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                                                                             YEARBOOK 2018
 ST.GEORGE JUNIOR RUGBY
     FOOTBALL LEAGUE

  2018
      INCORPORATED

ANNUAL REPORT & YEARBOOK
 ANNUAL REPORT FOR SEASON 2018 PRESENTED AT
 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON DECEMBER 3, 2018.

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                OFFICIALS – SEASON 2018
                Patron: 		                   Mr. M.V. Lynch

                BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
                President:		                 Mitchell Sim                  Ph: 9587 6451
                Honorary Secretary:          David Parkes                  Ph: 0414 896 740
                Honorary Treasurer:          Gary McCoullough              Ph: 9153 5656 		      Fax: 9153 9775
                Senior Vice President:       Peter Trethewy                Ph: 0419 435 992
                Directors:		                 Chris Books                   Ph: 0412 008 595
                		                           Gary Fa'afua                  Ph: 0402 242 801
                		                           Darren Campbell               Ph: 0427 792 680

                ADVISORY COMMITTEE
                Vice Presidents:             Ahmed Ghassa                  Ph: 0402 923 123
                		                           Beverly Armstrong             Ph: 9533 5416
                		                           Cathy Crowe                   Ph: 0409 911 094
                		                           Daniel Tasaico                Ph: 0438 945 477
                		                           David Cahill                  Ph: 0415 332 931
                		                           Gary Crowe                    Ph: 0450 647 595
                		                           Glenys Ellis                  Ph: 9528 3930
                		                           Greg Hughes                   Ph: 0406 222 326
                		                           Kelly Campbell                Ph: 0427 792 680
                		                           Khoder Ghassa                 Ph: 0402 769 712
                		                           Leba Abihanna                 Ph: 9502 4501
                		                           Maureen Connelly              Ph: 9153 9384
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                		                           Michael Tsougranis            Ph: 0447 442 213
                		                           Reece Merrick                 Ph: 0411 583 130
                		                           Robert Rayner                 Ph: 9570 6607
                		                           Steve Bell                    Ph: 9570 8549
                		                           Steve Edge                    Ph: 0412 899 700
                		                           Sue Bell                      Ph: 9570 8549
                		                           Toni Hughes                   Ph: 0424 655 059
                		                           Warren Driscoll
                Returning officer:           Cathy Crowe                   Ph: 0409 911 094
                Honorary auditor:            Coleman, Maher & Co           Ph: 9523 9344

                AFFILIATED CLUBS PRESIDENTS, SECRETATRIES AND DELEGATES
                Voting rights determined by number of teams.
                Each club with one of two teams = one vote; three or more teams = two votes;
                eight or more teams = three votes.

                ARNCLIFFE SCOTS: Michael Tsougranis, Glenys Ellis, Linda Christie (14 teams)
                BRIGHTON SEAGULLS: Bruce Hartley, James Brickwood (six teams)
                EARLWOOD SAINTS: Andrea Perestrelo, Rob Gianessi, Tony Perestrelo (five teams)
                HURSTVILLE UNITED: Holika Taufa, Lindslay Merrick, Brett Hagan (11 teams)
                KINGSGROVE COLTS: Natalie Arajjo, Carlos Perez, Michael Lambino (13 teams)
                KOGARAH COUGARS: Mel Karauna, Koha Ghassa (nine teams)
                PENSHURST RSL: Graeme Chong-Sun, David Cahill (14 teams)
                RENOWN UNITED: Ted Palumberi, Bev Armstrong, Warren Turnell (13 teams)
                RIVERWOOD LEGION: Daniel Tasaico, Theresa Tasaico, Vicki Boyd (three teams)
                ST GEORGE REFEREES ASSOCIATION: Damien Simes, Josh Perestrelo, Joel Mani (2 votes)

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ST. GEORGE JUNIOR RUGBY
FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC.
2018 AFFILIATED CLUB
SECRETARIES
  JUNIOR LEAGUE SECRETARY
  Mr. David Parkes – PO Box 373 Peakhurst, 2210
  Phone: 0414 896 740

  ST. GEORGE D.R.F.L. REFEREES ASSOCIATION
  Mr. Joshua Perestrelo – Locked Bag 1500, Ramsgate, 2217
  Ph: 0411 127 401 Fax: 9588 9039

  ARNCLIFFE SCOTS R.L.F.C.
  Mrs. Glenys Ellis – 7 Surrey Pl, Kareela, 2232
  Phone: 9528 3930 Fax: 9528 6320

  BRIGHTON SEAGULLS J.R.L.F.C.
  Mr. James Brickwood – 50 Hudson St, Hurstville, 2200
  Phone: 0426 882 063

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  EARLWOOD SAINTS J.R.L.F.C.
  Mr. Rob Gianesi – 39 Woolcott St, Earlwood, 2206
  Phone: 0435 806 035

  HURSTVILLE UNITED R.L.F.C.
  Mrs Lindslay Merrick – 7/15 Letitia Street, Oatley, 2223
  Ph: 0402 448 291

  KINGSGROVE COLTS J.R.L.F.C.
  Ms. Natalie Arroja – c/o 5 Beaconsfield Ave, Kingsgrove, 2208
  Ph: 0410 608 845

  KOGARAH COUGARS J.R.L.F.C.
  Mrs. Mel Karauna – 2/31 Bruce St, Kogarah Bay, 2217
  Phone: 0413 133 123

  PENSHURST R.S.L. J.R.LF.C.
  Mr. David Cahill – 2/6 Connelly St, Penshurst, 2222
  Phone: 0415 332 931

  RENOWN UNITED SPORTS CLUB
  Mrs. Bev Armstrong – 2/16 Blackwattle St, Peakhurst, 2210
  Phone: 0457 034 095

  RIVERWOOD LEGION J.R.L.F.C.
  Mrs. Theresa Tasaico – 36 Gerald Rd, Illawong, 2234
  Ph: 0421 630 721

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                2018 COMMITTEES
                        REGISTRATION                GROUNDS            NSWRL CCC JUDICIARY        WELFARE
                          David Parkes              Mitchell Sim           Gary Fa’afua          David Parkes
                          Mitchell Sim            Darren Campbell          Gary Crowe
                           Glenys Ellis            David Parkes             Steve Bell
                         Peter Trethewy            Gary Fa’afua
                       Beverley Armstrong

                             DEVELOPMENT        JOINT COMPETITIONS     SECRETARIAL/MINUTE      LIFE MEMBERS
                             Darren Campbell        David Parkes            Glenys Ellis      Gary McCoullough
                              Gary Fa’afua          Mitchell Sim           Toni Hughes           Mitchell Sim
                              David Parkes                                                        Steve Bell

                       MATCH AND DRAW                COURSES           RETURNING OFFICER      REFEREES APPT’S
                         Mitchell Sim              Peter Trethewy         Cathy Crowe         Chris Books (Proxy)
                         David Parkes               David Parkes                             Gary Crowe (Delegate)
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                              MAGAZINE              REP TEAMS             DEVELOPMENT        NSW JL ASSOCIATION
                               Daily Press          David Parkes          Darren Campbell        Chris Books
                               Jack Brady           Cathy Crowe            Gary Fa’afua         David Parkes
                              David Parkes                                 David Parkes

                              RECORDER             HON. AUDITOR        HON. LEGAL OFFICER     CODE OF CONDUCT
                              David Parkes      Coleman, Maher & Co.     Glenn Thompson          Mitchell Sim
                              Mitchell Sim                                                       David Parkes
                                                                                                Peter Trethewy
                                                                                               Gary McCoullough

                               EDITORIAL       FINANCE/CONSTITUTION
                              David Parkes        Gary McCoullough
                              Chris Books           David Parkes
                                                    Mitchell Sim

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HONOUR ROLL PREVIOUS OFFICE BEARERS • 1946 – 2018
                                          This list has been prepared from available records and we advise 1946 was our Association’s 40th year of operation. Only scant records prior to
                                                             this time are available, however further research may disclose additional information for future publications

             YEAR   PATRONS                                                              PRESIDENT          SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT      SECRETARY             TREASURER                      ASS. SECRETARY

             1946   Mr A. Popplewell; Mr J. Mostyn; Mr S. Lands; Mr H. Lane;             Mr P. Marsden      Mr F.F. Lepherd            Mr H. Townsend        Mr W. Thompson                 Mr M. Gannon
                    Mr J. McGrath, MLA; Mr M. Shanny

             1947   Mr A. Popplewell; Mr J. Mostyn; Mr S. Lands; Mr H. Lane;             Mr P. Marsden      Mr F.F. Lepherd            Mr H. Townsend        Mr W. Thompson                 Mr L.S. Speakman
                    Mr J. McGrath, MLA; Mr M. Shanny

             1948   Mr A. Popplewell; Mr J. Mostyn; Mr S. Lands; Mr H. Lane;             Mr P. Marsden      Mr F.F. Lepherd            Mr H. Townsend        Mr W. Thompson                 Mr L.S. Speakman
                    Mr J. McGrath, MLA; Mr M. Shanny

             1949   Mr P. Marsden                                                        Mr W. Todd         Mr L.H. Stephens           Mr L.S. Speakman      Mr W. Thompson                 Mr A. Lewis

             1950   Mr P. Marsden                                                        Mr W. Todd         Mr L.H. Stephens           Mr L.S. Speakman      Mr W. Thompson                 Mr A. Lewis

             1951   Mr P. Marsden                                                        Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr V. Harrington           Mr L.S. Speakman      Mr W. Thompson                 Mr P. Robinson

             1952   Mr P. Marsden                                                        Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr V. Harrington (ret’d)   Mr L.S. Speakman      Mr W. Thompson                 Mr P. Robinson
                                                                                                            Mr L. Doust (appointed)

             1953   Mr P. Marsden                                                        Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr L. Doust                Mr L.S. Speakman      Mr W. Thompson                 Mr P. Robinson

             1954   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr L. Doust                Mr L.S. Speakman      Mr W. Thompson                 Mr P. Robinson

             1955   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr L. Doust                Mr A.J. Jones         Mr W. Thompson                 Mr A. Goymour

             1956   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr L. Doust                Mr A.J. Jones         Mr W. Thompson                 Mr A. Goymour

             1957   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr L. Doust                Mr A.J. Jones         Mr W. Thompson                 Mr A. Goymour

             1958   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr J. Ellwood              Mr A.J. Jones         Mr W. Thompson                 Mr E. Cox

             1959   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr G. Gaut                 Mr A.J. Jones         Mr W. Thompson                 Mr W. Dodd

             1960   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.S. Speakman   Mr G. Gaut                 Mr K. McSweyn         Mr G.T. Taylor                 Mr J. Burke

             1961   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.S. Speakman   Mr G. Gaut                 Mr K. McSweyn         Mr G.T. Taylor                 Mr W. Dodd

             1962   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.S. Speakman   Mr G. Gaut                 Mr W.J. Dodd          Mr G.T. Taylor                 Mr C.H. Menser

             1963   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr L.S. Speakman   Mr G. Gaut                 Mr C.H. Menser        Mr G.T. Taylor                 Mr W. Bergin

             1964   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr G.T. Taylor     Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr L.S. Speakman               Mr C. Shannon

             1965   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr G.T. Taylor     Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr L.S. Speakman               Mr S. Gee

             1966   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr L. Reynolds (joint Patrons)     Mr G.T. Taylor     Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr L.S. Speakman               Mr S. Gee

             1967   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr G.T. Taylor     Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr L.S. Speakman               Mr S. Gee

             1968   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr G.T. Taylor     Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr L.S. Speakman               Mr F. Ede

             1969   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr G.T. Taylor     Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr L.S. Speakman               Mr F. Ede

             1970   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons)   Mr P. Del-Grande   Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr J. Ward                     Mr F. Ede

             1971   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons)   Mr P. Del-Grande   Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr J. Ward                     Mr F. Ede
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             1972   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons)   Mr P. Del-Grande   Mr F.E. Erickson           Mr C.H. Menser        Mr J. Cole                     Mr F. Ede

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             YEAR   PATRONS                                                              PRESIDENT          SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT              SECRETARY        TREASURER                        ASS. SECRETARY

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             1973   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons)   Mr T. Butler       Mr F.E. Erickson                   Mr C.H. Menser   Mr F. Allen                      Mr F. Ede

             1974   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons)   Mr T. Butler       Mr F.E. Erickson                   Mr C.H. Menser   Mr F. Allen                      Mr F. Ede

             1975   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr R.J. Gardiner (joint Patrons)   Mr T. Butler       Mr F.E. Erickson                   Mr C.H. Menser   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr F. Ede

             1976   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr T. Butler       Mr F.E. Erickson                   Mr C.H. Menser   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr F. Ede
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             1977   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr S.W. Shaw       Mr F.E. Erickson                   Mr C.H. Menser   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr F. Ede

             1978   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr S.W. Shaw       Mr M.V. Lynch                      Mr C.H. Menser   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr W. Hooker

             1979   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr S.W. Shaw       Mr M.V. Lynch                      Mr C.H. Menser   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr G.A. Lowrie

             1980   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr S.W. Shaw       Mr M.V. Lynch                      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr A.J. Russell

             1981   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr S.W. Shaw       Mr M.V. Lynch                      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr A.J. Russell

             1982   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr M.V. Lynch      Mr K. Brown                        Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr A.J. Russell

             1983   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr M.V. Lynch      Mr K. Brown                        Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr L.G. Fernley

             1984   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr M.V. Lynch      Mr D. Wilson                       Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr L.G. Fernley

             1985   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr M.V. Lynch      Mr D. Wilson                       Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr J.G. Richards                 Mr L.G. Fernley

             1986   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr M.V. Lynch      Mr D. Wilson                       Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr J.G. Richards (Dec 2/6/86);   Mr L.G. Fernley
                                                                                                                                                                Mrs P.J. Towler (app 1/4/86)

             1987   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr M.V. Lynch      Mr D. Woodruff                     Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mrs P.J. Towler                  Mr L.G. Fernley

             1988   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr D. Wilson       Mr D. Woodruff                     Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mrs P.J. Towler                  Mr L.G. Fernley

             1989   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr D. Wilson       Mr D. Woodruff (dec 12/3/89);      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mrs P.J. Towler                  Mr L.G. Fernley
                                                                                                            Mr P.W. Reeves (app 28/3/89)

             1990   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP                                     Mr D. Wilson       Mr P.W. Reeves                     Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mrs P.J. Towler                  Mr L.G. Fernley

             1991   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr P.W. Reeves     Mr R.A. Riley                      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mrs P.J. Towler                  Mr L.G. Fernley

                                                                           * 1992 ST GEORGE JUNIOR RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE BECAME AN INCORPORATED BODY FROM 13/10/92

             1992   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr P.W. Reeves     Mr R.A. Riley                      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mrs P.J. Towler                  Mr L.G. Fernley

             1993   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr P.W. Reeves     Mr R.A. Riley                      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mrs P.J. Towler                  Mr L.G. Fernley; Mr S.J.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Kelly; Mr J.J. Stoneham

             1994   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr P.W. Reeves     Mr R.A. Riley                      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr G.I. McCoullough              Mr L.G. Fernley; Mr S.J.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Kelly; Mr J.J. Stoneham

             1995   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr R.A. Riley      Mr S.J. Kelly                      Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr G.I. McCoullough              Mr L.G. Fernley; Mr JJ
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Stoneham; Mr P.W. Reeves

             1996   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr R.A. Riley      Mr S.J. Kelly (res 26/5/96);       Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr G.I. McCoullough              Mr L.G. Fernley; Mr P.W.
                                                                                                            Mr JJ Stoneham (elected 27/5/96)                                                     Reeves; Mr P.D. Blackman
                                                                                                                                                                                                 (elected 11/6/96)

             1997   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr L.H. Stephens   Mr L. Doust                        Mr A.J. Jones    Mr W. Thompson                   Mr A. Goymour

             1998   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr R.A. Riley      Mr J.J. Stoneham                   Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr G.I. McCoullough              Mr L.G. Fernley

             1999   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch (joint Patrons)      Mr R.A. Riley      Mr J.J. Stoneham                   Mr G.A. Lowrie   Mr G.I. McCoullough              Mr P.W. Reeves
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YEAR   PATRONS                                               PRESIDENT       SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT            SECRETARY                  TREASURER             ASS. SECRETARY

             2000   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch;      Mr R.A. Riley   Mr J.J. Stoneham (res 25/3/00)   Mr G.A. Lowrie             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr P.W. Reeves
                    Mr R. McClelland, MP (joint Patrons)                                  Mr P.W. Reeves (app 25/3/00)                                                      (until 25/3/00); Mr S.J. Bell
                                                                                                                                                                            (el 3/4/00); Mr R.G. Knowler;
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr R.W. Rayner

             2001   The Hon W.F. (Bill) Crabtree, MP; Mr M.V. Lynch;      Mr R.A. Riley   Mr R.W. Rayner                   Mr G.A. Lowrie             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr S.J. Bell; Mr R.G.
                    Mr R. McClelland, MP (joint Patrons)                                                                                                                    Knowler; Mr P.W. Reeves
                                                                                                                                                                            (ret 14/9/01)/ Mr C.C.
                                                                                                                                                                            Books (app 17/9/01

             2002   Mr M.V. Lynch; Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons)   Mr R.A. Riley   Mr R.G. Knowler                  Mr G.A. Lowrie             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr S.J. Bell; Mr R.W. Rayner;
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr C.C. Books

             2003   Mr M.V. Lynch; Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons)   Mr R.A. Riley   Mr R.G. Knowler                  Mr G.A. Lowrie             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr S.J. Bell; Mr R.W.
                                                                                                                                                                            Rayner; Mr C.C. Books

             2004   Mr M.V. Lynch Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons)    Mr R.A. Riley   Mr C.C. Books (res 31/5/04);     Mr R.G. Knowler            Mr G.T. Taylor        Mr S.J. Bell; Mr R.W. Rayner;
                                                                                          Mr S.J. Bell (app 31/5/04)                                                        Mr G.A. Lowrie; R.J. Bennett
                                                                                                                                                                            (elected 23/8/04)

             2005   Mr M.V. Lynch: Mr R. McClelland, MP (Joint Patrons)   Mr C.C. Books   Mr R.J. Bennett                  Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr.G.A. Lowrie, Mr M. Sim,
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr J. Donnelly

             2006   Mr M.V. Lynch Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr C.C. Books   Mr R.J. Bennett                  Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G.A. Lowries, Mr M. Sim
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr J. Donnelly

             2007   Mr M.V. Lynch, Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)    Mr C.C. Books   Mr R.J. Bennett                  Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G.A. Lowrie, Mr M. Sim,
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr G Fa’afua

             2008   Mr M.V. Lynch, Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)    Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr R.J. Bennett, (resigned
                                                                                                                                                                            July 2008), Mr D Parkes,
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr G Fa’afua.

             2009   Mr M.V. Lynch, Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)    Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2010   Mr M.V. Lynch, Mr R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)    Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2011   Mr.M.V.Lynch, Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2012   Mr.M.V.Lynch, Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2013   Mr.M.V.Lynch, Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2014   Mr.M.V.Lynch, Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2015   Mr.M.V.Lynch, Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2016   Mr.M.V.Lynch, Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr C.C. Books   Mr M. Sim                        Mrs C.A. Crowe             Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua, Mr D. Parkes
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr P. Trethewy

             2017   Mr.M.V.Lynch, Mr.R. McClelland MP (Joint Patrons)     Mr M. Sim       Mr P. Trethewy                   Mrs C.A. Crowe (resigned   Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr G. Fa’afua,Mr C.C. Books
                                                                                                                           27/3/17), Mr D. Parkes                           Mr D. Parkes (apptd to
                                                                                                                           (appointed 10/4/17)                              Hon. Sec), Mr D. Campbell
                                                                                                                                                                            (appointed 24/4/17
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             2018   Mr.M.V. Lynch (dec. 3/1/18), Mr. R. McClelland MP     Mr M. Sim       Mr P. Trethewy                   Mr D. Parkes               Mr G.I. McCoullough   Mr C.C. Books, Mr G. Faafua
                                                                                                                                                                            Mr D. Campbell
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ST.GEORGE JUNIOR RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED
S T. G E O R G E J R L F C

                2018 PRESIDENT'S REPORT
                Season 108 of the St George Junior          league tag players, I hope you enjoyed      this season, the seasons before and
                League has drawn to a close and             the experience and can continue in          all seasons going forward.
                once again it has been a privilege to       the sport so as to prosper this line of     Having been involved in all aspects of
                be involved with this organisation. I       football under the banner of St George      the game, I know the dedication and
                have such great admiration for this         Junior league. It offers an exciting        effort it takes in the roles you provide.
                junior league's history, its present        future.                                     Sometimes we don't agree on aspects
                position and I am so optimistic about                                                   but we always agree on wanting the
                its future.                                 As New South Wales Rugby League             best for our game and our players. I
                                                            enhance their involvement in junior         recognise and respect your passion.
                As has always been the case, there          rugby league we have seen a growth          Getting kids in the park and playing
                are so many dedicated volunteers            in our numbers. It's a small step but I     is the reward. You are a credit to your
                involved with a genuine best interest       am sure the momentum will continue.         home clubs and the district.
                in junior rugby league. For me              There is so much positivity in the air.
                personally, it's an honour to have                                                      I would always urge all participants
                association.                                I would like to thank those involved        of junior rugby league to offer their
                                                            from the conferencing competitions,         support and encouragement to our
                To the players and official that            Stuart Stanton, Mick Hanratty and our       Referees Association. They are such
                participated, I do hope you reaped as       Conferencing Coordinator Holy Fuda. I       a major contributor to the success
                much enjoyment as this game can             do value our association and see it as      of our game. A strong referees
                offer. I know junior rugby league can       a strong alliance to the junior league's    association lends itself to good
                give you rewards that can take you          future.                                     refereeing and a better game. Thank
                from juniors to adulthood. It really                                                    you to the whistle blowers for your
                does offer a great journey.                 The inputs of Pam Goodridge and             contribution to the season.
                                                            Huw Ellis, our NRL Development
                I'd like to offer my appreciation for       Officers, into schools and the district     This has been my 51st year involved
                the input of the board throughout the       has to be noted with our growth in          in the St George Junior league. It is
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                season. Honorary Secretary Dave             the game. I'd also like to thank our        also my 14th and final year on the
                Parkes's diligence, input of protocol       fellow districts in the conferencing        board.
                and alignment to procedure ensures          competitions. It is such a pleasure to
                the management of the league is             deal with so many people who see            I will still remain involved but more
                always first class. Combined with           the bigger picture for the game and         so in the background as the district
                extinguishing every concern that            contribute to the best interest of all.     continues forward. Junior rugby
                comes up during the season, Dave                                                        league has always been an indulgence
                carries an unenviable workload to be        Our senior clubs in St George Illawarra     to me. The rewards I have taken from
                carried out in conjunction with his full-   Dragons and St George Rugby League          the game outweigh the efforts.
                time employment and work with the           Football Club are also a major part in
                reps and development. His incredible        our place in the district. Their physical   Two of the highlights to me will
                output and contribution always              and moral support is never to be            always be the privilege of being a
                amazes me.                                  understated. Thank you Peter Doust,         life member of the St George Junior
                                                            Craig Young and Steve Edge. I do            League and secondly having had the
                Special mention to Honorary                 recognise and value your input and          honour of being president. It really
                Treasurer Gary McCoullough who              support.                                    means a lot to me personally.
                puts to bed his treasurer's books for                                                   Thank you one and all.
                the 25th time. A quarter of a century       I know the term is 'grassroots' but I
                in any position is an amazing feat.         prefer to mention the people in 'junior     Best wishes,
                Congratulations and thank you Gary.         league'. To the advisory and club           Mitchell Sim
                                                            officials, thank you all for your efforts   President
                To the rest of the board, my
                appreciation for your varied                                                                             Junior League President
                contributions to the league. I do                                                                      with Gordon Lowrie Award
                recognise your genuine wish for the                                                                      winner Lyndslay Merrick
                future of this organisation and thank
                you for your input.

                2018 saw us venture into expansion
                with women's football becoming
                a new part of our competitions
                for the first time. Welcome and
                congratulations to all the young
                ladies who entered into this historic
                milestone. Both as rugby league and
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NSWRL SOUTHERN REGION
  CLUB COMPETITIONS
 COORDINATOR REPORT
The 2018 season has been a fantastic        One of the best experiences for me
introduction into rugby league in NSW       this season was seeing the growth
for me, it has been a great learning        in female participation across both
curve and I have thoroughly enjoyed         formats of the game in tackle and tag.
my experience with St George Junior
League.                                     It is great to be involved with a district
                                            that is proactive and supportive of
The aim of the Club Competition             females playing our great game.
Coordinator is to provide
administrative support to the               In 2017, St George Junior League
respective junior leagues and their         had a total of 24 females playing,
associated clubs, working in close          compared with the 106 players in
conjunction with St George and              2018 playing some form of rugby
Cronulla Junior Leagues, NRL game           league.
development officers and NRL clubs
to grow and retain players in rugby         The Kogarah Cougars and Arncliffe
league competitions.                        Scots have led the way in introducing
                                            League Tag to the conference

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I began my role at the beginning of the     competitions which is a fantastic
junior league season and as a priority      achievement for such a small district
I met with all junior league and club       and truly a highlight for me.
executives. I would like to thank all the
St George clubs for welcoming me            A big thanks must go to the St George
into their rugby league families.           Junior League executive committee
                                            for their support and assistance whilst
The time and feedback you have all          settling into the role.
provided me throughout the year is
greatly appreciated and has allowed         As we look towards the 2019 season,
me to build relationships with all of       I am excited to see what growth St
you. All of you in some way have            George Junior League will have and
contributed to my learning and              look forward to working with all of
experience throughout the year. It has      you again. I hope everyone has an
been invaluable and I feel like I am        enjoyable break over the off-season
now better prepared for 2019.               and spend some quality time with
                                            their families over the summer break.
My first project was to work with club
executives on coaching compliance           Holly Fuda
within their respective clubs, and          NSWRL Club Competitions
through hard work and dedication, we        Coordinator – Southern Region
achieved a respectable compliance
report across the St George Junior
League.

By providing players an environment
to flourish in with accredited and
experienced coaches will give the
participants the greatest chance
for development and enjoyment of
rugby league. So thank you to all who
have been proactive in becoming                                                              The Arncliffe Scots
accredited. This will be another focus                                                   Under-16 girls team was
of the 2019 season.                                                                           introduced in 2018

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                                         2018 SECRETARY’S
                                              REPORT
                It's hard to believe another season has        alternative programs and we look          support they provide the junior league.
                come and gone so quickly. As we look           forward to continue to work with her      A special note of appreciation to
                back over the season, we are proud to          in future seasons. We thank Holly for     Craig Young and Steve Edge for the
                say what a great year it has been.             her work throughout 2018.                 continued support provided to our
                                                                                                         junior league. We are extremely proud
                The 2018 season maintained a steady            The NRL development team must             of the wonderful working relationship
                growth in participation numbers, with          also be thanked for their support         that exists and we look forward to
                total registrations increasing 12 per          within our local area. To Pam             continue and develop this further in
                cent on the previous season. The               Goodridge and Huw Ellis, thank you        ensuring players from the local area
                season also welcomed an increase               for all your efforts throughout the       are provided opportunities in future
                in female participation thanks to the          season.                                   years.
                Under-15s League Tag competition
                and the nomination of teams in                 While we did see some scintillating       A change to our development
                the female NSWRL conference                    games of rugby league across all          program structure in 2018 was
                competitions.                                  competitions and some great talent        seen as a positive approach to the
                                                               on show from our local area, it is        development of our junior players
                We continued on as part of the                 disappointing we are still witnessing     by all. This year we were once again
                NSWRL conference competition                   isolated examples of poor behaviour       able to witness talented individuals
                model in 2018 and once again                   from parents, spectators and players,     take part in games and represent
                welcomed our neighbouring districts            both on and off the field. St George      their clubs. This showcased the
                as competition. With our teams                 Junior League will continue to            developmental pathway of rugby
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                primarily in the southern conference,          work with all clubs, NSWRL and all        league within the St George area –
                we continued building our relationship         members to remove this from our           from grassroots to the NRL – and
                within the area. A special thanks              game and promote the reason why           beyond. These programs don’t exist
                must go to Jenny McNamara for                  we all are involved, for the enjoyment    without the hard work of individuals,
                her endless efforts throughout the             and development of our game.              and I thank both Darren Campbell and
                year, as well as Paul Tubridy and Bob                                                    Gary Fa'afua for their commitment to
                Cummings.                                      The St George Junior League               the programs as well as all coaching
                                                               representative program showcased          staff involved.
                To our fellow stakeholders and junior          our local players again in 2018, with
                league administrators from Balmain,            clubs represented in the Harold           In the junior ranks we once again
                Canterbury, Souths, Western Suburbs,           Matthews Cup and SG Ball squads.          celebrated a festival of rugby league
                North Sydney and Manly – thank                 Despite a tough season on the field,      with our junior league mini gala
                you for your efforts in ensuring               both teams performed admirably and        day and Craig Rimmer Carnival.
                the maintenance of our relative                this experience is character building,    What was a fantastic promotion of
                competitions.                                  both personally and for the players'      rugby league and a day to enjoy, we
                                                               rugby league pathway. Special thanks      witnessed some fantastic efforts by
                A new face joined the southern region          must go to Scott Stewart and Steve        all teams who celebrated the game
                in 2018 as Holly Fuda was welcomed             Nielsen from the St George Illawarra      they we all love and enjoy.
                to the Club Competition Coordinator            Dragons for all the efforts as well as
                role. Following the framework set              the junior rep staff for providing this   Congratulations to Kingsgrove
                by Michael Hanratty, Holly achieved            opportunity for our players.              Colts on winning the Junior Club
                a high success rate for coaching                                                         Championship and Penshurst
                accreditations within the area. Holly          Special thanks also to the board of       RSL on winning the Senior Club
                was also instrumental in promoting             St George DRFL for the continued          Championship. Both clubs were

                      Teams observe a moment's silence in memory of Lance Thompson

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well represented by their respective       the support we receive from the St              New Year. Enjoy your break and we
teams and should be proud of their         George Illawarra Dragons board.                 hope to see you all back for the 2019
achievements.                              Thank you for always believing in us.           season!
                                           Thanks also to the St George Leagues
It was also with immense pleasure          Club who continue to provide ongoing            David Parkes
that the 2018 Gordon Lowrie Award          support through junior club grants.             Honorary Secretary
for Volunteer of the Year was awarded
to Hurstville United's Lindslay Merrick.   We truly appreciate this commitment.
Much of the work that Lindslay does        I'd like to acknowledge those who
goes unnoticed though her passion          provide financial support for the
for rugby league and Hurstville            junior league in Addbuild Additions,
showcases her love of the game.            Club Central, Real Play Sportswear,
                                           Specialised Force Pty Ltd and Gow
Congratulations to all teams for their     Gates Insurance Brokers. We are
efforts throughout the year, and to        extremely grateful for your ongoing
those who made it through to the           support.
finals and beyond. While we were
able to celebrate our grand finals for     To all our members and their families
the younger ages at Jubilee Stadium,       who may have suffered bereavement
we must thank Penshurst RSL for            during this season, our thoughts are
hosting our conference competition         with you.
grand finals.
                                           I would like to thank my fellow board
Further special thanks must go to          members for their continued support,
Steve Edge for his endless support         guidance and friendship they provide
of St George Junior League and our         as well as the advisory board, club
referees. We are forever grateful for      presidents and secretaries, the St
the huge amount of work done by            George DRFL and St George Illawarra
Steve behind the scenes to assist          Dragons boards, St George Referees
the local area's junior clubs and refs.I   and the NSWRL.

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wish to thank and acknowledge              I wish you all a safe Christmas and

      Penshurst RSL junior on the run          Hurstville United Under 10s at Jubilee Stadium

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                                ST GEORGE REFEREES
                                 PRESIDENT REPORT
                Season 2018 was our 99th year of                 committee, they again showed their         This year we welcomed three new
                officiating in the St George District            strong commitment to the association       members to our association in
                in what was a very successful                    through guiding and participating in all   Charlotte Tsui, Alex Pruscino and Kai
                year for the St George Referees                  meetings and sub committees.               Chatib. All three had strong seasons,
                Association. Our members have                                                               showed plenty of promise and
                been excelling right across the                  St George Referees are extremely           featured on grand final day – Alex and
                association, from the Under-6s up to             lucky to be partnered with some            Kai as Under-9s touch judges and
                the junior representative and NSWRL              great sponsors. Without this our           Charlotte as an Under-10s and Under-
                competitions.                                    association simply would not be able       12s touch judge. A great result in your
                                                                 to operate as we do, and I cannot          first year, well done!
                Firstly I'd like to extend a big thank           thank our sponsors enough. So thank
                you to my fellow executives and                  you and a note of gratitude to the         A special congratulations must also
                management committee in Josh                     following:                                 go to Charlotte who won the Des
                Perestrelo, Joel Mani, Greg Tunks,                                                          McLean Rookie of the Year trophy at
                Chelsea Simes, Seamus Carroll and                • Club Central                             our presentation night, capping off a
                Brendan Mani. As a group we have                 • Club Rivers                              very successful first season for her.
                worked together on two large tasks,
                drafting a new constitution and                  • St George District Club                  Our representative referees have
                planning our 100th year celebrations,            • ZED n ZED Jewellers                      outstanding seasons and continue
                on top of our always strong focus on             • Southside Security                       to push our association forward at
                coaching and development to enable                                                          the highest level. A brief summary of
                                                                 • MIYO
                our active members to achieve their                                                         some of the achievements we have
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                goals. I have no doubt our association                                                      seen this year:
                                                                 To David Parkes and the junior league,
                is in good hands and I sincerely thank           thank you again for your strong
                each of you for your hard work.                                                             • Joel Mani – NSWRL Jersey Flegg
                                                                 support. Refereeing is a tough task
                                                                                                            preliminary final touch judge
                                                                 and not without its challenges, and
                I also would like to say a big thankyou          having a supportive environment            • Brendan Mani – NSWRL Harold
                to our life members, in particular;              where we can work together with the        Matthews touch judge; NSWRL
                Len Willis, John Mercer, Kerry Foley,            junior league officials is appreciated     women's grand final referee
                Paul Tape and Greg Tunks for their               by our association and members. We         • Seamus Carroll – NSWRL Tarsha
                continued support of our association.            look forward to continuing this into       Gale semi-finals referee
                In addition to our management                    next season.

                    Joel, Brendan and Dylan Mani celebrate their respective awards

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   Under-18s grand final referees

• Adam Bennett – Under-11s                In addition to these achievements,       Since David and Josh began as
Nationals: semi-finals referee and        I was very pleased to be able to         referees, Toni and Greg have been big
grand final touch judge                   announce at our presentation evening     supporters of our association and our
• Matthew King – Under-11s                the addition of four new members         members.
                                          into the NSWRL junior representative
Nationals: semi-finals referee and
                                          train-on squad for 2019:                 Toni in particular has always made
grand final touch judge, and Under-
                                                                                   herself available as a willing assistant,
12s Nationals: semi-finals referee and
                                          • Adam Bennett                           whether at the ground taking photos
grand final touch judge.
                                          • Matt King                              or providing sustenance for a long
                                                                                   day in the form of her famous mars
I am sure I echo the thoughts of all      • David Hughes
                                                                                   bar slice or at a social event behind
members when I say I am extremely         • Zac Pitkethley                         the barbecue. She is as much a
proud of the efforts this year from
                                                                                   member as any of us and I couldn't be
these members. It would be remiss of      Well done all! You have certainly made   prouder to present her with honorary
me not to mention and thank the hard      our association proud.                   membership.
work of Joel Mani in his role as coach.
The standard of coaching and              Another highlight personally for me      Thank you for another enjoyable year,
mentoring our members receive             was the opportunity to present our       I hope to see you all again in 2019.
under his coaching programs is            photographer and long-time supporter
of a high standard and no doubt           Toni Hughes, with an honorary
contributes to the success we                                                      Damien Simes
                                          membership of St George Referees.
have seen as an association at the                                                 President
representative level.

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                                    2018 DEVELOPMENT
                                      SQUAD REPORT
                St George Junior League was pleased       Matches were played against the             Special thanks must also go to
                to once again provide the opportunity     Roosters, Norths and Bulldogs               the junior league for their ongoing
                for players within the district the       while we took part in the inaugural         support of our players, allowing
                opportunity to be involved with the       NSWRL Development gala day                  us the opportunity to develop our
                junior development program. The           where we came up against Penrith,           talented juniors and providing the
                2018 season saw a change in the           Balmain, Parramatta and Canberra.           developmental pathway from the
                structure of the program, though          In every game, our players portrayed        juniors to the junior reps, Jersey
                the development of players in the         great sportsmanship and we were             Flegg, ISP, NRL and beyond.
                Under-13s, 14s and 15s age groups         extremely proud of the players'
                remained.                                 efforts.                                    There are many graduates from our
                                                                                                      junior development program now
                Under the guidance of our                 There is an enormous amount of              playing in either the Jersey Flegg, ISP
                development coordinators Darren           talent within our district and we look      and NRL teams across several clubs.
                Campbell and Gary Fa’afua, as well as     forward to seeing these players as          We have had the pleasure of fostering
                our coaching mentors Paul Homann          part of our development program             the development of these individuals
                and Graham Host, the focus was on         and junior representative program in        and look forward to continuing the
                the development of the individual         future years.                               tradition with our future stars.
                players and their finer skills of the
                game.                                     The 2018 development program not            On behalf of the St George Junior
                                                          only allowed for players to showcase        League, we would like to thank
                With the assistance of club coaches,      their skills but also welcomed many         everyone that has been involved with
                managers and trainers, we were able       new officials to the program, allowing      the 2018 development program. We
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                to provide a great experience for         them to experience the game at a            are one of the few junior leagues that
                those involved and we thank everyone      different level. We thank all of our        operate a development program such
                for assisting in delivering a great       officials that were involved with the       as ours. It is a credit to all involved
                program this season.                      program this year. Your efforts were        for the way the program is conducted
                                                          greatly appreciated.                        and supported.
                The 2018 development program
                showcased 90 players from our junior      Appreciation must also go to our            With the 2018 season now behind us,
                clubs, with players selected by the       valued supporters in Addbuild               we look forward to the future and to
                development viewing panel. All clubs      Additions, Club Central Hurstville and      further develop the program – helping
                were well represented within the          McDonalds (St George Region). Your          us achieve the goal of making the St
                program. 2018 was the first year of       assistance and continued support            George Junior League development
                the change in structure and we look       assists us with the delivery of our         program the best around!
                forward to continuing this on in future   successful program each year.
                seasons in name of building on the                                                    Darren Campbell
                year's success.                                                                       and Gary Fa'afua
                                                                                                      Development squad coordinators

                                                                                    The Under-13s development team take in coach's half-time talk

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                ST GEORGE JUNIORS
                RERESENTATIVE REPORT
                The 2018 St George Dragons’ junior      The Harold Matthews’ season started        their line for the last five minutes of
                representative teams showed             promisingly with a Round 2 victory         the match, the side hung tough and
                progress within the NSWRL Harold        against the Sydney Roosters. A series      repelled the onslaught to secure
                Mathews and SG Ball competitions        of close losses stifled their season       victory.
                despite failing to make the semi-       though a memorable Round 8 victory
                finals. The undoubted highlight was     against eventual premiers Manly            The team also had some great
                the inclusion of the club’s inaugural   was the standout performance of the        individual achievements with Jason
                Tarsha Gale Under-18s women’s team      season. Going into the game off the        Saab and Kane Bradley included in the
                who went within a game of qualifying    back of a big loss to friendly rivals in   New South Wales Origin pathways
                for the grand final.                    the Steelers, the Under-16 Dragons         program. Jason was selected in the
                                                        went into the break against the Sea        final team that played before Origin I;
                                                        Eagles with their confidence high.         he scored a try and set up another in
                   SG Ball winger                                                                  the team’s victory over Queensland.
                   Jason Saab
                                                        Coach Paul Homan steeled them for
                   will join the
                   Dragons' NRL                         a strong second half and the further       Jason was also selected for the
                   squad in 2019.                       the game went the more resolve the         Australian Schoolboys who will tour
                                                        team showed. With the full-time siren      England in late November.
                                                        approaching the Sea Eagles threw
                                                        everything they had but the Dragons        The SG Ball Coach’s Award was
                                                        managed to hang on for an inspired         presented by coach Pat Gibson to
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                                                        victory.                                   Jye McRae. Jye’s team-first attitude
                                                                                                   and his willingness to cover a variety
                                                        The 2018 Harold Matthews Coach’s           of roles and positions was a great
                                                        Award for 2018 was won by Daniel           reward. The Bill Spaul Trophy for
                                                        Musolino, the team’s dynamic back-         Player of the Year was won by James
                                                          rower who played consistently            Coyne. James is a classy, skilful
                                                           throughout the year. The Player         and dynamic ball runner. James is a
                                                            of the Year was taken out by           traditional centre, much like his father
                                                             lock Caleb Navale. Caleb was          Mark who captained the club, who
                                                              a standout in the team, with         has the ability to set up the players
                                                                 his hard running and brutal       outside him in attack.
                                                                   defence a feature of his
                                                                    game.                          St George entered a team in the
                                                                                                   Tarsha Gale competition for the first
                                                                      The SG Ball team showed      time in 2018. The development of this
                                                                      great improvement            side was driven by coach Jonathan
                                                                      throughout the season        Wilson and resulted in a solid squad
                                                                     and were unlucky not          of 20 girls being selected. Despite
                                                                   to qualify for the finals,      some inconsistent results in the early
                                                               finishing 10th. While some may      stages of the year, these girls realised
                                                         see this as a disappointing result,       the importance of controlling the ball
                                                        those who watched the team play            in this nine-a-side competition and
                                                        would appreciate the style of rugby        soon strung a series of good results
                                                        league they played. The week to week       together.
                                                        effort they put in was great to watch.
                                                                                                   Despite finishing the competition in
                                                        Like their Harold Matthews                 sixth place, they found their form in
                                                        counterparts, they too had a               the final series as they strung a series
                                                        memorable victory against a strong         of spectacular performances together.
                                                        Sea Eagles outfit. This game saw
                                                        them take a big lead well into the         In Week One of the finals they
                                                        second half before a late Sea Eagles       destroyed Souths 54-8 and followed
                                                        fight back had Dragons supporters          this up by defeating the Steelers, who
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  The Harold Matthews Dragons aim up in defence

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only lost two games in the regular            development player as a result and
season.                                       later went on to represent Australia’s      The Tarsha Gale
                                                                                          Dragons enjoyed
                                              Prime Minister’s XIII team against              a successful
They led the majority of their                Papua New Guinea.                                first season
qualifying final against title favourites
the Sharks before a controversial             A big thank you to all the staff
charge down call – that would have            involved in the junior representative
sealed victory – went against them.           program this season. These people
                                              showed enormous passion towards
The Sharks scored to clinch a spot            improving the players and the
in the grand final that they eventually       Dragons club. They work long hours
won. This was a great first up season         and continually place these up
for the ladies, and with the majority         and coming players’ wellbeing and
backing up again next year it augers          learning above all else, even when
well for the 2019 season.                     results don’t reflect the overall
                                              effort of everyone involved. They
The Coach’s Award for the Tarsha              have been a pleasure to
Gale team was presented to Taina              work with.
Naividi, a great player who showed
outstanding commitment as she                 Scott Stewart
travelled from the Central Coast              St George
to train and play each week. The              Illawarra Dragons
inaugural winner of the St George
Female Player of the Year was Aaliyah
Fasavalu-Fa’amausili. Aaliyah is best
described as a brutal defender and a
dynamic attacking weapon.

The highlight of her performances
throughout the season left no one in
any doubt that she has a big future in
the game. She would join
St George Illawarra’s inaugural
Women’s Premiership squad as a

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                                 2018 HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP

               Back row: Harry Hewitt, Edmond Phares, Khalil Youssef, Nikau Wrathall, Chris Yang, Thomas Flynn Third row: Darren Campbell (Manager), Tyrone Simitsopoulos, Mason Taufa,
                Jesse-James Nafo’i, Max Ferguson, Ouday Zreika, John Dufty, Liam Bolger, Blake Glanville (Trainer) Second row: Chris Watts (Strength and conditioner), Fletcher Williamson,
                 Harrison Dimmer, Mason Makatoa, Daniel Musolino, Floyd Te Paiho-Murray, Josh Porter, Jim Maguire (Junior rep manager) Front row: Mike Ellazar, Holika Taufa (Assistant
                    coach), Caleb Navale, Paul Homann (Coach), Declan Purcell (Captain), Mick Tsougranis (Assistant Coach), Brendan Tapuai, Cain Homann (Trainer), Mackenzie Roche
                                                        Ball boys: Nicholas Tsougranis, Luca Guarrera, Angus Tsougranis Absent: Ernest Tevaga
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                                                                   2018 SG BALL TEAM
                               Back row: Volkan Er, Jason Saab, Kane Bradley, Simeone Taateo, David Parkes (Trainer) Third row: Daniel Tasaico (Trainer), Clayton Faulalo, Cody Ramsey, Jared Wooster,
                              Hayden Budd, Spiro Psiroukis, Kane Evans, Aden Perry, Kane Campbell (Trainer) Second row: Greg Giannini (Manager), Henry Togise, Jack Emery, Daniel Payne, Murray Sua,
                             Darcey Moran, Soakimi Folaumoeloa, Jim Maguire (Junior rep manager) Front row: James Coyne, Jye McRae, Carlin Deane, Pat Gibson (Coach), Harris Georgopoulos (Captain),
                                                                             Graham Host (Assistant coach) Ethan Hicks, Dallas Collins, Rahim Mundine
                                                          Ball boys: Nicholas Tsougranis, Luca Guarrera, Angus Tsougranis Absent: Luciano Svagelli, Daniel Teece-Johnson
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                                               2018 TARSHA GALE CUP

                    Back row: Jonathan Mose (Trainer), Betty Mose, Leanne Toomalatai, Adi Ranamola, Senimili Rabuatoka, Hana Herlihy, Lindy Vi, Seraira Yasa, Siteri Scott (Trainer)
               Middle row: Pamela Goodridge (Trainer), Camelia Lotoa’atu, Carly Drury, Anastacia Shum-Cottrell, Tiana Fasavalu-Fa’amausili, Rebecca Mose, Ema Rainima, Theresa Tasaico
               (Manager) Front row: Lara Blom, Aya Elosman, Aaliyah Fasavalu-Fa’amausili, Jonathan Wilson (Coach), Sereana Naitokatoka (Captain), Corey Gardiner (Trainer), Taina Naividi,
                                Elizabeth Vakacoa, Ana Tohi-Hiku Ball boys/girls: Zeedan Wilson, Xavius Wilson, Silas Gardiner, Serene Gardiner Absent: Chloe Faumuina
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AROUND THE GROUNDS

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       Arncliffe Under-16s enjoy their win

      Kingsgrove Under-13s happy as larry

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                2018 FINAL COMPETITION LADDERS
                 Under-9s                                    Under-10s                                 Under-11s
                 Pos       Team                    PTS       Pos   Team                      PTS       Pos   Team                      PTS

                 1         Brighton Seagulls         26      1     Kingsgrove Colts            28      1     Renown United               28

                 2         Renown United White       24      2     Arncliffe Scots             18      2     Arncliffe Scots             19

                 3         Kingsgrove Colts          22      3     Hurstville United           16      3     Penshurst RSL               17

                 4         Renown United Green       14      4     Brighton Seagulls           13      4     Kingsgrove Colts            10

                 5         Arncliffe Scots           11      5     Penshurst RSL                   6   5     Brighton Seagulls           10

                 6         Penshurst RSL                 8   6     Kogarah Cougars                 3   6     Hurstville United               4

                 7         Hurstville United             7

                 Under-12s                                   SOUTH EASTERN UNDER                       SOUTH EASTERN UNDER
                                                             13s (SILVER) - EASTERN                    13s (BRONZE) - EASTERN
                 Pos       Team                    PTS
                                                             Pos   Team                      PTS       Pos   Team                      PTS
                 1         Penshurst RSL Gold        26
                                                             1     Kingsgrove Colts            42      1     Matraville Tigers           38
                 2         Kingsgrove Colts          24
                                                             2     Concord Burwood             40      2     Hurstville United           36
                 3         Renown United             18
                                                             3     Arncliffe Scots             38      3     Botany Juniors              34
                 4         Penshurst RSL Green           8
                                                             4     Coogee Randwick             38      4     Clovelly Crocodiles U13     30
                 5         Kogarah Cougars               6
                                                             5     Matraville Tigers           38
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                 6         Hurstville United             2
                                                             6     Hurstville United           36

                                                             7     Botany Juniors              34

                                                             8     Clovelly Crocodiles U13     30

                                                             9     Renown United               28

                                                             10    Maroubra                    28

                                                             11    Alexandria Rovers           24

                                                             12    Earlwood Saints             23

                                                             13    Carlingford Cougars         20

                                                             14    Penshurst RSL               16

                 SOUTH EASTERN UNDER                         SOUTH EASTERN UNDER                       SOUTH EASTERN UNDER
                 14s (GOLD)                                  14s (SILVER) - SOUTHERN                   15s (SILVER) - SOUTHERN
                 Pos       Team                    PTS       Pos   Team                      PTS       Pos   Team                      PTS

                 1         St John Bosco /           44      1     Cronulla Caringbah          44      1     Hurstville United           44
                           Yarrawarra Tigers                       Sharks
                                                                                                       2     Como/Yarrawarrah            44
                 2         Concord Burwood           42      2     Kingsgrove Colts            42
                                                                                                       3     Gymea Gorillas              37
                 3         Bondi United U14 GOLD     42      3     Aquinas Colts               33
                                                                                                       4     Penshurst RSL               36
                 4         Engadine Dragons          39      4     Renown United               31
                                                                                                       5     Earlwood Saints             34
                 5         Gymea Gorillas            35      5     Gymea Gorillas              29
                                                                                                       6     Arncliffe Scots             30
                 6         De La Salle Caringbah     34      6     De La Salle Caringbah       29
                                                                                                       7     Engadine Dragons            29
                 7         Como Jannali              32      7     Como/Yarrawarrah            21
                                                                                                       8     St Joseph's                 26
                 8         Matraville Tigers         31      8     St Joseph's                 18
                                                                                                       9     Cronulla Caringbah          23
                 9         Holy Cross Rhinos         28                                                      Sharks

                 10        Botany Juniors            28                                                14    Penshurst RSL               16

                 11        Arncliffe Scots           26

                 12        Leichhardt Wanderers      19

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COMBINED UNDER                           EASTERN GIRLS UNDER                     SOUTH EASTERN UNDER
15s GIRLS LEAGUE TAG                     16s (SILVER)                            16s (GOLD)
Pos   Team                     PTS       Pos   Team                       PTS    Pos   Team                            PTS

1     Hills Bulls Black          21      1     St Christophers              47   1     Engadine/Yarrawarrah/               46
                                                                                       Bosco/Como
2     Hills Bulls Maroon         17      2     Arncliffe Scots              38
                                                                                 2     Maroubra                            40
3     Cougars Black              17      3     Glenquarie All Stars         32
                                                                                 3     Aquinas Colts                       36
4     Moorebank                  15      4     Minto Cobras                 28
                                                                                 4     De La Salle Caringbah               35
5     Milperra                   11      5     Greenacre Tigers             21
                                                                                 5     St Joseph's                         34
6     Mounties                   10      6     South Eastern                16
                                                                                 6     Gymea Gorillas                      29
7     Cougars Gold                   8
                                                                                 7     South Eastern                       24
8     Arncliffe Scots                6
                                                                                 8     Coogee Randwick                     24

                                                                                 9     Renown United                       23

SOUTH EASTERN UNDER                      SOUTH WESTERN UNDER                     COMBINED UNDER 18s (SILVER)
16s (SILVER)                             17s (SILVER)
                                                                                 Pos   Team                            PTS
Pos   Team                     PTS       Pos   Team                       PTS
                                                                                 1     Penshurst RSL                       47
1     Arncliffe Scots            42      1     Kogarah Cougars              45
                                                                                 2     St Christopher's                    42
2     Penshurst RSL              42      2     Sutherland Loftus United     43
                                                                                 3     Narrabeen Sharks                    38
3     Cronulla Carringbah        38      3     De La Salle Caringbah        38
      Sharks                                                                     4     Ryde Eastwood Hawks                 35
                                         4     Glenquarie All Stars         33
4     Coogee Dolphins            38                                              5     Menai Roosters                      31
                                         5     Gymea Gorillas               32

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5     Kingsgrove Colts           32                                              6     Narraweena Hawks                    29
                                         6     Riverwood Legion             27
6     Como/Engadine/             28                                              7     Newtown Jnr Jets                    24
      Yarrawarrah/Bosco                  7     Liverpool Catholic Club      20
                                                                                 8     Earlwood Saints                     23
7     Aquinas Colts              18      8     East Hills                   13
                                                                                 9     Taren Point Titans                  22
8     Gymea Gorillas             18
                                                                                 10    Minto Cobras                          6

COMBINED UNDER 20s (SILVER)              SOUTHERN OPEN AGE (SILVER)
Pos   Team                     PTS       Pos   Team                       PTS

1     Valley United Spartans     44      1     Aquinas Colts                44

2     Ryde Eastwood Hawks        40      2     St Joseph's                  42
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                                         3     Penshurst RSL                41
3     Bankstown Sports           28
                                         4     Renown United                31
4     Penshurst RSL              27
                                         5     Arncliffe Scots              20
5     Belrose Eagles             22
                                         6     Hurstville United            10
6     St George Dragons          21

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               COMPETITION              SEMI-FINALS                    PRELIMINARY FINAL           GRAND FINAL               2018 PREMIERS

               ST GEORGE UNDER-9s       Kingsgrove Colts          30   Renown United White    28
                                        Renown United Green       18   Kingsgrove Colts       40
                                        Brighton Seagulls         64                               Brighton Seagulls    28
                                        Renown United White        4                               Kingsgrove Colts     26   Brighton Seagulls

               ST GEORGE UNDER-10s      Hurstville United         18   Arncliffe Scots        26
                                        Brighton Seagulls         30   Brighton Seagulls      30
                                        Kingsgrove Colts          30                               Kingsgrove Colts     26
                                        Arncliffe Scots           18                               Brighton Seagulls    18   Kingsgrove Colts

               ST GEORGE UNDER-11s      Penshurst RSL             18   Arncliffe Scots        22
                                        Kingsgrove Colts          12   Penshurst RSL          12
                                        Renown United             22                               Renown United        48
                                        Arncliffe Scots            6                               Arncliffe Scots       0   Renown United

               ST GEORGE UNDER-9s       Renown United             18                               Renown United        30   Renown United
                                        Penshurst RSL              4   Penshurst RSL          30   Penshurst RSL        24
                                        Kingsgrove Colts Red      12   Kingsgrove Colts Red   10
                                        Brighton Seagulls         10

               ST GEORGE UNDER-12s      Renown United             28   Kingsgrove Colts       22
                                        Penshurst RSL Green        0   Renown United          18
                                        Penshurst RSL Gold        18                               Penshurst RSL Gold   22
                                        Kingsgrove Colts          14                               Kingsgrove Colts     16   Penshurst RSL Gold

               SOUTH EASTERN UNDER-     Botany Juniors            42   Hurstville United      10
                                        Clovelly Crocodiles U13   14   Botany Juniors         26
               13s (BRONZE) – EASTERN   Matraville Tigers         60                               Matraville Tigers    22
                                        Hurstville United          0                               Botany Juniors       18   Matraville Tigers

               SOUTH EASTERN UNDER-     Arncliffe Scots           16   Concord Burwood        24
                                        Coogee Randwick           34   Coogee Randwick        16
               13s (SILVER) – EASTERN   Kingsgrove Colts          38                               Kingsgrove Colts     26
                                        Concord Burwood           16                               Concord Burwood      20   Kingsgrove Colts
SOUTH EASTERN UNDER-      Aquinas Colts               14   Kingsgrove Colts            36
                                         Renown United                0   Aquinas Colts                6
               14s (SILVER) – SOUTHERN   Cronulla Caringbah Sharks   34                                    Cronulla Caringbah Sharks   8
                                         Kingsgrove Colts             0                                    Kingsgrove Colts            4    Cronulla Caringbah
                                                                                                                                            Sharks

               COMBINED UNDER-15s        Kogarah Cougars Black       30   Kogarah Cougars Black        6
                                         Moorebank                    0   Hills Bulls Black           26
               GIRLS LEAGUE TAG          Hills Bulls Black           22                                    Hills Bulls Black           12
                                         Hills Bulls Maroon          26                                    Hills Bulls Maroon          22   Hills Bulls Maroon

               SOUTH EASTERN UNDER-      Gymea Gorillas               6   Hurstville United           14
                                         Penshurst RSL                8   Penshurst RSL                6
               15s (SILVER) – SOUTHERN   Hurstville United            4                                    Como/Yarrawarrah            0
                                         Como/Yarrawarrah            20                                    Hurstville United           6    Hurstville United

               EASTERN GIRLS UNDER-      Glenquarie All Stars        28   Arncliffe Scots             42
                                         Minto Cobras                10   Glenquarie All Stars        12
               16s (SILVER)              St Christophers             24                                    St Christophers             32
                                         Arncliffe Scots             22                                    Arncliffe Scots             24   St Christophers

               SOUTH EASTERN UNDER-      Cronulla Caringbah Sharks   20   Penshurst RSL               10
                                         Coogee Dolphins             10   Cronulla Caringbah Sharks   20
               16s (SILVER)              Arncliffe Scots             24                                    Arncliffe Scots             26
                                         Penshurst RSL               12                                    Cronulla Caringbah Sharks   12   Arncliffe Scots

               SOUTH WESTERN UNDER-      De La Salle Caringbah       26   Kogarah Cougars             20
                                         Glenquarie All Stars        16   De La Salle Caringbah       32
               17s (SILVER)              Kogarah Cougars             14                                    Sutherland Loftus United     8
                                         Sutherland Loftus United    24                                    De La Salle Caringbah       10   De La Salle Caringbah

               COMBINED UNDER-18s        Narrabeen Sharks            20   Narrabeen Sharks            14
                                         Ryde Eastwood Hawks         12   St Christophers             20
               (SILVER)                  Penshurst RSL               16                                    Penshurst RSL               10
                                         St Christophers             14                                    St Christophers              4   Penshurst RSL

               COMBINED UNDER-20s        Bankstown Sports            30   Bankstown Sports            20
                                         Penshurst RSL               20   Ryde Eastwood Hawks (2)     10
               (SILVER)                  Valley United Spartans      12                                    Bankstown Sports            18
                                         Ryde Eastwood Hawks (2)      0                                    Valley United Spartans      16   Bankstown Sports

               SOUTHERN OPEN AGE         Penshurst RSL               16   St Joseph’s                 22
                                         Renown United               20   Renown United               10
               (SILVER)                  Aquinas Colts               32                                    Aquinas Colts               24
                                         St Joseph’s                  4                                    St Joseph’s                 10   Aquinas Colts
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                ARNCLIFFE SCOTS
                It was a history making year for the           Cup finals, senior semi-finals, senior   Mitch to watch the Scots' women's
                Scots being the first club in the St           finals and development games at          team make St. George and Arncliffe
                George district to field a women's             Cahill Park and we thank the junior      history when they played in the grand
                team where they went all the way to            league board for the opportunity to do   final.
                the grand final.                               this.
                                                                                                        To all the other clubs thanks again
                Adding to this our Under-16s team              In total, 23 Scots boys played           for your co-operation and friendship,
                won the Combined Competitions                  development this season, and all are     I hope you all have a relaxed and
                Championship. Both these teams                 the better for the experience. Four      enjoyable off season. See you all
                brought pride to the club in the               Scots boys had the honour of playing     again next year.
                manner in which they played their              in the St. George Dragons' Harold
                football and conducted themselves              Matthews team.                           Glenys Ellis
                both on and off the field. They were                                                    Club Secretary
                what club football should be all about         We had a lot of changes this season
                – enjoyment and sportsmanship.                 in our major officials, and it was a
                                                               big learning curve for them and the
                We successfully fielded 12 teams               club as a whole. I thank them for
                plus the Under-15s league tag girls.           putting up their hands to support both
                The Under-13s qualified for the semis          Arncliffe Scots and junior league.
                only to lose the game in extra time
                while the Under-10s made the final             To the district club, the referees,
                and the Under-11s played both the              NRL development, NSW competition
                premiership and Rimmer Cup grand               officials and the board of the junior
                finals.                                        league, I thank you all on behalf of
                                                               Arncliffe Scots for another great
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                The Under-14s and Under-15s had                season.
                good seasons while the Under-6s to
                Under-9s enjoyed learning more about           I would personally like to thank both
                the game.                                      David and Mitchell for their support,
                                                               help and friendship in what was not
                The club was delighted to support the          always the easiest of seasons. It was
                junior league by hosting the Rimmer            a pleasure to sit with both David and

                        Arncliffe Under-16s girls team photo

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BRIGHTON SEAGULLS
Brighton Seagulls entered six teams         Other highlights were when we              Repairs, Express Transport, Pest Free,
into competitions for season 2018. It       witnessed the slickest of our mini         Agia Projects, Passive First, Impact
was a successful but testing year for       league aged kids stride out to win the     Group and KPR Recruitment. Thank
the club, due to the long delay in the      St George mini relay in front of a large   you so much for your support.
completion of our new amenity block         crowd at the Dragons v Tigers match
at Scarborough Park.                        at Jubilee Stadium.                        Many thanks to the St George Junior
                                                                                       League for their guidance throughout
It meant we had to operate with basic       Our Under-10s team also played in          the season. The concern also shown
essentials and it was only for the          the St George Bank Challenge again         by Steve Edge and the St George
special effort of our volunteers that       at Jubilee Stadium. Many thanks to         District Club is also appreciated.
enabled us to complete the season           Adam Bezzina and the NRL club for
with few problems.                          presenting these events as they give       Finally it is important that we
                                            our junior league players exposure to      acknowledge the importance of our
Also keeping our spirits high was           the rugby league public.                   referees and the part they played in
the performance of our teams, with                                                     our season. Many are still learning
our Under-9s side winning our first         These occasions are also a thrilling       their craft and importantly should
competition in four seasons and the         experience for our young players.          always be given our support.
Under-10s team producing a brave            The performance of our coaches,
effort in the grand final as runners- up    trainers and managers were once            Now with the new amenity block
to the undefeated Kingsgrove Colts.         again exceptional. Their time and          complete at Scarborough Park, we
                                            effort to the children of our club is      look forward to a more settled year in
Our registrations increased                 appreciated.                               2019.
significantly in 2018 with our mini-
league grades chockfull of talent so        Our committee – consisting of many         Bruce Hartley
all augurs well for the future at the       new members this year – were our           President

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Seagulls.                                   volunteer base and the club owes you
                                            so much.
A pleasing feature also was that we
witnessed a renewed interest by our         New interest was also provided by
parent group with many stepping             many new sponsors. Joining major
forward and all of our positions being      sponsor Southwest Builders this year
filled at our AGM.                          were team sponsors Bodyline Auto

    Brighton Seagulls Under-9s team photo

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