2020 Grand Final (Senior) Program
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Saturday 17th October Blueforce Park, Charles Riley Reserve, North Beach Joondalup Giants vs Rockingham Sharks Todays Program 10:30am WLT—Plate Ellenbrook Rabbitohs vs Rockingham Sharks 11:50am VMT—Plate Fremantle Roosters vs Ellenbrook Rabbitohs 1:30pm Women’s League Tag South Perth Lions vs North Beach Sea Eagles 2:50pm Val Murphy Trophy South Perth Lions vs North Beach Sea Eagles 4:30pm Women’s Rugby League Fremantle Roosters vs Ellenbrook Rabbitohs 6:00pm Premiership Joondalup Giants vs Rockingham Sharks Venue Information Patrons are reminded that smoking is not permitted within any part of the venue as per our policy. Alcohol is not to be brought into the prem- ises. Patrons are requested not to bring food or beverage products purchased at commercial outlets outside of the venue to Blueforce Park. Also note, that there is to be no unsupervised children in the club rooms and bar area at any stage throughout the day. Please use the rubbish bins provided. The day is run by volunteers. This Is Our House. Please try to maintain social distancing and COVID guidelines. Do not be complacent. Take advantage of the hand sanitisers around the ground. Thank you for your assistance and understanding in this matter. On behalf of all the Team at NRL WA, we would like to welcome you to Blueforce Park for the 2020 “Smarter than Smoking” Senior Grand Final Day. With the devastating impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, it has certainly been an unprecedented and unforgettable year for our WA Rugby League community, our nation, and indeed for the world in general. Given the challenges we have all had to confront over the past 7 months, it has been a remarkable feat to collectively navigate our way through the season and to be able to celebrate today’s finale here at the home of the North Beach Sea Eagles Rugby League Club. We would like to congratulate all the teams that will be competing today, with special accolades to both the Joondalup Giants and the Rockingham Sharks First Grade sides who will face off in their quest to be crowned the 2020 “Smarter than Smoking” Premiers. Can the Giants, as Minor Premiers in this their 30th Anniversary year, win their first crown in 20 years? Or will it be the underdog Sharks, coming from 4th place on the ladder, and having never won a 1st Grade Premiership despite playing in two Grand Finals over the past 15 years? Today we would also like to express our gratitude to all our loyal partners and sponsors that have stood by us through this challenging year….particularly Healthway, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Cash Converters, Consolidated Energy, Fleetwood & ISS, All Flags Signs & Banners, Mix 94.5, DDH1 Drilling and the MMM & Hit Radio network through regional WA. Likewise our appreciation to all the individual club sponsors and volunteers for your invaluable support during difficult times. We would also like to take a moment to remember those from our WA Rugby League community that have sadly passed over recent times. All will be painfully missed by their loved ones and friends but will always be remembered for their involvement and contribution to the game they loved. Gone but never forgotten. To all the players who are competing today, play well, play fair, respect the officials and enjoy the experience and the memories. To all in attendance…thank you for supporting Rugby League and enjoy your NRL WA 2020 “Smarter than Smoking” Grand Final Day. Bob Cronin AM John Sackson Chairman, ARLC WA General Manager, NRL WA Rugby League World Cup nib Stadium November 12th Women’s League Tag Plate Final 10:30am Kick-Off Referee: Ben Grainger Touch Judges: Byron Devene & Christian Tapu-Davidson v ELLENBROOK RABBITOHS ROCKINGHAM SHARKS Mikayla James 1 Rebecca Tolotti Jayde King 2 Sarah McGarrigle Sandy Tau 3 Melissa-Jane Buchanan Bobbie-Lee Barker 4 Patricia McGarrigle Tiana Graham 5 Candice Davis Aliyah Grey 6 Kaylani Gilchrist Kailey Thompson (C) 7 Gabrielle Mouat (C) Santana Glassie 8 Saira Connor Keira MacAskill 9 Lauren Lambert Tiarne Barnett 10 Parish Matiu Taylor Te Aroha Parkinson 11 Tracy Yeardley Amber Fitzell 12 Heather Christy Belinda Barn 13 Stephanie Green Tiana Westrup 14 Sheree Cole Hinerui Thompson 15 Rae Cottam Juraea Turner 16 Taylor Castle-Awatere Jesse Monk 17 Jodie Brylewski 18 Francine Lauano 19 Kiara Gilchrist 20 Kiah Gilchrist Glen Kennedy Coach Sue Ley Val Murphy Trophy Plate Final 11:50am Kick-Off Referee: Tony Tapu Touch Judges: Nathan Benn & Mike McKenzie Interchange: Tee Tangatatutai v FREMANTLE ROOSTERS ELLENBROOK RABBITOHS Ruamai Erueti 1 Tyrese Grey Jaccob Lynde 2 Wayne Raymond Zayne Patrick 3 Bruce Anderson Gabriel Setu 4 Chris Finau Riki Day 5 Jesse Sheck Konnor Day 6 Andrew John Te Toa Parkinson 7 Bryce Penny Richie Hicks 8 Laurie Komrne Ty Etimani 9 James Rameka Jamieson Riggs 10 Nga Richardson Rihari Mareikura-Clarkin 11 Tridant Kara Carl Wilson 12 Asofa Aioloupotea (C) Aaron Hodges 13 William Ramsay Ron Donaldson (C) 14 JP Duportail Jayden Connor 15 John Seeto Lewis Samuels 16 Hare Pokere Kalani Reti 17 Benjahmin Hoterini Jordan Vae 18 Peta Karini Rima Los’e 19 Jayden Hooper Billie Herewini 20 Benjemen Parkinson Delane Edwards Coach Baden Turner Women’s League Tag Grand Final Match Preview South Perth Lions v North Beach Sea Eagles What a season we had in the women’s league tag! Nine teams contested this years competition, and we are down to the business end with the final two. And it has been a bit of a change in the guard from previous years, with two very youthful sides making the grand final, mixed in with some smart veterans. First to the big dance this year was the revamped South Perth Lions. And haven't they gotten a shot in the arm this season. Fast. Quick. Skilful. They have taken it to another level this year with a high pressure gameplan that never lets other teams off the hook. With Grace Smith calling the shots, and the Kahu sisters using their pace and vision to cause all sorts of problems, they are an extremely tough assignment. Wily veteran Jodie Nosworthy brings it all together and makes sure they stick to the plan. North Beach have caught fire at the back of the season again, and will be looking to go one better this year. While many were surprised they knocked off the Joondalup Giants in last years preliminary, they left no doubt last Saturday as they turned a 0-0 half time scoreline into an absolute blow out 28-0. Their girls may have been overawed last year, but they are back with a vengeance. Loundes, and the Robinson sisters have speed to burn, and with the Whaanga playmakers involved, they will be ready to fight fire with fire in this years decider. Key Match Up—Shayla Taiwhiti vs April Alan One is a veteran who has the game sense, skill and vision to win games on her own. The other, a youngster looking to make her mark in the senior competition. And either player can take this game by the scruff of the neck. Shayla is at a new club, and took a few rounds to assert herself and figure out her combinations. But now she is in the form of her life, and enjoying her footy. An ex -shark who has been to the big dance before, she won’t want to let this one slip through her fingers. Proud, vocal and tenacious, watch her to lead the defence. April seemingly can’t do much wrong. She can run and gun, pass and play, kick and recover. And she’s only 16! With weapons around her, she seemingly toys with defensive lines before injecting herself and making them pay. And she’s no slouch on the defensive end, running down break aways for fun. As the old saying goes, there is no substitute for speed. Women’s League Tag Grand Final 1:30pm Kick-Off Referee: James Maggio Touch Judges: Bailey Hewat-Lawrence & Joe Makdessi v SOUTH PERTH LIONS NORTH BEACH SEA EAGLES Jodie Nosworthy (C) 1 April Alan Imogen Howes 2 Baeleigh Robinson Ohana Kahu 3 Grace McFillin Kalani Kahu 4 Sinead Loundes Madelene Isidoro 5 Unice Wani Michaela Turner-Wallace 6 Emysen Robinson Zarah Suamili 7 Macey Simpkins Claire Smith 8 Charmondelae Whaanga Grace Smith 9 Anahera Te Rahui Kyla Kahui 10 Lybarti Henare Shayla Taiwhati 11 Emily-Rose Wallace Zoe Snedden 12 Caitlan White Suphawadee Phondongnok 13 Amy Tietjens Mirriyannan Harris 14 Georgia Midson Caylee Wallis (VC) 15 Elise Phillips Ariana Ruru-Hinaki 16 Caylee McKenna Sarah Edwards 17 Trudy Whaanga (C) Stacey McAuliffe 18 Cheryl Armitage 19 Erin Terrell 20 Donna Huinga Sean Terrell Coach Justin Buckley Val Murphy Trophy Grand Final Match Preview South Perth Lions vs North Beach Sea Eagles Val Murphy Trophy started the year with 10 teams in the competition. And we got to whittle it down all the way to the final two. The rivalry continues. South Perth. North Beach. Its an old rivalry. And a fierce one. North vs South. And it rears its head once again. Two of the oldest clubs in Western Australia, with 70 years of history go at it again. South Perth, the minor premiers, showed throughout the year that they can pile on the points when it counts. Showing the ability to take games away from teams with 10-15 minute bursts, they can explode with speed and skill to really burn sides. They tend to be a little erratic sometimes, with Kade McDonald a real enigma in terms of risk versus reward.