Concord Burwood U18s Immortals Conference 2018 109th Annual Report MAJOR SPONSORS

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Chairman’s Report | 04 Office Bearers 1908-2018 | 06 2018 Board of Directors and Life Members | 07 BDJRL Honour Roll (Aus) | 08 U18 Girls Immortals Conference Champions | 09 NSWRL Club Competition Coordinator Report | 10 Referees Report | 11 2018 District Rep Secretary's Report | 12 NRL Game Development Report | 13 NSWRL Community Awards | 14 Alex Noble I Fight You Fight | 15 SUPPORTING PARTNERS Tigers Annual Awards Night | 16 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals | 24 Leichhardt Oval – 1st and 2nd September 2018 Ÿ U9 Div 1 – Strathfield Raiders Black v Clovelly Crocodiles Blue Ÿ U9 Div 2 – Enfield Federals v Paddington Colts Ÿ U9 Div 3 – Dundas Shamrocks Yellow v Leichhardt Wanderers Black Ÿ U9 Div 4 – Leichhardt Wanderers Red v North Ryde Hawks Ÿ U10 Div 1 – Clovelly Crocodiles v Leichhardt Wanderers Red Ÿ U10 Div 2 – Bondi United v Paddington Colts Ÿ U10 Div 3 – Leichhardt Juniors v Griffins Ÿ U11 Div 1 – Clovelly Crocodiles Blue v Strathfield Raiders Black Ÿ U11 Div 2 – Strathfield Raiders White v Concord Burwood Pink Ÿ U11 Div 3 – St Charles v Leichhardt Wanderers Black Ÿ U12 Div 1 – Concord Burwood Charcoal v Dundas Shamrocks Ÿ U12 Div 2 – Holy Cross Rhinos v Carlingford Cougars Ÿ U12 Div 3 – Bondi United v Concord Burwood Pink Ÿ South Eastern U14 Gold – Concord Burwood v Bondi United Gold Ÿ South Eastern U15 Gold – Concord Burwood v De La Salle Caringbah Ÿ South Eastern U15 Silver – Dundas Shamrocks v Holy Cross Rhinos Ÿ North Eastern U16 Gold – Paddington Colts v Holy Cross Rhinos Ÿ North Eastern U16 Silver – Leichhardt Wanderers v North Ryde Hawks Ÿ Combined U17 Gold – Paddington Colts v Newtown Jets Jnr Blue Ÿ Eastern U18 Girls – Concord Burwood Girls v Eagle Vale St Andrews Cahill Park – 1st September 2018 Ÿ South Eastern U13 Silver – Kingsgrove Colts v Concord Burwood Wolves Belmore Sports Ground – 1st September 2018 Ÿ Combined U20 Gold – East Hills v Ryde Eastwood Hawks Shark Park – 2nd September 2018 Ÿ South Eastern U14 Gold – Kurnell Stingrays v Holy Cross Rhinos

Ÿ Ben Elias Shield – U8s Gala Competition Ÿ Robbie Farah Challenge – U9s Gala Competition Ÿ Mark O'Neill Shield – U10s Gala Competition Ÿ North Coast Development Tour

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Chairman’s Report | 04 Office Bearers 1908-2018 | 06 2018 Board of Directors and Life Members | 07 BDJRL Honour Roll (Aus) | 08 U18 Girls Immortals Conference Champions | 09 NSWRL Club Competition Coordinator Report | 10 Referees Report | 11 2018 District Rep Secretary's Report | 12 NRL Game Development Report | 13 NSWRL Community Awards | 14 Alex Noble I Fight You Fight | 15 SUPPORTING PARTNERS Tigers Annual Awards Night | 16 Balmain Junior League Grand Finals | 24 Leichhardt Oval – 1st and 2nd September 2018 Ÿ U9 Div 1 – Strathfield Raiders Black v Clovelly Crocodiles Blue Ÿ U9 Div 2 – Enfield Federals v Paddington Colts Ÿ U9 Div 3 – Dundas Shamrocks Yellow v Leichhardt Wanderers Black Ÿ U9 Div 4 – Leichhardt Wanderers Red v North Ryde Hawks Ÿ U10 Div 1 – Clovelly Crocodiles v Leichhardt Wanderers Red Ÿ U10 Div 2 – Bondi United v Paddington Colts Ÿ U10 Div 3 – Leichhardt Juniors v Griffins Ÿ U11 Div 1 – Clovelly Crocodiles Blue v Strathfield Raiders Black Ÿ U11 Div 2 – Strathfield Raiders White v Concord Burwood Pink Ÿ U11 Div 3 – St Charles v Leichhardt Wanderers Black Ÿ U12 Div 1 – Concord Burwood Charcoal v Dundas Shamrocks Ÿ U12 Div 2 – Holy Cross Rhinos v Carlingford Cougars Ÿ U12 Div 3 – Bondi United v Concord Burwood Pink Ÿ South Eastern U14 Gold – Concord Burwood v Bondi United Gold Ÿ South Eastern U15 Gold – Concord Burwood v De La Salle Caringbah Ÿ South Eastern U15 Silver – Dundas Shamrocks v Holy Cross Rhinos Ÿ North Eastern U16 Gold – Paddington Colts v Holy Cross Rhinos Ÿ North Eastern U16 Silver – Leichhardt Wanderers v North Ryde Hawks Ÿ Combined U17 Gold – Paddington Colts v Newtown Jets Jnr Blue Ÿ Eastern U18 Girls – Concord Burwood Girls v Eagle Vale St Andrews Cahill Park – 1st September 2018 Ÿ South Eastern U13 Silver – Kingsgrove Colts v Concord Burwood Wolves Belmore Sports Ground – 1st September 2018 Ÿ Combined U20 Gold – East Hills v Ryde Eastwood Hawks Shark Park – 2nd September 2018 Ÿ South Eastern U14 Gold – Kurnell Stingrays v Holy Cross Rhinos

Ÿ Ben Elias Shield – U8s Gala Competition Ÿ Robbie Farah Challenge – U9s Gala Competition Ÿ Mark O'Neill Shield – U10s Gala Competition Ÿ North Coast Development Tour

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2018 109th Annual Report 03 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

It is fair to say that a lot has happened since I humbly accepted the role of Interim Chairman on the young men and women. I'd particularly like to mention Michelle Nielsen, Stacey Pittendrigh, Matt resignation of our much loved and admired Chairman Mr John Critchley. Not the least was our Trodden and Danielle Kifooti. There is a real comradery and team spirit in the work this dedicated Balmain Leagues Club being placed into administration and the redundancy of many staff group of professionals do for our great club, which, time and time again, goes above and beyond including our long serving General Manager Jennie Webster. the call of duty. I'd also like to recognise Dr Leslie Glen and his fellow Balmain Tigers Football Club Directors who have at all times demonstrated their unwavering support and commitment for Jennie had devoted over 10 years of yeomen like service to the junior league and many of us have Junior League in our District. benefited from her knowledge, skill and compassion as she discharged her responsibilities in running our junior league operations. We wish Jennie all the best for the future and congratulate I would also like to call out for special thanks the club volunteers who with their dedication and her on receiving an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for Services to Netball in the 2019 Australia passion allow our game the chance to flourish at the grass roots. Your contribution does not go Day Honours. unrecognised. Through what at times seemed overwhelming adversity, as the winds of discontent blew hard, the Finally, to my fellow Junior League directors, thank you for the honour of leading you. In a difficult mighty black and gold spirit prevailed and we conducted, if not the best, one of the best Grand year you have not shrugged your responsibilities and in fact many of you have risen to the Final weekends of recent times. We then backed that up with a full house at our annual occasion and are making significant contribution to your portfolios. I can't promise 2019 will be presentation night where the Balmain spirit was alive and well. Faith restored, doubters silenced, easier but I can promise it will be rewarding as we execute on our charter to: our ranks of faithful junior club volunteers and our operations staff are ready to take on the “Promote and foster sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and Rugby League skills in a fun and safe opportunities and the adversities that 2019 will no doubt present. environment for all in the community”. As I write this report the Leagues Club's administration is being finalised; whilst this is a sad and Black & Gold Will Never Fold! difficult time for our club as a whole, rest assured the junior league is strong financially. Our major sponsor, PainAway, has recommitted their ongoing sponsorship. Thank you must go to Elias Onwards and upwards to the 2019 Season. Nassar for your long term, unwavering support for junior league in the Balmain District. NSWRL have also increased their support by not only reaffirming the provision of the services of Danielle Kifooti as our local Club Competitions Coordinator but an additional administration position to Richard Kelly support our junior league operations on a day to day basis. I'd like to personally thank David Interim Chairman, Balmain DJRL Trodden (CEO of NSWRL) and Stuart Stanton (NSWRL Community Football Manager) for their ongoing support of the Balmain Junior League during these tough times. At the end of the 2018 season there was great momentum from the Junior League Board to look forward into 2019 and beyond. On Sunday 25th November the Board and key operational staff held a Strategic planning workshop at Leichhardt Oval where we engaged an independent facilitator to help us plan the future of our junior league. Great discussions and debate were undertaken on the day with one of the key outcomes being the agreement of our Charter for junior rugby league in the Balmain district. Our Charter is: “We promote and foster sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and Rugby League skills in a fun and safe environment for all in the community”. Thank you to John Critchley After a dedicated eight seasons as Chairman of the Balmain DJRL, John From the Charter we were able to identify 4 strategic pillar on which to focus our efforts Critchley stepped down from the role during 2018. Ÿ Recruitment Ÿ Retention For over 30 years John has devoted an unwavering commitment to the Ÿ Player Development Five Dock RSL club and Balmain DJRL in many roles. He served over 20 Ÿ Governance years on the Balmain DJRL Board including being Chairman from 2011, while also holding positions on the Life Member Committee, The board has developed action plans for each of these pillars and our monthly board meetings Behaviour Management and Conduct Panel, Constitution Committee, are now designed to make sure we gain traction and accountability in executing this plan. Many Good Sports Ambassador, Ground Manager and Master of Ceremonies. things have already been achieved including the centralisation of our code of conduct panels to NSWRL and the reinstitution of club coaching nights and the importance and role of the club John is a proud and deserving Life Member of Five Dock RSL club, Balmain DJRL and NSW Junior coaching coordinator. Be on the look out for our monthly Newsletters which will keep the district League Association. updated on our progress. The Balmain DJRL is proud to have John as part of our district and we look forward to seeing him Since I have been asked to take over the Chairman role I have been overwhelmed by the level of around the grounds in 2019 and into the future as he continues to serve the Dockers club he loves commitment and support I have received from people who believe in what our great game offers so much.

04 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 05 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

It is fair to say that a lot has happened since I humbly accepted the role of Interim Chairman on the young men and women. I'd particularly like to mention Michelle Nielsen, Stacey Pittendrigh, Matt resignation of our much loved and admired Chairman Mr John Critchley. Not the least was our Trodden and Danielle Kifooti. There is a real comradery and team spirit in the work this dedicated Balmain Leagues Club being placed into administration and the redundancy of many staff group of professionals do for our great club, which, time and time again, goes above and beyond including our long serving General Manager Jennie Webster. the call of duty. I'd also like to recognise Dr Leslie Glen and his fellow Balmain Tigers Football Club Directors who have at all times demonstrated their unwavering support and commitment for Jennie had devoted over 10 years of yeomen like service to the junior league and many of us have Junior League in our District. benefited from her knowledge, skill and compassion as she discharged her responsibilities in running our junior league operations. We wish Jennie all the best for the future and congratulate I would also like to call out for special thanks the club volunteers who with their dedication and her on receiving an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for Services to Netball in the 2019 Australia passion allow our game the chance to flourish at the grass roots. Your contribution does not go Day Honours. unrecognised. Through what at times seemed overwhelming adversity, as the winds of discontent blew hard, the Finally, to my fellow Junior League directors, thank you for the honour of leading you. In a difficult mighty black and gold spirit prevailed and we conducted, if not the best, one of the best Grand year you have not shrugged your responsibilities and in fact many of you have risen to the Final weekends of recent times. We then backed that up with a full house at our annual occasion and are making significant contribution to your portfolios. I can't promise 2019 will be presentation night where the Balmain spirit was alive and well. Faith restored, doubters silenced, easier but I can promise it will be rewarding as we execute on our charter to: our ranks of faithful junior club volunteers and our operations staff are ready to take on the “Promote and foster sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and Rugby League skills in a fun and safe opportunities and the adversities that 2019 will no doubt present. environment for all in the community”. As I write this report the Leagues Club's administration is being finalised; whilst this is a sad and Black & Gold Will Never Fold! difficult time for our club as a whole, rest assured the junior league is strong financially. Our major sponsor, PainAway, has recommitted their ongoing sponsorship. Thank you must go to Elias Onwards and upwards to the 2019 Season. Nassar for your long term, unwavering support for junior league in the Balmain District. NSWRL have also increased their support by not only reaffirming the provision of the services of Danielle Kifooti as our local Club Competitions Coordinator but an additional administration position to Richard Kelly support our junior league operations on a day to day basis. I'd like to personally thank David Interim Chairman, Balmain DJRL Trodden (CEO of NSWRL) and Stuart Stanton (NSWRL Community Football Manager) for their ongoing support of the Balmain Junior League during these tough times. At the end of the 2018 season there was great momentum from the Junior League Board to look forward into 2019 and beyond. On Sunday 25th November the Board and key operational staff held a Strategic planning workshop at Leichhardt Oval where we engaged an independent facilitator to help us plan the future of our junior league. Great discussions and debate were undertaken on the day with one of the key outcomes being the agreement of our Charter for junior rugby league in the Balmain district. Our Charter is: “We promote and foster sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and Rugby League skills in a fun and safe environment for all in the community”. Thank you to John Critchley After a dedicated eight seasons as Chairman of the Balmain DJRL, John From the Charter we were able to identify 4 strategic pillar on which to focus our efforts Critchley stepped down from the role during 2018. Ÿ Recruitment Ÿ Retention For over 30 years John has devoted an unwavering commitment to the Ÿ Player Development Five Dock RSL club and Balmain DJRL in many roles. He served over 20 Ÿ Governance years on the Balmain DJRL Board including being Chairman from 2011, while also holding positions on the Life Member Committee, The board has developed action plans for each of these pillars and our monthly board meetings Behaviour Management and Conduct Panel, Constitution Committee, are now designed to make sure we gain traction and accountability in executing this plan. Many Good Sports Ambassador, Ground Manager and Master of Ceremonies. things have already been achieved including the centralisation of our code of conduct panels to NSWRL and the reinstitution of club coaching nights and the importance and role of the club John is a proud and deserving Life Member of Five Dock RSL club, Balmain DJRL and NSW Junior coaching coordinator. Be on the look out for our monthly Newsletters which will keep the district League Association. updated on our progress. The Balmain DJRL is proud to have John as part of our district and we look forward to seeing him Since I have been asked to take over the Chairman role I have been overwhelmed by the level of around the grounds in 2019 and into the future as he continues to serve the Dockers club he loves commitment and support I have received from people who believe in what our great game offers so much.

04 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 05 OFFICE BEARERS 1908-2018 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LIFE MEMBERS

Secretaries Assistant Secretaries Junior League Administrators Chairman Dave Butchart 1908-09-10-11-12-13 Harold Matthews 1913-14-15-16-17-18-19-20- Frank Delaney 1937 John Critchley (resigned 25th July, 2018) Balmain Junior Rugby League Pat McQuade 1908-09 21-22 J Galvin 1937 Richard Kelly (elected interim 25th July, 2018) Frank Savage 1914-15-18-19-22 M Cooney 1927-28 Life Members Robert Savage 1916-17 B Curran 1929-30-31-32-33-34 Carlingford Cougars Richard Kelly (to 25/7/18) / Leo Mason 1920-21-23-24-25 J Burnicle 1935 Vice Presidents Jim Acheson, Fred Alexander*, Chris Annison, Kathy W L Young 1926-27-28 W L Young 1936-37-38-39-40 Tom Prescott 1924 Damien Mackey Annison, Jeff Aplitt, Keith Bailey, Bill Ballard, Allan Barber, Bill O'Connor 1929-30-31-32 E Whitford 1941-42-43-44 Richard Baker 1930-31-32-33 Concord Burwood Elias Nassar Bob Barnett*, Craig Barnett, Ernie Baldwin, Ken Bell*, Ray C H 'Micky' Roberts 1933-34 J Burnet 1945-46 Dundas Shamrocks Bob Siemsen Barclay, Tony Bietola, Des Booler, George Bowden*, Bill L Crawley 1934-35 Harry Chalk 1947 Senior Vice Presidents Enfield Federals Wes Gebara Bradshaw*, Bill Brown, Ken Brownlee*, Bill Burke, Harold J Burnicle 1936-37 Arthur Robinson 1948-49-50-51-52-53-54-55 Arthur McIlveen 1978-79 Glebe RLFC Darren Flynn Chalk*, Alan Carling, Anthony (Wally) Carpenter, John Sid Jenkins 1938-39-40-41 Bill Ballard 1956-57-58-59-60 Ted Hellsten 1980-81-82 Five Dock RSL Nick Speranza Carrington, Bob Carroll*, Sid Coghlan*, Brian Coleman, Bob J Griffith 1942-43 Arthur McIlveen 1961-62-63-64-65-66-67-68- Maurie O'Brien 1983-84-85-86 Holy Cross Rhinos Trent Murphy Cooper, John Critchley, John Culbert*, Charlie Day, Ray R Rourke 1944-45-46 69-70-71-72-73-74-75-76-77 Ken Brownlee 1988-89-90-91 Harry Addison 1947-48-49-50 Ron Wilson 1978-79 Leichhardt Juniors Cheyne Harrison Dalton*, Max Davis*, Phil Dore, John Doyle*, John Dunlea*, Sid Coghlan 1992 Frank Dunne, Gary Dickson, Paul Egan, Terry Evans, Bill George Lee 1951-52-53-54-55 Ray Dalton 1980-81 Bob Barnett (deceased) 1993-94-95-96-97-98-99- Leichhardt Wanderers Steve Edmed Danny Clifford 1956-57 Bob Carroll 1982 2000 North Ryde Hawks Brian Johnston Evans*, Bill Fender*, G Frederick*, Jim Fitzgibbons*, Mal Bill Ballard 1958-59-60 Chris Kenny 1983-84-85-86 Bill Wise 2001 Ryde-Eastwood Hawks Michael Frain Finnigan*, Gino Fogliati, Dennis Fowler*, Sam Gebrael, Ray Joe Hayes 1961-62 Kathleen Hughes 1987 John Culbert (deceased) 2002-03-04 Strathfield Raiders Charlie Khalifeh Gerrie, Ian Gibbeson, Don Graham*, Bert Hampstead*, Harry Don Graham 1963-64-65-66-67-68-69-70- Pat Hegarty 1988-89-90 (Retired) Allen Carling 2005 Balmain Referees Assn Phillip McMahon Hannaford*, Pat Hegarty, Ted Hellsten*, Austin Hoyle, Les 71-72-73-74-75 Cliff Madgwick 1990-91-92-93-94 Heath, Bob Henderson, Peter Hunter, J Hughes*, Wally Mick Ko'Cass 1976-77-78-79-80 Graham Simmons 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01- Balmain Tigers RLFC Gary Thomson Houghton*, Keith Jacobs*, John Jackson*, Geoff Large, Steve (Resigned) 02-03 Operations Manager Bill Brown 1980-81-82 Lyn Phillis 2004-05 Darren Mooney 2004-2006 Leslie, Cliff Madgwick*, Mick Manning, Peter Mortimer, Bob Carroll 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90- Jennie Webster 2007-2014 Harold Matthews*, Chris Karas, David Kelly, Myles Kennedy*, 91-92-93-94 Treasurers Sub Committees Charlie Khalifeh, Jack King, Mick Ko'Cass, Mick O'Keefe, Paul Egan 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01- Frank Savage 1914-15-16-17-18-19-20 General Manager Governance Committee Arthur McIlveen*, Tom Middleton*, Leo Neylon*, Tony 02-03-04 Newell, Maurie O'Brien, Joe Palmer, Reg Patterson, Lyn Harold Matthews 1921-22 Junior League Richard Kelly Presidents W L Young 1923-24-25-26 Peter Mortimer Phillis, Ron Pursehouse, Roy Rawson, Eric Richardson*, John M Cooney 1927-28 Michael Keech 2007-2010 (resigned) Robertson, Arthur Robinson, George Robinson*, Martin Arthur Ballerum 1908-09-10-11-12-13-14-15- B Curran 1929-30-31 Paul Sironen 2010-2013 16 Finance Committee Ritter, Ron Ryan, Alexandra Siemsen, Bob Siemsen, Dennis D Cooksey 1932 Jennie Webster 2014-2018 Frank Savage 1917-18-19 Brian Johnston Simmons, Graham Simmons, H Skinner, John Stanton, Jack L Crawley 1933-34 James N Walsh 1920-21-22-23-24-25-26-28- Tagg*, John Stapleton, Ken Stapleton, Jack Taylor*, Kevin Allan Slarke 1935 Wes Gebara 29-40-41 Development Manager Thatcher*, Colin Thew*, Ian Todd, Norman Towells, Doug J Connor 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42-43 Richard Kelly J McCarry 1927-1930-31-32-33 David Kelly 1997-2010 H McLeod 1944-45 Vitnell*, Alan Watts, Bob Waterson, A Waterson, Athol J Shaw 1934-35 Yvette Downey 2012–2013 J Donovan 1946 Life Members Committee Webster*, Paul Wheelhouse, Ron Wicks, Billy Wise, Fred Bill O'Connor 1935 Mitch Lewis 2014 Harry Chalk 1947-48-49-50-51-52 Woodbridge*, Stan Woodbridge* A S Cochrane 1936-37-38-39 John Critchley A Harding 1949-50-51 *Deceased L Crawley 1942-43 John Carrington Bob Jones 1953-54-55 Chairman A Dawes 1944-45-46 Lyn Phillis Arthur Robinson 1956-57-58-59-60-61 Robert Henderson 2006-2010 (resigned) Bert Hampstead 1947-48-49-50-51-52-53-54 Ron Pursehouse 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68 John Critchley 2011-2018 (resigned) Austin Hoyle 1955-56-57-58 Reg Patterson 1969-70-71-72-73-74-75-76 Richard Kelly 2018 (Interim) Rules Committee Robert McKinney 1959-60-61 Chris Karas Phil Lloyd 1977-78-79 Danielle Kifooti Bill Evans 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68-69- Doug Vitnell 1980 Peter Mortimer CHRIS KARAS is an 70 Patron Myles Kennedy 1981-82-83 accomplished Sydney sporting Bob Waterson 1971-72-73-74-75-76-77 Michael (Mick) Manning 1997- 2017 Bill Ibrahim Tony Newell 1984-85-86 journalist and author who is John Jackson 1978-79-80-81-82 Kathy Palmer 1986-87 entering his 34th year as Sports Ted Hellsten 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90- Sid Coghlan 1988-89-90-91 91-92 Editor of the award-winning Ernie Baldwin 1992-93-94-2002-03 Sid Coghlan 1993 suburban newspaper The Tony Bietola 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01 Robert Henderson 1994-95-96-97-98-99-2000 Weekly Times. Chris Annison 2004-05 Bob Barnett 2001 (deceased) He is the Balmain Tigers rugby Bill Wise 2002-03-04 John Culbert 2005 (deceased) league historian and a life member of both the Balmain Junior League and Leichhardt Directors Chris Woods 2008 Wes Gebara 2013- Wanderers Junior Rugby League Football Club. Michael Benson 2011-2012 Nick Speranza 2013- John Carrington 2006-2010 Brett Wheelhouse 2009 Ryhs Provan 2015-2017 At the age of 57, Chris has had a lifetime involvement with the Debbie Chalmers 2006 Frank Dunne 2009-2012 resigned Amenatave Rokomaqisa 2016-2017 John Critchley 2006-08-09-10 game – representing the Balmain Tigers where he still has strong Con Veneziano 2009-2012 resigned Michael (Mick) Manning 2017 Warwick Hilder 2006-07-08 ties and chalking up over 40 years' experience in the Balmain Aida Catalano 2010 Leoni Barnett 2013-2016 Gary Hinchliffe 2006-07 Junior League as both a player and writer. Paul Jenson 2010 Steve Edmed 2017- Steve Lavers 2006-07 Gabriel Georgy 2010-2011 Brian Johnston 2008- Chris is the author of the book “From Fraser to Farah: The History of Peter Mortimer 2006 Joe Bainou 2012 Charlie Khalifeh 2012- Mick O'Keefe 2006-2012 Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” that was published during the Philip Taylor 2006-2014 Scott Todd 2011-2017 David Wilson 2006-2011 resigned rugby league Centenary season. Richard Jones 2009-2014 Gary Thomson 2016- Chris Raheb 2006-2012 Michael Jorgensen 2014-2015 resigned Darren Flynn 2017- In 2011, he wrote the book “Friends for Life – The Leichhardt Chris Annison 2007-08-09 Tony Bignold 2013-2017 Damien Mackey 2018- Ian Gibbeson 2007-08-09-10 Wanderers Story” – a detailed history of one of Australia's longest- David Durbin 2013-2016 Trent Murphy 2018- Jon Monroe (deceased) 2007-08 established sporting clubs. Elias Nassar 2017- Cheyne Harrison 2018- Robert Gerrie 2008 Richard Kelly 2011-2017 Phillip McMahon 2018- Chris has also written the “History of Ryde Eastwood Hawks 1963- John Stapleton 2008-2012 Bob Siemsen 2006- Michael Frain 2018- 2013”

06 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 07 OFFICE BEARERS 1908-2018 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LIFE MEMBERS

Secretaries Assistant Secretaries Junior League Administrators Chairman Dave Butchart 1908-09-10-11-12-13 Harold Matthews 1913-14-15-16-17-18-19-20- Frank Delaney 1937 John Critchley (resigned 25th July, 2018) Balmain Junior Rugby League Pat McQuade 1908-09 21-22 J Galvin 1937 Richard Kelly (elected interim 25th July, 2018) Frank Savage 1914-15-18-19-22 M Cooney 1927-28 Life Members Robert Savage 1916-17 B Curran 1929-30-31-32-33-34 Carlingford Cougars Richard Kelly (to 25/7/18) / Leo Mason 1920-21-23-24-25 J Burnicle 1935 Vice Presidents Jim Acheson, Fred Alexander*, Chris Annison, Kathy W L Young 1926-27-28 W L Young 1936-37-38-39-40 Tom Prescott 1924 Damien Mackey Annison, Jeff Aplitt, Keith Bailey, Bill Ballard, Allan Barber, Bill O'Connor 1929-30-31-32 E Whitford 1941-42-43-44 Richard Baker 1930-31-32-33 Concord Burwood Elias Nassar Bob Barnett*, Craig Barnett, Ernie Baldwin, Ken Bell*, Ray C H 'Micky' Roberts 1933-34 J Burnet 1945-46 Dundas Shamrocks Bob Siemsen Barclay, Tony Bietola, Des Booler, George Bowden*, Bill L Crawley 1934-35 Harry Chalk 1947 Senior Vice Presidents Enfield Federals Wes Gebara Bradshaw*, Bill Brown, Ken Brownlee*, Bill Burke, Harold J Burnicle 1936-37 Arthur Robinson 1948-49-50-51-52-53-54-55 Arthur McIlveen 1978-79 Glebe RLFC Darren Flynn Chalk*, Alan Carling, Anthony (Wally) Carpenter, John Sid Jenkins 1938-39-40-41 Bill Ballard 1956-57-58-59-60 Ted Hellsten 1980-81-82 Five Dock RSL Nick Speranza Carrington, Bob Carroll*, Sid Coghlan*, Brian Coleman, Bob J Griffith 1942-43 Arthur McIlveen 1961-62-63-64-65-66-67-68- Maurie O'Brien 1983-84-85-86 Holy Cross Rhinos Trent Murphy Cooper, John Critchley, John Culbert*, Charlie Day, Ray R Rourke 1944-45-46 69-70-71-72-73-74-75-76-77 Ken Brownlee 1988-89-90-91 Harry Addison 1947-48-49-50 Ron Wilson 1978-79 Leichhardt Juniors Cheyne Harrison Dalton*, Max Davis*, Phil Dore, John Doyle*, John Dunlea*, Sid Coghlan 1992 Frank Dunne, Gary Dickson, Paul Egan, Terry Evans, Bill George Lee 1951-52-53-54-55 Ray Dalton 1980-81 Bob Barnett (deceased) 1993-94-95-96-97-98-99- Leichhardt Wanderers Steve Edmed Danny Clifford 1956-57 Bob Carroll 1982 2000 North Ryde Hawks Brian Johnston Evans*, Bill Fender*, G Frederick*, Jim Fitzgibbons*, Mal Bill Ballard 1958-59-60 Chris Kenny 1983-84-85-86 Bill Wise 2001 Ryde-Eastwood Hawks Michael Frain Finnigan*, Gino Fogliati, Dennis Fowler*, Sam Gebrael, Ray Joe Hayes 1961-62 Kathleen Hughes 1987 John Culbert (deceased) 2002-03-04 Strathfield Raiders Charlie Khalifeh Gerrie, Ian Gibbeson, Don Graham*, Bert Hampstead*, Harry Don Graham 1963-64-65-66-67-68-69-70- Pat Hegarty 1988-89-90 (Retired) Allen Carling 2005 Balmain Referees Assn Phillip McMahon Hannaford*, Pat Hegarty, Ted Hellsten*, Austin Hoyle, Les 71-72-73-74-75 Cliff Madgwick 1990-91-92-93-94 Heath, Bob Henderson, Peter Hunter, J Hughes*, Wally Mick Ko'Cass 1976-77-78-79-80 Graham Simmons 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01- Balmain Tigers RLFC Gary Thomson Houghton*, Keith Jacobs*, John Jackson*, Geoff Large, Steve (Resigned) 02-03 Operations Manager Bill Brown 1980-81-82 Lyn Phillis 2004-05 Darren Mooney 2004-2006 Leslie, Cliff Madgwick*, Mick Manning, Peter Mortimer, Bob Carroll 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90- Jennie Webster 2007-2014 Harold Matthews*, Chris Karas, David Kelly, Myles Kennedy*, 91-92-93-94 Treasurers Sub Committees Charlie Khalifeh, Jack King, Mick Ko'Cass, Mick O'Keefe, Paul Egan 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01- Frank Savage 1914-15-16-17-18-19-20 General Manager Governance Committee Arthur McIlveen*, Tom Middleton*, Leo Neylon*, Tony 02-03-04 Newell, Maurie O'Brien, Joe Palmer, Reg Patterson, Lyn Harold Matthews 1921-22 Junior League Richard Kelly Presidents W L Young 1923-24-25-26 Peter Mortimer Phillis, Ron Pursehouse, Roy Rawson, Eric Richardson*, John M Cooney 1927-28 Michael Keech 2007-2010 (resigned) Robertson, Arthur Robinson, George Robinson*, Martin Arthur Ballerum 1908-09-10-11-12-13-14-15- B Curran 1929-30-31 Paul Sironen 2010-2013 16 Finance Committee Ritter, Ron Ryan, Alexandra Siemsen, Bob Siemsen, Dennis D Cooksey 1932 Jennie Webster 2014-2018 Frank Savage 1917-18-19 Brian Johnston Simmons, Graham Simmons, H Skinner, John Stanton, Jack L Crawley 1933-34 James N Walsh 1920-21-22-23-24-25-26-28- Tagg*, John Stapleton, Ken Stapleton, Jack Taylor*, Kevin Allan Slarke 1935 Wes Gebara 29-40-41 Development Manager Thatcher*, Colin Thew*, Ian Todd, Norman Towells, Doug J Connor 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42-43 Richard Kelly J McCarry 1927-1930-31-32-33 David Kelly 1997-2010 H McLeod 1944-45 Vitnell*, Alan Watts, Bob Waterson, A Waterson, Athol J Shaw 1934-35 Yvette Downey 2012–2013 J Donovan 1946 Life Members Committee Webster*, Paul Wheelhouse, Ron Wicks, Billy Wise, Fred Bill O'Connor 1935 Mitch Lewis 2014 Harry Chalk 1947-48-49-50-51-52 Woodbridge*, Stan Woodbridge* A S Cochrane 1936-37-38-39 John Critchley A Harding 1949-50-51 *Deceased L Crawley 1942-43 John Carrington Bob Jones 1953-54-55 Chairman A Dawes 1944-45-46 Lyn Phillis Arthur Robinson 1956-57-58-59-60-61 Robert Henderson 2006-2010 (resigned) Bert Hampstead 1947-48-49-50-51-52-53-54 Ron Pursehouse 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68 John Critchley 2011-2018 (resigned) Austin Hoyle 1955-56-57-58 Reg Patterson 1969-70-71-72-73-74-75-76 Richard Kelly 2018 (Interim) Rules Committee Robert McKinney 1959-60-61 Chris Karas Phil Lloyd 1977-78-79 Danielle Kifooti Bill Evans 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68-69- Doug Vitnell 1980 Peter Mortimer CHRIS KARAS is an 70 Patron Myles Kennedy 1981-82-83 accomplished Sydney sporting Bob Waterson 1971-72-73-74-75-76-77 Michael (Mick) Manning 1997- 2017 Bill Ibrahim Tony Newell 1984-85-86 journalist and author who is John Jackson 1978-79-80-81-82 Kathy Palmer 1986-87 entering his 34th year as Sports Ted Hellsten 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90- Sid Coghlan 1988-89-90-91 91-92 Editor of the award-winning Ernie Baldwin 1992-93-94-2002-03 Sid Coghlan 1993 suburban newspaper The Tony Bietola 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01 Robert Henderson 1994-95-96-97-98-99-2000 Weekly Times. Chris Annison 2004-05 Bob Barnett 2001 (deceased) He is the Balmain Tigers rugby Bill Wise 2002-03-04 John Culbert 2005 (deceased) league historian and a life member of both the Balmain Junior League and Leichhardt Directors Chris Woods 2008 Wes Gebara 2013- Wanderers Junior Rugby League Football Club. Michael Benson 2011-2012 Nick Speranza 2013- John Carrington 2006-2010 Brett Wheelhouse 2009 Ryhs Provan 2015-2017 At the age of 57, Chris has had a lifetime involvement with the Debbie Chalmers 2006 Frank Dunne 2009-2012 resigned Amenatave Rokomaqisa 2016-2017 John Critchley 2006-08-09-10 game – representing the Balmain Tigers where he still has strong Con Veneziano 2009-2012 resigned Michael (Mick) Manning 2017 Warwick Hilder 2006-07-08 ties and chalking up over 40 years' experience in the Balmain Aida Catalano 2010 Leoni Barnett 2013-2016 Gary Hinchliffe 2006-07 Junior League as both a player and writer. Paul Jenson 2010 Steve Edmed 2017- Steve Lavers 2006-07 Gabriel Georgy 2010-2011 Brian Johnston 2008- Chris is the author of the book “From Fraser to Farah: The History of Peter Mortimer 2006 Joe Bainou 2012 Charlie Khalifeh 2012- Mick O'Keefe 2006-2012 Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” that was published during the Philip Taylor 2006-2014 Scott Todd 2011-2017 David Wilson 2006-2011 resigned rugby league Centenary season. Richard Jones 2009-2014 Gary Thomson 2016- Chris Raheb 2006-2012 Michael Jorgensen 2014-2015 resigned Darren Flynn 2017- In 2011, he wrote the book “Friends for Life – The Leichhardt Chris Annison 2007-08-09 Tony Bignold 2013-2017 Damien Mackey 2018- Ian Gibbeson 2007-08-09-10 Wanderers Story” – a detailed history of one of Australia's longest- David Durbin 2013-2016 Trent Murphy 2018- Jon Monroe (deceased) 2007-08 established sporting clubs. Elias Nassar 2017- Cheyne Harrison 2018- Robert Gerrie 2008 Richard Kelly 2011-2017 Phillip McMahon 2018- Chris has also written the “History of Ryde Eastwood Hawks 1963- John Stapleton 2008-2012 Bob Siemsen 2006- Michael Frain 2018- 2013”

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Australia Debut (Kangaroo Cap No) Charles Fraser 1911 (76) Albert Johnston 1919 (96) Jack Robinson 1919 (100) Bill Schultz 1919 (106) Reg Latta 1919 (111) Jim Craig 1921 (118) George Carstairs 1921 (123) Horrie Watt 1924 (132) George Bishop 1929 (156) Sid Goodwin 1935 (199) Frank Griffiths 1937 (210) George Watt 1946 (230) Fred de Belin 1948 (238) Tom Tyrrell 1952 (297) Don Furner 1956 (328) Norm Pope 1956 (325) Bill Marsh 1956 (329) Jack Sinclair 1961 (365) Frank Drake 1961 (366) Dennis Tutty 1967 (412) Geoff Connell 1967 (413) Bobby Grant 1970 (444) Geoff Starling 1971 (459) Ian Thompson 1978 (509) John Muggleton 1982 (538) Wayne Pearce 1982 (549) Steve Roach 1985 (562) Ben Elias 1985 (565) Paul Sironen 1986 (576) Tim Brasher 1992 (624) Robbie Farah 2009 (761) Aaron Woods 2014 (793) Wolverines U/18s become Immortals Conference champions New Zealand Debut (Kiwi Cap No) Concord Burwood Wolves Under 18s Girls team capped off a memorable 2018 by claiming the NSWRL Immortals Conference Dene Halatau 2004 (713) championship. Bronson Harison 2005 (723) The Wolverines followed up their Eastern Under 18s Girls premiership with a 8-4 victory over Glenmore Park in the inaugural Under 18 Gold Girls final. The win makes Concord Burwood the inaugural Girls Under 18s Immortals Conference Champions and the second Balmain DJRL team to claim a title after Five Dock's Under 17s win in 2017. Half Akira Kelly, who also claimed the inaugural Balmain DJRL Women's Player of the Year, led the side which was coached by former Balmain Tigers Junior Representative players Ajay Vaivaka and John Nicholas. The Wolves were also represented in the Under 15 Gold Championship where they fell to Berala Bears 24-10, while Dundas Shamrocks also represented Balmain DJRL in the Under 15 Silver division, falling 22-20 to St George Dragons in a tight final.

2018 NSWRL Immortals Conference Championships UNDER 13 GOLD – Liverpool Catholic Club 24 def Gymea Gorillas 0 UNDER 13 SILVER – Kingsgrove Colts 32 def Eaglevale St Andrews 8 UNDER 13 BRONZE – Matraville Tigers 26 def Ingleburn RSL 4 UNDER 14 GOLD – Milperra Colts 20 def Chester Hill Hornets 10 UNDER 14 SILVER – Eaglevale St Andrews 48 def North Sydney Brothers 0 UNDER 15 GOLD – Berala Bears 24 def Concord Burwood 10 UNDER 15 SILVER – St George Dragons 22 def Dundas Shamrocks 20 UNDER 16 SILVER – Arncliffe Scots 16 def East Campbelltown 10 UNDER 17 SILVER – Mona Vale Raiders 16 def De La Salle 6 UNDER 14 GOLD GIRLS – Minchinbury Jets 22 def Redfern All Blacks 16 UNDER 16 GOLD GIRLS – St Mary's 32 def Cronulla Caringbah 24 UNDER 16 SILVER GIRLS – St Christophers 30 def St Clair Comets 18 UNDER 18 GOLD GIRLS – Concord Burwood 8 def Glenmore Park 4

08 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 09 BDJRL HONOUR ROLL (AUS) U18 GIRLS IMMORTALS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

Australia Debut (Kangaroo Cap No) Charles Fraser 1911 (76) Albert Johnston 1919 (96) Jack Robinson 1919 (100) Bill Schultz 1919 (106) Reg Latta 1919 (111) Jim Craig 1921 (118) George Carstairs 1921 (123) Horrie Watt 1924 (132) George Bishop 1929 (156) Sid Goodwin 1935 (199) Frank Griffiths 1937 (210) George Watt 1946 (230) Fred de Belin 1948 (238) Tom Tyrrell 1952 (297) Don Furner 1956 (328) Norm Pope 1956 (325) Bill Marsh 1956 (329) Jack Sinclair 1961 (365) Frank Drake 1961 (366) Dennis Tutty 1967 (412) Geoff Connell 1967 (413) Bobby Grant 1970 (444) Geoff Starling 1971 (459) Ian Thompson 1978 (509) John Muggleton 1982 (538) Wayne Pearce 1982 (549) Steve Roach 1985 (562) Ben Elias 1985 (565) Paul Sironen 1986 (576) Tim Brasher 1992 (624) Robbie Farah 2009 (761) Aaron Woods 2014 (793) Wolverines U/18s become Immortals Conference champions New Zealand Debut (Kiwi Cap No) Concord Burwood Wolves Under 18s Girls team capped off a memorable 2018 by claiming the NSWRL Immortals Conference Dene Halatau 2004 (713) championship. Bronson Harison 2005 (723) The Wolverines followed up their Eastern Under 18s Girls premiership with a 8-4 victory over Glenmore Park in the inaugural Under 18 Gold Girls final. The win makes Concord Burwood the inaugural Girls Under 18s Immortals Conference Champions and the second Balmain DJRL team to claim a title after Five Dock's Under 17s win in 2017. Half Akira Kelly, who also claimed the inaugural Balmain DJRL Women's Player of the Year, led the side which was coached by former Balmain Tigers Junior Representative players Ajay Vaivaka and John Nicholas. The Wolves were also represented in the Under 15 Gold Championship where they fell to Berala Bears 24-10, while Dundas Shamrocks also represented Balmain DJRL in the Under 15 Silver division, falling 22-20 to St George Dragons in a tight final.

2018 NSWRL Immortals Conference Championships UNDER 13 GOLD – Liverpool Catholic Club 24 def Gymea Gorillas 0 UNDER 13 SILVER – Kingsgrove Colts 32 def Eaglevale St Andrews 8 UNDER 13 BRONZE – Matraville Tigers 26 def Ingleburn RSL 4 UNDER 14 GOLD – Milperra Colts 20 def Chester Hill Hornets 10 UNDER 14 SILVER – Eaglevale St Andrews 48 def North Sydney Brothers 0 UNDER 15 GOLD – Berala Bears 24 def Concord Burwood 10 UNDER 15 SILVER – St George Dragons 22 def Dundas Shamrocks 20 UNDER 16 SILVER – Arncliffe Scots 16 def East Campbelltown 10 UNDER 17 SILVER – Mona Vale Raiders 16 def De La Salle 6 UNDER 14 GOLD GIRLS – Minchinbury Jets 22 def Redfern All Blacks 16 UNDER 16 GOLD GIRLS – St Mary's 32 def Cronulla Caringbah 24 UNDER 16 SILVER GIRLS – St Christophers 30 def St Clair Comets 18 UNDER 18 GOLD GIRLS – Concord Burwood 8 def Glenmore Park 4

08 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 09 NSWRL CLUB COMPETITION COORDINATOR REPORT REFEREES REPORT

Season 2018 was extremely challenging with many changes Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club in occurring outside of the Association's control. Re-Accreditation attendance, including Mr Jim was a nightmare this year and the NRL have indicated they will McClymont Chairman and his wife make it easier in 2019. Kath, Mr Malcolm Chapple Deputy Chairman Ryde-Eastwood Football Club with his wife Judy, Mr A major challenge for next year will be recruiting at least 15 new John O'Brien, Mr Graeme Aggett, Mr Paul Moujalli, Mr Dennis referees. The new referee courses are now centralised with the Petrovich, Mr Jack King and Mr Allen Douglas. NRL, which means we can no longer conduct courses ourselves at convenient times for participants. The silent auctions and raffle were great successes and I would like to thank everyone for supporting the Association. The This year members were paid for all trials, Gala Days and Balmain Heritage print was the prize of the night. The heritage Developments Days in addition to their match day payments. Balmain Tigers jersey in the raffle was also a very popular Special thanks go to our Major Sponsor Ryde Eastwood Leagues attraction. Ryde-Eastwood was very generous in their support. Club. It's great to have a partner who loves Rugby League just as Congratulations to all the award winners. A new award was much as our members. We are very privileged to have Ryde introduced “The Matthew Cecchin Medal” sponsored by Ryde- Eastwood League Club involved with our Association. Eastwood was very exciting and the definite highlight of the I have had the pleasure of working with Clubs in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League for We decided to have fewer General Meetings in 2018 and we awards presentations. Mr Jim McClymont presented the the past two seasons as the NSWRL Club and Competition Coordinator (CCC) in the Eastern introduced a newsletter which enabled life members and active perpetual trophy and medals to Nicholas Kelly and Joshua Division, which encompasses South Sydney, the Sydney Roosters and the Balmain District. members who were unable to attend regular meetings to keep up Anderson, two young men with tremendous potential. date with what was happening in the Association. Feedback was Apart from administrative duties, the role of the CCC's is to work closely with the District and The NSWRL High Performance Squad has gained our own Dean extremely positive, and this will be continued into season 2019. Tyler who has become became Graded Member number 1010. each of its clubs to improve governance and compliance and to help increase participation Adam Baxter, our computer whiz, made all this possible. rates in the many NSWRL programs and events on offer. This is great recognition for an excellent referee and a terrific At our last General Meeting this year we had a dinner in lieu of person. Well done mate from all in Balmain. For me, Jennie's departure mid -season presented a new aspect to my role which entailed finger food of previous years. This was well received by all the assisting with the administration of football operations in the local competition. Whilst this In season 2018 Our Chairman/Referee Manager Phillip McMahon members in attendance. Big thanks to Steve Wilson who played a huge part in shaping the way forward for this was both challenging and rewarding, I am proud to have delivered continuity to the organised the food at short notice. execution of the draw and liaison on behalf of NSWRL. Association. Without his help and assistance this year would not Grand Finals were held over two days this year. The standard of have been as successful. Many active members have passed I have thoroughly enjoyed working closely with Richard, Michelle, Stacey, Matt and Club the play was great and the refereeing even better. Well done to all comment on the time and effort he has placed into their representatives across Balmain and I am looking forward to continuing to build relationships the referees, touch judges and in-goal officials. The teamwork was refereeing careers and only ever wanting the best for them. Phillip with you all throughout this coming season and beyond. excellent and great decisions resulted. Despite the on-field truly is a Blue-Ribbon Referee efforts, the major talking point was the catering over the two days. Unfortunately we have lost a number of friends of the Association Saturday started with a Thank You High Tea for the mothers, wives this year. On behalf of the Board and all our members, I would like Danielle Kifooti and partners followed with untold food all day and pizzas that to express our deepest sympathy to all the families who suffered NSWRL Club Competitions Coordinator – Eastern Division night. Sunday started with a Father's Day Morning Tea then a losses during the past year. different array of food all day and night. Special thanks must go to Jack Gerrie, our Director Member's Services, and his family, for the I must thank the Board of Adam Baxter, Tony Beger, Steve Wilson, outstanding efforts. Dean Tyler, Rod Gerrie and Jack Gerrie, plus Jeremy Anderson our Board Secretary, on their contributions this year. A Board that Presentation Night was a great success. Eighty-five people displays good leadership and keeps members informed and attended this function and a good time was had by all. Guests involved will always be successful. We have done that this year. included Mr David Trodden (CEO NSWRL), Dr Leslie Glen (Chairman Balmain Tigers), Mr Richard Kelly (Chairman BDJRL) and Mrs Melissa Kelly, Mr Steve Clapson (NSWRLRA Development Phillip McMahon Chairman & Referees Manager Officer) and our favourite Mrs Gloria Brown and Michael Clark her & Adam Baxter Executive Officer chauffer. We were also fortunate to have Board Members from

10 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 11 NSWRL CLUB COMPETITION COORDINATOR REPORT REFEREES REPORT

Season 2018 was extremely challenging with many changes Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club in occurring outside of the Association's control. Re-Accreditation attendance, including Mr Jim was a nightmare this year and the NRL have indicated they will McClymont Chairman and his wife make it easier in 2019. Kath, Mr Malcolm Chapple Deputy Chairman Ryde-Eastwood Football Club with his wife Judy, Mr A major challenge for next year will be recruiting at least 15 new John O'Brien, Mr Graeme Aggett, Mr Paul Moujalli, Mr Dennis referees. The new referee courses are now centralised with the Petrovich, Mr Jack King and Mr Allen Douglas. NRL, which means we can no longer conduct courses ourselves at convenient times for participants. The silent auctions and raffle were great successes and I would like to thank everyone for supporting the Association. The This year members were paid for all trials, Gala Days and Balmain Heritage print was the prize of the night. The heritage Developments Days in addition to their match day payments. Balmain Tigers jersey in the raffle was also a very popular Special thanks go to our Major Sponsor Ryde Eastwood Leagues attraction. Ryde-Eastwood was very generous in their support. Club. It's great to have a partner who loves Rugby League just as Congratulations to all the award winners. A new award was much as our members. We are very privileged to have Ryde introduced “The Matthew Cecchin Medal” sponsored by Ryde- Eastwood League Club involved with our Association. Eastwood was very exciting and the definite highlight of the I have had the pleasure of working with Clubs in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League for We decided to have fewer General Meetings in 2018 and we awards presentations. Mr Jim McClymont presented the the past two seasons as the NSWRL Club and Competition Coordinator (CCC) in the Eastern introduced a newsletter which enabled life members and active perpetual trophy and medals to Nicholas Kelly and Joshua Division, which encompasses South Sydney, the Sydney Roosters and the Balmain District. members who were unable to attend regular meetings to keep up Anderson, two young men with tremendous potential. date with what was happening in the Association. Feedback was Apart from administrative duties, the role of the CCC's is to work closely with the District and The NSWRL High Performance Squad has gained our own Dean extremely positive, and this will be continued into season 2019. Tyler who has become became Graded Member number 1010. each of its clubs to improve governance and compliance and to help increase participation Adam Baxter, our computer whiz, made all this possible. rates in the many NSWRL programs and events on offer. This is great recognition for an excellent referee and a terrific At our last General Meeting this year we had a dinner in lieu of person. Well done mate from all in Balmain. For me, Jennie's departure mid -season presented a new aspect to my role which entailed finger food of previous years. This was well received by all the assisting with the administration of football operations in the local competition. Whilst this In season 2018 Our Chairman/Referee Manager Phillip McMahon members in attendance. Big thanks to Steve Wilson who played a huge part in shaping the way forward for this was both challenging and rewarding, I am proud to have delivered continuity to the organised the food at short notice. execution of the draw and liaison on behalf of NSWRL. Association. Without his help and assistance this year would not Grand Finals were held over two days this year. The standard of have been as successful. Many active members have passed I have thoroughly enjoyed working closely with Richard, Michelle, Stacey, Matt and Club the play was great and the refereeing even better. Well done to all comment on the time and effort he has placed into their representatives across Balmain and I am looking forward to continuing to build relationships the referees, touch judges and in-goal officials. The teamwork was refereeing careers and only ever wanting the best for them. Phillip with you all throughout this coming season and beyond. excellent and great decisions resulted. Despite the on-field truly is a Blue-Ribbon Referee efforts, the major talking point was the catering over the two days. Unfortunately we have lost a number of friends of the Association Saturday started with a Thank You High Tea for the mothers, wives this year. On behalf of the Board and all our members, I would like Danielle Kifooti and partners followed with untold food all day and pizzas that to express our deepest sympathy to all the families who suffered NSWRL Club Competitions Coordinator – Eastern Division night. Sunday started with a Father's Day Morning Tea then a losses during the past year. different array of food all day and night. Special thanks must go to Jack Gerrie, our Director Member's Services, and his family, for the I must thank the Board of Adam Baxter, Tony Beger, Steve Wilson, outstanding efforts. Dean Tyler, Rod Gerrie and Jack Gerrie, plus Jeremy Anderson our Board Secretary, on their contributions this year. A Board that Presentation Night was a great success. Eighty-five people displays good leadership and keeps members informed and attended this function and a good time was had by all. Guests involved will always be successful. We have done that this year. included Mr David Trodden (CEO NSWRL), Dr Leslie Glen (Chairman Balmain Tigers), Mr Richard Kelly (Chairman BDJRL) and Mrs Melissa Kelly, Mr Steve Clapson (NSWRLRA Development Phillip McMahon Chairman & Referees Manager Officer) and our favourite Mrs Gloria Brown and Michael Clark her & Adam Baxter Executive Officer chauffer. We were also fortunate to have Board Members from

10 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 11 2018 DISTRICT REP. SECRETARY’S REPORT NRL GAME DEVELOPMENT REPORT

As always, recognition must go to the many people who make it possible for the teams to take the field every week. Thank you to the Balmain Tigers Football Club, the Junior League Board, our major sponsors Tigers Five Dock and Sydney Markets, Ryde Eastwood Football and Leagues Clubs, J J Robertson Transport, Kimi Kimi Cleaning and Griffin Air Conditioning for the outstanding support provided during the 2018 Representative season. The 2018 NRL Community Carnival kicked off the Rugby League year with the Wests Tigers First Grade squad visiting 12 schools in the area, spreading the HAROLD MATTHEWS message of “Respect” to over 4000 school children in the Balmain district. We I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Ross Mignacca, Louie Rizk, Glenn Starr, Rod Farlow, Jim Khamis, Peter received some fantastic feedback on the way the players conducted themselves Mortimer, Stephen Wilson and Jackson Privett for the never-ending dedication, commitment and effort you all and the thought put into their responses. showed during the year. You all did a wonderful job and your commitment never wavered. Results: Primary Schools Round 1 vs Penrith lost 22-0; Round 2 vs Newcastle lost 26-18; Round 3 vs Wests won 32-18; Round 4 vs Canterbury won 24-12; Round 5 vs Roosters won 42-22; Round 6 bye; Round 7 vs Manly lost 20-18; Round 8 vs The 2018 Paul Sironen Shield was held in May at Holy Cross College, Ryde. We had 26 teams participate over 3 age Cronulla 20-20 draw; Round 9 vs South Sydney won 54-12; Finals Week 1 vs Cronulla lost 22-18. divisions which included 8 Girls teams from stage 3. Congratulations to Putney PS who won the Stage 3 Girls competition and St Charles Ryde who won the Stage 3 Boys competitions, with our stage 2 competitions being S G BALL played in a non-competitive format. Thank you to Michael Frain, Brett Wheelhouse, Glenn Smith, Wally Carpenter, Grant Wheelhouse, Matt Lees and The NRL Backyard league program continued to be delivered to schools all over the Balmain area, introducing Alex Clifford for the never-ending dedication and effort shown during the year. You all did a wonderful job and students to the game of Rugby League in a fun and safe environment. All students participating in any of our NRL your commitment never wavered during a tough season. programs received a Wests Tigers show bag comprising of a Rugby League Ball, NRL Sticker, and letter to the Results parents explaining the program we've run. Included are also details of the nearest junior league club as well as a host of small items from the Wests Tigers and NRL. Round 1 vs Penrith lost 40-8; Round 2 vs Newcastle lost 42-16; Round 3 vs Wests won 24-20; Round 4 vs Canterbury lost 32-14; Round 5 vs Roosters lost 40-6; Round 6 vs West Coast won 64-0; Round 7 vs Manly lost 40- We held League Tag Gala Days during Term 4 at Morrison Bay Park and Timbrell Park and with just over 150 teams 18; Round 8 vs Cronulla lost 23-22; Round 9 vs South Sydney lost 16-6. participating in the two events. I would also like to thank the ballboys for their assistance each and every week. It was a pleasure to get to know High Schools you all. We ran over 30 Backyard League programs in High Schools within the Balmain district as well as 5 Beyond the As always, I hope that all of the players take the knowledge and experience they have gained working with such Goal Post programs, teaching High School students about coaching and refereeing Rugby League. wonderful, experienced staff and use it in the future to reach their full potential as players and young men. Good Education luck to you all and I hope you all reach your personal goals in the future. This year, there was a large focus on coach education with all clubs being offered coaching updates throughout Congratulations to all of the Balmain players who gained selection in NSWRL Representative Teams, Schoolboy the year. The purpose of these updates was to educate coaches on the need to focus on “how we coach” more Representative teams, Wests Tigers Jersey Flegg, and the Wests Tigers CUBS at the conclusion of the Junior Rep. than “what we coach”. Coaches were also taught how to use the new PlayNRL app to assist their coaching. competition. In addition to this, the NRL Game Development team ran 3 Coaching Courses for the Balmain Junior League as Thank you to all the people who make it possible for the boys to train and play every week, I really don't know well as a level 1 Sports Trainer course which was conducted prior to the Junior League season. how to thank you all enough. Brian Murtagh and Renee Simpson, our wonderful Leichhardt Oval volunteer staff and our loyal parents and supporters for their incredible encouragement throughout the season. 2018 has been very successful for the Balmain region across the board with a number of new initiatives being introduced. We look forward to seeing some of the students who participated in a school program representing a I would also like to extend my condolences to those who have lost loved ones during the year. Balmain Junior League club in 2018. Finally, a special thank you, as always to Paul Sironen, John Stapleton and the Balmain Football Club Board as well as Jennie Webster and the Balmain Junior League Board for the never-ending help, support and guidance they give at all times. David Fauonuku (Game Development Officer- Primary Schools) Another wonderful season for our great Club! Chris Gale (Game Development Officer- Secondary Schools and Ryde Primary Schools)

Lyn Phillis District Rep. Secretary

12 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 13 2018 DISTRICT REP. SECRETARY’S REPORT NRL GAME DEVELOPMENT REPORT

As always, recognition must go to the many people who make it possible for the teams to take the field every week. Thank you to the Balmain Tigers Football Club, the Junior League Board, our major sponsors Tigers Five Dock and Sydney Markets, Ryde Eastwood Football and Leagues Clubs, J J Robertson Transport, Kimi Kimi Cleaning and Griffin Air Conditioning for the outstanding support provided during the 2018 Representative season. The 2018 NRL Community Carnival kicked off the Rugby League year with the Wests Tigers First Grade squad visiting 12 schools in the area, spreading the HAROLD MATTHEWS message of “Respect” to over 4000 school children in the Balmain district. We I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Ross Mignacca, Louie Rizk, Glenn Starr, Rod Farlow, Jim Khamis, Peter received some fantastic feedback on the way the players conducted themselves Mortimer, Stephen Wilson and Jackson Privett for the never-ending dedication, commitment and effort you all and the thought put into their responses. showed during the year. You all did a wonderful job and your commitment never wavered. Results: Primary Schools Round 1 vs Penrith lost 22-0; Round 2 vs Newcastle lost 26-18; Round 3 vs Wests won 32-18; Round 4 vs Canterbury won 24-12; Round 5 vs Roosters won 42-22; Round 6 bye; Round 7 vs Manly lost 20-18; Round 8 vs The 2018 Paul Sironen Shield was held in May at Holy Cross College, Ryde. We had 26 teams participate over 3 age Cronulla 20-20 draw; Round 9 vs South Sydney won 54-12; Finals Week 1 vs Cronulla lost 22-18. divisions which included 8 Girls teams from stage 3. Congratulations to Putney PS who won the Stage 3 Girls competition and St Charles Ryde who won the Stage 3 Boys competitions, with our stage 2 competitions being S G BALL played in a non-competitive format. Thank you to Michael Frain, Brett Wheelhouse, Glenn Smith, Wally Carpenter, Grant Wheelhouse, Matt Lees and The NRL Backyard league program continued to be delivered to schools all over the Balmain area, introducing Alex Clifford for the never-ending dedication and effort shown during the year. You all did a wonderful job and students to the game of Rugby League in a fun and safe environment. All students participating in any of our NRL your commitment never wavered during a tough season. programs received a Wests Tigers show bag comprising of a Rugby League Ball, NRL Sticker, and letter to the Results parents explaining the program we've run. Included are also details of the nearest junior league club as well as a host of small items from the Wests Tigers and NRL. Round 1 vs Penrith lost 40-8; Round 2 vs Newcastle lost 42-16; Round 3 vs Wests won 24-20; Round 4 vs Canterbury lost 32-14; Round 5 vs Roosters lost 40-6; Round 6 vs West Coast won 64-0; Round 7 vs Manly lost 40- We held League Tag Gala Days during Term 4 at Morrison Bay Park and Timbrell Park and with just over 150 teams 18; Round 8 vs Cronulla lost 23-22; Round 9 vs South Sydney lost 16-6. participating in the two events. I would also like to thank the ballboys for their assistance each and every week. It was a pleasure to get to know High Schools you all. We ran over 30 Backyard League programs in High Schools within the Balmain district as well as 5 Beyond the As always, I hope that all of the players take the knowledge and experience they have gained working with such Goal Post programs, teaching High School students about coaching and refereeing Rugby League. wonderful, experienced staff and use it in the future to reach their full potential as players and young men. Good Education luck to you all and I hope you all reach your personal goals in the future. This year, there was a large focus on coach education with all clubs being offered coaching updates throughout Congratulations to all of the Balmain players who gained selection in NSWRL Representative Teams, Schoolboy the year. The purpose of these updates was to educate coaches on the need to focus on “how we coach” more Representative teams, Wests Tigers Jersey Flegg, and the Wests Tigers CUBS at the conclusion of the Junior Rep. than “what we coach”. Coaches were also taught how to use the new PlayNRL app to assist their coaching. competition. In addition to this, the NRL Game Development team ran 3 Coaching Courses for the Balmain Junior League as Thank you to all the people who make it possible for the boys to train and play every week, I really don't know well as a level 1 Sports Trainer course which was conducted prior to the Junior League season. how to thank you all enough. Brian Murtagh and Renee Simpson, our wonderful Leichhardt Oval volunteer staff and our loyal parents and supporters for their incredible encouragement throughout the season. 2018 has been very successful for the Balmain region across the board with a number of new initiatives being introduced. We look forward to seeing some of the students who participated in a school program representing a I would also like to extend my condolences to those who have lost loved ones during the year. Balmain Junior League club in 2018. Finally, a special thank you, as always to Paul Sironen, John Stapleton and the Balmain Football Club Board as well as Jennie Webster and the Balmain Junior League Board for the never-ending help, support and guidance they give at all times. David Fauonuku (Game Development Officer- Primary Schools) Another wonderful season for our great Club! Chris Gale (Game Development Officer- Secondary Schools and Ryde Primary Schools)

Lyn Phillis District Rep. Secretary

12 2018 109th Annual Report 2018 109th Annual Report 13 NORMAN TOWELLS VOLUNTEER AWARD ALEX NOBLE "I FIGHT, YOU FIGHT"

The Balmain DJRL was rocked in October after an accident at a representative rugby sevens training session left Holy Cross Rhinos premiership winner Alex Noble in hospital. NSWRL Community Awards Tragically, Alex broke his neck and damaged his spinal cord, requiring a gruelling six hours of Volunteer Towells honoured by NSWRL surgery to insert a metal rod and bolts into his spine and leaving him with the prospect of being a quadriplegic. Five Dock RSL stalwart Norman Towells has been honoured by the NSWRL receiving the Gordon Lowrie Volunteer of the Year award at the NSWRL Community Awards in September. Alex's rehabilitation has been ongoing and his war cry of 'I Fight, You Fight' symbolises the indomitable spirit with which he approaches his life. A Life Member of the Balmain DJRL, Norm's enormous commitment to the Dockers club for almost three decades earned him the award, which was selected from the 12 Sydney Metro District A talented rugby league and rugby union junior, Alex has previously been a member of Balmain nominees. Ryde Eastwood Tigers development squads and in 2017 was awarded the Paul Sironen Medal as Under 15 Player of the Year. “This is totally unexpected; I have won this acclamation for doing what I thought was something everyone did,” he said. He was also a member of the Holy Cross Rhinos side who defeated Paddington Colts 20-4 in the North Eastern Under 16 Gold Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval in early September. “I didn't know anything about Rugby League until one of my sons started playing 29 years ago … the rest is history. In 2019, the Balmain Junior League will be beginning a number of initiatives in support of Alex's 'I Fight, You Fight' campaign, including the inaugural Alex Noble 'I Fight, You Fight' Round of the “I love being involved because of the lifelong friends you make and the influence you can have on Balmain DJRL. children and players through sport.” It is the start of a long road ahead, but one the Balmain DJRL will be proudly supporting alongside Norm shared the George Thompson Volunteer of the Year Award for the Balmain DJRL with Kathy Wests Tigers and Holy Cross Rhinos. Lansdown from Carlingford Cougars. The Balmain District also took home two other awards on the night, with Carlingford Cougars awarded the NSWRL #Respect Award and Nellie Hage from Enfield Federals awarded the NSWRL Women in League Award.

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The Balmain DJRL was rocked in October after an accident at a representative rugby sevens training session left Holy Cross Rhinos premiership winner Alex Noble in hospital. NSWRL Community Awards Tragically, Alex broke his neck and damaged his spinal cord, requiring a gruelling six hours of Volunteer Towells honoured by NSWRL surgery to insert a metal rod and bolts into his spine and leaving him with the prospect of being a quadriplegic. Five Dock RSL stalwart Norman Towells has been honoured by the NSWRL receiving the Gordon Lowrie Volunteer of the Year award at the NSWRL Community Awards in September. Alex's rehabilitation has been ongoing and his war cry of 'I Fight, You Fight' symbolises the indomitable spirit with which he approaches his life. A Life Member of the Balmain DJRL, Norm's enormous commitment to the Dockers club for almost three decades earned him the award, which was selected from the 12 Sydney Metro District A talented rugby league and rugby union junior, Alex has previously been a member of Balmain nominees. Ryde Eastwood Tigers development squads and in 2017 was awarded the Paul Sironen Medal as Under 15 Player of the Year. “This is totally unexpected; I have won this acclamation for doing what I thought was something everyone did,” he said. He was also a member of the Holy Cross Rhinos side who defeated Paddington Colts 20-4 in the North Eastern Under 16 Gold Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval in early September. “I didn't know anything about Rugby League until one of my sons started playing 29 years ago … the rest is history. In 2019, the Balmain Junior League will be beginning a number of initiatives in support of Alex's 'I Fight, You Fight' campaign, including the inaugural Alex Noble 'I Fight, You Fight' Round of the “I love being involved because of the lifelong friends you make and the influence you can have on Balmain DJRL. children and players through sport.” It is the start of a long road ahead, but one the Balmain DJRL will be proudly supporting alongside Norm shared the George Thompson Volunteer of the Year Award for the Balmain DJRL with Kathy Wests Tigers and Holy Cross Rhinos. Lansdown from Carlingford Cougars. The Balmain District also took home two other awards on the night, with Carlingford Cougars awarded the NSWRL #Respect Award and Nellie Hage from Enfield Federals awarded the NSWRL Women in League Award.

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ADAM GARDINER MEMORIAL TROPHY

Big prop Fontene Papalii was the winner of the 2018 Adam Gardiner Memorial Best Forward Award. HARRY QUINLAN MEMORIAL TROPHY Papalii, who went on to play with Ryde Eastwood in the Big prop Fontene Papalii was a dual winner at the Balmain Tigers 2018 Presentation, also taking home the Combined Under 20 Gold squad, forced his way into Michael Harry Quinlan Trophy for SG Ball Best & Fairest. Frain's starting line-up with some big displays off the bench. With a big motor, Papalii's strong bally carrying got Balmain on the front foot on many occasions and left The award commemorates the life of former Tigers assistant opposition defenders in his wake. He also possesses a good offload to help get his team on the front foot. Jersey Flegg and Premier League coach Adam Gardiner who lost a brave battle with amyloidosis in 2006 at the age of 35. Gardiner was also a Jersey Flegg premiership winner with the Tigers in 1988. Previous winners of the award include Parramatta Eels forward David Gower, Sharks prop Ava Seumanufagai, SG Ball winning captain Fosio Tatola, Alan Schirnack and former Harold Matthews coach Jared Farlow.

BEN ELIAS MEDAL U14 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Carlingford Cougars star Andy Haddad was the winner of the 2018 Ben Elias Medal for BDJRL U/14 Player of the Year. Not the biggest in stature, but definitey big in heart and spirit, Haddad is a strong ball runner and favourite teammate at Carlingford. Haddad was part of the Cougars South Eastern Under 14 Silver team in 2018.

GEORGE THOMPSON MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Tireless Carlingford Cougars official Kathy Lansdown and Five Dock RSL stalwart Norman Towells were the popular winners of the 2018 George Thompson Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award. Lansdown, Carlingford's Secretary and Social and Fundraising Coordinator, has been a committee member at the Cougars for seven years and worked across multiple areas of the club. In 2018, she led the DON GRAHAM MEDAL UNDER 18 JUNIOR club's successful BeyondBlue fundraising day in addition to her regular club roles. LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Norman has been involved with the Dockers since 1990 when three of his sons began playing with the club, performing almost every role across the club from team manager, to trainer, club treasurer and club Ryde Eastwood back-rower Shannon Condon is this year's winner of the Don BBQ manager. In 2018 he continued this great service as the manager of the C Grade Opens team where Graham Medal for BDJRL Under 18 Player of the Year. two of his sons still play. A tall and agile forward, Condon progressed greatly during the 2018 season, forcing In addition to the George Thompson Volunteer of the Year Award of the Balmain District, Norman Towells his way from the Combined Under 18 Silver squad into the Under 18 Gold team was also awarded the Gordon Lowrie Volunteer of the Year for the Sydney Metropolitan Area at the after only a few weeks of the season with consistent performances on the field and NSWRL Community Awards. It is the first time a Balmain DJRL official has been awarded this honour. a strong work ethic off it. Kathy and Norman were awarded the shield by NSWRL CEO David Trodden. He is pictured receiving his award from Ryde-Eastwood Director Dennis Petkovich. Previous winners of the Don Graham Medal include Balmain centre Ian McCann, fullback Pat Walsh and Jersey Flegg winner Anthony Golder.

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ADAM GARDINER MEMORIAL TROPHY

Big prop Fontene Papalii was the winner of the 2018 Adam Gardiner Memorial Best Forward Award. HARRY QUINLAN MEMORIAL TROPHY Papalii, who went on to play with Ryde Eastwood in the Big prop Fontene Papalii was a dual winner at the Balmain Tigers 2018 Presentation, also taking home the Combined Under 20 Gold squad, forced his way into Michael Harry Quinlan Trophy for SG Ball Best & Fairest. Frain's starting line-up with some big displays off the bench. With a big motor, Papalii's strong bally carrying got Balmain on the front foot on many occasions and left The award commemorates the life of former Tigers assistant opposition defenders in his wake. He also possesses a good offload to help get his team on the front foot. Jersey Flegg and Premier League coach Adam Gardiner who lost a brave battle with amyloidosis in 2006 at the age of 35. Gardiner was also a Jersey Flegg premiership winner with the Tigers in 1988. Previous winners of the award include Parramatta Eels forward David Gower, Sharks prop Ava Seumanufagai, SG Ball winning captain Fosio Tatola, Alan Schirnack and former Harold Matthews coach Jared Farlow.

BEN ELIAS MEDAL U14 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Carlingford Cougars star Andy Haddad was the winner of the 2018 Ben Elias Medal for BDJRL U/14 Player of the Year. Not the biggest in stature, but definitey big in heart and spirit, Haddad is a strong ball runner and favourite teammate at Carlingford. Haddad was part of the Cougars South Eastern Under 14 Silver team in 2018.

GEORGE THOMPSON MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Tireless Carlingford Cougars official Kathy Lansdown and Five Dock RSL stalwart Norman Towells were the popular winners of the 2018 George Thompson Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award. Lansdown, Carlingford's Secretary and Social and Fundraising Coordinator, has been a committee member at the Cougars for seven years and worked across multiple areas of the club. In 2018, she led the DON GRAHAM MEDAL UNDER 18 JUNIOR club's successful BeyondBlue fundraising day in addition to her regular club roles. LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Norman has been involved with the Dockers since 1990 when three of his sons began playing with the club, performing almost every role across the club from team manager, to trainer, club treasurer and club Ryde Eastwood back-rower Shannon Condon is this year's winner of the Don BBQ manager. In 2018 he continued this great service as the manager of the C Grade Opens team where Graham Medal for BDJRL Under 18 Player of the Year. two of his sons still play. A tall and agile forward, Condon progressed greatly during the 2018 season, forcing In addition to the George Thompson Volunteer of the Year Award of the Balmain District, Norman Towells his way from the Combined Under 18 Silver squad into the Under 18 Gold team was also awarded the Gordon Lowrie Volunteer of the Year for the Sydney Metropolitan Area at the after only a few weeks of the season with consistent performances on the field and NSWRL Community Awards. It is the first time a Balmain DJRL official has been awarded this honour. a strong work ethic off it. Kathy and Norman were awarded the shield by NSWRL CEO David Trodden. He is pictured receiving his award from Ryde-Eastwood Director Dennis Petkovich. Previous winners of the Don Graham Medal include Balmain centre Ian McCann, fullback Pat Walsh and Jersey Flegg winner Anthony Golder.

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JAN CARROLL MEDAL UNDER 17 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Leichhardt Wanderers back Max Barnett took home the Jan Carroll Medal for BDJRL Under 17 Player of the Year. Playing above his age group in Wanderers' Combined Under 18 Gold division team, Barnett made consistent contributions in the outside backs with good footwork and strong defence. Barnett is the son of Leichhardt Wanderers President and BDJRL Life Member Craig Barnett and grandson of another BDJRL Life Member and former District President Bob Barnett. Previous winners of the Jan Carroll Medal include international Solomon Haumono, City representative Kyle Lovett and SG Ball premiership winners Alex Zouranas and Jack Wheelhouse.

HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP AWARDS

Promising centre Livai Saukuru was judged the Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews Best & Fairest for 2018. In his first year with Balmain, Saukuru dominated on the left edge scoring five tries through the season as the Tigers burst into the Finals Series. NSW JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS Under 16 back-rower Henry O'Kane was a dual award winner, taking home the Players' Player & Best Forward awards. Lock Brandon Tumeth (Coach's Award) and Dundas Shamrocks took home the BDJRL Junior Club Champions Shield for 2018. utility back Sam Kanaan (Best Back) were the other winners on the night. With six teams across the four age groups, the Shamrocks performed strongly in all ages. They took home two premierships on Grand Final Day - the Under 9 Division 3 Peter Provan Trophy and Joint Premiers with Concord Burwood in the Under 12 Division 1 F.W. Walsh Trophy – both junior grand finals they qualified for. It was the Shamrocks first Junior Club Championship win since 2009.

JACK KING MEDAL UNDER 16 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Premiership winning Rhinos player Alex Beatty is the recipient of the Jack King Medal for BDJRL Under 16 Player of the Year in 2018. Beatty regularly stood out in a Holy Cross team laden with Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews players and even battled through sickness late JOHN KELLY MEMORIAL QUIET ACHIEVER AWARD in the year as the Rhinos made a finals push. SG Ball front-rower Callum Ellis took home the 2018 John Kelly Quiet Achiever Award. He took his place in the Holy Cross side for their 20-4 victory over rivals Paddington to claim the North Eastern Under 16 Gold Premiership. Ellis, who forced his way into Michael Frain's starting line-up after some big performances in early rounds, is a powerful front rower and quality defender. Alex is pictured with Balmain Tigers Football Club and Balmain District Junior Rugby League Life Member Jack King. The Dundas Shamrocks junior became a key member of Ryde Eastwood's Combined Under 18 Gold team in 2018 and has made a strong start to 2019 as a member of Scott Previous winners of this award include NZ international Bronson Kenna's SG Ball team. He accepted the award from Jenny Pendleton, daughter of the late Harrison, City representative Curtis Sironen and NSW junior John Kelly. representatives Lachlan Ilias and Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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JAN CARROLL MEDAL UNDER 17 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Leichhardt Wanderers back Max Barnett took home the Jan Carroll Medal for BDJRL Under 17 Player of the Year. Playing above his age group in Wanderers' Combined Under 18 Gold division team, Barnett made consistent contributions in the outside backs with good footwork and strong defence. Barnett is the son of Leichhardt Wanderers President and BDJRL Life Member Craig Barnett and grandson of another BDJRL Life Member and former District President Bob Barnett. Previous winners of the Jan Carroll Medal include international Solomon Haumono, City representative Kyle Lovett and SG Ball premiership winners Alex Zouranas and Jack Wheelhouse.

HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP AWARDS

Promising centre Livai Saukuru was judged the Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews Best & Fairest for 2018. In his first year with Balmain, Saukuru dominated on the left edge scoring five tries through the season as the Tigers burst into the Finals Series. NSW JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS Under 16 back-rower Henry O'Kane was a dual award winner, taking home the Players' Player & Best Forward awards. Lock Brandon Tumeth (Coach's Award) and Dundas Shamrocks took home the BDJRL Junior Club Champions Shield for 2018. utility back Sam Kanaan (Best Back) were the other winners on the night. With six teams across the four age groups, the Shamrocks performed strongly in all ages. They took home two premierships on Grand Final Day - the Under 9 Division 3 Peter Provan Trophy and Joint Premiers with Concord Burwood in the Under 12 Division 1 F.W. Walsh Trophy – both junior grand finals they qualified for. It was the Shamrocks first Junior Club Championship win since 2009.

JACK KING MEDAL UNDER 16 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Premiership winning Rhinos player Alex Beatty is the recipient of the Jack King Medal for BDJRL Under 16 Player of the Year in 2018. Beatty regularly stood out in a Holy Cross team laden with Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews players and even battled through sickness late JOHN KELLY MEMORIAL QUIET ACHIEVER AWARD in the year as the Rhinos made a finals push. SG Ball front-rower Callum Ellis took home the 2018 John Kelly Quiet Achiever Award. He took his place in the Holy Cross side for their 20-4 victory over rivals Paddington to claim the North Eastern Under 16 Gold Premiership. Ellis, who forced his way into Michael Frain's starting line-up after some big performances in early rounds, is a powerful front rower and quality defender. Alex is pictured with Balmain Tigers Football Club and Balmain District Junior Rugby League Life Member Jack King. The Dundas Shamrocks junior became a key member of Ryde Eastwood's Combined Under 18 Gold team in 2018 and has made a strong start to 2019 as a member of Scott Previous winners of this award include NZ international Bronson Kenna's SG Ball team. He accepted the award from Jenny Pendleton, daughter of the late Harrison, City representative Curtis Sironen and NSW junior John Kelly. representatives Lachlan Ilias and Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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JOHN STAPLETON MEDAL A GRADE PLAYER OF PAUL SIRONEN MEDAL U15 JUNIOR LEAGUE THE YEAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Five Dock RSL captain Mathew Walters Robb was the winner of the John Stapleton Tough tackling Dundas lock Christian Abal took home the Paul Sironen Medal for Medal for BDJRL A Grade Player of the Year for 2018. BDJRL Under 15 Player of the Year. Leading the Dockers South Western Opens Bronze side, Walters Robb topped the try- A strong ball-runner and defender, Christian played primarily playing in the back-row scoring list for the club and played through injury late in the year. but provided great utility value in 2018 also spending time at dummy half. A quality leader on and off the park, he put in quality performances for the entire Abal captained the Shamrocks to the South Eastern Under 15 Silver premiership with season – pictured here with John Stapleton. a 12-6 victory over Holy Cross at Leichahrdt Oval. It was the second premiership and third minor-premiership he has captained at Dundas. Previous winners of the John Stapleton Medal include Jason Tutt (Sawdust Storm), Luke Fahy (Five Dock RSL), Damien Braumann (Leichhardt Juniors), Jersey Flegg winner John Kaho (Leichhardt Wanderers) & NFL star Jordan Mailata (Five Dock RSL).

BALMAIN RYDE EASTWOOD RISING KEITH BARNES LEADING POINT SCORER AWARD STAR AWARDS Balmain Harold Matthews half Zane Camroux claimed the Keith Barnes Leading Point Scorer Award on the back of a bumper season for the Tigers Under 16 cubs. Promising Balmain Ryde Eastwood Tigers Development stars Angus Gray (Leichhardt Wanderers), Levi Conti (Concord-Burwood Camroux, son of former Tigers utility & premiership winning coach Peter Camroux, starred Wolves) and Matele Fifita (Dundas Shamrocks) were the winners of in his second season at Harold Matthews level with two tries and 37 goals for a total of 82 the Rising Star Awards for Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 age points. groups for 2018. His laser accurate goal kicking was a big asset for Balmain in 2018 as the Harold Matthews The trio, pictured with Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club President Jim team piled on 116 points in the regular season and forced their way into the finals. McClymont, were standouts in the 2018 Development Program. The award capped off a big season for Zane, who also won the North Eastern Under 16 Conti, a quick and skilful half, led Concord-Burwood to the South Gold premiership with Holy Cross Rhinos. Eastern Under 14 Gold premiership before also claiming a spot on the North Coast Development Tour in September. Fifita also tasted grand final success with Dundas as they claimed the South Eastern Under 15 Silver premiership at Leichhardt Oval with victory against Holy Cross. Both Conti & Fifita have been selected in Ross Mignacca's 2019 Harold Matthews Cup squad.

KEVIN O'KEEFE CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR

Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews Coach Ross Mignacca was this year's winner of the Kevin O'Keefe Club Person of the Year. SCOTT GALE LEADING TRY SCORER AWARD Taking on the role at late notice, Mignacca led the Tigers Under 16 side to the finals of the SG Ball captain Ethan Mokoia and emerging Harold Matthews centre Livai Saukuru took out the Scott Harold Matthews competition for the first time in three seasons, as well as helping Gale Leading Try Scorer Award for 2018. develop NSW Under 16s representative Henry O'Kane. Mokoia was a constant threat for the SG Ball team on the left edge, using power and skilful hands to cross Ross has been part of the Balmain Tigers Development Program for many years as a coach for five tries. and led the Under 15s North Coast Development Tour for the past four years. Saukuru, also playing on the left edge for the Harold Matthews team, is a powerful runner with a big right He once again leads the Tigers Harold Matthews team in 2019, hoping to replicate the hand fend. He crossed for five tries as well in his debut season in the black and gold. success of 2018 and take Balmain into the Semi Finals. Mokoia has graduated to the Wests Tigers Jersey Flegg squad in 2019, while Saukuru has found a place in Mignacca was awarded the shield by Balmain Tigers Chairman Dr Leslie Glen. the Tigers SG Ball team.

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JOHN STAPLETON MEDAL A GRADE PLAYER OF PAUL SIRONEN MEDAL U15 JUNIOR LEAGUE THE YEAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Five Dock RSL captain Mathew Walters Robb was the winner of the John Stapleton Tough tackling Dundas lock Christian Abal took home the Paul Sironen Medal for Medal for BDJRL A Grade Player of the Year for 2018. BDJRL Under 15 Player of the Year. Leading the Dockers South Western Opens Bronze side, Walters Robb topped the try- A strong ball-runner and defender, Christian played primarily playing in the back-row scoring list for the club and played through injury late in the year. but provided great utility value in 2018 also spending time at dummy half. A quality leader on and off the park, he put in quality performances for the entire Abal captained the Shamrocks to the South Eastern Under 15 Silver premiership with season – pictured here with John Stapleton. a 12-6 victory over Holy Cross at Leichahrdt Oval. It was the second premiership and third minor-premiership he has captained at Dundas. Previous winners of the John Stapleton Medal include Jason Tutt (Sawdust Storm), Luke Fahy (Five Dock RSL), Damien Braumann (Leichhardt Juniors), Jersey Flegg winner John Kaho (Leichhardt Wanderers) & NFL star Jordan Mailata (Five Dock RSL).

BALMAIN RYDE EASTWOOD RISING KEITH BARNES LEADING POINT SCORER AWARD STAR AWARDS Balmain Harold Matthews half Zane Camroux claimed the Keith Barnes Leading Point Scorer Award on the back of a bumper season for the Tigers Under 16 cubs. Promising Balmain Ryde Eastwood Tigers Development stars Angus Gray (Leichhardt Wanderers), Levi Conti (Concord-Burwood Camroux, son of former Tigers utility & premiership winning coach Peter Camroux, starred Wolves) and Matele Fifita (Dundas Shamrocks) were the winners of in his second season at Harold Matthews level with two tries and 37 goals for a total of 82 the Rising Star Awards for Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 age points. groups for 2018. His laser accurate goal kicking was a big asset for Balmain in 2018 as the Harold Matthews The trio, pictured with Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club President Jim team piled on 116 points in the regular season and forced their way into the finals. McClymont, were standouts in the 2018 Development Program. The award capped off a big season for Zane, who also won the North Eastern Under 16 Conti, a quick and skilful half, led Concord-Burwood to the South Gold premiership with Holy Cross Rhinos. Eastern Under 14 Gold premiership before also claiming a spot on the North Coast Development Tour in September. Fifita also tasted grand final success with Dundas as they claimed the South Eastern Under 15 Silver premiership at Leichhardt Oval with victory against Holy Cross. Both Conti & Fifita have been selected in Ross Mignacca's 2019 Harold Matthews Cup squad.

KEVIN O'KEEFE CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR

Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews Coach Ross Mignacca was this year's winner of the Kevin O'Keefe Club Person of the Year. SCOTT GALE LEADING TRY SCORER AWARD Taking on the role at late notice, Mignacca led the Tigers Under 16 side to the finals of the SG Ball captain Ethan Mokoia and emerging Harold Matthews centre Livai Saukuru took out the Scott Harold Matthews competition for the first time in three seasons, as well as helping Gale Leading Try Scorer Award for 2018. develop NSW Under 16s representative Henry O'Kane. Mokoia was a constant threat for the SG Ball team on the left edge, using power and skilful hands to cross Ross has been part of the Balmain Tigers Development Program for many years as a coach for five tries. and led the Under 15s North Coast Development Tour for the past four years. Saukuru, also playing on the left edge for the Harold Matthews team, is a powerful runner with a big right He once again leads the Tigers Harold Matthews team in 2019, hoping to replicate the hand fend. He crossed for five tries as well in his debut season in the black and gold. success of 2018 and take Balmain into the Semi Finals. Mokoia has graduated to the Wests Tigers Jersey Flegg squad in 2019, while Saukuru has found a place in Mignacca was awarded the shield by Balmain Tigers Chairman Dr Leslie Glen. the Tigers SG Ball team.

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SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS UNDER 20 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Leichhardt Wanderers were crowned 2018 Senior Club Champions at the Balmain DJRL Ryde Eastwood Hawks prop Jayden Hughes has claimed the inaugural Balmain Presentation. District Junior Rugby League Under 20 Player of the Year Medal at the BDJRL Presentation. While not winning any senior premierships, the performances of Wanderers seven senior teams stood out in the Balmain District, with a minor premiership and grand final Hughes led the Hawks representative quality pack as they marched to the Combined appearance in the North Eastern Under 16 Silver competition and strong results in the Under 20 Gold grand final, falling to East Hills 20-14 at Belmore Oval. Girls Under 18 competition. With the team regularly changing due to Jersey Flegg call ups with Wests Tigers, The trophy was claimed by club president Craig Barnett, Wanderers first Senior Club Hughes was a consistent performer in the front row. Championship since 2009. He is pictured receiving the award from Ryde-Eastwood Director Graeme Aggett.

SG BALL CUP AWARDS CLUB PERSONS OF THE YEAR

Bullocking prop Fontene Papalii has won both the Harry Quinlan Trophy Balmain Junior League's best & brightest workers were for Best & Fairest & Adam Gardiner Best Forward Award for the 2018 honoured by their clubs with the 21st annual Club Volunteer of Balmain Tigers SG Ball team. Papalii started the season as an interchange the Year Awards at the 2018 Balmain Tigers and Balmain DJRL forward but forced his way into the starting side with strong displays off Presentation. the bench and some tough defence. Ryde Eastwood Hawks centre Reggie Alofipo claimed the Coach's Award from Michael Frain, while Uellington Each club volunteer also doubled as a nominee for the George Seve (Players' Player) and Kurtis Morrin (Best Back) also too home awards. Thompson Volunteer of the Year Award. The 2018 winners were presented by Balmain Tigers & Balmain DJRL Director Gary Thomson. The recipients were: Kathy Lansdown (Carlingford Cougars), Aaron Zammit (Concord Burwood Wolves), Charlie Azar (Dundas Shamrocks), Joe Hakko (Enfield Federals), Norman Towells (Five Dock RSL), Justine Fisher (Holy Cross Rhinos), Cheyne Harrison (Leichhardt Juniors), Sam Miletic (Leichhardt Wanderers), Matthew Van Oostendorp (North Ryde Hawks), Yasmine Tabet (Strathfield Raiders) and Mari Khamis (Ryde Eastwood Hawks).

STEVE ROACH MEDAL U13 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER WOMEN'S JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Talented outside back Maddox Rosenberg took out the Steve Roach Medal for BDJRL Under 13 Player of the Year for 2018. Concord Burwood half Akira Kelly has been named the inaugural winner of the Balmain District Junior Rugby The Concord Burwood Under 13 Silver player showed great skill and determination League Women's Player of the Year. throughout the year, part of the Wolves side who won through to the South Eastern U/13 Silver Grand Final where they fell to Kingsgrove Colts 26-20. A leader on and off the field, Kelly starred as the Wolves Eastern Under 18s Girls team took home the premiership 42- It is the second year running that a Concord Burwood player has taken out the Steve 10 over Eagle Vale St Andrews before winning the NSWRL Roach Medal. Immortals Conference Challenge title two weeks later. Akira is a former Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year with Cronulla with speed off the mark and great playmaking skills.

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SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONS UNDER 20 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Leichhardt Wanderers were crowned 2018 Senior Club Champions at the Balmain DJRL Ryde Eastwood Hawks prop Jayden Hughes has claimed the inaugural Balmain Presentation. District Junior Rugby League Under 20 Player of the Year Medal at the BDJRL Presentation. While not winning any senior premierships, the performances of Wanderers seven senior teams stood out in the Balmain District, with a minor premiership and grand final Hughes led the Hawks representative quality pack as they marched to the Combined appearance in the North Eastern Under 16 Silver competition and strong results in the Under 20 Gold grand final, falling to East Hills 20-14 at Belmore Oval. Girls Under 18 competition. With the team regularly changing due to Jersey Flegg call ups with Wests Tigers, The trophy was claimed by club president Craig Barnett, Wanderers first Senior Club Hughes was a consistent performer in the front row. Championship since 2009. He is pictured receiving the award from Ryde-Eastwood Director Graeme Aggett.

SG BALL CUP AWARDS CLUB PERSONS OF THE YEAR

Bullocking prop Fontene Papalii has won both the Harry Quinlan Trophy Balmain Junior League's best & brightest workers were for Best & Fairest & Adam Gardiner Best Forward Award for the 2018 honoured by their clubs with the 21st annual Club Volunteer of Balmain Tigers SG Ball team. Papalii started the season as an interchange the Year Awards at the 2018 Balmain Tigers and Balmain DJRL forward but forced his way into the starting side with strong displays off Presentation. the bench and some tough defence. Ryde Eastwood Hawks centre Reggie Alofipo claimed the Coach's Award from Michael Frain, while Uellington Each club volunteer also doubled as a nominee for the George Seve (Players' Player) and Kurtis Morrin (Best Back) also too home awards. Thompson Volunteer of the Year Award. The 2018 winners were presented by Balmain Tigers & Balmain DJRL Director Gary Thomson. The recipients were: Kathy Lansdown (Carlingford Cougars), Aaron Zammit (Concord Burwood Wolves), Charlie Azar (Dundas Shamrocks), Joe Hakko (Enfield Federals), Norman Towells (Five Dock RSL), Justine Fisher (Holy Cross Rhinos), Cheyne Harrison (Leichhardt Juniors), Sam Miletic (Leichhardt Wanderers), Matthew Van Oostendorp (North Ryde Hawks), Yasmine Tabet (Strathfield Raiders) and Mari Khamis (Ryde Eastwood Hawks).

STEVE ROACH MEDAL U13 JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER WOMEN'S JUNIOR LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR Talented outside back Maddox Rosenberg took out the Steve Roach Medal for BDJRL Under 13 Player of the Year for 2018. Concord Burwood half Akira Kelly has been named the inaugural winner of the Balmain District Junior Rugby The Concord Burwood Under 13 Silver player showed great skill and determination League Women's Player of the Year. throughout the year, part of the Wolves side who won through to the South Eastern U/13 Silver Grand Final where they fell to Kingsgrove Colts 26-20. A leader on and off the field, Kelly starred as the Wolves Eastern Under 18s Girls team took home the premiership 42- It is the second year running that a Concord Burwood player has taken out the Steve 10 over Eagle Vale St Andrews before winning the NSWRL Roach Medal. Immortals Conference Challenge title two weeks later. Akira is a former Tarsha Gale Cup Player of the Year with Cronulla with speed off the mark and great playmaking skills.

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Strathfield Raiders Black Dundas Shamrocks Yellow

Player of the Match Jackson Ch Under 9 Division 1 - Arthur McIlveen Trophy ung (Strathfield) Under 9 Division 3 – Peter Provan Trophy STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK 18 defeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 6 DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW 38 defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK 26 Player of the Match – Jackson Chung (Strathfield) Player of the Match – William Mansour (Dundas)

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK – Oscar Abdallah, Jake Azzi, CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE – Dylan Sperring, Declan DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW – Louis Whebe, Robert LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Michael Holland, Marlen Bek, Liam Binkins, Jackson Chung, Stacy George, Shehadie, Sonny Taylor, Thomas Delaney, Edward Read, Flint, Cooper Kennedy, Alex Al Khoury, Baxter Gittany, Oscar Ritchie, Benjamin White, Brady Watson, Dimitry Titus Lyte-Valini, Adam Malas, Amone Phillips, Aiden Wehbe, Hunter Norburn, Ned Siemsen, Benjamin Wright, Harry William Mansour (vice-captain), Daniel Florio, Zachary Tsoukatos, Zac Mara, Sebastian Gatti, Zachary Clarke, Jalal Yaghi, Patrick McMahon. Coach – Robert Ahla Middleton, Lior Barhaim, James McDonald. Coach – Richard Marando (captain), Justin Mawad, James Kerr, Xavier Connor Hope, Taj Locane, Thomas Mallinson, Corado Taylor McGilly, Aiden Mason. Coach – John Kerr Michael Rapisarda. Coach – Michael Holland

Under 9 Division 4 NORTH RYDE HAWKS 24 defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 20 Player of the Match – Aiden Friedman (North Ryde)

NORTH RYDE HAWKS – Aiden Friedman, Troy Bedikian, Ethan Georgis, Jack Alajajian, Sam Curro, Nicholas D'Arrigo, Jake Pierce, Marco Barbaro, Anthony Boyajian. Coach – Sammy D'Arrigo

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Lachlan Hoad, Charlie Savoca, Andre Ladu, Isaac Laing, James Dorrian, Jake Enfield Federals Thomas, Will Smith, Alexander Kourenti. Coach – Jason Smith Player of the Match Player of the Match Noah Iongi (Enfield) Aiden Friedman (Nor Under 9 Division 2 - Mick Manning Trophy th Ryde) ENFIELD FEDERALS 28 defeated PADDINGTON COLTS 22 Player of the Match – Noah Iongi (Enfield)

ENFIELD FEDERALS – Matthew Areiji, Antonios Mouawad, PADDINGTON COLTS – Charlie Baker, Kaike McKinlay, Todd Nathan Ellias, Noah Iongi, Jayden Ibrahim (captain), Youssef Wardman, Leo Collins, Fred Humphreys, Louis Johns, Noah Al Ahmad, Ethan Efthimios Tsiamis, Zack Kanaan, Emmanuel Robinson, Nicholas Soumilas, Caleb Hayes, Lachlan Hayes, Karch, Michael Joseph, Khayden-Joseph Carr. Coach – Tony Dean Tsavaris, Jacob Collins (captain), Anthony Soumilas. Mouawad Coach – Ryan Hayes

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Strathfield Raiders Black Dundas Shamrocks Yellow

Player of the Match Jackson Ch Under 9 Division 1 - Arthur McIlveen Trophy ung (Strathfield) Under 9 Division 3 – Peter Provan Trophy STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK 18 defeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 6 DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW 38 defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK 26 Player of the Match – Jackson Chung (Strathfield) Player of the Match – William Mansour (Dundas)

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK – Oscar Abdallah, Jake Azzi, CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE – Dylan Sperring, Declan DUNDAS SHAMROCKS YELLOW – Louis Whebe, Robert LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Michael Holland, Marlen Bek, Liam Binkins, Jackson Chung, Stacy George, Shehadie, Sonny Taylor, Thomas Delaney, Edward Read, Flint, Cooper Kennedy, Alex Al Khoury, Baxter Gittany, Oscar Ritchie, Benjamin White, Brady Watson, Dimitry Titus Lyte-Valini, Adam Malas, Amone Phillips, Aiden Wehbe, Hunter Norburn, Ned Siemsen, Benjamin Wright, Harry William Mansour (vice-captain), Daniel Florio, Zachary Tsoukatos, Zac Mara, Sebastian Gatti, Zachary Clarke, Jalal Yaghi, Patrick McMahon. Coach – Robert Ahla Middleton, Lior Barhaim, James McDonald. Coach – Richard Marando (captain), Justin Mawad, James Kerr, Xavier Connor Hope, Taj Locane, Thomas Mallinson, Corado Taylor McGilly, Aiden Mason. Coach – John Kerr Michael Rapisarda. Coach – Michael Holland

Under 9 Division 4 NORTH RYDE HAWKS 24 defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 20 Player of the Match – Aiden Friedman (North Ryde)

NORTH RYDE HAWKS – Aiden Friedman, Troy Bedikian, Ethan Georgis, Jack Alajajian, Sam Curro, Nicholas D'Arrigo, Jake Pierce, Marco Barbaro, Anthony Boyajian. Coach – Sammy D'Arrigo

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Lachlan Hoad, Charlie Savoca, Andre Ladu, Isaac Laing, James Dorrian, Jake Enfield Federals Thomas, Will Smith, Alexander Kourenti. Coach – Jason Smith Player of the Match Player of the Match Noah Iongi (Enfield) Aiden Friedman (Nor Under 9 Division 2 - Mick Manning Trophy th Ryde) ENFIELD FEDERALS 28 defeated PADDINGTON COLTS 22 Player of the Match – Noah Iongi (Enfield)

ENFIELD FEDERALS – Matthew Areiji, Antonios Mouawad, PADDINGTON COLTS – Charlie Baker, Kaike McKinlay, Todd Nathan Ellias, Noah Iongi, Jayden Ibrahim (captain), Youssef Wardman, Leo Collins, Fred Humphreys, Louis Johns, Noah Al Ahmad, Ethan Efthimios Tsiamis, Zack Kanaan, Emmanuel Robinson, Nicholas Soumilas, Caleb Hayes, Lachlan Hayes, Karch, Michael Joseph, Khayden-Joseph Carr. Coach – Tony Dean Tsavaris, Jacob Collins (captain), Anthony Soumilas. Mouawad Coach – Ryan Hayes

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Clovelly Crocodiles Griffins

Player of the Match Player of the Match Daniel Ibrahim ( Cooper Stanley ( Under 10 Division 1 - Lawrence Briggs Trophy Clovelly) Under 10 Division 3 – Peter Duffy Trophy Griffins) CLOVELLY CROCODILES 24 (Daniel Ibrahim 2, Lachlan Boyd, William White tries; 4 goals) GRIFFINS 36 (Cooper Stanley 3, Jake Bedekian, Blake Fishbeck, Luca Monti tries; 6 goals) defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 16 (Tyler Greene 2, Christian Dolfo tries; 2 goals). defeated LEICHHARDT JUNIORS 26 (Jui-Deah Tavai 2, Jayden Newman, Marley Omealey, Tye Boney tries; 3 goals). Player of the Match – Daniel Ibrahim (Clovelly) Player of the Match – Cooper Stanley (Griffins) CLOVELLY CROCODILES – Dylan Van Dyk, Akiva Loye- LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Samuel Jorgensen, Nino GRIFFINS – Amos Roberts Jnr, Luca Monti, Jake Bedekian, LEICHHARDT JUNIORS – Axl Adams, Robert Afu, Callum Blinkhorn, Samson Parr, Toby McDonald, Nathaniel Whittaker, Di Girolamo, Michael Tu'ifua, Chase Penna, Cooper Caldwell, Aidan Gao-Mackinnon, Timothy King, Luca Joe Guarrera, Bennett, Tye Boney, Cordell Dean, Sienna Kirsten, Jayden Jonathon McDonald (vice-captain), William White, Lucas Marcus Cesaro, Bill Antonopoulos, Tyler Greene, Christian Vincent Pham, Brandon Liu, Issac D'Arrigo, Cooper Stanley, Lee, Antonio Maniatis, Angus McDonnell, Marley O'Mealey, Crabb, Angus McKenzie, Lachie Boyd, Fred Maher, Bodhy Dolfo, Malcolm Robertson-Hickey, Rome Nicholas Caldwell, Zakaria Jebara, Jason Mouhayet, Jeremy McQuillen, Tau Aika Finn Swift, Isabella Tavai, Jui-Deah Tavai, Kairece Tubkibau- Vaughan Jones, Daniel Ibrahim, Kobi Siltala (captain). Coach Vuki Esau, Alavina Tu'ifua, Ryley Rafferty, Isaac Ryan. Coach Samisoni, Raymond Cook, James Jreige, Blake Fishbeck. Weldon, Jayden Fraser, Marcus Manitis. Coach – Etuate Eddy – Brad Peterson – Nick Cesaro Coach – Ahn Pham & Amos Roberts Snr Tavai.

Paddington Colts Strathfield Raiders Black Player of the Match Player of the Match Michael Joukhador (Str Joel Hamilford (Bondi) athfield) Under 10 Division 2 – Austin Hoyle Trophy Under 11 Division 1 – Norm Waugh Trophy PADDINGTON COLTS 18 (Max Nearn, Jasper Thomas, Harry Whitaker tries; 3 goals) STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK 18 (Dante Chalhoub, Christian Chiha, Antonio Harb tries; 3 goals) defeated BONDI UNITED 16 (Jack Errington, Daniel Hall, Joel Hamilford tries; 2 goals) defeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 12 (Thomas McKenna, Billy Nye tries; 2 goals). Player of the Match – Joel Hamilford (Bondi) Player of the Match – Michael Joukhador (Strathfield) PADDINGTON COLTS – Jakub Belunek, Lachlan Jones, BONDI UNITED – Ashton Hourn, Daniel Hall, Lucas Coe, STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK – Lucas Daher, Tallon CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE – Bodhi Maclean, Daniel Angus Peshos, Harry Whitaker (captain), Jasper Thomas, Cy Digger Callander, James Vass, Will Markham, Sonny Patane Eccles, Kayden Kanaan, Antonio Harb, Dante Chalhoub, Lohan, Tex Filipek (captain), Hamish Witten, Cooper Taylor, Matkovic, Max Nearn, Alex Vesper, Thomas Vesper, Fynn (captain), Jesse Colquhoun, Thomas Ellison, Richard Perkins, Christian Chiha, Michael Joukhador, Michael Boustany, Brooklyn Heath, Cooper Guerin, Orlando Collins, Thomas Gilligan, Jamie Delooze, Peter Soumilas, Max O'Loughlin, Joel Hamilford, Kai Dunstone, Jack Errington, Finn O'Neill. Jordan Najdovski, Mohamed Malas, John Nakhoul, Danny McKenna (vice-captain), Jameson Hinds, Nate Devereux, Julian Greenfield. Coach – James Vesper Ibrahim, Michael Papas, James Bakoulis, Patrick Harris. Billy Nye, Jack Mellick. Coach – Paul Hinds. Coach – Tony Joukhador

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Clovelly Crocodiles Griffins

Player of the Match Player of the Match Daniel Ibrahim ( Cooper Stanley ( Under 10 Division 1 - Lawrence Briggs Trophy Clovelly) Under 10 Division 3 – Peter Duffy Trophy Griffins) CLOVELLY CROCODILES 24 (Daniel Ibrahim 2, Lachlan Boyd, William White tries; 4 goals) GRIFFINS 36 (Cooper Stanley 3, Jake Bedekian, Blake Fishbeck, Luca Monti tries; 6 goals) defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 16 (Tyler Greene 2, Christian Dolfo tries; 2 goals). defeated LEICHHARDT JUNIORS 26 (Jui-Deah Tavai 2, Jayden Newman, Marley Omealey, Tye Boney tries; 3 goals). Player of the Match – Daniel Ibrahim (Clovelly) Player of the Match – Cooper Stanley (Griffins) CLOVELLY CROCODILES – Dylan Van Dyk, Akiva Loye- LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Samuel Jorgensen, Nino GRIFFINS – Amos Roberts Jnr, Luca Monti, Jake Bedekian, LEICHHARDT JUNIORS – Axl Adams, Robert Afu, Callum Blinkhorn, Samson Parr, Toby McDonald, Nathaniel Whittaker, Di Girolamo, Michael Tu'ifua, Chase Penna, Cooper Caldwell, Aidan Gao-Mackinnon, Timothy King, Luca Joe Guarrera, Bennett, Tye Boney, Cordell Dean, Sienna Kirsten, Jayden Jonathon McDonald (vice-captain), William White, Lucas Marcus Cesaro, Bill Antonopoulos, Tyler Greene, Christian Vincent Pham, Brandon Liu, Issac D'Arrigo, Cooper Stanley, Lee, Antonio Maniatis, Angus McDonnell, Marley O'Mealey, Crabb, Angus McKenzie, Lachie Boyd, Fred Maher, Bodhy Dolfo, Malcolm Robertson-Hickey, Rome Nicholas Caldwell, Zakaria Jebara, Jason Mouhayet, Jeremy McQuillen, Tau Aika Finn Swift, Isabella Tavai, Jui-Deah Tavai, Kairece Tubkibau- Vaughan Jones, Daniel Ibrahim, Kobi Siltala (captain). Coach Vuki Esau, Alavina Tu'ifua, Ryley Rafferty, Isaac Ryan. Coach Samisoni, Raymond Cook, James Jreige, Blake Fishbeck. Weldon, Jayden Fraser, Marcus Manitis. Coach – Etuate Eddy – Brad Peterson – Nick Cesaro Coach – Ahn Pham & Amos Roberts Snr Tavai.

Paddington Colts Strathfield Raiders Black Player of the Match Player of the Match Michael Joukhador (Str Joel Hamilford (Bondi) athfield) Under 10 Division 2 – Austin Hoyle Trophy Under 11 Division 1 – Norm Waugh Trophy PADDINGTON COLTS 18 (Max Nearn, Jasper Thomas, Harry Whitaker tries; 3 goals) STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK 18 (Dante Chalhoub, Christian Chiha, Antonio Harb tries; 3 goals) defeated BONDI UNITED 16 (Jack Errington, Daniel Hall, Joel Hamilford tries; 2 goals) defeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 12 (Thomas McKenna, Billy Nye tries; 2 goals). Player of the Match – Joel Hamilford (Bondi) Player of the Match – Michael Joukhador (Strathfield) PADDINGTON COLTS – Jakub Belunek, Lachlan Jones, BONDI UNITED – Ashton Hourn, Daniel Hall, Lucas Coe, STRATHFIELD RAIDERS BLACK – Lucas Daher, Tallon CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE – Bodhi Maclean, Daniel Angus Peshos, Harry Whitaker (captain), Jasper Thomas, Cy Digger Callander, James Vass, Will Markham, Sonny Patane Eccles, Kayden Kanaan, Antonio Harb, Dante Chalhoub, Lohan, Tex Filipek (captain), Hamish Witten, Cooper Taylor, Matkovic, Max Nearn, Alex Vesper, Thomas Vesper, Fynn (captain), Jesse Colquhoun, Thomas Ellison, Richard Perkins, Christian Chiha, Michael Joukhador, Michael Boustany, Brooklyn Heath, Cooper Guerin, Orlando Collins, Thomas Gilligan, Jamie Delooze, Peter Soumilas, Max O'Loughlin, Joel Hamilford, Kai Dunstone, Jack Errington, Finn O'Neill. Jordan Najdovski, Mohamed Malas, John Nakhoul, Danny McKenna (vice-captain), Jameson Hinds, Nate Devereux, Julian Greenfield. Coach – James Vesper Ibrahim, Michael Papas, James Bakoulis, Patrick Harris. Billy Nye, Jack Mellick. Coach – Paul Hinds. Coach – Tony Joukhador

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Under 12 Division 1 – F. W. Walsh Troph CONCORD BURWOOD CHARCOAL 12 (Alex Conti 2 tries; 2 goals) drew with DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 12 (Joseph Raad, Lucas Sassen tries; 2 goals) after extra time (Joint Premiers). Player of the Match – Joseph Raad (Dundas)

CONCORD BURWOOD CHARCOAL – Michael Nassar, Thomas Kosmas, Garry James Young, Levi Moon, Alex Conti (captain), Luka Matek, Justin Miletic, Grisham Vaega Malla, Epeli Leao, Preston Huihahau, Mark Tannous, Jordan Dunn- Reupena, Joseph Matta, Lukas Barhoum, Brooklyn Taupau Iona, Harry Phillips, Matthew Aitchison. Coach – John Tannous Strathfield Raiders White Player of the Match DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Joshua Resende, Jay Deayton, Jamal T Jim Jnr Rizk, Jonah Watson, Jau Dorahy, Joseph Raad, abbah (Strathfield) Lucas Sassen, Henry Langford, Cooper Frain, George Mansour, Raymond Ghalloub, Raymond Wehbe (captain), Under 11 Division 2 – Dally Messenger Trophy Raymond Whebe (Dundas Shamrocks) and STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE 28 (George Ayoub 2, Azzam Krayem, Rio Rajah, Jamal Tabbah tries; 4 goals) Patrick Bayer, Marcus El-Chaar, Lachlan Mundy, Liam Alex Conti ( Concord Bur defeated CONCORD BURWOOD PINK 18 (Joseph Matta, Chev Wenham, Danny Sukkar tries; 3 goals). Ballard, John-Paul Wehbe. Coach – Matthew Curmi wood Wolves) Player of the Match – Jamal Tabbah (Strathfield) STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE – George Ayoub, Rachid El CONCORD BURWOOD PINK – Chev Wenham, Isaac Ayoub, Sayadi, Abdelrahim Elwazzi, Omar Hebous, Kaled Karim, Anthony Alam, Oscar Salameh, Marcus McTaggart, Joseph Sione Kolopeaua, Azzam Krayem, Azzam Krayem, John Beshara, Joseph Matta (captain), John Paul Tannous, Ravulo Narabe, Rio Rajah, Jamal Tabbah, Bilal Tabbah, Lenati Benjamin Moore, Christian Rodrigues, Benjamin Matta, Zion Vuiyale. Coach – Fouad Hebous Burgess, Lachlan Jones, Richard Kim. Coach – Michael Rodrigues

St Charles Holy Cross Rhinos Play er of the Match Player of the Match Nick Clemson (St Charles) Patrick Felice (Holy Cross) Under 11 Division 3 – John Robertson Trophy Under 12 Division 2 – Chook Fraser Trophy ST CHARLES 30 (Nick Clemson 2, Jayden Haimovitch, Baxter Torrance, Daniel Velder tries; 5 goals) HOLY CROSS RHINOS 22 (Patrick Felice 3, Ben Karakasis tries; 3 goals) defeated defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK 18 (Xavier Kenniff 2, Thanassi Chriss tries; 3 goals) CARLINGFORD COUGARS 10 (Samuel Sherlock, Anthony Yammouni tries; 1 goal). Player of the Match – Nick Clemson (St Charles) Player of the Match – Patrick Felice (Holy Cross) ST CHARLES – Michael Gordon, Patrick Carey, Jayden LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Jonathan Kerpiniotis, HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Patrick Babington, Luca Boyd, Sam CARLINGFORD COUGARS – Charbel Zreiby, Liam Newby, Haimovitch, Max Lagane, James Cardno, Daniel Velder, Luke Angus Slater, Hunter Drysdale, Jams Glastras, Jonny Devine, Byatt, Alex Casale, Aidan Christie, Maxwell Elias, Daniel Samuel Sherlock, Jacob Taylor, Leo Herring (captain), Marchant, Nick Clemson (captain), Desmond Malone, Baxter William Fitzpatrick, Xavier Kenniff, Stanley Hickey, Samuel Fazzino, Patrick Felice, Alex Fisk, Hamish Gordon, Benjamin Jackson Wahbe, Mitchell Lansdown, Connor Fouracre, Torrance, Daniel Wairau, Tom Petherbridge. Coach – Rod Miller, Benjamin Gainsford, Alexander Patterson, Jai Dillon, Karakasis, Giulio Mesiti, Kearnu Mila, Luca Moujalli, Zak Anthony Yammouni, Joseph Hayek, Jack White, Charlie Clemson Thanassi Chriss, Tyriq Kauri, Kade Rolf, William Levi. Coach – Murphy, Marcus Pisano, Luca Pozzolungo, JK Rauqe. Coach Moyhayet, Jaavid Jonaidi, Riley O'Neill, Harrison Graham, Frank Dunne – Matt Fisk Liam Bissett (vice-captain), Jean-Paul Kawtal, Morgan Keep.

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Under 12 Division 1 – F. W. Walsh Troph CONCORD BURWOOD CHARCOAL 12 (Alex Conti 2 tries; 2 goals) drew with DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 12 (Joseph Raad, Lucas Sassen tries; 2 goals) after extra time (Joint Premiers). Player of the Match – Joseph Raad (Dundas)

CONCORD BURWOOD CHARCOAL – Michael Nassar, Thomas Kosmas, Garry James Young, Levi Moon, Alex Conti (captain), Luka Matek, Justin Miletic, Grisham Vaega Malla, Epeli Leao, Preston Huihahau, Mark Tannous, Jordan Dunn- Reupena, Joseph Matta, Lukas Barhoum, Brooklyn Taupau Iona, Harry Phillips, Matthew Aitchison. Coach – John Tannous Strathfield Raiders White Player of the Match DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Joshua Resende, Jay Deayton, Jamal T Jim Jnr Rizk, Jonah Watson, Jau Dorahy, Joseph Raad, abbah (Strathfield) Lucas Sassen, Henry Langford, Cooper Frain, George Mansour, Raymond Ghalloub, Raymond Wehbe (captain), Under 11 Division 2 – Dally Messenger Trophy Raymond Whebe (Dundas Shamrocks) and STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE 28 (George Ayoub 2, Azzam Krayem, Rio Rajah, Jamal Tabbah tries; 4 goals) Patrick Bayer, Marcus El-Chaar, Lachlan Mundy, Liam Alex Conti ( Concord Bur defeated CONCORD BURWOOD PINK 18 (Joseph Matta, Chev Wenham, Danny Sukkar tries; 3 goals). Ballard, John-Paul Wehbe. Coach – Matthew Curmi wood Wolves) Player of the Match – Jamal Tabbah (Strathfield) STRATHFIELD RAIDERS WHITE – George Ayoub, Rachid El CONCORD BURWOOD PINK – Chev Wenham, Isaac Ayoub, Sayadi, Abdelrahim Elwazzi, Omar Hebous, Kaled Karim, Anthony Alam, Oscar Salameh, Marcus McTaggart, Joseph Sione Kolopeaua, Azzam Krayem, Azzam Krayem, John Beshara, Joseph Matta (captain), John Paul Tannous, Ravulo Narabe, Rio Rajah, Jamal Tabbah, Bilal Tabbah, Lenati Benjamin Moore, Christian Rodrigues, Benjamin Matta, Zion Vuiyale. Coach – Fouad Hebous Burgess, Lachlan Jones, Richard Kim. Coach – Michael Rodrigues

St Charles Holy Cross Rhinos Play er of the Match Player of the Match Nick Clemson (St Charles) Patrick Felice (Holy Cross) Under 11 Division 3 – John Robertson Trophy Under 12 Division 2 – Chook Fraser Trophy ST CHARLES 30 (Nick Clemson 2, Jayden Haimovitch, Baxter Torrance, Daniel Velder tries; 5 goals) HOLY CROSS RHINOS 22 (Patrick Felice 3, Ben Karakasis tries; 3 goals) defeated defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK 18 (Xavier Kenniff 2, Thanassi Chriss tries; 3 goals) CARLINGFORD COUGARS 10 (Samuel Sherlock, Anthony Yammouni tries; 1 goal). Player of the Match – Nick Clemson (St Charles) Player of the Match – Patrick Felice (Holy Cross) ST CHARLES – Michael Gordon, Patrick Carey, Jayden LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Jonathan Kerpiniotis, HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Patrick Babington, Luca Boyd, Sam CARLINGFORD COUGARS – Charbel Zreiby, Liam Newby, Haimovitch, Max Lagane, James Cardno, Daniel Velder, Luke Angus Slater, Hunter Drysdale, Jams Glastras, Jonny Devine, Byatt, Alex Casale, Aidan Christie, Maxwell Elias, Daniel Samuel Sherlock, Jacob Taylor, Leo Herring (captain), Marchant, Nick Clemson (captain), Desmond Malone, Baxter William Fitzpatrick, Xavier Kenniff, Stanley Hickey, Samuel Fazzino, Patrick Felice, Alex Fisk, Hamish Gordon, Benjamin Jackson Wahbe, Mitchell Lansdown, Connor Fouracre, Torrance, Daniel Wairau, Tom Petherbridge. Coach – Rod Miller, Benjamin Gainsford, Alexander Patterson, Jai Dillon, Karakasis, Giulio Mesiti, Kearnu Mila, Luca Moujalli, Zak Anthony Yammouni, Joseph Hayek, Jack White, Charlie Clemson Thanassi Chriss, Tyriq Kauri, Kade Rolf, William Levi. Coach – Murphy, Marcus Pisano, Luca Pozzolungo, JK Rauqe. Coach Moyhayet, Jaavid Jonaidi, Riley O'Neill, Harrison Graham, Frank Dunne – Matt Fisk Liam Bissett (vice-captain), Jean-Paul Kawtal, Morgan Keep.

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Concord Burwood Pink De La Salle Caringbah Player of the Match Matthew Aitchison ( Concord Burwood) Under 12 Division 3 – Chris Karas Trophy Under 15 South Eastern Gold CONCORD BURWOOD PINK 24 (Matthew Aitchison 4, Nicholas Kalache tries; 2 goals) DE LA SALLE CARINGBAH 40 (Sam Jinks 2, Kobie Wilson 2, Rhys Downs, James Stortenbeker, Te Wehi Taitere tries; defeated BONDI UNITED 16 (Patrick Hall 2, Darcy Lawler tries; 2 goals) Liam Sutton 6 goals) defeated CONCORD BURWOOD 12 (Niu Samata, Tafeuni Vea tries; Turoa Williams 2 goals). Player of the Match – Matthew Aitchison (Concord Burwood) CONCORD BURWOOD PINK – Jacob Abbas, Jeremy BONDI UNITED – Patrick Hall (captain), Joel Browne, Billy DE LA SALLE CARINGBAH – Chaz Jarvis (captain), Ty Curran, CONCORD BURWOOD – Charlie Brunton, Semisi Foliaki, Cristaldi, Anthony Alam, Zach Narayan, Jake Brown, Joseph Smidmore, Jacob Wineberg, James Goonan, Douglas Te Wehi Waitere, Rhys Downs, Kage Dwyer, Cullen Whetu, Tafeuni Vea, Turoa Williams, William Costelloe, Max Phillips, Bechara, Joseph Matta, Daniel Bruce, Moran Abou-Antoun, Howard, Darcy Lawler, Harrison Schneier, Finn Tyson, Toby Liam Sutton, Anthony Veolski, Kobie Wilson, Ben Mabon, Christian Jardim, Braidon Brito, Jack Logan, William Abou- Nicholas Kalache, Anthony Maklouf, Will Migliaccio, Joshua Toseland-Blackburn, Oliver Dudley-Smith, Ryan Green, Lachlan Woodger, Sam Jinks, Adam Singleton, Zane Watson, Arrage, Joseph Hayek, Sofele Langi, Brandon Tumeth Montebello-Rapicano, Aiden Cassaniti, Tevita Vea, Christian Thomas Edwards, Jason Strum, Koby Ternel. Coach – Steph Dane Grant, Cody Layton, Kai Raper, Lachlan Manna, Oscar (captain), Niu Samata, Jordan Roumanous, Joseph Nohra, Rogrigues, Oscar Salameh, Peter Sukkar, Matthew Aitchison. Dupas Catton, James Stortenbeker. Coach – Trent Anderson Matileo Tokelau, Joseph Isaac, Jean-Paul Boulos. Coach – Coach – Lina Rapicano Mark Tumeth & Zafir Maslo

Concord Burwood Dundas Shamrocks

Under 14 South Eastern Gold Under 15 South Eastern Silver CONCORD BURWOOD 40 (Tony Sukkar 3, Max Jorgensen 3, Dimitri Tselis, Jack Windsor tries; DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 12 (Darcy Brettle, Nicholas Parkes tries; Brettle 2 goals) defeated Jorgensen 4 goals) defeated BONDI UNITED GOLD 6 (Lachlan Smith try; Josh Durkin goal). HOLY CROSS RHINOS 6 (Richard Jenkins-Peters try; Matthew Durkin goal).

CONCORD BURWOOD – Reece Winston, Manus Bailey, BONDI UNITED GOLD – Dane Towns, Lachlan Smith, Jack DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – William Hickey, Jarod Wright, Jai HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Brody Howard, Kobi Mills, Tully Harry Samaha, Max Jorgensen, Dante Lanzafame, Jonathan Ringrose, Noah Kulcsar, Sam Lodge, Josh Durkin, Leon Sillars, Sean Taylor, Logan Zhang, Darcy Brettle, Tobey Lewis, Kidman, Zachary Sheerin, Bailey Murphy, Matthew Durkin, Ibrahim, Levi Conti, Jacob Matta (captain), Zachary Bruce, Bakis, Cade Lacey, Tom Marr, Will Johnson, Pat Hoggett, Antoine El Halabi, Hayden Eato, Mataele Fifita, Michael Ryan Swain, Jack MacGillicuddy, Richard Jenkins-Peters, Jack Windsor, Tony Sukkar, Ashtyn Bell, John Melia, Louis Lucius Cappadonna, Michael Abdow (captain), Charlie Geddes, Josh Featherstone, Christian Abal (captain), David Jack Karakasis, Mason Wheelhouse, Cohen Andrews-Webb, D'Arrigo, Luca Robert Mancuso, Dimitri Tselis, Adam Mehrez, Nowlan, Matt Babbage, Max Harrison, Jasper Doyle, Jesse Nehme, Elie Nammour, Mark Morcos, Son Min Ryu, Nicholas Reagan Watts, Thomas Allsopp, Daniel Bettridge, Nathan Anthony Kelly, Hamza Khan, Matthew Ibrahim. Coach – Dave Sonego, Jack Rigg. Coach – Paul Abrahams Parkes, Ryan Li. Coach – Ian Geddes Elias, Liam Gordon, Jay Kosmatos, Logan Mei, Tony Nader, Durbin Jonah Tuilata. Coach – Grant Wheelhouse

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Concord Burwood Pink De La Salle Caringbah Player of the Match Matthew Aitchison ( Concord Burwood) Under 12 Division 3 – Chris Karas Trophy Under 15 South Eastern Gold CONCORD BURWOOD PINK 24 (Matthew Aitchison 4, Nicholas Kalache tries; 2 goals) DE LA SALLE CARINGBAH 40 (Sam Jinks 2, Kobie Wilson 2, Rhys Downs, James Stortenbeker, Te Wehi Taitere tries; defeated BONDI UNITED 16 (Patrick Hall 2, Darcy Lawler tries; 2 goals) Liam Sutton 6 goals) defeated CONCORD BURWOOD 12 (Niu Samata, Tafeuni Vea tries; Turoa Williams 2 goals). Player of the Match – Matthew Aitchison (Concord Burwood) CONCORD BURWOOD PINK – Jacob Abbas, Jeremy BONDI UNITED – Patrick Hall (captain), Joel Browne, Billy DE LA SALLE CARINGBAH – Chaz Jarvis (captain), Ty Curran, CONCORD BURWOOD – Charlie Brunton, Semisi Foliaki, Cristaldi, Anthony Alam, Zach Narayan, Jake Brown, Joseph Smidmore, Jacob Wineberg, James Goonan, Douglas Te Wehi Waitere, Rhys Downs, Kage Dwyer, Cullen Whetu, Tafeuni Vea, Turoa Williams, William Costelloe, Max Phillips, Bechara, Joseph Matta, Daniel Bruce, Moran Abou-Antoun, Howard, Darcy Lawler, Harrison Schneier, Finn Tyson, Toby Liam Sutton, Anthony Veolski, Kobie Wilson, Ben Mabon, Christian Jardim, Braidon Brito, Jack Logan, William Abou- Nicholas Kalache, Anthony Maklouf, Will Migliaccio, Joshua Toseland-Blackburn, Oliver Dudley-Smith, Ryan Green, Lachlan Woodger, Sam Jinks, Adam Singleton, Zane Watson, Arrage, Joseph Hayek, Sofele Langi, Brandon Tumeth Montebello-Rapicano, Aiden Cassaniti, Tevita Vea, Christian Thomas Edwards, Jason Strum, Koby Ternel. Coach – Steph Dane Grant, Cody Layton, Kai Raper, Lachlan Manna, Oscar (captain), Niu Samata, Jordan Roumanous, Joseph Nohra, Rogrigues, Oscar Salameh, Peter Sukkar, Matthew Aitchison. Dupas Catton, James Stortenbeker. Coach – Trent Anderson Matileo Tokelau, Joseph Isaac, Jean-Paul Boulos. Coach – Coach – Lina Rapicano Mark Tumeth & Zafir Maslo

Concord Burwood Dundas Shamrocks

Under 14 South Eastern Gold Under 15 South Eastern Silver CONCORD BURWOOD 40 (Tony Sukkar 3, Max Jorgensen 3, Dimitri Tselis, Jack Windsor tries; DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 12 (Darcy Brettle, Nicholas Parkes tries; Brettle 2 goals) defeated Jorgensen 4 goals) defeated BONDI UNITED GOLD 6 (Lachlan Smith try; Josh Durkin goal). HOLY CROSS RHINOS 6 (Richard Jenkins-Peters try; Matthew Durkin goal).

CONCORD BURWOOD – Reece Winston, Manus Bailey, BONDI UNITED GOLD – Dane Towns, Lachlan Smith, Jack DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – William Hickey, Jarod Wright, Jai HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Brody Howard, Kobi Mills, Tully Harry Samaha, Max Jorgensen, Dante Lanzafame, Jonathan Ringrose, Noah Kulcsar, Sam Lodge, Josh Durkin, Leon Sillars, Sean Taylor, Logan Zhang, Darcy Brettle, Tobey Lewis, Kidman, Zachary Sheerin, Bailey Murphy, Matthew Durkin, Ibrahim, Levi Conti, Jacob Matta (captain), Zachary Bruce, Bakis, Cade Lacey, Tom Marr, Will Johnson, Pat Hoggett, Antoine El Halabi, Hayden Eato, Mataele Fifita, Michael Ryan Swain, Jack MacGillicuddy, Richard Jenkins-Peters, Jack Windsor, Tony Sukkar, Ashtyn Bell, John Melia, Louis Lucius Cappadonna, Michael Abdow (captain), Charlie Geddes, Josh Featherstone, Christian Abal (captain), David Jack Karakasis, Mason Wheelhouse, Cohen Andrews-Webb, D'Arrigo, Luca Robert Mancuso, Dimitri Tselis, Adam Mehrez, Nowlan, Matt Babbage, Max Harrison, Jasper Doyle, Jesse Nehme, Elie Nammour, Mark Morcos, Son Min Ryu, Nicholas Reagan Watts, Thomas Allsopp, Daniel Bettridge, Nathan Anthony Kelly, Hamza Khan, Matthew Ibrahim. Coach – Dave Sonego, Jack Rigg. Coach – Paul Abrahams Parkes, Ryan Li. Coach – Ian Geddes Elias, Liam Gordon, Jay Kosmatos, Logan Mei, Tony Nader, Durbin Jonah Tuilata. Coach – Grant Wheelhouse

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North Ryde Hawks Paddington Colts

Under 16 North Eastern Silver Combined Under 17 Gold NORTH RYDE HAWKS 22 (Bilal Farache, Jihad Farache, Luke Greenland, Marcus Romeo tries; Greenland 3 goals) PADDINGTON COLTS 22 defeated NEWTOWN JUNIOR JETS BLUE 14. defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS 12 (Malachi Matoe 2 tries; Lachlan De Gioia 2 goals). NORTH RYDE HAWKS – James Bragg, Niko Kipelainen, LEICHHARDT WANDERERS – Adrian Ferro, Jack Bauer-Laier, PADDINGTON COLTS – Jordan Swann, Ky Hill, Max Johnson, NEWTOWN JUNIOR JETS BLUE – Abbas Alaouie, Abraham Maxwell Clift, Darcy Donoghue, Bilal Farache, Riley Price Yannick Bulckens, Aiden Clark, Alex Colazzo, Lachlan De Mason Ward, Faima Matila, Michael Coleman, Thoimas Giles Sullivan, Benjamin Jabbour, Christian Patolo-Vitale, Darcy (captain), Luke Greenland, Tyler Griffiths, Marcus Romeo, Luke Gioia, Samuel Dennis, Ryan Douglas, Daire Filitonga, Harrison (captain), Marco Moretti, Kobe Rugless, Logan Muir, Chase Shum-Cottrell, Jackson Matthews, John Dodds, Kaylib Nicholas, Timothy St John, Hayden Stoddern, Joel Price, Jack Henson, Flynn Leaver, Daniel Losurdo, Malaki Matoe, Oskar Spyroulias, Maile Haumono, Josh Harsanyi, Tom Ball, Jake Savage, Kyle Wasson, Lee Tanoi, Logan Aldridge, Maikeli Curd, Jihad Farache, Jordan Poole, James Eagles, Cameron Matos, Michael Morgan, Luis Quagliero, Alexander Rumi, Boskovski, Dylan Giles, Jared Prosser, Mikey Apikotoa, Lathan Maumanunitoga, Manaaki Sassine, Michael Drakoulis, Peter Georgievski, Shameek Sahni, Helmut Baschleben, Joshua Benjamin Saad, Benjamin Salmon, Sebastian Stivaletta, Hutchinson-Walters. Coach – Peter Giles Mamouzelos, Ratu Timoci Vesikula, Saelsi Malu, Spyridon Parker, Nathan Moujalli. Coach – Dean Price Matthew Tuhetoka, Stefan Vasiliou, Ryan Wardle-Neilson, Korras, Tevita Taumoepenu, William Mailangi, Blaine Sines, Lachlan Large. Coach – Jeremy Barnett Aaron Flood.

Holy Cross Rhinos Concord Burwood

Under 16 North Eastern Gold Eastern Under 18 Girls HOLY CROSS RHINOS 20 (Mark Zacharias, Luke Friscan, Harry Le Boursicot, Jayme Elias, Zane Camroux tries) CONCORD BURWOOD 42 (Annastacia Shum 2, Anastasha Ali-Mateai, Tiana Fasavalu-Fa'amausili, Filomina Hanisi, defeated PADDINGTON COLTS 4 (Vaiala Tamati try). Sela Masila, Tania Naividi, Litiana Smith Warwick tries; Akira Kelly 4, Fasavalu-Fa'amausili goals) defeated EAGLE VALE ST ANDREWS 10 (Bianca Cornwell, Sophie Curtain tries; Emily Curtain goal). HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Brian Abdennour, Alex Beatty, PADDINGTON COLTS – Samuel Anjoul, Ronald Volkman, CONCORD BURWOOD – Akira Kelly, Sela Mesila, Litiana EAGLE VALE ST ANDREWS – Bianca Cornwell, Brooke Gray, Thomas Brown, Jordan Cassaniti, Zane Camroux, Dylan Joshua Bowen, Jack Gillard, Michael Tannous (captain), Smith Warwick, Tiana Fasavalu Fa'amausili, Kelera Tuiqali, Chelsea Jones, Cleopatra Carreno, Destiny Vaele, Emily Cowin, Dean-Lucas Efthimiou, Jayme Elias, Luke Friscan, Braydon Guyen, Paul Generakis, Dylan Williams, Stefan Filomina Hanisi, Tangikina Hanisi (captain), Annastacia Shum, Curtain, Faith Tufuga, Gaibriella Gray, Isata Jalloh, Keighley Jayden Lawandos, Harry Le Boursicot, Mathew Maroun, Alex Moscarello, Vaiala Tamati, Zayn Wilkins (vice-captain), Nathan Taina Naividi, Anastasha Ali-Mateai, Samantha Sarkis, Tarlington, Marisa Posiano, Maya Lockwood, Mereana Noble, Nikolas Papadopoulos, Ray Raad, Isaac Rosario, Vigliante, Shameel Kazimierek, Patrick Gooley, Patrick Fatafehi Hanisi. Coach – Ajay Vaivaka McManus-Ta'Ase, Michelle Katoa, Pauline Lee, Sarah Lachlan Waller, Cougar Wheeler, George Youssef, Mark O'Sullivan, Aparosa Kurucake, Stanley Halaholo, Corey Ross, Johnson, Sophie Curtain. Zacharias. Coach – Michael Abdennour Stevie Tabua. Coach – Brett Gillard

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North Ryde Hawks Paddington Colts

Under 16 North Eastern Silver Combined Under 17 Gold NORTH RYDE HAWKS 22 (Bilal Farache, Jihad Farache, Luke Greenland, Marcus Romeo tries; Greenland 3 goals) PADDINGTON COLTS 22 defeated NEWTOWN JUNIOR JETS BLUE 14. defeated LEICHHARDT WANDERERS 12 (Malachi Matoe 2 tries; Lachlan De Gioia 2 goals). NORTH RYDE HAWKS – James Bragg, Niko Kipelainen, LEICHHARDT WANDERERS – Adrian Ferro, Jack Bauer-Laier, PADDINGTON COLTS – Jordan Swann, Ky Hill, Max Johnson, NEWTOWN JUNIOR JETS BLUE – Abbas Alaouie, Abraham Maxwell Clift, Darcy Donoghue, Bilal Farache, Riley Price Yannick Bulckens, Aiden Clark, Alex Colazzo, Lachlan De Mason Ward, Faima Matila, Michael Coleman, Thoimas Giles Sullivan, Benjamin Jabbour, Christian Patolo-Vitale, Darcy (captain), Luke Greenland, Tyler Griffiths, Marcus Romeo, Luke Gioia, Samuel Dennis, Ryan Douglas, Daire Filitonga, Harrison (captain), Marco Moretti, Kobe Rugless, Logan Muir, Chase Shum-Cottrell, Jackson Matthews, John Dodds, Kaylib Nicholas, Timothy St John, Hayden Stoddern, Joel Price, Jack Henson, Flynn Leaver, Daniel Losurdo, Malaki Matoe, Oskar Spyroulias, Maile Haumono, Josh Harsanyi, Tom Ball, Jake Savage, Kyle Wasson, Lee Tanoi, Logan Aldridge, Maikeli Curd, Jihad Farache, Jordan Poole, James Eagles, Cameron Matos, Michael Morgan, Luis Quagliero, Alexander Rumi, Boskovski, Dylan Giles, Jared Prosser, Mikey Apikotoa, Lathan Maumanunitoga, Manaaki Sassine, Michael Drakoulis, Peter Georgievski, Shameek Sahni, Helmut Baschleben, Joshua Benjamin Saad, Benjamin Salmon, Sebastian Stivaletta, Hutchinson-Walters. Coach – Peter Giles Mamouzelos, Ratu Timoci Vesikula, Saelsi Malu, Spyridon Parker, Nathan Moujalli. Coach – Dean Price Matthew Tuhetoka, Stefan Vasiliou, Ryan Wardle-Neilson, Korras, Tevita Taumoepenu, William Mailangi, Blaine Sines, Lachlan Large. Coach – Jeremy Barnett Aaron Flood.

Holy Cross Rhinos Concord Burwood

Under 16 North Eastern Gold Eastern Under 18 Girls HOLY CROSS RHINOS 20 (Mark Zacharias, Luke Friscan, Harry Le Boursicot, Jayme Elias, Zane Camroux tries) CONCORD BURWOOD 42 (Annastacia Shum 2, Anastasha Ali-Mateai, Tiana Fasavalu-Fa'amausili, Filomina Hanisi, defeated PADDINGTON COLTS 4 (Vaiala Tamati try). Sela Masila, Tania Naividi, Litiana Smith Warwick tries; Akira Kelly 4, Fasavalu-Fa'amausili goals) defeated EAGLE VALE ST ANDREWS 10 (Bianca Cornwell, Sophie Curtain tries; Emily Curtain goal). HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Brian Abdennour, Alex Beatty, PADDINGTON COLTS – Samuel Anjoul, Ronald Volkman, CONCORD BURWOOD – Akira Kelly, Sela Mesila, Litiana EAGLE VALE ST ANDREWS – Bianca Cornwell, Brooke Gray, Thomas Brown, Jordan Cassaniti, Zane Camroux, Dylan Joshua Bowen, Jack Gillard, Michael Tannous (captain), Smith Warwick, Tiana Fasavalu Fa'amausili, Kelera Tuiqali, Chelsea Jones, Cleopatra Carreno, Destiny Vaele, Emily Cowin, Dean-Lucas Efthimiou, Jayme Elias, Luke Friscan, Braydon Guyen, Paul Generakis, Dylan Williams, Stefan Filomina Hanisi, Tangikina Hanisi (captain), Annastacia Shum, Curtain, Faith Tufuga, Gaibriella Gray, Isata Jalloh, Keighley Jayden Lawandos, Harry Le Boursicot, Mathew Maroun, Alex Moscarello, Vaiala Tamati, Zayn Wilkins (vice-captain), Nathan Taina Naividi, Anastasha Ali-Mateai, Samantha Sarkis, Tarlington, Marisa Posiano, Maya Lockwood, Mereana Noble, Nikolas Papadopoulos, Ray Raad, Isaac Rosario, Vigliante, Shameel Kazimierek, Patrick Gooley, Patrick Fatafehi Hanisi. Coach – Ajay Vaivaka McManus-Ta'Ase, Michelle Katoa, Pauline Lee, Sarah Lachlan Waller, Cougar Wheeler, George Youssef, Mark O'Sullivan, Aparosa Kurucake, Stanley Halaholo, Corey Ross, Johnson, Sophie Curtain. Zacharias. Coach – Michael Abdennour Stevie Tabua. Coach – Brett Gillard

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Concord Burwood Wolves Ryde-Eastwood Hawks

South Eastern Under 13 Silver Combined Under 20 Gold KINGSGROVE COLTS 26 defeated CONCORD BURWOOD 20 at H V Evatt Park. EAST HILLS 20 defeated RYDE EASTWOOD 14 at Belmore Oval.

KINGSGROVE COLTS – Steve Wehbe, Charlie Kazzi, Tane CONCORD BURWOOD – Jacob Ah Lam, John Paul Catalano EAST HILLS – Charbel Aoun, Bradley Cousins, Bainivalu RYDE EASTWOOD – Josh Rizk, Reggie Alofipo, Ethan Wilson, Emir Al-Attaar, Kyan Perez, Setefano Sele, Julius (captain), Ronan Coombes, Bradley Costelloe, Felix De Barry, Duwai, Tristan Evans-Tsoi, Mitchell Gray, John Herlihy, Phenix Mokoia, Angelo Panambalana (captain), Ben Fisiilose, Ben Mautama-Latu, Dimitri Antonio, Charlie Buda, Jose Da Palma Jai De Lisser-Howarth, Billy-Sean Epiha, Nour Kalache- Kasimausi, James Khouri, Matthew Mesann, Dyllan Ott, Stevanovic, Max Burey, Jayden Hughes, Rocco Battagliolo, Rosa, Joel Ajaka, Lotu Hausia, Georgia Vouros, Hussein Chamoun, James Kim, Patrick Manu, Mattahias Matangi, Austyn Pera, Zane Rifai, Damien Rowles, Jack Ryan, Benjamin Harrison Leonard, Angus McElroy (vice-captain), Dennis Hammoud, Dean Yacoel, Mohammed Salami, Jesse Saidi, Maddox Rosenberg, Christian Sarkis, Xavier Taurerewa-Yucel, Sapati, Jerome Taulaga, Harrison Teritaiti, Dylan Trew, Salesi Mataia, Kobe Thorson, Brad Davoren Whereat, Blake Layton, Mohammed El-Najjar, Billy Arena. Caleb Thompson, Michael Nassar. Coach – Tony Iannitti Vi. Uellington Seve, Callum Ellis, Jesse Allan, Josh Condon, Abdalla Mattar, Shannon Condon, Tallis Smith, Billy Stapleton, Will Lawson, Wes Alofi. Coach – Nick Hyde

Holy Cross Rhinos

South Eastern Under 13 Gold HOLY CROSS RHINOS 12 defeated KURNELL STINGRAYS 10 at Shark Park.

HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Adrian Atriano-Bortolin, Rory KURNELL STINGRAYS – Isaiah Whetu, Dylan Fraser, Harry Davison, Luke Elias, Darcy Fletcher, Patrick Gatt, Angus Samuel, Bryce Sait, Kalan Ngaika, Harry Caughlan, Max Gobran, Jayden Harris, Bryan Jorgensen, Nicholas Koutzelas, Liddell, Angus Juffermans, Chevy Stewart, Brayden Ward, Keenan Lawandos, Tyler Mei, Christian Moussa, Benjamin James McConnell, William Hillyer, Jacob Sant, Micah Bishop, Noble, Charles O'Kane, Levon Ozbenian, Sebastian Troy Whicket. Ozbenian, Bronson Ward, Nathan Warner, Patrick Young, Henry Ryan. Coach – Peter Moujalli

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Concord Burwood Wolves Ryde-Eastwood Hawks

South Eastern Under 13 Silver Combined Under 20 Gold KINGSGROVE COLTS 26 defeated CONCORD BURWOOD 20 at H V Evatt Park. EAST HILLS 20 defeated RYDE EASTWOOD 14 at Belmore Oval.

KINGSGROVE COLTS – Steve Wehbe, Charlie Kazzi, Tane CONCORD BURWOOD – Jacob Ah Lam, John Paul Catalano EAST HILLS – Charbel Aoun, Bradley Cousins, Bainivalu RYDE EASTWOOD – Josh Rizk, Reggie Alofipo, Ethan Wilson, Emir Al-Attaar, Kyan Perez, Setefano Sele, Julius (captain), Ronan Coombes, Bradley Costelloe, Felix De Barry, Duwai, Tristan Evans-Tsoi, Mitchell Gray, John Herlihy, Phenix Mokoia, Angelo Panambalana (captain), Ben Fisiilose, Ben Mautama-Latu, Dimitri Antonio, Charlie Buda, Jose Da Palma Jai De Lisser-Howarth, Billy-Sean Epiha, Nour Kalache- Kasimausi, James Khouri, Matthew Mesann, Dyllan Ott, Stevanovic, Max Burey, Jayden Hughes, Rocco Battagliolo, Rosa, Joel Ajaka, Lotu Hausia, Georgia Vouros, Hussein Chamoun, James Kim, Patrick Manu, Mattahias Matangi, Austyn Pera, Zane Rifai, Damien Rowles, Jack Ryan, Benjamin Harrison Leonard, Angus McElroy (vice-captain), Dennis Hammoud, Dean Yacoel, Mohammed Salami, Jesse Saidi, Maddox Rosenberg, Christian Sarkis, Xavier Taurerewa-Yucel, Sapati, Jerome Taulaga, Harrison Teritaiti, Dylan Trew, Salesi Mataia, Kobe Thorson, Brad Davoren Whereat, Blake Layton, Mohammed El-Najjar, Billy Arena. Caleb Thompson, Michael Nassar. Coach – Tony Iannitti Vi. Uellington Seve, Callum Ellis, Jesse Allan, Josh Condon, Abdalla Mattar, Shannon Condon, Tallis Smith, Billy Stapleton, Will Lawson, Wes Alofi. Coach – Nick Hyde

Holy Cross Rhinos

South Eastern Under 13 Gold HOLY CROSS RHINOS 12 defeated KURNELL STINGRAYS 10 at Shark Park.

HOLY CROSS RHINOS – Adrian Atriano-Bortolin, Rory KURNELL STINGRAYS – Isaiah Whetu, Dylan Fraser, Harry Davison, Luke Elias, Darcy Fletcher, Patrick Gatt, Angus Samuel, Bryce Sait, Kalan Ngaika, Harry Caughlan, Max Gobran, Jayden Harris, Bryan Jorgensen, Nicholas Koutzelas, Liddell, Angus Juffermans, Chevy Stewart, Brayden Ward, Keenan Lawandos, Tyler Mei, Christian Moussa, Benjamin James McConnell, William Hillyer, Jacob Sant, Micah Bishop, Noble, Charles O'Kane, Levon Ozbenian, Sebastian Troy Whicket. Ozbenian, Bronson Ward, Nathan Warner, Patrick Young, Henry Ryan. Coach – Peter Moujalli

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Dundas Shamrocks & Carlingford Cougars Concord Burwood

BEN ELIAS SHIELD – U6s, U7s & U8s GALA COMPETITION Robbie Farah Challenge – U9s Gala Competition Strathfield Raiders claimed the Under 8 Ben Elias Shield for 2018 in a wonderful day hosted by Holy Cross Rhinos. Concord Burwood have been crowned Robbie Farah Challenge winners for 2018 after defeating defending champions Strathfield 11-3 in the final at Blackmore Oval. Brendan Leano starred for the Raiders, claiming the Player of the Final award, while Lorima Sue Sue from Leichhardt Juniors took out the Player of the Day for the Under 8s competition. The Wolves were the strongest side out of Pool A, defeating hosts Leichhardt Wanderers (12-0), Dundas Shamrocks (4-2), Carlingford Cougars (11-3) and Holy Cross Rhinos (7-3) on their way to the final. In the Under 6s, Asher Pascoe took home the Player of the Day award, while in the Under 7s, Blake Stapleton from North Ryde Hawks won Player of the Day. Strathfield looked destined to defend their title won in 2017 after winning all four of their Pool B games but were stopped by the Wolves in the final. Over 500 kids from clubs in the Balmain and Sydney Roosters Districts took part in the day which has become one of the blue ribbon events on the Balmain Junior League calendar. Clovelly Crocodiles took home the Shield competition 11-4 over Dundas Shamrocks, while Holy Cross Rhinos won the Cup competition 8-7 against Bondi United. Congratulations to Holy Cross Rhinos on another successful event and thank you to all of 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, NSWRL and the guest of honour Ben POOL A POOL B Elias for their assistance and support of this gala day. Holy Cross Rhinos 7 5 Carlingford Cougars Strathfield Raiders 6 3 Leichhardt Juniors Leichhardt Wanderers 0 12 Concord Burwood North Ryde Hawks 0 9 Clovelly Crocodiles Ben Elias Shield Carlingford Cougars 5 8 Dundas Shamrocks Leichhardt Juniors 5 9 Bondi United Under 8 Champions – Strathfield Raiders Leichhardt Wanderers 2 8 Holy Cross Rhinos North Ryde Hawks 1 10 Strathfield Raiders Player of the Final – Brendan Leano (Strathfield Raiders) Concord Burwood 4 2 Dundas Shamrocks Clovelly Crocodiles 10 7 Bondi United Under 8 Player of the Day – Lorima Sue Sue (Leichhardt Juniors) Leichhardt Wanderers 6 7 Carlingford Cougars North Ryde Hawks 4 10 Leichhardt Juniors Under 7 Player of the Day – Blake Stapleton (North Ryde Hawks) Holy Cross Rhinos 10 10 Dundas Shamrocks Strathfield Raiders 7 4 Bondi United Under 6 Player of the Day – Asher Pascoe (Holy Cross Rhinos) Concord Burwood 11 3 Carlingford Cougars Clovelly Crocodiles 10 7 Leichhardt Juniors Leichhardt Wanderers 5 12 Dundas Shamrocks North Ryde Hawks 1 11 Bondi United Concord Burwood 7 3 Holy Cross Rhinos Clovelly Crocodiles 6 11 Strathfield Raiders

GRAND FINALS Robbie Farah Challenge – Concord Burwood 11 def Strathfield Raiders 3 Robbie Farah Shield – Clovelly Crocodiles 11 def Dundas Shamrocks 4 Robbie Farah Cup – Holy Cross Rhinos 8 def Bondi United 7

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Dundas Shamrocks & Carlingford Cougars Concord Burwood

BEN ELIAS SHIELD – U6s, U7s & U8s GALA COMPETITION Robbie Farah Challenge – U9s Gala Competition Strathfield Raiders claimed the Under 8 Ben Elias Shield for 2018 in a wonderful day hosted by Holy Cross Rhinos. Concord Burwood have been crowned Robbie Farah Challenge winners for 2018 after defeating defending champions Strathfield 11-3 in the final at Blackmore Oval. Brendan Leano starred for the Raiders, claiming the Player of the Final award, while Lorima Sue Sue from Leichhardt Juniors took out the Player of the Day for the Under 8s competition. The Wolves were the strongest side out of Pool A, defeating hosts Leichhardt Wanderers (12-0), Dundas Shamrocks (4-2), Carlingford Cougars (11-3) and Holy Cross Rhinos (7-3) on their way to the final. In the Under 6s, Asher Pascoe took home the Player of the Day award, while in the Under 7s, Blake Stapleton from North Ryde Hawks won Player of the Day. Strathfield looked destined to defend their title won in 2017 after winning all four of their Pool B games but were stopped by the Wolves in the final. Over 500 kids from clubs in the Balmain and Sydney Roosters Districts took part in the day which has become one of the blue ribbon events on the Balmain Junior League calendar. Clovelly Crocodiles took home the Shield competition 11-4 over Dundas Shamrocks, while Holy Cross Rhinos won the Cup competition 8-7 against Bondi United. Congratulations to Holy Cross Rhinos on another successful event and thank you to all of 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, NSWRL and the guest of honour Ben POOL A POOL B Elias for their assistance and support of this gala day. Holy Cross Rhinos 7 5 Carlingford Cougars Strathfield Raiders 6 3 Leichhardt Juniors Leichhardt Wanderers 0 12 Concord Burwood North Ryde Hawks 0 9 Clovelly Crocodiles Ben Elias Shield Carlingford Cougars 5 8 Dundas Shamrocks Leichhardt Juniors 5 9 Bondi United Under 8 Champions – Strathfield Raiders Leichhardt Wanderers 2 8 Holy Cross Rhinos North Ryde Hawks 1 10 Strathfield Raiders Player of the Final – Brendan Leano (Strathfield Raiders) Concord Burwood 4 2 Dundas Shamrocks Clovelly Crocodiles 10 7 Bondi United Under 8 Player of the Day – Lorima Sue Sue (Leichhardt Juniors) Leichhardt Wanderers 6 7 Carlingford Cougars North Ryde Hawks 4 10 Leichhardt Juniors Under 7 Player of the Day – Blake Stapleton (North Ryde Hawks) Holy Cross Rhinos 10 10 Dundas Shamrocks Strathfield Raiders 7 4 Bondi United Under 6 Player of the Day – Asher Pascoe (Holy Cross Rhinos) Concord Burwood 11 3 Carlingford Cougars Clovelly Crocodiles 10 7 Leichhardt Juniors Leichhardt Wanderers 5 12 Dundas Shamrocks North Ryde Hawks 1 11 Bondi United Concord Burwood 7 3 Holy Cross Rhinos Clovelly Crocodiles 6 11 Strathfield Raiders

GRAND FINALS Robbie Farah Challenge – Concord Burwood 11 def Strathfield Raiders 3 Robbie Farah Shield – Clovelly Crocodiles 11 def Dundas Shamrocks 4 Robbie Farah Cup – Holy Cross Rhinos 8 def Bondi United 7

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Clovelly Crocodiles Balmain Tigers U15 Development Squad

Mark O'Neill Shield – U10s Gala Competition BALMAIN TIGERS U15 NORTH COAST Clovelly Crocs captured the 2018 Mark O'Neill Shield U/10 Challenge Trophy with a hard fought battle 28 -24 victory over 2017 winners DEVELOPMENT TOUR Strathfield Raiders at Dundas Ovals. The Pre-season tournament once again showcased the districts upcoming talent on a glorious day hosted by Dundas Shamrocks. There The Balmain Tigers Under 15 Development Squad have once again returned home were powerhouse displays from Clovelly's Daniel Ibrahim and Kobi Siltala. with the Clae Webb Shield from their 2018 North Coast Tour. In the Cup final Leichhardt Wanderers defeated Bondi 24 – 4. Guided by Harold Matthews coach Ross Mignacca, the Tigers side defeated the Combined Ballina side 32-20 in the annual clash in honour of Ballina Seagulls product Once again Mark O'Neill was there to congratulate all the winners - we thank him and his family for his continued support of this annual & former Balmain Tigers player Clae Webb, who tragically lost his life in 2006. event and St. Patricks Marist College for their magnificent grounds. In their other game, the Tigers fell to the Gold Coast Titans Development Squad 16-10 Brandon T in a tight affair. umeth with Debbie and W ayne Webb Mark O'Neill Shield The team included Harold Matthews Coach's Award winner Brandon Tumeth (captain), as well as Concord Burwood Wolves Under 14 South Eastern Gold premiers Clovelly Crocs 28 def Strathfield Raiders 24 Levi Conti and Tony Sukkar. Man of the Match – Daniel Ibrahim (Clovelly Crocodiles) The full squad was: Man of the Series – Kobi Siltala (Clovelly Crocodiles) Watisoni Bogiso, Braiden Brito, Will Carroll, Levi Conti, Mataele Fifita, Semisi Foliaki, Christian Jardim, Richard Jenkins-Peters, Jack Logan, Joey Nohra, Jordan Roumanous, Tony Sukkar, Christopher Trad, Brandon Tumeth, Tefuni Vea, George Vournavas, Baily Mark O'Neill Cup Ward, Reagan Watts and Turoa Williams. Leichhardt Wanderers 24 def Bondi United 4

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Clovelly Crocodiles Balmain Tigers U15 Development Squad

Mark O'Neill Shield – U10s Gala Competition BALMAIN TIGERS U15 NORTH COAST Clovelly Crocs captured the 2018 Mark O'Neill Shield U/10 Challenge Trophy with a hard fought battle 28 -24 victory over 2017 winners DEVELOPMENT TOUR Strathfield Raiders at Dundas Ovals. The Pre-season tournament once again showcased the districts upcoming talent on a glorious day hosted by Dundas Shamrocks. There The Balmain Tigers Under 15 Development Squad have once again returned home were powerhouse displays from Clovelly's Daniel Ibrahim and Kobi Siltala. with the Clae Webb Shield from their 2018 North Coast Tour. In the Cup final Leichhardt Wanderers defeated Bondi 24 – 4. Guided by Harold Matthews coach Ross Mignacca, the Tigers side defeated the Combined Ballina side 32-20 in the annual clash in honour of Ballina Seagulls product Once again Mark O'Neill was there to congratulate all the winners - we thank him and his family for his continued support of this annual & former Balmain Tigers player Clae Webb, who tragically lost his life in 2006. event and St. Patricks Marist College for their magnificent grounds. In their other game, the Tigers fell to the Gold Coast Titans Development Squad 16-10 Brandon T in a tight affair. umeth with Debbie and W ayne Webb Mark O'Neill Shield The team included Harold Matthews Coach's Award winner Brandon Tumeth (captain), as well as Concord Burwood Wolves Under 14 South Eastern Gold premiers Clovelly Crocs 28 def Strathfield Raiders 24 Levi Conti and Tony Sukkar. Man of the Match – Daniel Ibrahim (Clovelly Crocodiles) The full squad was: Man of the Series – Kobi Siltala (Clovelly Crocodiles) Watisoni Bogiso, Braiden Brito, Will Carroll, Levi Conti, Mataele Fifita, Semisi Foliaki, Christian Jardim, Richard Jenkins-Peters, Jack Logan, Joey Nohra, Jordan Roumanous, Tony Sukkar, Christopher Trad, Brandon Tumeth, Tefuni Vea, George Vournavas, Baily Mark O'Neill Cup Ward, Reagan Watts and Turoa Williams. Leichhardt Wanderers 24 def Bondi United 4

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Athol Webster

Balmain DJRL are saddened to hear of the passing of Athol Webster. A Life Member of Balmain DJRL, Athol was a long serving committee member of the Balmain Police Boys junior club and also served on Balmain DJRL committees. He was a highly respected figure across a lifetime of rugby league service in the Balmain District. Our thoughts and condolences go to the Webster family at this difficult time. Bob Carroll

By Chris Karas

BALMAIN District Football Club is mourning the death of former director and long serving Junior League secretary Bob Carroll. A tireless voluntary worker and respected official in rugby league circles for more than 30 years and a proud Ryde Rotarian, Bob passed away in Westmead Hospital last Thursday (September 20) at the age of 81. He was a former president of the St Gerards Carlingford and St Patricks Dundas Junior Rugby League Clubs and was one of Balmain Junior League's longest serving secretaries – serving 12 seasons from 1983 to 1994. During that period with Bob at the helm, the Tigers won Jersey Flegg Cup premierships in 1984, 1988 and 1994 as well as reaching Cup Grand Finals in 1983, 1987 and 1989. Only the legendary Don Graham served more terms as secretary of the Balmain Junior League – an incredible 13 successive seasons from 1963 to 1975. A life member of the Balmain Junior League, Bob was a strong advocate for grassroots rugby league and gave outstanding service to St Gerards (now Carlingford Cougars) and St Patricks (now Dundas Shamrocks). His legacy was fostering the sport and helping attract healthy numbers throughout the age divisions and helping make the Balmain district the powerbase of the NSW Junior Rugby League. He served on the Balmain District Football Club board during the 1990s and watched his youngest son Bernard Carroll develop into a first grade forward with Balmain, chalking up 22 top grade appearances from 1992 to 1994. In recent years Bob enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sport. Only recently he watched his 15 year old grandson Will Carroll – a promising forward with Carlingford Cougars – in semi final action against Dundas Shamrocks at T.G Millner Field. And he would have been proud of Will's selection in the U/15 Balmain Development CUBS touring squad to Ballina and the Gold Coast. Bob's late first wife Jan also gave tremendous service to St Gerards and St Patricks and her memory is perpetuated each year with the Jan Carroll Memorial Trophy for the Balmain Junior League's U/17 Player of the Year.

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Athol Webster

Balmain DJRL are saddened to hear of the passing of Athol Webster. A Life Member of Balmain DJRL, Athol was a long serving committee member of the Balmain Police Boys junior club and also served on Balmain DJRL committees. He was a highly respected figure across a lifetime of rugby league service in the Balmain District. Our thoughts and condolences go to the Webster family at this difficult time. Bob Carroll

By Chris Karas

BALMAIN District Football Club is mourning the death of former director and long serving Junior League secretary Bob Carroll. A tireless voluntary worker and respected official in rugby league circles for more than 30 years and a proud Ryde Rotarian, Bob passed away in Westmead Hospital last Thursday (September 20) at the age of 81. He was a former president of the St Gerards Carlingford and St Patricks Dundas Junior Rugby League Clubs and was one of Balmain Junior League's longest serving secretaries – serving 12 seasons from 1983 to 1994. During that period with Bob at the helm, the Tigers won Jersey Flegg Cup premierships in 1984, 1988 and 1994 as well as reaching Cup Grand Finals in 1983, 1987 and 1989. Only the legendary Don Graham served more terms as secretary of the Balmain Junior League – an incredible 13 successive seasons from 1963 to 1975. A life member of the Balmain Junior League, Bob was a strong advocate for grassroots rugby league and gave outstanding service to St Gerards (now Carlingford Cougars) and St Patricks (now Dundas Shamrocks). His legacy was fostering the sport and helping attract healthy numbers throughout the age divisions and helping make the Balmain district the powerbase of the NSW Junior Rugby League. He served on the Balmain District Football Club board during the 1990s and watched his youngest son Bernard Carroll develop into a first grade forward with Balmain, chalking up 22 top grade appearances from 1992 to 1994. In recent years Bob enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sport. Only recently he watched his 15 year old grandson Will Carroll – a promising forward with Carlingford Cougars – in semi final action against Dundas Shamrocks at T.G Millner Field. And he would have been proud of Will's selection in the U/15 Balmain Development CUBS touring squad to Ballina and the Gold Coast. Bob's late first wife Jan also gave tremendous service to St Gerards and St Patricks and her memory is perpetuated each year with the Jan Carroll Memorial Trophy for the Balmain Junior League's U/17 Player of the Year.

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Jack and Adam Langford

The Dundas Shamrocks and Balmain DJRL were shocked with the sudden passing of Jack and Adam Langford in July. Jack was a promising player through the Shamrocks teams and had previously been part of Balmain Tigers Development Squads. Jack (19) & his uncle Adam (52) were tragically killed in a truck accident on the Mooney Mooney Bridge. The Balmain Rugby League community rallied around the Langford family and Dundas club in August, raising money via auction items on the annual District Harbour Cruise, with donations from Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, Balmain Tigers and Wests Tigers.

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Jack and Adam Langford

The Dundas Shamrocks and Balmain DJRL were shocked with the sudden passing of Jack and Adam Langford in July. Jack was a promising player through the Shamrocks teams and had previously been part of Balmain Tigers Development Squads. Jack (19) & his uncle Adam (52) were tragically killed in a truck accident on the Mooney Mooney Bridge. The Balmain Rugby League community rallied around the Langford family and Dundas club in August, raising money via auction items on the annual District Harbour Cruise, with donations from Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club, Balmain Tigers and Wests Tigers.

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