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Storm SG Ball Squad Announced for 2023

ourfooty — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:33:31 +0000

Storm SG Ball Squad Announced

Author : Rugby League Victoria

Storm SG Ball Squad Announced for 2023

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the 2023 Melbourne Storm U19s SG Ball Squad.

The Melbourne Storm teams have changed their name this year from the Victoria Thunderbolts which competed in the NSWRL SG Ball and Jersey Flegg Competitions last year.

Melbourne Storm U19s host Canberra in Round 1 of the NSWRL SG Ball competition on February 4 at Comely Banks Recreation Reserve in Officer.

Kick off is 12pm.

SG Ball Squad

Bishop Walker
Clayton Tapelu
Daniel Boe
Dickie Terepo
Edward Stowers
Ethan Van Gelderen
Hugo Peel
Ioane Lui
James Finau
Josiah Moreli Alama
Kobi Heurea
Kristian Tornatore
Levi Osei
Leviticus Amiatu
Matthew Logopati
Muao Kaisala
Nelson Solo
Nisifolo Fauonuku
Philip Telea
Reece Winston
Rhylis Hohepa
River Richards
Rua Ropoama
Semisi Liu
Siulagi Pio
Suli Pole
Vincent Fifita

Coach Development Program

Guided by the RISE Program Head Coach, participants of the RISE Coach Development Program (Development Coaches) will receive education in contemporary coaching practices.

Strength & conditioning and socio-emotional development whilst leading and mentoring a group of players through a tailored series of training sessions and workshops that aim to provide players with the tools they need to reach their potential.

At the completion of the program, coaches will receive the NRL RISE Development Coach Accreditation

2023 will see three programs run across Melbourne:

South East – Casey Fields, Casey

North – Anderson Reserve, Broadmeadows

West – Bruce Comben Reserve, Altona

Session Dates –

Session 1 – Sunday 7 May – 9am – 12pm

Session 2 – Monday 5 June – 530pm – 8pm

Session 3 – Monday 10 July – 530pm – 8pm

Session 4 – Monday 14 August – 530pm – 8pm

Session 5 – Monday 11 September – 530pm – 8pm

Form attached below:

https://forms.office.com/r/TZMUF78qPx

Any questions, please contact Tim Auremi – nrlviccoaching@nrl.com.au

NSWRL Junior Reps Trial game Action Photo’s

Roosters v Dragons

Tarsha Gale Cup

Harold Matthews Cup

SG Ball Cup

Bulldogs v Sharks

Harold Matthews Cup

SG Ball Cup

Tarsha Gale Cup

Harvey Norman Wonmens Premiership

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2022 Peter Mulholland Cup

ourfooty — Mon, 30 May 2022 23:26:32 +0000

2022 Peter Mulholland Cup

Author : Matthew Elkerton and Kelsey Hogan News Corp Sports

2022 Peter Mulholland Cup

Peter Mulholland Cup go-to guide ahead of live streaming extravaganza

On the eve of the Peter Mulholland Cup season, we give you a comprehensive guide to each school involved in the premier schoolboys competition. Find out when you can LIVE STREAM the action.

Watch a full replay as Grange College v Mt Ridley.

THE revamped NRL Schoolboys competition, the Peter Mulholland Cup, kicks off this week as the best rugby league nurseries across NSW go head-to-head.

The Daily Telegraph will be your golden ticket to watch all of the action live this season with subscriber exclusive live streams of every game.

Before you tune into the first game between Farrer MAHS and Patrician Brothers Fairfield on Tuesday, get the lowdown of every team heading into the tournament with our in-depth season guide.

Check out the full Rd 1 schedule below and come back each day to find links for the live streams.

Patrician Brothers, Blacktown

Patrician Brothers College in Blacktown. L-R Jenson Tuaoi, Semisi Faasisila, Jordan Faleono and Matt Arthur. Picture: Toby Zerna

Coach: Noah Meares

Captains: Matthew Arthur and Jenson Tuaoi

Past Cups: 8 (2004, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2020)

Current NRL Alumni:

Albert Kelly – Brisbane Broncos Bryce Cartwright, Jacob Arthur, Will Penisini, Sean Russell, Hayze Perham, Samuel Loziou (Eels) Sean O’Sullivan, Jarome Luai, Stephen Stephen Crichton, Spencer Leniu, Taylan May, Christian Crichton, Chris Smith, Soni Luke, Izaac Tago, Robert Jennings, Sunita Turuva, Nifi Puru, Hophepa Puru (Panthers) Brent Naden (Bulldogs) Daine Laurie, David Nofoaluma (Tigers) Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagles) Tyrell Fuimaono (Dragons) Matt Moylan, Andrew Fifita (Sharks) Matt Lodge, Marcell Montoya, Josh Curran, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors) George Jennings, Tepai Moeroa (Storm)

Patrician Brothers excitement machine Semisi Faasisila will be in action during the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: Toby Zerna

2022 Squad:

Ben Zahra, Cameron Robertson, Connor Puru, Dylan Brettle, Finau Latu, Grayson Tukaki, Hanisi Afu, Harley Yates, Hokafonu Lemoto, Jacob Halangahu, Jenson Tuaoi*, John Mah Chong, John-Paul Donevski, Jordan Faleono*, Joseph Partch, Josh Coinakis*, Judah Galuvao, Jwakeem Hape-Vaa, Lachlan Coinakis, Langa Tukuafu, Matthew Arthur, Max Laing, Rhys McAdams, Riley Allen, Samuela Latu, Semisi Faasisilia, Tana Papu, Thomas Epere, Tyson Sangalang, Wilson Decourcey, Zaid Lehn, Zedrick Tupulua

Coach’s Final Say:

“We will be coming into Round 1 fit and healthy, we know these boys simply love playing for the college and will have themselves ready to go come game time.

A large portion of the team played in last year’s competition as 16 years olds so they are returning this year much more mature and experienced which should set the tone for the rest of the team.”

The Hills Sports High School

Hills Sports High School, Schoolboy NRL players from left Henry Finau, Harry Hassett and Moustafa Dirani at the school in Seven Hills. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Scott Jones

Captain: Billy Scott

Past Cups: 2 (2010 and 2011)

Current NRL Alumni:

Wade Graham (Sharks) Jorge Taufua, Josh Schuster (Sea Eagles) Addin Fonua Blake (Warriors) Dylan Brown, Oregon Kaufusi, Haze Dunster, Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels) Jeremy Marshall King (Bulldogs) Shawn Blore (Tigers)

2022 Squad List:

Jonathon Ibriham, Vena Patuki Case, Billy Scott, Sam Squire, Harry Hassett, Luron Patea, Marc Tannous, Jordan Bunt, Jordan Uta, Callan Phillips, Ilai Esua, Alex Fonoti, Moustafa Dirani, Lorenzo Talataina, Peteru Pritchard, Levi Mariri, Henry Finau, Albert Litisoni, Mitchell Owen, Blake Metcalfe, Siaosi Kaliti, Liam Aarons, Alaa Lababidi, Hayden Stevens, Cassius Taia

Coach’s Final Say:

“After the last couple of years, the boys are very eager to get some uninterrupted footy this year.

They’ve been preparing as best they can, they’ve been in the gym a lot with the wet weather.

We’ve got a senior squad this year which is a blessing. A lot of our boys are in year 12 which hasn’t really happened for us in the last 10 years.”

Westfields Sports High School

Westfields Sports High have been hard at work on the training paddock ahead of the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: David Swift

Coach: Troy Weeden

Captain: Kit-Kamisi Laulilii

Past Cups: 2 (2016, 2019)

Current NRL Alumni:

Jake Averillo, Matthew Doorey, Brandon Wakeham (Bulldogs), Manase Fainu, Sean Keppie, Taniela Paseka, Jason Saab, Joshua Schuster (Sea Eagles), David Klemmer (Knights), Lindsay Smith (Panthers), Moses Suli (Dragons), Tommy Talau, Stefano Utoikamanu (Tigers)

Ricardo Oloapu, 17, is one of the towering front rowers at the disposal of Westfields Sports High coach Troy Weeden. Picture: David Swift

2022 Squad List:

Jackson Cahill-Smith, TK Cecil-Hamiora, Zachary Coom, William Craig, Tallyn Da Silva, Wiremu Davis, Sila Dempy, Mitchell Doorey, Sosefo Finau, Lachlan Galvin, Kobi Hurford, Kit-Kamisi Laulilii, Luke Laulilii, Jeremiah Leatigaga, Markkuz Ofanoa, Ricardo Oloapu, Sebastian Piukala, Heith Pritchard, Roy Quiroz-Mapusua, Solomone Saukuru, Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino, Jesse Siofele, Blaize Talagi, Masei Tavui, Sam Tuivati, Daniel Waqa, Mark Williams, Aiman Yaghi

Coach’s Final Say:

“We were a young side last year so most of those kids are back playing for us again.

Every year you know you’re going to come against the best sides like Hills, Endeavour and Blacktown but until you start playing you don’t really know whose returning and what they’ve got so it’s hard to get a gauge on them just yet.”

Endeavour Sports High School

Endeavour Sports High will have a new-look squad tackling the Peter Mulholland Cup in 2022. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Brad Kelly

Captain: To be rotated throughout the year

Past Cups: 4 (2004, 2005, 2006, 2014)

Current NRL Alumni:

Kevin Naiqama, Paul Momirovski (Roosters) Damien Cook, Alex Johnston (Rabbitohs), Luciano Leilua (Tigers), Martin Taupau (Sea Eagles), Shaun Lane (Eels), Scott Sorensen (Panthers), Jamayne Isaako (Titans), Adam Keighran (Roosters) Will Kennedy, Franklin Pele, Luke Metcalf (Sharks)

2022 Squad List:

Lama Afu, Nicholas Belarra, Luca Bento , Matthew Crossingham, Trent Dixon, Mitchell Field, Jack Ford, Legacy Haami , Bronson Harden-Emery, Ryan Hicks, Viliami Hikila, Aiden Hodges, Zane Karout, Brady Lauretti, Kalan Ngaika, Kobe Pepene, Elijah Porio, Bryce Sait , Risiate Smythe, Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Chevy Stewart, Tukia Taufa, Jayze Tuigamala, Connal Amosa, Terry Ballis, Kye Beckett, Liam Christie , Cruiz Devine*, Koby Douglas, Charnze Enoka, Dylan Frazer, William Gibson , Aaron Langer, Kakile Leha, Samson Mairi, Noa Penitani, Fynn Perryman , Ryan Rapata-Clements, Zachariah Talau, Junior Taupau

Coach’s Final Say:

“We’ve got a couple of players returning who were in year 11 last year, but it’s pretty much a new team.

The boys here who have been at school since year seven really look forward to playing Schoolboys Cup, they aspire to be in the top team but all have to wait their turn.”

Erindale College

Coach: Ash Barnes

Captain: Regan Carr

Current NRL Alumni:

Jack Wighton, Nic Cotric, Jarrod Croker, Harley Smith-Shields (Raiders), Paul Vaughn, Tevita Pangai Jr (Bulldogs) Samuel Gash is one of the exciting Raiders Harold Matts Cup brigade that has come through the Erindale College. Picture: Richard Dobson

Samuel Gash is one of the exciting Raiders Harold Matts Cup brigade that has come through the Erindale College. Picture: Richard Dobson

2022 squad:

Sam Gash, Jack Clutterbuck, Regan Carr*, Jacob Iesofa, Alex Sweeney*, Ethan Alaia, Jonah Anderson, Jordan Eti*, Xavier Cacciotti, Ben Castle*, Noah Martin, Ben McSpadden*, Jack Anderson*, Blake Hovi, Jayden Svager, Jonah Sullivan, Max Mercer, Will O’Malley*, Peter Soward, Josh Urbaniak, Owen McCaughan*, Michael Theodordis, Paul Monta

Past Cups: 2 (1997, 1998)

Coach’s Final Say:

“It is an exciting team. It is pretty young but we have a lot of guys that have come out of a successful Harold Matts Cup season for the Raiders.

We have big squad and it has grown over the last couple of years. We have gone down the path of trying to help and draw from the entire Canberra region. We play a game style where we move the footy a bit.

Hopefully that is an advantage for us especially having guys who have played a lot of footy together.”

Hallam College VIC

Jeremiah Neli , Rhylis Hohepa and Josiah Ekkehard Neli are ready to prove Hallam Senior College aren’t just making up the numbers in the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: Rob Leeson.

Coach: Jamie Fardell

Captain: Josiah Nelli

Past Cups: 0 (debuted in the NRL Schoolboys Cup in 2015)

Current NRL Alumni:

Rhys Kennedy (Broncos) Kelma Tuilagi (Tigers)

2022 Squad List:

Izaac Batey, Shaan Bhullar, Waka Brown-Rapana-Edwards, William Cabebula, Nikau Chrichton, Bobby Deo, John Faoa-Palalagi, Kody Gibbs, Haze Heke, Rhylis Hohepa, Wyntah Hukui, Quaider Kea, Ralph Kennar, Ishmael Layuni, Lorenzo Leau, Feno Manuel, Farani Momoemausu, Michael Nautu, Josiah Neli, Jeremiah Neli, Isaiah Okusitino, Rua Ropoama, Ezekiel Tausili, DJ Tumui, Joseph Ua, Calston Wells

Coach’s Final Comment:

“We have huge respect for the NRL Schoolboys schools and the rugby league programs they run.

We have had successful and unsuccessful moments with all the teams in our pool but we just wish to get back to playing regular schoolboy footy.”

The Grange P-12 College VIC

Coach: Shannon Love

Captain: Suliasi Prescott

Past Cups: 0 (First year in NRL Schoolboys)

Current NRL Alumni: 0

Excitement machine Suliasi Prescott will lead NRL Schoolboys Cup newcomers The Grange P-12 College. Picture: Penny McCredie

2022 Squad List:

Ethan Barlow–Sua, Braith Filivaa-Palalagi, TJ Sivanila, Iziah Havea, Shan-Ty Fatuleai, Alizae Tukapua, Suliasi Prescott, Richard Gabriel, Caleb Iuta-McCullough, Tana Maiava, Deltin Te Pania, Josiah Faasavalu, Mauo Kaisala, Abel Cecil-Faaofo, Darius Seve, Mason Finau, KC Taunoa,, Michael Hunt, George Faafuata

Coach’s Final Comment:

“Being competition first-timers we’re a little unsure how it’s all going to pan out.

Playing against sides interstate, sides we’ve never seen before or even hoped to be playing against.

Seeing what the other schools have to offer is going to be a great experience for our students as well as us as coaching staff.

We understand we’ll probably be the underdogs again, which we were in the qualifiers, so we’ll just keep turning up week in and out and hopefully it puts us in a position where we can compete with some of the biggest schools across the country.”

Illawarra Sports High School

Illawarra Sports High made it to the quarter-finals of the NRL Schoolboys Cup in 2020 and will be determined tomake the knockout stages again. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Nick O’Hara

Captain: Ethan Cliff

Past Cups: 0

Current NRL Alumni:

Jayden Sullivan, Junior Amone, Mat Feagai, Max Feagai, Tyrell Sloan, Jack Bird (Dragons), Aaron Schoupp (Bulldogs), Jackson Hastings (Tigers), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Damien Cook (Rabbitohs)

2022 squad list:

Te Heremaia Tukere*, Cuba Cleavan-Van De Laark*, Samson Wood, Ethan Cliff*, Darnell Te Ahuru, Isaiah Hegedus*, Zac Scott, Viliami Amone*, Zane Thompson, Nuku Vatuvei*, Toby Miller, Tristan Dawson*, Zak Maarbani*, Yazan Hammad*, Palu Tausala*, Zecharaiah Taufa, Braith Plecas, Mitchell Sweet, Tony Taani, Josh Daniel

Coach’s Final Say:

“The last couple of years we have made great improvements.

Traditionally we were less competitive but we have proven that we can match it with the bigger schools.

There is a bit of confidence growing for the last couple of years and we have good development in the squad with several players coming back from last year.”

All Saints Maitland

Coach: Chris Brennan, Shane Whereat

Captain: Myles Martin and Caleb Garvie

Past Cups: 0 (2 x Trophy wins, 2018 Cup quarter-finals)

Current NRL Alumni: Hudson Young (Raiders), Max King (Bulldogs), Jock Madden (Tigers), Brodie Jones, Brayden Musgrove (Knights)

Former Patrician Brothers Blacktown lock forward and Knights contracted star Myles Martin has been a crucial addition to the All Saints Maitland ranks.

2022 Squad:

Machai Pillidge, Jasper Cain, Tom Lovegrove, Lucas Hickling, Riley Smith, Khynan Butler*, Fletcher Thompson, Ashton Farrell, Caleb Garvie*, Nicholas Tuliatu, Joseph Green, Ethan Quinn, Myles Martin, Trey Morris, Taite Swinton, Lachlan Hickson, Brock Allaway, Hamish Munro, Montell Owen, Fletcher Anlezark, Clay Edwards

Coach’s Final Say:

“We have an inexperienced squad but also an enthusiastic squad.

Myles Martin and Caleb Garvie, who have both made the NSW CCC squad, are our two guys we are relying on to take a lot of the workload.

We will be strong through the middle, quick play the balls and work hard in those effort areas.”

Farrer MAHS

Coach: Ethan Sherlock

Captain: Will Woods

Past Cups: 0 (2019 Schoolboy Cup semi-finalists)

Current NRL Alumni: None

Farrer MAHS big bopping brothers Oliver and Sebastian Sykes will make sure there is always a burning flame in the engine room.

2022 Squad:

Will Woods*, Oliver Sykes*, Jordan Whillock*, Will Kelly, Dusty Hagon, Joe Bartlett, Noah Hooley, Jordan Hamlin, Charlie Henderson*, Archie Wainwright*, Logan Spinks*, Will Milsom, Nate Follington*, Max Smith*, Nash Porter, Jack Hatton, Sebastian Sykes, Hayden Mitchell, Coben Battle, Bailey Lawrence, Harrison Thrift, Jai Tanna, Cooper Blinman, Ryan Marzato, Callum Cocking

Coach’s Final Say:

“We have had a good pre-season, we started work in term one, and these boys also play all their club footy together.

We have the same 13 playing in the Group 4 under-18s competition to keep that contuity there.

It is a pretty young squad with only five boys in Year 12, but it is still a talented squad. They can discount us all they like, we embrace that challenge.”

Holy Cross College, Ryde

Holy Cross College has been dealt a crushing injury blow on the eve of the Peter Mulholland Cup. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Tim White

Captain: Keenan Lawandos

Current NRL alumni:

Mitchell Moses (Eels), Luke Brooks, Alex Seyfarth (Tigers), Esan Marsters (Titans), Junior Tatola (Rabbitohs), Bailey Sironen (Warriors)

2022 squad:

Cameron Kanaan*, Jonah Watson, Max Braham*, Michael Gabrael*, Rory Davison, Carter Provan*, Malakai Latilevu, Kalani Mersua, Cooper Wheelhouse*, Andrew Mussillo*, Keenan Lowandos*, Angus Gray*, Jayden Jenkins, Mickey Nasser, Jaii Robertson, Jean Paul Kawtal, Darcy Fletcher, Grisham Malla, Sami Moala, Nick McMahon

Past Cups: 1 (1981; 5 x runners-up)

Coach’s final say:

“Dealt a tough blow right at the end of pre-season with three key players including captain Keenan Lawandos ruled out with long-term injury.

Our depth will certainly be tested early in the season. With a lack of pre-season due to the weather, it could provide a real hurdle.

We will have to change our game plan a lot with two fresh halves on the field and one of our halves heading to hooker. Basically there will be limited coaching, it will be a case of go out there and just play footy.”

Patrician Brothers, Fairfield

Patrician Brothers Fairfield have the highest rate of returning players this season including heavy hitters Yeyha Ayache, Joshua Alhazim and Jordan Miller. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Frank Pritchard

Captain: Josh Alhazim

Past Cups: 6 (1975, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1992)

Current NRL Alumni:

Nathan Brown (Eels), Taniela Paseka (Sea Eagles), Marcelo Montoya (Warriors)

2022 squad list:

Taj’h Colquohoun*, Billy Arena*, Sione Lolohea*, Zaidas Muagututia, Godfrey Illavalu*, Dionn Haratsaris*, Chad Daniels*, Jordan Miller*, Yehya Ayache*, Matt Alhazim*, Joshua Alhazim*, Jezaiah Funa-Iuta, Bailey Myers*, Massimo Mari*, Robertson Lepale, Kohan Adler*, Archie Riley*, Jack Leigh*, Alistair Wilson, Junior Fagalele, Jai Strudwick, Josh Villarosa, Abdoulaye Bah, Robert Uhatafe*, Noah Funa*

Coach’s Final Say:

“Our preparation was disrupted by the wet weather, we have had a few hit outs now but we are trying to keep it simple.

Our rugby league season is really full on, so we don’t want to burn the guys out.

The school has a rich history in this competition, we have a rich history and culture of NRL players coming through.

We have been the sleeping giants for the last couple of years, but I have been brought in to find a pathway back to the top.”

St. Dominic’s College

St Dominic’s College are ready for a strong Peter Mulholland Cup campaign led by the likes of Billy Thompson, Liam Ison and Cainan Hardiman. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Kyle Churchill

Captain: Liam Ison

Past Cups: 2003

Current NRL Alumni:

Nathan Cleary (Panthers) Zac Cini (Tigers) Jordan Grant (Storm) Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors)

2022 Squad List:

Liam Ison, Cainan Hardiman, Mitchell Heather, Uaale Elisara, Ryan Mooney, Jack Attard, Riley Pollard, Billy Thompson, Ethan Hutchings, Connor Autagavaia, Bayden Moran, Ezra Faasolo, Jack Ewer, Kai Raven, Jai Williams, Cooper Hale, Cooper Henderson, Jaxen Edgar, Jett Cleary

Coach’s Final Say:

“We’ve got a hungry squad who are excited to be playing this year.

We’re enjoying the fact that we’re going to be a lot more under the radar. I don’t think there’ll be much expectation on us and that’s something we are pretty excited about.

We’re probably going to have a bit of shock value and we’re backing the way that we’re going to play is going to be a little different. I think Hills will be well and truly the team to beat.”

St Gregorys College, Campbelltown

Coach: Tom Morrison

Captain: Charlie Guymer

Past Cups: 9 (1979, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2000)

Current NRL Alumni: Sam Williams (Raiders), James Tedesco (Roosters), Jack de Belin (Dragons), Adam Elliott, Joe Stimson (Bulldogs), Trent Peoples (Rabbitohs)

Powerhouse Charlie Guymer has stepped up to captain NRL Schoolboys heavyweights St Greg’s College. Picture: David Swift

2022 squad list:

Cody Parry*, Cooper Mangan, Charlie Guymer*, Oliver Kaluzyn, Lachlan Dooner, Paddy Cleary, Clancy Nott, Raiden Crowe*, Heath Mason*, Trae Fitzpatrick, Tyrell Adams, Harrison Quinn, Dylan Smith, Tom Fletcher*, Tom Fisher*, Ben Kelly, Bryce Catford-Potter, Jack Burrows, Lachlan Bush, Cooper Cross*, Zac Jones, Jayden Mallia, Zachary Wheeler

Coach’s Final Say:

“We’ve got a bit of mix this year of year, we’ve got some year 12 boys who are in their second or third season of Schoolboys Cup but then we’ve also got a couple of year 10 boys getting their first run.

I think Westfield and Patrician will be up there again this year. The boys are all very proud to be part of the squad and are even prioritising school footy over most other games at the moment.”

Hunter Sports High School

Hunter Sports High will be looking for a massive Peter Mulholland Cup season in 2022. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Coach: Anthony Gleeson

Captain: Taimana Elers

Past Cups: 0 (2016 semi-finalists)

Current NRL Alumni:

Phoenix Crossland, Chris Randall, Matt Croker, Pasami Saulo (Knights), Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Josh Jackson (Bulldogs), Tevita Pangai Jnr (Bulldogs)

2022 Squad List:

Mason Forbes, Max Fines, Benji Keene–O’Keefe, Harrison Sams*, Zac Wilkes, Lauchlyn Spicer*, Brandon Thompson*, Beau Slade, Taimana Elers, Kade Youlten*, Jayden Harris, Jett Woodward, Jakob Bacon, Jett Robards-Hassall, Rylee Moses Kincaid, Royden Taape*, Patrick Slade, Kyle McDermott

Coach’s Final Say:

“We have a young squad of players this year but many have been involved in the junior development teams from the Knights and Roosters.

This year we’re looking to consolidate our position back in the Schoolboy Cup and develop players for coming seasons. I think the teams to beat will be Westfields and Blacktown Patrician Brothers.”

Bass High School

Coach: Jon Wilson

Captain: Jonathan Sua

Past Cups: 0 (6 x University Shield, 5 x Buckley Shield)

Current NRL alumni:

Aaliyah Fasavalu, Raecene McGregor, Page McGregor and Sereana Naitokatoka (NRLW), Dale Finucane, Royce Hunt (Sharks), Isaac Lumelume (Bulldogs), Kane Bradley (Cowboys), William Kei (Tigers)

Fanafou Seve will return to the Peter Mulholland Cup for Bass High this season. He impressed in the NSWRL junior grades this season. Picture: Jonathan Ng

2022 squad list:

Charles Afeaki, Stephen Ben, William Ben, Jack Branda, Elijah Cinavou, Jye Daly, Lennox E’e, Bilal El Youssef, Isaia Elisara, Josiah Fifita, Hori Fua, Jerome Goddard, Anthony Haikal, Jone Kaitani, Simata Kioa, Apolosi Laiafi, Simione Laiafi, Calvin Levy, Dayshawn Lyden, Ayman Maarbani, Orlando Manase, Mithu Murray, Jarome Paremo, Kevin Pham, Jerome Rogers, Divine Saena, Ezekiel Saili, Fanafou Seve, Itula Seve, Tylah Slate, Michael Smith, Jonathan Sua, Maxwell Taotua, Mitchell Taotua, Sitiveni Taulanga, Isaac Thompson, Elijah Tu’ifua, Isaia Tu’ifua

Coach’s Final Say:

“With our fields still underwater, it has been hard to give the players a proper preparation.

We have only lost three players from last season so we have a squad who knows each other and knows its game.

We’re trying to go away from just being tough through the middle, these days you have to be skilful with the ball or you won’t win the Cup. We are constantly trying to change up our game.” (* Denotes returning player)

NRL Schoolboys Cup Round 1

The Daily Telegraph will exclusively live stream every match of the Peter Mulholland Cup this season which involves the best rugby league nurseries across NSW.

Find out more information about the competition here and see below for the opening round draw.

ROUND 1 SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 31

11am: Patrician Brothers Fairfield 64 – 0 Farrer MAHS

Wednesday, June 1

11am: Holy Cross College 38 – 24 All Saints Maitland

11.30am: Erindale College 64 – 0 Illawarra Sports High

12pm: Endeavour Sports High 20 – 14 Patrician Brothers Blacktown (Action Photo’s Friday)

Wednesday, June 8

12pm: St Dominic’s v Bass High

1.30pm: Hunter Sports High v St Gregory’s College

11am: The Grange P-12 College v Hallam College

Thursday, June 9

Westfields Sports High v Hills Sports High

Queensland Results

Langer Cup

Ipswich SHS 24 – 16 Keebra Park SHS

Aaron Payne Cup

Mackay State High School 0 – 32 St Patrick’s College

Schoolboys Cup Victoria qualifier

newscorpsport — Mon, 30 May 2022 00:15:24 +0000

Schoolboys Cup Victoria qualifier

Author : Kelsey Hogan News Corp Sports

The Grange v Mount Ridley, NRL Schoolboys Cup Victoria qualifier

The Grange have punched their ticket to the NRL Schoolboys Cup on their first attempt after a resounding victory over Mount Ridley. Relive all the action from our LIVE STREAM.

Replay: NRL Schoolboys Qualifiers – Grange College v Mt Ridley

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The Grange has booked one of two Victorian spots in this year’s NRL Schoolboys Cup after a dominant win in the qualifying final.

It was a fairytale finish for The Grange, running over Mount Ridley and proving to be Victoria’s top rugby league school in front of a cheering and chanting home crowd on Wednesday.

The Grange were clinical as they dissected Mount Ridley, to take the match 36-14 at The Grange’s new home facilities.

Year 11 student and Grange’s star centre Shan Ty Fatuleai said “excitement is an understatement” to compete in this year’s top-tier competition.

“This is everything we dreamt of and have worked towards, we can’t wait to get in there and rip up,” Fatuleai told News Corp.

The Grange are through to NRL Schoolboys Cup

“We know Sydney is a tough place to go but we’re just going to try our best. I think Victoria deserves the opportunity to showcase their rugby league skills, so we’re just going to go up there and show them what we’ve got.”

Crossing the line in the second half to cement The Grange’s victory, Fatuleai said he couldn’t help himself “but blow a kiss to the supporters” in celebration of the four-pointer.

“It’s our first game on the field in front of the school and to get the win was amazing. The atmosphere was insane.”

“I love the boys and our school.”

Suliasi Prescott once again starred for the competition newcomers, with the star hooker playing a major hand in the side’s five tries, while fullback Ethan Barlow and Fatuleai also produced outstanding football to send The Grange into their first NRL Schoolboys Cup.

Prescott, who has been named in the Under-18s Australian Schoolboys train-on-squad, punished Mt Ridley’s errors, showing plenty of pace and footwork in attack, streaking away to open the points of the home clash.

Forwards Tana Maiava and Richard Gabriel also crossed the line in the first half, giving The Grange every reason to be excited for the clinic that was about to unfold.

But Mount Ridley refused to give up without a fight and roared to life in the second half, but time proved to be their enemy with The Grange turning away a series of Ridley raids and finishing with a convincing 22-point victory.

Another fierce rugby league nursery, Hallam College, will join The Grange in the NRL Schoolboys Competition.

Preview: Prescott key as The Grange shoots for schoolboys league history

The Grange College is one step away from creating a schoolboys sporting story for the ages, looking to book their ticket interstate when they battle it out with Mt Ridley on Wednesday.

The competition first-timers have proved to be the year’s underdog, after an upset victory over Hallam College in Round 2 of the Victorian qualifiers put them in the box seat to move through to the NRL Schoolboys Cup competition.

The clash between the two fierce rugby league nurseries will be live streamed by the Herald Sun at 11am, Wednesday at The Grange College as part of an exclusive partnership to showcase the best emerging talents in the sport

The Grange P-12 College’s head coach Shannon Love said this week’s home clash will be an important opportunity to showcase their school’s talent and inspire the next generation of rugby league players.

Hallam and The Grange players come together after their NRL Schoolboys Cup Victoria qualifier at Casey Fields. Picture: Penny McCredie

“There’s a huge sense of pride going around the whole school community at the moment, everyone is a part of it, from our teaching staff to our younger years,” Love said.

“It’s the first time we get to host a game on our new facilities so the boys are a little bit nervous, it’ll be a little bit of a spectacle with the school coming out to watch the game.

“But this is what the ultimate vision was from the very start. The reason why we wanted to host at school is to create and environment for the younger age groups to look up to the boys and one day want to be a part of the experience and opportunity as well.”

Suliasi Prescott scored three tries in The Grange’s NRL Schoolboys Cup win over Hallam College. Picture: Penny McCredie

All eyes on Wednesday will be on The Grange’s star hooker Suliasi Prescott, who scored a hat-trick in the first 15 minutes of their 32-18 victory over Hallam College.

“Suliasi has been a good leader for the boys this season. He’s been working on his kicking, waiting for the right opportunities in his attacking game,” Love said.

“Suliasi has been linking up really well with Iziah Havea in the centres and Ethan Barlow who is our fullback.

“Our number 13 Muao Kaisala has also been really strong at lock for us. Suilasi and Muao have played for years and years together so they’ve also got a really good combination there.”

Love said his rookie schoolboys side’s main goal on Wednesday will be “trying to weather the storm” of Mt Ridley’s strong forward pack.

“I think Mt Ridley will come out of the blocks really strong, I think they’ll use their big mobile forwards in the middle,” he said.

“So I think they’ll try to gothrough the middle pretty hard and I think it’ll be tough trying to weather that storm.

The Grange lock forward Muao Kaisala crashes across to score in the win over Hallam College at Casey Fields. Picture: Penny McCredie

“I think they’ll play a really up-tempo game but we just need to try and play at our pace, which is what we did against Hallam.”

Love said qualifying to the NRL Schoolboys Cup is a goal that The Grange was determined to achieve this year and his boys “have put themselves in the best position to achieve that” after an emphatic start to the season.

“Being newcomers, one thing I spoke a lot about with the boys this year is that there is no expectation on us and I think they’ve really maximised on that,” he said.

“Qualifying to interstate was a goal we set at the start of the year as a playing group and it’s something we’ve been striving towards over the last term and a half, trying to get the boys into the next level and give them an opportunity to get picked up interstate.

“We’ve still got a job to do but we’ve put ourselves in a good position to achieve that goal.

“I hope this competition is something the boys will remember forever.”

Schoolboys Cup Victorian qualifier

ourfooty — Fri, 13 May 2022 09:25:16 +0000

Schoolboys Cup Victorian qualifier

Author : Kelsey Hogan News Corp Sports @kelseyhogan99

Hallam Senior College v The Grange, NRL Schoolboys Cup Victorian qualifier

A hat-trick from Suliasi Prescott in the first 15 minutes paved the way for a big Grange win over Hallam in the NRL Schoolboys Cup qualifiers.

Relive all the action from our LIVE STREAM.

A brilliant display from star hooker Suliasi Prescott has led competition newcomers The Grange favourites to a pulsating 32-18 victory over Hallam College in Round 2 of the NRL Schoolboys Victorian qualifiers.

Prescott, who has been named in the Under-18s Australian Schoolboys train-on-squad, broke Hallam College’s heart, scoring a hat-trick in the first 15 minutes of the Victorian clash at Casey fields on Thursday.

Prescott, who is in his final year of the competition, told News Corp he was “proud of his team playing with only one sub’, with multiple squad members out with the flu.

“We were going to forfeit the game today, but we told the coach we could do it and we were in it. So we’re really happy with the win.”

“The kick and chases are just something I like doing when I see there’s no fullback, I have a little go.

“Last year we lost to Hallam and this year I thought they would be the best in the Victorian comp, so it’s really exciting.

“We would love to play in the NRL Schoolboys. It would mean a lot.”

Storm Cup Hallam Senior College v The Grange (Photo : Penny McCredie)

Despite Hallam’s emphatic 38-0 win against Mt Ridley in the competition opener last week, there were ominous signs for the eastern suburbs side when Prescott crossed the line for the third time with an impressive chip-kick solo try.

But Hallam College refused to lie down and roared to life in the second half on the back of some thunderous carries from their middle forwards, Storm-contracted utility Josiah Neli led from the front.

But in the end, The Grange put up a stout defensive effort, turning away a series of Hallam raids in the final few minutes and finishing with a convincing 14-point victory.

Hallam have eyes on the big prize

Hallam College’s message was made loud and clear in last week’s opening clash – they’re ready to win this year’s NRL Schoolboy Cup Victorian qualifier.

And they are ready to run through the competition to do it. …READ…MORE…

Melbourne Storm Cup Schoolboys in Victoria

dailytelegraph — Thu, 05 May 2022 03:00:46 +0000

Melbourne Storm Cup Schoolboys in Victoria

Author : Kelsey Hogan News Corp Sports

Live stream: News partners with NRL to live stream Melbourne Storm Cup in Victoria

The NRL is putting rugby league on the map in Victoria, with the inaugural Melbourne Storm Cup set to light up the schools rugby league pathways. Find out how you can watch the action LIVE.

The NRL is continuing to put rugby league on Victoria’s map, launching a new Schoolboys Cup qualifier which hopes to provide more opportunities for the southern state’s up-and-coming league stars in the Australian rules heartland.

The inaugural NRL Schoolboys Victoria Qualifiers will kick off this week with NewsCorp showcasing the next generation of Victorian league talent.

Exclusively livestreaming the competition which will see three Victorian schools battle it out for a place in the top-tier NRL Schoolboys competition.

NRL School Participation and Projects Coordinator Jonathon Dallas said he hopes the new competition will “increase rugby league participation and offer new opportunities for kids in all the different schools in Victoria.”

The Grange P-12 College will join the elite Victorian Schoolboys rugby league ranks. The Grange players Muao Kaisala, Richard Junior Gabriel and Ethan Barlow-Sua. Picture : Nicki Connolly
The Grange P-12 College will join the elite Victorian Schoolboys rugby league ranks.

“This pathway basically gives every school in Victorian an opportunity to strive for Schoolboy Cup. Where in the past that wasn’t an option,” Dallas said.

“The work that the NRL does in schools throughout the whole country sometimes can be lost.

But something like this highlights how far Victoria as a state has come in school rugby league and the improvements in the level of footy they are playing.”

Mount Ridley, Hallam College and The Grange College will be competing for the top two qualifying positions which will go on to play NRL Schoolboys Cup while the third qualifier will compete in the second-tier NRL Schoolboy Trophy competition.

Mr Dallas said not only does he hope to provide more opportunities for schoolboys to represent their school playing rugby league, but encourage and motivate students during their final school years.

“An official rule of the schoolboy Cup and Schoolboy Trophy is students can’t play unless they’ve got 90 per cent attendance at school,” Dallas said.

“So the whole theory behind the competition is not just about developing kids, not just being a superstar footballer, but making sure they are ticking off the boxes in their schooling and education as well.

The NRL are expanding their pathways program in Victoria, with The Grange College joining the ranks for the first time. Richard Junior Gabriel, Ethan Barlow-Sua and Muao Kaisala show off their technical drills. Picture: Nicki Connolly

“We’re trying to help develop students’ not just footballers.”

In Melbourne’s Western Suburbs, The Grange P-12 College’s Head Coach Shannon Love said the new competition taps into the need for more opportunities for Victorian rugby league kids striving towards a future in the sport.

“I do think there’s a huge opportunity here, a lot of people look at Victoria as being an AFL state which they’re not wrong, but the talent out here in the west is up to standard,” Love said.

“There is a very multicultural society here with lots of Pacific Islanders and New Zealanders and that just bleed rugby which is really exciting and I think the talent pool here does go quite deep.”

“I think the NRL is going in the right direction in developing raw talent in Victoria and this Melbourne Storm Cup is just the start, I think there’s going to be a lot of success from here,” he said.

“Melbourne Storm lack that Victorian blood, so I would love to see more development and pathways in Victoria but we just need to keep giving the boys an opportunity to get picked up.”

MELBOURNE STORM CUP LIVE STREAM

The Herald Sun will live stream three NRL Schoolboys Cup qualifying games as part of the Melbourne Storm Cup in Victoria.

See the schedule below to know when you need to tune in.

Melbourne Storm Cup

Friday, May 6
1.45pm: Mount Ridley v Hallam College

Friday, May 13
2.30pm: Hallam College v The Grange

Friday, May 20
2.30pm: The Grange v Mount Ridley

The Grange will meet with Victoria University on Friday in the opening round of the competition and Mr Love believes his school have the ability to give the top-tier competition “a run for their money” if they qualify.

“The boys have been in The Schoolboy Trophy last year but now we’re up against the best schools in the state which is really exciting,” he said.

“I’ve been involved in Schoolboys in NSW and I think our boys would definitely give them a good run for their money.”

In a match that will be exclusively livestreamed by NewsCorp on Friday May 6, Mount Ridley will clash with Hallam College, kicking off at 2.30pm.