmichael. Tannous; Trainer: Terry Langi. NORTH RYDE - Ivan Prizmic, Connor Nicol, Max Heaton, Mack Whineray, Blake Bragg DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW – Jim Rizk, Jai Dorahy, Jonah Watson, Marcus Elchaar, Noah (captain), Finn Ryan, Romace Karhani, Kaden Mixter, Will Booth, Zach Daniel, Isaac Shehadie, Lucas Sassen, Joseph Raad (captain), Henry Langford, Cooper Frain, Cooper Wests Tigers' colt Bayley Sironen with U/10 Div 2 Player of the Match Aidan Gow Biondi, Dom Squillace; Coach: Mark Bragg; Co-Managers: Anthony Prizmic & Sandra Wests Tigers' young gun Bayley Sironen McGlashan, Ray Wehbe, George Mansour, John Paul Wehbe. Coach: Michael Frain; Manager: with U/10 Div 1 Player of the Match Alex (Wanderers). Prizmic; Trainers: Joe Biondi & Michael Nicol. Conti (Concord-Burwood). Rachel McGlashan; Trainers: Colin Field & Ray Watson.

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U/10 Div 1 champions U/10 Division 2 champions Concord-Burwood Wolves Leichhardt Wanderers

Under 10 Div 1 Grand Final CONCORD-Burwood's all conquering U/10 Div 1 Pink side added the Lawrence Briggs Trophy to Under 10 Div 2 Grand Final its list of achievements in 2016 after a hard fought 30-12 Grand Final victory over Dundas Shamrocks Yellow. LEICHHARDT Wanderers lifted the Austin Hoyle U/10 Div. 2 Trophy with young gun Aidan Gow proving the architect of a 22-16 triumph over North Ryde. Exciting cubs Alex Conti, Edwin Langi, Finlay Mitchell and Michael Nassar starred for the well drilled Wolves who earlier in the year captured the Mark O'Neill Challenge Shield and prestigious Gow fooled the defence with a neat step to score the match-winning try in the dying Gorden Tallis Cup in Townsville. moments and secure a hard-earned premiership title. The Wanderers playmaker was never far from the action and turned in a solid performance to earn the official Player of Conti capped a strong display by claiming the Player of the Grand Final award with his sharp the Grand Final award. Gow was ably supported by Odin Zakarija, Jacob Digiglio, Liam running on the edges, jarring defence and clever passing a feature. He sealed victory with a Hoad, Aidan Carmichael, Sam Wright and Justin Miletic. jinking 40 metre burst to set up a second try for classy back Nassar in the 36th minute. There was no stopping the strapping Langi who scored the Wolves' first three tries after bulldozing runs. North Ryde led 10-4 at the interval following first half tries by forward Romace Karharni BJL patron Mick Manning with Wanderers' U/10 Div 2 (2nd minute) and fullback Ivan Prizmic (11th minute) and a fourth minute four pointer The power forward scored in the opening minute with Nassar converting before Shamrocks half co-captains Jacob Digiglio and Justin Miletic. by Leichhardt back Odin Zakarija. Joseph Raad crossed two minutes later with Jonah Watson adding the extras. Wests Tigers' emerging cub Bayley Sironen The Wanderers set up a 16-10 lead shortly after the interval with two tries in the space with Concord Burwood U/10 Div 1 skipper Langi nabbed a second try in the 11th minute which was converted by Conti for a 12-6 lead, only of seven minutes by Zakarija (22nd minute) and Gow (27th minute) before the Hawks Fin Mitchell. for Dundas pivot Lucas Sassen to burrow over from dummy half and convert and level it up at 12- locked the scores at 16-all when Karhani brushed off defenders to crash over with all before the break. The Wolves hit their straps after the interval with Langi (22nd minute) and Prizmic converting. Nassar (29th & 36th minutes) posting tries to seize the advantage and wrap up back-to-back premiership titles. With 20 seconds left on the clock, an enterprising Gow weaved through Hawks' defenders to nab a last gasp try to send the Wanderers' contingent into raptures. It was another clinical performance by this amazing Concord-Burwood side that has built an imposing record under the guidance of mentors Andrew Mitchell and Terry Langi. Dundas were North Ryde were best served by Will Booth, Romace Karharni, Finn Ryan, Blake Bragg, gallant in defeat and pushed the Wolves all the way. Their bustling defence worried the premiers Max Heaton and Ivan Prizmic. with Joseph Raad, Marcus Elchaar, Ray Wehbe, Lucas Sassen and Cooper Frain leading the way with strong games. LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 22 (O Zakarija 2, A Gow 2 tries; M Matoe, J Digiglio, S Wright gls) d NORTH RYDE 16 (R Karhani 2, I Prizmic tries; R Karhani, I Prizmic gls). CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK 30 (E Langi 3, M Nasser 2 tries; M Nasser, A Conti, G Young, E Langi, R Smythe gls) d DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW 12 (J Raad, L Sassen tries; J Watson, L Sassen gls). LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Nathaniel Liu, James Deszoeke, Angus Jenkins, Odin Zakarija, Zac Fewtrell, Liam Hoad, Aidan Carmichael, Micah Matoe, Jacob Digiglio (co- CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Alex Conti, Epeli Leao, Alessandro Lombardo, Levi Moon, Joseph captain), Luka Toogood, John Bakoulis, Aidan Gow, Justin Miletic (co-captain), Sam Matta, Richard Smythe, Harry Phillips, Garry Young, Edwin Langi, Finlay Mitchell (captain), Jordan Wright; Darby Crowley. Coach: Pat Digiglio; Manager: Alicia Toogood; Trainer: Andrew Dunn-Reupena, Michael Nasser, Marc Tannous. Coach: Andrew Mitchell; Manager: Nancy Carmichael. Tannous; Trainer: Terry Langi. NORTH RYDE - Ivan Prizmic, Connor Nicol, Max Heaton, Mack Whineray, Blake Bragg DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW – Jim Rizk, Jai Dorahy, Jonah Watson, Marcus Elchaar, Noah (captain), Finn Ryan, Romace Karhani, Kaden Mixter, Will Booth, Zach Daniel, Isaac Shehadie, Lucas Sassen, Joseph Raad (captain), Henry Langford, Cooper Frain, Cooper Wests Tigers' colt Bayley Sironen with U/10 Div 2 Player of the Match Aidan Gow Biondi, Dom Squillace; Coach: Mark Bragg; Co-Managers: Anthony Prizmic & Sandra Wests Tigers' young gun Bayley Sironen McGlashan, Ray Wehbe, George Mansour, John Paul Wehbe. Coach: Michael Frain; Manager: with U/10 Div 1 Player of the Match Alex (Wanderers). Prizmic; Trainers: Joe Biondi & Michael Nicol. Conti (Concord-Burwood). Rachel McGlashan; Trainers: Colin Field & Ray Watson.

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U/10 Division 3 champions Concord-Burwood Charcoal

U/11 Division 1 champions Strathfield Raiders Black

Under 11 Div 1 Grand Final STRATHFIELD Raiders Black took out the Norm Waugh U/11 Div 1 Trophy with a thrilling 20-18 Under 10 Div 3 Grand Final victory over Holy Cross Gold. Raiders' general Zac Hayek spearheaded the win, scoring two tries and creating others in a top PROMISING colts Jack Clark and Grisham Vaega-Malla spearheaded Concord- performance that earned him Player of the Grand Final honours. Burwood's 40-22 Grand Final victory over Dundas Shamrocks Green. The clever Hayek collected a try double after the interval to set up a 20-12 lead and marshalled The talented duo nabbed three tries each as the hungry Wolves' combination the Raiders to a deserved victory against a gallant Holy Cross side. overpowered their rivals to secure the Peter Duffy Trophy. It was the Raiders' second major trophy of the 2016 season after earlier winning the U/11 Ryan- Clark was a stand out in the number nine jumper and used his speed, strength and Sironen Shield pre season tournament. vision to blitz the Shamrocks and earn the official Player of the Grand Final award. Hayek was supported by talented fullback Cameron Kanaan, Sean Saade, Ahmed Hebous, Zavier He showed his wares in the opening stanza by notching three of his side's four tries as Alam, Hadi Margan and Jude Chalhoub. Concord-Burwood jumped to a handy 22-6 lead at the half time break. Strathfield jumped to an early 12-0 lead with converted tries by Chalboub and Hamze Najjarine before Christian Moussa crossed for the Rhinos wide out. BJL patron Mick Manning with Concord-Burwood Vaega-Malla was just as impressive, breaking the Shamrocks spirit with his rampaging BJL General Manager Jennie Webster with Charcoal U/10 Div 3 co-captains Moran Abou-Antoun runs as the Wolves maintained the pressure in the second half. Strathfield Raiders Black U/11 Div 1 With talented half Patrick Young leading the way, the Holy Cross cubs rallied after the break with and Joshua Montebello-Rapicano. skipper Zac Hayek. Other Concord-Burwood players to shine were Christian Boutros, Joshua Montebello forward Sam Reece crashing over to score a converted try in the 23rd minute to keep the and Moran Abou-Antoun. underdogs in the hunt. Stung into action, the Dundas cubs gave an improved second half showing with Sara- Young, the son of former Wallaby prop Bill Young, gave the Rhinos a slim chance of causing an Maree Wakim, Prince Gyan and Patrick Bayeh all posting tries to gain some upset when he weaved through the Raiders defence to score his team's third try with two respectability. minutes left on the clock. Other Rhinos to shine were Reece, Moussa, Henry Ryan, Bryan Jorgensen and Charlie O'Kane. Bayeh, Ray Ghalloub and Christian Sobral were the Shamrocks best. STRATHFIELD RAIDERS 20 (Z Hayek 2, J Chalhoub, H Najjarine tries; Z Hayek, C Kanaan gls) d CONCORD-BURWOOD 40 (J Clark 3, G Vaega-Malla 3, C Boutros tries; J Montobello, C HOLY CROSS GOLD 18 (C Moussa, S Reece, P Young tries; P Young, C O'Kane, C Moussa gls). Boutros, J Carroll, S Pino, M Abou-Antoun, J Clark gls) d DUNDAS SHAMROCKS GREEN 22 (I Maka, S Wakim, P Gyan, P Bayeh tries; R Ghalloub, L Ballard, J Deayton gls). STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK - Cameron Kanaan, Ahmed Hebous, Zavier Alam, Hadi Margan, Salah Ammar, Zac Hayek (captain), Sean Saade, Jacob Bechara, Aidan Harb, Jacob Kassas, Patrick CONCORD-BURWOOD CHARCOAL – Moran Abou-Antoun (co-captain), Matthew Cleary, Jude Chalhoub, Hamze Najjarine, Adam Meslemani, Ahmad Ghazal. Co-Coaches: Anthony Aitchison, Daniel Bruce, Jamie Carroll, Edward Newton, Lachlan De Barry, Anthony Harb & Nick Hayek; Manager: Peter Kassas; Trainers: Danny Kanaan & Nick Hayek. Maklouf, Joshua Montebello-Rapicano (co captain), Jack Clark, Michael Ginex, Salvatore Pino, Christian Boutros, Antonio Moussa, Grisham Vaega-Malla. Coach: Lino Rapicano; HOLY CROSS GOLD - Christian Moussa, Angus Dominello, Bryan Jorgensen, Luke Elias, Patrick Manager: Steve Aitchison; Trainers: Charlie Abou-Antoun & Joey Belfiore. Young, Henry Ryan, Patrick Gatt, Sam Reece, Sebastian Ozbenian, Nathan Warner, Charlie O'Kane, Levon Ozbenian, Ryan Smith. Coach: Michael Gatt; Assistant Coach: Brendan Robertson; DUNDAS SHAMROCKS GREEN – Christian Sobral, Bailey Radford, Liam Ballard, Xander Manager: Richard Warner; Trainers: Joe Moussa & Phil Reece. Wests Tigers' colt Bayley Sironen with Elia, Jamie Cipollone, Jay Deayton, Ray Ghalloub, Patrick Bayeh (captain), James Tlaijie, BJL General Manager Jennie Webster with U/10 Div 3 Player of the Match Jack Clark Cooper Twyford, Gerard Tahhan, Ioane Maka; Chloe Williamson, Carter Anker, Prince U/11 Div 1 Player of the Match Zac Hayek (Wolves). Gyan Sara-Maree Wakim; Coach: Robert Ghalloub; Manager: Vanessa Ghalloub; Trainers: (Raiders). Scott Twyford & Dave Ballard. 32 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 33 Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

U/10 Division 3 champions Concord-Burwood Charcoal

U/11 Division 1 champions Strathfield Raiders Black

Under 11 Div 1 Grand Final STRATHFIELD Raiders Black took out the Norm Waugh U/11 Div 1 Trophy with a thrilling 20-18 Under 10 Div 3 Grand Final victory over Holy Cross Gold. Raiders' general Zac Hayek spearheaded the win, scoring two tries and creating others in a top PROMISING colts Jack Clark and Grisham Vaega-Malla spearheaded Concord- performance that earned him Player of the Grand Final honours. Burwood's 40-22 Grand Final victory over Dundas Shamrocks Green. The clever Hayek collected a try double after the interval to set up a 20-12 lead and marshalled The talented duo nabbed three tries each as the hungry Wolves' combination the Raiders to a deserved victory against a gallant Holy Cross side. overpowered their rivals to secure the Peter Duffy Trophy. It was the Raiders' second major trophy of the 2016 season after earlier winning the U/11 Ryan- Clark was a stand out in the number nine jumper and used his speed, strength and Sironen Shield pre season tournament. vision to blitz the Shamrocks and earn the official Player of the Grand Final award. Hayek was supported by talented fullback Cameron Kanaan, Sean Saade, Ahmed Hebous, Zavier He showed his wares in the opening stanza by notching three of his side's four tries as Alam, Hadi Margan and Jude Chalhoub. Concord-Burwood jumped to a handy 22-6 lead at the half time break. Strathfield jumped to an early 12-0 lead with converted tries by Chalboub and Hamze Najjarine before Christian Moussa crossed for the Rhinos wide out. BJL patron Mick Manning with Concord-Burwood Vaega-Malla was just as impressive, breaking the Shamrocks spirit with his rampaging BJL General Manager Jennie Webster with Charcoal U/10 Div 3 co-captains Moran Abou-Antoun runs as the Wolves maintained the pressure in the second half. Strathfield Raiders Black U/11 Div 1 With talented half Patrick Young leading the way, the Holy Cross cubs rallied after the break with and Joshua Montebello-Rapicano. skipper Zac Hayek. Other Concord-Burwood players to shine were Christian Boutros, Joshua Montebello forward Sam Reece crashing over to score a converted try in the 23rd minute to keep the and Moran Abou-Antoun. underdogs in the hunt. Stung into action, the Dundas cubs gave an improved second half showing with Sara- Young, the son of former Wallaby prop Bill Young, gave the Rhinos a slim chance of causing an Maree Wakim, Prince Gyan and Patrick Bayeh all posting tries to gain some upset when he weaved through the Raiders defence to score his team's third try with two respectability. minutes left on the clock. Other Rhinos to shine were Reece, Moussa, Henry Ryan, Bryan Jorgensen and Charlie O'Kane. Bayeh, Ray Ghalloub and Christian Sobral were the Shamrocks best. STRATHFIELD RAIDERS 20 (Z Hayek 2, J Chalhoub, H Najjarine tries; Z Hayek, C Kanaan gls) d CONCORD-BURWOOD 40 (J Clark 3, G Vaega-Malla 3, C Boutros tries; J Montobello, C HOLY CROSS GOLD 18 (C Moussa, S Reece, P Young tries; P Young, C O'Kane, C Moussa gls). Boutros, J Carroll, S Pino, M Abou-Antoun, J Clark gls) d DUNDAS SHAMROCKS GREEN 22 (I Maka, S Wakim, P Gyan, P Bayeh tries; R Ghalloub, L Ballard, J Deayton gls). STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK - Cameron Kanaan, Ahmed Hebous, Zavier Alam, Hadi Margan, Salah Ammar, Zac Hayek (captain), Sean Saade, Jacob Bechara, Aidan Harb, Jacob Kassas, Patrick CONCORD-BURWOOD CHARCOAL – Moran Abou-Antoun (co-captain), Matthew Cleary, Jude Chalhoub, Hamze Najjarine, Adam Meslemani, Ahmad Ghazal. Co-Coaches: Anthony Aitchison, Daniel Bruce, Jamie Carroll, Edward Newton, Lachlan De Barry, Anthony Harb & Nick Hayek; Manager: Peter Kassas; Trainers: Danny Kanaan & Nick Hayek. Maklouf, Joshua Montebello-Rapicano (co captain), Jack Clark, Michael Ginex, Salvatore Pino, Christian Boutros, Antonio Moussa, Grisham Vaega-Malla. Coach: Lino Rapicano; HOLY CROSS GOLD - Christian Moussa, Angus Dominello, Bryan Jorgensen, Luke Elias, Patrick Manager: Steve Aitchison; Trainers: Charlie Abou-Antoun & Joey Belfiore. Young, Henry Ryan, Patrick Gatt, Sam Reece, Sebastian Ozbenian, Nathan Warner, Charlie O'Kane, Levon Ozbenian, Ryan Smith. Coach: Michael Gatt; Assistant Coach: Brendan Robertson; DUNDAS SHAMROCKS GREEN – Christian Sobral, Bailey Radford, Liam Ballard, Xander Manager: Richard Warner; Trainers: Joe Moussa & Phil Reece. Wests Tigers' colt Bayley Sironen with Elia, Jamie Cipollone, Jay Deayton, Ray Ghalloub, Patrick Bayeh (captain), James Tlaijie, BJL General Manager Jennie Webster with U/10 Div 3 Player of the Match Jack Clark Cooper Twyford, Gerard Tahhan, Ioane Maka; Chloe Williamson, Carter Anker, Prince U/11 Div 1 Player of the Match Zac Hayek (Wolves). Gyan Sara-Maree Wakim; Coach: Robert Ghalloub; Manager: Vanessa Ghalloub; Trainers: (Raiders). Scott Twyford & Dave Ballard. 32 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 33 Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

U/11 Division 2 champions Enfield Federals Premiers...

Under 11 Div 2 Grand Final Under 12 Div 1 Grand Final DANIEL Tiberti and Jad Raad guided Enfield Federals to an U/11 Div 2 title with strong performances in their side's 26-18 triumph over Leichhardt Juniors. The promising duo turned in EXCITING fullback Levi Conti showed his class as Concord Burwood Pink edged out Strathfield non-stop displays as the determined Federals toppled their eager rivals to bring home the Dally Raiders Black 18-12 to lift the Frank Walsh U/12 Div 1 Trophy. Messenger Trophy. The dashing cub was in sparkling form and proved the difference in a crackerjack duel between Fleet footed fullback Raad was judged best on ground for his wholehearted performance that two of Balmain Junior League's most powerful clubs. featured several dashing runs that sparked the attack. This included his last-minute try with the Levi demonstrated his attacking skills in a fiercely-contested Grand Final, scoring a try and pocket dynamo evading the Leichhardt defence to score and wrap up a desserved premiership. menacing the Raiders defence with his speed and footwork to earn the Player of the Match Power running forward Tiberti made an impact with his bustling runs and sturdy defence as the award. Federals dominated the opening stanza. Tiberti opened the try scoring after three minutes before lock Isaiah Kolopeaus (11th minute) and winger Zayne Chami (20th minute) crossed for six The Wolves led 12-6 at the break but fought tooth and nail with the reigning premiers before pointers to give Enfield a commanding 18-0 lead at the half time break. avenging last year's U/11 Div 1 Grand Final loss to Strathfield. A quick try straight after lemons by Majid Gebara extended the Federals lead before the Other Concord-Burwood players to impress were talented backs Jacob Matta and Oscar Ortolani, Leichhardt cubs staged a second half revival. forwards John Melia, Max Jorgensen and lock Zac Bruce.

Strathfield Raiders official Charlie Khalifeh Juniors roared back into contention when forward Feleti Tuinuku (25th minute), five eighth Captain... Co-skippers Matta and Ortolani led by example as the Wolves' forwards laid the platform for a with Enfield Federals U/11 Div 2 skipper Nikora William (33rd minute) and fullback Jayda Chung (37th minute) burst over for tries to memorable big match triumph. Daniel Tiberti. bridge the deficit. Strathfield were courageous in defeat with forwards Tony Sukkar, Matthew Raheb, Dylan Hayek, Clinging to a 22-16 lead, the elusive Raad sealed victory for the black and whites when he Sitiveni Tamani and fullback Jordan Itaoui turning in strong performances. stepped through defenders to score in the dying moments.

Other Enfield players to shine were Majid Gebara, Isaiah Kolopeaus, George Villar, Kon CONCORD BURWOOD PINK 18 (L Conti, O Ortolani, M Jorgensen tries; L Conti, M Jorgensen, M Kastelloriou, and Michael Kastellariou. Delaney gls) d STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK 12 (S Tamani, T Sukkar tries; S Sattout, J Ibrahim Leichhardt got value from 10 year old young gun Nikora Williams, Nick Koutzelas, Louis Quarello, gls). Feleti Tuinuku, Michael Marsters-Elliott and Damien House. CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Levi Conti, Harry Samaha, Luca Mancuso, Oscar Ortolani (co- ENFIELD FEDERALS 28 (D Tiberti, I Kolopeaus, Z Chami, M Gebara, J Raad tries; Z Chami, G Villar, captain), Jacob Matta (co-captain), Manus Bailey, Zac Bruce, Angus Gray, Dylan Christensen, Max D Tiberti, M Gebara gls) d LEICHHARDT JUNIORS 16 (F Tuinuku, N Williams, J Chung tries; L Avati, Jorgensen, Louis D'Arrigo, John Melia, Matt Delaney, John Paul Catalano, Hayden De Gioia, D House gls). Ashtyn Bell. Coach: Matthew Reupena; Manager: Margaret Semrani; Trainers: Tele Langi & Tony ENFIELD FEDERALS - Jad Raad, Zayne Chami, Kon Kastelloriou, George Tourtouras, Alex Burton- Iocco. Vourkis, Matthew Pecora, Raphael Kastelloriou, Daniel Tiberti (captain), Majid Gebara, Isaiah STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK – Jordan Itaoui, Samuel Sattout, Michael Sukkar, Richard Kastelloriou, Charbel Toulani, George Villar, Michael Kastelloriou. Coach: Wes Gebara; Manager: Yammine, Jonathan Ibrahim, Daniel Daher, Dylan Hayek, Tony Sukkar (captain), Sitiveni Tamani, David Tiberti; Trainers: Arthur Tourtouras & Isaac Matos. Jackson Campton, Soroush Elmoussawel, Joseph Challita, Matthew Raheb, Dylan Daoud, Jawaad LEICHHARDT JUNIORS – Jayda Chung, Louis Mammone, Nick Koutzelas (captain), Heejun Kwon, Elkordi, Arthur Walford, Jude Challhoub. Coach: Luke Campton; Manager: Danny Daher; Trainers: Nikora Williams, Lachlan Green, Damien House, Tianze Wang, Michael Marsters-Elliott, Feleti Andrew Sattout & Frank Ibrahim. Strathfield Raiders stalwart and BJL Tuinuku, Louis Quarello, Ari Tashtan, Luke Avati. Coach: Ifereimi Bainikoro; Manager: Lilieta Player of Match... director Charlie Khalifeh with U/11 Div Fauonuku; Trainers: Nick Koutzelas & Talakai Fauonuku. Player of the Match Jad Raad (Federals).

34 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 35 Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

U/11 Division 2 champions Enfield Federals Premiers...

Under 11 Div 2 Grand Final Under 12 Div 1 Grand Final DANIEL Tiberti and Jad Raad guided Enfield Federals to an U/11 Div 2 title with strong performances in their side's 26-18 triumph over Leichhardt Juniors. The promising duo turned in EXCITING fullback Levi Conti showed his class as Concord Burwood Pink edged out Strathfield non-stop displays as the determined Federals toppled their eager rivals to bring home the Dally Raiders Black 18-12 to lift the Frank Walsh U/12 Div 1 Trophy. Messenger Trophy. The dashing cub was in sparkling form and proved the difference in a crackerjack duel between Fleet footed fullback Raad was judged best on ground for his wholehearted performance that two of Balmain Junior League's most powerful clubs. featured several dashing runs that sparked the attack. This included his last-minute try with the Levi demonstrated his attacking skills in a fiercely-contested Grand Final, scoring a try and pocket dynamo evading the Leichhardt defence to score and wrap up a desserved premiership. menacing the Raiders defence with his speed and footwork to earn the Player of the Match Power running forward Tiberti made an impact with his bustling runs and sturdy defence as the award. Federals dominated the opening stanza. Tiberti opened the try scoring after three minutes before lock Isaiah Kolopeaus (11th minute) and winger Zayne Chami (20th minute) crossed for six The Wolves led 12-6 at the break but fought tooth and nail with the reigning premiers before pointers to give Enfield a commanding 18-0 lead at the half time break. avenging last year's U/11 Div 1 Grand Final loss to Strathfield. A quick try straight after lemons by Majid Gebara extended the Federals lead before the Other Concord-Burwood players to impress were talented backs Jacob Matta and Oscar Ortolani, Leichhardt cubs staged a second half revival. forwards John Melia, Max Jorgensen and lock Zac Bruce.

Strathfield Raiders official Charlie Khalifeh Juniors roared back into contention when forward Feleti Tuinuku (25th minute), five eighth Captain... Co-skippers Matta and Ortolani led by example as the Wolves' forwards laid the platform for a with Enfield Federals U/11 Div 2 skipper Nikora William (33rd minute) and fullback Jayda Chung (37th minute) burst over for tries to memorable big match triumph. Daniel Tiberti. bridge the deficit. Strathfield were courageous in defeat with forwards Tony Sukkar, Matthew Raheb, Dylan Hayek, Clinging to a 22-16 lead, the elusive Raad sealed victory for the black and whites when he Sitiveni Tamani and fullback Jordan Itaoui turning in strong performances. stepped through defenders to score in the dying moments.

Other Enfield players to shine were Majid Gebara, Isaiah Kolopeaus, George Villar, Kon CONCORD BURWOOD PINK 18 (L Conti, O Ortolani, M Jorgensen tries; L Conti, M Jorgensen, M Kastelloriou, and Michael Kastellariou. Delaney gls) d STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK 12 (S Tamani, T Sukkar tries; S Sattout, J Ibrahim Leichhardt got value from 10 year old young gun Nikora Williams, Nick Koutzelas, Louis Quarello, gls). Feleti Tuinuku, Michael Marsters-Elliott and Damien House. CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Levi Conti, Harry Samaha, Luca Mancuso, Oscar Ortolani (co- ENFIELD FEDERALS 28 (D Tiberti, I Kolopeaus, Z Chami, M Gebara, J Raad tries; Z Chami, G Villar, captain), Jacob Matta (co-captain), Manus Bailey, Zac Bruce, Angus Gray, Dylan Christensen, Max D Tiberti, M Gebara gls) d LEICHHARDT JUNIORS 16 (F Tuinuku, N Williams, J Chung tries; L Avati, Jorgensen, Louis D'Arrigo, John Melia, Matt Delaney, John Paul Catalano, Hayden De Gioia, D House gls). Ashtyn Bell. Coach: Matthew Reupena; Manager: Margaret Semrani; Trainers: Tele Langi & Tony ENFIELD FEDERALS - Jad Raad, Zayne Chami, Kon Kastelloriou, George Tourtouras, Alex Burton- Iocco. Vourkis, Matthew Pecora, Raphael Kastelloriou, Daniel Tiberti (captain), Majid Gebara, Isaiah STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK – Jordan Itaoui, Samuel Sattout, Michael Sukkar, Richard Kastelloriou, Charbel Toulani, George Villar, Michael Kastelloriou. Coach: Wes Gebara; Manager: Yammine, Jonathan Ibrahim, Daniel Daher, Dylan Hayek, Tony Sukkar (captain), Sitiveni Tamani, David Tiberti; Trainers: Arthur Tourtouras & Isaac Matos. Jackson Campton, Soroush Elmoussawel, Joseph Challita, Matthew Raheb, Dylan Daoud, Jawaad LEICHHARDT JUNIORS – Jayda Chung, Louis Mammone, Nick Koutzelas (captain), Heejun Kwon, Elkordi, Arthur Walford, Jude Challhoub. Coach: Luke Campton; Manager: Danny Daher; Trainers: Nikora Williams, Lachlan Green, Damien House, Tianze Wang, Michael Marsters-Elliott, Feleti Andrew Sattout & Frank Ibrahim. Strathfield Raiders stalwart and BJL Tuinuku, Louis Quarello, Ari Tashtan, Luke Avati. Coach: Ifereimi Bainikoro; Manager: Lilieta Player of Match... director Charlie Khalifeh with U/11 Div Fauonuku; Trainers: Nick Koutzelas & Talakai Fauonuku. Player of the Match Jad Raad (Federals).

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U/12 Division 2 champions North Ryde Hawks Sydney Combined U/13 Division 1 champions Concord-Burwood Pink.

Under 12 Div 2 Grand Final Under 13 Div 1 Grand Final

NORTH Ryde had too many big guns in a crushing 38-14 victory over Strathfield Raiders White in CONCORD-Burwood Pink Under 13s team enhanced its reputation as a premiership-winning the U/12 Div 2 title decider. juggernaut after toppling rivals Leichhardt Wanderers in the Sydney Combined Division 1 Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. Rampaging forward Savinata Moala starred in the Hawks' eight try rout – bursting over for three The mighty Wolves recorded a hard-fought 26-18 victory to capture a fifth successive tries and making big metres with his powerful surges to ignite the North Ryde attack. championship in their age group since 2012. Savinata was ably supported by strong running Max Braham, who also bagged a hat trick of tries Powerful Wolves' forward Will Arrage was best on ground in the U/13 Div 1 decider – replicating and five eighth Cameron Bragg, a nippy number six who collected a try double in the Hawks' his Player of the Match performance against the Wanderers from the previous season with resounding triumph. another tireless effort. There was no stopping the powerhouse trio as Grant Armstrong's North Ryde cubs racked up a Arrage carted the ball up strongly, launched many a raid with his off-loads and proved a trojan in commanding 22-4 lead at the half time interval. defence as the Wolves finished strongly to sink a gallant Wanderers side. The Raiders stemmed the tide in the second half but couldn't prevent the Hawks from posting Led by playmaker Cale Edmed and Joseph Nohra, the Leichhardt cubs were right in the mix after another three tries to record a thumping premiership win and claim the Charles 'Chook' Fraser wholehearted displays from all team members as they went to lemons with a 14-10 lead. Kevin Fraser, grandson of all time Winning Concord Burwood U/13 Div 1 Kangaroos and Balmain fullback great Trophy. skipper Brandon Tumeth George Vournovas, Zaine Gardiner, Jake Thomas, Joshua Parnell, Robbie Tocco, Max Downer, Seb Charles 'Chook' Fraser, with North Ryde U/12 Div 2 captain Max Braham. Strathfield were best served by forwards Jacob Harb, Dante Lanzafame, Jaad Krayem and half Ji Foster and Bailey Ward provided strong support for the red and blacks – but to no avail. Tabbah. Concord-Burwood rallied after the interval, piling on three tries with forwards Arrage, skipper Brandon Tumeth, Andrew Romeo, Christian Emelio, Max Phillips, Christian Jardim and Charlie Bruton leading the way. NORTH RYDE 38 (S Moala 3, M Braham 3, C Bragg 2 tries; B Chippendale, J Kendal, C Bragg gls) d STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE 14 (J Harb, D Lanzafame, J Krayem tries; Emre Gundoganli gl). CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK 26 (T Williams, W Arrage, B Tumeth, A Romeo, J Andary tries; J NORTH RYDE – Charlie Armstrong, Bronson Chippendale, Jai Kendal, Charlie Manning, Max Basaga, C Jardim, M Phillips gls) d LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 18 (J Nohra, S Foster, C Edmed, Braham (captain), Cameron Bragg, Samiuela Moala, Harrison Black, Tom Ryan, Max Stallard, R Tocco tries; J Nohra gl). Savinata Moala, Michael Lorenti, Sebastian Scalise, Angus Cosgrove, Kaden Bezak. CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Jayden Basaga, Turoa Williams, Jamie Sarkis, Charlie Bruton, Coach: Grant Armstrong; Manager: Susie Manning; Trainers: Dermott Ryan & Peter Lorenti. Christian Jardim, Max Phillips, Brandon Tumeth (captain), Christian Emelio, Joseph Hayek, Will Arrage, Max Phillips, Andrew Romeo, Connor Lucey, Adam Paterson, Norman Saad, Joseph STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE – Zac Elsayed, Hasn Khalil, Emre Gundoganli, Tyson Lam, Ji Tabbah Andary, Sebastian Boustani. Coach: Mark Tumeth; Manager: Paul Bruton; Trainers: Jack Jardim, (captain), Dante Lanzafame, Jacob Harb, Tarek Tabbah, John Latouf, Ahmed Allam, Jaad Krayem, Isaac Romeo & Andrew Phillips. Afram Saliba, Usaia Masuwale, Malik Tabbah. Coach: Steve Tabbah; Manager: Anthony Latouf; Trainers: Salim Gundoganli & Omar Abbout. LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Max Downer, Kevin Dawo, Jayden Merhi, Bailey Ward, Tyrese Phillips, Joseph Nohra, Seb Foster, Robbie Tocco, Joshua Parnell, Jake Thomas, Zaine Gardiner, George Vournovas, Cale Edmed (captain), George Bekos, Ahmed Dandan, Rocco Pugliese. Coach: Ermington-Rydalmere stalwart Kevin Fraser BJL patron Mick Manning with U/13 Div 1 Steve Edmed; Co-Managers: Nita Nohra & Graham Gardiner; Trainers: Grant Thomas, Chris Matos with U/12 Div 2 Player of the Match Savinata Player of the Match Will Arrage (Wolves). & David Foster. Moala (North Ryde).

36 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 37 Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

U/12 Division 2 champions North Ryde Hawks Sydney Combined U/13 Division 1 champions Concord-Burwood Pink.

Under 12 Div 2 Grand Final Under 13 Div 1 Grand Final

NORTH Ryde had too many big guns in a crushing 38-14 victory over Strathfield Raiders White in CONCORD-Burwood Pink Under 13s team enhanced its reputation as a premiership-winning the U/12 Div 2 title decider. juggernaut after toppling rivals Leichhardt Wanderers in the Sydney Combined Division 1 Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. Rampaging forward Savinata Moala starred in the Hawks' eight try rout – bursting over for three The mighty Wolves recorded a hard-fought 26-18 victory to capture a fifth successive tries and making big metres with his powerful surges to ignite the North Ryde attack. championship in their age group since 2012. Savinata was ably supported by strong running Max Braham, who also bagged a hat trick of tries Powerful Wolves' forward Will Arrage was best on ground in the U/13 Div 1 decider – replicating and five eighth Cameron Bragg, a nippy number six who collected a try double in the Hawks' his Player of the Match performance against the Wanderers from the previous season with resounding triumph. another tireless effort. There was no stopping the powerhouse trio as Grant Armstrong's North Ryde cubs racked up a Arrage carted the ball up strongly, launched many a raid with his off-loads and proved a trojan in commanding 22-4 lead at the half time interval. defence as the Wolves finished strongly to sink a gallant Wanderers side. The Raiders stemmed the tide in the second half but couldn't prevent the Hawks from posting Led by playmaker Cale Edmed and Joseph Nohra, the Leichhardt cubs were right in the mix after another three tries to record a thumping premiership win and claim the Charles 'Chook' Fraser wholehearted displays from all team members as they went to lemons with a 14-10 lead. Kevin Fraser, grandson of all time Winning Concord Burwood U/13 Div 1 Kangaroos and Balmain fullback great Trophy. skipper Brandon Tumeth George Vournovas, Zaine Gardiner, Jake Thomas, Joshua Parnell, Robbie Tocco, Max Downer, Seb Charles 'Chook' Fraser, with North Ryde U/12 Div 2 captain Max Braham. Strathfield were best served by forwards Jacob Harb, Dante Lanzafame, Jaad Krayem and half Ji Foster and Bailey Ward provided strong support for the red and blacks – but to no avail. Tabbah. Concord-Burwood rallied after the interval, piling on three tries with forwards Arrage, skipper Brandon Tumeth, Andrew Romeo, Christian Emelio, Max Phillips, Christian Jardim and Charlie Bruton leading the way. NORTH RYDE 38 (S Moala 3, M Braham 3, C Bragg 2 tries; B Chippendale, J Kendal, C Bragg gls) d STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE 14 (J Harb, D Lanzafame, J Krayem tries; Emre Gundoganli gl). CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK 26 (T Williams, W Arrage, B Tumeth, A Romeo, J Andary tries; J NORTH RYDE – Charlie Armstrong, Bronson Chippendale, Jai Kendal, Charlie Manning, Max Basaga, C Jardim, M Phillips gls) d LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 18 (J Nohra, S Foster, C Edmed, Braham (captain), Cameron Bragg, Samiuela Moala, Harrison Black, Tom Ryan, Max Stallard, R Tocco tries; J Nohra gl). Savinata Moala, Michael Lorenti, Sebastian Scalise, Angus Cosgrove, Kaden Bezak. CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Jayden Basaga, Turoa Williams, Jamie Sarkis, Charlie Bruton, Coach: Grant Armstrong; Manager: Susie Manning; Trainers: Dermott Ryan & Peter Lorenti. Christian Jardim, Max Phillips, Brandon Tumeth (captain), Christian Emelio, Joseph Hayek, Will Arrage, Max Phillips, Andrew Romeo, Connor Lucey, Adam Paterson, Norman Saad, Joseph STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE – Zac Elsayed, Hasn Khalil, Emre Gundoganli, Tyson Lam, Ji Tabbah Andary, Sebastian Boustani. Coach: Mark Tumeth; Manager: Paul Bruton; Trainers: Jack Jardim, (captain), Dante Lanzafame, Jacob Harb, Tarek Tabbah, John Latouf, Ahmed Allam, Jaad Krayem, Isaac Romeo & Andrew Phillips. Afram Saliba, Usaia Masuwale, Malik Tabbah. Coach: Steve Tabbah; Manager: Anthony Latouf; Trainers: Salim Gundoganli & Omar Abbout. LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Max Downer, Kevin Dawo, Jayden Merhi, Bailey Ward, Tyrese Phillips, Joseph Nohra, Seb Foster, Robbie Tocco, Joshua Parnell, Jake Thomas, Zaine Gardiner, George Vournovas, Cale Edmed (captain), George Bekos, Ahmed Dandan, Rocco Pugliese. Coach: Ermington-Rydalmere stalwart Kevin Fraser BJL patron Mick Manning with U/13 Div 1 Steve Edmed; Co-Managers: Nita Nohra & Graham Gardiner; Trainers: Grant Thomas, Chris Matos with U/12 Div 2 Player of the Match Savinata Player of the Match Will Arrage (Wolves). & David Foster. Moala (North Ryde).

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U/13 Division 2 champions Dundas Shamrocks U/15 Division 3 champions Five Dock RSL

Under 15 Div 3 Grand Final DASHING centre Nick Dorahy turned in a fine display to spearhead Five Dock RSL to an 18-12 victory over Carlingford Cougars in the Sydney Combined U/15 Div 3 title decider at Leichhardt Under 13 Div 2 Grand Final Oval. The promising young back capped a Player of the Grand Final performance by nabbing two DUNDAS Shamrocks claimed the Sydney Combined U/13 Div 2 premiership with a gallant 14-12 crucial second half tries to steer the Dockers to a deserved triumph. victory over Holy Cross at Leichhardt Oval. Five eighth Sam Bignold, prop Connor Monroe and fullback Ben Kain also played strongly for the The Shamrocks staged a spirited second half revival to edge out the Rhinos in a thrilling tussle Dockers who staved off a Cougars challenge with bustling defence. with hard-working lock Christian Abal judged Player of the Grand Final. Powerful Carlingford prop Aaron Johnson was one of the best players on ground and busted the Abal produced a non-stop performance as the Dundas cubs rallied to post three second half tries Five Dock defence with a bullocking run to open the try scoring. and secure the trophy in courageous fashion. The Dockers responded with a try by half Leon Hutchinson that was converted by winger Jared Sharp centre Jai Sillars collected a try double with prop Antoine Elhalabi crashing through tackles Prosser. Wests Tigers' Fan Engagement & Community to score a vital four pointer. Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Manager Shaun Spence with Shamrocks' Jack King with Five Dock RSL U/15 Div 3 Dorahy gave Five Dock a 12-6 lead after the break when he kicked and regathered to score the U/13 Div 2 captain Christian Abal. Holy Cross led 12-0 at the interval following tries by winger Tully Kidman, centre Warren Bourke captain Connor Monroe. first of his two tries before Cougars' star Johnson levelled proceedings with another bumping try and half back Matthew Durkin but couldn't repel the revitalised Shamrocks who finished strongly with pivot Jye Durkin adding the extras. with skipper Abal, centre Sillars, prop Sean Taylor and five eighth Ryan Field leading the way. The Dockers wrapped up the title when the elusive Dorahy burst through the Cougars defence to DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 14 (J Sillars 2, A Elhalabi tries; R Field gl) d HOLY CROSS 12 (T Kidman, W notch his second try with six minutes left on the clock. Bourke, M Durkin tries).

FIVE DOCK RSL 18 (N Doherty 2, L Hutchinson tries; J Prosser 3 gls) d CARLINGFORD COUGARS DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Nathan Rizk, Nick Bila, Jai Sillars, Logan Zhang, Rome Morrell, Ryan Field, 12 (A Johnson 2 tries; J Durkin 2 gls). Jarod Wright, Christian Abal (captain), Jacob Cameron, Nick Parkes, Sean Taylor, Hayden Eato, FIVE DOCK RSL – Ben Kain, Jared Prosser, Harrison Fallon, Nick Doherty, Jordan Younes, Sam Antoine Elhalabi, Jarrod Hooper, Mark Morcos, Bradley Caruso, David Nehme, Mataele Fifita, Oriti Bignold, Leon Hutchinson, Scott Hume, Sebastian Gajda, Joseph Cooper, Connor Monroe Finau. Coach: Ian Geddes; Manager: Rachael Prior; Trainers: Brett Eato & Darrin Parkes. (captain), Joshua Garlick, Sione Hafoka, Matthew D'Agostino, Kayne Sanki, Melvyn Semu, Dylan Wheatley, Rocco Potter, Luke Semaan, Mario Uhila, Dexter Santos, Hammoud Nazir, Caleb Sykes. HOLY CROSS - Brody Howard, Tully Kidman, Warren Bourke, Bailey Murphy (captain), Zac Pursey, Coach: Mark Madden; Manager: Elias Sanki; Trainers: Ash Thomas & Rachel Strobridge. Jack MacGillicuddy, Matthew Durkin, Mason Wheelhouse, Richard Jenkins-Peters, Liam Gordon, Jack Karakasis, Tony Nader, Cohen Andrews-Webb, Daniel Bettridge, Harrison Vella, Pablo Brunet, CARLINGFORD COUGARS – Tim Greig; Michael Tsoukalas, Billy Elbayeh, Edward Gilbert, Will Luca Mulcahy, Andrew Musillo, Jeremy Leitch. Coach: Trent Murphy; Manager: Melissa Bowrey; Lingard, Jye Durkin, Jeremy Hassarati (captain), Trainers: Grant Wheelhouse & Michael Durkin. Brendan Khalil, Ethan Uslu, Sam Cranfield, Tom Oxford, Nick Khalil, Aaron Johnson, Riley Warner, Wests Tigers' Shaun Spence with U/13 Balmain Junior League life member Louis An, Marshall Collier, Louie Backos, Nick White, Jacob Fattore, Will Chen, Jacob Wehbe. Div 2 Player of the Match Christian Abal Jack King with U/15 Div 3 Player of the Coach: Sam Dominello; Manager: Therese Khalil; Trainers: Camero (Dundas Shamrocks). Match Nick Doherty (Five Dock RSL).

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U/13 Division 2 champions Dundas Shamrocks U/15 Division 3 champions Five Dock RSL

Under 15 Div 3 Grand Final DASHING centre Nick Dorahy turned in a fine display to spearhead Five Dock RSL to an 18-12 victory over Carlingford Cougars in the Sydney Combined U/15 Div 3 title decider at Leichhardt Under 13 Div 2 Grand Final Oval. The promising young back capped a Player of the Grand Final performance by nabbing two DUNDAS Shamrocks claimed the Sydney Combined U/13 Div 2 premiership with a gallant 14-12 crucial second half tries to steer the Dockers to a deserved triumph. victory over Holy Cross at Leichhardt Oval. Five eighth Sam Bignold, prop Connor Monroe and fullback Ben Kain also played strongly for the The Shamrocks staged a spirited second half revival to edge out the Rhinos in a thrilling tussle Dockers who staved off a Cougars challenge with bustling defence. with hard-working lock Christian Abal judged Player of the Grand Final. Powerful Carlingford prop Aaron Johnson was one of the best players on ground and busted the Abal produced a non-stop performance as the Dundas cubs rallied to post three second half tries Five Dock defence with a bullocking run to open the try scoring. and secure the trophy in courageous fashion. The Dockers responded with a try by half Leon Hutchinson that was converted by winger Jared Sharp centre Jai Sillars collected a try double with prop Antoine Elhalabi crashing through tackles Prosser. Wests Tigers' Fan Engagement & Community to score a vital four pointer. Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Manager Shaun Spence with Shamrocks' Jack King with Five Dock RSL U/15 Div 3 Dorahy gave Five Dock a 12-6 lead after the break when he kicked and regathered to score the U/13 Div 2 captain Christian Abal. Holy Cross led 12-0 at the interval following tries by winger Tully Kidman, centre Warren Bourke captain Connor Monroe. first of his two tries before Cougars' star Johnson levelled proceedings with another bumping try and half back Matthew Durkin but couldn't repel the revitalised Shamrocks who finished strongly with pivot Jye Durkin adding the extras. with skipper Abal, centre Sillars, prop Sean Taylor and five eighth Ryan Field leading the way. The Dockers wrapped up the title when the elusive Dorahy burst through the Cougars defence to DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 14 (J Sillars 2, A Elhalabi tries; R Field gl) d HOLY CROSS 12 (T Kidman, W notch his second try with six minutes left on the clock. Bourke, M Durkin tries).

FIVE DOCK RSL 18 (N Doherty 2, L Hutchinson tries; J Prosser 3 gls) d CARLINGFORD COUGARS DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Nathan Rizk, Nick Bila, Jai Sillars, Logan Zhang, Rome Morrell, Ryan Field, 12 (A Johnson 2 tries; J Durkin 2 gls). Jarod Wright, Christian Abal (captain), Jacob Cameron, Nick Parkes, Sean Taylor, Hayden Eato, FIVE DOCK RSL – Ben Kain, Jared Prosser, Harrison Fallon, Nick Doherty, Jordan Younes, Sam Antoine Elhalabi, Jarrod Hooper, Mark Morcos, Bradley Caruso, David Nehme, Mataele Fifita, Oriti Bignold, Leon Hutchinson, Scott Hume, Sebastian Gajda, Joseph Cooper, Connor Monroe Finau. Coach: Ian Geddes; Manager: Rachael Prior; Trainers: Brett Eato & Darrin Parkes. (captain), Joshua Garlick, Sione Hafoka, Matthew D'Agostino, Kayne Sanki, Melvyn Semu, Dylan Wheatley, Rocco Potter, Luke Semaan, Mario Uhila, Dexter Santos, Hammoud Nazir, Caleb Sykes. HOLY CROSS - Brody Howard, Tully Kidman, Warren Bourke, Bailey Murphy (captain), Zac Pursey, Coach: Mark Madden; Manager: Elias Sanki; Trainers: Ash Thomas & Rachel Strobridge. Jack MacGillicuddy, Matthew Durkin, Mason Wheelhouse, Richard Jenkins-Peters, Liam Gordon, Jack Karakasis, Tony Nader, Cohen Andrews-Webb, Daniel Bettridge, Harrison Vella, Pablo Brunet, CARLINGFORD COUGARS – Tim Greig; Michael Tsoukalas, Billy Elbayeh, Edward Gilbert, Will Luca Mulcahy, Andrew Musillo, Jeremy Leitch. Coach: Trent Murphy; Manager: Melissa Bowrey; Lingard, Jye Durkin, Jeremy Hassarati (captain), Trainers: Grant Wheelhouse & Michael Durkin. Brendan Khalil, Ethan Uslu, Sam Cranfield, Tom Oxford, Nick Khalil, Aaron Johnson, Riley Warner, Wests Tigers' Shaun Spence with U/13 Balmain Junior League life member Louis An, Marshall Collier, Louie Backos, Nick White, Jacob Fattore, Will Chen, Jacob Wehbe. Div 2 Player of the Match Christian Abal Jack King with U/15 Div 3 Player of the Coach: Sam Dominello; Manager: Therese Khalil; Trainers: Camero (Dundas Shamrocks). Match Nick Doherty (Five Dock RSL).

38 2016 107th Annual Report 2016 107th Annual Report 39 Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals Accredited Events

Balmain Junior League life member John Stanton with Holy Cross U/17 Div 1 skipper Bennett Wheelhouse.

Sydney Combined U/17 Division 1 champions Holy Cross Rhinos.

Under 17 Div 1 Grand Final TEN years ago Wests Tigers stars Aaron Woods and Luke Brooks were displaying their skills at the 2006 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Leichhardt Oval. Both were fresh-faced cubs with their respective clubs Leichhardt Juniors and Holy Cross and Ryde Eastwood Football Club demonstrated their potential with stand out performances on the stalwart Jack King with U/17 day. In an ironic twist the pair each nabbed a hat trick of tries just Div 1 Player of the Match hours apart. Laurie Zarounas (Holy Cross). RYAN SIRONEN SHIELD WINNERS: Strathfield Raiders players celebrate their Grand Final victory over Holy Cross in the U/11 Ryan Sironen Shield pre season competition at T.G Millner Field. 2005 premiership-winning heroes Robbie Farah (Leichhardt The Rhinos extended their lead to 20-10 when Nick Foster twisted Wanderers), Mark O'Neill (St Patricks Dundas), Dene Halatau (North through tackles to score out wide but Sapati bridged the gap Ryde Hawks) and Bronson Harrison (Five Dock RSL & Wanderers) when he notched a second try on the half time bell. were local products that lined up in Balmain Junior League Grand Under 11 - Ryan Sironen Shield Finals as did present day stars Mitchell Moses (Carlingford Holy Cross led 26-16 when centre Abe Matar crossed after the POOL MATCHES: Holy Cross 28 Leichhardt Wanderers Red 0; Strathfield Raiders 12 Wanderers Cougars), Curtis Sironen (North Ryde & Dundas Shamrocks) and interval with Stevanovic adding the extras but two quick tries in Black 4; Carlingford Cougars 16 Enfield Federals 16; Strathfield Raiders 24 Wanderers Red 0; Holy Kyle Lovett (Five Dock RSL). the space of four minutes by forward Harrison Teritaiti and winger Cross 20 Carlingford Cougars 0; Wanderers Black 28 Enfield Federals 8; Strathfield Raiders 16 Holy Cameron Russo gave the Broncos new hope. Fast forward ten years and the Wests Tigers paraded its emerging Cross 12; Wanderers Black 20 Carlingford Cougars 4; Enfield Federals 24 Wanderers Red 0. talent at the 2016 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Zarounas and Will Kei wrapped up the title for Holy Cross with Leichhardt Oval. For many of the juniors on display the Grand determined second half tries to give the Balmain club bragging Finals were a stepping stone to bigger things – just like it was for rights over their Bulldogs rivals. SEMI FINALS: Strathfield Raiders 36 Enfield Federals 8; Holy Cross 20 Wanderers Black 12. NSW Origin stars Farah and Woods and the Tigers' young guns Brooks and Moses. Bass Hill were best served by Canterbury S.G Ball five eighth Brandon Wakeham, hooker Dylan Trew, prop Jeffrey Alam, centre Another cub named Brooks featured in the main game – helping Andy Hem, back rower Harrison Teritaiti, centre Feliciano GRAND FINAL: Strathfield Raiders 24 Holy Cross 12. Holy Cross Rhinos clinch back to back Sydney Combined RYAN SIRONEN PLAYER OF SERIES: Moungatonga and Dante Taliai. Talented Strathfield Raiders playmaker premiership titles with a 38-24 triumph over Canterbury club Bass Zach Hayek receives his Ryan Sironen Hill in the U/17 Division 1 decider. HOLY CROSS 38 (L Zarounnas 2, S Brooks, S Talivakala, N Foster, A Shield Player of the Series trophy from Matar, W Kei tries; B Stevanovic 5 gls) d BASS HILL BRONCOS 24 (B North Ryde Hawks president Glenn Hillier. While elder brother Luke was engineering a gutsy 36-24 victory Sapati 2, B Santura, H Teritaiti, C Russo tries; D Trew 2 gls). over the Warriors across the Tasman at Mt Smart Stadium to keep the Tigers in finals contention, sharp centre Scott Brooks made an HOLY CROSS - Curtis Wilson, Dorian Yarak, Scott Brooks, Abe impact as the undefeated Rhinos staved off a strong Broncos Matar, Will Kei, Ben Stevanovic, Laurence Zarounas, Luke Hodge, challenge to lift the trophy. Mateo Tatola, Sosaia Talivakaola, Will Lawson, Bennett Wheelhouse (captain), Maylee Semu, Les Abdennour, Jamie Sousamlis, Lachlan Dynamic half Laurence Zarounas and wily hooker Bennett Camroux, Joe Akiki, Leonardo Frustaci, Nick Foster, James Wheelhouse turned in outstanding displays for the Rhinos with Roulston, Jonathan Langi, Angus McElroy. Coach: Michael support from Nick Foster, Mateo Tatola, Will Lawson, Luke Hodge, Abdennour; Assistant Coach: Anthony Abdennour; Managers: Col Curtis Wilson, prop Les Abdennour and 16 year old utility Ben Lawson & Lola Younis; Trainers: Nick Stevanovic, Brad Wilson & Stevanovic. The clever Zarounas showed plenty of vision and skill Peter Mortimer. and scored two of the Rhinos' seven tries in a stand out performance that earned him Player of the Match honours. BASS HILL BRONCOS - Ben Sapati, Cameron Russo, Andy Hem, Feliciano Moungatonga, Radwan Masri, John Ryan, Brandon Balmain representative forward Tatola carted the ball up strongly Wakeham, Nabil Allouche, Trinity Cecil-Hamiora, Karim Baghdadi, and caught the eye with his no-nonsense defence. Harrison Teritaiti, Aneterea Salia-Evagelia, Dylan Trew, Jeffrey Alam, Ricardo Lopala, Phouvady Manpathoum, Bainivali Santura, Jimmy Holy Cross jumped to a 14-0 lead after eleven minutes following Hoang, Samiuela Finau, Dante Taliai, Joshua Cregan, Tyrone Ioane, early tries by Brooks, second rower Sosaia Talivakaola and Samson Toaiti. Coach: Sam Lutau; Manager: Kaloni Kaivaha; Zarounas before the Broncos replied with tries by Bainivali Santura Trainers: Brenton Kaivaha & Joshua Kaivaha. and fullback Ben Sapati.

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Balmain Junior League life member John Stanton with Holy Cross U/17 Div 1 skipper Bennett Wheelhouse.

Sydney Combined U/17 Division 1 champions Holy Cross Rhinos.

Under 17 Div 1 Grand Final TEN years ago Wests Tigers stars Aaron Woods and Luke Brooks were displaying their skills at the 2006 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Leichhardt Oval. Both were fresh-faced cubs with their respective clubs Leichhardt Juniors and Holy Cross and Ryde Eastwood Football Club demonstrated their potential with stand out performances on the stalwart Jack King with U/17 day. In an ironic twist the pair each nabbed a hat trick of tries just Div 1 Player of the Match hours apart. Laurie Zarounas (Holy Cross). RYAN SIRONEN SHIELD WINNERS: Strathfield Raiders players celebrate their Grand Final victory over Holy Cross in the U/11 Ryan Sironen Shield pre season competition at T.G Millner Field. 2005 premiership-winning heroes Robbie Farah (Leichhardt The Rhinos extended their lead to 20-10 when Nick Foster twisted Wanderers), Mark O'Neill (St Patricks Dundas), Dene Halatau (North through tackles to score out wide but Sapati bridged the gap Ryde Hawks) and Bronson Harrison (Five Dock RSL & Wanderers) when he notched a second try on the half time bell. were local products that lined up in Balmain Junior League Grand Under 11 - Ryan Sironen Shield Finals as did present day stars Mitchell Moses (Carlingford Holy Cross led 26-16 when centre Abe Matar crossed after the POOL MATCHES: Holy Cross 28 Leichhardt Wanderers Red 0; Strathfield Raiders 12 Wanderers Cougars), Curtis Sironen (North Ryde & Dundas Shamrocks) and interval with Stevanovic adding the extras but two quick tries in Black 4; Carlingford Cougars 16 Enfield Federals 16; Strathfield Raiders 24 Wanderers Red 0; Holy Kyle Lovett (Five Dock RSL). the space of four minutes by forward Harrison Teritaiti and winger Cross 20 Carlingford Cougars 0; Wanderers Black 28 Enfield Federals 8; Strathfield Raiders 16 Holy Cameron Russo gave the Broncos new hope. Fast forward ten years and the Wests Tigers paraded its emerging Cross 12; Wanderers Black 20 Carlingford Cougars 4; Enfield Federals 24 Wanderers Red 0. talent at the 2016 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals at Zarounas and Will Kei wrapped up the title for Holy Cross with Leichhardt Oval. For many of the juniors on display the Grand determined second half tries to give the Balmain club bragging Finals were a stepping stone to bigger things – just like it was for rights over their Bulldogs rivals. SEMI FINALS: Strathfield Raiders 36 Enfield Federals 8; Holy Cross 20 Wanderers Black 12. NSW Origin stars Farah and Woods and the Tigers' young guns Brooks and Moses. Bass Hill were best served by Canterbury S.G Ball five eighth Brandon Wakeham, hooker Dylan Trew, prop Jeffrey Alam, centre Another cub named Brooks featured in the main game – helping Andy Hem, back rower Harrison Teritaiti, centre Feliciano GRAND FINAL: Strathfield Raiders 24 Holy Cross 12. Holy Cross Rhinos clinch back to back Sydney Combined RYAN SIRONEN PLAYER OF SERIES: Moungatonga and Dante Taliai. Talented Strathfield Raiders playmaker premiership titles with a 38-24 triumph over Canterbury club Bass Zach Hayek receives his Ryan Sironen Hill in the U/17 Division 1 decider. HOLY CROSS 38 (L Zarounnas 2, S Brooks, S Talivakala, N Foster, A Shield Player of the Series trophy from Matar, W Kei tries; B Stevanovic 5 gls) d BASS HILL BRONCOS 24 (B North Ryde Hawks president Glenn Hillier. While elder brother Luke was engineering a gutsy 36-24 victory Sapati 2, B Santura, H Teritaiti, C Russo tries; D Trew 2 gls). over the Warriors across the Tasman at Mt Smart Stadium to keep the Tigers in finals contention, sharp centre Scott Brooks made an HOLY CROSS - Curtis Wilson, Dorian Yarak, Scott Brooks, Abe impact as the undefeated Rhinos staved off a strong Broncos Matar, Will Kei, Ben Stevanovic, Laurence Zarounas, Luke Hodge, challenge to lift the trophy. Mateo Tatola, Sosaia Talivakaola, Will Lawson, Bennett Wheelhouse (captain), Maylee Semu, Les Abdennour, Jamie Sousamlis, Lachlan Dynamic half Laurence Zarounas and wily hooker Bennett Camroux, Joe Akiki, Leonardo Frustaci, Nick Foster, James Wheelhouse turned in outstanding displays for the Rhinos with Roulston, Jonathan Langi, Angus McElroy. Coach: Michael support from Nick Foster, Mateo Tatola, Will Lawson, Luke Hodge, Abdennour; Assistant Coach: Anthony Abdennour; Managers: Col Curtis Wilson, prop Les Abdennour and 16 year old utility Ben Lawson & Lola Younis; Trainers: Nick Stevanovic, Brad Wilson & Stevanovic. The clever Zarounas showed plenty of vision and skill Peter Mortimer. and scored two of the Rhinos' seven tries in a stand out performance that earned him Player of the Match honours. BASS HILL BRONCOS - Ben Sapati, Cameron Russo, Andy Hem, Feliciano Moungatonga, Radwan Masri, John Ryan, Brandon Balmain representative forward Tatola carted the ball up strongly Wakeham, Nabil Allouche, Trinity Cecil-Hamiora, Karim Baghdadi, and caught the eye with his no-nonsense defence. Harrison Teritaiti, Aneterea Salia-Evagelia, Dylan Trew, Jeffrey Alam, Ricardo Lopala, Phouvady Manpathoum, Bainivali Santura, Jimmy Holy Cross jumped to a 14-0 lead after eleven minutes following Hoang, Samiuela Finau, Dante Taliai, Joshua Cregan, Tyrone Ioane, early tries by Brooks, second rower Sosaia Talivakaola and Samson Toaiti. Coach: Sam Lutau; Manager: Kaloni Kaivaha; Zarounas before the Broncos replied with tries by Bainivali Santura Trainers: Brenton Kaivaha & Joshua Kaivaha. and fullback Ben Sapati.

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2016 Mark O'Neill U/10 Shield champions Concord-Burwood Pink

2016 Robbie Farah Challenge Mark O'Neill Shield STRATHFIELD Raiders White captured the Robbie Farah U/9 Challenge trophy with a 24-4 victory over Leichhardt CONCORD-Burwood United Pink U/10s team collected their first silverware of the 2016 season Wanderers Red at Blackmore Oval. after clinching the Mark O'Neill Shield title at St Patricks Oval on March 20. The undefeated Raiders turned in a powerful display in the Grand Final to run in six tries against a strong The well-drilled Wolves showed their class and power to defeat Dundas Shamrocks Yellow 36-20 Wanderers Red outfit. in the Shield final. North Ryde won the Robbie Farah Shield consolation trophy after edging out Enfield Federals 24-16. Promising Shamrocks cub Joseph Raad was named Player of the Series. Strathfield Raiders Black colt Azzam Krayem took out the Carnival's Best & Fairest Award.

POOL A: Leichhardt Wanderers Red 32 Concord Burwood Charcoal 0; Dundas Shamrocks Green POOL A: Strathfield Raiders White 44 Enfield Federals 4; Dundas Shamrocks 32 Leichhardt Wanderers Black 12; Mark O'Neill Shield Player of Series 24 Concord Burwood Charcoal 24; Wanderers Red 32 Shamrocks Green 4. Strathfield Raiders White 40 Concord-Burwood 4; Enfield Federals 20 Wanderers Black 16; Shamrocks 36 Concord- Joseph Raad (Dundas Shamrocks Yellow). Burwood 16; Strathfield Raiders White 40 Wanderers Black 0; Enfield Federals 32 Concord-Burwood 8; Strathfield POOL B: Dundas Shamrocks Yellow 32 Carlingford Cougars 12; Raiders White 36 Shamrocks 4; Wanderers Black 28 Concord-Burwood 4; Shamrocks 28 Enfield Federals 16. Carlingford Cougars 36 Leichhardt Wanderers Black 16; Shamrocks Yellow 44 Wanderers Black 4. POOL B: Strathfield Raiders Black 8 d North Ryde Hawks 8 (first try scorers); Leichhardt Wanderers Red 24 Carlingford Cougars 12; North Ryde 16 Holy Cross 4; Wanderers Red 16 Strathfield Raiders Black 8; Carlingford POOL C: Concord Burwood Pink 32 Holy Cross 0; Cougars 20 Holy Cross 8; Wanderers Red 24 North Ryde 12; Strathfield Raiders Black 32 Holy Cross 8; North Ryde Strathfield Raiders 20 Holy Cross 8; Concord Burwood Pink 20 Strathfield Raiders 8. 24 Carlingford Cougars 0; Wanderers Red 44 Holy Cross 8; Strathfield Raiders Black 32 Carlingford Cougars 8. QUARTER FINALS: Strathfield Raiders 28 Wanderers Red 20; Holy Cross 24 Shamrocks Green 8; Shamrocks Yellow 32 Concord Burwood Charcoal 8; Concord SEMI FINALS: ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE Burwood Pink 20 Carlingford Cougars 0. Strathfield Raiders White 36 Strathfield Raiders Black 4; Wanderers Red 40 Shamrocks 24. SEMI FINALS: Concord Burwood Pink 24 Holy Cross 4; Shamrocks Yellow 16 Strathfield Raiders 12. ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: North Ryde 32 Wanderers Black 8; Enfield Federals won on forfeit. FINAL: Concord Burwood Pink 36 Shamrocks Yellow 20.

GRAND FINALS: ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE Strathfield Raiders White 24 Wanderers Red 4 ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: North Ryde 24 Enfield Federals 16.

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2016 Mark O'Neill U/10 Shield champions Concord-Burwood Pink

2016 Robbie Farah Challenge Mark O'Neill Shield STRATHFIELD Raiders White captured the Robbie Farah U/9 Challenge trophy with a 24-4 victory over Leichhardt CONCORD-Burwood United Pink U/10s team collected their first silverware of the 2016 season Wanderers Red at Blackmore Oval. after clinching the Mark O'Neill Shield title at St Patricks Oval on March 20. The undefeated Raiders turned in a powerful display in the Grand Final to run in six tries against a strong The well-drilled Wolves showed their class and power to defeat Dundas Shamrocks Yellow 36-20 Wanderers Red outfit. in the Shield final. North Ryde won the Robbie Farah Shield consolation trophy after edging out Enfield Federals 24-16. Promising Shamrocks cub Joseph Raad was named Player of the Series. Strathfield Raiders Black colt Azzam Krayem took out the Carnival's Best & Fairest Award.

POOL A: Leichhardt Wanderers Red 32 Concord Burwood Charcoal 0; Dundas Shamrocks Green POOL A: Strathfield Raiders White 44 Enfield Federals 4; Dundas Shamrocks 32 Leichhardt Wanderers Black 12; Mark O'Neill Shield Player of Series 24 Concord Burwood Charcoal 24; Wanderers Red 32 Shamrocks Green 4. Strathfield Raiders White 40 Concord-Burwood 4; Enfield Federals 20 Wanderers Black 16; Shamrocks 36 Concord- Joseph Raad (Dundas Shamrocks Yellow). Burwood 16; Strathfield Raiders White 40 Wanderers Black 0; Enfield Federals 32 Concord-Burwood 8; Strathfield POOL B: Dundas Shamrocks Yellow 32 Carlingford Cougars 12; Raiders White 36 Shamrocks 4; Wanderers Black 28 Concord-Burwood 4; Shamrocks 28 Enfield Federals 16. Carlingford Cougars 36 Leichhardt Wanderers Black 16; Shamrocks Yellow 44 Wanderers Black 4. POOL B: Strathfield Raiders Black 8 d North Ryde Hawks 8 (first try scorers); Leichhardt Wanderers Red 24 Carlingford Cougars 12; North Ryde 16 Holy Cross 4; Wanderers Red 16 Strathfield Raiders Black 8; Carlingford POOL C: Concord Burwood Pink 32 Holy Cross 0; Cougars 20 Holy Cross 8; Wanderers Red 24 North Ryde 12; Strathfield Raiders Black 32 Holy Cross 8; North Ryde Strathfield Raiders 20 Holy Cross 8; Concord Burwood Pink 20 Strathfield Raiders 8. 24 Carlingford Cougars 0; Wanderers Red 44 Holy Cross 8; Strathfield Raiders Black 32 Carlingford Cougars 8. QUARTER FINALS: Strathfield Raiders 28 Wanderers Red 20; Holy Cross 24 Shamrocks Green 8; Shamrocks Yellow 32 Concord Burwood Charcoal 8; Concord SEMI FINALS: ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE Burwood Pink 20 Carlingford Cougars 0. Strathfield Raiders White 36 Strathfield Raiders Black 4; Wanderers Red 40 Shamrocks 24. SEMI FINALS: Concord Burwood Pink 24 Holy Cross 4; Shamrocks Yellow 16 Strathfield Raiders 12. ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: North Ryde 32 Wanderers Black 8; Enfield Federals won on forfeit. FINAL: Concord Burwood Pink 36 Shamrocks Yellow 20.

GRAND FINALS: ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE Strathfield Raiders White 24 Wanderers Red 4 ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: North Ryde 24 Enfield Federals 16.

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Wolves U8 Champs BES All Conquering Wolves Celebrate Championship Treble By CHRIS KARAS

CONCORD Burwood United U/10 Pink team were the toast of the Balmain Junior League in 2016 after capturing a championship treble. The mighty Wolves' cubs lifted the U/10 Mark O'Neill Shield and coveted Gorden Tallis Cup trophies before winning the U/10 Div 1 premiership with a 30-12 Grand Final victory over Dundas Shamrocks. Concord-Burwood tasted Origin success on the eve of Origin 3 at ANZ Stadium in July when they collected another piece of silverware after clinching the prestigious Gorden Tallis Cup on the north- eastern coast of Queensland. Wolves U10 Championship T Competing in the Cup for the first time, the all reble conquering Wolves showed power and skill to defeat West Panthers Red 8-4 in a quality final at Bennett Park. After a record-breaking campaign in 2015 in which the team won Hosted by the Townsville & District Junior League, the 15th annual an incredible five titles, the young Wolves continued their Carnival attracted 64 teams and showcased the best U/10 talent in phenomenal success under the coaching of the astute Mitchell the State. and Terry Langi. It was a meritorious achievement by the Balmain Junior League Since forming as U/6s in 2012, the Wolves have captured three age champions who created history as the first team from NSW to successive Benny Elias Shield titles, the Robbie Farah U/9 enter and subsequently win the coveted tournament. Challenge Shield and Balmain U/9 Div 1 premiership before Promising Concord-Burwood forward Epeli Leao was named clinching this year's U/10 Mark O'Neill Shield and Gorden Tallis Cup Player of the Final after a powerhouse display with the strong trophies. running Edwin Langi notching two tries in the trophy decider. The undefeated cubs capped a bumper 2016 when they annexed Benny Elias Shield A highlight for the Wolves was meeting up with legendary the Balmain Junior League U/10 Div 1 premiership following a 30- Queensland and Kangaroos forward Gorden Tallis, who presented 12 victory over the Shamrocks. Wolves U/8s lift Benny Elias Shield the players with their respective trophies after the historic Cup The crack Concord-Burwood U/10 squad comprised top prospects win. CONCORD-Burwood United underlined its depth of junior talent by capturing the U/8 Benny in fullback Alex Conti, wingers Gary Young and Jacob Teaupa, Elias Shield trophy at Frank Street Oval Ryde. Concord-Burwood dominated their Pool with victories over centres Michael Nasser and Epeli Leao, halves Finlay Mitchell and Mackay club Brothers Bulldogs, Sarina, Innisfail Brothers, Mackay Marc Tannous, hooker Levi Moon and forwards Edwin Langi, The Wolves' all conquering Charcoal side toppled Holy Cross Gold 12-4 in the Gala Day final to Magpies, Norths Knights, Townsville Brothers Blue and Western Jordan Rupeana, Richie Smythe, Harry Phillips and Alesandro bring home yet another title. Lions Kings. Lombardo and U/9s player Joey Matta. Outstanding prospect Luke Bishara was judged Player of the Tournament for his smart The talented Langi spearheaded the team's 20-4 quarter final In consolation finals Walkerton Wanderers Gold defeated Ivanhoes performances throughout the Carnival. victory over Western Lions Pride with a four-try effort and smart 4-0 to win the Reg Matthews Plate; Norths Thuringowa Gold performance by playmaker Finlay Mitchell, who capped a fine downed Redlynch Razorbacks 8-4 to lift the Jannita Dunn Plate Mia Zakarija selected as Bishara spearheaded the three tries to one victory with a classy display for the well drilled while Southern Suburbs Cockatoos claimed the Wally Tallis Shield U6 Player of Series - Benny Elias Shield game with a neat try. Wolves, who impressed keen judges with their attacking skills and bustling defence. with an 8-4 victory over Townsville Brothers Paddys. He scored the opening try after a darting 30 metre run before Rhinos' cub Archie Dominello Junior League fans were treated to a top exhibition of running levelled the scores by using his tricky footwork. rugby league when the Wolves slammed Logan Brothers Green 16- 0 in a semi final. Concord-Burwood gained the upper hand when Jonathon Elias notched the Wolves' second try Alex Conti (2), Epeli Leao and Richie Smythe crossed for tries as the for an 8-4 lead at the interval. mighty Wolves turned on the style to advance to the Cup decider. A highlight of the match was the robust defence of both sides with Tyler Greene sealing victory In the final, the Wolves trailed 4-0 early before hitting their straps for the Wolves with a late second half try. and producing a special team effort with youg guns Leao and Holy Cross Rhinos JRLFC officials led by Peter Boyle, Brad Wilson and Craig Sewell deserve plenty Langi leading the charge to a memorable victory. of kudos for hosting yet another successful Gala Day event. Wolves co-coach Andrew Mitchell said his charges were well PICTURED is the triumphant Concord-Burwood U/8s that lifted the Benny Elias Shield – Luke received by the QRL and Townsville Junior League officials during Bishara, Jeremy Abraham, Murad Dahdal, Jonathon Elias, Benji Matta, Noah Merhi, Khalil Moussa, the five day trip. James Obeid, Tyler Greene, Jacob Jamal with coaches Jim Abraham and John Bishara; manager “The hospitality was just great -we were given a tour of the North Joe Obeid and trainer Milad Elias. Queensland Cowboys complex at 1300 Smiles Stadium and the boys proved to be good ambassadors,” said Mitchell. BALMAIN Junior League stalwart Jack King with U/8 Player of the Series - Concord-Burwood's Luke Bishara. “During the Carnival they made many new friends and earned plenty of plaudits for the brand of football they produced,” he said. Luke Bishara U8 Player of Final “We had a big cheer squad for the final with many of the Queensland boys offering their support.”

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Wolves U8 Champs BES All Conquering Wolves Celebrate Championship Treble By CHRIS KARAS

CONCORD Burwood United U/10 Pink team were the toast of the Balmain Junior League in 2016 after capturing a championship treble. The mighty Wolves' cubs lifted the U/10 Mark O'Neill Shield and coveted Gorden Tallis Cup trophies before winning the U/10 Div 1 premiership with a 30-12 Grand Final victory over Dundas Shamrocks. Concord-Burwood tasted Origin success on the eve of Origin 3 at ANZ Stadium in July when they collected another piece of silverware after clinching the prestigious Gorden Tallis Cup on the north- eastern coast of Queensland. Wolves U10 Championship T Competing in the Cup for the first time, the all reble conquering Wolves showed power and skill to defeat West Panthers Red 8-4 in a quality final at Bennett Park. After a record-breaking campaign in 2015 in which the team won Hosted by the Townsville & District Junior League, the 15th annual an incredible five titles, the young Wolves continued their Carnival attracted 64 teams and showcased the best U/10 talent in phenomenal success under the coaching of the astute Mitchell the State. and Terry Langi. It was a meritorious achievement by the Balmain Junior League Since forming as U/6s in 2012, the Wolves have captured three age champions who created history as the first team from NSW to successive Benny Elias Shield titles, the Robbie Farah U/9 enter and subsequently win the coveted tournament. Challenge Shield and Balmain U/9 Div 1 premiership before Promising Concord-Burwood forward Epeli Leao was named clinching this year's U/10 Mark O'Neill Shield and Gorden Tallis Cup Player of the Final after a powerhouse display with the strong trophies. running Edwin Langi notching two tries in the trophy decider. The undefeated cubs capped a bumper 2016 when they annexed Benny Elias Shield A highlight for the Wolves was meeting up with legendary the Balmain Junior League U/10 Div 1 premiership following a 30- Queensland and Kangaroos forward Gorden Tallis, who presented 12 victory over the Shamrocks. Wolves U/8s lift Benny Elias Shield the players with their respective trophies after the historic Cup The crack Concord-Burwood U/10 squad comprised top prospects win. CONCORD-Burwood United underlined its depth of junior talent by capturing the U/8 Benny in fullback Alex Conti, wingers Gary Young and Jacob Teaupa, Elias Shield trophy at Frank Street Oval Ryde. Concord-Burwood dominated their Pool with victories over centres Michael Nasser and Epeli Leao, halves Finlay Mitchell and Mackay club Brothers Bulldogs, Sarina, Innisfail Brothers, Mackay Marc Tannous, hooker Levi Moon and forwards Edwin Langi, The Wolves' all conquering Charcoal side toppled Holy Cross Gold 12-4 in the Gala Day final to Magpies, Norths Knights, Townsville Brothers Blue and Western Jordan Rupeana, Richie Smythe, Harry Phillips and Alesandro bring home yet another title. Lions Kings. Lombardo and U/9s player Joey Matta. Outstanding prospect Luke Bishara was judged Player of the Tournament for his smart The talented Langi spearheaded the team's 20-4 quarter final In consolation finals Walkerton Wanderers Gold defeated Ivanhoes performances throughout the Carnival. victory over Western Lions Pride with a four-try effort and smart 4-0 to win the Reg Matthews Plate; Norths Thuringowa Gold performance by playmaker Finlay Mitchell, who capped a fine downed Redlynch Razorbacks 8-4 to lift the Jannita Dunn Plate Mia Zakarija selected as Bishara spearheaded the three tries to one victory with a classy display for the well drilled while Southern Suburbs Cockatoos claimed the Wally Tallis Shield U6 Player of Series - Benny Elias Shield game with a neat try. Wolves, who impressed keen judges with their attacking skills and bustling defence. with an 8-4 victory over Townsville Brothers Paddys. He scored the opening try after a darting 30 metre run before Rhinos' cub Archie Dominello Junior League fans were treated to a top exhibition of running levelled the scores by using his tricky footwork. rugby league when the Wolves slammed Logan Brothers Green 16- 0 in a semi final. Concord-Burwood gained the upper hand when Jonathon Elias notched the Wolves' second try Alex Conti (2), Epeli Leao and Richie Smythe crossed for tries as the for an 8-4 lead at the interval. mighty Wolves turned on the style to advance to the Cup decider. A highlight of the match was the robust defence of both sides with Tyler Greene sealing victory In the final, the Wolves trailed 4-0 early before hitting their straps for the Wolves with a late second half try. and producing a special team effort with youg guns Leao and Holy Cross Rhinos JRLFC officials led by Peter Boyle, Brad Wilson and Craig Sewell deserve plenty Langi leading the charge to a memorable victory. of kudos for hosting yet another successful Gala Day event. Wolves co-coach Andrew Mitchell said his charges were well PICTURED is the triumphant Concord-Burwood U/8s that lifted the Benny Elias Shield – Luke received by the QRL and Townsville Junior League officials during Bishara, Jeremy Abraham, Murad Dahdal, Jonathon Elias, Benji Matta, Noah Merhi, Khalil Moussa, the five day trip. James Obeid, Tyler Greene, Jacob Jamal with coaches Jim Abraham and John Bishara; manager “The hospitality was just great -we were given a tour of the North Joe Obeid and trainer Milad Elias. Queensland Cowboys complex at 1300 Smiles Stadium and the boys proved to be good ambassadors,” said Mitchell. BALMAIN Junior League stalwart Jack King with U/8 Player of the Series - Concord-Burwood's Luke Bishara. “During the Carnival they made many new friends and earned plenty of plaudits for the brand of football they produced,” he said. Luke Bishara U8 Player of Final “We had a big cheer squad for the final with many of the Queensland boys offering their support.”

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Adam Lees THE rugby league community mourned the death of one of the code's most promising stars in 17 year old Enfield Federals cub Adam Lees (pictured). Adam was described by team mates and friends as having “an infectious smile” and an ability to “lift everybody around him. The Federals junior was struck by a car on Bennelong Parkway in Homebush Bay, while on his way to the train station to be picked up for training on June 16, 2016 and sadly passed away a short time later. His father Daniel Lees revealed: “He was sick, he wasn't even going to train but he just wanted to turn up and do the right thing.” The Homebush Boys High student played for Enfield Federals U/17s although he spent his early years in the Parramatta Junior League. He was well known in footy circles having also starred in touch football with Western Suburbs representative teams. Adam had a strong bond and a close connection with the Enfield and Western Suburbs boys and spoke of them as his brothers. In his short life, Adam impacted on hundreds of people with his energy and love of life. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends of Enfield Federals, the Balmain SPARE PAGE Junior League and the wider rugby league and touch football communities.

June Maguire BALMAIN and Wests Tigers rugby league fraternities are mourning the sudden death of much-loved stalwart volunteer June Maguire (pictured) at her Rozelle home on March 10 at the age of 77. Mrs Mac gave over 20 years of yeoman service to the Tigers and was a regular fixture at Leichhardt Oval - selling tickets, raffles and programs on game days with a cheery welcoming smile to all and supporting the Wests Tigers, Balmain Junior League and Tigers junior representative teams throughout the season. Her funeral service at St Augustine's Catholic Church Balmain was packed with mourners, paying their last respects for an amazing woman with a heart of gold. Tigers' players wore black armbands for Junior Cup matches against Parramatta the following day and NRL, Intrust Super Premiership and Holden Cup U/20 fixtures on the Sunday as a tribute in honour of one of Balmain's greatest supporters. Mrs Mac was loved by one and all and assisted Paul Sironen, Lyn Phillis and Jennie Webster and the Junior Cup squads over the years with the likes of Colleen Kelly, Norma Walters (mother-in-law of Tigers' great Wayne Pearce and sister of 1969 Tigers' Grand Final hero Keith Outten), Pat Perkins, Helen Bryde and Maureen McKeon. For two decades she regularly prepared kit bags for new junior representative players including the likes of Robbie Farah, Aaron Woods, Luke Brooks, Curtis Sironen, Kyle Lovett, Dene Halatau and Bronson Harrison. Former Tigers' stars Robbie Farah and Curtis Sironen both wore black armbands when they played for South Sydney and Manly respectively in a Brookvale Oval clash as their personal tributes. Mrs Mac is the mother of Barry Maguire, the longtime scoreboard attendant at Leichhardt Oval. She will be sorely missed.

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Adam Lees THE rugby league community mourned the death of one of the code's most promising stars in 17 year old Enfield Federals cub Adam Lees (pictured). Adam was described by team mates and friends as having “an infectious smile” and an ability to “lift everybody around him. The Federals junior was struck by a car on Bennelong Parkway in Homebush Bay, while on his way to the train station to be picked up for training on June 16, 2016 and sadly passed away a short time later. His father Daniel Lees revealed: “He was sick, he wasn't even going to train but he just wanted to turn up and do the right thing.” The Homebush Boys High student played for Enfield Federals U/17s although he spent his early years in the Parramatta Junior League. He was well known in footy circles having also starred in touch football with Western Suburbs representative teams. Adam had a strong bond and a close connection with the Enfield and Western Suburbs boys and spoke of them as his brothers. In his short life, Adam impacted on hundreds of people with his energy and love of life. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends of Enfield Federals, the Balmain SPARE PAGE Junior League and the wider rugby league and touch football communities.

June Maguire BALMAIN and Wests Tigers rugby league fraternities are mourning the sudden death of much-loved stalwart volunteer June Maguire (pictured) at her Rozelle home on March 10 at the age of 77. Mrs Mac gave over 20 years of yeoman service to the Tigers and was a regular fixture at Leichhardt Oval - selling tickets, raffles and programs on game days with a cheery welcoming smile to all and supporting the Wests Tigers, Balmain Junior League and Tigers junior representative teams throughout the season. Her funeral service at St Augustine's Catholic Church Balmain was packed with mourners, paying their last respects for an amazing woman with a heart of gold. Tigers' players wore black armbands for Junior Cup matches against Parramatta the following day and NRL, Intrust Super Premiership and Holden Cup U/20 fixtures on the Sunday as a tribute in honour of one of Balmain's greatest supporters. Mrs Mac was loved by one and all and assisted Paul Sironen, Lyn Phillis and Jennie Webster and the Junior Cup squads over the years with the likes of Colleen Kelly, Norma Walters (mother-in-law of Tigers' great Wayne Pearce and sister of 1969 Tigers' Grand Final hero Keith Outten), Pat Perkins, Helen Bryde and Maureen McKeon. For two decades she regularly prepared kit bags for new junior representative players including the likes of Robbie Farah, Aaron Woods, Luke Brooks, Curtis Sironen, Kyle Lovett, Dene Halatau and Bronson Harrison. Former Tigers' stars Robbie Farah and Curtis Sironen both wore black armbands when they played for South Sydney and Manly respectively in a Brookvale Oval clash as their personal tributes. Mrs Mac is the mother of Barry Maguire, the longtime scoreboard attendant at Leichhardt Oval. She will be sorely missed.

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FLASHBACK: Billy Owens in action for Wests against a young Johnny Raper (Newtown) at the SCG.

With a membership of over 250 former players and officials the club has its own charter and organisation structure with all of the committee having played first grade. Shortly before his wedding in 1956, Bill played for Wests in a semi final against the mighty South Sydney team who boasted the likes of Clive Churchill, Ian Moir, Greg Hawick, Jack Rayner, Chicka Cowie, Bernie Purcell and Ernie Hammerton. Bill later coached junior teams at Five Dock RSL and Holy Cross Ryde. He was also keenly involved with the 2nd Ashfield Scouts Rovers Crew and twice a year caught up with members for reunion lunches at the North Ryde RSL Community Club.

A fine ambassador for the code, Bill was excited to learn that a relative of Billy Owens congratulates son John on his life his had figured prominently in the pioneering years of the NSW Rugby membership with Balmain F League. ootball Club in 2008. Both Bill and son John were respected figures on the playing field for the proud Western Suburbs and Balmain clubs during their careers. They both gained a reputation for their courage, skill and toughness in the forward pack and on the odd occasion felt the ire of the referee for any on-field indiscretion. With 115 top grade appearances between them, Bill and John served their respective clubs with distinction and joined a select band of father-son footballers to be bestowed with Life Membership. While researching his family tree, history buff Bill discovered an interesting great uncle in Edward James 'Ted' Bill Owens Hooper - the brother of his grandmother Emily Hooper. THEY didn't breed them tougher or more committed than legendary Western Suburbs rugby league forward Bill Ted Hooper, an honorary life member of the NSWRL, was a prominent rugby forward who played for Surry Hills, Owens. Eastern Suburbs, Sydney and NSW before turning his hand to refereeing. A fierce competitor until the final whistle, the long time Hunters Hill resident showed those traits right up until his He became one of the leading officials in NSW in 1906-07 and when talk of a breakaway rugby code death on October 26 at the age of 84. strengthened, Hooper opted to switch codes. Billy, a rugged first grade prop with the Magpies and Canterbury during the 1950s and '60s, lost a brave battle On August 28, 1907, Ted Hooper was appointed the inaugural Rugby League Referees Association president - a with cancer in Greenwich Hospital. role he held until the conclusion of the 1912 domestic season. Some of the biggest names to don a Western Suburbs jumper attended Bill's funeral service in Villa Maria Catholic Balmain and Western Suburbs lined up in the first rugby league match under Northern Union rules at Birchgrove Church Hunters Hill followed by burial at Field of Mars Cemetery Ryde. Oval on April 20, 1908 with Hooper officiating as referee. One of nature's true gentlemen, Bill was a true warrior on the sporting field who gave the Magpies yeoman The Watersiders won the match 24-0. A fortnight later, Hooper became the first to referee a representative rugby service from 1954 as a player, coach, committeeman and founder of the Pratten Park Magpies. league match in Australasia when he controlled the NSW v New Zealand clash at the Royal Agricultural Ground in Sydney. He notched up 60 top grade appearances with Western Suburbs and the Berries during the club's halcyon years and was a long-serving Magpies committeeman. During the 1908 season, Hooper controlled two consecutive matches on the same day - Newtown v North Sydney at 2pm followed by the Balmain v Glebe fixture at 3pm which was a testament to his fitness and athleticism. Bill prepared many Western Suburbs stars for first grade during a successful term as reserve grade coach including the great Tom Raudonikis when he joined the club in 1969. After stepping down as Referees Association president, Hooper was named manager of a NSW team (essentially an unofficial Australian squad) to tour New Zealand for the first time and later became a referee selector - a His three sons Billy junior, Geoff and John were top footballers in their own right. position he held until 1925. One of Bill's proudest moments was witnessing son John receive life membership of the Balmain District Football Hooper died at the age of 54 - after collapsing from shock in the dressing rooms after refereeing a novelty game Club. between Brisbane and Ipswich referees at half time of the fourth interstate clash between NSW and Queensland A skilful hooker forward during the 1980s, John played a record 241 games until it was eclipsed by legendary Test in Brisbane. fullback Garry Jack and then Paul Sironen. “John and I often discuss how we would have fared on-field back in Ted's day,” Bill once said. He represented City and NSW U/18s and was a member of the Tigers' winning Panasonic Cup teams in 1985 and “Legend has it that he was a no-nonsense type and because of his amazing fitness was never too far from the '87 and reserve grade premiership side in 1984. action,” he revealed. Bill junior won premierships with Five Dock RSL while Geoff represented the Tigers in Flegg and Presidents Cup. “It is ironic that the first official rugby league match he controlled was the inaugural Balmain and Western Suburbs Another proud moment for Bill was winning the Wests Tigers' rugby league Victory Song competition. first grade fixture at Birchgrove Oval - the two clubs that John and I both played for many years later.” He penned the winning song and teamed up with son John, Paul Sironen and Wests stalwart Neville Charlton to “Sadly I never got the chance to meet Ted - I was born seven years after he died but my grandmother would often perform it on Channel 9's Footy Show. talk about his refereeing exploits and friendships with some of the game's all time greats.” Before his death, Bill was able to celebrate two major milestones - his Diamond Wedding anniversary with Bill is survived by his wife Pam; sons Bill jnr, Geoff and John; daughter Marie and ten grandchildren and 10 great beloved wife Pam and her 80th birthday. grandchildren. Bill's involvement with the Pratten Park Magpies - a Wests Old Players association - spanned 30 years. In Western Suburbs' Hall of Fame, Billy Owens shines like a beacon. In 1986, Bill and ex-player Jack Thompson together with Ben Fisher formally established an old boys network with the purpose to restore friendships, organise reunions and support mates who had fallen on hard times.

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FLASHBACK: Billy Owens in action for Wests against a young Johnny Raper (Newtown) at the SCG.

With a membership of over 250 former players and officials the club has its own charter and organisation structure with all of the committee having played first grade. Shortly before his wedding in 1956, Bill played for Wests in a semi final against the mighty South Sydney team who boasted the likes of Clive Churchill, Ian Moir, Greg Hawick, Jack Rayner, Chicka Cowie, Bernie Purcell and Ernie Hammerton. Bill later coached junior teams at Five Dock RSL and Holy Cross Ryde. He was also keenly involved with the 2nd Ashfield Scouts Rovers Crew and twice a year caught up with members for reunion lunches at the North Ryde RSL Community Club.

A fine ambassador for the code, Bill was excited to learn that a relative of Billy Owens congratulates son John on his life his had figured prominently in the pioneering years of the NSW Rugby membership with Balmain F League. ootball Club in 2008. Both Bill and son John were respected figures on the playing field for the proud Western Suburbs and Balmain clubs during their careers. They both gained a reputation for their courage, skill and toughness in the forward pack and on the odd occasion felt the ire of the referee for any on-field indiscretion. With 115 top grade appearances between them, Bill and John served their respective clubs with distinction and joined a select band of father-son footballers to be bestowed with Life Membership. While researching his family tree, history buff Bill discovered an interesting great uncle in Edward James 'Ted' Bill Owens Hooper - the brother of his grandmother Emily Hooper. THEY didn't breed them tougher or more committed than legendary Western Suburbs rugby league forward Bill Ted Hooper, an honorary life member of the NSWRL, was a prominent rugby forward who played for Surry Hills, Owens. Eastern Suburbs, Sydney and NSW before turning his hand to refereeing. A fierce competitor until the final whistle, the long time Hunters Hill resident showed those traits right up until his He became one of the leading officials in NSW in 1906-07 and when talk of a breakaway rugby code death on October 26 at the age of 84. strengthened, Hooper opted to switch codes. Billy, a rugged first grade prop with the Magpies and Canterbury during the 1950s and '60s, lost a brave battle On August 28, 1907, Ted Hooper was appointed the inaugural Rugby League Referees Association president - a with cancer in Greenwich Hospital. role he held until the conclusion of the 1912 domestic season. Some of the biggest names to don a Western Suburbs jumper attended Bill's funeral service in Villa Maria Catholic Balmain and Western Suburbs lined up in the first rugby league match under Northern Union rules at Birchgrove Church Hunters Hill followed by burial at Field of Mars Cemetery Ryde. Oval on April 20, 1908 with Hooper officiating as referee. One of nature's true gentlemen, Bill was a true warrior on the sporting field who gave the Magpies yeoman The Watersiders won the match 24-0. A fortnight later, Hooper became the first to referee a representative rugby service from 1954 as a player, coach, committeeman and founder of the Pratten Park Magpies. league match in Australasia when he controlled the NSW v New Zealand clash at the Royal Agricultural Ground in Sydney. He notched up 60 top grade appearances with Western Suburbs and the Berries during the club's halcyon years and was a long-serving Magpies committeeman. During the 1908 season, Hooper controlled two consecutive matches on the same day - Newtown v North Sydney at 2pm followed by the Balmain v Glebe fixture at 3pm which was a testament to his fitness and athleticism. Bill prepared many Western Suburbs stars for first grade during a successful term as reserve grade coach including the great Tom Raudonikis when he joined the club in 1969. After stepping down as Referees Association president, Hooper was named manager of a NSW team (essentially an unofficial Australian squad) to tour New Zealand for the first time and later became a referee selector - a His three sons Billy junior, Geoff and John were top footballers in their own right. position he held until 1925. One of Bill's proudest moments was witnessing son John receive life membership of the Balmain District Football Hooper died at the age of 54 - after collapsing from shock in the dressing rooms after refereeing a novelty game Club. between Brisbane and Ipswich referees at half time of the fourth interstate clash between NSW and Queensland A skilful hooker forward during the 1980s, John played a record 241 games until it was eclipsed by legendary Test in Brisbane. fullback Garry Jack and then Paul Sironen. “John and I often discuss how we would have fared on-field back in Ted's day,” Bill once said. He represented City and NSW U/18s and was a member of the Tigers' winning Panasonic Cup teams in 1985 and “Legend has it that he was a no-nonsense type and because of his amazing fitness was never too far from the '87 and reserve grade premiership side in 1984. action,” he revealed. Bill junior won premierships with Five Dock RSL while Geoff represented the Tigers in Flegg and Presidents Cup. “It is ironic that the first official rugby league match he controlled was the inaugural Balmain and Western Suburbs Another proud moment for Bill was winning the Wests Tigers' rugby league Victory Song competition. first grade fixture at Birchgrove Oval - the two clubs that John and I both played for many years later.” He penned the winning song and teamed up with son John, Paul Sironen and Wests stalwart Neville Charlton to “Sadly I never got the chance to meet Ted - I was born seven years after he died but my grandmother would often perform it on Channel 9's Footy Show. talk about his refereeing exploits and friendships with some of the game's all time greats.” Before his death, Bill was able to celebrate two major milestones - his Diamond Wedding anniversary with Bill is survived by his wife Pam; sons Bill jnr, Geoff and John; daughter Marie and ten grandchildren and 10 great beloved wife Pam and her 80th birthday. grandchildren. Bill's involvement with the Pratten Park Magpies - a Wests Old Players association - spanned 30 years. In Western Suburbs' Hall of Fame, Billy Owens shines like a beacon. In 1986, Bill and ex-player Jack Thompson together with Ben Fisher formally established an old boys network with the purpose to restore friendships, organise reunions and support mates who had fallen on hard times.

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One of his most cherished Max Tomsett MAX TOMSETT memories is being appointed as BALMAIN Referees Association lost one of its finest 'pupils' a touch judge to the inaugural following the death of long-serving first grade touch judge Max State of Origin game at Lang Tomsett. Park in 1980, an experience he described “as like no other.” Dubbed the “Prince of Touch Judges”, the experienced Tomsett passed away on May 20, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. When Max retired at the end of the 1983 season he had the Tomsett was outstanding in the refereeing ranks, but his major extraordinary record of having contribution was being a top-line touch judge for 308 first grade officiated as a touch judge in games, as well as various interstate and international matches. nine first grade Grand Finals His greatest achievements include “running the line” in the between 1975 and 1983. inaugural State of Origin match at Lang Park in 1980 and This impressive record officiating nine first grade Grand Finals between 1975 and 1983 as demonstrates that Max a touch judge. achieved absolutely everything that a referee can within the game: Max received Life Membership honours from both the Balmain He also ran the line in the 1973 and 1974 Reserve Grade Grand and the NSW Referees Association, and has the Max Tomsett Finals; Test matches in 1974, 1978 and 1979; Midweek Cup Grand Award named after him, which recognises the two top touch Final 1975, 1976 (AMCO Cup), 1981 (Tooth Cup) and 1982 (KB judges for a particular season. Cup); Interstate Series 1973 and NSW v Tourists 1977 and 1978. “Max was very well respected, and a real gentlemen,” NSWRL In 2013, in recognition of his tremendous contribution made to President John Chalk said. touch judging, Balmain Referees instituted the Max Tomsett “He always refereed with a strong conviction, never spoke down Award to recognise those two members adjudged to be the top on the players, and was dedicated to the task. touch judges for a particular season. “He was a lovely man.” Max was on hand to make the presentation to the initial recipients. Director of Balmain Referees, Phil McMahon, said Max's record as In the Balmain Referees Association's Centenary Season in 2015, an Association Member is unsurpassed in the very long history of Max was one of the inaugural inductees into the Balmain Referees Balmain. Association Hall of Fame. “On the administrative side he carried out many roles – Social Furthermore, his outstanding on-field career was recognised Secretary; Secretary for three years; President for six years, all of when named as one of the Balmain Referees Association's Greatest which were performed with the sole idea of advancing Balmain Ever Referees at the Centenary Dinner. and its members,” said Phil. Perhaps Max's greatest contribution to the game of rugby league “His outstanding contribution in this regard was formally was as a coach and mentor. recognised on no less than eight occasions by receiving the Tom During his time as a NSWRL Touch Judge Coach, Max mentored Downey Award for Outstanding Service to the Association,” he and guided many of the games great referees and touch judges. added. The Balmain Referees Association, NSWRL Referees Association On the active side of things Max's record was outstanding. and the game of rugby league have lost a giant of our game, an He progressed to grade after being the leading ranked Balmain absolute legend and a true gentleman. district referee for five years and officiating in the centre in the Jersey Cup Grand Final and Presidents Cup semi-final. Max progressed to refereeing reserve grade but his major contribution came in his role as a touch judge. In this respect, Max “ran the line” in some 308 first grade matches as well as numerous appointments to international and interstate games.

Barbara Fish It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, Barbara Fish. Barbara and her family have a long and generous history with Leichhardt Wanderers, serving in various roles on the Management Committee since 2008. She made a significant contribution to the culture of our community. Her tireless volunteer efforts were rewarded with the Noelene Barnett Club Person of the Year award in 2009. Paul and the boys have asked for privacy at this time, however ...you can contact Craig Barnett if necessary. We send our heartfelt condolences to Paul, Austin and Justin at this time. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by the Wanderers community.

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One of his most cherished Max Tomsett MAX TOMSETT memories is being appointed as BALMAIN Referees Association lost one of its finest 'pupils' a touch judge to the inaugural following the death of long-serving first grade touch judge Max State of Origin game at Lang Tomsett. Park in 1980, an experience he described “as like no other.” Dubbed the “Prince of Touch Judges”, the experienced Tomsett passed away on May 20, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. When Max retired at the end of the 1983 season he had the Tomsett was outstanding in the refereeing ranks, but his major extraordinary record of having contribution was being a top-line touch judge for 308 first grade officiated as a touch judge in games, as well as various interstate and international matches. nine first grade Grand Finals His greatest achievements include “running the line” in the between 1975 and 1983. inaugural State of Origin match at Lang Park in 1980 and This impressive record officiating nine first grade Grand Finals between 1975 and 1983 as demonstrates that Max a touch judge. achieved absolutely everything that a referee can within the game: Max received Life Membership honours from both the Balmain He also ran the line in the 1973 and 1974 Reserve Grade Grand and the NSW Referees Association, and has the Max Tomsett Finals; Test matches in 1974, 1978 and 1979; Midweek Cup Grand Award named after him, which recognises the two top touch Final 1975, 1976 (AMCO Cup), 1981 (Tooth Cup) and 1982 (KB judges for a particular season. Cup); Interstate Series 1973 and NSW v Tourists 1977 and 1978. “Max was very well respected, and a real gentlemen,” NSWRL In 2013, in recognition of his tremendous contribution made to President John Chalk said. touch judging, Balmain Referees instituted the Max Tomsett “He always refereed with a strong conviction, never spoke down Award to recognise those two members adjudged to be the top on the players, and was dedicated to the task. touch judges for a particular season. “He was a lovely man.” Max was on hand to make the presentation to the initial recipients. Director of Balmain Referees, Phil McMahon, said Max's record as In the Balmain Referees Association's Centenary Season in 2015, an Association Member is unsurpassed in the very long history of Max was one of the inaugural inductees into the Balmain Referees Balmain. Association Hall of Fame. “On the administrative side he carried out many roles – Social Furthermore, his outstanding on-field career was recognised Secretary; Secretary for three years; President for six years, all of when named as one of the Balmain Referees Association's Greatest which were performed with the sole idea of advancing Balmain Ever Referees at the Centenary Dinner. and its members,” said Phil. Perhaps Max's greatest contribution to the game of rugby league “His outstanding contribution in this regard was formally was as a coach and mentor. recognised on no less than eight occasions by receiving the Tom During his time as a NSWRL Touch Judge Coach, Max mentored Downey Award for Outstanding Service to the Association,” he and guided many of the games great referees and touch judges. added. The Balmain Referees Association, NSWRL Referees Association On the active side of things Max's record was outstanding. and the game of rugby league have lost a giant of our game, an He progressed to grade after being the leading ranked Balmain absolute legend and a true gentleman. district referee for five years and officiating in the centre in the Jersey Cup Grand Final and Presidents Cup semi-final. Max progressed to refereeing reserve grade but his major contribution came in his role as a touch judge. In this respect, Max “ran the line” in some 308 first grade matches as well as numerous appointments to international and interstate games.

Barbara Fish It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, Barbara Fish. Barbara and her family have a long and generous history with Leichhardt Wanderers, serving in various roles on the Management Committee since 2008. She made a significant contribution to the culture of our community. Her tireless volunteer efforts were rewarded with the Noelene Barnett Club Person of the Year award in 2009. Paul and the boys have asked for privacy at this time, however ...you can contact Craig Barnett if necessary. We send our heartfelt condolences to Paul, Austin and Justin at this time. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by the Wanderers community.

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