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Chairman’s Report 04 Alex Noble - I Fight You Fight Round 17 Office Bearers – 1908 – 2019 06 Balmain Tigers 2019 Junior Rep Presentation 19 2019 Board of Directors and Life Members 07 2019 BDJRL Inaugural Gala Dinner 20 BDJRL Honour Roll (Aus & NSW Players) 07 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals 26 NSWRL Junior League Administrator, Balmain Accredited Events: District 09 Ÿ Ben Elias Shield – U8s Gala Competition 39 NSWRL Club & Competitions Coordinator Report 10 Ÿ Robbie Farah Challenge – U9s Gala Competition 40 Balmain Referees Report 11 Ÿ Mark O'Neill Shield – U10s Gala Competition 41 2019 District Rep. Secretary's Report 12 Ÿ Ryan Sironen Shield – U11s Gala Competition 42 NRL Game Development Report 13 Ÿ Monach Blues Tag U15 - Life Membership - Nick Speranza 14 Balmain Representative Team 43 Damien Mackey – Ÿ U15 Balmain Development Squad 44 SUPPORTING PARTNERS NSWRL Gordon Lowrie Memorial Award 15 Ÿ Ryde Eastwood Hawks Sydney Shield U15 45 Brandon Tumeth - by Chris Karas CABE NSWRL Under 16 Player of the Year 16 Tributes 46

Balmain Junior League Grand Finals 26 Leichhardt Oval – 31st August and 1st September 2019 Ÿ U9 Div 1 (A) Strathfield Raiders (B) v Bondi United (G) Ÿ U9 Div 1 (B) Five Dock RSL v Clovelly Crocodiles (B) Ÿ U9 Div 2 (A) Carlingford Cougars (B) v Leichhardt Wanderers (B) Ÿ U9 Div 2 (B) North Ryde Hawks v Holy Cross Rhinos Ÿ U10 Div 1 Concord Burwood Wolves v Clovelly Crocodiles (B) Ÿ U10 Div 2 Clovelly Crocodiles (R) v Leichhardt Wanderers (R) Ÿ U11 Div 1 Leichhardt Wanderers v Holy Cross Rhinos Ÿ U11 Div 2 Dundas Shamrocks v Carlingford Cougars Ÿ U12 Div 1 Clovelly Crocodiles v Strathfield Raiders Ÿ U12 Div 2 Holy Cross Rhinos v Concord Burwood Wolves Ÿ Mini Exhibition Ÿ South Eastern U13 Gold Concord Burwood Wolves v Alexandria Rovers Ÿ South Eastern U13 Bronze Strathfield Raiders v Newtown Jnr Jets Ÿ Combined U13 Blues Tag Leichhardt Wanderers v Hills Bulls Ÿ Combined U15 Blues Tag Clovelly Crocodiles v Hills Bulls Ÿ South Eastern U14 Silver Concord Burwood Wolves v Mascot Juniors Ÿ South Eastern U14 Bronze Carlingford Cougars v Coogee Randwick Redfern Oval – 31st August 2019 South Eastern U13 Silver – La Peruse United v Holy Cross Rhinos Forshaw Park – 1st September 2019 South Eastern U15 Gold – Gymea Gorillas v Concord Burwood Wolves Netstrata Jubilee Stadium – 31st August 2019 South Eastern U15 Silver – Arncliffe Scots v Leichhardt Wanderers

110th Annual Report Redfern Oval – 1st September 2019 North Eastern U17 Silver – Coogee Dolphins v Leichhardt Wanderers Proudly Printed by Redfern Oval – 31st August 2019 Eastern Open Age Women – Redfern All Blacks v Ryde Eastwood Hawks

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2019 110th Annual Report 03 As we look back over 2019 and our collective accomplishments, We capped the year off with our inaugural Gala Dinner held at I would also like to call out for special thanks the club I can't help but think that a “New Hope” has swept through our Le Montage. Over 350 people joined us on the night to volunteers who with their dedication and passion allow our District. The level of camaraderie and cooperation between celebrate the completion of a successful season. game the chance to flourish at the grass roots. Your our clubs is at an all time high and there is a real positiveness Overwhelmingly people enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with contribution does not go unrecognised. Pivotal to this is the to the conversation that people are having, at all levels, about peers from other clubs, and it was great to see so many Life support our NSWRL Club Competition Coordinator Danielle improving our Junior League. With the Balmain Leagues Club Members and Sponsors present. I think those pictures taken Kifooti does in working with individual clubs to allow your future now being resolved, we can all turn our minds and with the Tiger will become collectable in years to come. efforts to be more effective. Thank You Danielle! endeavours to the future. Our Junior League's financial Congratulations to Kim Towells of the Five Dock club who took We continue to partner with the Sydney Roosters Junior Rugby position is strong and there are many opportunities that out the inaugural June Maguire (Mrs Mac), Women in League League with participation in our Mod football competitions. present themselves for us to grow the game in our patch. Award as well as David Durbin from Concord Burwood who was This initiative is now in its third year and has really the inaugural coach of the year. Well done to Strathfield In November 2018 we undertook to create a strategic plan for strengthened our competition. Thank you to their Chairman Raiders for having one of their stalwarts Tony Joukadour, the District and that has served us well in keeping us aligned Bill Healey and Junior League Manager, Kerry Mortimer who recognised as the George Thomson volunteer of the year. and focused to what is important in developing Junior Rugby are a pleasure to work with. League in Balmain. I think we will look back at 2019 in years to Stacey Pittendrigh has been an outstanding addition to the come and say that was the start of the new beginning. We also where honoured when two of our members received team as our Junior League Administrator. She is meticulous in To recap our charter and key strategic pillars are: awards from NSWRL. Damien Mackey was awarded the her organisation and passionate about junior rugby league and NSWRL Volunteer of the Year after Norm Towels (yes Kim's dad) a great support to me as Chairman. Thank You Stacey! Our Charter: took it out in 2018. That's back to back Volunteer of the Year Finally, to my fellow Junior League directors, thank you for the CHAIRMAN’S awards across all of NSWRL and is great testament to the honour of leading you. This year I have seen many of you step “We promote and foster sportsmanship, Balmain spirit during the tough times of recent years. We were up and take ownership of the Junior League through your REPORT teamwork, respect and Rugby League skills in a also very proud of Brandon Tumuth our Harold Matthews passion and commitment to improving our game. We have captain who took out NSWRL State U16 Player of the Year. This fun and safe environment for all in the made a good start in 2019 and 2020 is lining up to be a big year. is a huge achievement and put him in fine Balmain junior However we will need an even greater effort if we are to community”. company with Ryan Papenhuyzen having also won the award in achieve the noble goals we have set ourselves Our focus will 2014. Richard Kelly be on retention as we can all recognise that we have a very Pleasing to note was the sharp decline in the number of code “leaky bucket” with approximately 35% of participants not Our 4 strategic pillars on which to focus our efforts: of conduct breaches. As a game we can not tolerate people returning each year. That means we need to find who let their emotions and egos get the better of them. We approximately 600 new participants each year to keep our • Recruitment • Retention need to remember that Rugby League is first and foremost a numbers stable, let alone grow. I know we can rise to this • Player Development • Governance game to be played and enjoyed. Win at all cost attitudes have challenge! no place in our junior league. I like winning as much as the next Onwards and upwards to the 2020 Season. person, but winning is hollow if it is not done with humility and grace. We must at all times make sure we conduct ourselves in The highlight of our Junior Rugby League season is our Grand a manner that is becoming to this great game. Not to do so is final weekend hosted at the “eighth wonder” Leichhardt Oval. to disrespect it and all that have come before us. Black & Gold Will Never Fold! This year was an incredibly well-run affair due to the talented administration skill of Stacey Pittendrigh and the leadership Thank You to Philip McMahon and our Referee's Association. she shows in bringing together a group of volunteers and staff The standard of referring continues to make significant Richard Kelly to deliver on a very complicated task. Also, a big thank you to improvement and having a strong Referees Association is Chairman, Balmain DJRL all the volunteers and staff whose positive attitude contribute essential if we are going to improve and grow the game. to the festival like atmosphere that now permeates our Grand Final weekend. Dr Leslie Glen, Chairman of the Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club, continues to be an inspiration to the junior One of the innovations introduced to our game was on display league with his fervent support of all our activities and has on the Grand Final weekend. We hosted our first ever U13's & provided great counsel to me in my first full year as Chairman. I U15's Girls Blues Tag Grand Finals. This format has the would also like to thank Michelle Nielsen our CEO, who despite potential to revolutionise participation in the sport. Rugby navigating the Leagues Club through the mire of League Tag is a great vehicle to attract new participants to the amalgamation, still found time to support and contribute to the game from non-traditional back grounds. Whilst the growth of administration and governance of the Junior League. the women's game is apparent to everyone, the opportunities presented by League Tag are enormous.

04 2019 110th Annual Report 2019 110th Annual Report 05 As we look back over 2019 and our collective accomplishments, We capped the year off with our inaugural Gala Dinner held at I would also like to call out for special thanks the club I can't help but think that a “New Hope” has swept through our Le Montage. Over 350 people joined us on the night to volunteers who with their dedication and passion allow our District. The level of camaraderie and cooperation between celebrate the completion of a successful season. game the chance to flourish at the grass roots. Your our clubs is at an all time high and there is a real positiveness Overwhelmingly people enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with contribution does not go unrecognised. Pivotal to this is the to the conversation that people are having, at all levels, about peers from other clubs, and it was great to see so many Life support our NSWRL Club Competition Coordinator Danielle improving our Junior League. With the Balmain Leagues Club Members and Sponsors present. I think those pictures taken Kifooti does in working with individual clubs to allow your future now being resolved, we can all turn our minds and with the Tiger will become collectable in years to come. efforts to be more effective. Thank You Danielle! endeavours to the future. Our Junior League's financial Congratulations to Kim Towells of the Five Dock club who took We continue to partner with the Sydney Roosters Junior Rugby position is strong and there are many opportunities that out the inaugural June Maguire (Mrs Mac), Women in League League with participation in our Mod football competitions. present themselves for us to grow the game in our patch. Award as well as David Durbin from Concord Burwood who was This initiative is now in its third year and has really the inaugural coach of the year. Well done to Strathfield In November 2018 we undertook to create a strategic plan for strengthened our competition. Thank you to their Chairman Raiders for having one of their stalwarts Tony Joukadour, the District and that has served us well in keeping us aligned Bill Healey and Junior League Manager, Kerry Mortimer who recognised as the George Thomson volunteer of the year. and focused to what is important in developing Junior Rugby are a pleasure to work with. League in Balmain. I think we will look back at 2019 in years to Stacey Pittendrigh has been an outstanding addition to the come and say that was the start of the new beginning. We also where honoured when two of our members received team as our Junior League Administrator. She is meticulous in To recap our charter and key strategic pillars are: awards from NSWRL. Damien Mackey was awarded the her organisation and passionate about junior rugby league and NSWRL Volunteer of the Year after Norm Towels (yes Kim's dad) a great support to me as Chairman. Thank You Stacey! Our Charter: took it out in 2018. That's back to back Volunteer of the Year Finally, to my fellow Junior League directors, thank you for the CHAIRMAN’S awards across all of NSWRL and is great testament to the honour of leading you. This year I have seen many of you step “We promote and foster sportsmanship, Balmain spirit during the tough times of recent years. We were up and take ownership of the Junior League through your REPORT teamwork, respect and Rugby League skills in a also very proud of Brandon Tumuth our Harold Matthews passion and commitment to improving our game. We have captain who took out NSWRL State U16 Player of the Year. This fun and safe environment for all in the made a good start in 2019 and 2020 is lining up to be a big year. is a huge achievement and put him in fine Balmain junior However we will need an even greater effort if we are to community”. company with Ryan Papenhuyzen having also won the award in achieve the noble goals we have set ourselves Our focus will 2014. Richard Kelly be on retention as we can all recognise that we have a very Pleasing to note was the sharp decline in the number of code “leaky bucket” with approximately 35% of participants not Our 4 strategic pillars on which to focus our efforts: of conduct breaches. As a game we can not tolerate people returning each year. That means we need to find who let their emotions and egos get the better of them. We approximately 600 new participants each year to keep our • Recruitment • Retention need to remember that Rugby League is first and foremost a numbers stable, let alone grow. I know we can rise to this • Player Development • Governance game to be played and enjoyed. Win at all cost attitudes have challenge! no place in our junior league. I like winning as much as the next Onwards and upwards to the 2020 Season. person, but winning is hollow if it is not done with humility and grace. We must at all times make sure we conduct ourselves in The highlight of our Junior Rugby League season is our Grand a manner that is becoming to this great game. Not to do so is final weekend hosted at the “eighth wonder” Leichhardt Oval. to disrespect it and all that have come before us. Black & Gold Will Never Fold! This year was an incredibly well-run affair due to the talented administration skill of Stacey Pittendrigh and the leadership Thank You to Philip McMahon and our Referee's Association. she shows in bringing together a group of volunteers and staff The standard of referring continues to make significant Richard Kelly to deliver on a very complicated task. Also, a big thank you to improvement and having a strong Referees Association is Chairman, Balmain DJRL all the volunteers and staff whose positive attitude contribute essential if we are going to improve and grow the game. to the festival like atmosphere that now permeates our Grand Final weekend. Dr Leslie Glen, Chairman of the Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club, continues to be an inspiration to the junior One of the innovations introduced to our game was on display league with his fervent support of all our activities and has on the Grand Final weekend. We hosted our first ever U13's & provided great counsel to me in my first full year as Chairman. I U15's Girls Blues Tag Grand Finals. This format has the would also like to thank Michelle Nielsen our CEO, who despite potential to revolutionise participation in the sport. Rugby navigating the Leagues Club through the mire of League Tag is a great vehicle to attract new participants to the amalgamation, still found time to support and contribute to the game from non-traditional back grounds. Whilst the growth of administration and governance of the Junior League. the women's game is apparent to everyone, the opportunities presented by League Tag are enormous.

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Secretaries Assistant Secretaries Junior League Administrators Chairman Richard Kelly Balmain District Junior Rugby Dave Butchart 1908-09-10-11-12-13 Harold Matthews 1913-14-15-16-17-18-19-20- Frank Delaney 1937 League Internationals Pat McQuade 1908-09 21-22 J Galvin 1937 Carlingford Cougars Damien Mackey Frank Savage 1914-15-18-19-22 M Cooney 1927-28 Concord Burwood Elias Nassar Robert Savage 1916-17 B Curran 1929-30-31-32-33-34 Vice Presidents Dundas Shamrocks Bob Siemsen Australia Debut Leo Mason 1920-21-23-24-25 J Burnicle 1935 Tom Prescott 1924 Enfield Federals Wes Gebara W L Young 1926-27-28 W L Young 1936-37-38-39-40 (Kangaroo Cap No) Richard Baker 1930-31-32-33 Glebe RLFC Darren Flynn Bill O'Connor 1929-30-31-32 E Whitford 1941-42-43-44 Charles Fraser 1911 (76) Five Dock RSL Nick Speranza C H 'Micky' Roberts 1933-34 J Burnet 1945-46 Albert Johnston 1919 (96) Senior Vice Presidents Holy Cross Rhinos Trent Murphy (resigned 26th April) L Crawley 1934-35 Harry Chalk 1947 Jack Robinson 1919 (100) J Burnicle 1936-37 Arthur Robinson 1948-49-50-51-52-53-54-55 Arthur McIlveen 1978-79 David Doyle Bill Schultz 1919 (106) Sid Jenkins 1938-39-40-41 Bill Ballard 1956-57-58-59-60 Ted Hellsten 1980-81-82 Leichhardt Juniors Cheyne Harrison (resigned 10th May) Reg Latta 1919 (111) J Griffith 1942-43 Arthur McIlveen 1961-62-63-64-65-66-67- Maurie O'Brien 1983-84-85-86 Trent Miller Ken Brownlee 1988-89-90-91 Jim Craig 1921 (118) R Rourke 1944-45-46 68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75- Leichhardt Wanderers Steve Edmed Sid Coghlan 1992 George Carstairs 1921 (123) Harry Addison 1947-48-49-50 76-77 North Ryde Hawks Brian Johnston George Lee 1951-52-53-54-55 Ron Wilson 1978-79 Bob Barnett 1993-94-95-96-97-98- Horrie Watt 1924 (132) Ryde-Eastwood Hawks Michael Frain Danny Clifford 1956-57 Ray Dalton 1980-81 99-2000 (deceased) George Bishop 1929 (156) Bill Wise 2001 Strathfield Raiders Leslie Elias Bill Ballard 1958-59-60 Bob Carroll 1982 Sid Goodwin 1935 (199) John Culbert 2002-03-04 Balmain Referees Assn Phillip McMahon Joe Hayes 1961-62 Chris Kenny 1983-84-85-86 Frank Griffiths 1937 (210) Don Graham 1963-64-65-66-67-68-69- Kathleen Hughes 1987 (deceased) Balmain Tigers RLFC Gary Thomson 70-71-72-73-74-75 Pat Hegarty 1988-89-90 (retired) Allen Carling 2005 George Watt 1946 (230) Mick Ko'Cass 1976-77-78-79-80 (resigned) Cliff Madgwick 1990-91-92-93-94 Fred de Belin 1948 (238) Bill Brown 1980-81-82 Graham Simmons 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01- Operations Manager Sub Committees Tom Tyrrell 1952 (297) Bob Carroll 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89- 02-03 Darren Mooney 2004-2006 Governance Committee Richard Kelly Don Furner 1956 (328) 90-91-92-93-94 (deceased) Lyn Phillis 2004-05 Jennie Webster 2007-2014 Peter Mortimer Norm Pope 1956 (325) Paul Egan 1995-96-97-98-99-2000- Finance Committee Brian Johnston Bill Marsh 1956 (329) 01-02-03-04 Treasurers Frank Savage 1914-15-16-17-18-19-20 General Manager RLFC & Wes Gebara Jack Sinclair 1961 (365) Presidents Harold Matthews 1921-22 Junior League Richard Kelly Frank Drake 1961 (366) Arthur Ballerum 1908-09-10-11-12-13-14-15- W L Young 1923-24-25-26 Michael Keech 2007-2010 (resigned) Life Members Committee John Critchley Dennis Tutty 1967 (412) 16 M Cooney 1927-28 Paul Sironen 2010-2013 John Carrington Geoff Connell 1967 (413) Frank Savage 1917-18-19 B Curran 1929-30-31 Jennie Webster 2014-2018 Lyn Phillis Bobby Grant 1970 (444) James N Walsh 1920-21-22-23-24-25-26- D Cooksey 1932 Mick Manning Geoff Starling 1971 (459) 28-29-40-41 L Crawley 1933-34 Development Manager Peter Mortimer Ian Thompson 1978 (509) Allan Slarke 1935 J McCarry 1927-1930-31-32-33 David Kelly 1997-2010 John Muggleton 1982 (538) J Connor 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42-43 J Shaw 1934-35 Yvette Downey 2012–2013 H McLeod 1944-45 Rules Committee Danielle Kifooti Wayne Pearce 1982 (549) Bill O'Connor 1935 Mitch Lewis 2014 A S Cochrane 1936-37-38-39 J Donovan 1946 Peter Mortimer Steve Roach 1985 (562) L Crawley 1942-43 Harry Chalk 1947-48-49-50-51-52 Bill Ibrahim Ben Elias 1985 (565) A Dawes 1944-45-46 A Harding 1949-50-51 Chairman Paul Sironen 1986 (576) Bert Hampstead 1947-48-49-50-51-52-53-54 Bob Jones 1953-54-55 Robert Henderson 2006-2010 (resigned) Balmain Junior Rugby League Life Members Tim Brasher 1992 (624) Austin Hoyle 1955-56-57-58 Arthur Robinson 1956-57-58-59-60-61 John Critchley 2011-2018 (resigned) Robbie Farah 2009 (761) Jim Acheson, Fred Alexander*, Chris Annison, Kathy Annison, Jeff Aplitt, Robert McKinney 1959-60-61 Ron Pursehouse 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68 Richard Kelly 2018 Aaron Woods 2014 (793) Bill Evans 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68- Reg Patterson 1969-70-71-72-73-74-75-76 Keith Bailey, Bill Ballard, Allan Barber, Bob Barnett*, Craig Barnett, Ernie 69-70 Phil Lloyd 1977-78-79 Baldwin, Ken Bell*, Ray Barclay, Tony Bietola, Des Booler, George Bowden*, Patron New Zealand Debut Bob Waterson 1971-72-73-74-75-76-77 Doug Vitnell 1980 Bill Bradshaw*, Bill Brown, Ken Brownlee*, Bill Burke, Harold Chalk*, Alan Michael (Mick) Manning 1997- 2017 (Kiwi Cap No) John Jackson 1978-79-80-81-82 Myles Kennedy 1981-82-83 Carling, Anthony (Wally) Carpenter, John Carrington, Bob Carroll*, Sid Dene Halatau 2004 (713) Ted Hellsten 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89- Tony Newell 1984-85-86 Coghlan*, Brian Coleman, Bob Cooper, John Critchley, John Culbert*, Charlie Kathy Palmer 1986-87 Bronson Harison 2005 (723) 90-91-92 Day, Ray Dalton*, Max Davis*, Phil Dore, John Doyle*, John Dunlea*, Frank Sid Coghlan 1993 Sid Coghlan 1988-89-90-91 Dunne, Gary Dickson, Paul Egan, Terry Evans, Bill Evans*, Bill Fender*, G Robert Henderson 1994-95-96-97-98-99-2000 Ernie Baldwin 1992-93-94-2002-03 Bob Barnett 2001 (deceased) Tony Bietola 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01 Frederick*, Jim Fitzgibbons*, Mal Finnigan*, Gino Fogliati, Dennis Fowler*, Bill Wise 2002-03-04 Chris Annison 2004-05 Sam Gebrael, Ray Gerrie, Ian Gibbeson, Don Graham*, Bert Hampstead*, John Culbert 2005 (deceased) Harry Hannaford*, Pat Hegarty, Ted Hellsten*, Austin Hoyle, Les Heath, Bob Henderson, Peter Hunter, J Hughes*, Wally Houghton*, Keith Jacobs*, John Jackson*, Geoff Large, Steve Leslie, Cliff Madgwick*, Mick Manning, Peter Directors Jon Monroe 2007-08 Leoni Barnett 2013-2016 Mortimer, Harold Matthews*, Chris Karas, David Kelly, Myles Kennedy*, (deceased) Philip Taylor 2006-2014 Steve Edmed 2017- John Carrington 2006-2010 Charlie Khalifeh, Jack King, Mick Ko'Cass, Mick O'Keefe, Arthur McIlveen*, Debbie Chalmers 2006 Robert Gerrie 2008 Richard Jones 2009-2014 Brian Johnston 2008- John Stapleton 2008-2012 Michael Jorgensen 2014-2015 Charlie Khalifeh 2012-2018 Tom Middleton*, Leo Neylon*, Tony Newell, Maurie O'Brien, Joe Palmer, Reg John Critchley 2006-08-09-10 Patterson, Lyn Phillis, Ron Pursehouse, Roy Rawson, Eric Richardson*, John Warwick Hilder 2006-07-08 Chris Woods 2008 (resigned) Scott Todd 2011-2017 Gary Hinchliffe 2006-07 Michael Benson 2011-2012 Tony Bignold 2013-2017 Gary Thomson 2016- Robertson, Arthur Robinson, George Robinson*, Martin Ritter, Ron Ryan, Steve Lavers 2006-07 Brett Wheelhouse 2009 David Durbin 2013-2016 Darren Flynn 2017- Alexandra Siemsen, Bob Siemsen, Dennis Simmons, Graham Simmons, H Peter Mortimer 2006 Frank Dunne 2009-2012 Elias Nassar 2017- Damien Mackey 2018- Skinner, Nick Speranza, John Stanton, Jack Tagg*, John Stapleton, Ken Mick O'Keefe 2006-2012 resigned Richard Kelly 2011-2017 Trent Murphy 2018-2018 Stapleton, Jack Taylor*, Kevin Thatcher*, Colin Thew*, Ian Todd, Norman David Wilson 2006-2011 Con Veneziano 2009-2012 Bob Siemsen 2006- Cheyne Harrison 2018-2018 Towells, Doug Vitnell*, Alan Watts, Bob Waterson, A Waterson, Athol (resigned) (resigned) Wes Gebara 2013- Phillip McMahon 2018- Aida Catalano 2010 Nick Speranza 2013- Michael Frain 2018- Webster*, Paul Wheelhouse, Ron Wicks, Billy Wise, Fred Woodbridge*, Stan Chris Raheb 2006-2012 Woodbridge* Chris Annison 2007-08-09 Paul Jenson 2010 Ryhs Provan 2015-2017 Les Elias 2019 Ian Gibbeson 2007-08-09-10 Gabriel Georgy 2010-2011 Amenatave Rokomaqisa 2016-2017 Trent Miller 2019 Joe Bainou 2012 Michael (Mick) Manning 2017 David Doyle 2019 *Deceased

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06 2019 110th Annual Report 2019 110th Annual Report 07 NSWRL Junior League Administrator, Balmain District

The 2019 Balmain District JRL season was one of great success. Having had the opportunity to move into the Junior League Administrator role, the season has been an incredible learning experience in understanding all aspects of this proud Junior League District and developing strong relationships with the individuals at all levels who ensure its ongoing success.

The 2019 season saw over 1600 registered participants across 12 clubs participate in competitions from Under 6's up to Open Age. On the field, we saw some outstanding games of football played in the true spirit of the game, some fantastic displays of athleticism and sportsmanship, and some pleasing results across the board from all teams and clubs within the District. To cap it all off, we held the 2019 Grand finals at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September. What a way to finish off another year at the prestigious 8th wonder of the world, which was enjoyed by all participants and spectators.

A personal highlight for me for this season was the 2019 Balmain District JRL Inaugural Gala Dinner on Friday 13th September at Le Montage. This season saw a change to previous District social events with a greater focus on the recognition and appreciation of our wonderful volunteers. The night was full of fun, laughter and socialising which also gave us the chance to say thank you to all the special people involved in our District. It was pleasing to see people from different clubs within the District all united together at such a successful event. Shout out to the Tiger statue who turned out to be very popular during the evening!

There are many who I would like to thank for making my first season as the Junior League Administrator, a memorable and enjoyable one. Firstly, having started in the role as after the season was already underway, I was extremely fortunate to have the ongoing support and guidance of NSWRL Club and Competition Coordinator Danielle Kifooti that allowed me to settle into the role whilst dealing with the week to week operations of getting players on the paddock. I am very grateful for this support and look forward to our continuing relationship in future seasons.

I would also like to thank all the clubs within the District for making my first season in the job an enjoyable one. As I made my way around to all the grounds at different points over the course of the season, it was pleasing to be welcomed with such kind hospitality. It has been an absolute pleasure getting to meet the great people in your clubs and I look forward to working with you all next year.

A big thank you to the Sydney Roosters JRLFC for their continued partnership and support of our Mod competition. We really enjoy the integration of your teams in our district and we hope this continues for many years to come. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Phillip McMahon and the Balmain Referees Association for their continued service and assistance. They are a key component to the District and their level of service goes above and beyond every year.

I would also like to thank Paul Sironen, Wests Tigers, NRL Game Development Officers - Chris Gale and Dave Fauonuku, the Balmain Tigers RLFC Board, our major sponsors – Painaway and Ryde Eastwood Leagues and NSWRL for their ongoing contributions, support and guidance. Without you all, the Balmain Junior League would not be as successful as it is.

And lastly, to Richard Kelly, Michelle Nielsen and the Balmain District Junior Rugby Board, thank you for everything you do for me and the District. It has been a pleasure getting to know you all and I look forward to working with you all during the 2020 season, which will hopefully be our best one yet!

Stacey Pittendrigh NSWRL Junior League Administrator, Balmain District

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Stacey Pittendrigh NSWRL Junior League Administrator, Balmain District

2019 110th Annual Report 09 NSWRL Club & Competitions Coordinator Report Balmain Referees Report

What a great season 2019 has been in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League.

I was fortunate to continue building strong and positive relationships with the local Junior League Clubs and with the Board of Directors and associated staff.

It was great to handover the temporary football administration duties I was filling to Stacey Pittendrigh when she came on board as the fulltime Administrator for the District. Stacey has brought an impressive level of enthusiasm, professionalism and approachability to the role and I am extremely keen to work alongside her at NSWRL for the benefit of the Balmain District Junior Rugby League.

Pre-season Club Information Nights and Face to Face Ground Manager training were well attended. Clubs embraced the responsibility of creating positive Game Day Experiences for all participants and it showed week to week across the District.

Congratulations to both the Carlingford Cougars and the Ryde Eastwood Hawks who were awarded Blue Shield Accreditation in 2019. I look forward to working with other Clubs in the District in 2020 to assist them gaining recognition for their hard work and diligence in the way that they run and operate their Clubs.

Competitions from Under 6s to Open Ages were well represented in the 2019 season culminating with a fantastic weekend of Grand Finals at Leichhardt Oval.

I am looking forward to meeting with all Clubs in the off-season and seeing how I can best serve the Clubs in the District moving forward.

I am sure that 2020 will be another successful and enjoyable season in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League.

Danielle Kifooti NSWRL Club and Competitions Coordinator – Eastern Region It has been a long season that commenced with our first trail Anderson, Michael Scarpellino, John McKee, Pauline Condon games on 10 March 2019 and runs through until our Grand Final and Phillip McMahon. These members watched most games weekend in September 2019. held in the Balmain District and have assisted our members develop their games. Season 2019 was the first year we haven't refereed Under 6 and Under 7 games in the Balmain District. These were facilitated In season 2019 we had 62 referees. Of these 11 also played and by the coaches as was the intention when mini games were we had 13 part-timers with irregular availability. Injuries and developed. I must say that the coaches that enforced Safe other commitments further reduced our numbers. Each week Play did really well and are to be congratulated. A course was the draw had approximately 62 games across Balmain and the conducted prior to the season to help develop coaches. Eastern Suburbs. We covered all these games and had Touch Jeremy Anderson, Joshua Anderson and I attended to help Judges on all Under 10s and above. and give a referee's perspective. The coaches that attended We have fantastic relationships with our partners. Ryde this course were consistently good throughout the season. As Eastwood Leagues Club have announced they have renewed an Association we aren't in a position to referee Under 6 and our sponsorship for a further five years. Balmain Tigers have under 7 games. supported us financially which is greatly appreciated. The This season we welcomed twenty-one new referees. This Balmain Junior League are always very cooperative and included nine new referees in the Balmain District and twelve supportive. Stacey Pittendrigh from the NSWRL has been new Eastern Suburbs based referees. The influx of referees wonderful. Stacey took over in Round 4 from Danielle Kifooti enabled the Association to appoint referees in the Eastern who did a great job managing the post Jenny period. Stacey Suburbs to all Mini and Mod games on Waverley Synthetic has been fantastic to work with this season. A workable draw fields, Waverley No-3 and Burrows. Plus give these referees is received early each week which makes appointing referees the opportunity to run International touch lines on Waverley much easier. In addition Stacey is only a phone call away and Oval. This meant we need to send less referee to Waverley always does everything she can to help. Oval each week. A couple of our Eastern Suburbs based A lot of people wouldn't realise it was at a Balmain Junior referees also referee centres on Waverley Oval this year. League Meeting that it was decided to form the Bamain In 2020 we will need to recruit a further 15 new referees Referees Association. Perhaps this is why we have a great preferably who have a rugby league background. If you know relationship. This relationship is strong as we are both involve anyone who wants a part-time job or if they can't play anymore in fostering rugby league in the Balmain District and creating a and want to stay involved please contact safe environment where our players can play their best [email protected] . football. This purpose is very important to both organisations. We appreciate the support of Richard Kelly and his Board that This year the majority of the evaluating duties were performed have make a number of strategic decisions for the future of by Sean Hampstead, David Pickering, Tony Beger, Jeremy rugby league in the Balmain District.

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What a great season 2019 has been in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League.

I was fortunate to continue building strong and positive relationships with the local Junior League Clubs and with the Board of Directors and associated staff.

Competitions from Under 6s to Open Ages were well represented in the 2019 season culminating with a fantastic weekend of Grand Finals at Leichhardt Oval.

I am looking forward to meeting with all Clubs in the off-season and seeing how I can best serve the Clubs in the District moving forward.

I am sure that 2020 will be another successful and enjoyable season in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League.

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SECRETARY'S 2019 NRL community carnival saw the NRL Game Development Staff along with the full Wests Tigers first grade squad visit 18 Schools within the Balmain district. This year the REPORT message we delivered to close to 4000 students was about celebrating differences with a key focus on inclusiveness.

The NRL introduced the new League Stars program nationwide in term 3. League Stars is aimed at children aged 5-12 who do not currently participate in Rugby League with Lyn Phillis the aim of giving them the necessary skills and positive experience to transition to a junior Rugby League team. The below statistics are encouraging signs the program is achieving great results within the area: Ÿ 11 After School programs over 3 terms As always, recognition must go to the many people who make it possible for the teams to take the field every week. Ÿ Thank you to the Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club, the Junior League Board, our major sponsors Tigers 2 League Stars School Holiday clinics Five Dock and Sydney Markets, Ryde Eastwood Football and Leagues Clubs, J J Robertson Transport, Kimi Kimi Ÿ 165 total registrations Cleaning, Griffin Air Conditioning, Mojo Power for the outstanding support provided during the 2018 Representative Ÿ 120 non junior league participants season. On top of League Stars, the GDO team have held numerous coaching sessions for schools involved in NRL run gala HAROLD MATTHEWS days, Well-Being assembly visits, Sporting Schools Programs and Professional Development days for teachers in the I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Ross Mignacca, Glenn Starr, Rod Farlow, Jim Khamis, Peter Mortimer, Tony Inner-West Catholic Schools. Bazouni, Matt Lees and Brenton Whale for the never-ending dedication, commitment and effort you all showed during The annual Paul Sironen Shield was held on the 30th of October at Leichhardt Oval no.2 and saw 17 teams register the year. You all did a wonderful job. over the Senior Girls, Senior and Junior Boy's division. A special mention to Holy Spirt Primary School from North Ryde Results: who also provided a team for the half-time match of the first stand-alone NRLW game in Australia that was played at Leichhardt Oval. Round 1 vs St George won 46-6; Round 2 vs Canberra lost 18-10; Round 3 Illawarra won 28-20; Round 4 bye; Round 5 vs Cronulla lost 16-12; Round 6 vs Parramatta lost 12-10; Round 7 vs Penrith lost 32-14; Round 8 vs North Sydney won 18- Term 4 saw the NRL League Tag gala day's run at Morrison Bay Park and Timbrell Park respectively. Morrison Bay Park 14; Round 9 vs Central Coast won 30-16; Finals Week 1 vs Illawarra won 18-10; Finals Week 2 vs Canterbury lost 44-8. had a record 115 teams and close to 1100 students come and participate in a non-competitive day. It was exciting to see schools returning from last year and also the new school like Hunters Hill Ps and Truscott Ps participate for the S G BALL first time.

This year we welcomed Scott Kenna, Chris Crotty, Bronson Harrison, Chris Gale and Terry Langi to the S G Ball Timbrell Park had 50 teams register to participate in the second League Tag gala day for the year. The growth of this coaching ranks and welcomed back Glenn Smith, Wally Carpenter and Jackson Privett. I would like to thank them all Gala day was also extremely pleasing to see and further evidence that the game is continuing to grow in the area. for the never-ending dedication and effort shown during the year. You all did a wonderful job. A special mention must go out to Drummoyne Ps who are also hosting their very own Stage 2 League Tag gala in Results November. This will consist of 150 students participating in a non-competitive day.

Round 1 vs St George lost 28-26; Round 2 vs Canberra won 44-16; Round 3 vs Illawarra drew 32-32; Round 4 vs West High Schools Coast won 40-12; Round 5 vs Cronulla won 18-14; Round 6 bye; Round 7 vs Penrith lost 24-14; Round 8 vs North Sydney won 36-6; Finals Week 1 vs Canberra lost 42-14. During the 2019 year the NRL GDO team ran a referee course at Concord High School. This was taken up by 18 students who then officiated at the League Tag Gala Days. I would also like to thank the ballboys for their assistance each and every week. It was a pleasure to get to know you all. We ran coaching sessions for schools such as Marist College Eastwood, Hunters Hill High and Homebush Boys High. We also assisted in the running of competitions such as Uni/Buckley Shield and both MCS and MCC. Special mention As always, I hope that all of the players take the knowledge and experience they have gained working with such to Holy Cross College who won the MCC competition and also Homebush Boys High who made the 3rd round of the Uni wonderful, experienced staff and use it in the future to reach their full potential as players and young men. Good luck Shield. to you all and I hope you all reach your personal goals in the future. Education Congratulations to all of the Balmain players who gained selection in NSWRL Representative Teams, Schoolboy Representative teams, Wests Tigers Jersey Flegg, and the Wests Tigers CUBS at the conclusion of the Junior Rep. 2019 saw the NRL team run both an International Games and Modified Games course out of Blackmore Oval. Special competition. thanks to the Leichhardt Wanderers for the use of their great facilities. Off the back of the coaching courses the BDJRL coach compliance rose to 98%. Thank you to all the people who make it possible for the boys to train and play every week, I really don't know how to thank you all enough. Our wonderful Leichhardt Oval volunteer staff and our loyal parents and supporters for their The NRL also introduced a Coach Developer Program that was taken up by many clubs in the district. The program is incredible encouragement throughout the season. designed to support, educate and upskill junior league coaches to have a positive effect on the retention and participation rates for our junior league playing numbers. A special mention to Mark Madden for doing a fantastic job I would also like to extend my condolences to those who have lost loved ones during the year. as the Balmain Coach Developer for the 2019 season.

Finally, a special thank you, as always to Paul Sironen and the Balmain Tigers Rugby League Football Club Board and In addition to the coaching courses, a Level 1 Sports Trainer was held at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club and also an the Balmain Junior League Board for the never-ending help, support and guidance they give at all times. annual CPR update at Carlingford Bowling Club. We would like to thank both Clubs for hosting the courses to further educate our Volunteers.

Another wonderful season for our great Club! Lastly, a big thank you to Daniel Hutton from the NRL who took on the organising of the Education role in the Balmain are for the 2019 season. His organisation and communication was particularly pleasing and a big reason for the Compliance rate reaching 98%.

Lyn Phillis Chris Gale (Game Development Officer- Secondary Schools and Ryde Primary Schools) District Rep. Secretary David Fauonuku (Game Development Officer- Primary Schools)

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Lyn Phillis Chris Gale (Game Development Officer- Secondary Schools and Ryde Primary Schools) District Rep. Secretary David Fauonuku (Game Development Officer- Primary Schools)

12 2019 110th Annual Report 2019 110th Annual Report 13 Damien Mackey Life Membership - Nick Speranza NSWRL Gordon Lowrie Memorial Award

Congratulations to Nick Speranza, who was awarded Life Membership at the 2018 AGM held on the 27th March 2019.

A long time official of the Five Dock RSL “Dockers” Rugby League Club, Nick is a well deserving recipient for Carlingford Cougars' own Damien Mackey, has been awarded the prestigious NSWRL Gordon Lowrie Memorial Balmain Life Membership. Currently holding the position of Five Dock delegate to the Balmain DJRL Board, award at the 2019 Brad Fittler Medal. Nick has served the Dockers and the Balmain District with pride and distinction since the beginning of 2003 Damien has been a Cougar for 5 years and currently holds the position of President, BDJRL Director and Initially, getting involved in the club when his sons first started playing football, he has gone above and beyond Coach. He goes above and beyond for the club year after year and shares his passion for football with the call of duty staying involved even after they finished playing. Always offering assistance with whatever is everyone. He is always there to offer his time and advice whilst promoting a great inclusive family needed, whether it be ground managing, assisting at Birchgrove oval or putting in long hours during Grand environment. His contribution to Cougars, Balmain DJRL and the game of football is outstanding and we were Final weekends, Nick is a true asset to the District. very proud to see him take out the volunteer award for all of NSW.

The award was presented by the Chairman of our Life Member Committee, John Critchley, who is a great Congratulations to Leichhardt Juniors Cheyne Harrison and Leichhardt Wanderers Raymond Bazzouni who friend and fellow Docker. John spoke of Nick's unwavering dedication to, service of and love for our game, our were also recognised for their volunteer contribution at the NSWRL Volunteer of the year awards held at district and his club which does not go unnoticed. NSWRL Centre of Excellence in August.

Well done again Nick on a fantastic achievement.

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Congratulations to Nick Speranza, who was awarded Life Membership at the 2018 AGM held on the 27th March 2019.

Well done again Nick on a fantastic achievement.

14 2019 110th Annual Report 2019 110th Annual Report 15 Brandon Tumeth CABE NSWRL Under 16 Player of the Year Alex Noble “I Fight You Fight”

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Balmain Representative and Holy Cross Junior, Alex Noble sustained a spinal cord injury in a training incident at Knox school last year. The then 16 year old was in the prime of his teenage life, playing representative league and union and enjoying life, when the tragedy which has left him in a wheelchair occurred. Alex was confined in Intense Care, at the Royal North Shore Hospital Spinal Unit, and the Royal Rehab for a total of 270 days.

Congratulations to Brandon Tumeth who took home the CABE Alex grew up locally in the Gladesville area, attending Putney Primary School, and now St. Ignatius College, NSWRL Under 16 Player of the Year which was presented at the where he is preparing for his HSC. 2019 Brad Fittler Medal after his outstanding performance in the NSW Harold Matthews Representative team. Throughout the 2019 Season, The BDJRL worked together with the Noble family and the Holy Cross Rhino's (Alex's Junior Rugby League Club) to establish the #ifightyoufight campaign to raise funds and awareness for Brandon has had a stella year with a number of outstanding Alex's ongoing care and rehabilitation. The campaign culminated with the Alex Noble Round held on Sunday achievements including being named the 2019 Harold Matthews 2nd June, then later in the year during the Wests Tigers Grand Final Lunch. All proceeds raised from a series captain and his selection in the NSW Country Representative of raffles from around the grounds, fundraising activities and a Wests Tigers Foundation initiative going to the team. He also played in the Concord Burwood Under 16 Gold side. Noble family and their ultimate goal to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.

He continues to improve year on year and we can't wait to see Alex's uncompromising determination to regain movement and quality of life has led him to new technologies where his future football career will take him. developed by Professor Reggie Edgerton, a pioneer in spinal cord injuries. Together with Professor Vissel, director of the Centre for Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine at UTS, this formidable team are working to drive Australia's first spinal neuromodulation program. This ground-breaking program has seen unprecedented success overseas, with spinal cord patients regaining functions critical for quality of life.

Nowhere throughout the season was the spirit of the District more visible than during the Alex Noble round and BDJRL together with the Holy Cross Rhinos and the Noble family would like to thank the whole community for the overwhelming support of one of our own.

Particular thanks goes to NSWRL, the Brydens NSW Blues and the Wests Tigers Foundation for generously leading the fundraising and awareness campaign.

We wish Alex all the very best with his ongoing treatment and recovery.

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Particular thanks goes to NSWRL, the Brydens NSW Blues and the Wests Tigers Foundation for generously leading the fundraising and awareness campaign.

We wish Alex all the very best with his ongoing treatment and recovery.

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After a successful 2019 Junior Rep Season, Balmain Tigers RLFC recognised their outstanding players during an annual awards ceremony held by Wests Tigers. The following recipients were presented with perpetual awards followed by a special lap of honour at Campbelltown Stadium, prior to the Round 23 Wests Tigers game.

Harold Matthews Best Back - Christian Jardim Best Forward - Brendon Tumeth Coach’s Award - Liam Wright-Terry ’s Award Coach Players’ Player and Players’ Player - Brendon Tumeth right-Terry Liam W Best & Fairest Best & Fairest - Brendon Tumeth Brandon Tumeth

SG Ball Best Back - Joshua Rizk Best Forward - Braydon Guyan Coach's Award - Jake Kusto 's Award Players Player - Daniel Sykes Coach Best Back e Kusto Best & Fairest - Daniel Sykes Jak Joshua Rizk

Congratulations to all players who received awards

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SG Ball Best Back - Joshua Rizk Best Forward - Braydon Guyan Coach's Award - Jake Kusto 's Award Players Player - Daniel Sykes Coach Best Back e Kusto Best & Fairest - Daniel Sykes Jak Joshua Rizk

Congratulations to all players who received awards

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George Thompson Memorial Volunteer Of The Year

Balmain District JRL are pleased to announce the 2019 recipient of the George Thompson Volunteer of the year was Tony Joukhador from Strathfield Raiders.

A tireless supporter of the club since 2013, Tony is a popular coach who continually gives up his free time to ensure the wellbeing of those involved. The dedication and care he displays is something admired by all.

An impressive role model to the younger players in the club, his reliability week in week out is astonishing, whether it be an early morning set up on game day or late afternoon pack up.

He has had much success on the field where he has coached the same team from Under 7 through to Under 12's but also works just as hard off the field. He not only aims to develop the boys into great league players, but also focuses on the importance of showing and teaching them how to be fine young men.

A well-deserved achievement Tony, we are extremely lucky to have you as a volunteer within the district.

Club Persons Of The Year

Balmain District JRL were pleased to recognise the following Volunteers This year saw the annual presentation evening take on a different format and move towards a night of celebration and recognition of for their outstanding contribution to the League in 2019. Nominated by our wonderful Volunteers and District. their clubs, these volunteers went above and beyond the call of duty and Held at the delightful Le Montage on Friday 13th September, we got a chance to thank the people who assist the district every week were honoured during the 2019 Inaugural Gala Dinner. and year. During the evening we kept with tradition and recognised the outstanding players from each age group along with our club Each club volunteer also doubled as a nominee for the George Thompson volunteers, junior and senior championships and the George Thompson memorial award. This year we also introduced two new Volunteer of the Year Award. The 2019 winners were presented by the volunteer awards which were the June Maguire Women in League award and BDJRL Coach of the year. Chairman of Balmain Tigers RLFC, Leslie Glen. The recipients were: All in all, it was a wonderful evening full of appreciation and we look forward to an even bigger event next year. Damien Mackey (Carlingford Cougars), Margaret Matta (Concord Burwood Wolves), Nabil Khatter (Dundas Shamrocks), Nellie Hage (Enfield Federals), Kim Towells (Five Dock RSL), Millie Tyson (Holy Cross Rhinos), Trent Miller (Leichhardt Juniors), Kate Ratumaiyale (Leichhardt Wanderers), Allan Morgan (North Ryde Hawks), Tony Joukhador BDJRL Coach of the Year (Strathfield Raiders) and Peter Mortimer (Ryde Eastwood Hawks).

The Inaugural Balmain District JRL Coach of the year recipient for 2019 was Concord Burwood's Dave Durbin which was presented by the President of Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. June Maguire – Women in League Award

Dave has been a long-standing member and volunteer Balmain District JRL were pleased to announce Kim Towells from Five Dock RSL of the Concord Burwood Wolves holding numerous club as the inaugural recipient of the June Maguire Women in League Award which positions over the years. was presented by June’s son, Barry Maguire.

Over the past three years, his efforts and results have Kim, who was unanimously nominated by her club, has the volunteer gene in her been outstanding winning each year in the blood like her father and Five Dock stalwart Norm Towells. Coming for a big International Conference with Under 13 in 2017, Under family of seven children, she has always known what team work is and how to 14 in 2018 and taking home the premiership this year share the work load. with the Under 15's. Whilst it is not always about winning, the tireless work Dave puts in each year with Her involvement in the Five Dock club started at an early age and she soon was a the team is well received and liked amongst the playing regular green and gold cheer girl on the sidelines and in many Leichhardt Oval group. march-past. In 2017, she took on the role of club secretary and has embraced every task that has come her way. With her mother like nature, she has helped A coach who prides himself on inclusiveness, every side in the club from Under 6 to the Seniors. enjoyment and development, Dave is a true asset to the Concord Burwood and Balmain family. A high achieving, down to earth family person, Kim certainly has a heart of gold and we are very lucky to have her as a volunteer within our district. Congratulations Dave on your amazing achievement. Well done Kim on such a well-deserved achievement.

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George Thompson Memorial Volunteer Of The Year

Balmain District JRL are pleased to announce the 2019 recipient of the George Thompson Volunteer of the year was Tony Joukhador from Strathfield Raiders.

An impressive role model to the younger players in the club, his reliability week in week out is astonishing, whether it be an early morning set up on game day or late afternoon pack up.

A well-deserved achievement Tony, we are extremely lucky to have you as a volunteer within the district.

Club Persons Of The Year

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JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS Ben Elias Medal U14 Junior League Player Of The Year The 2019 BDJRL was awarded to the Strathfield Raiders after successful season. Leichhardt Wanderers and Strathfield Raiders star Sam Schmitzer was the winner of the 2019 Ben Elias Medal for BDJRL With only four teams in the Mod age competitions, Raiders had Under 14 Player of the Year. a strong start which continued through to the end of the season. Their Under 9 teams finished in the top two spots going An enthusiastic player, Sam is a strong runner with quick into finals, along with the Under 12 Division 1 taking home the footwork and a player that always tries his best. minor premiership. The Grand final saw the Under 9 Black side He starred in the Strathfield Raiders South Eastern U14 Gold win the Arthur McIlveen Trophy with the Under 12 Division 1 side team who came in as minor premiers for 2019 and consistently falling to Clovelly Crocodiles in a nail biter. put in a high performance each week. 2019 also saw Sam Well done on your outstanding achievement for 2019. The selected in the Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers U14 Development trophy was presented to Raiders President, Danny Daher by Squad. He sets a great example to his team members at each BDJRL Chairman, Richard Kelly training session and game along with great enthusiasm. Congratulations Sam this great recognition!

SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS

Following on from their 2018 success, Leichhardt Wanderers were Paul Sironen Medal U15 Junior League Player Of again crowned the Senior Club Champions for 2019 at the BDJRL The Year Inaugural Gala Dinner. Adam Mehrez took home the 2019 Paul Sironen U15 Player of the Year Medal. With nine strong teams competing in the Combined Conference competition, four of which were female, the Wanderers had a stella The Concord Burwood Player, was a solid contributor this season to the year. Whilst they didn’t take home any senior premierships, six of premiership winning Concord Burwood Wolves South Eastern U15 Gold their nine teams made it through to the finals series with the Under team. His outstanding passion and skills for footy saw him receive a much- 13 Blues Tag, South Eastern Under 15 Silver and North Eastern Under deserved selection into the 2019 Under 15 Balmain Ryde-Eastwood Tigers 17 Silver teams all making grand final appearances. Development Squad and the 2020 Harold Matthews Train-On Squad.

Well done on a fantastic 2019 season and here’s to a bigger 2020. A strong performer for the past 3 years, he takes on any challenge set towards him both on and off the field. The trophy was presented to Wanderers President, Craig Barnett by BDJRL Chairman, Richard Kelly Congratulations Adam on such a great achievement!

Steve Roach Medal U13 Junior League Jack King Medal Under 16 Junior League Player Of The Year Player Of The Year

The 2019 Steve Roach Under 13 Player of the Year medal was The 2019 Jack King Under 16 Player of the Year was awarded to awarded to Concord Burwood's Alex Conti Carlingford Cougars Jaxson Rahme.

Conti was a strong performer in the Concord Burwood Wolves Jaxson, a consistent and strong player for the Cougars Under 16 Gold South Easter Under 13 Gold team who took home the 2019 team, had a great 2019 season which included being selected in the premiership. His contribution during the grand final was 2019 Balmain Tigers Harold Matts side. Whilst the Under 16 Cougars outstanding and saw the halfback scored twice and set up several team fell short of the finals, the forward helped the Harold Matts team tries during the game. A very talented young Rugby Union and through to the second week of the finals in a strong performance. Touch player, he has shown leadership and maturity beyond his years. He was also selected as a member of the 2019 Balmain Congratulations on an outstanding 2019 season Jaxson! Ryde-Eastwood Tigers U13 Development Squad. Previous winners of this award include NZ international Bronson Well done Alex on this great achievement and 2019 season! Harrison, City representative Curtis Sironen and NSW junior representatives Lachlan Ilias and Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS

Steve Roach Medal U13 Junior League Jack King Medal Under 16 Junior League Player Of The Year Player Of The Year

The 2019 Steve Roach Under 13 Player of the Year medal was The 2019 Jack King Under 16 Player of the Year was awarded to awarded to Concord Burwood's Alex Conti Carlingford Cougars Jaxson Rahme.

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Jan Carroll Medal – Under 17 Player of the Year Lyn Phillis Women's Player of the Year

The prestigious 2019 Jan Carroll Medal for Under 17 Player of the Year The well-deserved 2019 inaugural Lyn Phillis Womens Player of the went to Lachlan De Gioia of Leichhardt Wanderers Year went to Bridie Hill of Ryde Eastwood Hawks.

De Gioia was an integral team member for the Wanderers North A standout year for Bridie, she was a strong leader in the Ryde Eastern Under 17 Silver side who made it through to the 2019 Grand Eastwood Hawks RLFC Eastern Open Women’s forward pack. Finals. A very versatile player, Lachlan was a big asset to the team and Although she sustained an injury early in the season, she made an gave them an edge with his outstanding goalkicking through the amazing comeback and helped he Hawks reach the 2019 Grand season. He is a player with great work ethic, both on and off the field Final. Whilst the results didn’t go their way against a tough Redfern who always trains hard and leads by example. team, her consistent go-forward had the team on the front foot Well done Lachlan on such a great achievement! throughout the year.

Previous winners of the Jan Carroll Medal include international Congratulations Bridie, we look forward to seeing you take the Solomon Haumono, City representative Kyle Lovett and SG Ball field again next year! premiership winners Alex Zouranas and Jack Wheelhouse.

Blues Tag Player of the Year

Don Graham Medal Under 18 Junior League Talented Bronte Locane from Leichhardt Wanderers was awarded the Player Of The Year inaugural 2019 Blues Tag Player of the Year. In her first year playing league, Bronte starred in the Leichhardt Wanderers Ryde Eastwoods, Callum Ellis is this year's winner of the Don Graham first U13 Girls Blues Tag side which won the minor premiership before falling Medal for BDJRL Under 18 Player of the Year. short in the Grand Final to Hills Bulls at Leichhardt Oval. With outstanding ball A past player in the Balmain Tigers SG Ball side, Callum was a strong skills and quick footwork, Bronte was a great asset to the side each week. She recruit for the Eastwood Hawks RLFC Combined U20 Gold side. In displayed the highest level of sportsmanship to the other teams throughout the fact, he performed so well in the 2019 season, it resulted in him being season whilst continuing to show her true passion and enjoyment for the sport. called up into the Sydney Shield squad in their Grand Final run. Congratulations Bronte! A bright future ahead for Callum, congratulations on your award!

Previous winners of the Don Graham Medal include Balmain centre Ian McCann, fullback Pat Walsh and Jersey Flegg winner Anthony Golder.

John Stapleton Opens Player of the Year

Five Dock RSL Connor Moran was the winner of the John Stapleton Medal for BDJRL Opens Player of the Year for 2019. Under 20 Junior League Player Of The Year A tough and skilful ball-player, Moran helped the Five Dock RSL Leichhardt Wanderers very own, Daniel Sykes was deservedly "Dockers" Combined Opens Bronze team to a second placed finish on awarded the 2019 Under 20 Player of the Year. the ladder and preliminary final appearance, their first appearance in 4 years. Connor who was the team's most versatile player, consistently It was a standout season for 18-year-old, who took on the role as made a difference, putting his body on the line each week to help the captain for the Balmain 2019 SG Ball side and was selected to play in Dockers have a fantastic 2019 season. Under estimated due to his small the Wests Tigers Jersey Flegg team towards the end of the season. stature, he continued to stun the opposing teams with his hard running Through his tall and athletic statue, he displayed his outstanding and tackling style. skills and performed week in week out for both the Leichhardt Well done to Connor on this outstanding achievement! Wanderers JRLFC Combined U20 Gold team and Balmain Junior Reps. He is well respected among his fellow players and is a great Previous winners of the John Stapleton Medal include Jason Tutt role model for younger players. (Sawdust Storm), Luke Fahy (Five Dock RSL), Damien Braumann (Leichhardt Juniors), Jersey Flegg winner John Kaho (Leichhardt Congratulations Daniel! Wanderers) & NFL star Jordan Mailata (Five Dock RSL).

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Jan Carroll Medal – Under 17 Player of the Year Lyn Phillis Women's Player of the Year

Blues Tag Player of the Year

Previous winners of the Don Graham Medal include Balmain centre Ian McCann, fullback Pat Walsh and Jersey Flegg winner Anthony Golder.

John Stapleton Opens Player of the Year

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tch tch STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK Player of the Ma CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE Player of the Ma Brandon Leaeno Louis Burbridge Under 9 Division 1 (A) - Arthur McIlveen Trophy (Strathfield) Under 9 Division 2 (A) - Peter Provan Trophy (Carlingford) STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK 32 CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE 32 defeated BONDI UNITED GREEN 12 defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK 12

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK - Youseff Abdul-Rahman, Elias BONDI UNITED GREEN - Connor Colquhoun, Cooper Keating, CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE – Raphael Cipollone, Flynn LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Valentine Duffy, Harrison Alha, Daniel Elias, Christian Georgy, Christian Kilioni, Brandon Cody Ogg, Isaac Fountain, James Davies, Maximus Hack, Manning, Rowan Joslin, Samuel Taggert, Connor Hays, Louis Fitzpatrick, Samuel Lloyd, Logan Mara, Timmy McCormick, Leaeno, Patrick McMahon, Anthony Touma, Peter Touma, Ali Jaemin Turner, Tom Dangar, Tonere George, Rafael Welch, Burbridge, Joshua Corsiatto (Injured), Isaac Palmer, Matthew Oliver Reep, Jack Trad, Joseph Woods, Matthew Wright, Zeitoun. Coach – Robert Alha. Rupert O'Neill. Coach - Matthew Colquhoun. Kawtal, Aidan Portela. Coach – Sean Manning. Edward Towzell, Ethan Thomas, Eamon Sharkey, Billy Thomas. Coach – Luke Wright.

tch tch FIVE DOCK Player of the Ma HOLY CROSS RHINOS Player of the Ma Thomas Knight Ethan Lawandos Under 9 Division 1 (B) – Mick Manning Trophy (Five Dock) Under 9 Division 2 (B) – Peter Duffy Trophy (Holy Cross) FIVE DOCK RSL 16 HOLY CROSS RHINOS 24 defeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 10 defeated NORTH RYDE HAWKS 22

FIVE DOCK – Charlie Chehine, Lachlan Gacitua, William Gibson, CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE – Rugby Mangan, Harper HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Eli Tobaji, Harry Hopkins, Ethan NORTH RYDE HAWKS – Livai Sorovi, Mia Zakarija, Cooper Max Kelly, Thomas Knight, Cooper Merchant, George Moore, Warnock, Jake Thompson, Louis Fox, Beau Matheson-Rayner, Lawandos, Andre Ozbenian, Anthony Abboud, Tate Gandy, Holgate, Mustafa Alameddine, Malik El-Cheikh, Brooklyn Henry Perkins, Colten-Amotawa Pohe, Beau Rootsey, William Ethan Khatib, Jacob Sheehan, Yestyn Ryan, Joshua Raymond, Noah Holst, Kaylan Qutami, Louis Roberton, Christian Asfour, Morrow, Lukas Everson, Kylan Pruthi, Jack Morgan. Coach – Szewcow. Coach – Nathan Merchant. Maxim Mitsios, Enzo Sassano, Zavier Cave Prichard. Coach – Charlie Carbone, Kendell Kilby. Coach - Ramy Qutami. Allan Morgan. Craig Raymond.

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ch er of the Mat tch CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES Play LEICHHARDT WANDERERS Player of the Ma Matteo Reupena-D unn Alavina Tu'ifua (Concord) Under 10 Division 1 – Lawrence Briggs Trophy Under 11 Division 1 – Norm Waugh Trophy (Leichhardt) CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES 24 (Darby Fotheringham, Matteo Reupena-Dunn 2, Manueli Tokabobo tries; 4 goals) LEICHHARDT WANDERERS 12 (Christian Dolfo, Samuel Jorgensen tries; 2 goals) defeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 12 (Jager Short, Sonny Taylor tries; 2 goals). defeated HOLY CROSS RHINOS 0

CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES - Sonny Wenham, Luka Raich, CLOVELLY CROCODILES – Sonny Taylor, Declan Shehadie, LEICHHARDT WANDERERS – Bill Antonopoulos, Cooper HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Benjamin Clarke, Archie Dominello, Manuelli Tokobobo, Angus Dillon, Sebastian Chidiac, Darby Thomas Delaney, Jagger Short, Jack Currenti, Harry Haigh, Caldwell, Marcus Cesaro, Nino Di Girolamo, Christian Dolfo, Vuki Harry Fisher, Harrison Fletcher, Marcus George, Finn Kusto, Fotheringham, Matteo Rupena-Dunn, Noah Mehrez, Justin Liu, Hunter Norburn, Ronan Shepherd, Benjamin Wright, Ned Esau, Tyler Greene, Luca Joe Guarrera, Samuel Jorgensen, Isaac Kusto, Brandon Lawandos, Tristan Lawandos, Hunter Jacob Jamal, Sosaia Unga, Stephen Dionatos, Kolino Siemsen, James Mcdonald, Lior Barhaim, Finn Byrne. Coach - Chase Penna, Malcolm Robertson-Hickey, Isaac Ryan, Michael Reich, Amos Roberts Jnr, Raymond Taulepa, Isaac Vinton, Rokomaqisa, Denzel Ravulo-Weldon, Timote Tangatoevaha, Richard Taylor. Tu'ifua, Alavina Tu'ifua, Fynn Keller. Coach – Dane Ryan. Jimmy Young. Coach - Matt Dominello. Youssef Al Ahad. Coach - Brad Fotheringham.

tch yer of the Ma tch CLOVELLY CROCODILES Pla CARLINGFORD COUGARS Player of the Ma Asher Do wd Cooper Stanle (Clovelly) y Under 10 Division 2 – Austin Hoyle Trophy Under 11 Division 2 – Dally Messenger Trophy (Carlingford) CLOVELLY CROCODILES RED 40 (Jacob Brunato, Asher Dowd 3, Hendy Philip, Shanuka Silva tries; 6 goals) defeated CARLINGFORD COUGARS 18 (Aidan Gao Mackinnon, Cooper Stanley 2 tries; 3 goals) LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 36 (Yagany Farrawell 2, Michael Holland, Taj Locane 2, Charlie Savoca tries; 5 goals). defeated DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 12 (Tye Hau, Levi Palfrey tries; 2 goals).

CLOVELLY CROCODILES – Samuel Abood, Thomas Jackson, LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Lachlan Hoad, Nathan CARLINGFORD COUGARS – Luca Joseph Monti, Jonathon El- DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Ali Hedayat, Logan Button-Ord, Callum Jacob Brunato, Ethan Mcinnes, Symon Cheika, Jack-Cuda Restuccia, Charlie Savoca, Benjamin White, Yagany Farrawell, Halabi, Charlie Coburn, Blake Fischbeck, Brandon Liu, Joshua Sim, Shawn Simpson, Tye Hau, Thomas Casamento, Jeremy Harwin, Kaan Gokyildirim, Hendy Philp, Luca Parsons, Sonny Oscar Ritchie, Taj Locane, Zac Clarke, Zac Mara, Max Hensley, Beaini, Vincent Pham, Aidan Gao Mackinnon, Cooper Stanley, Saliba, Matthew Nakad, Clayton Lenard, Levi Palfrey, Ky Bowcock, Asher Dowd, Toby Onus, Shanuka Silva. Coach – Jack Massey, Sebastian Gatti, Michael Holland, Kai Broekhuyse, Zakaria Jebara, Joshua Mouhayet, Jason Mouhayet, Gordon Gilchrist, Anthony Abou-Arrage, Harrison Lowe. Coach - Roger Shane Abood. Andrew Ibrahim, Luke Thomas. Coach – Michael Holland. Slape, Raymond Cook, Timothy King, James Jreige. Coach - Nakad. Anh Pham Assistant. Coach - Marcel El-Halabi.

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tch CLOVELLY CROCODILES yer of the Ma 2019 Pla Mini Exhibition Henry Parkes (Clovelly) Under 12 Division 1 – F.W Walsh Trophy We continued the annual tradition this year CLOVELLY CROCODILES 22 (Montgomery Armstrong, Nate Devereux, Tex Filipek, Brooklyn Heath tries; 3 goals) by watching our youngest players taking defeated STRATHFIELD RAIDERS 20 (Michael Joukhador, Kayden Kanaan, Emmanuel Lagos, Jacob Roberts tries; 2 goals). part in the Mini exhibitions during the BDJRL 2019 Grand Finals. CLOVELLY CROCODILES – Bodhi Maclean, Jameson Hinds, STRATHFIELD RAIDERS – Christian Chiha, Jordan Najdovski, Montgomery Armstrong, William Meyer, Brooklyn Heath, Kayden Kanaan, Antonio Harb, Joe Ibrahim, Michael We had over 80 kids from our Under 6 and Cooper Taylor, Tex Hedderman, Angus Morrison, Thomas Joukhador, Emmanuel Lagos, Patrick Harris, Lucas Daher, Under 7 age groups representing their Mckenna, Tex Filipek, Cooper Guerin, Henry Parkes, Zachary Ibrahim Taleb, Michael Boustany, Semisi Tulikaki, Michael clubs - Carlingford Cougars, Leichhardt Duane, Nate Devereux, Billy Nye, Jack Mellick, Hamish Witten. Papas, Jacob Roberts, Jarrod Kanaan. Coach - Tony Juniors, Strathfield Raiders, Concord Coach - Paul Hinds. Joukhador. Burwood, Leichhardt Wanderers and Five Dock RSL.

It was a great chance for the kids to have a run around on the prestigious Leichhardt Oval, play the game they all love and receive a trophy!

tch HOLY CROSS RHINOS Player of the Ma Riley Mather Under 12 Division 2 – Chook Fraser Trophy (Holy Cross) HOLY CROSS RHINOS 28 (Cohen Davis, Samuel Fedele, Riley Mather, Bryn Selwyn tries; 4 goals) defeated CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES 6 (Cooper Sharp try; 1 goal).

HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Cohen Davis, Bailey Elias, Samuel CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES – Oscar Salameh (injured), Chev Fedele, Bryn Selwyn, Riley Mather, Edward Rahe, Harvey Wenham, Luca Melia, John Paul Tannous, Cruz Frangieh, O'Kane, Joshua Murdocca, Daniel Rafferty, Peter Palermo, Anthony Alam, Joseph Matta (Captain), Zacharia Amine, Zion Nathan Sutton, Kwame Ahenkan, Samuel Bell, Brandon Burgess, Marcus Mctaggart, Cooper Sharp, Benjamin Moore, Lawandos, Finn Kusto, Isaac Kusto. Coach - Paul Palermo. Jonathan Nakhle, Jamie Massoud, Benjamin Matta, Luke Bishara. Coach - Albert Tannous.

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It was a great chance for the kids to have a run around on the prestigious Leichhardt Oval, play the game they all love and receive a trophy!

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tch tch STRATHFIELD RAIDERS Player of the Ma HILLS BULLS Player of the Ma Daniel McMahon Sienna Tahan Under 13 South Eastern Bronze (Strathfield) Under 13 Combined Blues Tag (Hills) STRATHFIELD RAIDERS 22 (Brendan Bitar, Ayden Hayek, Daniel McMahon, Taniela Tovo tries; 3 goals) HILLS BULLS 22 (Talia Manassa, Ella Shaw, Jasmine Stephens, Sienna Tahan, Tasha White tries; 3 goals) defeated NEWTOWN JNR JETS 12 (Mohamadali Fares, Hayden Woodward 2 tries). defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS 0

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS – Jonathan Fernandes, John Antoun, NEWTOWN JNR JETS – Tristan Toledo-Fahey, Ayden Petersen, HILLS BULLS – Mikayla Alam, Mikayla Eltenn, Sienna Gwynne, LEICHHARDT WANDERERS – Ellie Barnett, Tyler Ellis, Gabbie Isaac Aboounader, Jerrie Harb, Jaiden Abdallah, Zayn Chami, Sosia Togia-Lafo, James Fokes, Christopher George, Dusty Alicia Henry, Talia Manassa, Chloe Michoux, Jasmine Nesbitt- Slater, Bronte Locane, Ulani Parnell, Rhiannon Bonner, Zara Daniel Mcmahon, Jayden Daaboul, Jack Tabet, Adam Champion, Liam Schurr, Michael George, Hayden Woodward, Ash, Kaylah Pollard, Alannah Rich, Ella Shaw, Jasmine Barakat, Isabella Nguyen, Eve Restuccia, Leah Russell, Caitlin Meslemani (Captain), Taniela Tovo, Yousef Cabban, Ayden Fred Safi, Gabriel Jabbour, Beau Grech, Anthony Tawk, Stephens, Sienna Tahan, Tasha White. Coach – Daniel Pollard. Russell, Poppi Ellis, Ava Diaz, Francesca Reilly, Amelie Fehir, Hayek, Antonio Bechara, Brendon Bitar, Kalahi Joseph-Riogi, Mohamadali Fares, George Louizos, Ikenna Egbu, Kamire Molyny Daley, Alyssa Pia Kelly, Lexi Modena, Grace Thomas, Alex Mallouhi, George Tourtouras. Coach - Emile Tabet. Macks. Coach – Rodney Schurr. Bridget Tooher. Coach - Peter Slater.

tch tch CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES Player of the Ma HILLS BULLS Player of the Ma Ale Jacqueline Sneesb x Conti y Under 13 South Eastern Gold (Concord) Under 15 Combined Blues Tag (Hills) CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES 38 (Malik Amine 2, Alex Conti 2, Michael Nassar, Adrien Safi, James Safi, HILLS BULLS 16 (Jacqueline Sneesby 2, Kira Trayhurn tries; 3 goals) Cyrus Traill tries; 3 goals) defeated ALEXANDRIA ROVERS 12 (Braethan Bilich, Jayze Tuigamala tries; 2 goals). defeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES 12 (Ruby Thomasyu 2 tries; 2 goals).

CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES – Michael Nassar, Luka Matek, ALEXANDRIA ROVERS – Braethan Bilich, Jed McDonald-Singh, HILLS BULLS –Daniella Baillo, Melissa Cassar, Emaine CLOVELLY CROCODILES – Ruby Thomasyu, Emily Murray, James Safi, Malik Amine, Garry James Young, Marc Tannous, Alex Jayze Tuigamala (Capt), Joseph Phillips, Kyle Flick, Lachlan Darwiche, Brianna Devaney, Jordon Fenbow, Ainsley Gardiner, Sophie Bruce, Ellie Norburn, Jade Gillis, Abby Vincent, Matilda Conti, Adrien Safi, Epeli Leao, Risiate Smythe, Preston Huihahau, Lockwood, David Hurley, Kaylan Makoare, Joeli Taliai, Kobe Teah Haskins, Ellah Hughes, Riley Michell, Kayla Morris, Traylen, Holly Hinds, Abbey Ridgewell, Eva Smith, Adelaide Matthew Aitchison, Carcia Kavana, Cyrus Traill, John Vilia, Pepene, Luke Alam, Jaii Robertson, Malachi Dower-Roberts, Alexandra Parsons, Jacqueline Sneesby, Kira Trayhurn, Piper Haddrill, Reeves Hancock, Georgia St John. Coach - Paul Hinds. Grisham Vaega Malla, Thomas J Kosmas (Injured), Finlay Mitchell Jacob Teaupa, Noah Eason-Wortley, Morgan Farrell-Combe. Watson. Coach – Vanessa Beck. (Injured), Jordan Dunn Reupena (Injured). Coach - John Tannous. Coach - Perry Johnstone.

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tch COOGEE RANDWICK Player of the Ma LEICHHARDT WANDERERS Richard Whalebone Under 14 South Eastern Bronze (Coogee) Under 11 Combined Blues Tag COOGEE RANDWICK 8 (Jack Carney, Richard Whalebone tries) LEICHHARDT WANDERERS 24 defeated KU-RING-GAI CUBS 18 at North Sydney Oval defeated CARLINGFORD COUGARS 6 (Joeroy Kawtal try; 1 goal). LEICHHARDT WANDERERS – Zoe Mara, Zoe McNamara, Ulani KU-RING-CUBS – Charlotte Barnes, Jessica Erdman, Emma COOGEE RANDWICK – Harrison Hathaway, Cory Baily, Jayden CARLINGFORD COUGARS – Jonah Pham, Zayne White, Isaac Parnell, Piper Ellis, Zoe Robinson, Isla Knott, Francesca Reilly, Jensen, Brooke Kinninmont, Isla Lesnik, Erica Palmer, Temperance Hodge, Poppi Ellis, Holly Ellis, Chloe Phillips, Kiara Haraszta, Xavier Flynn, Jesse Lucantonio, Joseph De Bartolo, Elchaar, Marcus Grohs, Joeroy Kawtal, Jayden Raad, Patrick Dharshini Rajendra, Sophie Turchini. Coach – John Erdman. Richard Whalebon, Abdullah Khan, Riley Durkin, Lehroy Stewart, Hulme, Benjamin Fairall, Jackson Lansdown, Shaeyan Tantra, Stanley, Isabella Wright, Ashaa Bonner. Coach – Luke Ellis. George Karson, Jarakai Simpson, Ethan George, Kamuta Christian Dib, Jay Abdallah, Zane White, Elias Saad, Ethan Vakafua, Alexander Nikolopoulos, Kalan Bennett, Jack Carney, Fantini, Dieter Zadow, James Nilsson, Aden Zeitoun, Luca Kai Sinkovitc, Byron Ashelfield, Peter Shaw. Coach – Ross Durkin. Pellegriti (injured), Ryan Dale (injured). Coach - Charlie Kawtal.

tch CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES Player of the Ma HOLY CROSS RHINOS Feleti Tuinuku Under 14 South Eastern Silver (Concord) Under 13 South Eastern Silver CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES 28 (John Paul Catalano, Billy-Sean Epiha, Mattathias Matangi, Zayde Sabha, Christian LA PEROUSE UNITED 20 defeated HOLY CROSS RHINOS 10 at Redfern Oval Sarkis 2 tries; 2 goals) defeated MASCOT JUNIORS 16 (Lachlan Clark, Caibe Harrison, Jack Mashman tries; 2 goals). LA PEROUSE UNITED – Oliver Ajaka- Brown, Billy Coleman, HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Luca Pozzolungo, Jope Rauqe, CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES – Gadeer Daher, Billy Caridi, MASCOT JUNIORS – Jamal Allamedine Mara, Christian Aukuso, Kade Crook, Aaron Evans, Tyrell Fisher, James Garlick, Dheklin Benjamin Karakasis, Daniel Fazzino, Zak Murphy (Vice Captain), John Paul Catalano (Captain), Mattathias Matangi, Caleb Mark Cai, Giuseppe Capaldo, Lachlan Clark, Caibe Harrison, Holten, Tayden Jackson, Jayden Kavanagh, Jay Lester, Saxon Blake Bragg, Nicholas Kalache, Patrick Felice (Captain), Alex Thompson, Christian Sarkis, Maddox Rosenberg, Xavier Lennard Leong, Ky Ludlow, Jack Mashman, Cooper Muirhead, Lester, Hunter Morgan, Tremayne Perenara, Harrison Rooke, Fisk, Kearnu Mila, Patrick Babington, Maxwell Elias, Bailey Taurerewa-Yucel, Jabez Williams Puletua, Billy-Sean Epiha, Joseph Paii, Khan Symonds-Magee, Cayleb Thomson, Shannon Kylan Simon, Tahi Sue, Cooper Taaffe, Liam Vella, Kye Walker, Bloomfield, Daniel Bruce, Giulio Messiti, Jeffrey Guan, Joshua Nour Kalache-Chamoun, Feleti Tuinuku, George Massoud, Zayde Thorne, Domoni Vuetti, Jodeci Winitana-Edwards. Coach - Beau Yates. Coach – William Last. Montebello Rapicano, Aidan Christie. Coach - Trent Murphy. Sabha, Bradley Costelloe, Ronan Coombes, Helal Mehrez, Felix Mitch Magee. De Barry, Jacon Ah Lam, Calvin Nguyen. Coach - Tony Iannitti.

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Under 15 South Eastern Silver Under 17 North Eastern Silver ARNCLIFFE SCOTS 22 defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS 14 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. COOGEE DOLPINS 20 defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS 10 at Redfern Oval.

ARNCLIFFE SCOTS – George Antill, Jack Braithwaite, Liam LEICHHARDT WANDERERS – Kyle Leaver, Nathan Vasiliou, COOGEE DOLPHINS – Cash Adams, Tom Bentley, Brendan LEICHHARDT WANDERERS – Alex Colazzo, Daniel Losurdo, Christie, Abdallah El Ters, Sione Fainga, Louie Ferreira, Noah Aaron Hamilton, Tyson Yeboah, Jameson Howell, Jamie Miletic, Bretlen, Harrison Cafarelli, Nicholas Cessario, Joel De Matthew Tuhetoka, Cameron Bilich, Lachlan De Gioia, Ryan Kak, Deacon Kean, Brandon Lim, Ali Merhi, Ali Moukacher, Verdell Ellissi, Thomas De Szoeke, Joseph Schmitzer, Matthew Giovanni, William Deans, Jordan Denyer, Matthew Fraser, Noah Wardle-Neilson, Patrick Musillo, Flynn Leaver, Michael Morgan, Mohomed Ali Mousselamani, Hussien Nagi, Elijah Porter, Morgan, Kalai Freeman-Combo, Keanu Senico, Louis Bertrams, Gillroy, Jeremy Halbert, Harley Holmes, Zachary Lawson, Harrison Henson, Tremaine Williams, Liam Doyle, Oscar Matos, Nicholas Quinn, Jaz Reti, Ali Srour, Hassan Srour, Nicholas Joshua Hill, Tyson Choppy, Samuel Moujalla. Coach - Tony Shade Mason, Sam Nelan, Shaun Nelan, Joshua Thompson, Daire Filitonga, Yannick Bulckens, Samuel Dennis, Niko Tsougranis. Coach - Michael Tsougranis. Bazouni. Dylan Tipping, Jackson Willson. Coach – Joel Morris. Kilpelainen, Rafael Brito Jong, Alex Cameron. Coach- Jeremy Barnett.

CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES RYDE EASTWOOD HAWKS

Under 15 South Eastern Gold Eastern Open Age Women CONCORD BURWOOD 26 defeated GYMEA GORILLAS 20 at Forshaw Park. REDFERN ALL BLACKS 20 defeated RYDE EASTWOOD HAWKS 14 at Redfern Oval.

CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES – Max Jorgensen, Cid Frangieh, GYMEA GORILLAS – Siteni Taukamo, Ryan Peake, Tyrell Fakaua, REDFERN ALL BLACKS – Nellie Bell, Latoya Brown, Brook RYDE EASTWOOD HAWKS – Trinity Sullivan, Morgan Wilson- Michael Sukkar, Ashtyn Bell, Anthony Kelly, Manus Bailey, Levi Talanoa Penitani, Kai Quinn, Oliver Townsend (Vice Captain), Cutmore, Shanell Dargan, Candace Dower-Trindall, Lauren Ella- Ward, Rakaia Webber, Rebekah Blanchard, Tamika McCabe, Conti (injured), John Melia, Jacob Matta (Captain), Zachary Dom Sidoti, Inosi Sukanaivalu, Xavier Wallis, Ricardo Oloapu, Duncan, Jayda Ferguson, Ayesha Flood, Eunice Grimes, Amy Jahna Smith, Courtney Milone (Vice Captain), Gina Harris, Bruce, Dimitri Tselis, Tanous (Tony) Sukkar, Adam Mehrez, Mitchell Hodgson, Ryan Clements (Captain), Jack Snell, Corey Howie, Akeisha Kelly, Bianca Lantin, Crystal Overton, Carly Agnes Dean, Bridie Hill, Jasmine Barlow, Steph Spooner, Casey Soroush El-Moussawel, Justin Chanin, Matthew Ibrahim, Ogden, Brooklyn Berry, Luke Frith, Jae Lloyd, Jack O'Connell, Phillips, Jessica Potter, Kellie Robinson, Shaquille Robinson, Smith (Captain), Alana Menere, Aseri Vakarau, Tiraa Iaone, Hamza Khan, Louis Manenti, Ethan Arena, Dante Lanzafame, Harrison Papadopoulos, Indiana Rice, Zac Pound. Coach - Paris Roditis, Melissa Russell, Rikka Shillingsworth, Serika Mereseini Leivere. Coach - Anthony Gagliardi. Johnathan Ibrahim. Coach - Dave Durbin. Jackson Heenan. Shillingsworth, Liana Smith, Karlie Stewart, Alma Tighe, Melissa Williams. Coach – Carly Phillips.

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CONCORD BURWOOD WOLVES RYDE EASTWOOD HAWKS

Under 15 South Eastern Gold Eastern Open Age Women CONCORD BURWOOD 26 defeated GYMEA GORILLAS 20 at Forshaw Park. REDFERN ALL BLACKS 20 defeated RYDE EASTWOOD HAWKS 14 at Redfern Oval.

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Ben Elias Shield U6s, U7s & U8s Gala Competition

This year Concord Burwood claimed the prestige's Under 8's Ben Elias Shield, in a high-quality game against a courageous Leichhardt Juniors team.

Concord Burwood were just too strong in the final for Leichhardt Juniors lead by a determine Issac Miller. Concord ended up claiming the shield with a great team display in the final. of junior rugby league Brendan Leano was the Player of the Final with Issacs Miller from Leichhardt Juniors taking out the Player of the Day for the Under 8s competition.

In the Under 6s, Braxton Van Oostendorp took home the Player of the Day award, while in the Under 7s, Blake Stapleton from North Ryde Hawks won Player of the Day.

Over 532 Junior players participated in this year's event which extended to include clubs from the Balmain and Sydney Roosters Districts. This day is considered a celebration of Junior Rugby League in the Balmain district and the best day in their calendar.

Congratulations to Holy Cross Rhinos on another successful even t and thank you to all the volunteers from the clubs, school and district who assisted on the day. A big thank you also to the Balmain Referees, Holy Cross College, Stacey Pittendrigh from the NSWRL and the guest of honour Ben Elias for their assistance and support of this gala day.

Ben Elias Shield Ÿ Under 8 Champions – Concord Burwood Ÿ Player of the Final - Brendan Leano (Concord Burwood) Ÿ Under 8 Player of the Day – Issacs Miller (Leichhardt Juniors) Under 7 Player of the Day – Ashton Grohs (Carlingford Cougars) Ÿ Under 6 Player of the Day- Braxton Van Oostendorp (North Ryde Hawks)

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Ben Elias Shield U6s, U7s & U8s Gala Competition

This year Concord Burwood claimed the prestige's Under 8's Ben Elias Shield, in a high-quality game against a courageous Leichhardt Juniors team.

In the Under 6s, Braxton Van Oostendorp took home the Player of the Day award, while in the Under 7s, Blake Stapleton from North Ryde Hawks won Player of the Day.

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Robbie Farah Challenge Mark O'Neill Shield U9s Gala Competition U10s Gala Competition

After a massive Grand Final, Strathfield Raiders Black have come out on top of Strathfield Raiders White in the On behalf of the Dundas Shamrocks club, we wish to thank all the clubs teams that participated in the 2019 2019 Robbie Farah Cup at Blackmore Oval. U10s Mark O'Neill Shield on Sunday 23rd March

It was a great day and competition which saw both Strathfield teams dominate from the first game. The Balmain JL district U10s highlighted their talent and all games were played in good spirit.

Strathfield Raiders Black were undefeated in all their pool matches resulting in wins against Clovelly Congratulations to Concord Burwood being the eventual 2019 U10s MON Shield winners defeating Leichhardt Crocodiles Blue (8-3), Five Dock (7-4), Concord Burwood (9-0) and Leichhardt Juniors (7-2). Wanderers 24 – 12.

Strathfield Raiders White also played well defeating Clovelly Crocodiles Red (4-2), North Ryde (7-0), Bondi Well done to Matteo Reupena- Dunn from Concord Burwood for being awarded the Player of the final and United (5-2) in all their pool matches but unfortunately fell short in the final against Strathfield Raiders Black Yagany Farrawell from Leichhardt Wanderers being named the Player of the series. What a great achievement. (7-3). Dundas Shamrocks would like to thank Mark O'Neill and his family for attending the day, St Pats College and our Congratulations to Strathfield Raiders Black, Clovelly Crocodiles Red and Five Dock RSL for taking home the Shamrocks sporting community for their continued support. Thank you to Shamrocks Committee and U10s, top awards. Well done also to all teams that participated. for co coordinating the Annual Event, once again and the Balmain Referees.

We were lucky to have such a beautiful day and are looking forward to the 2020 Mark O'Neill Shield.

GRAND FINAL RESULTS

Robbie Farah Cup – Strathfield Raiders Black 7 def Strathfield Raiders White 3

Robbie Farah Shield – Clovelly Crocodiles Blue

Robbie Farah Plate – Five Dock RSL

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Robbie Farah Challenge Mark O'Neill Shield U9s Gala Competition U10s Gala Competition

It was a great day and competition which saw both Strathfield teams dominate from the first game. The Balmain JL district U10s highlighted their talent and all games were played in good spirit.

We were lucky to have such a beautiful day and are looking forward to the 2020 Mark O'Neill Shield.

GRAND FINAL RESULTS

Robbie Farah Cup – Strathfield Raiders Black 7 def Strathfield Raiders White 3

Robbie Farah Shield – Clovelly Crocodiles Blue

Robbie Farah Plate – Five Dock RSL

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Ryan Sironen Shield 2019 Monach Blues Tag Under 15 Girls Balmain District JRL Representative Team

Cool weather greeted the morning of the 2019 Ryan Sironen The Grand Final was set to be a mouth watering game as both Congratulations to the players who were selected and participated in the Monach Blues Tag Under 15 Shield before a warm day of hot rugby league. After a few days sides had very talented players and had both played some very Representative Gala Day held on Saturday 12th October at Norford Park, Sefton. of heavy rain leading up to the event, the top field at TG Millner impressive football throughout the day to make it to the Under the direction of coaches, Michael Scarpellino and Neil Stanley, the girls partook in the knockout Field was a heavy track. Unfortunately rugby union spectators decider. Fortunately the game did not disappoint the large competition against approximately 200 participants from 8 districts. on the day prior the event decided to moved barriers and park crowd watching. The first half was a back and forth tussle with right across the designated 2nd field for the Ryan Sironen both sides scoring fantastic tries and putting up solid Whilst the results didn't go our way, the way the players came together as a team along with their spirit was Shield, rendering it impossible to play on the Sunday. An defensive performances. It wasn't until well into the second outstanding. executive decision was made by the Hawks Committee to play half, that the Leichhardt Wanderers side pulled away from two fields across the one field left, extending out past the Bondi United who were starting to tire of what had been a long Thank you to all the staff involved during the lead up and on the day which included Michael Scarpellino, Neil sideline to give as much ground as possible to both fields. It hot day of rugby league. In the end, Leichhardt Wanderers ran Stanley, Pete Mortimer, Natalie Scarpellino and Makayla Ward. meant the two fields were smaller than they should have been, out winners 32 points to 12 over the Eastern Suburbs boys. however it did mean we did not have to cancel the event. Man Of The Finals went to Leichhardt Wanderers Tyler Greene 2019 was the year of the Wanderer. After a full day of who proved to be an unstoppable force. Player Of The Series competitive football in the round robin games, we ended up went to the very talented Digger Callander from Bondi United. with Leichhardt Wanderers, Holy Cross, Strathfield Raiders and It was a fantastic day enjoyed by all that played. A special Bondi United playing off for spots in the Grand Final. In the first thanks goes to the Coach's, Manager's and Trainer's for their semi final, Leichhardt Wanderers proved to be too strong for patience and understanding with the changed field sizes and the Rhinos, running in 5 tries to 1 to make the Grand Final. The ensuring that the whole day was played in the right spirit. We second final between Bondi United and Strathfield followed a sincerely hope to see all Clubs participating again in 2020. similar pattern and Bondi cruised through to take on the Black and Red in the Grand Final.

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Ryan Sironen Shield 2019 Monach Blues Tag Under 15 Girls Balmain District JRL Representative Team

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Mighty Hawks show courage and skill to secure Sydney Shield league trophy by Chris Karas

RYDE EASTWOOD Leagues Club have capped a remarkable A tireless back row forward, Justin was a promising Balmain 2019 sporting campaign by securing two major trophies in junior representative cub before linking with Cabramatta and netball and rugby league. proved a mainstay in the club's quest for premiership honours.

Three days after the Eastwood Ryde Hawks brought home the When he's not gaining metres with bustling runs or foiling Netball NSW Premier League Opens championship, Walt attacks with punishing tackles, Justin works alongside his dad Wilson's rugby league warriors downed Cabramatta 22-12 to Michael at Frain Electrical. win the 2019 NSWRL Sydney Shield premiership title on ÒI'll be giving him plenty of overtime this week - maybe this September 28 at Leichhardt Oval. Saturday morning before the big game,Ó joked Michael on the Clever five eighth Adam Rizk proved the architect - guiding the eve of the big clash. Hawks to a resounding Grand Final victory over the minor Ryde Eastwood advanced to the trophy decider after trouncing premiers with his astute kicking and slick service to earn the St Marys 44-24 in the preliminary final at Kogarah Jubilee Oval. Player of the Match award for best on ground. Cabramatta earned a Grand Final berth after thumping East It was a maiden Sydney Shield premiership for the marauding Campbelltown Eagles 42-16 in the first preliminary final. Hawks, who chalked up an eleventh successive victory to snare the trophy. Having won their previous two clashes against Cabramatta this campaign, the Ryde Eastwood cubs firmed as title favourites Ryde Eastwood's Head of Football Operations Michael Frain under the astute coaching of Walt Wilson. described the Hawks' Grand Final triumph as "a phenomenal finish to the season." The high flying Hawks strung together eleven consecutive victories with their power, pace and skill to claim a maiden "The team started to gell after four weeks into the competition Sydney Shield premiership. and then reeled off eleven straight wins to clinch the premiership - an unbelievable effort from the boys," said Frain. In the preliminary final win over St Marys, the Hawks jumped to a 10-0 lead after 13 minutes following an early penalty goal by Adam Rizk created tries for back rower Tyler Seymour and utility ace Josh Rizk and two neat tries by clever half back fullback Angelo Panambalana with deft kicks and menaced the Mitchell Gray. Two Blues each time he handled the ball. The Saints hit back with a converted try to back rower Tom Cabramatta centre Tavena Koroisau and lock Sam McGregor Balmain Tigers U15 North Coast Romer after 24 minutes before the Hawks gained the upper kept the Two Blues in the hunt with determined tries but the hand with three quick tries by dynamo hooker Tristan Tsoi- Development Tour Hawks soon gained the upper hand when centre Bradley Evans (2) and centre Bradley Cincotta to lead 24-6 at the Cousins burst through to score before setting up another four interval. pointer for utility ace Josh Rizk, who scooted 70 metres to nab 2019 saw the tradition continue with the annual Balmain Tigers Under 15 a vital try. Josh Rizk posted the Hawks' sixth try and added the extras Development Squad North Coast Tour. shortly after the break to give his side a commanding lead There were mixed feelings for Hawks' head honcho Frain after before the Saints staged a mini revival. During the weeklong trip, the Balmain Tigers team successfully defeated the game. the Combined Ballina side once again to take home the Clae Webb Shield. Aided by a glut of penalties and dominating field position, the He was there to celebrate with the jubilant Ryde Eastwood This annual tradition is in honour of Clae Webb, a Ballina Seagulls product & St Marys side gave themselves a glimmer of hope as elusive players and also to console his eldest son Justin, 20, who was a former Balmain Tigers player Clae Webb, who tragically lost his life in 2006. wingers Jake Maizen and Blake McDermott and five eighth key forward for Cabramatta in the title decider. Unfortunately, in the other game, the results didn't go our way. We came up Immanuel Tagalomatua crossed for four pointers in the space against a strong Gold Coast Titans Development Squad during the inaugural RYDE EASTWOOD 22 (T Seymour, B Cousins, J Rizk, A of nine minutes to give St Marys a glimmer of hope, Panambalana tries; J Rizk 2, B Wheelhouse gls) d Anthony Laffranchi Cup and went down 30-14. But Ryde Eastwood sealed victory when dashing fullback and CABRAMATTA 12 (T Koroisau, S McGregor tries; C Papa 2 gls). Tony Sukkar A big thank you to all staff who helped make this trip possible, your skipper Angelo Panambalana and forward Tyler Seymour burst with Debbie and Wayne Webb dedication and support never goes unnoticed. RELATIONSHIPS in the Frain family household at Rydalmere through tackles to score determined tries and set up a 40-20 were a little strained in the lead up to the Sydney Shield lead with ten minutes left on the clock. The list of the full squad was: decider. The Hawks engine room have laid the foundations for the club's Max Jorgenson, Ben Cudmore, Wade Zreika, Oscar Jorgenson, Ashtyn Bell, The Hawks' Head of Football Operations Michael Frain prepared Grand Final charge with 18 year old prop Callum Ellis, Santino John Ibrahim, Levi Conti, John Melia, Jacob Matta, Dimitri Tselis, Keenan for a busy Grand Final week - without the enthusiastic support Battagliolo, Anguas McElroy, Tyler Seymour, Dane Knuth, Langi Lawandos, Tony Sukkar, Joe Schmitzer, Manus Bailey, Andrew Musillo, of his beloved wife Erica, daughter Bronte 14 and sons Suli-Ruka, Bennett Wheelhouse, Brayden Guyan and the Cooper Weelhouse, Savinata Moalia and Keanu Senico. Coach - Ross Cooper,13 and 20 year old Justin. electrifying Tristan Evans-Tsoi in superb form. Mignacca Young Justin, you see, lined up for minor premiers Cabramatta They've been supported by talented halves Gray and Adam Rizk, against Ryde Eastwood and his mum, sister and brother swore utility Kobe Thorson and classy backs Panambalana, Josh Rizk, their allegiances to the Two Blues! Bradley Cousins and Bradley Cincotta and Kirk Patton.

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Mighty Hawks show courage and skill to secure Sydney Shield league trophy by Chris Karas

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Vale - John Chalk AM

Balmain Tigers are deeply saddened at the passing of Life Member John Chalk AM.

Undoubtedly a legend of the Balmain Tigers, Chalk started as a ball boy for the Tigers in 1955. He served as both a manager and selector with the Jersey Flegg teams in the 1970s and 80s, before joining the Balmain Tigers Board in 1985. He became Chairman in 1997 and was the inaugural Chairman of Wests Tigers.

John also served on the NSWRL, ARL and NRL boards from 2001 onwards, serving as NSWRL and ARL Chairman from 2010-2012. He held the position of NSWRL President from 2013 and was awarded Life Membership in 2015. He was recognised at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence in 2019 with a room named in his honour.

In 2016, Chalk was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) “for significant service to rugby league as an administrator at the state and national level, and to Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth.”

Few have served our club, nor our game, for as long and with as much distinction as John Chalk.

He will always be known as one of the great Tigers and will be sorely missed by all in our game.

46 2019 110th Annual Report 2019 110th Annual Report 47 Tribute

Vale - John Chalk AM

Balmain Tigers are deeply saddened at the passing of Life Member John Chalk AM.

Few have served our club, nor our game, for as long and with as much distinction as John Chalk.

He will always be known as one of the great Tigers and will be sorely missed by all in our game.

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