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2023 Sharks Jnr Rep Presentation Night

Matthews Cup lock and captain Alex Challenor was rewarded for an outstanding 2023 season in being named the Sharks Junior Representative Player of the Year at the annual presentation night held at Sharks at Kareela.

During a season in which the Matthews Cup Sharks scored a stirring last round win over the Steelers to qualify for the Finals.

Before being knocked out in week one in a close and intense encounter with the Eels, Challenor led the way for the young Cronulla team with the prestigious award recognition for his efforts.

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The event was attended by players, coaches and support staff from the Matthews Cup and SG Ball teams, Sharks CEO Dino Mezzatesta, Board Member Patrick Burke, General Manager of Football Darren Mooney.

Development and Pathways Manager Glenn Brailey, NRL players Kade Dykes and Jesse Colquhoun, as well as Sue Ryan and Wayne Miller from Sharks Academy major partner John Ryan Freight Management.

Adam Dykes, Lachlan Crossle, Alex Challenor, Thomas Dellow & Jesse Colquhoun (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

In addition to the major award, Challenor was also named Matthews Cup Player of the Year, with teammate Tom Dellow taking away the Matthews Cup Coaches Award.

Both young Sharks had a taste of representative rugby league in 2023, with Challenor participating in an Emerging Blues camp earlier in the year, while Dellow, a middle forward capable of also playing as an edge back rower, was a member of the City under-16’s team in the recent NSWRL City v Country match.

Both SG Ball awards then went to front rowers, with Sam McCulloch the under-19’s Player of the Year, Lachlan Crossle named the SG Ball Coaches Award winner.

McCulloch from Como Jannali and Crossle, De La Salle, have moved up to train with the Sharks Jersey Flegg squad.

The SG Ball Sharks battled for consistency throughout a season in which they missed the Finals after winning three games and losing six, however their potential was highlighted in a narrow four-point loss to eventual premiers the Parramatta Eels.

Also announced on the night was the renewal of the John Ryan Freight Management sponsorship of the Sharks Junior Rep and Academy program.

In addition to John Ryan Freight, Sharks Junior Rep sponsors in 2023 including SBA, Minespec Parts, Shore Hire and Cronulla Carpets were also acknowledged.

2023 Sharks Junior Representative Awards

Junior Rep Player of the Year : Alex Challenor

SG Ball Player of the Year : Sam McCulloch

SG Ball Coaches Award : Lachlan Crossle

SG Ball Award winners, Lachlan Crossle (left) and Sam McCulloch. (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

Matthews Cup Player of the Year : Alex Challenor

Matthews Cup Coaches Award : Thomas Dellow

Matthews Cup Award winners – Alex Challenor (left) and Tom Dellow (Photo : Steve Montgomery)

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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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