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Dragons Pathways Wrap Round 7

Check out our wrap of all the results from Round 7 of the NSWRL’s Junior Reps season over the weekend.

The Steelers went four-for-four in their home double-header whilst a gutsy St George SG Ball squad were bested by the Warriors at Kogarah.

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LISA FIAOLA CUP

Steelers 38 – 8 Sea Eagles

A Halle Barrett hat-trick propelled Illawarra’s Lisa Fiaola Cup unit past Manly 38-8 in a welcome boost for their postseason chances.

Barrett got the hosts on the board just four minutes in before Ella Churchill followed her up to make it a double-digit Illawarra advantage early.

Paula Halaholo found a try for the Sea Eagles just shy of half-time to drag them back within a half-dozen.

What followed was a Steelers flurry with Brad Reh’s squad pouring on four tries in the space of 15 minutes to surge out to a 28-point lead.

Charlotte Nicolson was the first to cross before Barrett snagged tries No.2 and No.3 and Holly Czornobej found one as well.

Manly stopped the bleeding courtesy of a Katie Andrews try, but the Steelers sealed things with Juliet Merheb notching a final try as the seconds ticked away.

Ella Greatz took home the Remara Player of the Match.

HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP

Steelers 30 – 10 Bears 

The Steelers’ Harold Matthews Cup squad took down Norths 30-10 at Collegians to remain the competition’s only undefeated team on the year.

The hosts got off to a strong start with Jett Brookfield nabbing an early try before Cooper Morrison and Ollie Burton followed him to make it 14-0 just a quarter of the way in.

Joseph Wesserr found the Bears’ first soon after before Mason Andrews powered his way over to make it 20-4 the way of Illawarra heading into the sheds.

Sonny MacGregor scored back-to-back tries on the other side of the break to grow the Steelers’ lead out to 30-4.

Jayden Dabit snagged a late Bears try, but it proved in vain as the Steelers marched to a sixth-straight win.

Asher Chapman was named the Remara Player of the Match for the Steelers.

TARSHA GALE CUP

Scored 22 – 12 Sea Eagles

The Steelers notched a handy 22-12 Tarsha Gale Cup win over Manly at Collegians on Saturday.

Manly struck first through Lexus Christie Talau Brown before the Steelers hit back prior to the break with back-to-back tries to Tori Shipton and Maddy Bullock.

Teuila Robertson found a response for the visitors on the other side of the break before Shipton grabbed her second to give the Steelers a nice buffer.

Rhian Yeo crossed in the 53rd minute to seal it for the Steelers as they continue their run towards the finals.

Tori Shipton was awarded the Remara Player of the Match.

SG BALL CUP

Dragons 12 – 20 Warriors

The Dragons fought hard but fell to the Warriors 20-12 at Kogarah on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors jumped out to a double-digit edge via tries to Tepatasi Laumalili and Connor Bowden.

The Dragons were able to hit back courtesy of a Zac Nachar try prior to half-time.

Bowden found a second on the other side of the break before Compton Purcell crossed to extend their lead.

Cyrus Stanley-Traill found a late try for the Red V, but their fightback had unfortunately been left too late.

Viliami Hikila was awarded the Remara Player of the Match for St George.

SG Ball Cup

Steelers 50 – 14 Bears 

A Kade Reed masterclass helped lead the Steelers to a 50-14 win over Norths at Collegians on Saturday afternoon.

Drew Langdon crossed 10 minutes in for the Steelers before Saifiti Junior Saifiti followed him the next set.

Colby Martin stopped the bleeding for the visitors before Langdon nabbed a second and Aaymon Fitzgibbon scored to make it 22-4 headed into the half.

Reed would score the next three tries for Illawarra before sending Daniel Meafou over as the scoreline began to balloon.

Charlie Heidke snagged a late try to put the icing on the cake for the hosts.

Reed was unsurprisingly named the Remara Player of the Match thanks to his three-try, 26-point performance.

LAURIE DALEY CUP

Ill SC Dragons 31 – 18 NMR Knights

The Illawarra South Coast Dragons are Grand Final bound having downed the Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights 31-18 at Collegians.

Skipper Archie Wheeler got the Dragons on the board first before Jack Koster found a try 25 minutes in to make it 12-0.

The Knights scored two quick tries prior to the break through Fletcher O’Doherty and Ethan Jarmain to tie things up.

Jack Talbott and Beau Baldock both scored on the other side of the half for the hosts to earn them a handy lead before Wheeler grabbed a second.

Kyran Blair crossed an hour in to give the Knights a faint chance only for a Talbott field goal to seal it for the Dragons.

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Cronulla Junior League swearing ban

Cronulla Junior Rugby League swearing ban: Clubs, NRL back plan to penalise foul-mouthed kids

A junior rugby league association in Sydney has launched an unprecedented crackdown on swearing in which kids could be sin binned for abuse.

Find out full details and read Buzz Rothfield’s take here.

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo has praised the hard line stance of a junior rugby league association to start sending players as young as six off the field for swearing.

The bad language crackdown began this weekend across every match of the Cronulla Junior Rugby League in southern Sydney.

The firm action has been taken by the CJRL just a fortnight after Queensland State of Origin and Broncos star Reece Walsh was controversially suspended for three weeks following an expletive-ladened spray levelled at referee Chris Butler.

Walsh is currently serving a suspension after being found guilty of contrary conduct for saying: “What the f*** do you mean, c***” following a penalty against the Broncos in their loss to the Titans last month.

Reece Walsh blows up at the referee. Picture: NRL Photos.

Earlier this NRL season, Bulldogs cult-hero Josh Reynolds was fined $1,000 by the NRL after yelling “bulls**t” at referee Grant Atkins in a match against St George-Illawarra.

Last year while playing for Melbourne, Brandon Smith was suspended for three matches by the NRL for calling referee Adam Gee “a cheating bastard.”

CJRL general manager Chris Bannerman announced the crackdown to every club within the association earlier this week, citing that swearing had reached intolerable levels.

The new rules include immediate sin bins and send-offs for players over the age of 12 who are heard to be swearing at a match official.

Josh Reynolds was fined for swearing at a referee this year. Picture: Twitter.

For players in the under-12’s or younger, referees will have new powers to order the immediate rotation of a player who is found to be swearing. The referee will have the discretion to ensure the offending player stays off the field.

Abdo gave the stance his full support.

“The initiative should be applauded,” Abdo told The Sunday Telegraph.

“Our aim should always be to create a respectful, inclusive and enjoyable experience for all of our participants. That includes players, referees, officials, volunteers and supporters.

“Offensive behaviour of any nature is not consistent with the values of the game and should not be tolerated.”

Bannerman metered out the clamp down on swearing via email to every club within the CJRL.

“In recent weeks it has been noted by referees, Ground Managers, CJRL board members and spectators at many venues, that the instances of loud swearing from players and interchange benches have reached a point where this can no longer be tolerated.

If we are to create a welcoming environment for people of all ages who come along to support family members on match day,” Bannerman wrote.

De La Salle under-14 players Lachlan Turner, Nathan Suttor, Lachlan Barnes, Van Kome, Archer Sorensen and Ryan Klaassen. Picture: Justin Lloyd.

“Following consultation with the referee’s association, the CJRL wishes to advise clubs that as from Round 12 (Sat 15 and Sun 16 July) match officials are being supported in taking a firm and consistent approach in dealing with swearing by match participants.

“Swearing and dissent directed towards match officials may result in the offending players being sin-binned and their team penalised (as a minimum penalty) whilst more serious instances may result in dismissal.

“Any instances of swearing from interchange benches will also be dealt with.

“For competitions up to under 12’s, any instances of swearing may result in players being rotated out of the game at the discretion of the referee, who will ensure the Ground Manager is fully aware that the player is not to return to the game.”

Overseeing the biggest club within the CJRL association, De La Salle Caringbah Club President Dave Nicholson backed the stance and suggested the move could have a far-reaching impact.

Brandon Smith after being sent to the sin bin. Picture: NRL Photos

“It’s a strong move and not only is it one that our club fully supports, it’s one we hope has a flow-on effect across our entire community,’’ Nicholson said.

“We have responded by calling on all our players, coaching staff members and officials and family members to abide by the firm position taken by the CJRL while reminding them of our responsibility to protect the image of the game at all times.”

“Swearing doesn’t have to be a part of our game and so we should be doing our best to get rid of it.’’

NOTABLE NRL SWEARING INCIDENTS

July, 2020: Sea Eagles forward Addin Fonua-Blake suspended for two matches after calling referee Grant Atkins a “F**** retard”

September, 2020: Cowboys forward Josh McGuire suspended for one match after shouting in the direction of referee Grant Atkins “F*** me, c ***’’

August, 2021: Rabbitohs centre Dane Gagai fined $1,600 after he was heard to ask referee Ashley Klein “Are you f***ing kidding me?”

July, 2022: Brandon Smith cops a three-game ban while playing for Melbourne after being found guilty of calling referee Adam Gee both a “F**** cheating p**** and a “cheating bastard.’’

August, 2022: Wests Tigers prop James Tamou suspended for one match after yelling at referee Ben Cummins, “You are f**** incompetent.”

May, 2023: Bulldogs star Josh Reynolds fined $1,000 by the NRL after yelling “bulls**t” at referee Grant Atkins in a match against St George-Illawarra.

June, 2023: Broncos fullback Reece Walsh suspended for three matches for saying: “What the f*** do you mean, c***” to referee Grant Atkins.

BUZZ ROTHFIELD: CRONULLA CRACKDOWN SHOULD BE ADOPTED AUSTRALIA-WIDE

Phil Rothfield

The NRL will never completely outlaw swearing in rugby league.

It is the most brutal of all sports in which aggression is as important as skill.

In the heat of the moment there will always be some blow-ups and choice language amongst the participants.

However the crackdown on swearing at match officials in the Cronulla junior league is a fantastic move.

Kids need to be taught from a young age that this behaviour is totally unacceptable.

That if you want to play rugby league you must respect referees and touch judges.

Incidents in the NRL this year have been disappointing.

No-one has a bigger fan club than Broncos superstar Reece Walsh, who was recently banned for three weeks for using foul language, that cannot be repeated in a family newspaper, to a referee.

Action from the junior rugby league game in Sydney.

The mistake the referee made that day was in his failure to send him off.

Youngsters want to copy everything Walsh does on a football field.

His speed, step, swerve, try celebrations and the lot.

This is why the Cronulla crackdown should become a mandatory ruling across the game.

In every state, every town, and every game — you swear towards a ref — you’re off.

Being taught from a young age is the way to go.

Junior referee numbers have been on the decline for many years.

It’s from the abuse of sideline parents, coaches and players.

Any measures taken to stamp it out have to be applauded.

Do you agree with the swearing crackdown? – VOTE NOW

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