ST.GEORGE JUNIOR RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED

2016 ANNUAL REPORT & YEARBOOK

Annual Report for Season 2016 presented at Annual General Meeting held at UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Monday, December 5, 2016

ST. GEORGE JRLFC YEARBOOK 2016 |1. 1 Officials Season 2016 Officials Season 2016

Joint Patrons: Mr. M.V. Lynch Ph: 9580 4832 ST. GEORGE JUNIOR RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AFFILIATED CLUB SECRETARIES 2016 President: Chris Books Ph: 0412 008 595 Senior Vice President: Mitchell Sim Ph: 9587 6451 JUNIOR LEAGUE SECRETARY Honorary Secretary: Cathy Crowe Ph: 9596 4755 Fax: 9596 4855 Mrs. Cathy Crowe – 8 Samuel Street, Peakhurst, 2210 Honorary Treasurer: Gary McCoullough Ph: 9153-5656 Fax: 9153 9775 Phone: 0409 911 094 Fax: 9596 4855 Directors: David Parkes Ph: 0414 896 740 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Gary Fa’afua Ph: 0402 242 801 Mr. David Parkes – PO Box 2084 Peakhurst. 2210 Peter Trethewy Ph: 0419 435 992 Phone: 0414 896 740. ADVISORY COMMITTEE ST. GEORGE D.R.F.L. REFEREES ASSOCIATION Vice Presidents: Leba Abihanna Ph: 9502 4501 Mr. Joshua Perestrelo, Executive Officer – 3 Napier Street, Canterbury, 2193 Beverly Armstrong Ph: 9533 5416 Phone: 0447 364 945 Steve Bell Ph: 9570 8549 ARNCLIFFE SCOTS R.L.F.C. Sue Bell Ph: 9570 8549 Mrs. Glenys Ellis- 7 Surrey Pl, Kareela.2232 Sue Braga Ph: 0415 678 896 David Cahill Ph: 0415 332 931 Phone: 9528 3930 Fax: 9528 6320 Darren Campbell Ph: 0427 792 680 BRIGHTON SEAGULLS J.R.L.F.C. Kelly Campbell Ph: 0427 792 680 Mrs. Sandra Hayward – 71 Lacey St, Kogarah Bay.2217 Kane Campbell Ph: 0427 792 680 Phone: 0412 158 956 Maureen Connelly Ph: 9153 9384 Gary Crowe Ph: 0450 647 595 EARLWOOD SAINTS J.R.L.F.C. Glenys Ellis Ph: 9528 3930 Mrs. Rachel Hannah– 71 Dowling St, Turrella 2205 Ahmed Ghassa Ph: 0402 923 123 Phone: 0418 656 669 Khoder Ghassa Ph: 0402 769 712 Greg Hughes Ph: 0406 222 326 HURSTVILLE UNITED R.L.F.C. Toni Hughes Ph: 0424 655 059 Mrs Lindslay Merrick – 14 The Esplande,South Hurstville 2220 Robert Rayner Ph: 9570 6607 Phone: 0402 448 291 Karla Tatana Ph: 0450 537 297 J.R.L.F.C. Wiremu Smith Ph: 0450 537 297 Mrs.Gaby Abihanna – 51 Kingsgrove Rd, Belmore South. 2192 Returning Officer: Mr.Mervyn Lynch Ph: 9580 4832 Phone: 0405 110 497 Honorary Auditor: Coleman, Maher & Co Ph: 9523 9344 KOGARAH COUGARS J.R.L.F.C. AFFILIATED CLUBS PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES AND DELEGATES: Mr. Koda Ghassa -15 Paris St, Carlton .2218 Phone: 0402 769 712 Voting Rights Determined by number of teams PENSHURST R.S.L. J.R.LF.C. Each Club 1 or2 teams = 1 Vote, 3 or more teams = 2 votes, 8 or more teams = 3 votes Mr.David Cahill – 2/6 Connelly St, Penshurst 2222 ARNCLIFFE SCOTS: Darrell Bartlett, Glen Ellis. Matthew Hapgood (10 teams =3 votes) Phone: 0415 332 931 BRIGHTON SEAGULLS: Bruce Hartley, Sean Giles (6 teams = 2 votes) RENOWN UNITED SPORTS CLUB EARLWOOD SAINTS: Mitch Ioannou, Rachel Hannah, Andre Perestrelo (6 teams=2 votes) Mrs. Bev Armstrong –2/16 Blackwattle St, Peakhurst, 2210 KINGSGROVE COLTS: Gabriel Abihanna, Cheryl Abihanna, Michael Lambino (13 teams =3 votes) HURSTVILLE UNITED: Reece Merrick, Lindslay Merrick, Holika Taufa (10 teams =3 votes) Phone: 0457 034 095 KOGARAH COUGARS: Mel Karauna, Leanne Aoun (5 teams = 2 votes) PENSHURST RSL: Justin Hopper, Steve Rogers, Rick Sinclair (18 teams = 3 votes) RENOWN UNITED: Ted Palumberi, Warren Turnell, Brian Bolger (16 teams = 3 votes)

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Registration Grounds Judiciary Welfare ASS, SECRETARY Mr M. Gannon Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr A. Lewis Mr A. Lewis RobinsonMr P. RobinsonMr P. RobinsonMr P. Mr A. Goymour Mr A. Goymour Mr A. Goymour Mr E. Cox DoddMr W. Mr J. Burke DoddMr W. Mr C.H. Menser BerginMr W. Mr C. Shannon Mr S. Gee Mr S. Gee Mr S. Gee Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. Ede Mr F. HookerMr W. Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr A.J. Russell Cathy Crowe Gary McCoullough Gary Fa’Afua Cathy Crowe Glenys Ellis David Cahill Gary Crowe Peter Trethewy Darren Campbell Beverley Armstrong Steve Charlton David Parkes Steve Bell Referees Appt’s

Gary Crowe Chris Books (Proxy) TREASURER ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. ThompsonMr W. Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr J. Ward Mr J. Ward Mr J. Cole AllenMr F. AllenMr F. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G.

Match & Draw Canteen Courses NSW JL Council Mitchell Sim Gary McCoullough Peter Trethewy Cathy Crowe Cathy Crowe Steve Bell Cathy Crowe Chris Books Maureen Connelly SECRETARY Mr H. Townsend Mr H. Townsend Mr H. Townsend Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman RobinsonMr P. Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr A.J. Jones Mr A.J. Jones Mr A.J. Jones Mr A.J. Jones Mr A.J. Jones Mr K. McSweyn Mr K. McSweyn Mr W.J. Dodd Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr C.H. Menser Mr G.A. Lowrie Rob Raynor Sue Bell

Joint Competitions Magazine Secretarial/Minute Life Members Chris Books Matthew Skinner Glenys Ellis Steve Bell

Mitchell Sim Print Media Gary McCoullough futurefor publications SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT LepherdMr F.F. LepherdMr F.F. LepherdMr F.F. Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens HarringtonMr V. HarringtonMr V. (ret’d) ThompsonMr W. Mr L. Doust Mr L. Doust Mr L. Doust Mr L. Doust Mr L. Doust Mr J. Ellwood Mr G. Gaut Mr G. Gaut Mr G. Gaut Mr G. Gaut Mr G. Gaut EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. EricksonMr F.E. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Cathy Crowe Aspiration Graphics Mervyn Lynch

Rep Teams Development Finance/Constitution Editorial Chris Books David Parkes Board Cathy Crowe ROLL HONOUR Cathy Crowe Chris Books Chris Books

David Parkes Cathy Crowe PRESIDENT MarsdenMr P. MarsdenMr P. MarsdenMr P. Todd Mr W. Todd Mr W. Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.H. Stephens Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Mr L.S. Speakman Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Taylor Mr G.T. Del-GrandeMr P. Del-GrandeMr P. Del-GrandeMr P. ButlerMr T. ButlerMr T. ButlerMr T. ButlerMr T. ShawMr S.W. ShawMr S.W. ShawMr S.W. ShawMr S.W. Darren Campbell Gary Fa’afua

Recorder Hon. Auditor Hon. Legal Officer Returning Officer Cathy Crowe Coleman, Maher & Co. Glenn Thompson Merv Lynch Mitchell Sim

PREVIOUS OFFICE BEARERS 1946 – 2016 BEARERS OFFICE 1946 PREVIOUS

Junior League Secretary: Cathy Crowe – 0409 911 094. P.O. Box 2084. Peakhurst NSW 2210 PATRON Mr A. Popplewell; Mr J. Mostyn; Mr S. Lands; Mr H. Lane; Mr J. McGrath, MLA; Mr M. Shanny Mr A. Popplewell; Mr J. Mostyn; Mr S. Lands; Mr H. Lane; Mr J. McGrath, MLA; Mr M. Shanny Mr A. Popplewell; Mr J. Mostyn; Mr S. Lands; Mr H. Lane; Mr J. McGrath, MLA; Mr M. Shanny MarsdenMr P. MarsdenMr P. MarsdenMr P. MarsdenMr P. Mr L. Doust (appointed) MarsdenMr P. (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr L. Reynolds (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP Asst. Secretary: David Parkes – 0414 896 740 This list has been prepared from available records and we advise was 1946 our Association’s 40th year of operation. Only scant records prior to this time are available, however further research may disclose additional information YEAR 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980

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Kelly; Mr J.J. Stoneham Mr A.J. Russell Mr A.J. Russell Mr L.G. Fernley Mr L.G. Fernley Mr L.G. Fernley Towler Mrs P.J. (app 1/4/86) Mr L.G. Fernley Mr L.G. Fernley Towler Mrs P.J. Mr L.G. Fernley Towler Mrs P.J. Mr L.G. Fernley Mr L.G. Fernley; Mr S.J. Kelly; Mr J.J. Stoneham Mr L.G. Fernley; Mr S.J. Mr L.G. Fernley; Mr JJ Reeves P.W. Stoneham; Mr Mr L.G. Fernley, Mr P.W. BlackmanReeves; Mr P.D. (elected 11/6/96) Mr L.G. Fernley Mr L.G. Fernley Reeves Mr P.W. Reeves Mr P.W. 25/3/00) (until 25/3/00); R.G. Knowler; Rayner Mr R.W. Mr S.J. Bell; Mr R.G. Knowler Mr C.C. Books (app 17/9/01) Mr S.J. Bell (app 31/5/04)Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons) Mr.G.A. Lowrie, Mr M. Sim, Mr J. Donnelly Mr G.A. Lowries Mr M. Sim Mr J. Donnelly Mr G.A. Lowrie, Mr R.J. Bennett, (resigned July Mr G. Fa’afua Trethewy ParkesMr D. Mr P. Mr G. Fa’afua ParkesMr D. TrethewyMr P. Mr G. Fa’afua ParkesMr.D. Trethewy Mr.P. Mr.G.Fa’afua ParkesMr.D. Trethewy Mr.P. Fa’afua Mr.G. ParkesMr.D. TrethewyMr.p. Fa’afua Mr.G. ParkesMr.D. Trethewy Mr.P. Fa’afua Mr.G. Mr.D. Parkes TrethewyMr P. Mr G. Fa’afua ParkesMr D. TrethewyMr P. Mr P.W. Reeves (app (app Reeves P.W. Mr Reeves (ret 14/9/01)/ Mr P.W. ASS, SECRETARY ASS, DIRECTORS DIRECTORS

Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. Mr Richards J.G. (dec 2/6/86); Towler Mrs P.J. Towler Mrs P.J. Mr G.A. Lowrie Towler Mrs P.J. Mr G.A. Lowrie Towler Mrs P.J. Towler Mrs P.J. Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr S.J. Bell (el 3/4/00); Mr Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr S.J. Bell; Rayner; Mr R.W. Mr C.C. Books Mr S.J. Bell; Rayner; Mr R.W. Mr C.C. Books Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough McCoulloughMr.G.I. McCoulloughMr.G.I. McCoulloughMr.G.I. McCoulloughMr.G.I. McCoulloughMr.G.I. Mr G.I. McCoullough

TREASURER TREASURER TREASURER

Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Reeves Mr P.W. (app 28/3/89) Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr R.A. Riley Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr G.I. McCoullough Mr R.G. Knowler Mrs C.A. Crowe Mrs C.A. Crowe Mrs C.A. Crowe Mrs C.A. Crowe Mrs C.A. Crowe Mrs C.A. Crowe Mrs.C.A. Crowe Mrs.C.A. Crowe Mrs.C.A. Crowe Mrs.C.A. Crowe Mrs.C.A. Crowe Mrs C.A. Crowe

SECRETARY SECRETARY SECRETARY

Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Mr K. Brown Mr K. Brown WilsonMr D. WilsonMr D. WilsonMr D. WoodruffMr D. WoodruffMr D. Woodruff;Mr D. (dec 12/3/89) Reeves Mr P.W. Reeves Mr P.W. Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr S.J. Kelly Mr S.J. Kelly (res 26/5/96); Mr JJ Stoneham (elected 27/5/96) Mr J.J. Stoneham Mr J.J. Stoneham Mr J.J. Stoneham Mr J.J. Stoneham (res 25/3/00) RaynerMr R.W. Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr G.A. Lowrie Mr C.C. Books (res 31/5/04); Mr R.J. Bennett Mr R.J. Bennett Mr R.J. Bennett Mr M. Sim Mr M. Sim Mr M. Sim SimMr.M. SimMr.M. SimMr.M. SimMr.M. SimMr.M. Mr M. Sim

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT SENIOR VICE SENIOR VICE SENIOR VICE SENIOR

PRESIDENT ShawMr S.W. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. WilsonMr D. WilsonMr D. WilsonMr D. Lynch Mr M.V. (joint Patrons) PRESIDENT Reeves Mr P.W. Reeves Mr P.W. Reeves Mr P.W. Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.G. Knowler Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.G. Knowler Mr R.A. Riley Mr R.A. Riley Mr C.C. Books Mr C.C. Books Mr C.C. Books Mr C.C. Books Mr C.C. Books PRESIDENT Mr C.C. Books BooksMr.C.C. BooksMr.C.C. BooksMr.C.C. BooksMr.C.C. BooksMr.C.C. Mr C.C. Books * 1992 ST GEORGE JUNIOR RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE BECAME AN INCORPORATED BODY FROM 13/10/92

PATRONS (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP Mr L.G. Fernley (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP Mr L.G. Fernley (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr L.G. Fernley PATRONS (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch (jointMr M.V. Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Mr M.V. Lynch; Mr R. McClelland, MP (joint Patrons) (Bill)The Hon Crabtree, W.F. MP; Lynch; Mr R.Mr McClelland, M.V. MP (joint Patrons) Lynch; Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons) Lynch; Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons) Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch: Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons) Lynch Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) Lynch Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) Mr M. Sim, Mr G Fa’afua Lynch Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) Mr D Parkes, Mr G Fa’afua. Lynch Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) PATRONS Lynch Mr M.V. Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) Mr.M.V.Lynch Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) Lynch Mr.M.V. Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) Lynch Mr.M.V. Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) V LynchMr.M. R.Mr. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons) Lynch Mr.M.V. Lynch: Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr M.V. Lynch Mr.M.V. Lynch Mr.M.V. Lynch Mr.M.V. V LynchMr.M. Lynch Mr.M.V.

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It is with a great deal of pleasure that I present this season • Expansion of our combined competition with Balmain via Peter Doust, CEO of St George Illawarra Dragons and administration must remain committed to always making 2016 report which will be my last report as President to now include four additional districts (Canterbury- Steven Edge, legend and superstar. I trust and indeed their final decisions based on what is the best for our kids of St George JRFL. I have enjoyed the last 13 years as , Western Suburbs, South and hope that the new executive will continue to foster and in our local area. President and hope that our Junior League continues Eastern Suburbs) in a viable Sydney Combined this positive arrangement, it is testament to the value I wish to thank our major sponsors Real Play marketing, to grow and prosper under a new and enthusiastic Competition. This has resulted in a great improvement placed on Junior League in our district. This is enhanced Munro Spaul Accountants, Addbuild Additions, executive team. of even competition throughout our International by the ongoing success of the High Performance Unit Specialised Force, Gow Gates Insurance Brokers, St grades by allowing the formation of divisions in the coupled with administration of our Junior Representative We did have a very successful season this year with a George Illawarra Dragons, St George DRLFC and St ages and therefore catering to different levels of programme. This established system ensures a clear and number of our senior teams qualifying for Grand Finals George Leagues Club for there generous financial ability in our teams. direct pathway for all players not only in the St George which saw us hosting a great, if not long, day at UOW support of Junior League in this district without which JRFL area but in all of the St George Illawarra Dragons Jubilee Oval, Kogarah. On the Junior Representative front • The introduction of a self-funding model in the we could not financially support our current competition catchment areas through to grade level both at the both our SG Ball and Harold Matthews sides remained administration of our Junior League negating the commitments. I would also like to thank the Dragons Dragons and indeed throughout many NRL and NSW very competitive during the season. Unfortunately there reliance on the District Club. This was coupled with Communications department for their assistance and Cup clubs. Another associated benefit of this centralised will be a significant “changing of the guard” in this area the introduction of some austerity measures that organising the publishing of this annual report. structure is a closer relationship with the Illawarra District with a number of senior staff retiring. Special mention reduced costs and a reduction in the number of that again has positive outcomes to all areas under the Finally I wish all of you a very joyous Christmas and a to Neil Lovett who has run this program for the last few Junior League run days giving home games back to Dragons’ influence, especially looking at ladies for 2017 wonderful New Year. years selflessly and professionally as well to both our the clubs. Proudly this was all done without reducing and beyond. Despite numerous positive outcomes Head Coaches Brad Liggins (SG Ball) and Graham Wynn any of our programs including Mini Gala Day, Craig Chris Books for our Junior League from this structure, the new (Harold Matts) who both, with the assistance of their staff, Rimmer Knock Out and insurance premium support President have done a magnificent job moulding our young players to clubs. of the future. Good luck to the “new guard” next year! • A concerted effort to reduce time commitment of As the last Junior League in NSWRL to be totally volunteer our hard working club executives. This was achieved run, I wish to pay a special tribute to our vice presidents, initially by introducing an annual workshop at the committee members and the executives of the affiliated beginning of the season to set up all preliminary clubs who work extremely hard to provide such a administrative items for our clubs and have them professional level of junior league in the district. Without ready for the season. Best of all this resulted in a you all we would be nothing more than a disorganised subsequent reduction in meetings during the season rabble and your efforts really are appreciated. I believe from every week at the beginning of our tenure to our now regular pre-season workshops and the resultant once a month for the last couple of years. cooperative approach and organised administration • Most importantly, we managed to achieve our main procedures allow us to have the free running seasons we mission; that is to get kids out there playing and have enjoyed recently. A special thankyou to my fellow enjoying the game of rugby league which is what it is Board members Mitchell Sim (Senior Vice President), all about! Cathy Crowe (Secretary), Gary McCoullough (Treasurer), Gary Fa’afua (Director), David Parkes (Director) and Peter I would like to formally thank the respective executive Trethewy (Director) who as an executive team have made and administration of Balmain, Canterbury-Bankstown, my job easy. Eastern Suburbs, South Sydney and Western Suburbs Junior Leagues who worked hard to ensure that our Pardon my indulgence but I believe that my team and I joint competition and general relationship have a solid have presided over many positive initiatives in our time basis for future growth and mutual benefit. I again thank that warrant reporting, including: Stuart Stanton and his team from NSWRL for organising • The re-establishment of our close ties with both St and providing a central administration for the Sydney George DRLFC and St George Illawarra Dragons Combined Competitions. It is worth noting the positive which had become somewhat fractured and strained impact of the new centralised Judiciary run by NSWRL under prior administrations of all parties. Strong links which has been a fantastic initiative. with our senior club is obviously an advantage to our As stated earlier, I am proud of our close cooperation with kids coming through the system. the St George DRLFC and St George Illawarra Dragons

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Season 2016 saw us field 79 teams, a decline in player numbers SCC had 18 Grand Finals up for offer this year, St George teams Once again in 2016, St George Junior League was pleased to program, allowing them to experience the game at a different across our competitions. participated in 4 of them & we won 2 Premierships. A great effort be able to provide the opportunity for players within the district level. We thank all of our officials that were involved with the Teams either participated in the St George Competitions in the by all for our Clubs/ District, thank you to all the players, coaching to be involved with the Junior Development Program. We were program this year, your efforts were greatly appreciated. U6-U12, or the Sydney Combined Competitions made up of St staff for all the hard work you put in, also to the Referees, and successful in continuing the program this year, with Development Appreciation must also go to our valued sponsor Addbuild George and Balmain in U13; St George, Balmain and Canterbury- Spectators. THANK YOU. Squad games involving U13, U14 and U15, taking on the Sydney Additions. Their assistance and continued support assists us with Bankstown in U14; St George, Balmain, Canterbury-Bankstown We held our Annual Gala days for our Mini & Mod age groups- Roosters and . Unfortunately, inclement the delivery of our successful program each year. Special thank and South Sydney in both U15-U16; St George, Balmain, Mini Gala Day was due to be played at UOW Jubilee Oval but weather caused scheduled games with the Canterbury-Bankstown yoou must also go to the Junior League for their ongoing support Canterbury-Bankstown, South Sydney and Western Suburbs in unfortunately the skies opened and we had to cancel the day, Bulldogs and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles to be cancelled. of our players, allowing us the opportunity to develop our talented U17-U19; and St George, Balmain, Canterbury-Bankstown and however each player still received their gift from the Junior League. The teams were under the guidance of our respective Head juniors, providing the Developmental pathway from Junior League Western Suburbs in the Open A Divisions – First Grade, Second The Mod “Craig Rimmer Memorial” Knockout Carnival was held Coaches Darren Campbell (U13), Gary Fa’afua (U14) and Mick to the Junior Representatives, NYC, NRL and beyond. Grade and Third Grade. on the weekend of the 25th & 26th June with the following Clubs Tsougranis (U15). There were many other staff from within the local There are many graduates from our Junior Development Program district that assisted our Head Coaches and we thank everyone that are now playing as part of NYC and NRL Teams with many These combined competitions were played under the banner assisting the Junior League in hosting this event Kingsgrove involved for a great program. different clubs. We have had the pleasure of fostering the of the Sydney Combined Competitions with a total of 27 teams Colts, Penshurst RSL & Renown United, the winners playing in The 2016 Development Program showcased over 150 players development of these individuals and look forward to continuing involved from St George and an overall total of 148 teams. Well the finals the following day at UOW Jubilee Oval. I would like to from our Junior League clubs, showcasing the great talent that we the tradition with our future stars. done to everyone involved! acknowledge our sponsors Addbuild Additions, Munro Spaul, Real Play P/L, Specialised Force P/L, and Gow Gates Insurance have within our District. All players that were chosen across the On behalf of the St George Junior League, I would like to thank Our respective Mini and Mods Competitions saw some great Brokers for their valued contributions to our Junior League we age groups were from a wide selection of Junior League clubs, everyone that has been involved with the 2016 Development games of footy played though It is still unbelievable that parent could not continue without your ongoing support. with all clubs represented in their respective age groups that they Program. We are one of the few Junior Leagues that operate the and spectator behaviour is an issue. It needs to be aware that this have fielded a team. Junior Development Program such as ours, and it is a credit to all Congratulations to Penshurst RSL who were winners of both the anti-social behaviour is not welcome at our games and our clubs All games were played with great sportsmanship and we are involved with the way that the Program is conducted and supported. need to continue to work with their members to stamp this out Junior Club Championship and the Senior Club Championship. extremely proud of the efforts that all players put into their With the 2016 season now behind us, we look forward to the at games in both age groups. Whilst on my rounds at grounds Big congratulations too to Peter Trethewy who was the recipient of respective games. There is an enormous amount of talent within future and working with the High Performance Unit at St George throughout the season it was pleasing to see some great talent in the ‘Gordon Lowrie’ Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding our District and we look forward to seeing these players as part Illawarra Dragons, we look to further develop the Program, our younger ranks and we hoped everyone enjoyed the season. contributions to the Junior League. of our Development Program and Junior Representative Program helping us to achieve the goal of making the St George Junior I would like to acknowledge and thank the great support we We had several local players included in both the respective in future years. League Development Program the best around!! receive from Peter Doust and the Board of the St George Illawarra Dragons High Performance and Junior Representative squads. The 2016 Development Program not only allowed for players to David Parkes Dragons - thank you for always believing in us. Thank you also to St Such experiences are character building for players involved both showcase their skills, we also welcomed many new officials to the Development Squad Co-Ordinator personally and in their football career pathway. A big thank you George Leagues Club who continue to provide ongoing financial to Neil Lovett from the Dragons who has managed the Junior support in the form of CDSE grants for our grounds, lighting, Club Representative programs both in the St George & Illawarra Grants, and Referee Fees. We truly thank you for this commitment Districts. We wish him all the best for the future as he retires after and it is greatly appreciated. 30 years of service to the game. I would also like to thank Ben I would like to thank Jennie Webster (Balmain), Luke Curry (South Haran and for their commitment towards our Junior Sydney), Gavin Lawrence (Canterbury-Bankstown) and Julie Luke League and the wonderful relationship we continue to develop to (Western Suburbs) for the support and time you each give to ensure our kids are given opportunities. We also saw some great ensure we have viable competitions each week. Thank you too to footy in our Junior League Development squads, and it’s great to the NSWRL Community Football Unit, especially Stuart Stanton see that many of our players involved in this program progressing and Brent Pigram, for their continued support in assisting us as through to the Dragons HPU, Junior Representative and beyond. stakeholders with administration of the SCC competitions. This could not be achieved without the tireless work of David To all our members and their families who may have suffered Parkes and his coaching team. Also of recognition is Mitchell Sim, bereavement during this season our thoughts are with you. our Match and Draw Coordinator who again took on this task of I would like to thank my Board for their continued support, planning the draw for both St George & SCC effortlessly. Mitchell, guidance and friendship that they provide to me; the Advisory as always, did a fantastic job keeping the balance in the draw and Board, Presidents and Secretaries of all our clubs, the St George sorting through special requests received from all clubs involved Football Club, St George Referees Association and the NSWRL. in the SCC. I wish you all a safe Christmas and New Year. Enjoy your break and Congratulations to all our Minor Premiers and Grand Finalists. hope to see you all in 2017! This year we played most our finals series at UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah so a huge thank you to Steve Edge who works endlessly Cathy Crowe for our Junior League. On Grand Final day in the St George Honorary Secretary Competition we saw some fantastic games of footy played. The

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The 2016 Pre-Season regarding the availability of several non-local players prevented 2016 Club Awards Acknowledgements The St George Viewing Panel was again active throughout any early cuts to the train-on squads. At the St George Junior Representative Annual Presentation For their valued support throughout the 2016 Junior the second half of 2015 compiling lists of potential Junior Post-Christmas training commenced in early January 2016, Evening held at UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Wednesday, Representative season the St George Dragons would like to Representative trialists. Invitations were then issued to local followed by inter-club trials and final squad selections to 20+ June 15, the following players were awarded our Major Club thank: juniors and those identified by Dragons Recruitment Manager, players per squad. awards:- • Our valued St George Junior Rep sponsors – Bob St Clair, Peter Mulholland, from outside districts. In a break from • St George Coaches Award – Ethan Addbuild Additions and Kogarah Council. In-Season 2016 tradition, the St George Junior Representative trials were Hicks • The Dragons Board of Directors, Dragons HPU staff and office separated from the trials, and were staged at From a results perspective, the 2016 St George Junior • St George Harold Matthews Cup Player of the Year – Harris staff who assisted throughout the season. UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Saturday, September 12 2015. Representative season was again disappointing, with neither Georgopoulos • Approximately 30 enthusiastic and capable St George Junior Approximately 35 players were selected from these trials for team qualifying for the Junior Representative Finals Series. The • St George SG Ball Cup Coaches Award – Joel Holdsworth Representative staff members. both the St George Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cup train-on Harold Matthews Cup team completed the competition rounds squads. Training commenced on Saturday, October 31 with our in equal ninth place (14th on percentages, one point outside the • St George SG Ball Cup Player of the Year – Israel Seufale • Allan Barry, our honorary Junior Rep photographer. now annual Orientation Day at the University of Top 8) on nine points from three wins, a draw, four losses and • The parents, upon whom the players rely for so much. a bye, scoring 160 points for and conceding 186. Ironically, the Higher Representative Honours involving all players, their parents and staff. The day again • Every player who presented themselves to the trials, and 20-20 draw v Illawarra Steelers in Round d 2 cost the team (and included an NRL Player Education session for players (and St George Dragons Harold Matthews Cup captain Harris those who were successful in their 2016 endeavours. their parents), team briefings, gear distribution, paperwork the Steelers) a place in the 2016 Harold Matthews Cup Finals. Georgopoulos was included in the NSWRL U16 Pathways Neil Lovett completion and compilation, as well as testing of players by the The St George SG Ball Cup team did not live up to the promise program in 2016. Reece Robson, eligible for SG Ball selection Dragons Junior Representative Manager Dragons NRL and Junior Representative staff members. shown in early trials, and won only one of their eight matches but elevated to Dragons NYC honours at the start of the season, was selected in the NSWRL U18 Pathways program, and went A seven week pre-Christmas training program followed at played. The team finished the season in 14th place on four on to represent NSW U18 in their 26-0 defeat of the Queensland James Cook Boys High School. Whilst the squads enjoyed points, scoring only 95 points for and conceding 302. A string of in the curtain raiser to State of Origin 2 at Suncorp Stadium, uninterrupted access to newly renovated gym, incomplete injuries, poor discipline, dubious toughness and a lack of pride Brisbane. ground renovations led to some disruption on the training field. in representing the Dragons have been forwarded as reasons for this disappointing set of results. SG Ball Cup Player of the Year Israel Seufale was also elevated Pre-Christmas trials v Illawarra Steelers at Shellharbour and to the Dragons NYC team at the conclusion of the Junior Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Narrabeen again proved A summary of our 2016 competition outcomes follows:- Representative program, a further example of the opportunities successful though a number of injuries and uncertainty these competitions present in developing players capable of progressing to the higher ranks of the St George Illawarra Competition Results Dragons. St George Date Rd v Venue H Matthews SG Ball Post-Season 2016 Several major changes arose at the conclusion of the 2016 13 Feb 1 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Belmore Oval 8-24 12-28 Junior Representative season including:-

20 Feb 2 Illawarra Steelers UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah 20-20 0-30 • The appointment of Ian Millward as Dragons Pathways Director, and Dave Warwick as Dragons Recruitment Manager. 27 Feb 3 Bye - - - Together Ian and Dave have acted swiftly to ensure the better St George Junior Representative players are contracted to the 5 Mar 4 SWSAS/West Coast Pirates Kirkham Park/Perth 62-4 21-20 Club going forward. • The “retirement” of long serving St George coaches Graeme 12 Mar 5 UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah 28-10 20-28 Wynn (and Manager Michel Sorridimi) and Brad Liggins. Ian Millward has indicated he’ll take the opportunity presented 19 Mar 6 UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah 22-20 4-28 to introduce “new blood” into the 2017 St George Junior Rep 26 Mar 7 Cabramatta Oval 6-32 10-46 coaching ranks.

2 April 8 Cessnock Oval 4-42 10-70

9 Apr 9 UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah 10-36 18-44

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Semi Final Final Grand Final 2016 Premiers Under 15 (Div 2) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS 1st Grade NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & WESTS Penshurst RSL Penshurst RSL 26 Penshurst RSL 14 Auburn Warriors 14 Auburn Warriors 46 Auburn Warriors 36 Auburn Warriors Earlwood Saints Earlwood Saints 22 Earlwood Saints 4 Kingsgrove Colts Kingsgrove Colts 42 Kingsgrove Colts 22 St George Dragons St George Dragons 14 St George Dragons 64 St George Dragons 32 St George Dragons St George Dragons St George Dragons 38 St George Dragons 18 Bankstown Bulls (2) Bankstown Bulls (2) 0 Berala Bears Berala Bears 28 Under 15 (Div 3) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS 2nd Grade NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & WESTS Five Dock RSL Five Dock RSL 28 Five Dock RSL 18 Five Dock RSL East Campbelltown (2) East Campbelltown (2) 8 East Campbelltown (2) 30 East Campbelltown (2) 26 East Campbelltown (2) Carlingford Cougars Carlingford Cougars 6 Carlingford Cougars 14 Carlingford Cougars 12 East Hills Bulldogs (1) East Hills Bulldogs (1) 14 East Hills Bulldogs (1) 14 Clovelly ( R) Clovelly ( R) 24 Clovelly ( R) 10 Hurstville United Hurstville United 18 Hurstville United 22 East Hills Bulldogs East Hills Bulldogs 22 Five Dock RSL (1) Five Dock RSL (1) 12 Under 14 (Div 1) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS 3rd Grade NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & WESTS Bankstown Sports Bankstown Sports 30 Bankstown Sports 14 Greenacre Tigers Greenacre Tigers 42 Greenacre Tigers 26 Concord Burwood United Concord Burwood United 16 Concord Burwood United 14 Hinchinbrook Hinchinbrook 34 Hinchinbrook 16 Bankstown Bulls (1) Bankstown Bulls (1) 30 Bankstown Bulls (1) 26 Bankstown Bulls (1) 15 Bankstown Bulls (1) East Hills Bulldogs (2) East Hills Bulldogs (2) 24 Holy Cross Holy Cross 0 Hornets Chester Hill Hornets 40 Chester Hill Hornets 42 Chester Hill Hornets 34 Chester Hill Hornets Under 14 (Div 2) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS Under 19 (Div 1) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, CRONULLA, ST GEORGE ,SOUTHS & WESTS St Christophers St Christophers 32 St Christophers 18 St Christophers St Christophers St Christophers 20 St Christophers 24 (1) Moorebank Rams (1) 4 Moorebanks Rams (1) 24 Coogee Randwick Coogee Randwick 26 Coogee Randwick 34 Coogee Randwick East Hills Bulldogs East Hills Bulldogs 10 East Hill Bulldogs East Hills Bulldogs 34 East Hills Bulldogs 30 East Hills Bulldogs 18 Berala Bears Berala Bears 14 Berala Bears 28 Berala Bears 14 Hurstville United Hurstville United 6 Under 14 (Div 3) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS Under 19 (Div 2) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, CRONULLA, ST GEORGE ,SOUTHS & WESTS Bankstown Bulls (2) Bankstown Bulls (2) 20 Bankstown Bulls (2) 18 East Campbelltown East Campbelltown 12 East Campbelltown 14 East Campbelltown 54 East Campbelltown Chester Hill Hornets Chester Hill Hornets 18 Chester Hill Hornets 24 Chester Hill Hornets 20 Chester Hill Hornets Berala Bears Berala Bears 32 Berala Bears 12 Kingsgrove Colts Kingsgrove Colts 14 Kingsgrove Colts 0 Balmain Juniors United Balmain Juniors United 12 North Ryde Hawks North Ryde Hawks 12 Renown United Renown United 24 Renown United 10 Under 13 (Div 1) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS Under 17 (Div 1) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE ,SOUTHS & WESTS Concord Burwood (P) Concord Burwood (P) 26 Concord Burwood (P) 26 Concord Burwood (P) Holy Cross Holy Cross 42 Holy Cross 38 Holy Cross Leichhardt Wanderers Red Leichhardt Wanderers Red 12 Leichhardt Wanderers Red 30 Leichhardt Wanderers Red 18 Bass Hill Bass Hill 10 Bass Hill 22 Bass Hill 24 Penshurst RSL Penshurst RSL 12 Penshurst RSL 2 East Campbelltown East Campbelltown 24 Hurstville United Hurstville United 10 St Johns Eagles (1) St Johns Eagles (1) 36 St Johns Eagles (1) 10 Under 13 (Div 2) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN & ST GEORGE Under 17 (Div 2) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE ,SOUTHS & WESTS Dundas Shamrocks Dundas Shamrocks 36 Dundas Shamrocks 14 Dundas Shamrocks Penshurst RSL Penshurst RSL 48 Penshurst RSL 46 Penshurst RSL Holy Cross Rhinos Holy Cross Rhinos 12 Holy Cross Rhinos 16 Holy Cross Rhinos 12 Enfield Federals Enfield Federals 0 Enfield Federals 16 Leichhardt Wanderers Leichhardt Wanderers 14 Paddington Colts Paddington Colts 16 Earlwood Saints Earlwood Saints 28 Earlwood Saints 14 Arncliffe Scots Arncliffe Scots 34 Arncliffe Scots 28 Arncliffe Scots 10 Under 12 ST GEORGE ONLY COMP Under 16 (Div 1) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS Arncliffe Scots Arncliffe Scots 34 Arncliffe Scots 28 Arncliffe Scots Mascot (B) Mascot (B) 12 Mascot (B) 16 Penshurst RSL Penshurst RSL 16 Penshurst RSL 24 Penshurst RSL 12 Botany Rams Botany Rams 18 Botany Rams 10 Kingsgrove Colts Kingsgrove Colts 16 Moorebank Rams Moorebank Rams 48 Moorebank Rams 28 Moorebank Rams 30 Moorebank Rams Hurstville United Hurstville United 18 Hurstville United 12 Leichhardt Wanderers (R) Leichhardt Wanderers (R) 12 Under 11 ST GEORGE ONLY COMP Under 16 (Div 2) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS Arncliffe Scots Arncliffe Scots 42 Arncliffe Scots 24 Penshuhrst RSL Penshurst RSL 32 Penshurst RSL 18 Penshurst RSL Kingsgrove Colts Blue Kingsgrove Colts Blue 30 Kingsgrove Colts Blue 22 South Eastern South Eastern 10 South Eastern 32 South Eastern 12 Hurstville United Hurstville United* 16 Hurstville United 28 Hurstville United 28 Hurstville United Five Dock RSL Five Dock RSL 26 Five Dock RSL 20 Renown United Green Renown United Green* 12 Carlingford Cougars Carlingford Cougars 12 *Replay due to 18 all Draw

Under 16 (Div 3) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS Under 10 ST GEORGE ONLY COMP St Johns Eagles (B) St Johns Eagles (B) 28 St Johns Eagles (B) 32 St Johns Eagles (B) Kingsgrove Colts Kingsgrove Colts 28 Kingsgrove Colts 24 St Charles St Charles 12 St Charles 16 Renown United Renown United 0 Renown United 18 Newtown Jnr Jets Newtown Jnr Jets DQ 38 Penshurst RSL Gold Penshurst RSL Gold 48 Penshurst RSL Gold 42 Penshurst RSL Gold 36 Penshurst RSL Gold Colts Milperra Colts 22 Milperra Colts 26 Milperra Colts 12 Penshurst RSL Green Penshurst RSL Green 6

Under 15 (Div 1) NSWRL -SCC SYDNEY COMBINED COMPETITION BALMAIN,CANTERBURY, ST GEORGE & SOUTHS Under 9 ST GEORGE ONLY COMP Paddington Colts Paddington Colts 18 Paddington Colts 18 Paddington Colts Renown United Renown United 22 Renown United 34 Renown United Bankstown Sports Bankstown Sports 16 Bankstown Sports 14 Bankstown Sports 12 Kingsgrove Colts Blue Kingsgrove Colts Blue 12 Kingsgrove Colts Blue 42 Kingsgrove Colts Blue 4 St Johns Eagles (A) St Johns Eagles (A) 14 St Johns Eagles (A) 10 Penshurst RSL Penshurst RSL 18 Bankstown Bulls (1) Bankstown Bulls (1) 12 Arncliffe Scots Arncliffe Scots 34 Arncliffe Scots 34

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UNDER 9 1ST GRADE UNDER 13 (II) UNDER 15 (I) UNDER 16 (I) UNDER 17 (I)

POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS 1 Renown United 26 1 Auburn Warriors 22 1 Dundas Shamrocks 27 1 Paddington Colts 29 1 Mascot (B) 26 1 Holy Cross 28 2 Kingsgrove Colts Blue 16 2 Kingsgrove Colts 20 2 Holy Cross Rhinos 24 2 Bass Hill 23 2 Bankstown Sports 26 2 Botany Rams 21 3 St George Dragons 18 3 Leichhardt Wanderers 19 3 East Campbelltown 22 3 Penshurst RSL 13 3 St Johns Eagles (A) 20 4 Earlwood Saints 16 3 Moorebank Rams 20 4 Arncliffe Scots 12 4 Berala Bears 14 4 St Johns Eagles (1) 21 4 Bankstown Bulls (1) 18 5 Concord Burwood © 14 4 Leichhardt Wanderers ® 19 5 Brighton Seagulls 11 5 All Saints (1) 11 5 Coogee Randwick 20 6 Arncliffe Scots 10 5 Newtown Jnr Jets (B) 16 6 Kogarah Cougars 4 6 East Campbelltown (1) 7 5 St George Dragons 12 6 Eaglevale St Andrews 17 7 Kingsgrove Colts 6 6 Maroubra Lions ® 16 6 St Johns Eagles (A) 10 7 Liverpool Catholic Club 14 8 Enfield Federals 2 7 Dundas Shamrocks 16 8 Dundas Shamrocks 11 2ND GRADE 7 Bankstown Sports 6 UNDER 10 8 Clovelly (B) 12 POS TEAM PTS 9 Kogarah Cougars 9 8 Redfern All Blacks 6 POS TEAM PTS UNDER 14 (I) 1 East Campbelltown (2) 26 9 Greenacre Tigers 5 10 Mascot Juniors (B) 8 POS TEAM PTS 1 Kingsgrove Colts 24 2 East Hills Bulldogs (1) 24 10 Chester Hill (1) Withdrawn 4 11 Matraville Tigers 7 1 Bankstown Sports 30 2 Renown United 20 3 Hurstville United 20 2 Concord Burwood United 24 UNDER 16 (II) 3 Penshurst RSL Gold 18 UNDER 17 (II) 4 Five Dock RSL (1) 20 3 Bankstown Bulls (1) 22 4 Penshurst RSL Green 12 UNDER 15 (II) POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS 5 Penshurst RSL 18 4 Holy Cross 16 5 Arncliffe Scots 10 POS TEAM PTS 1 Penshurst RSL 27 1 Penshurst RSL 30 6 Renown United 12 5 St Johns Eagles 12 6 Hurstville United 0 1 Penshurst RSL 28 2 Enfield Federals 25 7 Arncliffe Scots 10 6 Carlingford Cougars (B) 10 2 South Eastern 27 3 Paddington Colts 19 8 Milperra Colts 8 7 St George Dragons 6 2 Earlwood Saints 20 3 Five Dock RSL 24 4 Arncliffe Scots 10 9 Moorebank Rams 6 3 St George Dragons 20 UNDER 11 4 Carlingford Cougars 20 5 Chester Hill Hornets 8 10 All Saints (2) 0 UNDER 14 (II) 4 Bankstown Bulls (2) 18 POS TEAM PTS 5 Clovelly 18 6 Mascot (W) 4 3RD GRADE POS TEAM PTS 5 Enfield Federals 16 1 Arncliffe Scots 23 6 Greenacre Yigers 17 1 St Christophers 26 POS TEAM PTS 6 Kogarah Cougards 14 2 Kingsgrove Colts Blue 21 UNDER 19 (I) 2 Moorebank Rams (1) 25 7 North Ryde Hawks 15 1 Greenacre Tigers 24 7 North Ryde Hawks 14 3 Hurstville United 18 POS TEAM PTS 3 East Hills Bulldogs 21 8 St Christophers 11 2 Hinchinbrook 22 8 South Eastern 13 4 Renown United Green 17 1 St Christophers 26 3 East Hills Bulldogs (2) 20 4 Berala Bears 20 9 Concord Burwood United 10 5 Renown United White 15 9 Hurstville United 6 2 Coogee Randwick 22 4 Chester Hill Hornets 19 5 Renown United 19 10 Renown United 8 6 Earlwood Saints 11 10 Chester Hill (2) Withdrawn 5 3 East Hills Bulldogs 18 6 Leichhardt Wanderers 14 5 Liverpool Catholic Club 17 11 Bankstown Bulls 8 7 Penshurst RSL 10 11 Moorebank Rams 4 4 Hurstville United 14 6 Valley United 17 7 Penshurst RSL 11 8 Kogarah Cougars 10 5 Bankstown Bulls 12 7 Bankstown Sports 13 8 Greenacre Tigers 10 9 Kingsgrove Colts Red 5 6 Mascot 12 8 East Campbelltown (3) 8 9 Arncliffe Scots 4 10 Brighton Seagulls 0 UNDER 15 (III) UNDER 16 (III) 7 Penshurst RSL 10 9 Five Dock RSL (2) 4 POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS UNDER 14 (III) 1 Five Dock RSL 28 UNDER 19 (II) 1 St Johns Eagles (B) 26 UNDER 12 UNDER 13 (I) POS TEAM PTS 2 Carlingford Cougars 24 POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS POS TEAM PTS 1 Bankstown Bulls (2) 19 2 St Charles 20 1 East Campbelltown 24 3 Clovelly ® 19 3 Newtown Jnr Jets 14 1 Arncliffe Scots 26 1 Concord Burwood United Pink 30 2 Chester Hill Hornets 17 2 Berala Bears 22 4 East Hills Bulldogs 19 2 Penshurst RSL 17 2 Leichhardt Wanderers Red 18 3 Kingsgrove Colts 16 4 Milperra Colts 14 3 Balmain Juniors 17 5 Maroubra Lions (G) 9 3 Kingsgrove Colts 15 3 Penshurst RSL 16 4 North Ryde Hawks 10 5 Arncliffe Scots 4 4 Renown United 12 6 Newtown Jnr Jets (W) 8 4 Hurstville United 10 4 Hurstville United 16 5 Carlingford Cougars (M) 6 6 Mascot (W) 2 5 Moorebank Rams 8 5 Renown United 10 5 Carlingford Cougars 10 6 Moorebank Rams (2) 4 7 St Johns Eagles (C) 3 6 5

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This year marked the 90th Anniversary of the Arncliffe Scots Semi Finals, three in Grand Finals and the U12 winning the The 2016 season was a special year for Brighton Seagulls with The time and effort provided by the coaches, trainers and Rugby League Club, the oldest and longest continually serving Premiership. We gained two teams this season and a lot of new the celebration of the Club’s 50th Anniversary. managers can never be underestimated. Many thanks also to club in the St George district. players for all grades which was a very pleasing result. One of A highly successful Anniversary Dinner was held on Saturday, the many parents for their cooperation and particularly those The Club celebrated this wonderful achievement with a Gala the most pleasing results of the year however was our U9 team July 23 at Club Central Hurstville with over 200 former players who supported the Club’s home game days by volunteering. Day at Cahill Park that saw all the younger grades play in the winning the Rimmer Win. and members attending. On the night we announced the Whilst our Committee was thin in number thanks go to those morning and then all senior grades from U13 through to A It was also a very difficult year with massive plumbing problems induction of seven former players into the inaugural Brighton who stepped forward and gave their time. particularly Sandra Grade play in a social touch competition. There was also a at Cahill Park that were due to be finished for the start of the Seagulls Hall Of Fame. Also, special presentations were made Hayward who again proved so valuable in her assistance to team from the Junior Grade Officials and Past Players. Boys rugby league season but continued all season. We were unable to seven women who over time have given outstanding service me. A special mention also to Kayleen Lenzo who after nine from the U9 through to U12 acted as ballboys and linesmen. to use the dressing rooms until round eight and even then in their line of duty to Brighton Seagulls. seasons is moving on. Kayleen has served the Club admirably The Grand Final was played between the A Grade and the U16 without plumbing. I would at this stage like to thank all the St This season saw Brighton Seagulls field six teams comprising and we wish her well. teams. The whole Club took part and it was the perfect way to George clubs and also most clubs from the SCC competition of four Mini teams together with U9 and U11 Mod League We convey to our Junior League our appreciation for the celebrate. for their co-operation and understanding with this situation teams. Drastic changes to our playing numbers have occurred support they again gave to all the affiliated clubs in 2016. A reunion of past and present players and officials was held when they played at Cahill Park. It was very much appreciated. over recent time and not long ago we were competing We take this opportunity also to acknowledge the service to at the Scots Club in September. It was well attended with More work will go on during this summer including on the with 15 teams. Many factors since have affected the Club’s retiring Junior League President Chris Books. His record service players from all eras back as far as the 1950s to the present A playing surface and I hope that all will be ready for season registrations however, like our game, we are resilient and our of 12 years as President is remarkable and we at Brighton thank Grade. Elder statesman Tim Rolles read through the history, 2017. Club will continue to work at our recruitment plans in the new him for his contribution to St George Junior League. Ian Maclean spoke on the amazing list of achievements that On behalf of Scots I thank the St George Junior League, the St season. We thank the Referees as usual for the important part they play the clubs has amassed over 90 years. including four Australian George Illawarra Dragons and the St George Referees for their It goes without question that the support of sponsors plays in our weekly competitions. Our Club were mainly involved players, five NSW players, 30 St George Dragons and St support, assistance, time and effort given to enable our Club an important part in allowing Junior Rugby League to remain with the junior members and found them always enthusiastic George Illawarra Dragons first-grade players, 114 10-year to play the game we all love. Have a wonderful summer and the most cost efficient winter sport. Our Major Sponsor in and pleasant in their manner. Player Jackets, eight 20-year Life Membership players and hope to see you all again next season. 2016 was again Club Central, an organisation that provides Finally to our fellow affiliated clubs we at Brighton thank you three 25-year players. John King, Pat Jarvis and Bruce Starkey Glenys Ellis remarkable support to both junior sport and many charities in for the competition you provided for our teams and we convey all spoke on their time at the Club and it was a wonderful night. the community. Club Secretary our best wishes in you efforts in continuing to build your club The year on the field had some success with four teams in Many thanks also to our team sponsors: Big Johns Pizza Sabs into 2017. Souci, B E.K. Glass Replacement and Panel & Paint Body Bruce Hartley Repairs Calton. President

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Earlwood Saints was represented in the competition with six We proudly returned to Bexley Oval this year and season 2017 Colts saw the mismatch the coach left his “best” players on teams in the 2015 season, ranging from our U9 to our U16 will see our Club celebrate our 100 year anniversary. the bench and when they did take the field they had obviously who all performed admirably throughout the year. Whilst Hurstville had 10 teams representing in Minis, Mods and been instructed by the coach to take it easy on our boys which our numbers were slightly down on previous years, we were International competitions. Out of the seven eligible teams, they happily did. Our team even scored a few a tries that day confident that we had people involved that were there for five Hurstville sides made Semi Finals with our U11 winning and our kids loved every minute. Thank you to the U10 Colts, the main reason - to provide the younger players with an the competition. We are extremely proud of all their efforts your kindness and sporting spirit did not go unnoticed that day opportunity to involved in rugby league. and have thoroughly enjoyed watching all our teams compete and many of those kids will return to play next year because The success of a team, and a club, can be measured in many this year. of your gesture. I thought it fitting to share the story with our whole community! different ways - from results on the scoreboard, to increased All of our senior players were terribly excited by and enjoyed participation numbers and through other avenues such as immensely the Development Squad program, as did our As always, we would like to thank all the other clubs for hosting teams within the club working harmoniously for the enjoyment volunteer coaches trainers and managers. A big thank you to us during the season when required with a special thanks of all involved. Dave Parkes for all your efforts in organising! to the club presidents and secretary’s for being so available taking countless phone calls throughout the season. We are proud to promote the game of league at Earlwood We were represented in the U14 and U15 age levels and we A special mention to our U10 who played with eight players Saints where our first priority is the kids’ enjoyment and congratulate all players that were involved. most weeks against full strength squads. They were delighted Many thanks to the Junior League for the constant support inclusion in the team sport. With many new faces in the playing In addition to this, the Saints were well represented this year when it was their turn to head to UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah and a special thanks to Cathy Crowe who somehow always and team official ranks this year, it was always great to see our in the Junior Representative teams. We congratulate the to play in the pre-game match and form part of the tunnel for finds the time to return every phone call and deal with the main focus being taught to our future stars by our dedicated following players for their selection as part of the 2015 St the St George Illawarra Dragons. serious and not so serious issues every club faces! volunteers. George Harold Matthews Cup: Daniel Thompson and SG Ball: The U10 were also involved in a very special game as we were Lindslay Merrick, Our U9, U10 White and U10 Red teams all performed admirably David Naufahu, Izaha Te Amo and Ofa Tuitupou. visited at Bexley Oval by the Kingsgrove Colts. When the Secretary throughout the 2015 season. It was great to see these teams It is always the dream of a young player to achieve the ultimate go out each week and enjoy playing the game that we all love. and play NYC and then progress on to the NRL. This year, No matter what the result, each week these teams showcased we congratulate those players that have continued on their what rugby league is about, for the enjoyment of us all. Great dream, from playing with Earlwood Saints, to now playing in work guys and we look forward to seeing you again next the NYC and some reaching even higher achievements. We season. also congratulate those players that represented their heritage Taking part in the Sydney Combined Competitions, our U14 as part of the NSW Harmony Cup. and U16 teams had seasons that proved to be challenging to The season wouldn’t be as successful without the tireless hour both players and officials. Our U16 showed to all that rugby put in by our team officials and Committee - to all, a very is a tough sport, but you just keep plugging away at thank you. Special mention must go to Andrea Perestrelo, it. Each week the team took the field and performed to the without whom, the 2015 season would not have happened. best anyone could ask. Thank you guys, we hope that you have Thanks must also go to the Board of the Junior League, led by enjoyed the year. Chris Books and Cathy Crowe. There is an enormous amount To our U14, what a year you guys had! To the team officials of work done behind the scenes that is not realised by many, and all players, the year showed just how much talent we have so to the Board - an enormous thank you! in this young side and the future is exciting. Each week this To the referees, without whom the game would not operate team took the field and performed above expectation. The without, thanks for another year and we look forward to seeing improvement that this team showed, both as individuals and all the young faces back in the pink shirts in 2015. as a team, was great to see and a credit to the coaching staff. Special thanks also to the St George Illawarra Board and NRL We look forward to seeing you boys back in the 2016 season! Game Development for their continued support of grassroots The SCC is a great competition that allows teams to take rugby league through the various programs in place. part in competitions with other equally matched teams. Our Have an enjoyable off season, and see you back on the International teams showcased this throughout the year and paddock in 2016. there were some spectacular performances for all teams. We look forward to seeing the players from our International teams Dave Parkes back with us in 2016 to build upon this season. President The Saints were also well represented in the St George Junior Development Program, a program that fosters the development of rugby league and allows players to be involved and experience the game and a different level.

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Once again the end of another footy season is upon us. While What a rewarding season we have had this year both on and at times it was stressful and testing it was a rewarding and off the field! All our teams from U6 to U17 kept us entertained fun one for Kingsgrove Colts both on and off the field! We each weekend and we have been grateful to the coaches, fielded six Mini teams, five Mod teams and three International trainers, managers and families who have volunteered their teams along with our team. The future looks spare time to support us this season. bright as our numbers in the Mini and Mods are strong and We would like to thank all the new officials who joined the hopefully they will come through and fill the empty spots in the Club to help out the kids throughout all age groups each and International sides in future years. every weekend as well as those who helped with all our various Club activities. Once again our Ron Massey Cup team did it tough on the There are many highlights from the season but some that stand field and did not get the results they were after, However, it out include our annual Season Presentation, our involvement managed to get a couple of boys contracts with NRL teams in the annual City to Surf, watching our U15 and U17 players which is the main aim of this team, to give kids from this it’s there again next season. and official visit the local nursing home and help out as well Meats, Noppen Air, Westcon Building, and Right 2 Drive. Your district who miss out on representative teams another chance as inviting the Channel Footy Show to interview some of our investment into the Club is very much appreciated. to be seen. We would like to encourage other clubs to send I would like to thank the Executive Committee and everybody players! On behalf of the Kogarah Cougars, I would like to thank all any players that miss out on representative footy to consider that helped throughout the season, especially canteen staff I would like to thank our coaches, trainers, managers and the opposing teams and clubs in the St George and Sydney playing in this team and see what happens. and those who turned up every weekend to set up the ground committee members and helpers for their dedication and Combined Competitions for a great season and wish you all and helped clean up the ground. Our Mini teams had an enjoyable and fun season and gave support. They include Sam, Ahmad, Notion, Chrystal, Koda well in the off season. us plenty of laughs watching them play. We hope they stick I would like to thank the St George Junior League for all they Jr, Moey, Wal, Ali, Deb, Wassim, Hussein, Elias, Manal, Abz, Last but not least to our Cougars Family, thank you all, keep together and continue with the same spirit. Our five Mod do in this district and in the combined competition to ensure Rabeh, Mel, Adele, Mohamed, Kane, Darren, Huss, Janel. safe and we hope to see you in 2017. that not only our Club but every other club has a competition teams showed great signs of sportsmanship and dedication Furthermore, I would like to thank our sponsors McDonalds Koda Ghassa to play in. A special thanks for their efforts towards the Mini and also had a lot of fun and laughter along the way. South Hurstville, Boss Security IGA South Hurstville, Pride President and Mod carnivals as the kids really enjoy those days and the The U9 had a bit if a rough start to the year but got it together special gifts which they receive. and made it all the way to the Grand Final. Although they could not win the big one they with coach Bennett and all the We are glad that once again we had the chance to support staff, they should be congratulated for their efforts. and raise awareness to the charity which we have worn on our sleeve for three seasons and they are ‘Save Our Sons’. It is a Our U10 had another great year and showed what a great team great charity and we hope we were able to assist in a small way they are as did the U11 Blue with both teams making the Grand in helping them reach their immense journey in reaching their Final. Although both teams met better teams on the day and goal in trying to find a cure for this crippling disease. Anybody were not good enough to take it out, they still had fantastic who would like to donate to this wonderful cause is able to do seasons and they, along with their coaches Tareck and Oni with so by going onto their website http://www.saveoursons.org. the help of their staff, should be congratulated. au/. Please remember that any donation no matter how big or Our U11 Red and U13 were new teams coming together and small is greatly appreciated. did not quite gel together as quickly as we hoped but improved On that note I would like to thank all of our sponsors who as the year went on. Our U12 and U14 were good again with provide the finances required to operate our Club and provide both making it to the Preliminary Final where they got beaten all that is needed for our teams to train and wear when proudly by eventual Premiers. representing our Club. I would like to single out our club Our A Grade played in a combined competition which is sponsor and say a special thank you to EMAG APARTMENTS extremely difficult as you are playing against the best teams who generously continue to assist. All our other sponsors are from other districts. Sating that, they had a sensational season proudly displayed on our website www.kingsgrovecolts.com. making the Grand Final and performing well but unfortunately au so please visit the site and if any of these sponsors can going down. Congratulations to coach Sam and to the players be used please use them so we may be able to repay their and officials for all their hard work. generosity in some way. Congratulations to the players, coaching staff and parents Leba Abihanna of all teams on a great season and hope to see you all back President stronger in 2017. The Club appreciates all your help and hope

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This season has been a superb year for Penshurst RSL. Season 2016 is behind us and it is time for us to look back Rugby League for both sides in the one week, not to mention For the fifth year in a row, we have won the coveted Junior and share. I start by expressing our thanks and appreciation school commitments and after school games. Well done to to the St George Board for all the work they do to get Rugby both the teams with the efforts involved. Club Championship and we regained the Senior Club League on the field; and special thanks to Chris and Cathy Our U12 were also involved in a play-off to make the Semi Championship after being narrowly defeated last year! This is for their tireless work and efforts in their involvement with Finals; this being an exciting game but we went down to an amazing achievement for our Club, as we pride ourselves the Sydney Combined Competition. It is a mammoth job and Hurstville United and missed out. No disgrace to our boys, on getting kids and players on the field for a game of footy. remembering that we are the only district run by volunteers, they played well and in the real spirit of Renown United. That is why we have at least one side in every age group and this is an amazing effort from all concerned. Thank you! We fielded four teams in the Sydney Combined Competition. when there is two, we grade them evenly. In the Minis we fielded five sides; all extremely successful and This was not a good season for us and the various injuries in Overall, we had 15 teams this season. Of that, three played performing beyond their expectations. The players thoroughly the U14 and U16 teams did not help. The U19 made it to the Mini footy, five played Mod footy and seven played SCC enjoyed their footy and showed great enthusiasm week after Finals and were beaten in their Finals game on the bell 14-10. week. There was a real bond between all these teams and they International footy. We had at least one side in every age A disappointment for the team but certainly not a disgrace. supported each other getting to each others’ games if the group which really helps the progression of players through During the season, some of the younger talented Internationals draw permitted. the age groups. This leads in to thanking all of our mighty sponsors for 2016. were involved in the St George Development Program and had Our Mod sides continued to be competitive with our U9 playing the opportunity of playing other districts. Congratulations to Penshurst RSL Club has been fantastic for us and we gratefully Our U19 and U13 played in Division 1 competitions and our great football, winning the Minor Premiership and then the U9 those selected and I trust they benefited from this experience. thank them again for their generous and continued support U14, U15, U16 and U17 all respectfully played in Division 2 Premiership. This was a great game of football and showed Socially, we celebrated our 65th Anniversary and held a that has now run for 56 seasons. We urge all of our parents and competitions. Our A Grade started in a Division 3 competition, some good talent in the side. Congratulations to them! successful reunion, with many past and present players, friends fans to become members and support the Club that supports but requested and successfully gained promotion to Division 2 The U10 also had a good year re-forming at the commencement and families attending. This was a great night with plenty of after five rounds. This reflects our policy of always grading teams us. The country of Oman and Michael Ibrahim, Mortgage of the season and making it to the Finals. One of their stories, experiences and memories exchanged. Choice at Oatley, Penshurst Hotel, Soil ‘n’ Stuff, Charlie Lovetts in divisions to suit their ability and growth to gain maximum highlights was playing in the St. George Bank Challenge at the It would be remiss if I did not express the Club’s appreciation development for each individual player and team group. at Peakhurst, Mainstreet Residential & Commercial and David Allianz Stadium, Moore Park on ANZAC Day and also having to all parents who have been involved with Renown United Chambers Accounting have all been very generous to us and a the privilege to see the ANZAC Day ceremony. As well, they in some way - either with transport to training or the games, After no premiership wins last season, 2016 provided us with big part of our on-going success. Again, we urge parents and played a further St. George Bank challenge game at UOW helping with barbecue or canteen, ground managers and three. First off were our U10 Golds who, after making the Grand fans to support these great businesses. Jubilee Oval, Kogarah towards the end of the season and setting up grounds. We could not manage without your help. Final from third place on the ladder, prevailed 36-34 against had the opportunity to run on with the St George Illawarra I also wish to thank the referees, our coaching staff and any We have a great group of coaches, managers and trainers defending Premiers Kingsgrove Colts. Our second victorious Dragons. I am sure these would be good memories for them! other person who assists to make Renown United the great across all of our teams from U6 to A Grade. These people team was the U16 who were victorious in an epic Grand Final The U11 had two sides, however, with the Greens making the club it is. nurture and care for all of our players from the littlest kids to against South Eastern 18-12 after extra-time. Then came our Semi Finals, they and needed to play in two play-offs to be Bev Armstrong our veteran A Graders. Thank you to all of them for their efforts U17 who, after being undefeated throughout the season, went eligible for the Finals. This was a big ask with four games of Honorary Secretary in 10-10 at half-time against a committed Arncliffe Scots outfit in keeping us the number one Club in the district. before showcasing a dominant second half performance to Our 280 odd players that have worn the Green and Gold so prevail 46-10! proudly and courageously this season, have shown the spirit, A special mention must also go to our U12 and U15 who made fairness and sportsmanship that our Green and Gold jersey their respective Grand Finals but had to settle with the runners- has meant to so many players and officials over the last 56 up medallions. Our U12 were gallant against an undefeated years. Each and every one of them have played their part in Arncliffe Scots team and our U15 were fantastic all season, but securing us our joint Club Championships this season and we were run down late by a fired-up St George Dragons outfit. are very proud of, and grateful to, all of them. This season was also good for our Club at a representative We would like to thank the executive committee of the St level. Matt Dufty continues to be one of the guns in the George Junior League for another very enjoyable and well run National Youth Competition for the St George Illawarra season. A huge thanks too to retiring Junior League President Dragons. Matt has since been rewarded with another two-year Chris Books for his dedicated and meritorious service for more deal with the Club and will join the first-grade ranks next year. than a decade. Chris has been a tireless servant and his legacy Matt was joined in the squad this year by another Penshurst will be long remembered. boy in Alex Ta’ale while Kieran Wyld had a strong season in Graham Chong Sun the St George Dragons SG Ball Cup side. For more players in President Harris Georgopoulos, Ethan Hicks, Jye McRae and Will Saliba also represented the St George Dragons Harold Matthews Cup side with distinction.

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Leba Abihanna (Kingsgrove Colts) Ian McLean Jnr (Arncliffe Scots) Beverly Armstrong (Renown United) Dave McGinty (Hurstville United) Fred Barnes (Renown United) # Percy Marsden # Steve Bell (Renown United) Cecil Menser # Chris Books (St Josephs) Joseph William McGraw # 6/11/1951 Sid Bossie # Arthur V Moymow # 18/10/1944 Kevin Brown # 1991 W. (Bill) Nichol # Tom Butler Norm Nicholson # 2/8/1996 Allan P. Clarke # Cecil P Negus # Joe Cohen # Eric O’Donnell # Maureen Connelly Allan Parry (Arncliffe Scots) # 1991 Catherine Crowe (St Josephs/Penshurst RSL) David Parkes W.F. (Bill) Crabtree # 12/7/2001 Arthur Popplewell # Col Creighton # Robert Rayner (Renown United) J.H Davis # Roger Riley (Renown United) Percy Davis (Arncliffe Scots) # 18/11/1999 Paul Reeves (Riverwood Legion) W.E.A Davis # Tom Reid # Peter Del-Grande # 1994 Jack Richards # 1986 Glenys Ellis (Arncliffe Scotts) Glen Robinson (Kingsgrove Colts) Fred Ede # Matt Rogers # Fred Erickson Snr # 13/3/1996 Keith Ross # 28/11/1998 Laurie Fernley (Brothers) # 22/5/2014 W. (Bill) Russell # Z.M. (Billie) Fuller (Penshurst RSL) Jack Sanderson # Laurie Fernley (Brothers) Stan Shaw (Penshurst RSL) Des Gardiner (Hurstville United) Mitchell Sim (Bexley Kingsgrove/Brighton Seagulls) Felix Garnel # Alex Simmons # 20/2/2002 George Gaunt # Don Smith # 1992 Bruce Hartley (Brighton Seagulls) W.A. (Bill) Spaul (Penshurst RSL) # Frank Hall # Les Speakman # 9/9/2001 Ken Hall # 20/8/1996 Jim Squires # Robert Harding # Les Stephens # 1991 Tom Hicks # Jeff Stoneham (Peakhurst Hawkes) William Hooker # 1995 W. (Bill) Summerell Snr (Hurstville United) # Col Hudson # 14/6/2006 C. Tye # Dennis Johnson (Arncliffe Scots) Robert (Bob) Tasker Fred Hones # 28/2/2007 George Taylor # Ken Kell # W. (Bill) Thompson # 1994 William Kelly # Col Tricker (Renown United) Richard Knowler (Hurstville United) # 18/9/2010 Joe Tulk # 1993 Merve Lynch (Illawarra Catholic Club) Fred Vormister # Bob Lane # Chris Wallace (Brighton Seagulls) Harry Lane # George Watts (Brighton Seagulls) Fred Lepherd # Doug Wilson (Kingsgrove Colts) Alf Louhoun # Baden Wales Snr # Gordon Lowrie OAM (Penshurst RSL) # 8/6/2009 # = denotes deceased life member Gary McCoullough (Illawarra Catholic Club)

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