Author : Zoe Filetti Sharks Reporter

Bittersweet round for Junior Rep Sharks

It was a topsy-turvy weekend for the Junior Representative Sharks as the SG Ball and Lisa Fiaola sides shored up their finals bids while the Harold Matthews and Tarsha Gale teams were defeated.

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Facing the Knights at the Newcastle COE on Saturday, Cronulla’s Lisa Fiaola girls ground out a 12-4 victory to nail down their place in the top eight with one round remaining.

The Tarsha Gale Sharks were defeated 14-10, however their points differential should be enough to qualify for the playoffs regardless of results.

In the boys matches played at Sharks Stadium on Sunday, Cronulla’s Harold Matthews finals chances were left hanging by a thread after a 24-22 loss to the Bulldogs.

There were no such issues for the SG Ball team, with a crushing 38-10 victory over the Tigers ensuring their premiership hopes remain alive.

Harold Matthews report

Riddled with injuries and poor weather conditions, the Harold Matthews Sharks were unable to get one over a ruthless Bulldogs side in an extremely important match.

The Bulldogs started fast with a charge-down to back up a strong first set of defence which led to a try to winger Wesley Papalii-Afoa in the opening minute.

Centre Luca Te Awa was unable to convert, giving Canterbury an early 4-0 lead.

Cronulla didn’t let this slow them down, however, as they continued to place sets of solid attack on the Bulldogs.

Fancy footwork from Canterbury fullback Kden Carter gave them room for a try-scoring opportunity, but they were unable to complete the play.

Throughout the middle of the first half, the Sharks showed a lot of fight, repeatedly defending sets, however in attack, they suffered from poor discipline and couldn’t finish.

After a mammoth effort defending their line, it was only a matter of time before the Bulldogs struck for their second, winger Oka Chan Kum Tong sliding over the line in the 17th minute.

Te Awa narrowly missed the conversion, furthering the margin to 8-0.

An unfortunate error from the Sharks allowed Canterbury to regain possession and make a break down the field.

Following this Cronulla gave away a detrimental penalty, which ended in Bulldogs centre Braith Sloane adding another four-pointer to their tally and Te Awa landing his first conversion of the day for a 14-0 lead.

The unlucky streak was broken when Cronulla crossed under the black dot for their first of the day in the 27th minute thanks to fullback Thomas Beattie.

Halfback Liam Challenor converted to bring the Sharks back within eight points.

Retrieving the ball from the kick off, the Bulldogs found a spot of lacking defence and used it to their advantage when Te Awa angled his way across the line in the final minute before the break. He was unable to convert.

It was the Sharks who opened the second-half scoring with winger Brodie Johnsen marching his way over in the 35th minute, with Challenor booting a tough goal.

Cronulla now only trailed by a converted try, giving them a shot of confidence.

To back up their flawless start after the break, interchange forward Oliver Te Hira secured a try for the Sharks in the 38th minute, and with Challenor able to convert, the scores were levelled at 18-18.

Canterbury snatched back the lead in the 47th minute with five-eighth Chinedu Udeh crossing to make the score 22-18.

Fullback Carter added the two points.

A perfectly placed kick from Cronulla in the 52nd minute allowed Johnsen to grab his second of the match and bring the hosts back into the game. Challenor was unable to convert, leaving the Sharks trailing by two.

The contest went down to the wire with Cronulla throwing everything they had at an outstanding defensive side, though they were continually held out.

The final score of 24-22 significantly dented the Sharks’ finals hopes.

SG Ball report

Unlike the Harold Matthews match, it was Cronulla who were in control for the majority of the SG Ball game, proving they have what it takes to be a finals side.

For the opening 10 minutes, the match was tight with both sides making a few errors but staying consistent in attack and defence.

Cronulla were the first team to strike in the eighth minute after halfback Blake Wardrobe made a break and passed to winger Bailey Leach, who used momentum to get across. With five-eighth Callum Grantham unable to convert, the Sharks led 4-0.

Continuing their run of solid attack, fast hands down the left side placed winger Elijah Paea in perfect position to barge his way over in the 14th minute.

An unsuccessful conversion attempt by Grantham in windy conditions meant the Sharks stretched their lead out by four more points.

To add to their list of tries, in the 19th minute Blake Watman forced his way under the black dot for Cronulla’s third of the day, and with Grantham adding the two points, the Sharks were slipping away from the Tigers.

After 24 minutes

After 24 minutes, Balmain hit back with winger Cooper Rauhihi touching down and halfback Marc Tannous converting. The Tigers were now back in this contest, only trailing by eight.

It wasn’t enough for the visitors as Cronulla marched their way over just four minutes later, with centre Prestyn Laine-Sietu grabbing his first of the day. Grantham was unable to convert.

Laine-Sietu proved unstoppable when securing a double moments later in the 31st minute, and with Grantham unable to add the two points, the score was 22-6.

To capitalise on their sensational first-half performance, Cronulla added a sixth try to their tally on the buzzer with Paea claiming a double. To enter the break, the Sharks led 26-6, summing up a dominant display so far.

Unfortunately for the Tigers, a knock-on from the kick off gave Cronulla prime field position instantly, however they could not complete.

After poor discipline from the Sharks, interchange forward Jake White was sin-binned.

Now against a 12-man side, Balmain capitalised and went in for their second of the afternoon with Ocean Vaivela powering through the defensive line in the 48th minute.

Tannous missing the goal, the score was 26-10.

Throughout the majority of the second-half it was an arm wrestle, with both teams unable to complete sets and giving away penalties.

The Sharks broke their scoreless second-half streak with fullback Oliver Lester sliding over the try line in the 64th minute to take the score to 30-10, and with Grantham converting, there were now 22 points dividing the teams.

Off the back of an amazing kick from Alex Isdale in the 69th minute, centre Nikora Williams leapt to catch the ball and came down over the line to cap off an amazing game from Cronulla’s SG Ball side.

Grantham converting, the final score was 38-10 in favour of the Sharks.

The Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale Sharks will round out the regular season at home on Saturday morning with matches against the Wests Tigers.

The SG Ball side are also scheduled to play at Sharks Stadium in a clash with the Storm, while the Harold Matthews boys will take their talents to Jubilee Stadium to face the Dragons.

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Wests Tigers rnd 2 report

Our Pathways Hub has all the match reports, info and live scores you’ll need when following Wests Tigers junior representative matches over the weekend.

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UNE SG Ball Cup (Under 19s) – Western Suburbs Magpies

Bulldogs 24 – 10 Magpies

The Wests Magpies SG Ball Cup team have fallen to a 24-10 defeat to the Bulldogs in Round 2 at Hammondville Oval.

The visitors trailed 6-4 at half-time and were unable to run down a strong Dogs side in the second period.

After a lengthy delay due to an injury to a Magpies player, the Bulldogs scored first in the corner, with the conversion giving the blue and whites a 6-0 lead.

A beautifully weighted pass from Pheonix Godinet then put Kurtis Dupond over, to bring the Magpies within two points after 20 minutes.

The Bulldogs held a 6-4 lead into the break and went on to score just two minutes into the second half through Azariah Toki-Mautairi to extend their lead.

An outstanding try from the home side, straight through the middle of the field brought the scoreline out to 18-4, before Magpies five-eighth, Junior Fagalele dummied and pushed his way through to grab a four-pointer on his club debut.

With a player in the bin, the Bulldogs opted to take a penalty goal to give themselves a 20-10 lead and big winger, Jope Rauqe then leaped high and came down with the ball to score their fourth of the day.

Rauqe’s try was the final try of the afternoon, with the Bulldogs emerging victorious, 24 points to 10.

UNE SG Ball Cup (Under 19s) – Balmain Tigers

Tigers 32 – 26 Dragons

Round 2 – Saturday 8th February

The Balmain Tigers SG Ball Cup team remains unbeaten in 2025, scoring their second win in as many weeks after coming away with a 32-26 win over the Dragons in Round 2.

A breathtaking performance from fullback, Logan Brookes, sent the Tigers on their way to victory as the new signing continues to impress since joining the club this season.

The Dragons shot out to a 10-0 lead after 17 minutes through tries to Antonio Okusitino and Xavier Kirk, with the latter try incredibly coming directly from the kick-off to restart play.

Despite those worrying signs, Balmain displayed toughness to remain in the contest and were rewarded when back-rower, Will Stone crashed his way over for his second try in as many weeks.

An incredible individual try to Logan Brookes followed shortly after, with the fullback breaking countless tackles and showing electric footwork to score a 65 m solo classic.

Jared Haywood’s spiralling cutout ball

Jared Haywood’s spiralling cutout ball then put Joseph Partch over in the corner to give the Tigers a 16-10 lead, which they maintained until half-time.

Jared Haywood (Photo : Weststigers)

Haywood went from provider to scorer in the 39th minute, as the hooker darted his way over, but it wasn’t long before Brookes was at it again.

The dynamic No.1 leapt through the air to gather a Marc Tannous bomb and score his second of the afternoon.

Brookes didn’t have to wait long to secure his hat-trick either, as he stepped off his left foot to give Balmain their sixth four-pointer of the match.

The Dragons did threaten a late fight-back after Okusitino collected two more late scores, book-ended by Zachariah Nachar’s 62nd-minute try, however Balmain held on for a 32-26 win at Lidcombe.

Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup (Under 19s) – Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers 34 – 0 Raiders

Wests Tigers’ Tarsha Gale Cup team have scored a 34-0 win over the Raiders at Kirkham Oval in Round 2.

After scraping home for a victory last weekend, the U/19’s Wests Tigers girls were dominant on their way to maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.

Tiresa Leasuasu has been an impressive performer during the opening two rounds of the campaign and the powerful middle forward crashed over for the first points of the match after just four minutes.

Leasuasu grabbed a second try in similar fashion shortly after, before some impressive play from Modesty Tafeuni sent Elenoa Namua over in the corner for Wests Tigers’ third of the day.

Leading 14-0 at the break, the home side then shot out of the blocks in the second period, scoring just 30 seconds into the half. A Canberra error led to Sienna-Mae Montgomery putting Tafeuni through a gap, where she raced away for a try of her own.

Co-captain, Evie McGrath then sent Chaela-Lee Falls crashing over in the corner and impressive youngster, Ellie Barnett went on to dart her way over from dummy half after 52 minutes.

Ellie Barnett (Photo : Weststigers)

Olivia Saley scored a simple hooker’s try late on to wrap up a clinical result for Wests Tigers, coming away with a 34-0 victory over Canberra in Round 2.

SLE Laurie Daley Cup (Under 18s) – Macarthur Wests Tigers

M Wests Tigers 38 – 0 Bulls

Round 1 – Sunday 9th February

The Macarthur Wests Tigers Laurie Daley Cup team has recorded a dominant 38-0 win over Riverina to kick off the 2025 season.

Impressive in both attack and defence, the centre pairing of Glassie Glassie and Will Jenkins were standouts over the course of the day’s play.

Glassie set winger, Tyler Volcov up for Macarthur’s first try after 9 minutes and it didn’t take long for the centre to score one of his own when he pushed his way through to give the home side a 10-0 lead.

Glassie Glassie (Photo : Weststigers)

Powerful lock-forward, Lorima Cosgrave proved too hard to handle for the Riverina defence when he crashed over to extend the Wests Tigers lead out to 16-0, which they maintained until half-time.

Dynamic fullback, Aaron Paea powered to the line to grab the first try of the second half to further Macarthur’s dominance as their points tally began to stack up.

Jenkins showcased sheer strength to bulldoze through defenders for his 57th minute effort, and when he raced through the line for his second of the afternoon, the result was beyond doubt.

Tyson Walker showcased impressive footwork in scoring the final try of the day, with Macarthur Wests Tigers ultimately coming away with a 38-0 win on Sunday.

UNE Harold Matthews Cup (Under 17s) – Western Suburbs Magpies

Bulldogs 18 – 34 Magpies

The Harold Matthews Cup Magpies have scored their second win in as many games to begin the 2025 season, after defeating the Bulldogs 34-18 in Round 2.

Wests held a 22-12 lead at half-time and didn’t take their foot off the accelerator in the second stanza, with halfback, Curtis Lakeman and winger, Josh Vella proving to be particular standouts in the impressive win.

An early Magpies error in attempting to defuse a high ball led to the Bulldogs scoring in the very first set of the match through captain, Chinedu Udeh.

An outstanding Magpies try brought the game level shortly after though, as Lakeman grubbered through the line, with Vella soccering the ball back to his halfback, who regathered to score under the posts.

It was Lakeman and Vella combining again in the 10th minute to grab the Magpies’ second, with the speedy winger brilliantly leaping through the air to snatch the No. 7’s kick and plant the ball down.

Vella scored his second of the morning to extend the Western Suburbs lead when he finished off a nicely executed scrum-base play, started by Lakeman and fullback, Tom Goodfield.

Front-rower, Jake Gaffney scored his fifth try in just two weeks shortly after entering the action, however the Bulldogs hit back shortly before half-time to keep the match within reach at 22-12.

Elijah Sefo collected a loose ball that went backwards through the hands of Vella to reassert the Magpies’ dominance on the contest shortly after the break, and powerful winger, James Lanyon scored out of dummy-half to extend the Magpies’ winning margin out even further.

A late converted try to Bulldogs prop, Dallis Taoai and a penalty goal via the boot of Vella would be the final scoring of the morning’s play, with Wests emerging victorious, 34-18 at Hammondville Oval.

UNE Harold Matthews Cup (Under 17s) – Balmain Tigers

Tigers 10 – 14 Dragons

The Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews Cup team has gone down to a narrow 14-10 defeat to the Dragons in Round 2 at Lidcombe Oval.

Trailing 14-0 at half-time, Balmain were much improved in the second period, however were unable to run-down the visitors.

The Tigers displayed quality goal-line defence to hold St. George out early, however the Dragons were first to score through second-rower, Lino Tamaseu.

The away team’s other edge forward, Jaeden Kavana then crashed over to further their lead and when Jack Lambert finished off a left-side raid on the stroke of half-time, it meant Balmain had it all to do in the second stanza.

Down 14-0 at the break, the Tigers had to score first after the resumption of play, and they did so through electric five-eighth, Izaac Mascarenas.

The No. 6 stepped his way through to put Balmain on the board and when fiery winger, Braidyn Wood scooped up a loose ball and planted it down after 53 minutes, the Tigers were back in it.

Despite their best efforts though, Balmain were unable to conjure up a third try in their improved second half, with St. George coming away with a 14-10 victory.

Westpac Lisa Fiaola Cup (Under 17s) – Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers 40 – 6 Raiders

The Wests Tigers Lisa Fiaola Cup team has bounced back from Round 1’s defeat in style, scoring a clinical 40-6 win over the Raiders at Kirkham Oval.

The home side was extremely impressive for the entirety of the match, with Canberra unable to match their fluent attack and rock-solid defence.

Wests Tigers showed impressive signs early too, with fullback, Khiarna Munro displaying impressive patience to hold the ball up for winger, Isabel McMenemy to score in the corner.

Frankie Cappello levelled proceedings for the visitors after 15 minutes, before the Wests Tigers lengthy flow of points began.

Front-rower, Alavina Tu’ifua crashed through the Raiders defence for a try, with Munro then grabbing one of her own, with the No. 1 lurking on the short-side from a scrum to score a well-executed set play.

That try gave Wests Tigers an 18-0 lead

That try gave Wests Tigers an 18-0 lead at the break and they didn’t let up in the second period.

The crispness of their passing was on full display for Lilea Seville’s 33rd-minute try, with a number of the backline players involved in the move opting to distribute the ball when they had opportunities to reach out for four-pointers themselves.

Munro’s class shone through again, as the fullback had her hands all over Naomi Cowley’s 44th-minute effort, and Dawn Tui darted over from dummy half to extend the Wests Tigers lead out to 34-6.

Dawn Tui (Photo : Weststigers)

An outstanding solo effort to co-captain, Sienna Robertson was a fitting way to cap off a dominant victory for Wests Tigers, as they emerged 40-6 winners at Kirkham Oval.

SLE Andrew Johns Cup (Under 16s) – Macarthur Wests Tigers

M Wests Tigers 26 – 12 Bulls

Round 1 – Sunday 9th February

Macarthur Wests Tigers’ Andrew Johns Cup team have come away with a 26-12 win over the Riverina Bulls to open their 2025 campaign.

Leading 20-0 at half-time, Wests Tigers held off a second-half fightback from the visitors to ensure they kicked off their season with a victory at Kirkham Oval, Camden.

It was the home side who posted first points through a beautifully worked play from one side of the field to the other, as Cooper Butler finished the move off in the corner.

Impressive five-eighth, Terowie Golding-Lyons grabbed Macarthur Wests Tigers’ second, as he hit the line at speed from close range to make it a 10-0 lead.

Golding-Lyons only had to wait two minutes to collect his second try after he backed up a Sam Francis line-break to score under the posts and Llanden Granger’s dart from dummy half meant Macarthur led 20-0 at half-time.

Terowie Golding-Lyons (Photo : Weststigers)

Nate Breust was the first to cross after half-time to keep Riverina in the match and they gave Macarthur a scare in the 53rd minute when Archie Webb scored to make it 20-12.

Sebastian Taylor wrapped up the result for Wests Tigers late on though, with the impressive winger racing 65 m to secure the match-sealing four-pointer.

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Junior reps Full Rnd 4 wrap

NSWRL junior reps: Full wrap, results, gallery from Matts, Ball, Tarsha Gale Cup round four

With four rounds of the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup in the books, catch up on the 20 major talking points from the weekend, PLUS every result and our 50+ photo gallery.

A MASSIVE round of junior reps action saw competition leaders stamp their authority, unbeaten streaks ended and some upset results as well.

Take a look at what made headlines from a massive round four of the NSWRL junior reps season.

BALMAIN FINDING ITS FEET

The Tigers have won their past two and have put themselves into finals contention in SG Ball.

The manner they’ve gone about it would impress officials the most, hanging in games and winning them at the death.

They were there to be beaten even after they scored the final try, but held solid in some good signs for the road ahead.

NOT PANIC STATIONS FOR THE BULLDOGS… YET

Canterbury has now dropped its past two SG Ball Cup games, but a strong for and against has them still sitting in seventh.

Their next two games are must win however, because their run home is among the toughest in the comp.

In their last three weeks they will face Wests, the Warriors and Penrith, all on the road.

Damon Marshall. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

ROOSTERS, STEELERS GAME OF THE YEAR?

The SG Ball clash between the Roosters and Steelers had just about everything.

Stunning tries, big leads, bigger comebacks and a late finish that sent both teams home with a point.

The two played out the first draw for the season, and while it will dent their finals hopes, it was spectacular viewing for the netural.

KNIGHTS PUT SOUTHS TO THE SWORD

Newcastle tuned up for their blockbuster against the Warriors with a dominant win over South Sydney.

They’ve been clinical in their two home games so far this year to set up the second best for and against in the competition, keeping them in fourth spot.

What was most impressive was how quickly they were able to put the game away.

WARRIORS FIND LATE TO REMAIN UNBEATEN

New Zealand had to dig deep on their home soil against a winless and desperate Dragons side, but they did just that.

Trailing by two inside the final 10 minutes, their centres proved too much for St George to handle, with Patrick Moimoi and Sialetili Faeamani getting across the stripe.

They remain deep in the finals hunt and still have a game in hand.

COMEBACK OF THE YEAR?

South Sydney looked destined for their third-straight defeat to start the Harold Matthews season trailing 22-6 at halftime.

Whatever was said in the sheds from coach Luke Deller worked wonders.

They scored three tries in the space of 16 minutes after the break, including what would prove to be the matchwinner from captain Daniel Lua, to get on the board in season 2023.

Xavier Singh scores in the Harold Matthews. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

SHARKS REDISCOVER THEIR BITE

After a tough outing against the Roosters last week, they got their revenge on the Central Coast variety.

Cronulla was in full control from the outset in a seven-try effort that keeps them in a lofty ladder spot.

Xavier Singh scored a hat-trick and provided some incredible acrobatics in the process out on his wing.

STEELERS KEEP SEASON ALIVE IN DRAMATIC FASHION

It was a wild day at Morry Breen Oval on the Central Coast with three incredible games, perhaps the Harold Matts clash provided the most drama.

Illawarra was cruising at 20-6 with less than 10 minutes remaining and an extra player on the field due to a sin bin.

Two late Roosters tries kept them on their toes however to set up a grandstand finish, which would ultimately be secured with Tom Kirk.

Christopher Makhlouf. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

BULLDOGS UNLEASH ON BEARS

Canterbury wasn’t in a charitable mood coming off the back of their maiden Harold Matts loss of the season.

Five first half tries against the Bears put the game out of reach very early of the visitors at Belmore Oval.

It’s that clinical nature that has them sitting in second and a definite hope of higher honours in the U17s comp.

STEELERS GIVE ROOSTERS A REAL FIGHT

For the first time in 2023 the Roosters Indigenous Academy faced a stern test in the Tarsha Gale Cup.

Illawarra led with less than 15 minutes to go in the contest, keeping their opponents scoreless in the process.

The class of the Roosters shone through however, with two late tries taking their record to a perfect 4-0, with both the best attack and defence in the competition.

The Dragons hit hard in defence. Picture: Thomas Lisson

DRAGONS GET REWARD FOR EFFORT

No team deserved their first win more than the St George Dragons Tarsha Gale side.

They were beaten at the death in round two and had to settle for a draw last week.

The Dragons opened up a big lead against Cronulla and despite some nervous moments, held their nerve to get the two points they both needed and had earned.

PANTHERS TURN THE CORNER WITH GUTSY DEFENCE

The 34-16 scoreline suggests Penrith eased past Manly to record their first Tarsha Gale Cup win of the season.

It couldn’t be any further from the truth. The Panthers earned their attacking stripes the hard way in a chaotic six minutes before the break.

Up by six, first the Penrith girls held-up wrecking ball Monica Fasavalu-Fa’amausili, then did the same to Wanita Leatherby, before try-bound prop Tafao Asaua was forced into error.

Set to face the struggling Tigers next week, Penrith are one to watch.

RAIDERS SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE

After three weeks on the road, the Raiders returned home with a bang.

Victories against the formidable Magpies in the Matts and SG Ball leave both outfits undefeated at the top of the table.

MATTS DRAGONS CAN’T TAKE A TRICK

The Harold Matts Dragons can’t take a trick. Stuck in 14th after four straight defeats, they’ve proven they can match it with the best in the competition.

In round three they were level with a strong Penrith at half-time, and on the weekend against Parramatta they went to the sheds at 12-all.

From there it quickly unravelled. Omar Dennaoui spent time in the sin bin, and by the time the centre returned Parra had shot clear 24-12.

HAROLD MATTS CONGESTED AT THE TOP

Wests headed to Canberra as frontrunners, now with one loss against their name they’ve slipped down to fourth spot.

Sitting alongside five other sides with three wins and a loss, they’re in good company as the battle for top spots heats up.

ANOTHER TOP OF THE TABLE CLASH FOR BELCONNEN

The big games continue at Belconnen in the SG Ball.

After knocking off the previously undefeated Magpies, Canberra are back on home turf in round four in another top of the table clash, this time against the unbeaten Parramatta Eels.

CLASSY PANTHERS DEFY THE ODDS

Down 20-6 in the second half at Brookvale, Penrith’s unbeaten start to the SG Ball season was on the rocks.

They eventually defied the odds storming home to win 30-20, but it was the brilliance of No.7 Luke Hanson and winger Nick Murphy that saw them turn the corner.

In a short side raid, Hanson sliced through with a show-and-go before Murphy who did the rest. A silky in-and-away left the fullback stranded, and his classy four-pointer put Penrith on the road to recovery.

Luke Hanson is tackled by Shadi Hammoud in the SG Ball Cup. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

YOUNG EELS WINGER DINING OUT

Lorima Rokosuka picked up a double in the Eels’ Harold Matts win over the Dragons, making it three straight weeks where the winger has crossed the stripe.

Just as capable on the left or right edge, the youngster is fast making a name for himself as a quality finisher.

TARSHA RAIDERS HAVE PLENTY OF STRIKE

In round three Georgia Willey lit up Brookvale with two tries to help open the Raiders’ season account.

The Australian Schoolgirls fullback repeated the feat against the Tigers, but was topped on the score sheet by centre Lara Cosgrove who shredded Wests’ defence on the way to scoring an impressive hat-trick.

BEARS NOT FAR OFF THE PACE

Despite sitting in eighth spot on the Tarsha Gale ladder with a draw and two losses, North Sydney’s first win can’t be far away.

If defence wins matches, then the Bears are on the right track. They’ve only conceded 46-points, the fourth least in the competition.

Jesse Eljuga. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

ROUND FOUR WRAP + GALLERY

AS we approach the midway point of the NSWRL junior reps season, round four has seen some big movers and shakers across all competitions.

Catch up on all the action so far from a huge weekend of rugby league:

TIGERS CAUSE BOILOVER AT BELMORE

LATE brilliance from co-captain Josh Feledy has lifted the Balmain Tigers to an upset 20-16 win over Canterbury at Belmore Oval in the SG Ball Cup.

With scores tied at 16-all and under seven minutes left of play, a magical flick pass from the centre to his outside man William Malloy saw him cross in the corner to wrestle back the lead.

It wasn’t game over though, with a regathered short kick-off giving the Bulldogs a golden opportunity to snatch victory late in the piece.

But it was to be Balmain’s day, holding solid when it counted to give them consecutive wins after starting the year 0-2.

Feledy praised the way his forwards were able to match it with their Canterbury counterparts, and how they’ve been able to turn their season around.

“They’re a big pack the Bulldogs and we stuck in there right until the last minute and got away with the win,” Feledy said.

“We always spoke during the pre-season that we only played one trial game, and we wanted to build throughout the season itself.

Now we’ve got two wins on the trot

“Now we’ve got two wins on the trot. That’s a great win for us boys and we’ll take that into next week.”

Feledy is one of the young talents of this Tigers side, and looks set to graduate up to Jersey Flegg level at the conclusion of the U19s year.

“I’ve been a bit slow the first couple of games but picked it up today,” he said.

“I’m really focusing on what I need to do for the team and not really as an individual.

“Definitely hoping to move up to Flegg and then see what happens at the end of the year. But I’m just loving my footy here at the moment.”

Josh Feledy prepares to throw the matchwinning pass. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

In what was a game of changing fortunes, the Tigers struck inside the opening two minutes and opened up a 10-point lead midway through the first half when Feledy touched down in the 18th minute.

The Bulldogs struck back however, scoring the next two and hitting the front with 23 minutes left to play.

It wasn’t all doom and gloom for Canterbury on their home turf however, with their Harold Matthews Cup side scoring a big 44-8 win over North Sydney.

The Bulldogs raced the clock throughout the first half and opened up a commanding 28-4 advantage through the opening 30 minutes.

Halfback Mitchell Woods was strong again, posting two tries and a personal tally of 20 points.

William Malloy is hit by Jonathan Sua. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

PANTHERS RUN HOT WINNING ALL THREE AT BROOKVALE

An outstanding first half defensive effort paved the way for Penrith to outclass Manly 34-16 in an entertaining Tarsha Gale clash.

Chasing their first win of the season, Penrith overcame a massive Manly middle on the way to a comprehensive seven tries to three victory.

Returning after missing last week, towering Sea Eagles prop Tafao Asaua threatened to dominate from the get-go, barging over for her third try in as many starts to open a 6-4 advantage.

After regaining the lead at 10-4, Penrith then withstood raid after Manly raid, holding the ball over the line on three separate occasions in a challenging six-minute workout.

The reward came on the stroke of halftime, when a Montana McLean bust was finished off by five-eighth Taya Lazare.

Trailing 14-6, Manly made a hash of the second half restart allowing Penrith’s exciting speedsters to spring into action. Centre Bella McEachern scored the first of four Penrith second half tries that included a double to Piper Spackman.

In the Harold Matts, the young Panthers were never headed in winning their third straight game, a 24-18 win over Manly.

The Sea Eagles scored first through centre George Mapuilesua, but with five of the next six tries including a double to Cameron Bamblett, Penrith jumped clear 24-10 with 15 minutes still to play.

The home side rallied, and a couple of consolation tries saw them finish within six-points at the final siren.

Penrith extended their unbeaten run to four games

In the SG Ball, Penrith extended their unbeaten run to four games, but it was anything but one-way traffic against a committed Sea Eagles.

The 30-20 win sees Penrith jump to third on the ladder. For the winless Sea Eagles it was a case of what might have been.

Manly fired out of the blocks with a blistering three-try opening to lead 14-0.

And another to hooker Jake Fulton saw them head to the sheds up 20-6 an in total command.

The change of ends sparked the Panthers, prop Luron Patea finishing with two tries as the Penrith boys stormed to victory with five unanswered second-half tries.

RAIDERS’ GOLDEN HOMECOMING

In a battle of the unbeaten Harold Matts heavyweights, Canberra jumped to top spot on the table after clipping the Magpies’ wings 28-14.

On home turf for the first time this season, Raiders centre Harry Hudson had the locals cheering with the opening try in just the third minute.

Wests’ reply was swift, and the reigning premiers led 10-6 after 15 minutes following back-to-back tries to winger Ali Hicham Karnib and skipper Luke Laulili’i.

From there, it was all Canberra. After wrestling back the ascendancy, the Raiders then went on a points blitz of their own, scoring four unanswered tries either side of the interval to open an unassailable 28-10 lead.

In another clash of two undefeated frontrunners, the SG Ball Raiders flexed their muscles with a comprehensive 40-12 demolition of the highly touted Wests Magpies.

Classy backrower Jaxon Lavender had a day

Classy backrower Jaxon Lavender had a day to remember, he crossed twice on a day that saw playmaker Keahn Skipps finish with a personal 16-point haul.

In a fiery ending, with five minutes remaining and down 30-12, Wests lost Zakauri Clarke and Tallyn Da Silva to the sin bin.

With a two-man advantage, Canberra rubbed more salt into the Magpies’ wounds closing out the afternoon with a further two tries.

In a one sided Tarsha Gale clash, Canberra swept aside the Wests Tigers 44-4 in a Belconnen masterclass.

On what proved to be a magic day for the Green Machine’s speedsters, Lara Cosgrove crossed in the first half as the home side jumped to a 10-0 lead.

In an eight tries to one rampage, Cosgrove notched a well deserved hat-trick in the final minute of the match, while star fullback Georgia Willey crossed for a double of her own in Canberra’s second straight win.

For the Tigers, the loss rounded out a tough fortnight where they’ve conceded 70-points and scored only one try.

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RABBITOHS COMEBACK HIGHLIGHTS MIXED DAY

The Rabbitohs produced one of the comebacks of the junior reps season to knock off Newcastle at Kurri Kurri.

Trailing 22-6 at halftime, South Sydney hit back with three unanswered tries to pick up their first win of the Harold Matthews season 24-22.

Their three tries came in a 12-minute span in the second half, with captain Daniel Lua’s 46th minute touchdown proving the difference.

They couldn’t replicate the feat in the SG Ball Cup however, with the Knights running out 42-4 winners.

Back-to-back tries to Jayden Harris and Elijah Salesa Ieaumoana gave them a 14-0 lead at the break that the visitors were unable to overcome.

Ethan Ferguson brought up his double, before Jayden Harris came off the bench and scored a hat-trick to cap off the big win.

Newcastle maintained pace with the top Tarsha Gale Cup teams after downing Souths 22-6.

Yilara Widders struck first for the Rabbitohs after just three minutes, but that is where the joy would end, as the Knights struck twice on both sides of halftime to keep their good form in 2023.

EELS’ KELLYVILLE HAT-TRICK

The junior Eels had a day out at Kellyville, finishing in front in all three grades.

The Tarsha Gale girls kicked off the day with a hard-fought 16-6 win over the North Sydney Bears.

With both sides coming off a last start draw, it was no surprise to see the scores locked at six apiece just minutes before the break.

Bears centre Grace-Lee Weekes crossed to level the scores in the 21st minute, following an early try to Eels backrower Kalisi Mahe.

But it was Parra’s super-sub Nella Lima who proved the hero, planting the ball over the line just before the interval to open a handy six-point buffer.

North Sydney had a golden chance to counter after the break, but with Eels centre Caitlin Peadon in the sin bin they came away empty-handed.

Siulolovao Vave officially shut the door on a Bears comeback, the winger’s late try enough to round out Parra’s second victory of the season.

In the Matts, Parramatta had to wait until after halftime before overcoming a depleted Dragons 36-12.

The winless Saints ran in three unconverted tries

The winless Saints ran in three unconverted tries to match Parra 12-all in an enthralling opening stanza.

But their hopes began to unravel two minutes after halftime with the dismissal of Omar Dennaoui to the sin bin.

During the centre’s absence, Parra try sneak Lorima Rokosuka bagged a double as the Eels shot clear 24-12. Another two tries saw the Eels ice an emphatic third straight win.

Parramatta have extended their unbeaten run in the SG Ball competition to four after they comfortably accounted for the Bears 44-12.

Hooker Matthew Arthur and fullback Te Hurinui Twidle crossed early for the blue-and-gold’s before Norths levelled at 12-all following tries to Malakye Enasio and Emmet Nicholls.

The second half was all Parra. Te Hurinui Twidle added another two tries as the relentless Eels piled on another six.

Arthur grabbed a double, while with six conversions and a try, five-eighth Ethan Sanders finished with 16-points as the Eels jumped to second place on the ladder.

ROOSTERS, STEELERS SHARE SPOILS

The Steelers gave the Roosters Indigenous Academy their toughest test to date in the Tarsha Gale Cup, but ultimately it wasn’t enough, going down 12-6 on the Central Coast.

Mia-Rose Walsh gave the visitors the perfect start with a try in the second minute in a low-scoring first half.

The Roosters finally cracked it in the 48th minute through Eliza Lopamaua, before Skyla Adams sealed the result with seven minutes to play.

Illawarra was able to hit back in the Harold Matthews however, fending off a late Roosters charge to prevail 24-18.

The Steelers looked to be in cruise control with 10 minutes to play, leading by 14 points and with the Roosters reduced to 12 men with Brandon Beetson sent to the sin bin.

Toby Rodwell and Zach Fittler had other ideas, helping them back to 20-18 inside the final four minutes, before Steelers fullback Tom Kirk extinguished the comeback.

In one of the games of the season, the SG Ball sides couldn’t be split, with the Roosters and Steelers tied at 24-all.

The home side struck first and opened up a big 18-0 lead after 40 minutes, before three tries in nine minutes had Illawarra back on level pegging.

Ethan Roberts gave the Roosters the lead once again, but it was Jett Liu who spoiled the party and salvaged a point with six minutes remaining.

CRONULLA HITS BACK HARD

Cronulla is back on track in the Harold Matthews Cup following a surging 36-6 defeat of the Central Coast Roosters at home.

The writing was on the wall with Kaden Gardner scoring inside a minute, and the Sharks taking a comfortable 16-0 lead at the break.

That was extended further after halftime, and when winger Xavier Singh brought up his hat-trick, the result was safely in their keeping.

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It continued onto the SG Ball with a dominant start propelling the Sharks to a 34-16 win over Melbourne.

They scored the first five tries and led 28-0, before the Storm scored three late tries to make the scoreline respectable.

Brooklyn Rosemeyer. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Xavier Singh. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Jett Forbes is tackled by Ioane Lui. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Taj Matthews. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Alex Challenor in the Harold Matthews. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Oliver Lester scores a try in the Harold Matthews Cup. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Samuel McCulloch scores despite the best efforts of the Storm’s Josiah Ekkehard Neli in the SG Ball Cup. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Stanley Huen is tackled by Luke Raymond\. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

William Malloy is tackled by Jonathan Sua. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Wade Zreika. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Tony (Tanous) Sukkar. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Levi Conti. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Lajuan Vito. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Levi Conti is tackled by Kallum Weatherall-Stacey. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jed Reardon tackles Lachlan Broederlow. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy is tackled by Lejuan Vito. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Fanafou Seve. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jackson Lill passes to Levi Conti. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

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Jonathan Sua. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

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Brenden Naicori is tackled by Michael Gabrael. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal.

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William Kennedy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Tony (Tanous) Sukkar is tackled by Jed Reardon. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Balmain Tigers. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Massimo Mari is tackled by Elijah Mataale. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Michael Gabrael tackles Cameron Kanaan. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Lachlan Broederlow. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jonathan Ibrahim tries to tackle Josese Lanyon. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jordi Mazzone. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jonathan Ibrahim. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jesse Eljuga. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jed Reardon. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Josh Feledy. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Fanafou Seve. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Jackson Lill (Tigers) and Jordi Mazzone contest the ball. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Cronulla Sharks SG Ball team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Melbourne Storm SG Ball Cup team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Cronulla Sharks Harold Matthews Cup team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

Central Coast Roosters Harold Matthews Cup team. Picture: Steve Montgomery/Ourfootyteam.com

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Michael Gabrael is hit by Lachlan Broederlow. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Lajuan Vito. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

Cameron Kanaan (left) and Jordi Mazzone contest the ball. Picture: Sean Teuma/NewsLocal

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Tigers Captains selected for representative teams

Wests Tigers representative teams have announced their captains ahead of the upcoming season, which kicks off next weekend.

Wests Tigers Head Coach, Tim Sheens and CEO, Justin Pascoe were both on hand to present the players from all pathways teams with their jerseys, at a special orientation day at St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown.

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Also in attendance to help launch Wests Tigers new pathways’ season were NRL players Justin Matamua, Lomi Saukuru and Rua Ngitikaura.

Head of Pathways, Matthew Betsey, says he’s delighted with how well each team has been prepared in pre-season.

“Every team in our system is very well managed, and I want to congratulate our coaching staff on how well they have pulled things together,” said Betsey.

We are very fortunate to have some very good people leading our elite younger players.

Matthew Betsey “Well done to those who have been chosen to lead their teams as captains.

“This is an achievement you should all be very proud of.”

Tim Sheens with Captains (L-R): Tony Sukkar, Kit Laulilii, Luke Laulilii, Josh Feledy, Emily Curtain, Jae Patu, Zac Gibson, Alex Conti, PJ French

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Andrew Johns Cup (U/16s) PJ French

Balmain Harold Matthews (U/17s) Alex Conti

Wests Harold Matthews (U/17s) Luke Laulilii

Laurie Daley Cup (U/18s) Zac Gibson

Balmain SG Ball (U/19s) Tony Sukkar & Josh Feledy

Wests SG Ball (U/19s) Kit Laulilii

Wests Tigers Tarsha Gale (U/19s) Jae Patu

Harvey Norman Women’s (Open) Emily Curtain

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Return to Play update junior reps

Wests Tigers can provide the below update for its junior representative players, families, staff and officials as it eagerly awaits the return of the respective competitions in 2022.

The below has been distributed to all involved in those competitions in conjunction with NSWRL, with junior representative seasons scheduled to begin on February 5th, 2022.

When possible, the club will provide another relevant update, as well as any further relevant updates regarding plans for pre-season trials, training schedules and competitions as they become available.

Returning to Play

The NSW Government has announced its “Roadmap to Recovery” which provides details around the opening of state-based sport once we hit the 80% double-dose vaccination target.

Wests Tigers are keen to see the return of rugby league in a COVID-safe and compliant manner — especially for those who have missed footy over the past two seasons — and will continue to work with the advice given by the NRL, NSWRL and relevant Government departments on what the roadmap means for state-based rugby league.

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Return to Play update junior reps

Current projections show that Greater Sydney will likely experience eased restrictions for those who are fully vaccinated as early as October 11 (after reaching the 70% double-dose vaccination target).

As an organisation, Wests Tigers will continue to seek health advice and await confirmation from the NSW Government on this and recommend that all involved in junior representative teams stay up-to-date with the easing of restrictions regarding exercising (and training) outdoors as well as access to gym facilities.

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Wests Tigers support the advice of health authorities which is that anyone who is eligible for vaccination should get vaccinated without delay. It is clearly outlined in the NSW Government’s Roadmap to Recovery that those who are not fully vaccinated will not be able to have the same immediate freedoms as those who are fully vaccinated.

Whilst we await further advice from Government and relevant sporting bodies, Wests Tigers encourage all players and staff to get vaccinated as a means of protecting ourselves, our teammates and our families while also preparing for a return to play as quickly as possible.

Preparing to Play

Return to Play update junior reps

The 2022 NSWRL junior representative season is scheduled to return on February 5 and Wests Tigers encourage those involved to do everything you can to prepare for that date.

This includes considering vaccination if you have not already, complying with health orders, ensuring that you check in at every venue you attend and ensuring that any venue you attend has a COVID safety plan (including gyms, training fields and other sporting facilities).

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Wests Tigers  junior representatives

Wests Tigers are pleased to announce its 2022 junior representative squads for the upcoming Andrew Johns (U/16), Harold Matthews (U/17), Laurie Daley (U/18) and SG Ball Cup (U/19) competitions.

The club would like to congratulate all players selected in the squads and wish all players, staff and coaches the very best for the upcoming year.

Balmain Tigers

Returning players Keenan Lawandos, Cameron Kanaan and Lipina Ata along will be the key leaders of the Harold Matthews squad with 35 percent of the squad playing a year-young.

With over 90 percent of the squad comprising of local juniors, Coach Crotty will have an exciting roster in 2022 with a number of young players ready to make the step up.

Over 65 percent of the players in both squads will return from the respective Balmain Harold Matthews and SG Ball teams from 2021. Australian Schoolboys and Townsville junior Dudley Dotoi is one to watch in the U/19’s team.

Harold Matthews Cup (U/17)

Jacob Ah Lam
Matthew Aitchinson
Lipina Ata
Jacob Bechara
Jordan Bunt
Jude Chalhoub
Patrick Cleary
Alex Conti
Ryan Dale
Kian Edmed
Cooper Edwards
Luke Elias
Maxwell Elias
Billy-Sean Epiha
Darcy Fletcher
Angus Gray
Aidan Harb
Zach Hayek
Jayden Jenkins
Oscar Jorgensen
Cameron Kanaan
Anthony Kelly
Charlie Khamis
Isaiah Kolopeaua
Edwin Langi
Keenan Lawandos
Epeli Leao
Zaid Lehn
Kobi Lewry
William Lloyd
Tallis McEwen
Daniel McMahon
Adam Meslemani
Levi Moon
Kade Moujalli
Christian Moussa
Hamze Najjarine
Mikey Nassar
Evan Neal
Benji Noble
Charlie O’Kane
Velangi Otutaha
Ajay Puafisi
Joseph Raad
Adrian Safi
James Safi
Sam Schmitzer
William Sefo
Mark Tannous
Caleb Thompson
Zac Truscott
Feleti Tuinuku
Grisham Vaega Malla
Paul Vaokakala
Blayton Village
Christos Vournovas
Raymond Wehbe
Salem Yacoub
Danny Yazbek
Pat Young

Balmain Tigers 2021 Harold Matthews Cup Rnd 4 team photo v Sharks @ Shark Park – Wests Tigers  junior representatives (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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SG Ball Cup (U/19)

Vaka Aho
Amon Amone
Anthony Carbo
Jack Carroll
Will Carroll
Jake Christian
Levi Conti
Jonas Cook
Matthew Curl
Joseph Delle
Malakai Donovan
Dudley Dotoi
Cale Edmed
Brandon Faddoul
Johnny Ibrahim
Latrelle Leota
Eddie Markoppoulos
Elijah Mataale
Jacob Matta
Manaia Matthews
Adam Mehrez
Ethan Munro
Cayne Nicholas
Vincent Pereira
Rio Porter-Sheen
Tauinaola Samu
Zane Santorassa
Samula Sayoon
Joe Schmitzer
Robert Spencer
Tony Sukkar
Tom Thelander
Corey Thomas
Robert Tocco
Dimitri Tselis
John Tuipolotu
Unaloto Uasi
Sione Vaihu
Quinton Vaughan
Tafeuni Vea
George Vournovas
Riley Wake
Cooper Wheelhouse
Cooper Wood
Lachlan Woodger
Wade Zreika

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Western Suburbs / Macarthur Wests Tigers

Wests Harold Matthews squad has eight local players returning to play from last year’s squad, while several key members of the 2021 Andrew Johns Cup squad (who trained part-time with the Magpies) will be promoted into the squad full-time.

2021 NSW Merit members and local juniors Aaron Keppie and Luke Laulilii also join the squad — making 93% of the Harold Matthews side made up of local juniors.

A number of key members of the 2021 Laurie Daley Cup squad will transition to the 2022 SG Ball squad this year with Queensland signings Keenen Tempest, Herman Tofaeono and Junior Taungatua boosting the team for the new campaign.

Note that players who are 16 years of age in 2022 and play locally (in either Wests Tigers Macarthur or Group 6 JRL) will be considered for selection in both the Wests Harold Matthews and Macarthur Wests Tigers Andrew Johns Cup teams.

Players who are 18 years of age in 2022 play locally (in either Wests Tigers Macarthur or Group 6 JRL) will be considered for selection in both the Wests SG Ball and Macarthur Wests Tigers Laurie Daley Cup teams.

Andrew Johns Cup (U/16) & Harold Matthews Cup (U/17)

Ahmed Al Dhalimi
Stefano Barbaro
Caleb Boylan
Jaylen Bryant
Joel Byrne
Jackson Cahill-Smith
Daniel Canellis
Jett Carl
Salvatore Cavaleri
Cooper Clarke
Tajh Colquhoun
Brody Cox
Lyric Craft-Te Moananui
William Craig
Ryan Cruickshank
Tallyn Da Silva
Wiremu Davis
Harry Delaney
Kurtis Dupond
Sonny Edwards-Moeke
Ngarotata (Charnze) Enoka
Abel Faanati
Elie Fakher
Levi Fatseas
Pfieffer Feagaiga
Callum Feehan
LJ Feleti
Luke Fielding
Sosefo Finau
James Folaumoetu’i
Albert Fonofehi-Hausia
Alazae Fuatimau
Cooper Gadd
Lachlan Galvin
Nathaniel Gallagher
Dylan Gauci
Josh Gavin-Kimber
Blake Hawes
Zac Heir
Chase Hepi
Toby Hilyard
Adam Iaali
Brooklyn Isaako
Luke Keppie
Aaron Keppie
Kit Laulilii
Luke Laulilii
Byronn Laupepa
Jeremiah Leatigaga
Jake Leone
Likari Leota
Kohan Lewis
Josh Liu
Kimball Liufau
Tyson Marsh
Heath Mason
Tre Mason-Siitia
Jermaine Mauga
Levi McGuinness
Noah McKenzie
Callum McMenemy
Bailey McNiece
Colt McQuillan
Chrisferencia Metuli
Jordan Miller
Lincoln Miners
Cameron Nonenmacher
Darcey O’Toole
Riley Oitmann
Alaree’o Papua-Jackson
Thomas Pati
Alexander Penu
Charlie Perriman
Cedric Pese
Max Popo
Damon Potts
Heith Pritchard
Amazon-Paul Pua’avase
Dario Rodriguez
Bowen Roper
Semi Ropeti
Noah Ross
Lucas Rossi
Livai Saukuru
Will Scettro
Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino
Riley Senior
Charlie Shephard
Stuart Simpson
Rielly Smith
Dylan Smith
Lachlan Stanley
Epeli Jeremiah Taumalolo
Darnell Teahuru
Simon Thompson
Jasper Tinson
Logan Tuimauga
Tarelle Tutu
Nikau Vaisevuraki
Benjamin Vetemotu
Atenai Vilai
Karlo Vitale
Joseph Vunivalu
Liam Walsh
Daniel Waqa
Jahdon Waru
Dion Williams
Zachary Wheeler
Lachlan Whitehouse
Riley Williams
Bryce Wilson
Daniel Wood/Webb
Aiman Yaghi

Wests Magpies Harold Matthews Cup Rnd 8 v Sharks @ Shark Park in 2021 (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Laurie Daley (U/18) & SG Ball (U/19)

Semi Ahsam
Tevita Alatini
Henry Alesi
Isaiah Anamani
Tristyn Ball
Trent Barton-Shaw
Bradley Bishop
Caiden Brincat
James Brown
Teancum Brown
Lachlan Bush
Caleb Cahill
Thomas Carroll
Ryan Castle
Fatih Cetinay
Joshua Coinakis
Dean Cotton
Cooper Cross
Raiden Crowe
Thomas Cusack
James Davey
Joe Duggan
Ryan Eager
Jibril Elrich
Emmanuel Fatialofa
Joseph Fealofani
Jason Fealofani
Visiliese Filikitonga
Tom Fisher
Ali Ghazzaoui
Tykan Gill
Jude Gomez
Samuel Grove
Sajed Hallal
Brandan Hamilton
Bailey Hodges
Jack Hyde
Jordyn Ingersole
Christian Jardim
Luke Jobson
Rohan Johal
Dylan Kao
Adam Karnib
Liam Keyes
Jacob Lahlouh
Joshua Latham
Lotu Lavilavi
Josh Leiataua
Jack Leigh
Ofele Lene
Kobe Lepua
Isaiah Liufalani
Raymond Ropeti Lole
Alosomu Lolohea
Braith MacKenzie
Alan Malibe
Dre Manousso
Remi Mant
Justin Matamua
Jonathan Mauga
James McMullen
Cooper Mulholland
Marko Music
Jacob New
Patrick Niko
Jardyn Nori
Tevita Petelo
Elijah Pettit-Young
Tony Popo
Benjamin Prout
Xavier Puaavase
Danyon Quirk
Harry Reid
Jesse Reid
Jordan Roumanous
Adam Rye
Lawrence Saipaia
Solomone Saukuru
Leiukamea Schaaf
Jay Shipley
Fearon Siamani
Jack Simpson
Raukawa Smith
Kohen Smith
Mitchell Swadling
CJ Sydenham
Joshua Sykes
Angelo Taufa
Tino Tavana
Masei Tavui
Harley Taylor
Peni Tomasi
Jordon Topolski-Hall
Sean Trindall
Sam Tuaoi
CJ Tufuga
Kaisara Tuimauga
Robert Uhatafe
Dom Uliana
Harrison Valevatu
Tyler Vasilovski
Marist Veikoso
Joshua Veleika
Joseph Vili
Saumani Ike Vili Solomona
Sean Walker
Zachary Wheeler
Lachlan Whitehouse
Riley Williams
Bryce Wilson
Daniel Wood/Webb
Aiman Yaghi

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Weststigers Junior Rep’s coaching staff announce for 2022 Season

Wests Tigers have today confirmed a number of new appointments for its 2022 junior representative programs across the Balmain, Western Suburbs and Macarthur competitions.

With increased focus and commitment to the pathways programs at the club, Wests Tigers are pleased to welcome on board a number of new coaches with experience of what is required to succeed at the next level as well as coaches with a strong development focus.

The club’s seven junior representative teams will be supported by NRL Premiership-winning halfback Brett Kimmorley, Balmain legend Paul Sironen and Wests local Shannon Gallant, who are all employed in full-time roles with Wests Tigers.

At Western Suburbs, Joey Saukuru bolsters the SG Ball squad coaching staff with successful Harold Matthews Coach Nathan Lakeman coming on board as his assistant.

Former Wests Tigers hooker and Campbelltown junior Robert Mears returns to the club as Head Coach of the Harold Matthews side — aided by experienced assistants Stephen Isdale and Shayne McMenemy.

Robert Mears celebrates a try for Wests Tigers during his playing days. ©NRL Photos

Balmain will retain Scott Kenna as its SG Ball Coach with Kenna’s Assistant Coach from 2021, Christopher Crotty, moving to Head Coach of the Harold Matthews side.

Kenna will be joined by former Windsor Wolves Coach Chris Yates and experienced defensive coach Gavin Sheehan, while both Balmain squads will also be supported by experienced staffers in Matt Kenna and Jim Khamis in their thorough preparation.

The Macarthur Wests Tigers Laurie Daley Cup coaching staff has been strengthened by the appointment of Tom Morrison as Head Coach following his time as Head Coach of the Magpies’ SG Ball side in 2021.

He will be assisted by Michael Holz and Andrew Clarke while a strong development coaching team will support Andrew Johns Cup Head Coach Wayne Azzopardi with local teacher Harrison Fox and Ben Taylor as his assistants.

Wests Tigers Tarsha Gale squad will again be led by David Fauonuku and Letitia Taylor as they look to capitalise on the progress made by last year’s squad in securing a finals berth.

Wests Tigers Pathways Coaching Manager Brett Kimmorley said the group of highly-skilled coaches would be of great benefit to the club’s pathways program.

“After speaking with all of these coaches, I’m really confident that we’ve put together a strong team of coaches who will focus on core skills as a priority,” Kimmorley said.

“I can’t wait to get out there and support them with their own professional development, helping with ideas on training sessions and mentoring development players in key positions.”

Wests Tigers would like to congratulate all the coaches and officials involved with the club’s junior representative programs in 2022 and look forward to a strong and successful year.

The club will confirm its squads for the 2022 Harold Matthews, SG Ball, Laurie Daley and Andrew Johns Cup competitions later this week.

Western Suburbs Magpies

SG BALL CUP

Joey Saukuru — Head Coach
Nathan Lakeman — Assistant Coach
Chris Browne — Assistant Coach

HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP

Robert Mears — Head Coach
Stephen Isdale — Assistant Coach
Shayne McMenemy — Assistant Coach

Balmain Tigers

SG BALL CUP

Scott Kenna — Head Coach
Chris Yates — Assistant Coach
Gavin Sheehan — Assistant Coach

HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP

Christopher Crotty — Head Coach
Chris Nero — Assistant Coach
Michael Rodrigues — Assistant Coach

Macarthur Wests Tigers

LAURIE DALEY CUP

Tom Morrison — Head Coach
Michael Holz — Assistant Coach
Andrew Clarke — Assistant Coach

ANDREW JOHNS CUP

Wayne Azzopardi — Head Coach
Harrison Fox — Assistant Coach
Ben Taylor — Assistant Coach

Wests Tigers

TARSHA GALE CUP

Head Coach — David Fauonuku
Letitia Taylor — Assistant Coach

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Author : Ricky Newell

An undefeated Manly Warringah Sea Eagles secured the Harold Matthews minor premiership title today at Lottoland.

The Sea Eagles were too good for the Balmain Tigers, winning 48-6 to finish the regular season with eight wins from eight matches under Coach Adam McEwan.

It was a dominant display from the home side, running out victors with nine tries to their name and maintaining strong defence up until the last minute.

Manly now has earned a week off next Saturday in the opening round of the finals.

Under McEwan, this is a serious rugby league that possesses a hard working, dominant forward pack combined with a great backline with plenty of speed and talent.

Sea Eagles captain and profilic tryscorer Josh Feledy grabbed the first try of the match in the second minute after bumping past two defenders before crashing over to score on the left edge. Halfback Ollie Cummins converted for a 6-0 lead.

A penalty from the re-start proved costly as Manly second-rower Roy Quiroz-Mapusua scored three minutes later, making a breakthrough the line before fending off the fullback and racing away to score. Cummins made the conversion to extend the lead to 12-0.

The two previous tryscorers linked up again for the third try in the 17th minute, with Quiroz-Mapusua making another big break before bumping off a defender and offloading to Feledy, who outpaced the fullback to grab his second for the day. Cummins converted to take the score to 18-0.

The Fainu brothers set up and scored the next try four minutes later, with five-eighth Latu running at the line before hitting prop Samuela with a short ball. The forward crashed past two defenders who couldn’t do anything to stop him. Cummins converted for a 24-0 scoreline.

Sea Eagles winger Antonio Taufa scored with 20 seconds remaining in the half as the ball was shifted to the right side of the field with some quick hands. Latu Fainu helped to get the side into good field position thanks to some strong footwork. Cummins missed the conversion from the sideline for a 28-0 lead at half-time.

Balmain centre Wade Zreika attempted to get his team back into the match five minutes into the second half as he scooped the ball up out of dummy half, only to be called back for double movement, halting their chances.

Quiroz-Mapusua scored his second try of the match in the 37th minute, with Fainu again influential in the play, running hard at the line before finding the big back-rower. Hooker Tj Herring converted from in front to extend the lead to 34-0.

Feledy grabbed his hat-trick in the 42nd minute, running a strong line off Fainu and finding another hole before diving over to score a magnificent try. Herring converted to bring the score to 40-0.

The Sea Eagles continued to be strong in defence, facing back-to-back sets in their own 20 and still managing to hold out the Balmain attack. Taufua stopped the attack and raced away downfield before being dragged down at the halfway line, gaining a penalty in the process.

Taufa scored his team’s eighth try in the 48th minute after centre Maxwell Taotua dragged the defender in before finding the winger, who strolled over easily in the corner. Herring missed the conversion to bring the score to 44-0.

The Sea Eagles found the line again with six minutes left in the match, this time down the left edge. Drew Williams ran hard at the line after catching a pass off Fainu, before drawing in the fullback and passing it to winger Calvin Levy. Herring missed the conversion for a 48-0 scoreline.

Balmain grabbed a consolation try with 30 seconds remaining after second-rower Andrew Musillo wrestled past two defenders to score in the right corner. Winger Eddie Markopoulos converted from the sideline as the siren sounded.

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2021 Harold Matthews Round 7

10/04/2021 48 - 6 N/A Sea Eagles vs Tigers
10/04/2021 24 - 10 N/A CC Roosters vs Panthers
10/04/2021 0 - 0 N/A Knights vs BYE
10/04/2021 32 - 24 N/A Steelers vs Bears
10/04/2021 30 - 10 N/A Sharks vs Eels
10/04/2021 26 - 0 N/A Dragons vs Raiders
10/04/2021 44 - 0 N/A Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs
10/04/2021 24 - 26 N/A Roosters vs Magpies

Round 9 Ladder

2021 Harold Matthews Cup Rnd 9 Ladder

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	Sea Eagles	8	8	0	0	202	82	120	16
2	Eels	8	7	0	1	182	82	100	14
3	Panthers	8	7	0	1	172	100	72	14
4	Roosters	8	6	0	2	170	116	54	12
5	Magpies	8	6	0	2	168	114	54	12
6	CC Roosters	8	5	0	3	160	106	54	10
7	Knights	8	5	0	3	158	164	-6	10
8	Tigers	8	4	0	4	122	150	-28	8
9	Bears	8	4	0	4	142	180	-38	8
10	Steelers	8	3	1	4	180	162	18	7
11	Sharks	8	3	1	4	132	158	-26	7
12	Bulldogs	8	3	0	5	104	96	8	6
13	Dragons	8	2	0	6	96	198	-102	4
14	Rabbitohs	8	2	0	6	88	214	-126	4
15	Raiders	8	1	0	7	70	224	-154	2

Round 7 Ladder

2021 Harold Matthews Cup Rnd 7 Ladder

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	PF	PA	PD	Pts
1	Sea Eagles	9	9	0	0	250	88	162	18
2	Eels	9	7	0	2	192	112	80	14
3	Panthers	9	7	0	2	182	124	58	14
4	Magpies	9	7	0	2	194	138	56	14
5	CC Roosters	9	6	0	3	184	116	68	12
6	Roosters	9	6	0	3	194	142	52	12
7	Knights	9	6	0	3	158	164	-6	12
8	Steelers	9	4	1	4	212	186	26	9
9	Sharks	9	4	1	4	162	168	-6	9
10	Bulldogs	9	4	0	5	148	96	52	8
11	Bears	9	4	0	5	166	212	-46	8
12	Tigers	9	4	0	5	128	198	-70	8
13	Dragons	9	3	0	6	122	198	-76	6
14	Rabbitohs	9	2	0	7	88	258	-170	4
15	Raiders	9	1	0	8	70	250	-180	2

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