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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Author : Jacob Tyson Panthers Junior Reporter

Panthers junior reps round 7 wrap

The Panthers hosted the Sharks in three grades at St Marys on Saturday.

Lisa Fiaola Cup
Sharks 30 def. Panthers 14

Penrith Panthers Lisa Fioala Cup team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

An injury plagued Lisa Fiaola Panthers side played host to the Sharks at St Marys on Saturday morning, valiant in a 30-14 defeat.

The right edge for the Panthers was on fire with Naioka Tuipulotu and Tyler-Eve Mair putting in great performances, but the Sharks were too strong, winning the game through the middle of the field.

The Panthers got off to a strong start in this contest, when in the fourth minute, Naioka Tuipolotu took it herself to crash over close to the line.

It came off the back of a strong start from the Panthers, forcing a Sharks error and marching into their redzone. Conversion unsuccessful, 4-0.

The Sharks didn’t take long to hit back, plenty of ball movement seeing them break down the Panthers edges multiple times, before Felila Fakalelu crashed over for the Sharks first. Conversion successful, 4-6.

Fakalelu had her second just three minutes later, crashing over from close range despite a valiant effort from the Panthers defence. Conversion successful, 4-12.

Fakalelu nearly had a third, ten minutes later, when she looked to barge over, this time met by Aaliyah Womal and Meekah Viiga who were brave in holding her up over the line.

The Panthers looked to get back into it with some hard running through the middle marching them upfield. They forced an error from the Sharks inside their half and looked to have a chance at scoring, but an error handed the Sharks the ball just two plays later.

Isabella McDonald, who had a strong start for the Sharks, was rewarded with a four-pointer, crashing over from hooker through a loose ruck, extending the lead. Conversion successful, 4-18.

HALF TIME 4-18

The Panthers started the second half in similar fashion to the first, once again going down their right edge, with Tuipolotu this time shifting it along to Tyler-Eve Mair who went through.

She still had the fullback to beat, and turned her inside out to find the line and score a brilliant try. Conversion unsuccessful, 8-18.

Felila Fakalelu wouldn’t be denied of a third, when the Sharks front rower barged over the Panthers defence, securing a powerful hattrick. Conversion unsuccessful, 8-22.

In the 38th minute, The Tuipolotu and Mair connection had the crowd on their feet once again, when a brilliantly run line from Mair saw her into open space off the Tuipolotu cutout.

This time Sharks fullback Milla Caine was able to bring her down, ten metres short of the line.

Fakalelu had a fourth, 5 minutes later when she punched through a gap in the defence, and was impossible to stop. Conversion unsuccessful, 8-26.

Fatafehi-Marie Mahe scored a brilliant try to get the Panthers back into the game, stepping through defenders before hitting clear air and scoring. Conversion successful, 14-26.

In the 51st minute, Sharks crashed over in what looked like a final blow, but it was called back because of a forward pass, giving the Panthers nine minutes to chase the two try deficit.

The Sharks defence held the Panthers out, when they were given a full set of six inside Sharks ten metre line, but couldn’t convert.

A high tackle penalty got the Sharks out of trouble, and they capitalised later their set with Milla Caine putting the icing on the cake. Conversion unsuccessful, 14-30.

FULL TIME 14-30

Tarsha Gale Cup
Sharks 48 def. Panthers 4

Penrith Panthers Tarsha Gale Cup team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

Tough day at the office for the Tarsha Gale Panthers, who succumbed to a dominant Sharks side, 48-4 at St Marys stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Panthers defence was tested early, gifting the Sharks a set of six inside their half, following an error and a penalty. Sharks front rower Koreti Leilua looked to barge over, but an amazing defensive effort from Zharia Hukui kept them out.

Just two minutes later another huge defensive effort was required, this time when Sharks halfback Olivia Herman poked her head through the line, just for Panthers fullback Jalice Brown to get under the ball and hold her up.

The pressure didn’t let up, the Panthers unable to get out of their own ten, kicking on last to Tia-Jordyn Vasilovski, who beat two defenders on her return, before finding clear air, running down the touchline to score in the corner. Conversion unsuccessful, 0-4.

Just two minutes later, Vasilovski had a second, pushing up in support from a Takapautolo line break with no defenders to beat, scoring untouched. Conversion successful, 0-10.

The Sharks onslaught continued, Marnie Isemonger finding Koolee Harbour for a line break, going close before Summer Jitoko and Mesha Fretton came up with a try saver.

They didn’t hold out for long after that though, with Koreti Leilua getting over the line from a crash ball just two plays later. Conversion unsuccessful, 0-14.

Two Sharks middles combined in the next set for another try, Faith Vili putting Stephanie Faulkner through with a short ball thirty metres out.

Sophie Faulkner bursting into the clear before getting around Jalice Brown to score. Conversion unsuccessful, 0-18.

Herman put Takapautolo through a gap on the right edge to keep the scoring going, the Sharks backrower exploding into clear air and running over the Panthers fullback to score. Conversion successful, 0-24.

Montana McLean hit back for the Panthers in the 23rd minute, rolling out of a tackle and reaching out to score from close range.

Conversion unsuccessful, 4-24

HALF TIME 4-24

The Panthers defence had to dig deep to start the second half. The Sharks had a full set on their line, coming close on multiple plays but the defence just managed to hold out.

Marnie Isemonger got halfway through but lost it just short of the line to give the Panthers some relief.

Starting just two minutes later, the Panthers but in another big defensive shift, holding out the Sharks who were building pressure with every set.

An error once again got the Panthers out of trouble, after an opening ten minutes to the half which saw them camped in their own end.

The pressure eventually ended with points, Koreti Leilua bursting straight through the middle before finding Vasilovski in support who got to the line. Conversion successful, 4-30.

Stephanie Faulkner bagged her second in similar fashion to the first, going through this time from a drop play off Olivia Herman, and then beating the fullback to score.

Conversion successful, 4-36.

Koreti Leilua continued her dominant performance in the 53rd minute, getting the Sharks to fourty with a huge run from the 30 metre line. She got to the outside of the Panthers fullback and scored, extending an already large Sharks lead. Conversion successful, 4-42.

Arianna Ruwoldt scored a try for the highlights reel to end the game, taking a kick return and burning the Panthers chasers down the sideline, going the full 100. Conversion successful, 4-48.

FULL TIME 4-48

SG BALL
Sharks 28 def. Panthers 22

Penrith Panthers SG Ball Cup team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

The Panthers have suffered defeat to the Sharks despite holding a healthy lead at half-time.

Penrith opened the scoring for this one early, Jett Cleary supplying a brilliant grubber kick in behind, which was recovered and athletically put down by Tua Patea. Conversion successful, 6-0.

Cleary had his hands on another try, when he threw it inside for Jack Attard, deceiving the defence with Attard powering over the top of the Sharks fullback to score.

Conversion unsuccessful, 10-0

Jett Clearys kicking game had the Sharks in huge trouble throughout the opening half, with Jack Attard, Tua Patea and Hokafonu Lemoto the other standouts in the opening part of the game.

Jack Attard took a remarkable catch and returned it to break through the Sharks chasers, before tipping on for Cleary who nearly got to the line, but a courageous effort from the Sharks fullback stopped him five metres short.

The Panthers built relentless pressure, with the next ten minutes being spent inside the Sharks half. Points didn’t come but the territory battle was being dominated by Penrith.

Cleary’s kicking game continued to sound alarms for the Sharks back five, a huge bomb in attacking territory spilt by the Sharks fullback gave Penrith a golden opportunity.

They capitalised that set, with Cameron Robertson tipping on to Tua Patea who stepped back inside and beat a defender to score.

Conversion successful, 16-0.

Just before the halftime break Jett Cleary hobbled off the field with an ankle injury, a huge blow to the Panthers who were rolling along off the back of his kicking game.

HALF TIME 16-0

William Herbert and Liam Perram both came up with some huge one on one stops early in the second half, when the Panthers were asked to defend their line following an early error.

It looked like they had battled through two repeat sets to hold the Sharks out, but a Riley Pollard kick was contested by Nikora Williams on the Panthers line landing for Adrian Sandy who scored. Conversion successful, 16-6.

In the very next set, Bryce Sait’s fifth tackle play gave the Sharks another four pointer, when he put a kick in which richocheted off a Panthers defender.

Bryce Sait recovered and found Kurt Montgomery who had an easy 2-on-1 to put Gray over in the corner.

Conversion unsuccessful, 16-10.

The Panthers ruck loosened up and Sharks marched 100 metres yet again to score.

Riley Pollard and Bryce Sait picked them apart before they found Pharell Gray with a cutout ball and a try in the corner, having to beat a handful of Panthers defenders. Conversion successful, 16-16.

Hokafonu Lemoto and Jensen Tuaoi came back onto the field and their impact was immediate, with back to back huge runs that gave the Panthers their first set in Sharks territory of the second half.

A good kick had the Sharks trapped in their corner, but a cheap penalty got them out.

Sharks rolled through the middle of a tired Penrith ruck.

On fifth tackle they went from dummy half looking dangerous but Jensen Tuaoi came up with a huge play at the arm to force the ball out, before making the tackle on the Sharks player who recovered the ball.

Tuaoi came up with another huge play in the next set, darting from hooker to pierce the Sharks line and pick up a cheap 20 metres, Penrith continued to roll along off the back of that.

Tua Patea breaking the left edge apart, before passing to Hotere-Papalii who drew the fullback in before finding Cameron Robertson in support play to score. Conversion successful, 22-16.

The Sharks hit back straight away, a right edge shift going from Sait to Williams and then a 2 on 1 found Whalebone open in the corner. Conversion successful 22-22.

A Bryce Sait kick in the next set gave the Sharks their first lead of the game, Nikora Williams scooping up a favourable bounce to score in the corner with just four minutes left to play. Conversion successful, 22-28.

FULL TIME 22-28

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Good signs for junior Sharks in final trials

There was plenty to like as the young Sharks laid a strong foundation for the season ahead in their third and final trials on Saturday.

The men’s Harold Matthews (under 17s) and SG Ball (19s) teams hosted the formidable Bulldogs at Sharks Academy. Although they both lost by two tries, the coaches were heartened by the performances a fortnight out from round one.

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Meanwhile, the women’s Lisa Fiaola (17s) side took part in a three-way trial against the Central Coast Roosters and North Sydney Bears at Hills Grammar, Kenthurst, running out two-tries-to-one victors in both 30-minute hit-outs.

And the Tarsha Gale Cup (19s) squad maintained their unbeaten pre-season form with an impressive eight-tries-to-four win over the Bears.

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Harold Matthews coach Brad Kelly took positives from what his team served up.

“It’s getting better each week in terms of the quality of the play, but again discipline was a factor in it,” Kelly said after the six-tries-to-four loss.

“A lot of penalties and six-agains which cruelled us, particularly in the first stanza of the game. But that’s what trials are for – to have another look at the boys, work on different combinations and different positional options.

“I was pleased with the effort, particularly in defence. The Bulldogs are big and powerful, so they threw a bit at us and I thought the boys did a really good job of handling them for most parts of the game.”

Likewise, SG Ball coach Dave Howlett saw merit in his squad’s narrow defeat.

“I thought the standard from both teams was pretty good,” Howlett said.

“It was a bit sloppier than I would’ve liked, but as far as the boys’ effort and cohesion, there was definitely some progress from last week to this week.”

The Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale Sharks begin their campaigns against Wests Tigers at PointsBet Stadium on February 3, preceding an SG Ball clash with Balmain. The Harold Matthews boys also kick things off against Balmain at Concord Oval.

“It’s an important two weeks until round one … These two weeks are really important for the footy side of things, but also culturally and working on combinations and cohesion on and off the field,” Howlett added.

“It’s a very important two weeks to get right.”

Trial results – Saturday, January 20

Cronulla Sharks trial vs Bulldogs team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

Harold Matthews Cup

Bulldogs trial vs Sharks team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

Sharks 4 tries lost to Bulldogs 6 tries

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SG Ball Cup

Sharks 5 tries lost to Bulldogs 7 tries

Bulldogs SG Ball trial vs Sharks team (Photo – Steve Montgomery)

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Sharks 2 tries beat Bears 1 try

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Sharks 8 tries beat Bears 4 tries

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One to keep an eye on

In the lead up to the season we will be taking a look at some of the young players who have a bright future in the Red V.

Every Friday, we will work our way through a different player and what they can bring to the Dragons in 2024.

Hayden Buchanan

An Australian schoolboys representative, Buchanan has big wraps on him from many at the club. He is an incredibly strong ball carrier, powerful, elusive and one of the fittest in the Steelers junior ranks over the past few seasons.

Hayden won the Group 7 premiership with the Gerringong Lions in 2023, and was a huge part of their success. Has the ability to play at both centre and second row, his future is seen in the back row.

A few words from his Gerringong coach, Nathan Ford:

“Hayden is known not just for his exceptional playing skills but also for his unwavering commitment to upholding the values of respect, responsibility, and excellence.

As a player at Kiama High School, he has become a role model for his peers, setting a standard of sportsmanship and character that is truly exemplary.

On the field, Buchanan’s respect for the game is palpable.

His interactions with teammates, opponents, and officials showcase a deep-seated reverence for the sport.

He understands that responsibility extends beyond scoring tries; it encompasses leadership, teamwork, and a dedication to constantly improving one’s abilities.

What truly sets Hayden apart is his pursuit of excellence.

Whether during training sessions or in the heat of competition, he strives to be the best version of himself”

Probably won’t play first grade in 2023, however is expected to feature in the lower grades, in both Jersey Flegg and the NSW Cup, and will start the season for the Illawarra Steelers in the SG Ball competition.

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Faulkner the big winner at Sharks Women’s presentation night

Cronulla Sharks 2023 Female Pathways Presentation Night

Ahead of the start of the NRLW season next month, the Sharks celebrated the recently completed Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership (HNWP) and Tarsha Gale Cup seasons with their 2023 Women’s presentation event held at Sharks at Kareela last night.

Awards were presented to the best performers in each of the Sharks pathways teams, with first year Tarsha Gale lock Stephanie Faulkner taking away the major prize as the Sharks 2023 Female Pathways Player of the Year.

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In other awards on the night, middle forward Ellie Johnston was the HNWP Players Player.

Hooker Quincy Dodd the recipient of the Coaches Award, while hooker/lock Bianca Cutrupi was the Tarsha Players Player and Faulkner the Tarsha Gale Coaches Award winner.

Ruan Sims was coach of a Harvey Norman Sharks team which showed glimpses of their potential in finishing seventh position after a four-win, six loss season.

While the Tarsha Sharks, coached by Neil Stanley, unearthed a number of talented prospects during a campaign highlighted by a gritty 10-4 win over semifinalists the Illawarra Steelers in their last round match.

As for the award winners, Johnston and Dodd were both members of the NSW squad during the recent two-game Women’s Origin series and have now turned their attention to the upcoming NRLW season.

Cutrupi continues her development with the Como team in the Women’s under 18’s.

Also recognised on the night was a long list of women to earn representative honours in 2023, while 21 players will move onto the NRLW later this year, 15 who are set to play for the Sharks in their first season in the NRL’s elite level women’s competition.

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Sharks women continue their winning ways

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The Shark’s Women’s teams secured impressive back-to-back wins in their Round 6 matches on Saturday.

Tarsha Gale overcoming the Parramatta Eels 22-16 and the Harvey Norman Women’s side defeating the Wentworthville Magpies 36-10 in their biggest win of the season so far.

Tarsha Gale conceded early points in their clash against Parramatta Eels at New Era Stadium, however were able to strike back with two consecutive tries through Katalina Vavahea Faith Veikoso and Alena Pale Eli.

Another try from Parramatta saw the teams go into halftime with the score locked up.

Despite the Eels crossing the line first in the second half, the Sharks were able to get the job done converting two late tries in the final minutes to seal the game.

Despite a slow start, Tarsha Gale coach Neil Stanley praised the team’s ability to come from behind and walk away with the two competition points.

“We let them in for pretty easy tries.

The first set off the kick, we let them waltz out of yardage with back-to-back penalties.

You’re always going to be on the back foot when that is happening but after that, we rolled our sleeves back up and put in the work,” Stanley said.

“There are still some little areas in our game that we can fix, where we put ourselves under a little bit of pressure.

But I’m really happy with the desperation and effort on effort the girls are showing week in and week out.”

The Harvey Norman Women’s team dominated their game against Wentworthville Magpies, securing their third win of the season.

A hat-trick from winger Zali Fay put Cronulla in front early, before hooker Quincy Dodd, dived over the line late in the first half, seeing the team enter halftime up 20-0.

The opposition was next to score, and despite giving up another try late in the game, Sharks confidently held on for the win with Andie Robinson, Chloe Saunders and Brooke Anderson crossing in the second half.

The Shark’s Tarsha Gale side will travel to Australia’s Capital this Saturday where they will go head-to-head against the Canberra Raiders.

The Harvey Norman Women’s Team will take on the Mounties under lights next Monday night at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence.

HNWP

SHARKS 36 – 10 WV MAGPIES 10

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SHARKS 22 – 16 EELS

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Sharks girls slips to round three losses

Cronulla Sharks Tarsha Gale Cup (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

One team was playing their first game on home soil in 2023, while the other was in action at Henson Park.

The venues were different the results were unfortunately the same, with the two Sharks women’s teams suffering losses in their round three matches.

The Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Sharks battled hard throughout but couldn’t quite get over the hump in going down by 14-12 to the Central Coast Roosters.

Sharks Tarsha Gale match up it was a red-hot Roosters Indigenous Academy team which proved too good in beating a brave Sharks outfit by 34-4.

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Played in sweltering conditions the Indigenous Academy were on the board early, before building on their advantage to lead 14-4 at the half time break.

The second half followed a similar pattern to the first, however despite the loss, coach Neil Stanley was satisfied with the commitment shown by his team.

“There was a lot of effort, out there, I’m really proud in parts, but it’s about how we bring that together, connect it,” Stanley said.

“In patches our work rate is really good but it’s about how we put that into a solid team effort.

“We knew Roosters weren’t going to be an easy one and that we’d have to play for 60 minutes.

We lapsed there in a couple of moments but I dare say we’ll be better for it and roll out stronger next week.

“For 60 per cent of the squad it’s the first time, its new for them at playing this competition level.

To understand what it takes. The scoreline is a bit of blow out, but there were definitely some positives to look at,” Stanley added.

The Sharks try scorer was Zoe Topham, her four-pointer coming in the 13th minute of the first half.

Tarsha Sharks on three competition points following a draw with the Bears last weekend and a round one bye.

Across town at the Sharks Academy Field at Cronulla High School, the HNWP Sharks were engaged in an intense battle with the Central Coast Roosters in the hot and steamy conditions.

A first half try to centre Andie Robinson and conversion by Maddie Studdon saw the Sharks lead 6-4 at the break.

However a try to their opponents soon after the resumption of play, then another inside the final 10 minutes, gave the Roosters the buffer they needed as they hung for the win.

Sharks centre Tayla Curtis dives in for a great try last week (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Sharks scored late through backrower Tayla Curtis but time ran out on the Cronulla team who slipped to a second consecutive loss following a round one win.

The HNWP will try to turn around their fortunes when they play the Bulldogs in round four at PointsBet Stadium, while the Tarsha Sharks tackle the Dragons, with both games to played next Sunday.

TARSHA GALE

SHARKS 4 – 34 ROOSTERS INDIGENOUS ACADEMY 34

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SHARKS 12 – 14 CENTRAL COAST ROOSTERS 14

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Bears too strong for HNWP Sharks

After giving up two tries in the opening five minutes of the match the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership Sharks have slipped to a 22-10 defeat to North Sydney in their round two clash.

The two four-pointers, both scored by Bears winger Jakiya Whitfield helped the home team to establish an early advantage and as hard as the Sharks tried in the hot and steamy conditions, they were never able to bridge the gap.

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“We can’t let teams get off to a start like that,” Sims said. “It was a tough game, hard conditions for both sides.

“We just missed the jump, missed the start, the girls did really well to get themselves back into position but in the end those two early tries were the difference.

I was really proud of the girls to be able to pull it back and we know what it is we can work on before next week.”

Following the two four-pointers, in the first and fourth minutes of the match, the Sharks backs were to the wall in a game where temperatures reached the high 30’s at the Hills Grammar School fields at Kenthurst.

Ella Barker smashes her way over the line in the corner (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Sharks responded, centre Ella Barker making it 8-4 to the Bears following an 11th minute try, before the North Sydney side was able to cross the line twice before the break in taking an 18-4 lead to half time.

Backrower Tayla Curtis scored, the try converted by Maddie Studdon gave the Sharks some hope of a comeback victory at 18-10 with still plenty of time left on the clock.

Tayla Curtis runs 40 meters in a great solo try at the Hills Grammer School (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Bears would confirm the win with a final touchdown just two minutes from fulltime.

“They have a big strong middle pack, it’s a representative pack and we knew that’s where their strength was going to be, they just rolled us to start the game,” Sims said in summing up.

Following a week one win over the Tigers the Sharks now have a win and a loss heading into round three where they play the Roosters at PointsBet Stadium in what will be their first home game of the season.

HNWP

SHARKS 10 – 22 BEARS

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Academy sponsors renew their support for 2023

After a year in which the Matthews Cup and NSW Women’s Premiership Sharks qualified for Grand Finals and the Jersey Flegg, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale teams proved to be highly competitive in their various competitions.

There is plenty of optimism for all concerned heading into the 2023 season.

Women’s rugby league legend Ruan Sims takes over the reins of the Women’s premiership side.

Former Sharks First Grade half back Andrew Dallalana the Jersey Flegg squad, with newcomer Neil Stanley, with extensive experience in women’s rugby league, in charge of the Tarsha Gale girls.

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Further highlighting the health of the Sharks Academy program and the positivity around their prospects for not only the upcoming season but the years to come.

Continued support of a group of committed corporate partners keen to get behind the Sharks NRL and NRLW players of the future.

Sponsors in 2022 and back on board in 2023

Sponsors in 2022 and back on board in 2023 are John Ryan Freight Management, Minespec Parts, SBA Earthmoving and Attachments and Shore Hire, with Sharks Development & Pathways Manager Glenn Brailey appreciative of the support they provide.

“We are proud of the academy program we have in place, one which is the envy of other NRL clubs and are thrilled to have a group of corporate partners willing to support what we do,” Brailey said.

“For all our apparel partners to be returning for the upcoming season indicates they see value in our academy program and the various teams and we will be doing all we can to be successful once again in 2023.”

As major partner of all men’s and women’s academy teams, this year to also include the Sharks NSW Women’s Premiership side, John Ryan Freight Management returns for a fourth season as front of jersey sponsor.

For Minespec Parts, 2023 will be the third year they have taken up the top back jersey position, it will be the second season on the jersey sleeve for SBA.

A long-term supporter of the Sharks junior programs, while Shore Hire is again the sternum sponsor after their branding also appeared in that space in 2022.

All teams are back in pre-season training, with a kick-off to their respective 2023 seasons scheduled for February 4.

Partner announcements for the Sharks NRLW team will follow in the coming months.

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Minespec Parts is a locally owned company based in Nebo Queensland, the entrance to some of the world’s largest mining resources in the Bowen and Galilee Basins.

Their motto is simple: “TURN YOUR SURPLUS TO PURPOSE®”. The core business of MSP is the dismantle of open cut Mining HME into separate parts and components, open inspect and market accordingly taking into account maintenance management solutions.

They are proud to state their business is 97% sustainable and recyclable in the diverse market range. Minespec Parts also supply a large range of new & aftermarket components and parts to reduce maintenance & operating costs.

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Founded in 1978, SBA is recognised as an industry leading engineering, design and manufacturer of high-quality attachments specialising in Excavator and Wheel Loader Buckets.

Hydraulic tilting Buckets and Grabs, Standard and tilting Quick Hitches, Demolition equipment and other industry specific attachments.

The SBA product range has been designed to improve on-site productivity, efficiency and safety and with their proven track record are trusted by the world’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Dealers (OEDs) throughout Australasia.

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Shore Hire offers one of Australia’s most complete shoring, propping and traffic product ranges, with high quality equipment and components fit for any construction undertaking.

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Sharks Academy sponsors renew their support for 2023

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Friday 16th December at Sharks Academy

V Souths
HM – 5:30pm
SG – 7:00pm

Saturday 14th January at Sharks Academy

V Tigers
16s – 10:00am
18s – 11:15am
HM – 12:30pm
SG – 1:45pm
TG – 3:15pm

Saturday 21st January venue TBC

V Bulldogs
Timings TBC

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Become a Homestay Family and support a young Shark

Become a Homestay Family and support a young Shark (Photo’s : Steve Montgomery)

In complementing the young local talent in their pathways and junior representative programs, the Sharks recruit players from interstate, regional areas or from overseas.

Being thrust into city life in Sydney and the Sutherland Shire can be a daunting proposition for some, with the change in surrounds and lifestyle often a challenge as they look to chase their NRL dreams.

However, to make the transition smoother, the Sharks use the generosity of local Homestay Families to assist in the process by hosting the young players in their homes.

So able to concentrate their efforts on their training and playing commitments, these families support and provide a stable family environment for the players concerned.

With Ronaldo Mulitalo, Will Kennedy and Braydon Trindall a few examples from the current NRL squad to have benefitted from living with local area Homestay families when first brought into the Sharks system.

The Sharks Welfare and Education team of Jeff Robson and Morgan Te Oka coordinate and assist in placing the young players with suitable Homestay families.

However, with talented youngsters coming into the club each year, the Sharks are always looking for more Homestay families interested in being a part of the program.

Robson a former Sharks, Manly, Eels and Warriors halfback, has been involved with the Sharks Welfare program for the past few seasons and knows how important the right family environment can be to a out of town youngster.

“These young players benefit from a having the support a Homestay Family can provide in addition to what we might be able to offer from a club perspective, in helping them to be the best they can both on and off the field,” Robson said.

The Homestay family would support the player while they are attending school, pursuing an apprenticeship/traineeship or working fulltime, in addition to fulfilling their training and playing commitments with the Sharks.

As for Te Oka, new to the Sharks in 2022, someone with academic qualifications which include a Bachelor of Education (secondary)

As well as certificates in Elite Athlete Wellbeing, Training and Assessment and in Fitness, she has arrived at the Cronulla club with extensive experience in assisting young athletes, both male and female.

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“Between Jeff and myself, we will also be there to provide support to the Homestay families as much as we look after the needs of the young players,” she added.

Typically, the players are aged between 16 and 19 and on most occasions would live with the Homestay Family for between one to two years, depending on the individual circumstances.

Families are compensated for food and expenses.

Anyone who can to assist the Club or knows someone that might be interested in hosting a young Shark and being involved in the Homestay program,

Please contact Robson (jrobson@sharks.com.au), Te Oka (mteoka@sharks.com.au) or Sharks Talent Id and Pathways manager Glenn Brailey (gbrailey@sharks.com.au) for further details and more information.

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