th Saturday 16 September, 2017 Dorrien Gardens, West Perth Fremantle Roosters v Rockingham Sharks Todays Program Under 14’s 9:20am Ellenbrook Rabbitohs v North West Reds Junior State Challenge 10:30am Women’s League Tag Fremantle Roosters v Joondalup Giants 11:40am Under 18’s North Beach Sea Eagles v Joondalup Giants 1:10pm Val Murphy Trophy South Perth Lions v Joondalup Giants 2:30pm Reserve Grade Rockingham Sharks v Willagee Bears 4:00pm Premiership Fremantle Roosters v Rockingham Sharks Venue Information Patrons are reminded that smoking is not permitted within any part of the stadium. Dorrien Gardens is a licenced venue, alcohol is not to be brought into the premises. Patrons are not permitted to bring food or beverage products purchased at commercial outlets outside of the stadium into Dorrien Gardens. Thank you for your assistance and understanding in this matter. On behalf of the Board , management & staff of NRL WA I would like to welcome you all to Dorrien Gardens for the 2017 Smarter than Smoking Grand Final Day. Today is the culmination to another progressive year for our code in WA, despite the challenges of a tough economy which has placed added pressure on our clubs, volunteers and other stakeholders in the Rugby League community. Having said that , we have seen some outstanding football played at both senior and junior levels, and the best will go head to head today as they face off for Premiership glory. In the elite arena we have seen the Rabbitohs, Storm, Manly Sea Eagles & NZ Warriors all play in Perth as we eagerly await the big RLWC Double Header at nib Stadium on November 12th _ England v France & Wales v Ireland . We also get a special bonus when Wayne Bennett’s star-studded England team finish off a 10 day pre RLWC camp in Fremantle with a warm up game against the CAS [Combined Affiliated States] team which will contain 10 West Australian players. This game will be at nib Stadium on Friday 20th October [kick off approx. 6.30pm ] the night before the England squad fly to Melbourne to prepare for their World Cup opener against Australia. We can also look forward to the NRL Telstra Premiership Round One Double Header at the new Perth Stadium on March 10, 2018 featuring the Rabbitohs & the Canterbury Bulldogs hosting two yet to be announced opponents. Locally , our gratitude to all the dedicated volunteers, coaches, trainers, referees, officials and club committees who continue to generously & vitally contribute to the sustainability and growth of the game in our state. Also to all those fans, players - men and women, as well as Life Members who have over the years laid the foundations on which the game continues to be built in Western Australia. Our sincere appreciation also to our loyal sponsors and partners without whose funding we could not fuel our game ,in particular our longest serving ally Cash Converters, Heathway – proud sponsors of the Smarter than Smoking Premiership & our Referees, the WA Government through its Department of Sport and Recreation, Lion, AGI, Struddys, DDH 1 Drilling, Fleetwood and ISS, All Flags Signs & Banners, Hammond Legal, Blueforce and Peak Body Fitness. Also special acknowledgement to our media partners including The West Australian, The Sunday Times, Nova 93.7, Red FM, Sport FM and Yuu Social. My personal thanks to all the hard working and passionate team at NRL WA who toil every day to promote, develop and grow the participation profile & respect for our great game throughout the state. And to all the teams competing today, we congratulate you on reaching the “Big Dance”and wish you the best of luck in your quest for the Smarter than Smoking Champions trophies. Enjoy your Grand Final Day 2017. John Sackson. General Manager NRL WA 2017 Smarter than Smoking Perth Junior League GRAND FINALS Last Sunday was the pinnacle of the NRL WA Junior Competition, held at Dorrien Gardens, the top Junior teams from the competitive age groups went head to head in a showcase of our Junior Rugby League talent. Congratulations to all the clubs and teams involved in such a great day. Junior Premiers 2017 Under 11’s Rockingham Sharks Under 12’s South Perth Lions Girls League Tag Ellenbrook Rabbitohs Under 13’s Joondalup Giants Under 14’s Ellenbrook Rabbitohs Under 16’s Rockingham Sharks Congratulations to the Winning Players of the Year 2017 Under 11’s Joshua Siulepa South Perth Lions Under 12’s Jeremiah Havea Alkimos Tigers Girls League Tag Rueben Cherrington South Perth Lions Under 13’s Ryan McGloin Joondalup Giants Under 14’s Joshua Tuia Tua Fremantle Roosters Under 16’s Dylan Estreich South Perth Lions Junior Club Person of the Year 2017 Erin Terrell South Perth Lions State Player of the Year 2017 Under 12’s Thomas Crofts Under 15’s Kyran Namana Under 16’s Hope Parata-King Junior Club Champions 2017 South Perth Lions UNDER 14’s Junior State Challenge 9:20am Kick-Off Referee: B. Midson Touch Judges: A. Watters & J. Hewat-Lawrence v ELLENBROOK RABBITOHS NORTH WEST REDS Ben Thornton 1 Lachlann Owen Tyrone-Lee Petera 2 Alan Borell Jaquan Mahu 3 Josh Male Jak Swan 4 Zach Tattam Xavier Tearoa 5 Ryan George Tamati Makowharemahihi 6 Darcy Turner Rico Henare-Pako 7 Jed Taylor Gaine McKenzie 8 Tama Borell Kobi Aiesi 9 Jack Rolle William Swift 10 Te Ara Paul Austin Anderson 11 Ben Carr Brandan Martins 12 Flynn Owen Aidan McDonagh 13 Chiraphong Sutchawong Ryan Koertzen 14 Leo Borch Nicholas Prance 15 Tyler Brown Tyler Ward 16 Travis Reti Nicholas Bradley-Moore 17 Bryson Camilleri 18 Brodie Wilkinson Neil Dunne 19 Cohen Kirkwood Kahutiaterangi Walker 20 Henare Pako Coach Nic Rolle Let The Battle Begin….. Today’s NRL WA Smarter Than Smoking Premiership Grand Final will follow in the footsteps of the thrillers, rollercoasters and nail-biters that have been a part of Rugby League history in Western Australia for the past 69 years. To date Fremantle have taken the title on 5 occasions as compared to the Rockingham who are looking at their second title. Good luck to both teams in their quest to be Premiers for 2017. First Grade Premiers Year Club Year Club Year Club 1948 South Perth 1971 North Beach 1994 Canning 1949 South Perth 1972 Applecross 1995 Belmont 1950 Fremantle 1973 South Perth 1996 South Perth 1951 Perth 1974 North Beach 1997 Fremantle 1952 South Perth 1975 South Perth 1998 North Beach 1953 South Perth 1976 Fremantle 1999 Canning 1954 South Perth 1977 Fremantle 2000 Joondalup 1955 Cottesloe 1978 Canning 2001 North Beach 1956 Victoria Park 1979 Mosman-Cottesloe 2002 South Perth 1957 South Perth 1980 North Beach 2003 North Beach 1958 South Perth 1981 Mosman-Cottesloe/Fremantle 2004 South Perth 1959 Victoria Park 1982 South Perth 2005 South Perth 1960 Victoria Park 1983 South Perth 2006 North Beach 1961 Fremantle 1984 North Beach 2007 North Beach 1962 Victoria Park 1985 North Beach 2008 South Perth 1963 Fremantle 1986 Applecross 2009 South Perth 1964 Applecross 1987 Belmont 2010 South Perth 1965 Applecross 1988 Belmont 2011 South Perth 1966 Applecross 1989 Belmont 2012 North Beach 1967 Applecross 1990 Canning 2013 North Beach 1968 Victoria Park 1991 Canning 2014 South Perth 1969 Applecross 1992 Applecross 2015 Fremantle 1970 Applecross 1993 Rockingham 2016 North Beach Women’s League Tag Grand Final 10:30am Kick-Off Referee: A. Watters Touch Judges: B. Midson & J. Hewat-Lawrence v FREMANTLE ROOSTERS JOOONDALUP GIANTS 1 Shenae Gillmore-Spence Simone Johnson 2 Tammy Hansell-Byrnes Tara Smith 3 Karina Spence Sarah Calder 4 Bryanna Ramos Karen Breese 5 Elle Warren 6 Melissa Smith Claire French 7 Olivia Warren Keisha Marshall 8 Amy Pearson Michelle Traynor 9 Madison Anderson Leanne Ellicott 10 Shauna Narrier Macey Olsen 11 Taryn Wylie Kristen Thomson 12 Stacey Hendriks Wendy Mann 13 Amber Spence Lupe Betham-Brown 14 Nyssa Turner Sandra Huynh 15 Kaliway Anderson-Hamlin 16 Arnika Browne 17 Taylavie Frost-Kelemete 18 Jaye Vaughan-Davies 19 Kiri Smiler 20 Ryan Foster Coach Robert Costello UNDER 18’s Grand Final 11:40am Kick-Off Referee: P. Lawrence Touch Judges: T. Wharepouri & A. Devene v NORTH BEACH SEA EAGLES JOONDALUP GIANTS Tye Saus 1 Brenton Scott John Lohan 2 Anthony Neves Jaylen Grey 3 Kingston Niwa-Solo Kahan Joyce-Vaughan 4 Porikapa Tukaki Juan Ryan 5 Tana Love Charles Pulsford 6 Levi Mitchell Alex Harmer 7 Christian Smith Taine Boelen 8 Lionel Topia Beau Constable 9 Everton Newton Tallas Williams 10 Zantanamaud Pomare-Tutagalevao Bowman Stein 11 Oliver Callan Keleb Henry 12 Greg Lingard 13 Nika Morehu Logan Kempton 14 Ned Field 15 Keanu Kaukasi (21) Ngarongo Reti 16 Ruben Pai Hayden Herz 17 Jordan Simon 18 Harris Tuhakaraina 19 Jacob Berryman (22) 20 Oneal Anderson-Hamlin Phil Douche Coach Gus Marshall Open Trial Game - 10th of October 2017 6pm at Ken Allen Field Open Trial Game - 14th of October 2017 10am at Ken Allen Field See Full Details at nrlwa.com.au/pirates-sg-ball-trial-applications Val Murphy Trophy Grand Final 1:10pm Kick-Off Referee: L. Noonan Touch Judges: J. Reuben & B. Midson v SOUTH PERTH LIONS JOONDALUP GIANTS Luke Crase 1 Te Awaiti Kihi Kari Te Awhe 2 Vincent Tamati Hunta Pohutuhutu 3 William Akroyd Dyshan Simpson 4 Maumou Mackie Jackson Turner 5 Jeremy Pomare Kuraau Temata 6 Charian Reti Cameron Hurley 7 Jason Tuitama Nigel Andrews 8 Kawana Matekohi Manga Te Whaiao 9 Jesse Eiao Daniel Drakeford 10 Jhai Kapea Wade Selwyn 11 Steven Bennett Bishop Te Arahi 12 Tama Nohona Mathew Townend 13 Joseph Anderson Jordan Stanish 14 Lyall Chase Angus McFillin 15 Reyton Thompson John Hilston 16 Jordan Leather Anthony Piggott 17 Nopera Tereiti Ronald Francis 18 William Kotua Darrell Houia 19 Lance Jakeman Timothy McIntyre 20 Jason Clarke Joe McGuire Coach Andre Pokere RESERVE GRADE Grand Final 2:00pm Kick-Off Referee: B.