Author : Michael McCormack MP

80th Junee schoolboys’ football carnival

The Junee Schoolboys’ Football Carnival is celebrating its 80th event tomorrow with 155 teams nominated this year – a remarkable achievement!

Junee centre Laurie Daley makes a break in his team’s 26-0 win against Yanco on the way to winning the Riverina Schoolboys’ Rugby League Carnival 14A division at Junee in 1983

The carnival gave the legendary Junee boy Laurie Daley his first taste of footy. He first won the carnival in 1976 in the under 7s and went on to great things.

His team won the Junee knockout every year until the U15s.

When the initial lineup of teams nominated for the 1943 Junee carnival came out, it included three from Yanco.

Over the years, sides representing Yanco Agricultural High School have dominated the tournament.

The sight of the famous blue jersey with the yellow V was enough to strike fear in the hearts of many opponents.

YAHS always had formidable teams – large lads who were fit, fast and well drilled.

Yanco players seemed to impose themselves even before the kick-off!

In 1978 – the year I won a Junee carnival pennant playing for Saint Michael’s Regional High School – four teams, including Yanco, entered the 14 years’ C division.

Laurie Daley laces up before a game in August 1983. He scored a remarkable 481 points in 1982-83 for Junee in the Wagga Wagga Sub Junior Rugby League competition and won 10 consecutive premierships from juniors through to first grade for his beloved hometown

Cootamundra Catholic and Junee High also participated.

We went through undefeated, Cootamundra won twice and Junee once but Yanco, surprisingly, failed to win at all.

I remember the carnival well, not least because I badly injured my right knee in the opening exchanges against Junee … against players who I usually teamed up with in the Wagga Wagga Sub Junior competition.

That game, played on a sloping field, featured our Junee Saturday side shared between the two teams.

St Michael’s XIII included tough tackling forward Gerard Farrell, Anthony Heffernan, Michael McAlister and Brian Schultz – whilst Junee had Tony Fitzgerald, Robbie McLeod, Craig Spencer and the late Gary Crowe, a hard-running centre … good players all.

Junee missed the 1978 Wagga Wagga Sub Junior Rugby League under 14 finals so the carnival brought the curtain down on our season … but what a memorable finish for those who wore the red with the two blue Vs of St Michael’s!

St Michael’s also won the Junee carnival 14A division in 1978 and many of that team played for Brothers who prevailed in a thrilling WWSJRL Grand Final.

Michael McCormack MP Prized Possession: With my precious Junee carnival pennant from 1978

A fortnight later, winning 11-8 against a Kangaroo Panthers’ side containing Paul Upfield, a St Michael’s school-mate of mine who later played 92 NSWRL games with Illawarra, St George and Balmain and represented NSW Country.

The Junee carnival featured so many youngsters who went on to play the game at the highest level and certainly those helter skelter games on temporary, slanted and often muddy fields on that first August Saturday no doubt had a part to play in that!

Best of luck to the players, coaches, organisers and the many volunteers for another successful carnival.

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Westfields win last minute thriller

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NRL Schoolboys grand final live stream: Patrician Brothers Blacktown face unbeaten Westfields

For 59 minutes, Westfields played from behind. But in the craziest of finishes, they poked their noses in front when it mattered most to win their first NRL Schoolboys title in four years. Relive the action.

Replay: Peter Mulholland Cup grand final – Westfields Sports v Patrician Brothers Blacktown.

Westfields Sports High School has produced a stunning comeback victory over Patrician Brothers Blacktown to claim the 2023 Peter Mulholland Cup.

After trailing all game, Westfields took the lead in the dying seconds with a converted try to win 18-17.

It was an incredible end to a game Patties dominated in territory and seemed to have in their keeping. They just couldn’t put Westfields away.

And as the pressure built, Westfields came into their own, producing some incredible last-ditch defence and then peppering the Patties defensive line with charges from their forwards until their opponent’s resolve snapped.

Roy Quiroz-Mapusua was the hero, charging onto a short ball and taking three defenders over the line with him next to the posts. Teammate Lachlan Galvin would have been the most relieved player on the field after spoiling a near-certain try minutes earlier – and then being sin binned.

Celebration time for Westfields after their title success (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“It was stupid of me,” Galvin said.

“I was shattered, I thought we’d done all that hard work and I’ve just lost them the game.

“But we’re a real brotherhood and they got me the win.

“I’m just really, really happy.”

Galvin said the title had been a long time coming.

“We’ve been wanting this since year seven and now it’s finally happened,” he said.

“We were close last year but got knocked out in the major semi and this year we finally won it, so onto the national final now.”

Earlier, Patties seemed to have a completely different team to the one that lost to Westfields in the opening round back in May and were much more confident and aggressive in the opening exchanges.

Australian Schoolboys Wilson Decourcey broke the deadlock 10 minutes in, finding space with four Westfields defenders around him to plant the ball just over the line.

Patties had all the momentum and winger Aidan Keborian crossed in the corner five minutes later to add a second.

Westfields couldn’t find a way through, until Lachlan Galvin did what he’s done so well this year, and that’s create a big opportunity.

Galvin stormed down the field, dodging defenders until he was finally caught 20 metres out. Fullback Daniel Waqa then managed to push through for a try, and a successful conversion put Westfields back in the game.

So close yet so far for Patties Blacktown (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

A late field goal to Patties Blacktown gave them a seven-point advantage at the break.

But it was Westfields who scored first in the second half when Brycen Anae Roberts touched down – there was only one point in it now.

Patties took a while to respond but Jack Nicholas was in the right place at the right time to score in the corner.

The tension came to a head with minutes remaining as Galvin dropped the ball as he was about to score an easy try.

The resulting scuffle put both Galvin and Patties’ Decourcey in the sin-bin.

Westfields quickly bounced back with a try straight after.

A successful conversion with less than a minute to go out Westfields ahead for the first time all game.

Roy Quiroz-Mapusua converts to give Westfields a thrilling 1 point win (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Brycen Anae Roberst & Peter Taai celebrate (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Westfields SHS head coach Troy Wedden with the Mulholland family (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Newscorp’s Katrina May interviewing Westfields coach Mr Troy Wedden (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

PREVIEW

The season kicked off way back on March 21 at Seabrook Reserve in Melbourne’s western suburbs with a southern pool clash between The Grange and Hallam.

Now, 38 games later, the Peter Mulholland Cup is down to the final two teams.

And that the decider is between these big rivals from the seeded pool could hardly be a surprise. Patrician Brothers Blacktown are peaking at the right time while Westfields have hardly put a foot wrong all year.

The 2023 Peter Mulholland Cup champions will be decided on Wednesday, with all the NRL Schoolboys action to be available LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on KommunityTV, along with the Schoolgirls Cup decider. Check out the schedule below for full details.

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Campbelltown Stadium

Schoolgirls

11:30am: Hills Sports High School v Erindale College

Peter Mulholland Cup

1pm: Westfields Sports High School v Patrician Brothers, Blacktown

It may have been frustrating start to the year, but Patties Blacktown have suddenly hit a purple patch of form.

They were all-but dismissed as contenders for the Peter Mulholland Cup title after two troubling losses to start their campaign, but Pats are now on the cusp of their first title since 2018.

But standing in their way is footy juggernaut Westfields Sports High School, who boast an undefeated run through the pool and finals stages.

Patties’ season began with defeats to Westfields and Hills Sports, where they gave away comfortable halftime leads.

“It was frustrating,” Pats coach Noah Meares said.

“I think we were the better team for both games, at least for large parts of them. .

Patrician Brothers Blacktown celebrate their win over St Dominic’s. Pic: Katrina May

“I think we were hit with some 50-50 calls that didn’t go our way, and we weren’t able to stem the flow from them, we just needed to be better.”

And better they have been, securing dominant wins over Endeavour (44-6), Victoria University Secondary College (64-6) and St Dominic’s College (32-0) on their way to a grand final berth

“I think the chemistry from working together and trusting the process in what we’re building, returning to what Pats is known for, is giving us motivation,” Pats fullback and Australian Schoolboy Wilson de Courcey said.

“We know we can get it done and that’s just helped our confidence.”

Pats faced their grand final opponents in the opening round, where Westfields came back from a 12-4 halftime deficit to take the win 24-18.

Bouncing back after trailing early on has been a theme for Westfields, who conceded the first try in three of their five matches this season, including their quarterfinal win over All Saints Maitland and the semifinal success over Erindale.

However, Westfields coach Troy Weeden said he wasn’t concerned with the trend and has been happy with the performances.

Westfields player Roy Quiroz-Mapusua. Picture: David Swift.

“It’s probably a good thing actually,” Weeden said.

“We know we can do it no matter what position we are in the game.”

Westfields centre Roy Quiroz-Mapusua shared similar sentiments after the semifinal win.

“I’m not too concerned about coming from behind the past couple of weeks,” Quiroz-Mapusua said.

“Pats are a good side, but I believe in our boys. We’ve done it once, we can do it again.”

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TEAMS

Westfields SHS

1. Daniel Waqa 2. Will Craig 3. Hosea Kedzile 4. Roy Quiroz-Mapusua 5. Saint Fuitimau 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Dion Paranthoiene-Williams 8. Ocean Vauveka 9. Heith Pritchard 10. Kohan Lewis 11. Sosefo Finau 12. Bryonn Laypepa 13. Denzel Schauffhausen-Mino 14. Tyrus Salanoa 15. 16. Markuzz Ofanoa 17. Jeremiah Leatigaga 18. Ryda Talagi 19. Brycen Anae Roberts

Patrician Brothers, Blacktown

1. Wilson Decourcey 2. Aidan Kebourian 3. Joshua Patrick 4. Marcellus Iakopo 5. Jack Nicholas 6. Jared Haywood 7. Jhett Sydir 8. Charbel Kheirallah 9. Lachlan Coinakis 10. Thomas Epere 11. Heinz Lemoto 12. Jacob Halangahu 13. Finau Latu 14. Dylan Brettle 15. Tyson Sangalang 16. Langa Tukuafu 17. Hokafonu Lemoto 18. Alex Futialo 19. Roman Tuaimau

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Southern v Western

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Boys

Southern v Northern

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Girls

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Peter Mulholland Cup Semi Finals

Peter Mulholland Cup semifinals live stream:

Patties Blacktown v St Dominic’s, Erindale v Westfields

While Westfields were class under pressure, they will have to be at their very best in the final if Patties Blacktown produce a repeat of their NRL Schoolboys Cup semi masterpiece. Relive the action.

Watch a full replay of Westfields Sports v Erindale College.

Westfields held off a tenacious challenge from Erindale to set up a Peter Mulholland Cup grand final showdown with Patrician Brothers Blacktown next Wednesday.

Lachlan Galvin was one of the stars of the show, scoring a try and contributing to multiple others to help his side to come from behind to beat the Canberra-based school 22-16 at Campbelltown Stadium.

It was the second year in a row Erindale have gone out at ther semifinal stage.

Westfields’ Roy Quiroz-Mapusa said getting to the grand final is an incredible feeling.

“What an adrenaline rush,” he said.

Lachlan Galvin dives in for a Semi Final Try (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“We just had to keep believing in each other.

“There’s a reason Erindale got to the finals, but I had full confidence in the boys.”

Erindale gained the advantage early, with Olli Bolatagici benefiting from a Jonah Anderson kick to claim the first try.

Australian Schoolboy Xavier Cacciotti doubled the advantage for Erindale soon after, and a perfect two from two from Sam Gash gave the Canberra side a solid 12-0 lead early on.

Westfields coach Troy Weeden admitted the two early tries was concerning, but the boys didn’t let it impact their confidence.

“To go 12-0 down made me nervous,” Weeden said.

“Our mentality changed after that, we know we can score points when we are in the area, but we just weren’t there enough.”

Galvin was the first to reduce the deficit with a try followed by Brycen Anae Roberts and Sosefo Finau in quick succession to hand Westfields a 16-12 lead heading into the break.

Westfields made it four unanswered tries 10 minutes into the second half as Heith Pritchard powered through from dummy half for the try. A third successful conversion for Quiroz-Mapusua put the side 10 points in front.

Erindale’s Bolatagici was able to claw back some points off the back of an impressive run from Mathias Tomuli-Ah-Koui, but an unsuccessful conversion from Gash kept Erindale just out of reach.

The pro-Erindale crowd were fired up and a sin-bin for Westfields Markuzz Ofanoa only made them louder.

But Westfields held their nerve.

Super Patties Blacktown turn in semifinal special

Patrician Brothers Blacktown have shocked the NRL Schoolboys competition by demolishing the previously undefeated St Dominic’s 32-0 to secure a spot in next week’s grand final.

Fullback Wilson De Courcey called the result and performance ‘amazing’.

“Just crazy,” he said.

“I wasn’t expecting that scoreline, I thought it would be a closer game.

“But we’ve been aiming for this since the start of the season and to get this result is amazing.”

The opening few minutes were very physical with neither side giving an inch.

Marcellus Iakopo got the scoring underway early, dodging past St Dom’s defence before Thomas Epere doubled the lead soon after, following a kick from De Courcey.

St Dom’s were plagued by errors close to the line and the Pats defence was unyielding.

Australian Schoolboy De Courcey grabbed a try of his own just before halftime to extend the lead to 18-0 and it was a long way back for St Dom’s.

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Roy Quiroz Mapusua diving try in the Schoolboy Cup Semi Final (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

St Dom’s were gifted a much-needed advantage midway through the second half when Patties player Langa Tokuafu was sent to the sin-bin for a late tackle.

De Courcey said going a man down was frustrating.

“It’s little things like that, discipline, that we really need to sort out,” De Courcey said.

“If it was a closer game, that could have really affected us.”

St Dom’s though couldn’t break through. The closest they got was when a powerful charge from Jack Attard was thwarted by the defence right on the line.

Even down a player, Patties were unstoppable.

A brilliant run from Jaxon Edgar was rewarded as Jack Nicholas found the tryline, and co-captain Finau Latu added a second try in as many minutes to put St Dom’s out of their misery.

Patties’ confidence only grew from there as Nicholas picked up his second try of the match for a stunning 32-0 lead.

PREVIEW

The grand finalists from 2022 may be gone, but there is certainly no doubting the quality of this year’s Peter Mulholland Cup final four.

Patties Fairfield went out in the group stages while Hills were quarterfinal victims, but in Westfields Sports, Erindale College, St Dominic’s and Patrician Brothers Blacktown, there are four teams in peak form and all are capable of winning the title on their best day.

And the semifinal draw only adds to the intrigue.

Catch all of the action from Campbelltown Stadium LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on KommunityTV from 12:30pm on Wednesday, along with coverage of the NRL Schoolgirls Cup semi-finals from 10am. See the full draw below.

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NRL Schoolboys/Girls Semifinals Live Stream Schedule

Wednesday, August 23

Campbelltown Stadium

Schoolgirls

10am: Westfields Sports v Hill Sports

11.15am: Bass High v Erindale College

Peter Mulholland Cup

12.30pm: St Dominic’s College v Patrician Brothers Blacktown

1.45pm: Westfields Sports v Erindale College

Westfields boast a four-game unbeaten run as they prepare for a match-up with Erindale.

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“He’s just so strong,” coach Troy Weeden said after Westfields’ 52-6 quarterfinal demolition of All Saints Maitland.

“He’s good at the art, everything he does is just superb and he gets us out of a lot of trouble.”

Australian schoolboy Lachlan Galvin has also been pivotal to Westfields’ success this year and Weeden praised the No.6’s ability to ‘always scoring tries, or contribute to them.’

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Lachlan Galvin has been Westfields’ best in 2023. Picture: Steve Montgomery

While heading into the semifinals with plenty of momentum, Weedon conceded there were a few areas he wanted his team to pick up in.

“We need to fix our possession with the ball and control overall,” he said.

“As long as they put on a good performance and look after themselves we’ll be in with a shot.”

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Erindale’s quarterfinal clash against Endeavour Sports High School was ‘a bit of a weird game’, according to coach Ashley Barnes.

They eventually pulled off a 28-24 golden point win to reach the semifinals for the second year in a row. Last year they were knocked out in a thriller by Hills.

Barnes said he’s not underestimating the challenge Westfields will pose.

“If we’re as ill disciplined as we were against Endeavour, we’re going to have a really tough game,” Barnes said.

“They’re a powerful side with some really good players there, so we’ll really need to tidy up our game.

“I think if we just focus on us we’ll be really competitive.”

Jack Nicholas scored four tries in the quarterfinals.

In the other game, Patrician Brothers Blacktown have suddenly found a winning formula and head into their clash with St Dominic’s College feeling good about their prospects.

Their 64-6 win over Victorian University Secondary College in the quarterfinals featured an incredible 12 tries, four of which came from Jack Nicholas.

Nicholas said the result was a testament to how well the team are working together now after they fixed the mistakes that plagued them throughout the competition.

“We’re spreading the ball really well, our defence is really good,” Nicholas said after the quarterfinal win.

“Those four tries came from my teammates, we were just strong as a team and hopefully that takes us all the way.”

With St Dom’s going into the clash without yet losing a match in the competition, Nicholas said it’ll be a really tough battle.

“It’ll be a hard game, they’re a good team,” he said.

“It’s always tough when we play Dom’s but we’ll get back to training, work hard and give it a good crack.”

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St Dom’s struggled with discipline issues during their 26-18 win over Hills Sports, letting in three tries in the second half and having Jack Ewer sent to the sin bin for a high tackle after looking comfortable in the opening half.

“We just switched off,” coach Kyle Churchill said.

“We weren’t cohesive as a group both in defence and in attack, and it took its toll.”

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Erindale eye 2 titles

NRL Schoolboys/Girls semifinals live stream: Erindale just one of two schools with shot at title double

Twenty-five years on from their last rugby league schools success, Erindale College have their eyes on not one, but two titles. Catch their boys and girls teams LIVE on Wednesday from 10am.

Watch a full replay of Erindale College vs. Endeavour Sports High School.

Only two schools are still in with a shot at the unique Schoolboys/Girls rugby league double.

One would hardly be surprising. Westfields are, after all, a Sydney sporting powerhouse.

The other shows the reward for hard work and enterprise. Erindale College, the winners of back-to-back boys titles in the late 1990s, are a school on the move.

And, according to Ashley Barnes, who coaches both teams, it’s where ‘we want our program to be every year.’

Erindale have passed every test so far this year.

The Canberra-based school face big NRL Schoolboys/Girls semifinals at Campbelltown Stadium on Wednesday. The boys take on Westfields while the girls will be up against Bass High.

All of the action from the NRL Schoolboys and Schoolgirls semi finals will be available to stream LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on KommunityTV. See the schedule below for full details.

NRL Schoolboys/Girls Semifinals Live Stream Schedule

Wednesday, August 23

Campbelltown Stadium

Schoolgirls

10am: Westfields Sports v Hill Sports

11.15am: Bass High v Erindale College

Peter Mulholland Cup

12.30pm: St Dominic’s College v Patrician Brothers Blacktown

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Barnes said it’s a fantastic achievement for the school to be still represented in the competition with both the girls and boys sides.

“We want our program in and around those finals every year and to have both the boys and the girls in the semi finals on the same day is a great achievement for the school.”

The girls have rounded into form at the right time. After defeats to Illawarra Sports and Westfields, they played their best game of the season to take down Matraville 28-14.

Meanwhile, a golden point quarterfinal thriller against Endeavour has put the boys one step closer to breaking a 25-year drought.

Erindale had an elite three-year Schoolboys run between 1996 and 1998, but success has eluded them since.

Samual Gash has a bright career in front of him (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

And memories of being knocked out by Hill Sports in the semifinal stage last year still burn bright.

“We got done in golden point last year, so that was pretty devastating,” Barnes said.

“We do have a number of boys from that side last year, so I know they’re pretty eager to change that around.”

Barnes said the boys understand what a big opportunity this competition is for both them and their school.

“They’re proud to be at Erindale,” he said.

Mitchell Brophy gets the Erindale attacking machine on the move (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“They know the stakes of each game and they enjoy playing against such big players and teams in the competition.”

Looking ahead to the semifinal against Westfields, Barnes said he and his team know how difficult it will be.

“We’re under no illusions on the challenge we’re coming up against,” he said.

“Westfields is a very impressive side, they’ve got a number of really good players, they play a very powerful game of footy.

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“We’re just looking to get there on Wednesday, put our best foot forward and play our best game.

“We don’t think we’ve put together a full game yet this season, so that’s something that we’re looking forward to doing.”

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Hills win last minute thriller

Peter Mulholland Cup live stream: Hills Sports face Patrician Brothers, Blacktown in big gun match-up

The search for a first win of 2023 goes on for Patrician Brothers, Blacktown after Hills Sports down to pull off an impressive NRL Schoolboys Cup win. Relive the action. Check out the photos.

Watch a full replay as Hills Sports v Patrician Brothers Blacktown.

An electric atmosphere in what was one of the matches of the tournament so far resulted in a stunning come-from-behind victory for Hills Sports High School.

Last year’s runners-up didn’t have the lead until the final minutes of the game when Lincoln Fletcher expertly guided over two penalty goals under pressure for a 16-12 win.

Fletcher said he felt ‘relief’ seeing them both go through.

“I’ve never had a moment like that before,” Fletcher said.

Hills ran into a determined opponent in Patties, Blacktown. Pic: Steve Montgomery

Hills have now won two out of two.

It was quite the comeback for last year’s runners up.

Hills ran into a determined opponent in Patties, Blacktown. Pic: Steve Montgomery

Tyson Sangaland dives in for a handy try in Thursday’s Schoolboy Cup clash at Ringrose Park (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

“But I knew I had to take my time and it turned out well in the end there.”

The scores were locked at 0-0 for most of the first half, with both sides frequently coming up short on their attacking moves.

Pats Blacktown broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, with Tyson Sangalang pushing through to the tryline for the first points of the game.

Heinz Lemoto added to the lead minutes later and two perfect conversions from Dylan Brettle gave Pats a solid 12-0 buffer heading into halftime.

Fletcher said coach Scott Jones didn’t mince his words at the break.

“Copped it at halftime,” Fletcher said.

Patties couldn’t hang on after such a bright start. Pic: Steve Montgomery)

“We just weren’t to our standard, the boys knew we had to dig deep.”

Hills came out after the break determined and it didn’t take them long to halve their deficit thanks to a try from Lorenzo Talatania, which was expertly converted by Fletcher.

Talatania was instrumental in their second as well, dodging Pats defenders before a brilliant offload to Matt Aitchison levelled the scores 12-12 late in the match.

Hills were gifted two late penalties from Pats’ indiscretions, with Fletcher once again showing his worth and converting both.

Hills will face Westfields Sports High School in their final pool match to determine who takes top spot of the seeded pool, but Fletcher said the preparation will be the same as any other game.

“We’ll go back to training, do our individual stuff,” he said.

“And hopefully when we take on Westfields, we’ll be up for it.”

Dylan Brettle started the Hills comeback this his try (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Dylan Brettle kicks the winning Penalty goal (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

The Ref’s confirm the Dylan Brettle conversion (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

PREVIEW

After last year’s heroics, Hills Sports coach Shane Jones obviously has high standards.

Pipped at the post in last year’s NRL Schoolboys grand final, Hills began 2023 with a 36-16 demolition of Endeavour Sports High, but it wasn’t enough to impress Jones.

Hills Sports, who next face Patrician Brothers, Blacktown on Wednesday, were far from the finished product, according to the coach.

“We’ve done a fair bit of review and identified some areas we need to be a lot better in,” Jones said.

The match will be available to stream LIVE on KommunityTV from midday at Ringrose Park as part of a blockbuster day of matches, including reigning champions Patrician Brothers, Fairfield taking on Illawarra Sports High School.

See the latest LIVE schedule below.

NRL Schoolboys Live Stream Schedule
Wednesday, June 14

11am: All Saints, Maitland v Hunter Sports (Maitland Sportsground)
WATCH THE REPLAY

Midday: Hills Sports v Patrician Brothers, Blacktown (Ringrose Park)
WATCH THE REPLAY

1pm: Holy Cross Ryde v St Gregory’s (Holy Cross)
WATCH THE REPLAY

1pm: Illawarra Sports v Patrician Brothers, Fairfield (Sid Parish Park, Figtree)
WATCH THE REPLAY

Thursday, June 15

12.20pm: Farrer MAHS v Central Coast Sports (Farrer MAHS)

Monday, June 19

1pm: Endeavour Sports v Westfields Sports (PointsBet Stadium)

Thursday, June 22

1.40pm – Matraville Sports v Erindale (Pioneers Park, Malabar)

Patties’ season got off to a disappointing start, going down to Westfields Sports, who produced an outstanding come-from-behind victory in the second half.

But Jones was wary of the Patties threat, even declaring ‘they are the favourites’ for the big second round match.

“With the team that they have, they are going to be hard to beat” he said.

Na’oia Tofaeano scored a double for Hills in their opener against Endeavour.

“I thought they were the better team for most of that game against Westfields but didn’t get the result, so I know they’re going to be hungry.

“We need to just make sure we stop their roll through the middle, it was an area we were quite poor at with Endeavour.”

Jones missed the last game against Endeavour due to illness, and assistant coach Mitchell Lewis had similar sentiments after the match.

“If we want to be really serious about this competition, we can’t be conceding 18 points every week,” Lewis said.

TEAM LISTS

Patrician Brothers Blacktown

1. Max Laing, 2. Aidan Kebourian, 3. Joshua Patrick, 4. Marcellus Iakopo, 5. Joseph Partch, 6. Jhett Sydir, 7. Dylan Brettle, 8. Zedrick Tupulua, 9. Lachlan Coinakis, 10. Hokafonu Lemoto, 11. Jacob Halangahu, 12. Heinz Lemoto, 13. Finau Latu, 14. Tyson Sangalang, 15. Langa Tukuafu, 16. Roman Tuaimau, 17. Jack Nicholas, 18. Kenny McKeever King, 19. Jared Haywood

The Hills Sports High

The Hills Sports High School Rnd 2 Schoolboy Cup team photo (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. Lincoln Fletcher, 2. PJ Sosaiete, 3. Carter Saua, 4. Albert Litisoni, 5. Cooper Rauhihi, 6. Lorenzo Talatania, 7. Marc Tannous, 8. Matt Aitchison, 9. Jackson McBain, 10. Jordan Uta, 11. Mace Karhani, 12. Hayden Elkris, 13. Jordan Bunt, 14. Logan Huia, 16. Sevuloni Satala, 17. Adam Meslemani, 18. Jayden Schokman, 19. Riley Watson-Miletic, 20. Douglas Tuala

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Schoolboy Cup Rnd 1 double header

Hills read riot act despite blistering start to campaign

Live stream: Hills Sports and Endeavour clash in massive NRL Schoolboys Cup double-header

For 50 minutes, Hills Sports showed their undoubted NRL Schoolboys quality by running Endeavour ragged.

It’s the final 10 minutes that was a little cause for concern. Relive all the action.

Watch a full replay as Hills Sports v Endeavour Sports.

Hills Sports High have kicked off their redemption campaign with a convincing 36-16 win over Endeavour at Blue Bet Stadium on Wednesday.

Hills wasted no time in getting points on the board with Na’oia Tofaeano breaking through the Endeavour defence on their first possession to score in the corner.

Endeavour were a formidable opponent, but were simply outclassed by last year’s runners-up and their cohesive defensive line.

Hills assistant coach Mitchell Lewis said while it was a positive result to start the season, there was definitely a few issues to address.

The Hills backline proved a handful for the Endeavour defence all day. Pic: Christian Anstey

“I think we played well for the first 50 minutes,” he said.

“There was definitely a little bit of complacency there.”

Hills made good use of an extra man on the field after Endeavour’s Bailey Leach was sent to the sin bin late in the first half, planting two tries before the break.

The sin bin was also needed late in the match for a dangerous tackle, the culprit this time was Hills centre Albert Litsisoni.

Mitchell said being a man down ‘really hurt’ the team.

“It let (Endeavour) gain more momentum,” Mitchell said.

Fullback Lincoln Fletcher contributed 16 points of his own, kicking six from six as well as scoring a try just before halftime.

Mitchell said the boys really need to prove defensively ahead of their next clash with Patrician Brothers, Blacktown on June 14.

“If we want to be really serious about this competition, we can’t be conceding 18 points every week.”

It was a good start to the 2023 season for Hills Sports. Pic: Christian Anstey

PREVIEW

Still chastened by last year’s grand final defeat, Hills Sports High are determined to kick off their 2023 Peter Mulholland Cup campaign in style on Wednesday.

After going through the 2022 season undefeated, Hills fell 20-16 to Patrician Brothers, Fairfield in the final moments of a thrilling decider.

They start their new campaign with a clash against Endeavour Sports High, a team they comfortably disposed of in the early rounds last year.

Hills began last year’s decider on fire but faded in the second half.

The match is part of a blockbuster double header at Blue Bet Stadium and will be LIVE STREAMED exclusively by KommunityTV as part of our season-long coverage of the Peter Mulholland Cup.

Patrician Brothers, Blacktown clash with Westfield Sports High in the later game. See the full round one schedule below.

WATCH ROUND 1 OF THE PETER MULHOLLAND CUP

Don’t miss a match from the opening round of the NRL Schoolboys Peter Mulholland Cup. See the draw below and check back here for links to the streams on game day!

Wednesday, May 17
12.30pm: Bass High v Holy Cross Ryde
WATCH THE REPLAY

Tuesday, May 23
1pm: St Gregory’s College v St Dominic’s College
WATCH THE REPLAY

Tuesday, May 30
6pm: Patrician Brothers Fairfield v Matraville Sports
WATCH THE REPLAY

Wednesday, May 31
11am: Hills Sports High v Endeavour Sports High
WATCH THE REPLAY

1pm: Patrician Bros. Blacktown v Westfields Sports
WATCH THE REPLAY

Thursday, June 1
2pm: Illawarra Sports High v Erindale College
WATCH THE GAME LIVE

2pm: Central Coast Sports College v All Saints Maitland
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Wednesday, June 7
10.15am: Farrer MAHS v Hunter Sports

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All four teams are part of the seeded pool and Hills coach Shane Jones knows his side face a huge task to repeat last year’s heroics.

“Obviously these games are very hard to win,” Jones said.

“But the boys are out there training in the early hours of the morning, sometimes it’s still dark and there’s frost on the oval, but they get it done because they love it.”

Jordan Uta, who came off the bench in last year’s grand final, said the boys want to come into the new season stronger than ever and learn from last year’s mistakes.

Hills Sports players Callan Phillips, Albert litisoni, Lorenzo Talataina and Jordan Uta.

“It obviously gives us more motivation,” Uta said.

“It all depends on the boys, if they put in the effort in training, the results will come.”

A key part of bouncing back from last year’s disappointment for Jones is consistency in every game, no matter the opponent.

“We try to instil in the boys how important it is to compete in every moment of the game, not just in the big games,” Jones said.

TEAM LISTS

Endeavour Sports High School

1. Zane Walker, 2. Luca Bento, 3. Nikora Williams, 4. Aiden Hodges, 5. Bailey Leach, 6. Bronson Harden-Emery, 7. Bryce Sait, 8. Viliami Hikila, 9. Tye Bursill, 10. Loko Pasifika-Tonga, 11. Cyrus Stanley-Traill, 12. Lochlin Moses, 13. Risiate Smith, 14. Kaden Gardner, 15. Trent Dixon, 16. Blake Watman, 17. Natane Haunga, 18. Lewis Sargeant-Wilson, 19. Kalan Ngaika; Coach: Brad Kelly

Hills Sports High School

1. Lincoln Fletcher, 2. Cooper Rauhihi, 3. PJ Sosaiete, 4. Albert Litisoni, 5. Na’oia Tofaeano, 6. Tyler Birnie, 7. Marc Tannous, 8. Douglas Tuala, 9. Jackson McBain, 10. Jordan Uta, 11. Mace Karhani, 12. Hayden Elkris, 13. Jordan Bunt, 14. Mitchell Owen, 15. Adam Meslemani, 16. Riley Watson-Miletic, 17. Logan Huia, 18. Sevuloni Satala

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Erindale flex their muscles

NRL Schoolboys live stream: Erindale look to make big impression early against Illawarra

A try of the competition candidate and a stand-out showing from Ethan Alaia were just part of the dynamic Erindale package on display in their big Peter Mulholland Cup win over Illawarra.

Relive the action.

Erindale have flexed their muscles with a statement opening round victory over Illawarra, running away 38-8 winners in a dominant performance at Berkeley Sports Club on Thursday.

Five-eighth Ethan Alaia was a standout performer for the visitors, picking up two first half tries and showcasing a mean stepping and running game.

“He’s got some frightening speed,” coach Ashley Barnes said about his young No.6.

“He’s been playing a lot of hooker so he’s still adjusting to five-eighth.

“The more he plays there though the better he’s getting and he showed that today.”

Coach Barnes identified Max Millan as a key performer for his side for his tireless work in the front row, as well as Laurie Daley Cup gun Xavier Cacciotti for his running game and contact in defence.

Country U18 player Xavier Cacciotti was excellent for Erindale.

Max Mercer, captain of the Monaro Colts Laurie Daley Cup side, was another top performer, picking up two tries from second row, the second of which was a great bursting run off a short ball from Alaia.

Try of the match came within the opening minutes, with Laurie Daley Cup star Xavier Cacciotti breaking down the right flank and beating a number of tackles, before fullback Sam Gash was on hand to finish the move under the sticks.

Illawarra’s sole try of the opening half came through Tyrone Amone, leading to some tempers flaring from both sides after the post-try celebrations.

That was all the fight the Illawarra side would show however, with damaging front rower Palu Tuasala being the only diamond in the rough for the home side, as well as big interchange forward Tony Taani, who got a rousing reception from the home crowd with every hit-up.

Erindale’s other tries would come through Alex Sweeney and Olli Bolatagici down a damaging right flank, with centre Mark Tuialii showcasing great skill in the buildup down that side.

“I think we did some really good things for a round one performance,” coach Barnes said.

“I think there were still some periods where we weren’t playing to the standards we want to … a bit wayward with the footy at times, lacking a bit of discipline.

“There were a lot of positives to take away from that game though.”

Illawarra put a late consolation on the board through pacey centre Harry Wililo, forcing his way through the tiring Erindale defence, but it took nothing away from an electric opening round performance from the visitors.

WATCH ROUND 1 OF THE PETER MULHOLLAND CUP

Don’t miss a match from the opening round of the NRL Schoolboys Peter Mulholland Cup. See the draw below and check back here for links to the streams on game day!

Wednesday, May 17
12.30pm: Bass High v Holy Cross Ryde
WATCH THE REPLAY

Tuesday, May 23
1pm: St Gregory’s College v St Dominic’s College
WATCH THE REPLAY

Tuesday, May 30
6pm: Patrician Brothers Fairfield v Matraville Sports
WATCH THE REPLAY

Wednesday, May 31
11am: Hills Sports High v Endeavour Sports High
WATCH THE REPLAY
1pm: Patrician Bros. Blacktown v Westfields Sports
WATCH THE REPLAY

Thursday, June 1
2pm: Illawarra Sports High v Erindale College
WATCH THE GAME LIVE
2pm: Central Coast Sports College v All Saints Maitland
WATCH THE GAME LIVE

Wednesday, June 7
10.15am: Farrer MAHS v Hunter Sports

PREVIEW Erindale flex their muscles

Erindale will be looking for a repeat of their thumping 2022 first round triumph over Illawarra when the two sides meet again in the 2023 Peter Mulholland Cup next Thursday.

The Canberra-based team features some of the most talented juniors from across the Raiders junior rep system in SG Ball, Harold Matthews, as well as the Monaro Colts in the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups.

Coach Ashley Barnes hopes the more mature players in his side will lift those around them after gaining experience in the City v Country U18s match recently, with the likes of Xavier Cacciotti and Samuel Gash playing for the Country side.

You catch every moment of this blockbuster match at Collegians Sports Ground from 2pm on Thursday exclusively on KommunityTV as part of our two-year deal to cover the NRL Schoolboys Cup competition.

The Erindale side also features promising Harold Matthews Cup stars Jonah Anderson and Mitchell Brophy who will control the spine alongside Cacciotti.

Erindale reached the final four last year, beating Patrician Brothers, Blacktown in the quarter finals before going down to Hill Sports 22-18 in a semifinal thriller. They began their campaign with a 12-try rout of Illawarra.

Hopes are high for another big run this year.

Erindale College made it all the way through to nthe final four in 2022.

“A lot of them have grown a lot through their junior reps work over the past few months,” Barnes said.

“I think if we play to our potential, we’ll be tough to beat.

“We put a good performance on the Illawarra side last year, so no doubt they’ll want to turn that around.”

The Illawarra side features a number of victorious Laurie Daley Cup stars with the Illawarra South Coast Dragons, such as devastating prop forward Palu Tausala.

A number of Illawarra Steelers Harold Matthews Cup representatives make up the backline, including halfback Kade Reed, rapid centre Hayden Buchanan and winger Harry Wililo.

Coach Brett Kelly highlighted Darnell Te Ahuru as another to watch from the wing, as a former high jumper of 1.92m, he’ll be near impossible to contain under the high ball.

“We know they’re normally pretty strong the Erindale side,” Kelly said.

“But I reckon we’ve got some pretty solid forwards and some good pace to burn in the outside flanks.

“If we play well we’re more than a good chance of taking it out.”

TEAM LISTS

Erindale College

1 Sam Gash, 2 Koko Salim, 3 Lachlan Cunanan, 4 Mark Tuialii, 5 Alex Sweeney, 6 Ethan Alaia, 7 Jonah Anderson, 8 Jesse Millin, 9 Mitchell Brophy, 10 Jayden Svager, 11 Max Mercer, 12 Brock Apolevski, 13 Xavier Cacciotti, 14 Olli Bolatagici, 15 Josh Urbaniak, 17 Peter Soward, 18 Luke Tuialii, 19 Blake Hovi

Illawarra Sports High

1. Tali Feagai, 2. Darnell Te Ahuru, 3. Ben Kami, 4. Harry Wililo, 5. Brodie Annen, 6. Lachlan Greatz, 7. Kade Reed, 8. Palu Tausala, 9. Isaiah Hegedus, 10. Zech Taufa, 11. Tyrone Amone, 12. Jacob Colwell, 13. Jack Rogers, 14. Khobe Phillips, 15. Rivah Jago, 16. Tony Taani, 17. Brett Carney, 18. Peter John Povey

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Great day for Sydney schoolboy footy

The NSWCHS today held the much anticipated Sydney Red vs Sydney Gold Under 15 & Under 18 schoolboys trials at Smith Park, East Hills

It was a fantastic and busy day with action going on both fields.

The first games were Sydney South West vs Sydney West in both the under 18’s & u15’s

Sydney South West dominated in the under 18’s game winning 9 tries to just the 1 great Sydney West try.

Through lots of hard work and good footy the under 15s Sydney South West vs Sydney West game was a bit closer with the SSW boiz winning 6 tries to nil.

Later in the day Sydney East got it on with Sydney North on both fields for again the Under 18’s and Under 15’s

Sydney East had to work very hard and some school combo’s from the Endeavour SHS boiz showed and helped their team to a very close win 3 tries to nil

On the other field Sydney East under 15s ran riot, running in 7 tries and held Sydney North Scoreless.

There were no serious injuries to any players in today fast schoolboy footy, which is what we all want to see every game.

Selectors jobs were made difficult today with so many players from all teams putting in a red hot effort to play for their teams and also win the posibilty of selections in the NSWCHS rep teams.

The selected sides will be competing in the NSWCHS State schoolboy trial held at Collegians later this year.

The Under 18 schoolboy and the first time ever Under 18 schoolgirls NSWCHS State Championships are on from Monday 22 May to Wedneday 24th May

In August we will see the Under 15 boys and the NSWCHS under 16 schoolgirls Championships payed again at Collegain Figtree, from Monday 7th August through to Wednesday the 9th

It is OurFootyTeam’s privilage to have been the official photographer for yesterday Uner 19 Schoolbirls trails and today Sydney Red & Gold trials.

Anyway so here are the teams, Congratulations to allplayers

2023 Sydney Gold Under 15’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney GOLD Under 15’s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. CJ Udeh (Westfields Sports High School)
2. Tevita Katiti (The Hills Sports High School)
3. Khaled Kairouz (Westfields Sports High School)
4. Jonas Peni (Westfields Sports High School)
5. Dallis Taooai (Westfields Sports High School)
6. Lachlan Metcalf (Westfields Sports High School)
7. Jhovan Lele (The Hills Sports High School)
8. Talmage Brown (Westfields Sports High School)
9. Hayden Bell (Westfields Sports High School)
10. Leonidus Farr (Westfields Sports High School)
11. Forgiveness Tilla (Westfields Sports High School)
12. Chaise Attard (Westfields Sports High School)
13. Siotame Havea (Westfields Sports High School)

14. Zain Alamadinne (Westfields Sports High School)
15. Samuel Bosley (The Hills Sports High School)
16. Villiame Mahe (Sir Joseph Banks HS)
17. Esilome Makail (Westfields Sports High School)
18. Joe Blackhouse

2023 Sydney Gold Under 18’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney GOLD Under 18s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. Luke Lauilii (Westfields Sports High School)
2. Will Craig (Westfields Sports High School)
3. Albert Litisoni (The Hills Sports High School)
4. Sisaia Kaufusi (Chester Hill HS
5. Byrcen Anae-Roberts (Westfields Sports High School)
6. Lachlan Galviin (Westfields Sports High School)
7. Marc Tannous (The Hills Sports High School)
8. Simione Laifai(Bass High School)
9. Jackson McBain (Chifley College)
10. Fanafou (Bass High School)
11. Sosefo Finau (Westfields Sports High School)
12. Jeremiah Leatigaga (Westfields Sports High School)
13. Jordan Bunt (The Hills Sports High School)

14. Lorenzo Talaitana (The Hills Sports High School)
15. Aaron Keppie (Picton High School)
16. Denzel Schaafhausen-Minto (Westfields Sports High School)
17. Itula Seve (Bass High School)
18. Max Popo (James Busby High School)

2023 Sydney Red Under 15’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney RED Under 15s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. Jaydney Rawson (Endeavour Sports High School)
2. Oscar Crotty (Balgowah Boys High School)
3. Luston Po-Chan Sau (Endeavour Sports High School)
4. Dennis-Hely Taukafa (Martaville Sports High School)
5. Sifa Oldfield (Narrabeen Sports High School)
6. Spence Swann (Endeavour Sports High School)
7. James Davies (Matraville Sports High School)
8. Dhardyan Patten-Hill (Endeavour Sports High School)
9. Archie Frewin (Wadalba High School)
10. Liam Challenor (Endeavour Sports High School)
11. Ziggy Lester (Cronulla High School)
12. Oliver Te Hira (Heathcote High School)
13. Alex Stephenson (Erina High School)

14. Saxon Gaw (Narrabbe Sports High School)
15. Cruz Parkin (Endeavour Sports High School)
16. Nicholas Lotarac (St. Ives High School)
17. Joseph Vaka (Alexandria Park CS)
18. Pietro Aprile (Endeavour Sports High School)

2023 Sydney Red Under 18’s

2023 NSWCHS Sydney RED Under 18s (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

1. Zac Sarfati (Randwick Boys High School)
2. Richard Whalebone (Randwick Boys High School)
3. Jayze Tuigamala (Endeavour Sports High School)
4. Jasin Kuscu (Randwick Boys High School)
5. Nikora Williams (Endeavour Sports High School)
6. Bryce sait (Endeavour Sports High School)
7. Bronson Emery (Endeavour Sports High School)
8. Stetfana sele (Endeavour Sports High School)
9. Brooklyn Rosemeyer (Endeavour Sports High School)
10. Blake Watman (Terrigal High Schol)
11. Loko Tonga (Endeavour Sports High School)
12. Cyrus Stanley-Trail (Endeavour Sports High School)
13 Salih Saracoglu (Randwick Boys High School)

14. Lewis Sargent-Wilson (Randwick Boys High School)
15. Lochlin Moses (Randwick Boys High School)
16. Dylan Coyte (TLSC The Enterence Campus)
17. Kaden Gardner (Endeavour Sports High School)
18. Vili Hikila (Endeavour Sports High School)

Player awards

Khaled Kairouz Sydney Gold u15s Best & fairest winer with Mr Jon Wilson (Photo : Steve Montgmery)

Liam Galvin Sydney Gold U18s Best & Fairest winner with Mr Jon Wilson (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Setefano Sele Sydney Red u18s Best & Fairest winning with Mr. Craig Holmes (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Liam Challenor Sydney Red U15s Best & Fairest with Mr Craig Holmes (Photo ; Steve Montgomery)

Liam Challenor & Setefano Sele (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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2022 NSW/ACT u16 Schoolgirl Championship

The NSW Combined High Schools have taken out the 1st ever 2022 NSW/ACT u16 Schoolgirl Championship at New Era Stadium in a thrilling Grand Final.

The NSW Combined High Schools were undefeated in their 4 games in the inauguaral u16 Schoolgirl Championship scoring 104 points.

NSW Combined Catholic Colleges 10 points being the only scorers against the NSWCHS u16 girls in the Grand Final.

Mr. John Wilson, NSWCHS coach told OurFootyTeam, “I’m very proud of the girls, we are the first team in history to win this competition”

“We gave all of our 22 plays minutes, including the Grand Final which was quite tense there for a while”

NSWCHS girls celebrate winning the 1st NSW/ACT u16 Schoolgirl Championship (Photo : NSWCHS)

The Championship Results

Game 1

NSWCCC – 0 – 16 NSWCHS

NSWCHS

TRIES : Kasey Reh, Tayleah Pasili, Caley Tallon-Henniker
GOALS : Caley Tallon-Henniker

Game 2

NSWCIS 20 – 6 ACT

NSWCIS
TRIES : Modesty Tafeuni, Bronte Ryan, Waiaria Ellis, Mahlie Cashin
GOALS : Bronte Ryan 2

ACT

TRIES : Emily Kite
GOLAS : Ella van den Heuvel

Game 3

NSWCCC 20 – 0 NSWCIS

NSWCCC
TRIES : Not Available, Bronte Wilson, Eliza Taylor, Sienna Thomas
GOALS : Caitlyn Halse 2

Game 4

NSWCHS 38 – 0 ACT

NSWCHS
TRIES : Indie Bostock 3, Brodie Pleasance, Tahlia O’Brien, Aliyah Nasio, Tayleah Pasili, Caley Tallon-Henniker
GOALS : Brooklyn Blackadder, Aliyah Nasio, Caley Tallon-Henniker

Game 5

NSWCCC 44 – 0 ACT

NSWCCC
TRIES : Bronte Wilson 3, Georgie Barrett, Unknown, Ashleigh Loft, Kayla Henderson, Elizabeth MacGregor
GOALS : Kayla Henderson 6

Game 6

NSWCHS 40 – 0 ACT

NSWCHS
TRIES : Tayleah Pasili 2, Maria Paseka, Indie Bostock, Caley Tallon-Henniker, Pauline Suli-Ruka, Not Available, Brooklyn Blackadder
GOALS: Caley Tallon-Henniker 3, Brooklyn Blackadder

Grand Final

NSWCHS 12 – 10 NSWCCCC

NSWCHS
TRIES : Pauline Suli-Ruka, Maria Paseka
GOALS : Caley Tallon-Henniker 2

NSWCCC
TRIES : Elizabeth MacGregor, Paige Bohringe
GOLAS : Caitlyn Halse

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Great Lakes try hard in Uni Shield final

Disappointment for Great Lakes College rugby league university shield campaign

Great Lakes College’s University Shield squad and coaching staff at Belmore Oval. Picture by Steve Montgomery, OurFootyTeam.com.
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GREAT Lakes College’s University Shield rugby league campaign came to a disappointing end when they were beaten 60-0 by Bass High School in the semi-final played at Belmore Oval.

However, co-coaches Simon Maher and Tom Freeman agreed if was a ‘tremendous effort’ by the team to make it to the semi of the prestigious competition.

“We were patchy, we didn’t complete sets; if we had of completed it wouldn’t have blown out as much and we do lack on our edges a bit,” he said.

“At periods of the game we were in it and could match it, but we didn’t do it for the entire game and that’s were the score line came in.

“I couldn’t be more proud of them up against a quality side,” Maher told Steve Montgomery from OurFootyTeam.com.

“Our two wingers haven’t played football before and there are other boys who haven’t played since Year 5 or 6.

At periods of the game we were in it and could match it, but we didn’t do it for the entire game and that’s were the score line came in.

– Great Lakes rugby league co-coach, Simon Maher

“I can’t speak highly enough of the attitude of those boys, and some of the talent that is there – I’d back them every day.”

Maher coached a number of players in primary school and he knew there was talent in the squad.

“They were a pretty solid team back then and used to do well around our area.

“We’d come down to Sydney a bit so I was looking forward to an opportunity to coach them in high school.

“I knew there was some talent there it was just a matter of getting them all together.”

While the result wasn’t the one the side had hoped for, Maher said the opportunity to play at Belmore and the welcome provided by the Canterbury Bulldogs will long live in the players’ memories.

Pictures by Steve Montgomery/OurFootyTeam.com

Pictures by Steve Montgomery/OurFootyTeam.com

“I said to the boys just enjoy it and soak up the atmosphere,” Maher said.

“When we got here the Doggies ran us through the facility and the boys were in awe. We don’t get to see a lot of NRL games up home as such

“They got us tickets for the Parra game as well and we ran in to (Canterbury star) Josh Addo Carr. It was like Christmas.”

Freeman said Bass Hill was a formidable side and were too strong.

“It wasn’t the result we wanted and we didn’t have much luck today, but our boys have been awesome all year,” he said.

“I’m very stoked they have much it this far.”

Related Links

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