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2019 YEARBOOK
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      Milperra Colts Junior Rugby League Football Club
            COMMITTEE FOR THE 2019 SEASON

PRESIDENT             VICE PRESIDENT               SECRETARY                  TREASURER
Grant Bolling            Barry Ward               David Harrigan             Tracey Bombaci

                                 GENERAL COMMITTEE
                 Lucinda Cooke, Karen Cutler, Dave Hargreaves, Noel Kerr,
                Katie Lawrence, Edita Lecce, Nick Passalis, Matthew Walshe

                          ABSENT: Tracey Bombaci, Karen Cutler

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                   49th Annual General Meeting
                   Wednesday 13 November 2019
                             7:00pm
                          Panania Hotel

Agenda
1. Reading and confirmation of the minutes of the previous annual meeting
2. Consideration and adoption of the annual report
3. Consideration and adoption of the annual financial report
4. Election of general committee for 2020
5. Election of executive for 2020
6. Business of which notice has been given
7. Life membership
8. General business

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                                                 Grant Bolling’s
                                      PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Once again it was a great year for the Milperra Colts, we had our ups
and downs like most years but overall it was a great year.

For the first time in Colts history we had two female teams. It was the
second year for our League Tag girls and the first year for our Under
14’s girls tackle side. Our League tag side made the Grand Final. They
didn’t take away the win, but we were incredibly proud of each and
every one of them. Our Under 14’s made the final with 9 players that
had never played Rugby League before. An outstanding effort girls!

The Under 9’s Div 3 had a great year this year making the grand final
but did not get the grand prize . This team has come a long way in a
short time
I have seen this team grow from strength to strength over the last 2
years , Scott and his coaching staff should be proud of their efforts.

Our Under 11’s Div 3 took out the Grand Final in style with a very
convincing win. Kevin and crew have been working so hard that it was
wonderful to see this day happen for them all.

Our Under 15’s Gold made the Grand Final as well but unfortunately
didn’t take out the win however the effort the boys put in was
commendable with many of the boys being chosen for representative
football with Canterbury. Well done to all of you.

They have a great bunch of kids and I am sure they will get the results they deserve.

There has been a lot of work going on around the club as many of you would’ve seen. The male and female toilets have been
upgraded, the clubhouse being refurbished, a new canteen and a new score board.

Many of these have been on our wish list for years. We also purchased a new Gator which has been a huge help for set up
and pack up.

We had some great events this year also. Our Legend’s lunch was first class with Matty and Andrew Johns as well as Brett
Finch. Our Gala Day was a huge success, one for the record books. Everyone had a wonderful day and the fireworks at the
end finished off what was one of the most fun days the club has ever had. The kids faces made all the hard work worthwhile.

An extremely sad part of the year was the passing of one of our Under 11 players Jai Bruynius-Greene. Jai’s parents asked if
they could hold his funeral service at the club and this was an absolute honour to farewell Jai at one of his favourite places.
Jai was able to attend his teams Grand Final only a few days before he passed and held the winner’s Trophy high. He was so
proud and there wasn’t a dry eye at the game. His teammates coach and everyone at Milperra Colts will miss Jai so much.
He was a character with a great sense of humour and was so important to the Under 11’s. His family is always welcome at
our club with open arms.

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                                                 Grant Bolling’s
                                      PRESIDENT’S REPORT
So, with another season over we look forward to season 2020. This will be one of our biggest yet with the club turning 50. I
hope everyone can be part of our huge celebration and make 2020 a year to remember.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank some very special people. Barry Ward in particular who has worked tirelessly this
year to get our clubhouse to where it is today. Without him it just wouldn’t be where it is now. He has been a great support to
me especially when I was unwell. I didn’t have to worry knowing the club was in great hands. Also, to Dave Harrigan who
took on a new role this year and has been a huge help to me, my executive who are amazing and the wonderful committee
who are so committed to our club and to the brilliant helpers that made everything just happen during the year. You are all
very special people!

If anyone is thinking about joining the committee, please do it, you won’t regret it, we are a family and look after each other.
I hope everyone has safe and happy off season, enjoy the Christmas break and we look forward to catching up with you all in
2020

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                                                 David Harrigan’s
                                       SECRETARY’S REPORT
What a ride for my first year as Secretary for this great club! I’ve bullet
point listed below some of the undertakings and achievements for the
year because if I wrote a spiel about each one there’d be another 10
pages to the Yearbook.

The list below comprises the work of many Volunteers and Sponsors
graciously giving their time and financial assistance for every Player,
Volunteer, Parent and Supporter of the Milperra Colts. I’ve singled out a
few names who put in particular effort but by no means does that
discount anyone’s efforts who is not named.

• 2018 reigning Grassroots Club of the Year – 1st ever Club in CBDJRL
to receive this
• 2018 reigning CBDJRL Club of the Year – 1st ever Club in NSW to
achieve both awards in the same year
• New Major Sponsor – Thanks DWA Insurance and thanks to Lantrak
for their past sponsorship
• Blueshield status = #5 in NSW since inception, #1 in NSW for 2019,
1st ever in CBDJRL
• Goodsports level 3 recertification achieved
• Registration Day at Belmore Oval – acknowledged as highest number
of sign ups – 20 players signed up on the day
• 2019 registrations Colts =
  - 81% player retention (#1 in CBDJRL, #5 in NSW!!!)
  - 4% increase in player numbers YOY across CBDJRL.
• 100% registrations paid
• 100% team officials formally qualified and certified
• 4 Grand Finalists – 9’s (div 3), u11’s, u15 Gold and u17 Girls League Tag
  - 1 premiership Team = under 11’s with Kevin Chambers
• Gala Day – massive to say the least and then there was the fireworks!! Thanks Lucinda Cooke
• Trivia / Karaoke night - Thanks Shannon-Lee Ioane
• Toilet renovations started, completed and opened – the feedback we have received across the board is phenomenal!
Thanks NSW Office of Sport for the funding
• Automated (SMS controlled) lighting implemented - Thanks to Council
• U11 Team Trip to Tamworth – Thanks Kevin
• Defibrillator – in Clubhouse, hopefully we never need it – Thanks NSW Office Of Sport & Panania Diggers RSL
• Training courses – conflict management, CPR, Mental Health 1st Aid
• Peter Moore Academy – for Players and Coaches – Thanks to CBDJRL
• Rule Book revision and implementation
• Field set up team roster introduced – successful – Thanks to all Teams
• Gator purchased for game day set up
• Sponsor signage updated and increased – Thanks Barry Ward

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                                              David Harrigan’s
                                     SECRETARY’S REPORT
• Electronic payments implemented for Canteen & Bar purchases – Thanks Tracey Bombaci
• Hosted NSWRL Tertiary 9 a side day
• Renovations –
  - Old gear room & tackle bag room walls removed
  - Canteen & Bar wall removed
  - Ceiling lining replaced
  - Internal lighting replaced
  - Complete Clubhouse re-wiring undertaken
  - Secure cage in Fred’s Shed
  - Remove old bar (wait till you see the new one!)
  - Replace floor within attic (did you know we had an attic?)
  - The Killara Monolith – better known as the Scoreboard
  - Multiple working bee days and afternoons
• Legends Lunch with Andrew & Matthew Johns and Brett Finch – Thanks Barry Ward
• Jai’s Bruynius-Greene’s Memorial Day – RIP Champion.
• 3 x Australian Schoolboy Reps selected from u15 Gold
• 5 x NSW Schoolboy Reps selected from u15 Gold
• Grant Bolling inducted as a Life Member of Canterbury Junior Rugby League – Congratulations!
• Nicolle Bolling awarded Canterbury Junior League Officer (JLO) of the Year – Congratulations!
• Danielle Towers awarded Canterbury’s Karen Folkes Award in recognition of the work put into the Women’s game –
Congratulations!
• Nil Judiciary appearances – Congratulations to each & every Player, and to the Team Officials who led their teams!
• Preparations are underway for the Milperra Colts 50 years anniversary celebrations in 2020 – save the date of 24 October
2020!!! (More info will come out in due course.)
• Men of League social welfare visits – 3 visits arranged for Volunteers / Players by the Club

And still to come …
• Presentation day
• Off season renovation works
• 2020 season prep
• 50-year anniversary preparations
• Carols night – yes that’s right … see you all in December!

Thanks to each and every one of the valued members of this great Family Club for a fantastic 2019 season.
I hope to see you all at the Milperra Colts in season 2020 and look forward to celebrating this great upcoming milestone for
the Club.

Go the Colts!

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                                       2019
                                HIGHLIGHTS

                Andrew & Matty Johns at the Milperra Colts Legends Lunch

Social Night Trivia Champions                            Men in League Crazy Sock Round

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Our 14 Girls meeting and training with the NSW                       Terry Lamb Under 6’s Gala Day
        Women’s State of Origin team

         Under 5’s Super Hero Round                              Bulldogs Come and Try Night at the Colts

                                           Milperra Colts Gala Day

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                                                   Milperra Colts
                                                IN THE NEWS!
The Milperra Colts received some international press coverage late in the season due to the success of two former players.
Steve Price (Warrington Wolves) and Justin Holbrook (St Helens) went head to head in the prestigious Challenge Cup Final in
the English Super League.

The pair were interviewed by several news outlets and took a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the time they won
the Under 7 Grand Final in 1983. The team was managed by Steve’s father “Chicka“ Price and coached by Steve’s uncle Neil
Johnson. Ultimately, it was Price’s Warrington Wolves who won the match at the famed Wembley stadium, with the underdogs
defeating St Helens 18-4.

It would prove to be a successful season for Justin Holbrook however, with Saints winning the Minor Premiership and
defeating Salford to claim the Grand Final. It proved to be a fitting finale for Holbrook, with, Justin signing to coach the Gold
Coast Titans in the NRL next season. We wish both men continued success in their coaching.

DID YOU KNOW?
The St.Helens connection isn’t just limited to Justin Holbrook , with Colts Vice President Barry Ward representing Saints in
2002. Similar to Justin, Barry’s team were defeated in the Challenge Cup Final, but would prove victorious in the Grand Final
against Bradford.

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                                                          In loving
                                                       MEMORY
During the season, the Milperra Colts lost a much-loved member of our community, Jai Bruynius-Greene.

Jai first came down to Killara in 2017 to join our under 9’s team. At the time I had no idea of the impact this cheeky kid with
the big smile would have on our team, the coaches and parents. His Lion like courage and bravery was also hidden.

In defence Jai would meet the attackers the same way he fought Cystic Fibrosis, head on, shoulders first and around the legs.

He'd get knocked down but would courageously get up, brush himself off and get ready to go again. Unfortunately, as the
season progressed Jai's illness got worse, but he continued to play and train. Jai didn't have to train but taking short cuts
wasn't his way. A glimpse of the lion emerged. Eventually Jai’s condition would end his season and prevent him from playing
in the Grand final he had worked so hard for.

Jai was fortunate enough to receive a double lung transplant which should have given him a chance at a new future but
would likely stop him from playing footy again. Incredibly after only a year of recovery Jai ran out in the first game of the 2019
season. The Lion had emerged. That moment will never be forgotten. The little champion had overcome incredible odds to
fulfil his dream of playing footy. In true Jai fashion he believed he didn't deserve the Player of the Day Trophy that he won that
day.

He only played five more games before Cystic Fibrosis would hospitalize him again. It looked like Jai would miss another
Grand final.

Jai overcame the odds once again and supported by doctors, nurses and paramedics Jai finally made it to his first Grand final
day. With the team's help Jai received the Winner's Trophy. The cheeky bugger got the ambulance to go through Drive thru
Maccas, a first for an ambulance.

Jai's memory will live on, his story a true inspiration to all. His legacy will be that he helps other kids find the strength within
themselves to face all challenges.

Jai called me coach, but he was the one doing all the teaching. We will never forget you Champion. RIP.

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                                                    Milperra Colts
                                    2019 AWARD WINNERS
                             BEST AND FAIREST DIVISIONAL PLAYERS

              Mini League                                     Mod League                                International League
               Ruby Lane                                       Kyle Ebbs                                     Blake Hawes

       2018    Ashton Macdonald                       2018     Cooper Ward                          2018      Paul Alamoti
       2017    Ashton Macdonald                       2017     Cooper Ward                          2017      Jordan Morrison
       2016    Matthew Veve                           2016     Owen Millar                          2016      Kailan Cambey
       2015    Cooper Ward                            2015     Nicholas Tahan                       2015      Jon Moli
       2014    Kody Ogden                             2014     Jordan Cummins                       2014      Jon Moli
       2013    Luke Phillips                          2013     Daniel Mairi                         2013      Taren Wilson
       2012    Lisiate Tupou                          2012     Joshua Hargreaves                    2012      Austyn Pera
       2011    Hayden Reti-McClintock                 2011     Gabriel Haddad                       2011      Harrison Fox
       2010    Khaled Hamdan                          2010     Joshua Hargreaves                    2010      Benjamin Johns
       2009    Kyle Werrett                           2009     Gabriel Haddad                       2009      Ibrahim Rafraf
       2008    Layton Bolling                         2008     Bailey Gwilliam                      2008      Ben Johns
       2007    Jay Comino                             2007     Dillon McKenzie                      2007      Andrew Smith

                                     JUNIOR & SENIOR CHAMPIONS
                                                 These were the top awards until 2007
Year    Junior Champions    Senior Champions                                     Year   Junior Champions          Senior Champions
2006    Ephram Maere        Matt Harding                                         1992   Danny Price               Benjamin Springett
2005    Taine Crompton      Michael Taoai                                        1991   Ryan Moody                Ross Oxley/Brett Langford
2004    George Tsikrikas    Bryce Langdale                                       1990   Danny Price               Brett Caddy
2003    Klayden Dupre       Bryce Langdale                                       1989   Danny Price/Luke Parker   Craig Richardson
2002    Klayden Dupre       Bryce Langdale                                       1988   Jonathan Foley            Wayne Hunter
2001    Shane Hudson        Tim Winitana                                         1987   Ryan Snape                Geoff Haymes
2000    Kristian Marlow     Tim Winitana                                         1986   Steven Price              Matthew Harvey
1999    Tim Winitana        Josh Claxton                                         1985   Justin Holbrook           Colin Dodd
1998    Lio Sagato          David Claxton,/Andrew Sutton/Christopher Lentholm    1984   Todd Churchill            Zoran Todoroski
1997    Ben Davis           Sonny Sewell/Shannon Jones                           1983   Justin Holbrook           Dale Collins
1996    Trent Cutler        Chris Brown                                          1982                             Tim Stockings
1995    Ellis Hurworth      Gavin Channer                                        1981                             Mark Vella
1994    Trent Cutler        Peter Warburton                                      1980                             Steve McGee
1993    Darren Brown        Trevor Greaves                                       1979                             Tim Stockings

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                                         Milperra Colts
2019 AWARD WINNERS & LOYALTY RECOGNITION
                                         OTHER AWARDS
                                    CLUB VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
                                           Samantha Ross

                                        FRED HAGAN AWARD
                                           Kevin Chambers

                                       MOST IMPROVED TEAM
                                        Under 17 Girls League Tag

                                         CLUB CHAMPIONS
                                            Under 11 Div 3
                                        10 YEAR PLAYERS

                                                    Brendon Lecce

                                         5 YEAR PLAYERS

   Hadi Abou Chaz    Wyatt Bathis        Cameron Beynon         Kobi Brasch      Aiden Lawrence   Zeppelin Mcbride

   Aiden Passalis    Soulja Price        Blake Rowlands        Jayden Colliver   Logan Towers      Heavenly Veve

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                      Canterbury Bankstown
                          JRLFC AWARDS

                  Danielle Towers - Karen Folkes Women in League Award

 Nicole Bolling                       Grant Bolling                      Stephen Crawford
JLO of the Year                 Elected as a Canterbury              Coaching Excellence Award
                            Bankstown Junior Rugby League              Peter Moore Academy
                                      Life Member

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                               Canterbury-Bankstown
                              D.J.R.L.F.C AWARDS
        Grant Bolling elected as a Canterbury Bankstown Junior Rugby League Life Member in 2019
         Shane Crawford won the Coaching Excellence Award at the Peter Moore Academy in 2019
                     Danielle Towers won “Karen Folkes Women in League” award in 2019
                               Nicole Bolling won “JLO of the Year” award in 2019
                         Milperra Colts won “NSW Grassroots Club of the Year” in 2018
                         Milperra Colts won “Canterbury JRL Club of the Year” in 2018
             Logan Towers won “Under 8s Division 2 Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2018
          Ashton Macdonald won “Under 9s Division 2 Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2018
           Lucas Crowley won “Under 10s Division 2 Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2018
             Cooper Ward won “Under 11s Division 2 Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2018
             Malia Faioso Won “Under 12s Division 2 Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2018
                      David Springall won “Canterbury JRL Volunteer of the Year” in 2018
                   Logan Towers won “Under 7s Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2016
                    Cooper Ward won “Under 9s Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2016
                  Kailan Cambey won “Under 13s Canterbury JRL Player of the Year” in 2016
                       Matthew Leitch won “Canterbury JRL Leading Try Scorer” in 2010
                         Milperra Colts won “Canterbury JRL Club of the Year” in 2009
                      Donna Okunbor won “Canterbury JRL Volunteer of the Year” in 2009
                  Jayden Okunbor won “Canterbury JRL Mod Try Scorer of the Year” in 2009
        Fred Hagan elected as a Canterbury Bankstown Junior Rugby League Life Member in 2009
          Jayden Okunbor won “Canterbury JRL Best and Fairest Mod Player of The Year” in 2007
        Steve Small elected as a Canterbury Bankstown Junior Rugby League Life Member in 2004
              Tim Winitana won “Bill Delauney Medal” For best player Under 13s to 16s in 2000
               Trent Cutler won “Bill Delauney Medal” For best player Under 13s to 16s in 1999
                 Steve Small won “Canterbury JRL Club Secretary of the Year” award in 1996
                  Paul Foley won “Canterbury JRL Club Secretary of the Year” award in 1990
                     Greg Sankey won “Canterbury JRL Coach of the Year” award in 1987
                  Justin Holbrook won “Canterbury JRL Best and Fairest Mod Player” in 1986
            Milperra Colts were awarded the Junior Club Championship in 1979, 1980 and 1982
          S. Thorne won “Bill Delauney Medal” For best player Under 13s to 16s in 1976 and 1978

                                                   Club
                                    PREMIERSHIPS
  A Grade     1990                                        Under 11s   1979, 1990, 2008, 2012, 2019
  D Grade     1987                                        Under 10s   1978, 1990, 1991, 1996
Under 19s     2013                                         Under 9s   1983, 1985, 1987, 1990, 1994, 2004
Under 16s     2000                                         Under 8s   1979, 2001, 2012
Under 14s     1976, 2017, 2018                             Under 7s   1978, 1980, 1983, 1991, 1995, 2010
Under 13s     1975, 1987, 2013, 2016, 2017                 Under 6s   1994, 1995
Under 12s     1974, 1980, 1981, 1987, 1990, 1994

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                                          2019 Canterbury
                          DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
                                   Harold Matthews Cup Summer Squad
Braydon Hawes, Brendon Lecce, Harrison Valevatu, Isaiah Liufalani, Iverson Teo, Jake Lane, Jonathan Sua, Lisaite Topou
                                   Lajuan Vito, Paul Alamoti, Solomane Saukuru

                        Canterbury-Bankstown Under 13’s Development Squad
                                      Blake Hawes, Jarryd Walshe, Brodey Kipa

                       Canterbury-Bankstown Under 15’s League Tag Rep Squad
                       Taylah Ward , Hayley Elliot, Trinity Lembo, Medina Manetas, Kayla Klem,
                                                Natalia Stathakopoulos

                                      State & National Representatives
                              Paul Alamoti (NSW CCC, Australian Under 15’s Merit Team)
                               Iverson Teo (NSW CHS, Australian Under 15’s Merit Team)
                           Solomone Saukuru (NSW CHS, Australian Under 15’s Merit Team)
                                               Lajuan Vito (NSW CHS)

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                                                John Abouhaidar’s
                            UNDER 6B’S COACHES REPORT
Once again another awesome season, the kids and families really loved and enjoyed their footy this season. Always a
pleasure to gather with the kids and parents at training and on game day and catch up. The support and respect I receive
from the parents and children is amazing and humbling.

It is my pleasure to coach all my children, the parents have shown full trust in me to teach and coach their kids the way I feel
right which I am truly grateful for. I heard Craig Bellamy say once, “what makes a great coach is great players”. I thought that
was so true, the kids are so well disciplined, respectful and have great attitudes and values which come from their parents
and make me appear to be a good coach LOL, but in fact it is all them.

I’d like to thank all the coaching staff, Angie with all her managing tasks and always making sure the boys are there at
training and pulling them up every time they get out a line LOL. Richard and last but not least Danny, who is ever reliable and
always willing to try out new drills and my crazy ideas, always supporting me with what I want to do with the team. Always
willing to have long yarns about how we can improve the team and individuals. We have a laugh from time to time about our
expectations and remind ourselves what age group they are. The team gained so much momentum towards the back end of
the season and I didn’t want it to end, really looking forward to 2020. We have a whole lot of new ideas and things we want
to work on with the kids next year.

I hope to see all the same playing group there next year. Once again thank you to all involved for a great season. Coach John

Second Row: Angie Latimer (Manager), John Abouhaidar (Coach), George Fear, Rewi Shepherd, Thomas Makdessi, Jessica Fowler, Richard Makdessi
                                                     (Trainer), Daniel Mannah (Trainer)
                   Front Row: Jacob Abouhaidar, Tomah Shepherd, Phoenix Price-Taimana, Jonathan Mannah, Noah Smith

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                Every player is the MVP in Under 6’s
          Tomah Shepherd                               Phoenix Price-Taimana
          As anticipated and expected this             My quiet achiever, without fail or
          was Tomah’s break out year. From             question always does what I ask
          being one of the best at training            of her. Super tuff and holds her
          last year week in and week out               own with the boys. Very
          and not been able to get him to              impressive considering she is
          translate that on the field. It was a        playing up a year. She has always
          massive transformation, scoring              been a natural runner of the ball
          well over 15 tries and really                but showed massive improvement
          getting involved. He promised me             this year particularly in the
          at the end of last season that he            tackling department, excellent
          would play footy this year, he most          attitude and a real pleasure to
          definitely kept that promise. Super          coach.
          proud of how far he has come.

          Jessica Fowler                               Jonathan Mannah
          Showed great improvement this                Still bringing that real high energy
          year, late in the season her family          and eagerness. One of our loudest
          went away on a holiday, But I’m              and always excited to train and
          convinced they took her to a rugby           work hard. He can’t wait till
          league clinic. She came back with            training starts and is always upset
          a sidestep, a palm and was                   when it’s over. Always trying super
          running the ball like a bull. Scored         hard and striving to be better. He
          a fantastic memorable try late in            has taken his defensive game to
          the season, she had all the                  the next level, with a fantastic
          parents and our supporters up on             tackling technique. And developed
          their feet screaming at the top of           a unique goose step along the
          their lungs cheering her on.                 way.

          George Fear                                  Rewi Shepherd
          Still quizzing me with queries on            Levi is a naturally talented and
          how to improve his game. Works               gifted footballer. He possesses a
          extremely hard at training to                lot of strength, speed and the right
          perfect every aspect. Always                 desire to back it up. Apart from his
          eager and keen to have a run and             outstanding effort and
          get involved in the game, letting            achievement this year on the field,
          me know exactly when his run is              what impressed me the most this
          next. Very calculated and holds me           season was his discipline and
          accountable for everything I say,            attitude off the field. His ability to
          keeps me on my toes. God help                follow and carry out instructions,
          me if I don’t do what I say LOL.             showed massive personal growth
          Showed massive improvement                   in comparison to past seasons,
          this year.                                   extremely proud.

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                Every player is the MVP in Under 6’s
          Noah Smith                                   Thomas Makdessi
          Always greets me with a heart                Our future prop, no concept of
          filled hug, always smiling and               self-preservation or danger,
          happy until he steps foot on that            always runs hard without fear and
          field and then his game face                 with plenty of determination.
          comes on. He has a real                      Throws himself into tackles and
          competitive nature and loves the             always willing to put his body on
          contact and is always up for the             the line for his team. Excellent
          challenge. He is our smallest                attitude and very disciplined.
          player with a massive heart, plays           When focused a force to be
          as though he is 7 foot tall. Has a           reckoned with. Never argues and
          great all-round skill set. Always            always does what’s asked of him
          looking for my approval and has it.          without question.
          Never gives up on a play or quits.

          Jacob Abouhaidar
          Took big steps forward,
          confidence grew throughout the
          season. This was evident in a
          number of long distance tries
          where he swerved and skewed his
          way through the opposition, as
          well as his willingness to get up
          and play the ball quickly after
          some big tackles. His attitude to
          defence also improved, with many
          times him being the first off, the
          line to meet the ball runner. Very
          proud of his progress.

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                                                        Carl Strauss’
                           UNDER 6W’S COACHES REPORT
2019 was a great and memorable year for the under 6 W team who were all playing in their first ever season of Rugby
League. They were fortunate to be part of the Superhero Round and the season was capped off with the inaugural Terry Lamb
Gala Day at Belmore Oval. They played 6 short round robin matches on the iconic ground while they met the legend himself
and each player received a signed jersey!

The team showed great potential and displayed they were quick learners right from their first trial game. They played tough
and fair throughout the season, there were many highlights with awesome efforts, scintillating tries, sensational tackles and
passion exhibited each game by all the players. The emphasis being fun, active participation for all and good team spirit.

It was satisfying and a pleasure to coach such an energetic and enthusiastic playing group while seeing their skills and
teamwork develop. It wasn’t all smooth sailing though with a mix of cheers, tears and much needed beers along the way! (In
that order, with the beers consumed responsibly of course as an end of season team lunch celebration at the local club).

Thank you to Jacqui for managing the team, her positivity, organisation, regular communication and updates for the side.
Thank you to Dan for being trainer, for filling in as coach when necessary, your knowledge and experience is appreciated.
Thank you to Charbel for filling in as trainer on the Superhero and Gala Days and for his “motivational pep talks” for the team.
Special mention to coach John from the under 6 B team for his help, support and encouragement for our new team too.
All the parents/families have been amazing and supportive. We have been blessed to have formed a cohesive and united
team. Special mention to those who regularly helped the team at training, pre - game such or assisted in any way such as
Mitch, Ash, Henare and Co. Thank you to all the committee members and volunteers for all their time and hard work to make
this all possible and for the team to have such opportunities.

Finally, I hope all the kids had an enjoyable and positive first year experience playing Rugby League. Hope to see you all back
next year!

  Second Row: Jacqueline Cornforth (Manager), Carl Strauss (Coach), Lennox Berry, Lawrence Nukunuku, Maliyaan Compton, Ash Morrell-Pomare,
                                                           Daniel Belmonte (Trainer)
                         Front Row: Joseph Dougal, Charlie Strauss, George Baroud, Keanu Belmonte, Charles Faioso

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                Every player is the MVP in Under 6’s
          George Baroud                                Ash Morrell-Pomare
          Gentle nature off the field,                 Well suited to Rugby League,
          transforms into a real tough                 possessing speed, strength and
          competitor on game days. A great             toughness. Used to the physicality
          workload in defence, always gives            of contact sports, training in MMA.
          100% effort and scored some                  A try scoring machine with
          memorable tries. A good listener             opposition teams having great
          who was a delight to have in the             difficulty stopping him. Gained
          team. Finished his season with               more confidence in defence
          outstanding performances on the              towards the end of the season
          Gala Day. An emerging talent and             pulling off some great tackles and
          a player to look out for in 2020!            becoming heavily involved in all
                                                       aspects of the game.

          Charlie Strauss                              Joseph Dougal
          The team’s top try scorer, an                A strong runner with the ball,
          athletic and dynamic player who              making plenty of determined
          knows how to find space and beat             charges throughout the season
          defenders. A busy and capable                resulting in plenty of tackle breaks
          defender too producing many                  and some great tries. A capable
          great efforts and try saving                 tackler who is an attentive listener
          tackles. Loves the game, has a               and consistently trained well.
          competitive spirit, just needs to            Displayed good sportsmanship, a
          develop his discipline to match his          pleasure to coach and has a great
          talent.                                      attitude.

          Maliyaan Compton                             Charles Faioso
          A natural Rugby League player                Arguably was all of the following:
          with exceptional tackling skills,            The youngest, smallest, cutest and
          technique and instincts. Led the             most courageous player in the
          way with his defence, saving                 team. Playing two age groups up,
          countless tries and also scored              he was inspiring with his positive
          plenty of tries throughout the               attitude and whole - hearted
          season. A consistent and reliable            efforts. Already has developed a
          performer with his positive                  strong fend, which he used to
          approach and energetic displays.             great effect and pulled off some
          Great attitude and enthusiasm for            solid tackles. An exciting player to
          the game. A pleasure to coach!               look out for in the future, watch
                                                       this space…

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                Every player is the MVP in Under 6’s
          Lawrence Nukunuku                            Keanu Belmonte
          Naturally strong, frequently                 Master “Razzle Dazzle” with
          making tackle breaks with every              electrifying footwork, agility, speed
          run and requiring numerous                   to burn and natural attacking flair.
          defenders to bring him down.                 A real attacking weapon with ball
          Scored some nice tries with                  in hand, he scored many
          determined running, also made                memorable tries throughout the
          some great tackles and efforts in            season. His confidence and
          defence throughout the season.               involvement improved with
          Another player who ended the                 tackling towards the end of the
          season on a high note with                   season. Shows great potential.
          impressive performances at the
          Gala Day.

          Lennox Berry
          A strong all - round game, great
          defender who produced
          spectacular tackles throughout the
          season with an excellent and
          effective technique. Scored lots of
          impressive tries with a good mix
          of speed, strength and evasion. A
          consistent and solid performer
          who always played well in
          matches.

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                                                       Matt Walshe’s
                               UNDER 7’S COACHES REPORT
The under 7 Milperra Colts had an awesome year for 2019. The team played fantastic all year only losing one game. The boys
played strong every game with some textbook tackles and length of the field tries. They have improved immensely from last
year. Dave and I have thoroughly enjoyed coaching and training the side. I can see big potential in the future. I hope all the
boys return for another run next year. I would like to thank all the parents, Dave and Jane for their support all year.

Second Row: Dave Hargreaves (Trainer), Thomas Buxton, Patrick Deegan, Jnr Niu Faioso, Marley Taipari, Matt Walshe (Coach), Jane Buxton (Manager)
                         Front Row: Jack Archer, Jessie Walshe, Blaine Fuller, Korbyn Bathis, John Moffat, Joe Elias

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                                         Under 7’s
                          AWARD WINNERS
BEST AND FAIREST                                     BEST AND FAIREST RUNNER UP

                John Moffat                                        Jessie Walshe
                Johnny or as some of us call him                   Jessie had a great year for 2019.
                the sniper. Is there anything this
                kid can’t do?                                      Every year he just keeps
                                                                   improving with his great attacking
                Scoring heaps of tries and tackles                 skills and defence.
                you only see in the NRL.
                                                                   Jessie was also awesome with
                This kid has a very big future and                 organising his teammates when
                the opposition told us this every                  needed. Hope to see you next
                week.                                              year.

COACH’S AWARD                                        MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

                Marley Taipari                                     Thomas Buxton
                Marley has been with our team for                  Thomas is another player that has
                three years and has played up an                   improved massively this year.
                age for all three.
                                                                   He has gained a lot of confidence
                But you can’t tell he was any                      with his running with the ball,
                younger as he stood out every                      scoring heaps of tries for his team.
                game. Very proud of this kid.
                                                                   But most of all was his defence,
                                                                   he was great doing the job for his
                                                                   mates.

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          Jack Archer                                 Korbyn Bathis
          Jack had his second year of                 Korbyn had another great year for
          playing rugby league this year and          our u7 side making plenty of
          hasn’t he improved.                         tackles and strong runs scoring
                                                      plenty of tries for our team.
          Gaining more confidence with his
          runs scoring a few tries.                   He keeps improving each year.
                                                      Keep it up Korbyn.
          Jacks defence improved into the
          back end of the season making
          some crucial tackles when
          needed.

          Patrick Deegan                              Joe Elias
          Patrick had his third year with our         Joe had his first year of rugby
          team, and he didn’t disappoint              league.
          with his runs and massive
          improvement with his tackling.              He is a great new addition to our
                                                      u7 side.
          Most of all he loved playing rugby
          league with his teammates.                  Joe didn’t take long to pick it up
                                                      with textbook tackles saving
                                                      plenty of tries and scoring heaps
                                                      of tries himself.

          Jnr Nui Faioso                              Blaine Fuller
          Junior had another massive year             Blaine had some great runs when
          for our u7 side.                            his confidence came through.

          With his big busting runs and               When he got his angry face
          great ball skills with off loads.           happening there was no one
                                                      stopping him.
          Junior is a very important part of
          our team.                                   See you again next year.

          Can’t wait to see him in the future
          mixing it up with the big boys.

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                                                     Kane McBride’s
                              UNDER 8’S COACHES REPORT
What a season the Milperra Colts u/8’s delivered in 2019. Every single player in the side should be proud of the effort both on
the field and at training.

At the beginning of the season we were struggling to find the numbers to take the field, starting the pre-season with only 6
players, but we hung in there and with the great support from some key member of the club we managed to grow that
number to 11 just a few weeks into the season.

Many games this year were won off the back of our great defence, the whole team really stepped it up to show some heroic
toughness and stamina throughout. For a group that was only just getting to know each other the team spirit amongst all the
kids was strong!

The team was brilliantly managed by Samantha Ross who did a great effort in organising the scoring, administrative and
communications side of the season. On behalf of the kid’s parents and myself, thanks heaps for all your hard work Sam!
The Training and Coaching was done together by Andrew Renton and Myself. Andrew is a great asset to the club and the kids,
always there to help in any way that he can, somebody give that man a medal will ya? Thanks, from the whole team and a
big thanks from me mate, I couldn’t have done this year without you!

Thanks to all the parents and families for being part of the team and part of the club.

  Second Row: Samantha Ross (Manager), Andrew Renton (Trainer), Darius-Cooper Tutuila, Harlem Belmonte, Kaivananga Tutuila, Edward Tobbagi,
                                                  Hunter McBride, Kane McBride (Coach)
              Front Row: Matthew Renton, Kristian Iannitelli, Eddy Abboud, Sophia Manetas, Michael Ross, Raymond Abouhaidar

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                                         Under 8’s
                          AWARD WINNERS
BEST AND FAIREST                                      BEST AND FAIREST RUNNER UP

                Kristian Iannitelli                                 Michael Ross
                Kristian you really brought a spark                 Michael you had a great season
                to the team this year with your                     this year, great work in at first
                great speed and vision in attack.                   receiver and getting the team
                                                                    organised in attack.
                Really glad to have you in the
                Colts now mate!                                     Thanks a lot buddy.

COACH’S AWARD                                         MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

                Sophia Manetas                                      Edward Tobbagi
                On the field this year you showed                   Mate as always you are a hard
                a fearless approach to your attack                  worker on the field in all aspects
                and defence.                                        of the game.

                We expect big things from you                       This year we saw you step up your
                next year.                                          hard running and punishing
                                                                    tackling.

                                                                    Thanks for the effort and leading
                                                                    us.

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                                 Eddy Abboud                                             Raymond Abouhaidar
                                 When you first started, I could see                     Great work from you in your
                                 that you were not 100% sure of                          tackling this year mate. I can
                                 your power in attack. By the end                        really see the more confident you
                                 of the season you were a steam                          get, the more the other side better
                                 train mate, good on you and keep                        watch out !! Good stuff buddy and
                                 on pushing.                                             thanks for the comedy routines at
                                                                                         training.

                                 Harlem Belmonte                                         Hunter McBride
                                 Harlem you’re a powerhouse full                         It was great to see that look of
                                 stop… this year you started with a                      determination when you got the
                                 cast and a limp but finished with                       ball and took your hit ups this
                                 great ball work and terrific strong                     year. When you put your mind to it
                                 running, keep it up.                                    you have super strength and
                                                                                         speed mate. It was great being
                                                                                         your coach this year son.

Matthew Renton                                       Darius-Cooper Tutuila                Kaivananga Tutuila
Mathew what a champion effort                        Good tackling and runs from you      Amazing strength and agility
from you this year, you really                       this year Darius, you have really    shown this year from you mate.
stepped up and took charge of                        great speed. We are looking          You were definitely our go-to
the Dummy Half position.                             forward to seeing more of it next    player when we needed to make
Thanks for a great year buddy.                       year.                                ground. Good on you buddy, see
                                                                                          you next year!

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                                                       Nick Passalis’
                     UNDER 9 DIV 2’S COACHES REPORT
What can I say we started the season with a great win and finished the season with a great win.

I enjoyed the season particularly watching these boys work hard and be competitive in every game even when we had no
reserves and played short at times. Please keep your heads up because allot of our games could have gone either way and
we could have easily played semi-final footy.

A BIG thank you to my trainer David Towers for helping with the training duties and the team cannot run as smoothly as it did
without the tireless efforts by the best manager in the club, thank you Sam Ross for all your hard work. Also, a big thank you
to all the players from the Under 8’s & other 9 side for helping us out this year. See you all back next year.

        Second Row: Nick Passalis (Coach), Logan Towers, Jordan Allotta, William Ross, Dave Towers (Trainer), Samantha Ross (Manager)
                     Front Row: Aiden Passalis, Joshua Cartwright, Mikhai-James Darnley, Rorey Fuller, Dane Jr Bathis

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                                  Under 9 Div 2’s
                         AWARD WINNERS
BEST AND FAIREST                                     BEST AND FAIREST RUNNER UP

                Logan Towers                                       Mikhai-James Darnley
                The Best & Fairest player once                     Mikhai’s first year as a colt and I
                again for 2019, Logan was our                      definitely hope it’s not the last
                main attacking and defensive                       what a great addition to our colt’s
                weapon on the team.                                family.

                Also, once again he was a leading                  Mikhai had a fantastic year in both
                try scorer and the boys relied on                  attack and defence. Is one of our
                him to get us on the front foot.                   popular members of the team and
                Logan always led by example and                    showed this year he is also one of
                had another great year.                            the quickest. Well done on a great
                                                                   year see you again next year.
                Thanks for your SUPERB year and
                loved watching you play, see you
                next year.

COACH’S AWARD                                        MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

                Rorey Fuller                                       Josh Cartwright
                Rorey one of our speedsters in the                 Josh showed us this year that he
                side. Scored some great long tries                 had plenty of heart and put his
                this year with his sheer pace and                  body on the line to make some
                was our dummy half for most of                     tackles that needed to be made
                the year.                                          during games.

                His defensive work improved and                    Always gives his best on game
                provided some memorable                            day and scored a few memorable
                moments.                                           tries this year. Josh has improved
                                                                   out of sight in both attack &
                Well done Rorey on a fantastic                     defence.
                season in both attack and
                defence.                                           Well done Josh see you again next
                                                                   year.

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          William Ross                                Aiden Passalis
          Billy is a player that is passionate        Aiden is one of our tackling
          about the game of rugby league.             machines in the team and always
          He is getting better and better as          leads by example in defence. He is
          he gets older and had a fantastic           also our talker/organiser on game
          year in attack with some                    day and bleeds black & green.
          solid/hard determined runs this
          year.                                       This is Aiden’s 5th year for the
                                                      colts and loves nothing better than
          Billy you should be proud with the          getting his body in front in
          great year you had, and you will            defence. Great year little mate.
          get better and better with age.

          Jordan Allotta                              Dane (DJ) Bathis
          Played his 4th season with the              One of the smallest players in our
          Colts and had a very good year.             squad but definitely one with a big
          His attack is great and scored              heart. Ran straight and hard in
          some excellent tries with his               attack and is not afraid to put his
          elusiveness this year.                      body on the line in defence.

          Also, his defence has improved              Great job DJ keep playing footy
          over the years. Well done Jordon            and hope to see u back next year.
          on a great season, hope to see
          you back next year.

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                                                         Scott Lane’s
                      UNDER 9 DIV 3’S COACHES REPORT
These kids took us on a brilliant journey this year. At the beginning of the year we were a team hoping to make the
semi-finals and by the end of the year we were grand finalists.

The improvement made throughout the year was a credit to the kids with the effort they put in at training and on game day
and a credit to our trainers, manager and every parent in our team. I believe we have a team full of potential for next year and
hope all come back for another year in the under 10s.

    Second Row: Marcel Eid (Trainer), Scott Lane (Coach) Laurent-Rae Ioane, Isaac Hamon, Zachariah Eid, Ruby Lane, William Hamon (Trainer),
                                                           Shannon Ioane (Manager)
                   Front Row: Daniel Zoabi, Emily Buxton, Jordan Goymour, Zeppelin Mcbride, Connor Regan, Xavier Ellis

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                                  Under 9 Div 3’s
                          AWARD WINNERS
BEST AND FAIREST                                      BEST AND FAIREST RUNNER UP

                Ruby Lane                                           Danny Zoabi
                Ruby put everything she had into                    Another dummy half with great
                every game this year, she was                       vision, no one can make you pay
                tireless in attack and defence.                     like Danny if you turn your back
                                                                    on him.
                A consistent help for me to relay
                messages and to get the side                        Danny’s defence is second to
                ready for the next play. Our best                   none, he is tenaciousness and his
                talker and organiser this year.                     intensity is inspiring.

                Our Best and fairest this year is                   Best and Fairest Runner up but
                Ruby, it was very impressive to                     only very closely, absolute stand
                see an Under 9s team doing X’s                      out this year.
                and set moves this year with her
                help.

COACH’S AWARD                                         MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

                Zachariah Eid                                       Connor Regan
                Our most reliable player, he played                 Connor had the best year I’ve seen
                out of his skin this year.                          him play to date. His vision in
                                                                    attack from dummy half and in
                He always ran hard and tackled                      general play was sensational this
                hard and got better and better as                   year.
                the year went on.
                                                                    Also made many try saving
                His defence kept us in the games                    tackles against kids mostly much
                throughout the semis and in the                     bigger than him this year.
                grand final.
                                                                    Toughed it out often with bigger
                Well done great year.                               competitors, my most improved
                                                                    award goes to him for his efforts.

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          Emily Buxton                                Xavier Ellis
          Emily worked hard this year,                Great first year as one of our
          gaining in confidence as the year           smallest, he is not scared to put
          wore on.                                    his body in front of much bigger
                                                      attackers.
          Emily made some great runs and
          some great tackles this year. I             Loves to run as well and with
          hope she built her enjoyment of             more games under his belt he will
          the game and self-belief; her               be a force to be reckoned with.
          improvement has been noticed by             First year player and got in late.
          many, and there is always room in
          the game for the girls.                     Xavier has a lot of potential and
                                                      looking forward to seeing him fulfil
                                                      it next year.

          Jordan Goymour                              Isaac Hamon
          Gaining in confidence this year, he         This is Isaac’s first year of footy
          made many hard runs through the             and he should be very proud of
          middle this year including one              himself.
          from halfway to score a try.
                                                      Isaac is a talented player and next
          With more self-belief you will be           year should be an exciting year for
          hard to stop as you have shown              him.
          already.
                                                      Always unpredictable because he
                                                      doesn’t listen, but this adds to the
                                                      excitement and unpredictability of
                                                      Isaac’s game.

          Laurent-Rae Ioane                           Zeppelin McBride
          Great year again from Louie, he             Had a good year, his runs are
          was always there to finish off in           getting harder and he is putting
          defence and his running game                effort in his defence.
          was great.
                                                      Zep is an enforcer on the field and
          He was very hard to stop if he got          makes anyone who runs at him
          outside his defender.                       second guess their next effort.

          With more self-belief and                   Zep is very committed and can’t
          confidence, he will be an asset in          wait for what he gives us next
          any team and always plays                   year.
          selflessly.

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                                                Stephen Crawford’s
                             UNDER 10’S COACHES REPORT
After an unsettled start to the year due to players departing and new ones arriving, the under 10s took to the mod field for the
first time. After a few weeks of the extra space in the field being “no man’s land”, we started to discover that we could use
our forwards to grind up the middle and spread it wide and get around our opponents.

The new players began to adapt well to the team and the club culture, and we started to develop some real go forward. We
tried many combinations throughout the year in the halves and the players fit really well into their positions. Due to an
unfortunate draw, we ended up facing a few tough teams who questionably should have been in a higher division.

We finished the season just shy of the finals but had a few of the results which were really close gone in our favour, we would
have had a real shot this year. Looking forward to working with this team next year. Thanks to all of the kids, the parents, and
the assistant coaches and our manager for a great season.

   Second Row: Craig Chegwidden (Trainer), Brad Horn (Trainer), Katie Lawrence (Manager), Jye Conlan-Bullock, Ryan Hogan, Rowan McClelland,
                    Lauren Fowler, Cameron Beynon, Jett Chegwidden, Stephen Crawford (Coach), Craig Lawrence (Trainer)
                 Front Row: Kyle Ebbs, Aiden Lawrence, Rhythm Taria, Soulja Price, Wyatt Bathis, Rylan Phillips, Karliah Green
                                                              Absent: Kruz Malai

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                                         Under 10’s
                          AWARD WINNERS
BEST AND FAIREST                                       BEST AND FAIREST RUNNER UP

                Kyle Ebbs                                            Soulja Price
                Always the first to strap on his                     Due to his blistering speed, Soulja
                boots, a true lover of rugby league.                 found himself shifting through
                                                                     defenders with ease.
                Kyle adapted to a change of
                position this year really well and                   He took on his role within the
                showed his passion week in and                       team and is adapting to the game
                week out.                                            really well.

COACH’S AWARD                                          MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

                Jett Chegwidden                                      Wyatt Bathis
                A wrist injury disrupted a great                     Wyatt this year has shown a great
                season for Jett’s progression.                       increase in maturity on the field
                                                                     and within himself without losing
                During his weeks on the sideline                     his charismatic nature.
                he grew a hunger to return and
                when he finally did, he made an                      This has shown through his effort
                immediate impact.                                    at training and on game day.

                A boost of confidence allowed him
                to run and tackle harder than he
                has before.

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          Jye Conlan-Bullock                          Rowan McClelland
          Jye was a great asset to welcome            Rowan has improved a lot since
          to the team, coming from rugby              last year, his involvement in the
          union his defence and field                 game has increased and he is
          awareness was strong.                       starting to better understand his
                                                      role on the field.
          He transitioned really well and
          began to understand the game                With more training, we could see
          and when to position himself at             Rowan as a tough competitor.
          key times.

          Ryan Hogan                                  Rhythm Taria
          Another newcomer to the team,               Rhythm was welcomed as a great
          Ryan showed his skills from his             addition to the team this year.
          soccer background such as the
          strength of his kicking, his speed          A real improvement in his defence,
          and elusive running which made              and awareness in whichever
          him a great addition to the team.           position he was given made him a
                                                      valuable member of the team.

          Lauren Fowler                               Cameron Beynon
          Lauren’s willingness to keep                A hard, strong runner, who’s solid
          improving showed week after                 defence was showcased again
          week as she really started to be a          this year.
          voice on the field and positioned
          herself in the team.                        A core member of the squad who
                                                      worked tirelessly to improve his
          An injury late in the season halted         fitness which showed in the final
          Lauren from reaching her                    games of the season.
          potential.

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          Kruz Malai                                  Aiden Lawrence
          A shy person, who didn’t shy away           Aiden’s eagerness to be involved
          from any attacker on the field.             in every aspect of training and the
                                                      game showed his growing
          Would consistently make tackle              passion.
          after tackle and the other teams
          had no chance of getting by him.            Positional changes showed his
                                                      versatility wherever required
          Departed the team at the end of             which became a great asset to the
          the season, he will be missed.              team.

          Rylan Phillips                              Karliah Green
          Having Rylan join us this year was          A real surprise when we saw a
          a great boost to the team.                  new girl to the team who put her
                                                      hand up to match it with rest.
          His understanding of the game
          made it easy to fit him in any              Her attitude to the game was on a
          position which showed when he               high level which showed when
          would take up whatever task                 she would just tuck the ball in her
          required.                                   arm and run at any defender
                                                      regardless of who they were.

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                                                    Kevin Chambers’
                              UNDER 11’S COACHES REPORT
A coming of Age. 2019 was a very memorable year for the young colts from the u11s.

Devastatingly we lost our teammate Jai Bruynius-Greene. The little warrior had fought a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis which
he lost on the 21/8. Jai had recovered from a double lung transplant and amazingly was able to take the field in our first
game of the season against the Bankstown Bulls. It was the most courageous effort I’ve witnessed on a footy field. However,
his condition worsened, and Jai spent most of the season in hospital. Fortunately, Jai was able to witness the highlight of our
season, a victory over the Moorebank Rams in the Grand final. Jai’s funeral at Killara was a special day and a true indication
that the Colts are a real Family Club. Thank-you to all for the kind thoughts, soothing words, generous donations of time and
gifts, I have never been prouder of my club.

On the field the team took their football to another level. Our defence was aggressive and was backed up with good line
speed. Our attack was exciting with good ball movement. The first receivers were taking the ball at speed bringing our
runners onto the ball. The forwards ran ‘*’ and ‘y’ plays to open up the opposition defences. This would take place with the
understanding that the two most important things we needed to play well was Effort and Attitude. Of course, this was only
possible because of the great attitude the boys showed at training.

A highlight of the season was the team’s first footy trip. We participated in the National Primary Games held in Tamworth. The
team played 5 games on Saturday and 4 games on Sunday against teams form across NSW and one team from Brisbane. We
finished the weekend a credible 3 suffering only 1 loss and 1 draw. It was a fantastic bonding experience for our team, and
they returned to Sydney a much closer and fitter footy team only weeks before our Finals campaign. Thank you to all who
contributed to our fundraising for our trip and to the Club for their generous support.

The boys were in peak form coming into our finals campaign. The major semi-final was against our arch nemesis the East
Hills Bulldogs who had defeated us in a previous Grand final. Fortunately, we were too strong on the day and a strong victory
set up a surprising clash with the Moorebank Rams. The boys were not to be denied and played well again to win the Title
28-6. Congratulations boys on a fantastic season which your efforts on the training paddock produced success on the field.

   Second Row: Anthony Barrett (Trainer), George Tuimaseve, Osaiasi Leha, Lucas Crowley, Issa Derbas, Izaiah Marinos, Kevin Chambers (Coach),
                                                             Rikki Barrett (Manager)
         Front Row: Christopher Inatea, Jayden Colliver, Joshua Nangle, Jarai Faioso, Jake Barrett, Hadi Abou Chaz, Jai Bruynius-Greene
                                                        Absent: Youssef Derbas (Trainer)

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MILPERRA COLTS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB | YEARBOOK 2019

                                          Under 11’s
                          AWARD WINNERS
BEST AND FAIREST                                        BEST AND FAIREST RUNNER UP

                Lucas Crowley                                         Hadi Abou Chaz
                Captain-Lucas would single                            The heart of a lion. GF player of
                handedly change the course of a                       the day and Tamworth Colts player
                game.                                                 of the weekend.

                Either with a damaging try scoring                    He is one of the smallest in the
                run or multiple big hits Lucas                        team, but he gives 100% every
                would lift our team and at the                        game and never gives up.
                same time demoralise the
                opposition.                                           Hadi has the 2 key ingredients
                                                                      courage and commitment. He
                Had a great year.                                     added ball playing to his list of
                                                                      skills this year.

COACH’S AWARD                                           MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

                Jake Barrett                                          George Tuimaseve
                Aka the Axe- a tackling machine                       The team joker who kept everyone
                that kept the ruck nice and safe.                     laughing.

                 Improved running game scoring a                      Trained hard all year and was able
                few tries as well. Fantastic attitude                 to get himself real fit.
                at training and at game time
                which led to continual                                Was devastating with his strong
                improvement.                                          hit ups especially running ‘x’s off
                                                                      Chris.

                                                                      Also matured into a team player
                                                                      showing concern for all his
                                                                      teammates.

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          Jai Bruynius-Greene                         Jayden Colliver
          Showed enormous courage and                 Turtle- this was turtles best
          commitment over the years just to           season in a couple of years.
          play, a little Lion.
                                                      Defended strongly and was able to
          RIP Champion.                               find the try line with smart
                                                      running.

          Issa Derbas                                 Jarai Faioso
          Another player who saved his best           The Hitman- laid the platform for
          game for the GF.                            many of our wins with his cousin
                                                      George.
          Issa has all the ingredients to
          become one of the best players,             His strong first up hit ups put the
          he just needs to believe in himself.        opposition on the back foot
                                                      allowing our wider runners to take
                                                      advantage.

                                                      The opposition players quickly
                                                      learnt to steer clear of the Hitman
                                                      and his bruising defence.

          Christopher Inatea                          Osaiasi Leha
          Another player who gave 100% at             Another strong season.
          training and during games.
                                                      His combination of speed, strength
          His ball playing at first receiver          and footwork made him
          was great often opening up holes            dangerous every time he touched
          for George and Lucas.                       the ball.

          Another strong defender who                 A strong defender with very few
          would clean up any missed                   opponents getting past him.
          tackles.

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