Best Langer Cup grand final players

dailytelegraph — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 05:16:10 +0000

Best Langer Cup grand final players

Author : Andrew Dawson Quest Newspapers

NRL Schoolboys Cup: Who were the best 15 players from grand final day after wins by Redcliffe SHS, Caloundra SHS and PBC SHS? Also, relive Michael Roberts’ match-winning try.

The NRL Schoolboys Cup, Gee Cup and De Vere Cup grand finals were decided yesterday, with Palm Beach Currumbin, Redcliffe SHS and Caloundra SHS coming out on top.

In a sensational NRL Schoolboys Cup decider, PBC SHS five-eight Michael Roberts ran 80m to score four minutes from fulltime to break an 18-all deadlock.

WATCH THE GRAND FINAL REPLAYS HERE

PBC SHS’s win means they will now play the winner of the northern conference, St Brendan’s College Yeppoon, who also won a last-gasp thriller of Kirwan SHS in yesterday’s Payne Cup grand final.

That match will be played on September 15, and will again be livestreamed by News Corp around the state, including www.couriermail.com.au, the Gold Coast Bulletin and through the Rockhampton region.

Who were the players of the three grand finals, and what did the coaches think?

Man of the moment Michael Roberts.

MICHAEL ROBERTS (PBC SHS)

Moving Roberts closer to the action from wing to five-eight proved a masterstroke of coach PBC SHS coach Tim Maccan.

Not only did the year 11 student scoop up stolen ball and run 80m to score the match-winning try – relive that try here – he also scored a smart individual try and put his winger Jett Forbes over for a try as well.

Marsden halfback Cassius Cowley Picture: Liam Kidston.

CASSUIS COWLEY (MARSDEN SHS)

Cowley rose to the occasion on the big stage to almost get his team over the line.

Before the match Wavell SHS coach Michael Roberts said the game could come down to which No.7 had the biggest say on proceedings.

PBC SHS’s Tom Weaver was a 7 out 10 performer yesterday, but Cowley was an 8 out of 10 and full marks to him.

RYAN FORAN (PBC SHS)

In all the excitement of Roberts’ match-winning dash – and overall performance – Foran’s effort may be lost a little. But we will make sure here it is remembered for a long time.

Foran was arguably the player of the game, certainly the best forward on the park.

He finished with two tries, but he made run after run after run down that left side. His effort on effort is what got PBC SHS back level-pegging.

Redcliffe the winning team, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

LANCE FUALEMA (MARSDEN SHS)

The big prop had a sensational opening burst to the match where he was the best front rower on the field – and that is saying something.

Like Cowley and Tyree Bowman (Marsden SHS), he came to the party on the big day, building on excellent semi-final form to lead the way on grand final day.

Marsden big prop Lance Fualema dives in for a try Picture: Liam Kidston.

KEANO KINI (PBC SHS)

The boy wonder from New Zealand was highly influential in getting his team going from a 12-nil deficit.

Yes he had the advantage of playing for 10 minutes against a 12 man defensive line, but he also impacted against 13 men as well, don’t worry.

This kid who can ball play in the front line while also attacking from fullback is the real deal and watching him in 2022 will be a highlight.

Marsden scores, Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

TYREE BOWMAN (Marsden SHS)

The Marsden SHS scored for the second successive week, but that was merely icing on the cake as he saved his best performance of 2021 for grand final day.

He also made a break six minutes from fulltime, but the PBC SHS cover defence scrambled so he could not put his support away for a match-winning try. His long time teammate Teapo Stoltman also finished his outstanding season with a fine effort.

TOM WEAVER – and OSKAR BRYANT (PBC SHS)

Weaver was an outstanding puppeteer and Bryant still a force despite Marsden SHS clearing working hard to nullify his impact.

Man of the Match Redcliffe 9. Jack Cameron, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

JACK CAMERON (Redcliffe SHS)

Cameron was formally presented with the man of the match award by Broncos’ great Matt Gillett for his effort in his team’s Gee Cup winning effort.

He is a very impressive dummy half who brings his pack onto the ball, knows when to run himself and tackles like Andrew McCullough.

Palm beach Currumbin SHS 3. Reef Sommerville, is tackledas Ryan Foran looks on. Picture: Liam Kidston.

JACOB TAULANI (Redcliffe SHS)

The big striding, power edge backrower has that sprinkle of x-factor about him. He benefits from the go forward of his middles like Matt Bennett and Sefo Faatuono and Kiahl Moore, but he does reward those hard working tight forwards by threatening defensive lines.

Cameron deservedly won the man of the match but hats off to Major, Moore, Bennett and Faatuono.

Redcliffe lost only one match this season because they had an outstanding pack what would have challenged Langer Trophy squads had the side qualified.

Palm beach Currumbin SHS 3. Reef Sommerville, is tackledas Ryan Foran looks on. Picture: Liam Kidston

TULLY MCLELLAN (Caloundra SHS)

Behind a pack marching forward, McLellan produced a mini-master close. A Sunshine Coast Falcons product who is on the radar of the Melbourne Storm, the kid was worth the hype. And behind a winning pack, fullback Brooklenn Mundraby-Grogan looked a bit special.

Caloundra SHS halfback and man of the match Tully McLellan with Matt Gillett.

HAYDEN GALLAGHER

We loved his effort, his enthusiasm, his fight in the tackle and his never say die attitude.

He was surrounded by outstanding teammates – including Chase Patterson and Brodie Halpin – but it was great to see someone like Gallagher do what he did on grand final day.

One senses he probably plays each match he encounters with similar gusto, but this was our first view of him and he should be proud of his efforts.

The grand final winning Caloundra SHS side – with Michael De Vere far right corner whom the competition is named after.

WHAT THE COACHES SAID

Tim Maccan (PBC SHS)

“That was a really tough game. We are busted. We lost two players during the game and that was just a dead set battering. They threw everything at us.

“We had to withstand all that.

“Ryan was the form backrower of the competition and warranted selection in the Australian schoolboys side.

“He is someone that if you want to go to war, he is the first you pick.

“Michael (Roberts), there is not much he can’t do. His big thing is learning when to turn it on, and when to be patient. And we are working on that.

“Kini did a good job reducing the amount of time he had with the footy, but he still had some really strong carries and did some really good things.

“Our team, this group of boys have a want to win, to turn up and be there for their mates.’’

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS were winners – Tom Weaver and Jayden Wright.

Marsden SHS coach Matt Hartigan

“I would like to congratulate PBC SHS on their win.

“It is always hard to put into words the feelings that are associated with a game like that, but I was so proud of my Marsden team,’’ Hartigan said. “They showed amazing qualities across the 60 minutes.

“We had our chances to ice the game and no doubt we have learnt some invaluable lessons that they will take on their journey.

“I am proud to be a Mako and I can’t wait to continue to follow the next chapter that awaits out year 12 boys.

Palm beach Currumbin SHS vs Marsden SHS, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Scott Murray (Redcliffe SHS)

“We lost that one game to qualify for the Langer, and it was hard to get them back focused.

But to their credit we just said lets go again and winning the Gee Shield was important to us.

“We will get half half back (in 2022 chasing a Langer Trophy berth) which is probably ideal.

“They would have got a lot of experience out of today.’’

Clairvaux’s Luke Anderson, Redcliffe and Clairvaux MacKillop College, Wynnum Manly Leagues Club. Picture: Liam Kidston.

Andrew Gercken (Caloundra SHS)

“I could not be prouder.

“Off the field they are outstanding and all they wanted to do was work together to get the result.

“There are no egos in this side. Everyone has a role to play and they turn up and do it.

“Everyone will make a mistake or go away from the game plan, but it is not about getting into them, it is about getting behind and saying ‘okay, you saw something and you backed themselves’ and that is always one of my last messages and they do back themselves and their ability.’’

September 7

Broncos Challenge grand finals (Carina Easts Leagues)

2pm: Broncos Old Boys (Year 7)

Marsden SHS v Ipswich SHS

3pm: Renouf Cup (Year 8)

Marsden SHS v PBC SHS

4pm: Hancock Cup (Year 9)

Keebra Park SHS v PBC SHS

September 8:

Walters Cup grand final:

PBC SHS v Keebra Park SHS

Langer Reserves grand final

Marsden SHS v Wavell SHS

September 15: Phil Hall Cup (Redcliffe)

St Brendan’s v PBC SHS

School try-ing for Broncos clean sweep

ourfooty — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:28:39 +0000

School try-ing for Broncos clean sweep

Author : Nick Crockford

Two down, three to go – that’s the challenge facing Redcliffe State High School’s Rugby League Program of Excellence in the next three weeks.

Program director Scott Murray is aiming to get all five teams into the Brisbane Broncos/QSSRL top schools’ competitions in South East Queensland.

It is a feat Murray and the Broncos believe Redcliffe State High School has not achieved in the 20 years the events have been run.

Zach Hansen Year 7 Redcliffe Yr7 2021 1 Herdo Photography 2Zach Hansen breaks through for the Year 7s. Picture: Herdo Photography

Seth Davidson races clear. Picture: Herdo Photography

Seth Davidson Year 7 Redcliffe Yr7 2021 3 Herdo Photography 2 Seth Davidson races clear. Picture: Herdo Photography

Qualified

Redcliffe’s Year 7 and Year 8 teams are already through having qualified for the Brisbane Broncos Old Boys Trophy and (Steve) Renouf Shield respectively.

The Year 7s lost 14-4 to Marsden, but roared back beating Stretton, Coombabah, Mabel Park and Alexandra Hills without conceding a point!

The Year 9s are hoping to join them tomorrow (April 20) when they face three pool matches and then (hopefully) a final at Stafford.

Ricky Elcoate Year 8 Redcliffe SHS Yr8 2 2021 Picture Herdo Photography

Holiday training

Preparation for these (Michael) Hancock Cup qualifiers included going into school on the last day of their Easter holidays for training.

Redcliffe’s Opens (Years 11-12) have a semi-final against Alexandra Hills at Wynnum on May 5 in their quest to reach the (Allan) Langer Trophy.

The Year 10s are preparing for a one-off final on May 12 – opponents to be decided – to reach the (Kevin) Walters Cup.

Redcliffe SHS Yr8 9 2021 Picture Herdo Photography 2Picture: Herdo Photography

Redcliffe SHS Yr8 1 2021 Picture Herdo Photography

Confident

“Definitely feeling confident,” says Murray, who joined the program in 2015, “the Year 9s have been improving all the time and had great results going into this competition.

“The Year 10s have certainly got a chance. They have been good in trial matches and I think we have our strongest Opens team for quite a few years.

“Getting all our teams into the Broncos competitions would be a great boost for the program.

“We have been working hard and building. If we don’t achieve it this year, I think the program will do it soon.”

Sonny Herdegen goes over for a try

Sonny Herdegen goes over for a try. Picture: Herdo Photography

Star pupils

The current Year 12 players have been right through the program with Murray, being the Year 7s when he started in 2015.

The Redcliffe SHS Program of Excellence is in its 21st year and has produced NRL stars such as Queensland and Australia half-back Daly Cherry-Evans, Queensland and Broncos forward Josh Maguire and Josh Kerr, a forward at St George Dragons.

The course covers six semesters in Years 7-9 on skills and physical development with three lessons per week, plus competitions and camps.

This leads into the Senior School Program of Excellence for Years 10-12, with three lessons each week, a three-day camp, refereeing certificate and fitness qualification.

Pictures: Courtesy of Herdo Photography

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