Contents

Chairman’s Report | 04

Office Bearers 1908-2014 | 05

Balmain Junior League Board of Directors | 07

General Manager's Report | 08

Major Sponsors | 10

2014 District Rep. Secretary's Report | 12

NRL Game Development Report | 13

Jack King | 15

Events | 16

Tigers Annual Awards Night | 18

Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals | 28- Under 9 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 9 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 9 Div 3 Grand Final- Under 10 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 10 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 10 Div 3 Grand Final- Under 11 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 11 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 11 Div 3 Grand Final- Under 12 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 12 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 12 Div 3 Grand Final- Sydney Combined Competition Grand Finals

and results from other Venues Under 16 Div 1 Grand Final Under 15 Div 1 Under 14 Div 3 Grand Final

Accredited Events | 43

Tributes | 49

Contents

Chairman’s Report | 04

Office Bearers 1908-2014 | 05

Balmain Junior League Board of Directors | 07

General Manager's Report | 08

Major Sponsors | 10

2014 District Rep. Secretary's Report | 12

NRL Game Development Report | 13

Jack King | 15

Events | 16

Tigers Annual Awards Night | 18

Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals | 28- Under 9 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 9 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 9 Div 3 Grand Final- Under 10 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 10 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 10 Div 3 Grand Final- Under 11 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 11 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 11 Div 3 Grand Final- Under 12 Div 1 Grand Final- Under 12 Div 2 Grand Final- Under 12 Div 3 Grand Final- Sydney Combined Competition Grand Finals

and results from other Venues Under 16 Div 1 Grand Final Under 15 Div 1 Under 14 Div 3 Grand Final

Accredited Events | 43

Tributes | 49

Chairman’s Report

As we close the books on our 2014 Balmain Junior Rugby League season, we do so knowing that our efforts were not in vain. With 139 teams competing from u/6s to A-Grade each weekend I can acknowledge another successful outcome.

Although we have seen several changes in the structure of our senior clubs throughout the year we have not been distracted from our goal which is to grow and strengthen the Balmain JRL.

Jennie Webster was on the front foot organising our Balmain JRL registration day at Concord, constructing the Season draw, arranging our Sportsman's Lunch fund-raiser, Grand-Final day, the Balmain Tigers & JRL presentation night as well as securing important sponsors.

On that note, it is important to acknowledge the support we receive from our major sponsors - COATESHIRE and RYDE EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB and their financial generosity.

Grand-Final time on LEICHHARDT Oval (both Friday night & Saturday) was magic as we witnessed some outstanding football from all teams. The enthusiastic supporters were just as loud and excited be it the U/9s or U/16s!

The word PROUD comes to mind as throughout the season we witnessed quite a number of our past juniors playing in the Wests Tigers side as well as RYAN PAPENHUYZEN who was voted "THE OUTSTANDING HARROLD MATTHEWS PLAYER OF THE YEAR". RYAN is a talented young footballer and he received his award on the evening of the BRAD FITTLER MEDAL presentation.

It goes without saying that our Junior League would not be as strong as it is were it not for Patron Mick Manning, BDJRL Board Directors, Club members, supporters and officials. All of these people give up many hours of their time week after week.

Furthermore, our partnership with the Balmain Referees Association has remained as solid as it was in previous years, their participation throughout the season is extremely valuable and without them there would not be a game.

Thanks again to Jennie Webster and our Board of Directors for another successful season, hopefully we will all be back to do it again in 2015.

John CritchleyChairmanBalmain District Junior Rugby League

Five Dock U6s with Chairman

SecretariesR Rourke 1944-45-46Dave Butchart 1908-09-10-11-12-13 Harry Addison 1947-48-49-50Pat McQuade 1908-09George Lee 1951-52-53-54-55Frank Savage 1914-15-18-19-22Danny Clifford 1956-57Robert Savage 1916-17Bill Ballard 1958-59-60Leo Mason 1920-21-23-24-25Joe Hayes 1961-62W L Young 1926-27-28Don Graham 1963-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75Bill O'Connor 1929-30-31-32 Mick Ko'Cass 1976-77-78-79-80 (Resigned)C H 'Micky' Roberts 1933-34Bill Brown 1980-81-82L Crawley 1934-35Bob Carroll 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90-91-92-93-94J Burnicle 1936-37Paul Egan 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01-02-03-04Sid Jenkins 1938-39-40-41

J Griffith 1942-43

Assistant SecretariesArthur McIlveen 1961-62-63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-Harold Matthews 1913-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22

73-74-75-76-77M Cooney 1927-28Ron Wilson 1978-79B Curran 1929-30-31-32-33-34Ray Dalton 1980-81J Burnicle 1935Bob Carroll 1982W L Young 1936-37-38-39-40Chris Kenny 1983-84-85-86E Whitford 1941-42-43-44Kathleen Hughes 1987J Burnet 1945-46Pat Hegarty 1988-89-90 (Retired)Harry Chalk 1947Cliff Madgwick 1990-91-92-93-94Arthur Robinson 1948-49-50-51-52-53-54-55Graham Simmons 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01-02-03Bill Ballard 1956-57-58-59-60Lyn Phillis 2004-05

PresidentsRobert McKinney 1959-60-61Arthur Ballerum 1908-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16Bill Evans 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70Frank Savage 1917-18-19Bob Waterson 1971-72-73-74-75-76-77James N Walsh 1920-21-22-23-24-25-26-28-29-40-41John Jackson 1978-79-80-81-82J McCarry 1927-1930-31-32-33Ted Hellsten 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90-91-92J Shaw 1934-35Sid Coghlan 1993Bill O'Connor 1935Robert Henderson 1994-95-96-97-98-99-2000A S Cochrane 1936-37-38-39Bob Barnett 2001L Crawley 1942-43Bill Wise 2002-03-04A Dawes 1944-45-46John Culbert 2005 (deceased)Bert Hampstead 1947-48-49-50-51-52-53-54

Austin Hoyle 1955-56-57-58

TreasurersBob Jones 1953-54-55Frank Savage 1914-15-16-17-18-19-20Arthur Robinson 1956-57-58-59-60-61 Harold Matthews 1921-22Ron Pursehouse 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68W L Young 1923-24-25-26Reg Patterson 1969-70-71-72-73-74-75-76M Cooney 1927-28Phil Lloyd 1977-78-79B Curran 1929-30-31Doug Vitnell 1980D Cooksey 1932Myles Kennedy 1981-82-83L Crawley 1933-34Tony Newell 1984-85-86Allan Slarke 1935 Kathy Palmer 1986-87J Connor 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42-43Sid Coghlan 1988-89-90-91H McLeod 1944-45Ernie Baldwin 1992-93-94-2002-03J Donovan 1946Tony Bietola 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01Harry Chalk 1947-48-49-50-51-52Chris Annison 2004-05A Harding 1949-50-51

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Chairman’s Report

As we close the books on our 2014 Balmain Junior Rugby League season, we do so knowing that our efforts were not in vain. With 139 teams competing from u/6s to A-Grade each weekend I can acknowledge another successful outcome.

Although we have seen several changes in the structure of our senior clubs throughout the year we have not been distracted from our goal which is to grow and strengthen the Balmain JRL.

Jennie Webster was on the front foot organising our Balmain JRL registration day at Concord, constructing the Season draw, arranging our Sportsman's Lunch fund-raiser, Grand-Final day, the Balmain Tigers & JRL presentation night as well as securing important sponsors.

On that note, it is important to acknowledge the support we receive from our major sponsors - COATESHIRE and RYDE EASTWOOD LEAGUES CLUB and their financial generosity.

Grand-Final time on LEICHHARDT Oval (both Friday night & Saturday) was magic as we witnessed some outstanding football from all teams. The enthusiastic supporters were just as loud and excited be it the U/9s or U/16s!

The word PROUD comes to mind as throughout the season we witnessed quite a number of our past juniors playing in the Wests Tigers side as well as RYAN PAPENHUYZEN who was voted "THE OUTSTANDING HARROLD MATTHEWS PLAYER OF THE YEAR". RYAN is a talented young footballer and he received his award on the evening of the BRAD FITTLER MEDAL presentation.

It goes without saying that our Junior League would not be as strong as it is were it not for Patron Mick Manning, BDJRL Board Directors, Club members, supporters and officials. All of these people give up many hours of their time week after week.

Furthermore, our partnership with the Balmain Referees Association has remained as solid as it was in previous years, their participation throughout the season is extremely valuable and without them there would not be a game.

Thanks again to Jennie Webster and our Board of Directors for another successful season, hopefully we will all be back to do it again in 2015.

John CritchleyChairmanBalmain District Junior Rugby League

Five Dock U6s with Chairman

SecretariesR Rourke 1944-45-46Dave Butchart 1908-09-10-11-12-13 Harry Addison 1947-48-49-50Pat McQuade 1908-09George Lee 1951-52-53-54-55Frank Savage 1914-15-18-19-22Danny Clifford 1956-57Robert Savage 1916-17Bill Ballard 1958-59-60Leo Mason 1920-21-23-24-25Joe Hayes 1961-62W L Young 1926-27-28Don Graham 1963-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75Bill O'Connor 1929-30-31-32 Mick Ko'Cass 1976-77-78-79-80 (Resigned)C H 'Micky' Roberts 1933-34Bill Brown 1980-81-82L Crawley 1934-35Bob Carroll 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90-91-92-93-94J Burnicle 1936-37Paul Egan 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01-02-03-04Sid Jenkins 1938-39-40-41

J Griffith 1942-43

Assistant SecretariesArthur McIlveen 1961-62-63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-Harold Matthews 1913-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22

73-74-75-76-77M Cooney 1927-28Ron Wilson 1978-79B Curran 1929-30-31-32-33-34Ray Dalton 1980-81J Burnicle 1935Bob Carroll 1982W L Young 1936-37-38-39-40Chris Kenny 1983-84-85-86E Whitford 1941-42-43-44Kathleen Hughes 1987J Burnet 1945-46Pat Hegarty 1988-89-90 (Retired)Harry Chalk 1947Cliff Madgwick 1990-91-92-93-94Arthur Robinson 1948-49-50-51-52-53-54-55Graham Simmons 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01-02-03Bill Ballard 1956-57-58-59-60Lyn Phillis 2004-05

PresidentsRobert McKinney 1959-60-61Arthur Ballerum 1908-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16Bill Evans 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70Frank Savage 1917-18-19Bob Waterson 1971-72-73-74-75-76-77James N Walsh 1920-21-22-23-24-25-26-28-29-40-41John Jackson 1978-79-80-81-82J McCarry 1927-1930-31-32-33Ted Hellsten 1983-84-85-86-87-88-89-90-91-92J Shaw 1934-35Sid Coghlan 1993Bill O'Connor 1935Robert Henderson 1994-95-96-97-98-99-2000A S Cochrane 1936-37-38-39Bob Barnett 2001L Crawley 1942-43Bill Wise 2002-03-04A Dawes 1944-45-46John Culbert 2005 (deceased)Bert Hampstead 1947-48-49-50-51-52-53-54

Austin Hoyle 1955-56-57-58

TreasurersBob Jones 1953-54-55Frank Savage 1914-15-16-17-18-19-20Arthur Robinson 1956-57-58-59-60-61 Harold Matthews 1921-22Ron Pursehouse 1962-63-64-65-66-67-68W L Young 1923-24-25-26Reg Patterson 1969-70-71-72-73-74-75-76M Cooney 1927-28Phil Lloyd 1977-78-79B Curran 1929-30-31Doug Vitnell 1980D Cooksey 1932Myles Kennedy 1981-82-83L Crawley 1933-34Tony Newell 1984-85-86Allan Slarke 1935 Kathy Palmer 1986-87J Connor 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42-43Sid Coghlan 1988-89-90-91H McLeod 1944-45Ernie Baldwin 1992-93-94-2002-03J Donovan 1946Tony Bietola 1995-96-97-98-99-2000-01Harry Chalk 1947-48-49-50-51-52Chris Annison 2004-05A Harding 1949-50-51

Office Bearers 1908-2014

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Office Bearers 1908-2014 (cont.)

Junior League Administrators

Vice Presidents

Senior Vice Presidents

Operations Manager

General Manager RLFC & Junior League

Development Manager

Chairman

Patron

Frank Delaney 1937J Galvin 1937

Tom Prescott 1924Richard Baker 1930-31-32-33

Arthur McIlveen 1978-79Ted Hellsten 1980-81-82Maurie O'Brien 1983-84-85-86Ken Brownlee 1988-89-90-91Sid Coghlan 1992Bob Barnett 1993-94-95-96-97-98-99-2000Bill Wise 2001John Culbert 2002-03-04 (deceased)Allen Carling 2005

Darren Mooney 2004- 2006Jennie Webster 2007 – 2014

Michael Keech 2007-2010 (resigned)Paul Sironen 2010 (Acting) 2011-2013Jennie Webster 2014 - continuing

David Kelly 1997- 2010Yvette Downey 2012 – 2013Mitch Lewis 2014

Robert Henderson 2006-2010 (resigned)John Critchley 2011 - continuing

Mick Manning 1997- continuing

DirectorsJohn Carrington 2006-2010Debbie Chalmers 2006John Critchley 2006-08-09-10Warwick Hilder 2006-07-08Gary Hinchliffe 2006-07Steve Lavers 2006-07Peter Mortimer 2006Mick O'Keefe 2006-2012David Wilson 2006-2011 resignedChris Raheb 2006-2012Chris Annison 2007-08-09Ian Gibbeson 2007-08-09-10Jon Monroe 2007-08 (deceased)Robert Gerrie 2008John Stapleton 2008-2012Chris Woods 2008Michael Benson 2011-2012Brett Wheelhouse 2009Frank Dunne 2009-2012 resignedLeoni Barnett 2012 Con Veneziano 2009-2012 resignedAida Catalano 2010Paul Jenson 2010Gabriel Georgy 2010-2011Joe Bainou 2012Philip Taylor 2006-2014Richard Jones 2009-2014Richard Kelly 2011-Tony Bignold 2013-David Durbin 2013-Bob Siemsen 2006-Wes Gebara 2013-Nick Speranza 2013-Leoni Barnett 2013-Brian Johnston 2008-Charlie Khalifeh 2012-Scott Todd 2011-

Balmain Junior League Board of Directors

Balmain Junior Rugby League Life MembersJim Acheson, Fred Alexander*, Chris Annison, Kathy Annison, Jeff Aplitt, Keith Bailey, Bill Ballard, Allan Barber, Bob Barnett*, Ernie Baldwin, Ken Bell*, Ray Barclay, Tony Bietola, Des Booler, George Bowden*, Bill Bradshaw*, Bill Brown, Ken Brownlee*, Bill Burke, Harold Chalk*, Alan Carling, John Carrington, Bob Carroll, Sid Coghlan*, Brian Coleman, Bob Cooper, John Critchley, John Culbert*, Charlie Day, Ray Dalton*, Phil Dore, John Doyle, Max Davis, John Dunlea, Gary Dickson, Paul Egan, Terry Evans, Bill Evans*, Bill Fender*, G Frederick*, Jim Fitzgibbons*, Mal Finnigan*, Gino Fogliati, Dennis Fowler*, Sam Gebrael, Ray Gerrie, Don Graham*, Bert Hampstead*, Harry Hannaford*, Pat Hegarty, Ted Hellsten*, Austin Hoyle, Les Heath, Bob Henderson, Peter Hunter, J Hughes*, Wally Houghton*, Keith Jacobs*, John Jackson*, Steve Leslie, Cliff Madgwick*, Mick Manning, Peter Mortimer, Harold Matthews*, Chris Karas, David Kelly, Myles Kennedy*, Jack King, Mick Ko'Cass, Mick O'Keefe, Arthur McIlveen*, Tom Middleton*, Leo Neylon*, Tony Newell, Maurie O'Brien, Joe Palmer, Reg Patterson, Lyn Phillis, Ron Pursehouse, Roy Rawson, Eric Richardson*, John Robertson, Arthur Robinson, George Robinson*, Martin Ritter, Ron Ryan, Bob Siemsen, Dennis Simmons, Graham Simmons, H Skinner, John Stanton, Jack Tagg*, John Stapleton, Ken Stapleton, Jack Taylor*, Kevin Thatcher*, Colin Thew*, Ian Todd, Doug Vitnell*, Alan Watts, Bob Waterson, A Waterson, Athol Webster, Paul Wheelhouse, Ron Wicks, Billy Wise, Fred Woodbridge*, Stan Woodbridge*

*Deceased

Sub CommitteesFinance CommitteeJennie Webster (General Manager)

Judiciary CommitteeTony Beger (Chairman)Mick ManningSam Gebrael

Life Members CommitteeJohn Critchley (Chairman)Jennie Webster (General Manager)Mick ManningJohn Carrington

Sydney Combined Competition CommitteeJennie Webster (General Manager) – Balmain Representative

Rules CommitteePeter Mortimer (Chairman)Jennie Webster (General Manager)

Behaviour Management PanelChris Raheb (Chairman)John CritchleyMick ManningMick O'KeefePhillip TaylorBob Siemsen

Chairman

Patron

John Critchley

Mick Manning

Balmain PCYC Tony BignoldCarlingford Cougars Richard KellyConcord Burwood David DurbinDundas Shamrocks Bob SiemsenEnfield Federals Wes GebaraFive Dock RSL Nick SperanzaHoly Cross Rhinos Richard JonesLeichhardt Juniors Philip TaylorLeichhardt Wanderers Leoni BarnettNorth Ryde Hawks Brian JohnstonStrathfield Raiders Charlie KhalifehBalmain Referees Assn Scott Todd

Chris Karasis an accomplished Sydney sporting journalist and author who is entering his 30th year as Sports Editor of the award-winning suburban newspaper The Weekly Times.

He is the Balmain Tigers rugby league historian and a life member of both the Balmain Junior League and Leichhardt Wanderers Junior Rugby League Football Club.

At the age of 53, Chris has had a lifetime involvement with the game – representing the Balmain Tigers where he still has strong ties and chalking up over 40 years' experience in the Balmain Junior League as both a player and writer.

Chris is the author of the book “From Fraser to Farah: The History of Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” that was published during the rugby league Centenary season.

In 2011, he wrote the book “Friends for Life – The Leichhardt Wanderers Story” – a detailed history of one of Australia's longest-established sporting clubs.

Chris has also written the “History of Ryde Eastwood Hawks 1963-2013” a proud club that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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Office Bearers 1908-2014 (cont.)

Junior League Administrators

Vice Presidents

Senior Vice Presidents

Operations Manager

General Manager RLFC & Junior League

Development Manager

Chairman

Patron

Frank Delaney 1937J Galvin 1937

Tom Prescott 1924Richard Baker 1930-31-32-33

Arthur McIlveen 1978-79Ted Hellsten 1980-81-82Maurie O'Brien 1983-84-85-86Ken Brownlee 1988-89-90-91Sid Coghlan 1992Bob Barnett 1993-94-95-96-97-98-99-2000Bill Wise 2001John Culbert 2002-03-04 (deceased)Allen Carling 2005

Darren Mooney 2004- 2006Jennie Webster 2007 – 2014

Michael Keech 2007-2010 (resigned)Paul Sironen 2010 (Acting) 2011-2013Jennie Webster 2014 - continuing

David Kelly 1997- 2010Yvette Downey 2012 – 2013Mitch Lewis 2014

Robert Henderson 2006-2010 (resigned)John Critchley 2011 - continuing

Mick Manning 1997- continuing

DirectorsJohn Carrington 2006-2010Debbie Chalmers 2006John Critchley 2006-08-09-10Warwick Hilder 2006-07-08Gary Hinchliffe 2006-07Steve Lavers 2006-07Peter Mortimer 2006Mick O'Keefe 2006-2012David Wilson 2006-2011 resignedChris Raheb 2006-2012Chris Annison 2007-08-09Ian Gibbeson 2007-08-09-10Jon Monroe 2007-08 (deceased)Robert Gerrie 2008John Stapleton 2008-2012Chris Woods 2008Michael Benson 2011-2012Brett Wheelhouse 2009Frank Dunne 2009-2012 resignedLeoni Barnett 2012 Con Veneziano 2009-2012 resignedAida Catalano 2010Paul Jenson 2010Gabriel Georgy 2010-2011Joe Bainou 2012Philip Taylor 2006-2014Richard Jones 2009-2014Richard Kelly 2011-Tony Bignold 2013-David Durbin 2013-Bob Siemsen 2006-Wes Gebara 2013-Nick Speranza 2013-Leoni Barnett 2013-Brian Johnston 2008-Charlie Khalifeh 2012-Scott Todd 2011-

Balmain Junior League Board of Directors

Balmain Junior Rugby League Life MembersJim Acheson, Fred Alexander*, Chris Annison, Kathy Annison, Jeff Aplitt, Keith Bailey, Bill Ballard, Allan Barber, Bob Barnett*, Ernie Baldwin, Ken Bell*, Ray Barclay, Tony Bietola, Des Booler, George Bowden*, Bill Bradshaw*, Bill Brown, Ken Brownlee*, Bill Burke, Harold Chalk*, Alan Carling, John Carrington, Bob Carroll, Sid Coghlan*, Brian Coleman, Bob Cooper, John Critchley, John Culbert*, Charlie Day, Ray Dalton*, Phil Dore, John Doyle, Max Davis, John Dunlea, Gary Dickson, Paul Egan, Terry Evans, Bill Evans*, Bill Fender*, G Frederick*, Jim Fitzgibbons*, Mal Finnigan*, Gino Fogliati, Dennis Fowler*, Sam Gebrael, Ray Gerrie, Don Graham*, Bert Hampstead*, Harry Hannaford*, Pat Hegarty, Ted Hellsten*, Austin Hoyle, Les Heath, Bob Henderson, Peter Hunter, J Hughes*, Wally Houghton*, Keith Jacobs*, John Jackson*, Steve Leslie, Cliff Madgwick*, Mick Manning, Peter Mortimer, Harold Matthews*, Chris Karas, David Kelly, Myles Kennedy*, Jack King, Mick Ko'Cass, Mick O'Keefe, Arthur McIlveen*, Tom Middleton*, Leo Neylon*, Tony Newell, Maurie O'Brien, Joe Palmer, Reg Patterson, Lyn Phillis, Ron Pursehouse, Roy Rawson, Eric Richardson*, John Robertson, Arthur Robinson, George Robinson*, Martin Ritter, Ron Ryan, Bob Siemsen, Dennis Simmons, Graham Simmons, H Skinner, John Stanton, Jack Tagg*, John Stapleton, Ken Stapleton, Jack Taylor*, Kevin Thatcher*, Colin Thew*, Ian Todd, Doug Vitnell*, Alan Watts, Bob Waterson, A Waterson, Athol Webster, Paul Wheelhouse, Ron Wicks, Billy Wise, Fred Woodbridge*, Stan Woodbridge*

*Deceased

Sub CommitteesFinance CommitteeJennie Webster (General Manager)

Judiciary CommitteeTony Beger (Chairman)Mick ManningSam Gebrael

Life Members CommitteeJohn Critchley (Chairman)Jennie Webster (General Manager)Mick ManningJohn Carrington

Sydney Combined Competition CommitteeJennie Webster (General Manager) – Balmain Representative

Rules CommitteePeter Mortimer (Chairman)Jennie Webster (General Manager)

Behaviour Management PanelChris Raheb (Chairman)John CritchleyMick ManningMick O'KeefePhillip TaylorBob Siemsen

Chairman

Patron

John Critchley

Mick Manning

Balmain PCYC Tony BignoldCarlingford Cougars Richard KellyConcord Burwood David DurbinDundas Shamrocks Bob SiemsenEnfield Federals Wes GebaraFive Dock RSL Nick SperanzaHoly Cross Rhinos Richard JonesLeichhardt Juniors Philip TaylorLeichhardt Wanderers Leoni BarnettNorth Ryde Hawks Brian JohnstonStrathfield Raiders Charlie KhalifehBalmain Referees Assn Scott Todd

Chris Karasis an accomplished Sydney sporting journalist and author who is entering his 30th year as Sports Editor of the award-winning suburban newspaper The Weekly Times.

He is the Balmain Tigers rugby league historian and a life member of both the Balmain Junior League and Leichhardt Wanderers Junior Rugby League Football Club.

At the age of 53, Chris has had a lifetime involvement with the game – representing the Balmain Tigers where he still has strong ties and chalking up over 40 years' experience in the Balmain Junior League as both a player and writer.

Chris is the author of the book “From Fraser to Farah: The History of Balmain Junior League 1908-2008” that was published during the rugby league Centenary season.

In 2011, he wrote the book “Friends for Life – The Leichhardt Wanderers Story” – a detailed history of one of Australia's longest-established sporting clubs.

Chris has also written the “History of Ryde Eastwood Hawks 1963-2013” a proud club that recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

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Many an NRL Coach has said over the years that less than 1% of Canterbury Bankstown, Julie junior league players ever make it to the big time, that is, the NRL. Luke from Western Suburbs In the past few years, Balmain has produced some incredible and Luke Curry from South players that have made their NRL debuts, Robbie Farah, Dene Sydney/Eastern Suburbs for Halatau, Aaron Woods, Curtis Sironen and Luke Brooks just to their hard work and passion name a few. This year another player joined those ranks, for the game.Carlingford Cougars Junior, Mitch Moses. For a junior league as

Another fantastic day was small as ours, that is an incredible feat and certainly one to be spent on the harbour for our proud of.Sportsman's Lunch and this

Together with Wests Tigers, a “Club Ambassador Program” was year we had plenty to initiated bringing Clubs together with the current NRL and NYC celebrate with the Blues winning the State of Origin Series. David players. The Program proved to be an incredible success with the Trodden CEO of NSWRL brought along the State of Origin Shield senior players embracing it and our junior clubs really benefitted and special guest, Phil Gould was fantastic company. Daryl from players who came along to training sessions and Brohman was our MC for the day and very entertaining. Clubs also presentations which allowed everyone to get to know them. raised a lot of money on the day.

The sense of community between our Clubs is something that I For the first time in a long time, we had to endure a cold, wet am personally proud of. Our Clubs compete against each other on Grand Final Day at Leichhardt Oval but that didn't dampen the game days with gusto and true sportsmanship and then happily spirits of all who attended. Grand Finals were played in 3 Divisions mix when we have social occasions and presentations and this is for all junior age groups and every game was very entertaining. We what builds and keeps a District strong. witnessed some great displays of sportsmanship throughout the

day.Our numbers remain steady with 139 teams with over 2,600 players and officials. Clubs have worked hard to ensure all of their Every year Sydney Markets provide fresh fruit to every player officials are correctly accredited and this is through the assistance which is very gratefully received. This is a significant contribution of our Coateshire sponsorship which assists our coaches, trainers and we love the healthy options!and administrators to update their accreditations at no cost. We

Along with the generous sponsorship from Coateshire 13 15 52, are sincerely grateful for the incredible support of Coateshire 13 15 every player competing in the Grand Finals received an “enviro” 52 over the past five years. bag which included pens, notepads, sun-screen and pencil cases.

Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club who have been so generous The joint Balmain Tigers Football Club and Balmain Junior League assisting with our insurance program, took our relationship to Annual Awards Night on Friday 12th September held at the Ryde another level in 2014 to become a Major Sponsor of the League Eastwood Leagues Club was a great night and a wonderful way to increasing the support to cover every player from 4yrs to A Grade celebrate the highs of the season. My sincere thanks to Mick as well as every official. This is a very significant jump in support Campbell for being a superb MC.for which we are sincerely grateful. We hope this relationship will

endure long into the future. The Leagues Club continues to My heartfelt thanks go to all of the Volunteers in the District who support very generously our Junior League Clubs and Referee's so freely give their time to junior sport. We simply cannot operate Association. without their help. All clubs have their special volunteers and on

behalf of them, I would like to say a sincere 'thank you' for all you Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club is the venue for our District do for your Clubs and the District.meetings and of course our end of year Presentation functions.I would like to make a special mention of June and Barry Maguire, Some of the season highlightsNorma Walters and Renee Simpson who go above and beyond for

• Mitch Moses making his NRL debut. both the Balmain Tigers and the Balmain Junior League. I deeply appreciate all you do for us.

• Moses Suli and Ryan Papenhuyzen selected into the NSW U16s team

• Ryan Papenhuyzen named Harold Matthews Player of the Year

• Bayley Sironen selected to the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team

All Clubs strongly supported the McGrath Foundation and this event has become a highlight on our calendar.

Districts struggle at times in different age groups when players reach international age and this is where the Sydney Combined Competition comes into its own.

With Districts forming the Sydney Combined Competition, this allows the Committee to offer different levels of competition to cater to every standard of player. The SCC continues to grow and it is a testament to the Districts involved to find a way to make it work so well. My thanks to Stuart Stanton from the NSWRL Academy as Competition Manager, to Cathy Crowe, Chris Books and Mitchell Sim from St George, Kevin Shanahan from

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To our hardworking NRL Game Development Officers, Adam many clubs and individuals have benefitted from his love of the Hellyer and Ben James, thank you for all the work you do in District and the young kids who play the game. We are sincerely endeavouring to secure registrations from the school yard. Both of indebted to him.you are hardworking and very dedicated and we are lucky to have

Our Chairman John Critchley does an enormous amount of work you with our District.for our District. He has a wonderful sense of fairness and his

The Junior League Board of Directors work so hard for the District integrity second to none. John instils confidence in our Clubs with and continually strive to improve our League. I would like to thank his leadership and open communication. I thank John deeply for them sincerely for their support and professionalism. On behalf of his support and wisdom and look forward to working with him the BDJRL Board, our thanks go to Danny Stapleton, Director of again in 2015. the District Club who attends our Board meetings and contributes

We may only be small in numbers but Balmain Junior League has so well. Danny is still a coach in the League and has a deep achieved so many goals over the years and everyone in the District understanding of the issues that face junior leagues. I would also has contributed to that success.like to thank Balmain Tigers Chairman, Dr Leslie Glen for his

enduring support of the Junior League and of course, Martina Kelly for her assistance throughout the year.

The Balmain Referee's Association provides wonderful support to our Clubs and my appreciation goes to President, Scott Todd and Referee Manager, Tony Beger.

Congratulations to Mitch Lewis who administered excellent Junior Rep and Player Development Programs as well as providing strong guidance to our Coaching Coordinators.

Jennie WebsterMy grateful thanks to Grant Mayer, CEO of Wests Tigers who is General Manager always very supportive of me and our Junior League and it is very Balmain District Junior Rugby Leaguemuch appreciated.

Words cannot express the generosity of our Patron, Mick Manning - it is legendary. Mick's service to the District is incredible and

Cougars Juniors at the Annual Mango Auctions

Aida Catalano and Leoni Barnett

at the Women in League Workshop

Grand final fun from a

North Ryde Hawks Supporter

Holy Cross minis

Up and Coming Junior Referee Makayla White

Darryl with U8s Yellow

Many an NRL Coach has said over the years that less than 1% of Canterbury Bankstown, Julie junior league players ever make it to the big time, that is, the NRL. Luke from Western Suburbs In the past few years, Balmain has produced some incredible and Luke Curry from South players that have made their NRL debuts, Robbie Farah, Dene Sydney/Eastern Suburbs for Halatau, Aaron Woods, Curtis Sironen and Luke Brooks just to their hard work and passion name a few. This year another player joined those ranks, for the game.Carlingford Cougars Junior, Mitch Moses. For a junior league as

Another fantastic day was small as ours, that is an incredible feat and certainly one to be spent on the harbour for our proud of.Sportsman's Lunch and this

Together with Wests Tigers, a “Club Ambassador Program” was year we had plenty to initiated bringing Clubs together with the current NRL and NYC celebrate with the Blues winning the State of Origin Series. David players. The Program proved to be an incredible success with the Trodden CEO of NSWRL brought along the State of Origin Shield senior players embracing it and our junior clubs really benefitted and special guest, Phil Gould was fantastic company. Daryl from players who came along to training sessions and Brohman was our MC for the day and very entertaining. Clubs also presentations which allowed everyone to get to know them. raised a lot of money on the day.

The sense of community between our Clubs is something that I For the first time in a long time, we had to endure a cold, wet am personally proud of. Our Clubs compete against each other on Grand Final Day at Leichhardt Oval but that didn't dampen the game days with gusto and true sportsmanship and then happily spirits of all who attended. Grand Finals were played in 3 Divisions mix when we have social occasions and presentations and this is for all junior age groups and every game was very entertaining. We what builds and keeps a District strong. witnessed some great displays of sportsmanship throughout the

day.Our numbers remain steady with 139 teams with over 2,600 players and officials. Clubs have worked hard to ensure all of their Every year Sydney Markets provide fresh fruit to every player officials are correctly accredited and this is through the assistance which is very gratefully received. This is a significant contribution of our Coateshire sponsorship which assists our coaches, trainers and we love the healthy options!and administrators to update their accreditations at no cost. We

Along with the generous sponsorship from Coateshire 13 15 52, are sincerely grateful for the incredible support of Coateshire 13 15 every player competing in the Grand Finals received an “enviro” 52 over the past five years. bag which included pens, notepads, sun-screen and pencil cases.

Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club who have been so generous The joint Balmain Tigers Football Club and Balmain Junior League assisting with our insurance program, took our relationship to Annual Awards Night on Friday 12th September held at the Ryde another level in 2014 to become a Major Sponsor of the League Eastwood Leagues Club was a great night and a wonderful way to increasing the support to cover every player from 4yrs to A Grade celebrate the highs of the season. My sincere thanks to Mick as well as every official. This is a very significant jump in support Campbell for being a superb MC.for which we are sincerely grateful. We hope this relationship will

endure long into the future. The Leagues Club continues to My heartfelt thanks go to all of the Volunteers in the District who support very generously our Junior League Clubs and Referee's so freely give their time to junior sport. We simply cannot operate Association. without their help. All clubs have their special volunteers and on

behalf of them, I would like to say a sincere 'thank you' for all you Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club is the venue for our District do for your Clubs and the District.meetings and of course our end of year Presentation functions.I would like to make a special mention of June and Barry Maguire, Some of the season highlightsNorma Walters and Renee Simpson who go above and beyond for

• Mitch Moses making his NRL debut. both the Balmain Tigers and the Balmain Junior League. I deeply appreciate all you do for us.

• Moses Suli and Ryan Papenhuyzen selected into the NSW U16s team

• Ryan Papenhuyzen named Harold Matthews Player of the Year

• Bayley Sironen selected to the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team

All Clubs strongly supported the McGrath Foundation and this event has become a highlight on our calendar.

Districts struggle at times in different age groups when players reach international age and this is where the Sydney Combined Competition comes into its own.

With Districts forming the Sydney Combined Competition, this allows the Committee to offer different levels of competition to cater to every standard of player. The SCC continues to grow and it is a testament to the Districts involved to find a way to make it work so well. My thanks to Stuart Stanton from the NSWRL Academy as Competition Manager, to Cathy Crowe, Chris Books and Mitchell Sim from St George, Kevin Shanahan from

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To our hardworking NRL Game Development Officers, Adam many clubs and individuals have benefitted from his love of the Hellyer and Ben James, thank you for all the work you do in District and the young kids who play the game. We are sincerely endeavouring to secure registrations from the school yard. Both of indebted to him.you are hardworking and very dedicated and we are lucky to have

Our Chairman John Critchley does an enormous amount of work you with our District.for our District. He has a wonderful sense of fairness and his

The Junior League Board of Directors work so hard for the District integrity second to none. John instils confidence in our Clubs with and continually strive to improve our League. I would like to thank his leadership and open communication. I thank John deeply for them sincerely for their support and professionalism. On behalf of his support and wisdom and look forward to working with him the BDJRL Board, our thanks go to Danny Stapleton, Director of again in 2015. the District Club who attends our Board meetings and contributes

We may only be small in numbers but Balmain Junior League has so well. Danny is still a coach in the League and has a deep achieved so many goals over the years and everyone in the District understanding of the issues that face junior leagues. I would also has contributed to that success.like to thank Balmain Tigers Chairman, Dr Leslie Glen for his

enduring support of the Junior League and of course, Martina Kelly for her assistance throughout the year.

The Balmain Referee's Association provides wonderful support to our Clubs and my appreciation goes to President, Scott Todd and Referee Manager, Tony Beger.

Congratulations to Mitch Lewis who administered excellent Junior Rep and Player Development Programs as well as providing strong guidance to our Coaching Coordinators.

Jennie WebsterMy grateful thanks to Grant Mayer, CEO of Wests Tigers who is General Manager always very supportive of me and our Junior League and it is very Balmain District Junior Rugby Leaguemuch appreciated.

Words cannot express the generosity of our Patron, Mick Manning - it is legendary. Mick's service to the District is incredible and

Cougars Juniors at the Annual Mango Auctions

Aida Catalano and Leoni Barnett

at the Women in League Workshop

Grand final fun from a

North Ryde Hawks Supporter

Holy Cross minis

Up and Coming Junior Referee Makayla White

Darryl with U8s Yellow

Major Sponsors

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Coateshire became the major sponsor of the Balmain District Junior Rugby League in 2010 and have continued their sponsorship through to 2014.

The sponsorship received is allocated to education within our District and affords every volunteer who is appointed to a role in their Club to be properly qualified and then accredited as a Coach, LeagueSafe Trainer, and Sports Trainer. We also encourage our Administrators to attend workshops at no charge and this is also through the generosity of our Coateshire sponsorship.

Coates Limited is Australia's largest equipment hire company with over 120 years experience in industry, supplying a wide variety of markets including Engineering and Building Construction and Maintenance, Mining and Resources, Manufacturing, Government and Events.

With over 200 branches and satellite locations with our own maintenance and transport capability, Coateshire is well positioned to satisfy the equipment hire needs of an ever increasing customer base

Coateshire NSW are proud to support the Balmain District Junior Rugby League.

www.coateshire.com.au

RYDE EASTWOOD Football and Leagues Clubs have been loyal sponsors of the Balmain Junior League for over 50 years.

The Hawks, who celebrated their Jubilee in 2013, are a club steeped in tradition and were regarded as the 'undisputed kings of semi-professional football.'

The original 1963 Ryde Eastwood Hawks competed in the inaugural Inter District first grade competition and in 1964 were part of the re-named NSWRL Second Division.

In 2005 the club began a partnership with the Balmain Tigers in the NSW Premier League and NSW Cup up until the 2014 season.

For five decades they have supported local junior clubs participating in the Balmain Junior League.

In 2014 The Leagues Club became a Major Sponsor of the entire Balmain Junior League by sponsoring the District for the cost of the Gow Gates Insurance Program.

The generosity of the Football Club and Leagues Club towards the children and families in the District has been nothing short of outstanding and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship into the future.

Proud Major Sponsor of the Balmain District Junior

Rugby League

Major Sponsors

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Keith Aggett - President

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I would personally like to thank the ball boys, Harold Matthews HAROLD MATTHEWSand S G Ball, for the way they conducted themselves throughout

This squad showed real promise from day one and we all thought the season, it was an absolute pleasure. I would also like to thank they would give the competition a shake-up, which they did. They the ball boys for their assistance each and every week. It was a played some outstanding football, losing only one game in the pleasure to get to know you all.season proper and making it to the semifinals, making everyone

As always, I hope that all of the players take the knowledge and proud. Congratulations on a great season.experience they have gained working with such experienced staff

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Michael Frain, Brett and use it in the future to reach their full potential as players and Wheelhouse, Peter Mortimer, Mitch Lewis, Glen Jeffery, Brett Eato, young men. Good luck to you all and I hope you reach all of your Luke McColl and George Abraham for the never ending personal goals in the future.dedication, commitment and effort you all showed during the

Congratulations to all of the Balmain players who gained selection year.in NSWRL Representative Teams, Schoolboy Representative teams,

Results: Wests Tigers NYC train-on, and the Wests Tigers CUBS at the conclusion of the Junior Rep. competition.Round 1 vs North Sydney won 38-4; Round 2 vs Cronulla won 22-

12; Round 3 vs Canterbury drew 8-8; Round 4 vs SWSAS won 64- Thank you to all the people who make it possible for the boys to 10; Round 5 lost 16-12; Round 6 vs Melbourne won 48-8; Round 7 train and play every week, I really don't know how to thank you all vs Roosters won 25-16; Round 8 vs Central Coast won 44-0; Round enough. Brian Murtagh, Paul Fletcher, Dilhan our Physio who kept 9 vs Illawarra won 58-0; Qualifying Final vs Penrith lost 24-22; Semi the boys on the field each week, our wonderful Leichhardt Oval Final vs Canterbury lost 20-16. volunteer staff (Barry Maguire, June Maguire, Norma Walters and

Renee Simpson) and our loyal parents and supporters for their S G BALL incredible encouragement throughout the season.

This squad was again an essentially unknown quantity, most I would also like to extend my condolences to those who have lost players improving each week which is what we hoped for. It was loved ones during the year.always going to be difficult defending back to back premierships

with the boys doing a great job to make it to the semifinals. Finally, a special thank you, as always to Paul Sironen, Mitch Lewis, John Stapleton and the Balmain Football Club Board for the never Thank you to Mat Head, Pat Gibson, Liam Roach, Bob Cooper, Wally ending help, support and guidance they give at all times.Carpenter, and Bruce Hammond for the unending dedication and

effort shown during the year. You all did a wonderful job and your Another great season for our wonderful Club!commitment never wavered. I would also like to thank Mitch Lewis for helping out on the side-line each week.

Results: Lyn PhillisDistrict Rep. SecretaryRound 1 vs North Sydney won 22-18; Round 2 vs Cronulla lost 30-

18; Round 3 vs Canterbury won 19-18; Round 4 vs Perth won 40-28; Round 5 vs Manly lost 46-10; Round 6 vs Melbourne won 36-24; Round 7 vs Roosters won 28-24; Round 8 vs Central Coast won 32-12; Round 9 vs Illawarra won 30-0; Qualifying Final vs Melbourne won 30-28; Semi Final vs South Sydney lost 20-16.

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NRL Game Development Report

Balmain Primary Schools Report2014 has been a very successful year for the Balmain Primary School area. Back in February we took the Wests Tigers First Grade players to 25 schools in the area to talk about the NRL's initiative of “Tackle Bullying”. The message was well received in schools resulting in an increased number of schools participating in NRL programs throughout 2014.

We introduced some new initiatives in 2014 the first of which was a “Development Day” for Stage 2 and 3 students where schools completed the NRL Backyard program over the course of a day which created a great atmosphere for students and teachers alike.

A Development Day was also introduced for Early Stage 1/ Stage 1 (K – 2) Similar to the Stage 2 and 3 Day the NRL Backyard League Infants program was run over the course of a day.

Both initiatives were very well received by students and teachers as well as NRL staff and will become a big focus in 2015.

During term 3 and 4, we ran our Stage 2 and 3 (Year 3 – 6) Backyard League programs with a big increase in schools participating in previous years which was also the case for our Early Stage 1/ Stage 1 program.

We held 3 Balmain League Tag Gala Days during Term 4 at Meadowbank Park, Timbrell Park and Wentworth Park with 95 teams participating in the 3 events. These days were non - competitive with each team playing at least 5 games on the day.

All students participating in any of our programs (including the Development Days) received a Wests Tigers bag comprising of a Rugby League Ball, NRL Sticker, and letter to the parents explaining the Program we've run.

Included in the letter are details for their nearest junior league club. They also receive a junior league poster with all of the BDJRL contacts, a set of NRL playing cards, squishy ball, magnet and NRL bag tag.

Hopefully we will start to see an increase in junior league numbers for 2015 with the work we have done in the Balmain area throughout 2014.

Adam HellyerGame Development Officer – Metroahellyer@nrl.com.au

As always, recognition must go to the many people who make it possible for the teams to take the field every week. Thank you to the Balmain Tigers Football Club, the Junior League Board, our major sponsors Tigers Five Dock and Sydney Markets, Ryde Eastwood Football and Leagues Club, Australian Power & Gas, DTS, Blades, Griffin Air Conditioning for the outstanding support provided during the 2014 Representative season.

2014 District Rep. Secretary’s Report

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I would personally like to thank the ball boys, Harold Matthews HAROLD MATTHEWSand S G Ball, for the way they conducted themselves throughout

This squad showed real promise from day one and we all thought the season, it was an absolute pleasure. I would also like to thank they would give the competition a shake-up, which they did. They the ball boys for their assistance each and every week. It was a played some outstanding football, losing only one game in the pleasure to get to know you all.season proper and making it to the semifinals, making everyone

As always, I hope that all of the players take the knowledge and proud. Congratulations on a great season.experience they have gained working with such experienced staff

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Michael Frain, Brett and use it in the future to reach their full potential as players and Wheelhouse, Peter Mortimer, Mitch Lewis, Glen Jeffery, Brett Eato, young men. Good luck to you all and I hope you reach all of your Luke McColl and George Abraham for the never ending personal goals in the future.dedication, commitment and effort you all showed during the

Congratulations to all of the Balmain players who gained selection year.in NSWRL Representative Teams, Schoolboy Representative teams,

Results: Wests Tigers NYC train-on, and the Wests Tigers CUBS at the conclusion of the Junior Rep. competition.Round 1 vs North Sydney won 38-4; Round 2 vs Cronulla won 22-

12; Round 3 vs Canterbury drew 8-8; Round 4 vs SWSAS won 64- Thank you to all the people who make it possible for the boys to 10; Round 5 lost 16-12; Round 6 vs Melbourne won 48-8; Round 7 train and play every week, I really don't know how to thank you all vs Roosters won 25-16; Round 8 vs Central Coast won 44-0; Round enough. Brian Murtagh, Paul Fletcher, Dilhan our Physio who kept 9 vs Illawarra won 58-0; Qualifying Final vs Penrith lost 24-22; Semi the boys on the field each week, our wonderful Leichhardt Oval Final vs Canterbury lost 20-16. volunteer staff (Barry Maguire, June Maguire, Norma Walters and

Renee Simpson) and our loyal parents and supporters for their S G BALL incredible encouragement throughout the season.

This squad was again an essentially unknown quantity, most I would also like to extend my condolences to those who have lost players improving each week which is what we hoped for. It was loved ones during the year.always going to be difficult defending back to back premierships

with the boys doing a great job to make it to the semifinals. Finally, a special thank you, as always to Paul Sironen, Mitch Lewis, John Stapleton and the Balmain Football Club Board for the never Thank you to Mat Head, Pat Gibson, Liam Roach, Bob Cooper, Wally ending help, support and guidance they give at all times.Carpenter, and Bruce Hammond for the unending dedication and

effort shown during the year. You all did a wonderful job and your Another great season for our wonderful Club!commitment never wavered. I would also like to thank Mitch Lewis for helping out on the side-line each week.

Results: Lyn PhillisDistrict Rep. SecretaryRound 1 vs North Sydney won 22-18; Round 2 vs Cronulla lost 30-

18; Round 3 vs Canterbury won 19-18; Round 4 vs Perth won 40-28; Round 5 vs Manly lost 46-10; Round 6 vs Melbourne won 36-24; Round 7 vs Roosters won 28-24; Round 8 vs Central Coast won 32-12; Round 9 vs Illawarra won 30-0; Qualifying Final vs Melbourne won 30-28; Semi Final vs South Sydney lost 20-16.

132014 105th Annual Report

NRL Game Development Report

Balmain Primary Schools Report2014 has been a very successful year for the Balmain Primary School area. Back in February we took the Wests Tigers First Grade players to 25 schools in the area to talk about the NRL's initiative of “Tackle Bullying”. The message was well received in schools resulting in an increased number of schools participating in NRL programs throughout 2014.

We introduced some new initiatives in 2014 the first of which was a “Development Day” for Stage 2 and 3 students where schools completed the NRL Backyard program over the course of a day which created a great atmosphere for students and teachers alike.

A Development Day was also introduced for Early Stage 1/ Stage 1 (K – 2) Similar to the Stage 2 and 3 Day the NRL Backyard League Infants program was run over the course of a day.

Both initiatives were very well received by students and teachers as well as NRL staff and will become a big focus in 2015.

During term 3 and 4, we ran our Stage 2 and 3 (Year 3 – 6) Backyard League programs with a big increase in schools participating in previous years which was also the case for our Early Stage 1/ Stage 1 program.

We held 3 Balmain League Tag Gala Days during Term 4 at Meadowbank Park, Timbrell Park and Wentworth Park with 95 teams participating in the 3 events. These days were non - competitive with each team playing at least 5 games on the day.

All students participating in any of our programs (including the Development Days) received a Wests Tigers bag comprising of a Rugby League Ball, NRL Sticker, and letter to the parents explaining the Program we've run.

Included in the letter are details for their nearest junior league club. They also receive a junior league poster with all of the BDJRL contacts, a set of NRL playing cards, squishy ball, magnet and NRL bag tag.

Hopefully we will start to see an increase in junior league numbers for 2015 with the work we have done in the Balmain area throughout 2014.

Adam HellyerGame Development Officer – Metroahellyer@nrl.com.au

As always, recognition must go to the many people who make it possible for the teams to take the field every week. Thank you to the Balmain Tigers Football Club, the Junior League Board, our major sponsors Tigers Five Dock and Sydney Markets, Ryde Eastwood Football and Leagues Club, Australian Power & Gas, DTS, Blades, Griffin Air Conditioning for the outstanding support provided during the 2014 Representative season.

NRL Game Development Report

Balmain Secondary Report2014 was a huge year for Rugby League in Balmain High Schools which saw 16 schools participating in the Community Carnival, a gala day or Backyard League program.

2014 Community Carnival

The theme of this year's NRL Community Carnival was Tackle Bullying. NRL Game Development took this important health message to seven high schools and over 750 students during the February school blitz. Each Development Officer was accompanied by several Wests Tigers players at each assembly visit. The players helped the students develop strategies to identify, deal with and report bullying. They also spoke of their junior rugby league experiences and promoted the local BDJRL clubs.

2014 Balmain All Schools

This year's Balmain All Schools Gala Day was a wonderful event played to a very high standard. High School teams gathered from across the region at St Luke's Park, Concord for a huge day of competitive rugby league. The winners of each division from this year's carnival are:

Under 13s – Holy Cross College

Under 14s – Holy Cross College

Under 15s – Strathfield South HS

These schools went on to represent the region at the NSW All Schools. The under 14s Holy Cross team played to their potential and progressed to the final but gallantly went down to a strong St Dominic's College.

2014 High School Clinics and Activities

After taking over from Vinh Tran in the role of Secondary School NRL Game Development Officer in May, there has been nonstop Rugby League activity in the Balmain region. Schools from across the area have continued their enthusiastic involvement through the NRL's Backyard League program. The three or five week program was enjoyed by nine high schools within the region resulting in thousands of Backyard League footballs being distributed to each participant. Accompanying the footballs was a Wests Tigers Pack for each participant which included a Wests Tigers poster, NRL sticker, pencil case, fridge magnet, squishy footy and information promoting the local BDJRL club. Schools who participated in a Backyard League program this year were: Arden Anglican School, Domremy College, Marsden HS, Riverside Girls HS, Santa Sabina College, Strathfield Girls HS, St Patricks Marist College – Dundas, Sydney Secondary College Balmain.

In closing, I must thank a number of people for their efforts throughout the year who have contributed to the success of the game in Balmain this year. Adam Hellyer has done a wonderful job in his first year in the primary school position giving thousands of younger students across the region the chance to enjoy rugby league. Also Mark Madden, Joseph Nakhoul and Brandon Frison for being our trusted NRL casual staff members, without them Adam and I would not have been able to engage anywhere near as many students in our great game. Lastly, and most importantly, to Jennie Webster for her tireless work keeping the Balmain Junior Rugby League strong and thriving.

Ben JamesGame Development Officer – Metrobjames@nrl.com.au

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Jack King

JACK KING – Balmain Junior League's longest active life member – Jack was elected to the Balmain Junior League management has been awarded life membership of the NSW Rugby League. committee in 1952 and appointed judiciary secretary for seven

years.The Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart can boast an amazing 65 year involvement with rugby league and was chuffed to receive He was made a life member of the Balmain Junior League in 1959, his life membership pin from NSWRL chairman Dr George Peponis the same year he obtained life membership of the Wanderers club.and former Balmain and ARL chairman John Chalk at a special

Jack was a selector for Balmain's champion 1959 Presidents Cup presentation at North Ryde Golf Club.team and the 1957 squad that finished runners up to Reg Gasnier's

Small in stature, Jack is one of the biggest names to come out of St George outfit at the SCG.the Leichhardt Wanderers and Ryde Eastwood Leagues and

When the King family moved to Gladesville, he was approached by Football Club movement.an official of a new club (Ryde-Eastwood) being formed to play

He has proved a tyro for the Hawks where he devotes all his time Second Division rugby league that was seeking officials.as a long serving Football Club and Leagues Club director.

At the first annual meeting he was elected treasurer for the 1964 Jack has established something of a record in life memberships. season.

He now has five of them — life membership of the Balmain Junior He was also a long time president and assistant secretary of the League, Leichhardt Wanderers JRLFC, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Hawks Football Club (18 years in each role) and past winner of the Club, Ryde-Eastwood Football Club and NSWRL. Tom Bellew Medal for services to NSW Rugby League.

Jack's association with the Ryde Eastwood Football Club dates Jack — who was president of the Metropolitan League during the back to 1964 when he joined as a foundation director and held the 1970s — coached Holy Cross College Ryde for nine years and both positions of treasurer, assistant secretary and president as well as the Gladesville Bowling & Sports and North Ryde Junior Rugby managing the Hawks to numerous premierships. League clubs.

He started his administrative career with Leichhardt Wanderers in He was awarded an Australian Sports Medal for outstanding 1950 as an ambulance officer - having been in the St John service to rugby league and a Centenary Medal for his Ambulance Brigade from the ages of 14 to 17 - and spent 13 contribution to Australian society and government in 2001 — the seasons with the famous club. 100th anniversary of Federation.

“I was approached by a couple of Wanderers footballers, who lived Today, Jack is still an active director on both the Ryde Eastwood in the same street, to take on the role of first aid officer” reflected Leagues and Football Club boards with strong links to the Balmain Jack, who grew up in the inner city suburb of Glebe. Junior League.

In 1951 he was elected to the Wanderers' committee and in 1952 A perpetual trophy in Jack's name is awarded each season to the became assistant secretary, a position he held until the end of the Balmain Junior League's U/16 Player of the Year.1963 season.

Evergreen Jack bestowed with life membership of NSWRL

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Jack is pictured with Tigers’ greats Keith Barnes, Paul Sironen and Tim Brasher, Balmain Football Club chairman, Dr Leslie Glen, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Cub President and NSWRL life member Keith Aggett and Tigers’ personality Ron Ryan

NRL Game Development Report

Balmain Secondary Report2014 was a huge year for Rugby League in Balmain High Schools which saw 16 schools participating in the Community Carnival, a gala day or Backyard League program.

2014 Community Carnival

The theme of this year's NRL Community Carnival was Tackle Bullying. NRL Game Development took this important health message to seven high schools and over 750 students during the February school blitz. Each Development Officer was accompanied by several Wests Tigers players at each assembly visit. The players helped the students develop strategies to identify, deal with and report bullying. They also spoke of their junior rugby league experiences and promoted the local BDJRL clubs.

2014 Balmain All Schools

This year's Balmain All Schools Gala Day was a wonderful event played to a very high standard. High School teams gathered from across the region at St Luke's Park, Concord for a huge day of competitive rugby league. The winners of each division from this year's carnival are:

Under 13s – Holy Cross College

Under 14s – Holy Cross College

Under 15s – Strathfield South HS

These schools went on to represent the region at the NSW All Schools. The under 14s Holy Cross team played to their potential and progressed to the final but gallantly went down to a strong St Dominic's College.

2014 High School Clinics and Activities

After taking over from Vinh Tran in the role of Secondary School NRL Game Development Officer in May, there has been nonstop Rugby League activity in the Balmain region. Schools from across the area have continued their enthusiastic involvement through the NRL's Backyard League program. The three or five week program was enjoyed by nine high schools within the region resulting in thousands of Backyard League footballs being distributed to each participant. Accompanying the footballs was a Wests Tigers Pack for each participant which included a Wests Tigers poster, NRL sticker, pencil case, fridge magnet, squishy footy and information promoting the local BDJRL club. Schools who participated in a Backyard League program this year were: Arden Anglican School, Domremy College, Marsden HS, Riverside Girls HS, Santa Sabina College, Strathfield Girls HS, St Patricks Marist College – Dundas, Sydney Secondary College Balmain.

In closing, I must thank a number of people for their efforts throughout the year who have contributed to the success of the game in Balmain this year. Adam Hellyer has done a wonderful job in his first year in the primary school position giving thousands of younger students across the region the chance to enjoy rugby league. Also Mark Madden, Joseph Nakhoul and Brandon Frison for being our trusted NRL casual staff members, without them Adam and I would not have been able to engage anywhere near as many students in our great game. Lastly, and most importantly, to Jennie Webster for her tireless work keeping the Balmain Junior Rugby League strong and thriving.

Ben JamesGame Development Officer – Metrobjames@nrl.com.au

14 2014 105th Annual Report

Jack King

JACK KING – Balmain Junior League's longest active life member – Jack was elected to the Balmain Junior League management has been awarded life membership of the NSW Rugby League. committee in 1952 and appointed judiciary secretary for seven

years.The Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart can boast an amazing 65 year involvement with rugby league and was chuffed to receive He was made a life member of the Balmain Junior League in 1959, his life membership pin from NSWRL chairman Dr George Peponis the same year he obtained life membership of the Wanderers club.and former Balmain and ARL chairman John Chalk at a special

Jack was a selector for Balmain's champion 1959 Presidents Cup presentation at North Ryde Golf Club.team and the 1957 squad that finished runners up to Reg Gasnier's

Small in stature, Jack is one of the biggest names to come out of St George outfit at the SCG.the Leichhardt Wanderers and Ryde Eastwood Leagues and

When the King family moved to Gladesville, he was approached by Football Club movement.an official of a new club (Ryde-Eastwood) being formed to play

He has proved a tyro for the Hawks where he devotes all his time Second Division rugby league that was seeking officials.as a long serving Football Club and Leagues Club director.

At the first annual meeting he was elected treasurer for the 1964 Jack has established something of a record in life memberships. season.

He now has five of them — life membership of the Balmain Junior He was also a long time president and assistant secretary of the League, Leichhardt Wanderers JRLFC, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Hawks Football Club (18 years in each role) and past winner of the Club, Ryde-Eastwood Football Club and NSWRL. Tom Bellew Medal for services to NSW Rugby League.

Jack's association with the Ryde Eastwood Football Club dates Jack — who was president of the Metropolitan League during the back to 1964 when he joined as a foundation director and held the 1970s — coached Holy Cross College Ryde for nine years and both positions of treasurer, assistant secretary and president as well as the Gladesville Bowling & Sports and North Ryde Junior Rugby managing the Hawks to numerous premierships. League clubs.

He started his administrative career with Leichhardt Wanderers in He was awarded an Australian Sports Medal for outstanding 1950 as an ambulance officer - having been in the St John service to rugby league and a Centenary Medal for his Ambulance Brigade from the ages of 14 to 17 - and spent 13 contribution to Australian society and government in 2001 — the seasons with the famous club. 100th anniversary of Federation.

“I was approached by a couple of Wanderers footballers, who lived Today, Jack is still an active director on both the Ryde Eastwood in the same street, to take on the role of first aid officer” reflected Leagues and Football Club boards with strong links to the Balmain Jack, who grew up in the inner city suburb of Glebe. Junior League.

In 1951 he was elected to the Wanderers' committee and in 1952 A perpetual trophy in Jack's name is awarded each season to the became assistant secretary, a position he held until the end of the Balmain Junior League's U/16 Player of the Year.1963 season.

Evergreen Jack bestowed with life membership of NSWRL

152014 105th Annual Report

Jack is pictured with Tigers’ greats Keith Barnes, Paul Sironen and Tim Brasher, Balmain Football Club chairman, Dr Leslie Glen, Ryde Eastwood Leagues Cub President and NSWRL life member Keith Aggett and Tigers’ personality Ron Ryan

Events

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St Patricks / Dundas Shamrocks Jubilee DinnerST PATRICKS/Dundas Shamrocks JRLFC celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 at a Jubilee Reunion Dinner at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Pictured with MC Joel Caine are former junior products John Muggleton, Mark O'Neill, Curtis Sironen and Wests Tigers' U/20s coach Andrew Webster with long serving Shamrocks' president Bob Siemsen and assistant secretary Alex Siemsen; Balmain Junior League Operations Manager Jennie Webster and Shamrocks' volunteers Rachael Prior, Melinda Watson and Darnell Milford. Absent: Maria Rennie.

Trip Down Memory Lane ST PATRICKS Dundas Shamrocks products Andrew Webster, Curtis Sironen, John Muggleton and Mark O'Neill reminisced about their early years in the Balmain Junior League at the Club's 50th Anniversary Dinner at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club in July.

Balmain Juniors celebrate NSW Origin triumphMEDIA personalities Phil Gould and Darryl Brohman were special guests at Balmain Junior League's annual Sportsman's Luncheon Cruise hosted by Joe and Rose Elias and their All Occasion Cruises team on board the Bella Vista. They are pictured with Ryde Eastwood Football Club chairman Malcolm Chapple and Balmain JL chairman John Critchley (holding State of Origin trophy won by the NSW Blues in 2014), Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club directors Jack King and Jim McClymont, NSWRL Chief Executive Officer David Trodden, BJL patron Mick Manning, Wests Tigers' premiership-winning forward Mark O'Neill and Will MacArthur of Gowgates. Trodden, the former Balmain and Wests Tigers chairman, brought along the coveted Origin trophy - much to the delight of the army of Blues' supporters in attendance.

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Ryan PapenhuyzenOUTSTANDING Balmain fullback prospect Ryan Papenhuyzen is congratulated by rugby league great Brad Fittler after being named the 2014 NSWRL Harold Matthews Cup U/16 Player of the Year at the Brad Fittler Medal Night at Curzon Hall in Marsfield.

Tigers Life Members Reunion LunchFORMER Balmain Police Boys identities George Stone, Peter Duffy, Tony Angelini, Billy Wise and Keith Aggett caught up at the Tigers' Life Members Reunion luncheon at Tigers Five Dock. They are pictured with BJL stalwart Jack King.

Life Membership For Joe PalmerDUNDAS Shamrocks stalwart Joe Palmer was recognised for his yeoman service with life membership of the Balmain Junior League in 2014. Joe, who received the George Thompson Memorial Trophy in 2004. has worked tirelessly for the club for over 20 years in his roles as a Vice President, ground manager, coach and club delegate and is one of the district's longest serving officials. His contribution to the BJL has proved invaluable.

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St Patricks / Dundas Shamrocks Jubilee DinnerST PATRICKS/Dundas Shamrocks JRLFC celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014 at a Jubilee Reunion Dinner at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. Pictured with MC Joel Caine are former junior products John Muggleton, Mark O'Neill, Curtis Sironen and Wests Tigers' U/20s coach Andrew Webster with long serving Shamrocks' president Bob Siemsen and assistant secretary Alex Siemsen; Balmain Junior League Operations Manager Jennie Webster and Shamrocks' volunteers Rachael Prior, Melinda Watson and Darnell Milford. Absent: Maria Rennie.

Trip Down Memory Lane ST PATRICKS Dundas Shamrocks products Andrew Webster, Curtis Sironen, John Muggleton and Mark O'Neill reminisced about their early years in the Balmain Junior League at the Club's 50th Anniversary Dinner at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club in July.

Balmain Juniors celebrate NSW Origin triumphMEDIA personalities Phil Gould and Darryl Brohman were special guests at Balmain Junior League's annual Sportsman's Luncheon Cruise hosted by Joe and Rose Elias and their All Occasion Cruises team on board the Bella Vista. They are pictured with Ryde Eastwood Football Club chairman Malcolm Chapple and Balmain JL chairman John Critchley (holding State of Origin trophy won by the NSW Blues in 2014), Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club directors Jack King and Jim McClymont, NSWRL Chief Executive Officer David Trodden, BJL patron Mick Manning, Wests Tigers' premiership-winning forward Mark O'Neill and Will MacArthur of Gowgates. Trodden, the former Balmain and Wests Tigers chairman, brought along the coveted Origin trophy - much to the delight of the army of Blues' supporters in attendance.

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Ryan PapenhuyzenOUTSTANDING Balmain fullback prospect Ryan Papenhuyzen is congratulated by rugby league great Brad Fittler after being named the 2014 NSWRL Harold Matthews Cup U/16 Player of the Year at the Brad Fittler Medal Night at Curzon Hall in Marsfield.

Tigers Life Members Reunion LunchFORMER Balmain Police Boys identities George Stone, Peter Duffy, Tony Angelini, Billy Wise and Keith Aggett caught up at the Tigers' Life Members Reunion luncheon at Tigers Five Dock. They are pictured with BJL stalwart Jack King.

Life Membership For Joe PalmerDUNDAS Shamrocks stalwart Joe Palmer was recognised for his yeoman service with life membership of the Balmain Junior League in 2014. Joe, who received the George Thompson Memorial Trophy in 2004. has worked tirelessly for the club for over 20 years in his roles as a Vice President, ground manager, coach and club delegate and is one of the district's longest serving officials. His contribution to the BJL has proved invaluable.

Tigers Annual Awards Night

FROM a teak-tough first grade rugby league forward packing ever, and his continued presence at the Club ensures its survival,'' down against some of the greats of the game to a tireless Junior said Raheb.League ambassador - that's the fascinating journey for Strathfield

Khalifeh is a product of St Benedicts Auburn JRLFC in the Western Raiders' stalwart Charlie Khalifeh, winner of this year's George Suburbs Junior League and figured in six premiership-winning Thompson Memorial Volunteer of the Year Trophy. teams from the age of 13.

Hard working Charlie is a deserved winner of this prestigious He represented the Magpies in the Harold Matthews Cup (1977); award that perpetuates the memory of George Thompson, a great S.G Ball (1978-79) and Jersey Flegg Cup competitions but missed Tigers' administrator, who lost a brave battle with cancer in 1997.the 1980 season with a serious neck injury.

One of the most promising young forwards to make the grade at The highlight of his junior representative career was helping Wests Western Suburbs, Khalifeh went on to play a handful of first grade lift the Jersey Flegg trophy in 1981 - a team that featured the likes matches before injury curtailed his professional career in the late of Brett and Scott Gale, Michael Neil, John Cogger and Steve Ewer.1980s.He was blooded in the Magpies' Under 23s and reserve grade 'Big Charlie' is one out of the old school and upon retirement teams during that season and was named the club's Flegg Cup opted to give back to grassroots rugby league by linking with the Player of the Year - a tremendous achievement.fledgling Strathfield Raiders JRLFC.Charlie was a Year 12 student at Benedict College Auburn in 1981 Khalifeh was a founding member in 2006 and has proved the and packed down in the second row in his reserve grade debut backbone of the club - steering the Raiders in the right direction against Parramatta at Lidcombe Oval with prop Brian Cook - his with his tireless work behind the scenes.maths teacher at school!

A no-nonsense type of official, Charlie has coached the club to He recalled an amusing moment from that match.U/10 Div 1, U/11 and U/12 premierships; served as president from

2009 to 2012 and continues a ten year involvement as the Raiders' "On field I could call Brian by his nickname 'Cooky' but as soon as I delegate to the Balmain Junior League Board. stepped back into the dressing rooms it was 'Sir'," laughed Charlie.

Strathfield secretary Chris Raheb says Charlie is one of those rare The strapping Khalifeh realised a dream when he tasted first grade individuals that is not fazed by the impossibility of a task or the - playing against the likes of Steve Roach, Wayne Pearce, Ben Elias, size of the challenge to overcome. Kurt and Dane Sorensen, Geoff Bugden, Rod Reddy and Robert

Stone and described the experience as a "learning curve.""He simply rolls up his sleeve and digs in, he truly is an inspirational human being and leads from the front and by his Injury cut down his career and Charlie went on to join the NSW actions. Many of our volunteers that we have in the Club are only Police Force and devote his time to fostering juniors - including his there because of the leadership displayed by Charlie," added Chris. talented son Samuel - in the Balmain Junior League.

He is always the first one at the grounds to set up the fields and is "The game was so good to me as a youngster - I'd like to give back known for being a stern disciplinarian as a Ground Manager. and being involved with a club like Strathfield makes it all

worthwhile," he said."Quite often his roar could be heard in the Ground Managers tent if an offending trainer or coach has not accepted his very calm and correct directions."

"Charlie gives of his time readily and is generally one of the first to put his hand up for some task that the BJL might need help for.

"He has ensured that the Raiders are here today, stronger than

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Charlie Khalifeh accepts the George

Thompson Volunteer of the Year trophy from

Eileen Thompson and her daughter Vanessa.

Tigers Annual Awards Night

Club Persons Of The Year AwardBALMAIN Junior League's hardest working officials were recognised with the 17th annual Club Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Widely respected Balmain Junior League chairman John Critchley presented the 2014 awardees with their plaques at the Tigers' Annual Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

This year's recipients were: Lucy Patronaggio (Balmain PCYC); Kathy Landsown (Carlingford Cougars); Aida Catalano (Concord-Burwood); Melinda Watson (Dundas Shamrocks); Jacqui Tiberti (Enfield Federals); Karrie Pattingale (Five Dock RSL); Ron White (Holy Cross Rhinos); Daniela Mule (Leichhardt Juniors); Melinda Barnett (Leichhardt Wanderers); John Moujalli (North Ryde Hawks) and Charlie Khalifeh (Strathfield Raiders).

Junior Club ChampionsLEICHHARDT Wanderers underlined their depth of Mini and Mod League talent by snaring the 2014 BJL Junior Club Championship trophies. A proud president Craig Barnett and secretary Leoni Barnett are pictured displaying the awards.

Senior Club ChampionsDUNDAS Shamrocks president Bob Siemsen displays the BJL Senior Club Championship Trophy won by the green and golds in their Jubilee season.

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Tigers Annual Awards Night

FROM a teak-tough first grade rugby league forward packing ever, and his continued presence at the Club ensures its survival,'' down against some of the greats of the game to a tireless Junior said Raheb.League ambassador - that's the fascinating journey for Strathfield

Khalifeh is a product of St Benedicts Auburn JRLFC in the Western Raiders' stalwart Charlie Khalifeh, winner of this year's George Suburbs Junior League and figured in six premiership-winning Thompson Memorial Volunteer of the Year Trophy. teams from the age of 13.

Hard working Charlie is a deserved winner of this prestigious He represented the Magpies in the Harold Matthews Cup (1977); award that perpetuates the memory of George Thompson, a great S.G Ball (1978-79) and Jersey Flegg Cup competitions but missed Tigers' administrator, who lost a brave battle with cancer in 1997.the 1980 season with a serious neck injury.

One of the most promising young forwards to make the grade at The highlight of his junior representative career was helping Wests Western Suburbs, Khalifeh went on to play a handful of first grade lift the Jersey Flegg trophy in 1981 - a team that featured the likes matches before injury curtailed his professional career in the late of Brett and Scott Gale, Michael Neil, John Cogger and Steve Ewer.1980s.He was blooded in the Magpies' Under 23s and reserve grade 'Big Charlie' is one out of the old school and upon retirement teams during that season and was named the club's Flegg Cup opted to give back to grassroots rugby league by linking with the Player of the Year - a tremendous achievement.fledgling Strathfield Raiders JRLFC.Charlie was a Year 12 student at Benedict College Auburn in 1981 Khalifeh was a founding member in 2006 and has proved the and packed down in the second row in his reserve grade debut backbone of the club - steering the Raiders in the right direction against Parramatta at Lidcombe Oval with prop Brian Cook - his with his tireless work behind the scenes.maths teacher at school!

A no-nonsense type of official, Charlie has coached the club to He recalled an amusing moment from that match.U/10 Div 1, U/11 and U/12 premierships; served as president from

2009 to 2012 and continues a ten year involvement as the Raiders' "On field I could call Brian by his nickname 'Cooky' but as soon as I delegate to the Balmain Junior League Board. stepped back into the dressing rooms it was 'Sir'," laughed Charlie.

Strathfield secretary Chris Raheb says Charlie is one of those rare The strapping Khalifeh realised a dream when he tasted first grade individuals that is not fazed by the impossibility of a task or the - playing against the likes of Steve Roach, Wayne Pearce, Ben Elias, size of the challenge to overcome. Kurt and Dane Sorensen, Geoff Bugden, Rod Reddy and Robert

Stone and described the experience as a "learning curve.""He simply rolls up his sleeve and digs in, he truly is an inspirational human being and leads from the front and by his Injury cut down his career and Charlie went on to join the NSW actions. Many of our volunteers that we have in the Club are only Police Force and devote his time to fostering juniors - including his there because of the leadership displayed by Charlie," added Chris. talented son Samuel - in the Balmain Junior League.

He is always the first one at the grounds to set up the fields and is "The game was so good to me as a youngster - I'd like to give back known for being a stern disciplinarian as a Ground Manager. and being involved with a club like Strathfield makes it all

worthwhile," he said."Quite often his roar could be heard in the Ground Managers tent if an offending trainer or coach has not accepted his very calm and correct directions."

"Charlie gives of his time readily and is generally one of the first to put his hand up for some task that the BJL might need help for.

"He has ensured that the Raiders are here today, stronger than

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Charlie Khalifeh accepts the George

Thompson Volunteer of the Year trophy from

Eileen Thompson and her daughter Vanessa.

Tigers Annual Awards Night

Club Persons Of The Year AwardBALMAIN Junior League's hardest working officials were recognised with the 17th annual Club Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Widely respected Balmain Junior League chairman John Critchley presented the 2014 awardees with their plaques at the Tigers' Annual Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

This year's recipients were: Lucy Patronaggio (Balmain PCYC); Kathy Landsown (Carlingford Cougars); Aida Catalano (Concord-Burwood); Melinda Watson (Dundas Shamrocks); Jacqui Tiberti (Enfield Federals); Karrie Pattingale (Five Dock RSL); Ron White (Holy Cross Rhinos); Daniela Mule (Leichhardt Juniors); Melinda Barnett (Leichhardt Wanderers); John Moujalli (North Ryde Hawks) and Charlie Khalifeh (Strathfield Raiders).

Junior Club ChampionsLEICHHARDT Wanderers underlined their depth of Mini and Mod League talent by snaring the 2014 BJL Junior Club Championship trophies. A proud president Craig Barnett and secretary Leoni Barnett are pictured displaying the awards.

Senior Club ChampionsDUNDAS Shamrocks president Bob Siemsen displays the BJL Senior Club Championship Trophy won by the green and golds in their Jubilee season.

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Tigers Annual Awards Night

Jack King TrophyUnder 16 Player Of The YearPROMISING Balmain fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has capped a memorable 2014 season by taking out two major awards.

The quick-stepping custodian was named the NSWRL Harold Matthews Cup U/16 Player of the Year for his stand out displays in the junior representative arena.

Past winners of the Jack King Trophy include: John Kaho (Burwood It was a fine achievement by the dashing cub who collected the United); Grant Benjamin (Leichhardt Juniors); Abe Allamaddine major junior representative award for his classy displays in the (Leichhardt Juniors); Ben Critchley (Five Dock RSL); Josh Jeffery NSWRL U/16 series.(Leichhardt Wanderers); Willie Tupou (Wanderers); Bronson

Papenhuyzen proved a real find at fullback for Balmain's Harold Harrison (Wanderers); Ewen Cameron (Wanderers); Nick Tice Matthews Cup team that reached the finals of the U/16 Junior Cup (Leichhardt Juniors); Daniel Casa (Holy Cross); Nathan Plummer competition - scoring 11 tries and booting 17 goals and a field (Holy Cross); Tim Bennetts (Carlingford Cougars); Drew Laing (Holy goal. Cross); Brodie Monroe (Five Dock RSL); Curtis Sironen (Dundas

Shamrocks); Andrew Kazzi (Wanderers); Peter Semaan (Enfield A fleet footed back with silky attacking skills, Papenhuyzen turned Federals); Pifeleti Pifeleti (Holy Cross) and Bradley Cincotta in sharp performances to help the Tigers finish in second spot after (Dundas Shamrocks).the 2014 preliminary rounds.

He was rewarded with a NSW jumper for the U/16 interstate challenge with Queensland at Suncorp Stadium during this year's Origin series.

Papenhuyzen developed his game under the astute coaching of Michael Frain and mentor Brett Wheelhouse and has caught the eye of senior Tigers' officials.

Ryan, an Australian U/18 touch football representative, is also the recipient of the Jack King Trophy for the best and fairest U/16 junior in the Balmain Junior League.

He was a member of the all-conquering Dundas team that dominated the NSWRL Combined Inner City U/16 Div 1 competition.

In August, Ryan spearheaded the Shamrocks' to a 26-10 Grand Final victory over Clovelly Crocodiles at Leichhardt Oval - creating havoc with his tricky step and raw speed to help the Balmain Juniors club bring home the trophy.

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Harry Quinlan Memorial TrophyHIS father Paul was a legendary Balmain and Kangaroos forward and elder brother Curtis is one of the shooting stars in the NRL - now 17 year old Bayley Sironen is a star in his own right.

Bayley scooped the trophies at the Tigers' annual Awards Night, picking up the Harry Quinlan Memorial Trophy for the best and fairest player in the Balmain S.G Ball team; being named Best Back and taking out the Scott Gale Memorial Leading Try Scorer award with nine tries.

The outstanding Holy Cross Rhinos junior etched his family name in the record books during 2014 when selected in the Australian Schoolboys rugby league squad to tour England and France in November-December.

A skilful back row forward or five eighth, Bayley followed in the footsteps of his famous dad Paul and older brother Curtis, who is now entrenched in the Wests Tigers' NRL team.

Paul Sironen, who was named in the Australian Schoolboys Team of the Century, is the first player to have two sons don the green and gold at schoolboy level.

The Tigers' great was a member of the 1983 national schoolboys side while eldest son Curtis, 21, represented Australia against New Zealand Schoolboys in 2011.

But in a cruel twist, Bayley was ruled out of the European sojourn after damaging a shoulder while playing for Holy Cross in a late season fixture.

In 1996, Herbie Rauter (Queanbeyan High) - who toured England with the inaugural Australian Schoolboys in 1972 - and son Ben Rauter (Erindale College ACT) became the first father-son pair to represent the Schoolboys.

Other father-son pairings to represent the Australian Schoolboys include Scott Czislowski (1979 Toowoomba) and Ben Czislowski (2000 Runcorn High); Robert Finch (1972 Maitland Boys High) and Brett Finch (1998 Erindale College); Steve Mullen (1979 Taree High) and Jarrod Mullen (2004-05 St Francis Xavier Hamilton) and Steve Carter (1987 Jamieson High) and Paul Carter (2010 Homebush Boys High).

Bayley earned selection after powerful performances for NSW Combined Catholic Colleges at the National Schoolboy Open Championships in Darwin.

He was one of the best on field when the Catholic Colleges toppled NSW CHS 19-10 in the title decider at Goodline Park, Palmerston.

The promising cub is the fifth Holy Cross College Ryde student to don the green and gold since elder brother Curtis in 2011 - joining After helping the Balmain S.G Ball side reach the finals of the Wests Tigers' stars Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses and hooker NSWRL U/18 Junior Cup competition, Bayley prepared for his first Bradley Deitz on a distinguished honour roll. overseas tour by training with the Wests Tigers' U/20s squad

before succumbing to a shoulder injury.There were more honours for the powerful cub when he skippered Holy Cross to an A Grade premiership in the Metropolitan Catholic New Tigers' NYC coach Brett Kimmorley is keen to blood the tyro in Colleges competition. Holden Cup during 2015.

Bayley led the way as Ryde edged out Marcellin College Randwick 18-16 in a thrilling Grand Final to bring home one of three MCC titles - including their first A Grade premiership in 82 years!

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Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jim McClymont presents Bayley Sironen with the Harry Quinlan Memorial U/18 S.G Ball Best & Fairest Award.

Tigers Annual Awards Night

Jack King TrophyUnder 16 Player Of The YearPROMISING Balmain fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has capped a memorable 2014 season by taking out two major awards.

The quick-stepping custodian was named the NSWRL Harold Matthews Cup U/16 Player of the Year for his stand out displays in the junior representative arena.

Past winners of the Jack King Trophy include: John Kaho (Burwood It was a fine achievement by the dashing cub who collected the United); Grant Benjamin (Leichhardt Juniors); Abe Allamaddine major junior representative award for his classy displays in the (Leichhardt Juniors); Ben Critchley (Five Dock RSL); Josh Jeffery NSWRL U/16 series.(Leichhardt Wanderers); Willie Tupou (Wanderers); Bronson

Papenhuyzen proved a real find at fullback for Balmain's Harold Harrison (Wanderers); Ewen Cameron (Wanderers); Nick Tice Matthews Cup team that reached the finals of the U/16 Junior Cup (Leichhardt Juniors); Daniel Casa (Holy Cross); Nathan Plummer competition - scoring 11 tries and booting 17 goals and a field (Holy Cross); Tim Bennetts (Carlingford Cougars); Drew Laing (Holy goal. Cross); Brodie Monroe (Five Dock RSL); Curtis Sironen (Dundas

Shamrocks); Andrew Kazzi (Wanderers); Peter Semaan (Enfield A fleet footed back with silky attacking skills, Papenhuyzen turned Federals); Pifeleti Pifeleti (Holy Cross) and Bradley Cincotta in sharp performances to help the Tigers finish in second spot after (Dundas Shamrocks).the 2014 preliminary rounds.

He was rewarded with a NSW jumper for the U/16 interstate challenge with Queensland at Suncorp Stadium during this year's Origin series.

Papenhuyzen developed his game under the astute coaching of Michael Frain and mentor Brett Wheelhouse and has caught the eye of senior Tigers' officials.

Ryan, an Australian U/18 touch football representative, is also the recipient of the Jack King Trophy for the best and fairest U/16 junior in the Balmain Junior League.

He was a member of the all-conquering Dundas team that dominated the NSWRL Combined Inner City U/16 Div 1 competition.

In August, Ryan spearheaded the Shamrocks' to a 26-10 Grand Final victory over Clovelly Crocodiles at Leichhardt Oval - creating havoc with his tricky step and raw speed to help the Balmain Juniors club bring home the trophy.

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Tigers Annual Awards Night

Harry Quinlan Memorial TrophyHIS father Paul was a legendary Balmain and Kangaroos forward and elder brother Curtis is one of the shooting stars in the NRL - now 17 year old Bayley Sironen is a star in his own right.

Bayley scooped the trophies at the Tigers' annual Awards Night, picking up the Harry Quinlan Memorial Trophy for the best and fairest player in the Balmain S.G Ball team; being named Best Back and taking out the Scott Gale Memorial Leading Try Scorer award with nine tries.

The outstanding Holy Cross Rhinos junior etched his family name in the record books during 2014 when selected in the Australian Schoolboys rugby league squad to tour England and France in November-December.

A skilful back row forward or five eighth, Bayley followed in the footsteps of his famous dad Paul and older brother Curtis, who is now entrenched in the Wests Tigers' NRL team.

Paul Sironen, who was named in the Australian Schoolboys Team of the Century, is the first player to have two sons don the green and gold at schoolboy level.

The Tigers' great was a member of the 1983 national schoolboys side while eldest son Curtis, 21, represented Australia against New Zealand Schoolboys in 2011.

But in a cruel twist, Bayley was ruled out of the European sojourn after damaging a shoulder while playing for Holy Cross in a late season fixture.

In 1996, Herbie Rauter (Queanbeyan High) - who toured England with the inaugural Australian Schoolboys in 1972 - and son Ben Rauter (Erindale College ACT) became the first father-son pair to represent the Schoolboys.

Other father-son pairings to represent the Australian Schoolboys include Scott Czislowski (1979 Toowoomba) and Ben Czislowski (2000 Runcorn High); Robert Finch (1972 Maitland Boys High) and Brett Finch (1998 Erindale College); Steve Mullen (1979 Taree High) and Jarrod Mullen (2004-05 St Francis Xavier Hamilton) and Steve Carter (1987 Jamieson High) and Paul Carter (2010 Homebush Boys High).

Bayley earned selection after powerful performances for NSW Combined Catholic Colleges at the National Schoolboy Open Championships in Darwin.

He was one of the best on field when the Catholic Colleges toppled NSW CHS 19-10 in the title decider at Goodline Park, Palmerston.

The promising cub is the fifth Holy Cross College Ryde student to don the green and gold since elder brother Curtis in 2011 - joining After helping the Balmain S.G Ball side reach the finals of the Wests Tigers' stars Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses and hooker NSWRL U/18 Junior Cup competition, Bayley prepared for his first Bradley Deitz on a distinguished honour roll. overseas tour by training with the Wests Tigers' U/20s squad

before succumbing to a shoulder injury.There were more honours for the powerful cub when he skippered Holy Cross to an A Grade premiership in the Metropolitan Catholic New Tigers' NYC coach Brett Kimmorley is keen to blood the tyro in Colleges competition. Holden Cup during 2015.

Bayley led the way as Ryde edged out Marcellin College Randwick 18-16 in a thrilling Grand Final to bring home one of three MCC titles - including their first A Grade premiership in 82 years!

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Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jim McClymont presents Bayley Sironen with the Harry Quinlan Memorial U/18 S.G Ball Best & Fairest Award.

Jan Carroll Memorial TrophyU/17 Player Of YearSTRONG running Concord-Burwood United forward Frank Tanginoa is the winner of the Jan Carroll Memorial Trophy for the district's Under 17 Player of the Year.

The powerful back rower is pictured receiving his trophy from Balmain Football Club director James Myatt at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Frank was a tower of strength for the Wolves in the NSW Combined Inner City U/17s competition with his bullocking runs and jarring defence a feature.

It was a season to savour for the strapping youngster, who played his early football with the Guildford club in the Parramatta Junior League.

A younger brother of current North Queensland and ex-Parramatta NRL forward Kelepi Tanginoa, fearless Frank has battled a knee injury which has hampered his progress with the 2015 Balmain S.G Ball U/18 team.

Tanginoa trained solidly with the Tigers' summer squad and produced a powerhouse effort in an U/17s representative trial against Newcastle before aggravating the injury.

A fully fit Frank shapes as a big weapon for Mathew Head's S.G Ball outfit in the club's U/18 Junior Cup finals charge.

Previous winners of the Jan Carroll Trophy include Solomon Haumono (Concord United), Chad Lee and Rhys Stevenson (Leichhardt Juniors); Josh Jeffery, Damien Braumann and Richard Ngawini (Wanderers), Matthew Mizzi and Sebastian Vourlos (Holy Cross), Kyle Lovett (Leichhardt Juniors), Daniel Vasek (Dundas Shamrocks); Alex Zarounas (Leichhardt Wanderers), Richard Coorey (Enfield Federals) and Jack Wheelhouse (Holy Cross).

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John Stapleton TrophyA Grade Player Of The YearFROM the West Yorkshire district of Stanningley to the inner west Sydney suburb of Five Dock – that is the route to success for Balmain Junior League's A Grade Player of the Year Ben Smith.

The talented English utility back was a deserved recipient of the John Stapleton Trophy and is pictured receiving the award from the former Balmain Football Club president at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Smith was a stand out for the Five Dock RSL Junior Rugby League Club in 2014 with consistent performances at five eighth and centre.

He led the Dockers to the finals of the NSW Combined Inner City A Reserve Grade competition where they were eliminated by St George club Arncliffe Scots and skippered the Balmain Open Age representative team for the Arthur Beetson Cup challenge against Eastern Suburbs.

Ben starred at five eighth in a 12-all draw with the Roosters at Leichhardt Oval and impressed with his flair and creativity out wide.

The team was coached by former Balmain, Gold Coast, South Sydney and St George half back Wes Patten and Dockers' mentor Rob Mason and featured several of his Five Dock team mates.

It has been a smooth transition to Australian style rugby league for the 28 year old import, who has made an impact these past two seasons since arriving from the Old Dart.

Ben has collected the Coach's Award, Best Back and Players' Player trophies for his power running and skilful displays and finished as Five Dock's leading try scorer in 2014.

His appointment as captain of the Combined Balmain representative squad was a just reward for determined efforts in the A Reserve Grade competition.

The athletic Smith has come a long way from his junior days as a second rower with Stanningley JRLFC.

Blessed with power, speed and vision he was converted into a centre/five eighth and hasn't looked back.

When Ben sought a move to Sydney, he was recommended to the Five Dock RSL club by former Dockers player Daniel Patrick.

Now he is saddling up for a third season, much to the delight of Five Dock officials and players.

Other Balmain A Grade Player of the Year recipients include Graham Pearce (Ryde Eastwood), Gary Braams (Sawdust), Grant Thomas (Balmain United), Peter Bingham (West Ryde-Denistone), Jason Banfield (Concord United), Frank Dunne, Craig Barnett, Robert Gerrie (Leichhardt Wanderers), Aaron Brown and Nathan Donato (Balmain United), Cameron Liddle and James Harradence (West Ryde-Denistone), Jason Tutt (Sawdust Storm), Joel Lacey (West Ryde-Denistone), Paul Wallace and Justin Williams (North Ryde), Damien Braumann (Leichhardt Juniors), John Kaho (Leichhardt Wanderers), Kelvin Weir (North Ryde), Michael Basan (Dundas Shamrocks), Steve Pont (Concord Burwood/North Ryde), Abdul Mohamad (Burwood/North Ryde) and Michael Zappia (Leichhardt Wanderers).

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Jan Carroll Memorial TrophyU/17 Player Of YearSTRONG running Concord-Burwood United forward Frank Tanginoa is the winner of the Jan Carroll Memorial Trophy for the district's Under 17 Player of the Year.

The powerful back rower is pictured receiving his trophy from Balmain Football Club director James Myatt at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Frank was a tower of strength for the Wolves in the NSW Combined Inner City U/17s competition with his bullocking runs and jarring defence a feature.

It was a season to savour for the strapping youngster, who played his early football with the Guildford club in the Parramatta Junior League.

A younger brother of current North Queensland and ex-Parramatta NRL forward Kelepi Tanginoa, fearless Frank has battled a knee injury which has hampered his progress with the 2015 Balmain S.G Ball U/18 team.

Tanginoa trained solidly with the Tigers' summer squad and produced a powerhouse effort in an U/17s representative trial against Newcastle before aggravating the injury.

A fully fit Frank shapes as a big weapon for Mathew Head's S.G Ball outfit in the club's U/18 Junior Cup finals charge.

Previous winners of the Jan Carroll Trophy include Solomon Haumono (Concord United), Chad Lee and Rhys Stevenson (Leichhardt Juniors); Josh Jeffery, Damien Braumann and Richard Ngawini (Wanderers), Matthew Mizzi and Sebastian Vourlos (Holy Cross), Kyle Lovett (Leichhardt Juniors), Daniel Vasek (Dundas Shamrocks); Alex Zarounas (Leichhardt Wanderers), Richard Coorey (Enfield Federals) and Jack Wheelhouse (Holy Cross).

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John Stapleton TrophyA Grade Player Of The YearFROM the West Yorkshire district of Stanningley to the inner west Sydney suburb of Five Dock – that is the route to success for Balmain Junior League's A Grade Player of the Year Ben Smith.

The talented English utility back was a deserved recipient of the John Stapleton Trophy and is pictured receiving the award from the former Balmain Football Club president at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Smith was a stand out for the Five Dock RSL Junior Rugby League Club in 2014 with consistent performances at five eighth and centre.

He led the Dockers to the finals of the NSW Combined Inner City A Reserve Grade competition where they were eliminated by St George club Arncliffe Scots and skippered the Balmain Open Age representative team for the Arthur Beetson Cup challenge against Eastern Suburbs.

Ben starred at five eighth in a 12-all draw with the Roosters at Leichhardt Oval and impressed with his flair and creativity out wide.

The team was coached by former Balmain, Gold Coast, South Sydney and St George half back Wes Patten and Dockers' mentor Rob Mason and featured several of his Five Dock team mates.

It has been a smooth transition to Australian style rugby league for the 28 year old import, who has made an impact these past two seasons since arriving from the Old Dart.

Ben has collected the Coach's Award, Best Back and Players' Player trophies for his power running and skilful displays and finished as Five Dock's leading try scorer in 2014.

His appointment as captain of the Combined Balmain representative squad was a just reward for determined efforts in the A Reserve Grade competition.

The athletic Smith has come a long way from his junior days as a second rower with Stanningley JRLFC.

Blessed with power, speed and vision he was converted into a centre/five eighth and hasn't looked back.

When Ben sought a move to Sydney, he was recommended to the Five Dock RSL club by former Dockers player Daniel Patrick.

Now he is saddling up for a third season, much to the delight of Five Dock officials and players.

Other Balmain A Grade Player of the Year recipients include Graham Pearce (Ryde Eastwood), Gary Braams (Sawdust), Grant Thomas (Balmain United), Peter Bingham (West Ryde-Denistone), Jason Banfield (Concord United), Frank Dunne, Craig Barnett, Robert Gerrie (Leichhardt Wanderers), Aaron Brown and Nathan Donato (Balmain United), Cameron Liddle and James Harradence (West Ryde-Denistone), Jason Tutt (Sawdust Storm), Joel Lacey (West Ryde-Denistone), Paul Wallace and Justin Williams (North Ryde), Damien Braumann (Leichhardt Juniors), John Kaho (Leichhardt Wanderers), Kelvin Weir (North Ryde), Michael Basan (Dundas Shamrocks), Steve Pont (Concord Burwood/North Ryde), Abdul Mohamad (Burwood/North Ryde) and Michael Zappia (Leichhardt Wanderers).

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Kevin O'Keefe Memorial Trophy Tigers Club Person Of The YearLONG serving Balmain junior representative official Peter Mortimer is this year's recipient of the Kevin O'Keefe Memorial Club Person of the Year Trophy.

Peter, a Concord-Burwood United stalwart, is pictured with hard-working Tigers' volunteer Barry Maguire after receiving his award at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

A great ambassador for the game, tireless Peter devotes many hours as a team official – whether it be as manager of the Balmain Junior Cup and Development squads or as a trainer/coach with the Concord-Burwood Wolves, a club he's been associated with for the past 16 years.

Peter served more than ten years as manager of the Balmain Harold Matthews Cup U/16 squad and will be involved again in 2015 as a sideline trainer.

During that time he has also managed the Tigers' Young Guns representative teams on their northern NSW and Queensland tours.

A former Wolves secretary, Peter was involved with the Burwood-North Ryde teams that participated in the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions over the past two seasons.

The award perpetuates the memory of the late Kevin O'Keefe, the Tigers' long serving sin bin attendant who died in 2007.

Adam Gardiner Memorial TrophyPROMISING Balmain forward Jamie Hill is the ninth recipient of the Adam Gardiner Memorial Best Forward Trophy.

The award commemorates the life of former Tigers' assistant Jersey Flegg and Premier League coach Adam Gardiner who lost a brave battle with amyloidosis in 2006 at the age of 35.

A workhorse forward, Hill turned in non-stop displays to help Balmain reach the finals of the NSWRL U/18 S.G Ball Cup competition. Hill is pictured receiving the award from Trish Gardiner and prominent referee-trainer Steve Wilson at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. The talented lock also picked up the Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer Award with 48 comprising three tries and 18 goals. Previous winners include former Jersey Flegg half back Marc Russell and NSW Cup forwards Luke McInnes, Alan Schirnack, Jarred Farlow, current Parramatta forward David Gower, Junior Moors, Wests Tigers forward Ava Seumanufagai and S.G Ball winning skipper Fosio Tatola.

John Kelly MemorialQuiet Achiever AwardBALMAIN Harold Matthews Cup five eighth Nick Wilkinson received the John Kelly Memorial Quiet Achiever Award after helping the Tigers reach the semi finals of the NSWRL U/16 competition. The talented cub is pictured with former Coaching & Development Manager David Kelly and Jenny Kelly.

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Keith Aggett AppreciationBALMAIN Tigers chairman Dr Leslie Glen and Balmain Junior League chairman John Critchley presented Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club president and NSWRL life member Keith Aggett with a framed Balmain jumper in appreciation of the Hawks' 2014 sponsorship at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer AwardLOYAL Balmain sponsor Paul Griffin of Griffin Air Conditioning presents talented forward Jamie Hill with the Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer Trophy for his 48 points in the S.G Ball Cup U/18 competition.

Scott Gale LeadingTry Scorer AwardRYDE Eastwood Leagues Club President and NSWRL Life Member Keith Aggett presents the Scott Gale Memorial Leading Try Scorer Award to boom cub Bayley Sironen for his nine tries in the 2014 S.G Ball Cup U/18 competition.

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Kevin O'Keefe Memorial Trophy Tigers Club Person Of The YearLONG serving Balmain junior representative official Peter Mortimer is this year's recipient of the Kevin O'Keefe Memorial Club Person of the Year Trophy.

Peter, a Concord-Burwood United stalwart, is pictured with hard-working Tigers' volunteer Barry Maguire after receiving his award at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

A great ambassador for the game, tireless Peter devotes many hours as a team official – whether it be as manager of the Balmain Junior Cup and Development squads or as a trainer/coach with the Concord-Burwood Wolves, a club he's been associated with for the past 16 years.

Peter served more than ten years as manager of the Balmain Harold Matthews Cup U/16 squad and will be involved again in 2015 as a sideline trainer.

During that time he has also managed the Tigers' Young Guns representative teams on their northern NSW and Queensland tours.

A former Wolves secretary, Peter was involved with the Burwood-North Ryde teams that participated in the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions over the past two seasons.

The award perpetuates the memory of the late Kevin O'Keefe, the Tigers' long serving sin bin attendant who died in 2007.

Adam Gardiner Memorial TrophyPROMISING Balmain forward Jamie Hill is the ninth recipient of the Adam Gardiner Memorial Best Forward Trophy.

The award commemorates the life of former Tigers' assistant Jersey Flegg and Premier League coach Adam Gardiner who lost a brave battle with amyloidosis in 2006 at the age of 35.

A workhorse forward, Hill turned in non-stop displays to help Balmain reach the finals of the NSWRL U/18 S.G Ball Cup competition. Hill is pictured receiving the award from Trish Gardiner and prominent referee-trainer Steve Wilson at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club. The talented lock also picked up the Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer Award with 48 comprising three tries and 18 goals. Previous winners include former Jersey Flegg half back Marc Russell and NSW Cup forwards Luke McInnes, Alan Schirnack, Jarred Farlow, current Parramatta forward David Gower, Junior Moors, Wests Tigers forward Ava Seumanufagai and S.G Ball winning skipper Fosio Tatola.

John Kelly MemorialQuiet Achiever AwardBALMAIN Harold Matthews Cup five eighth Nick Wilkinson received the John Kelly Memorial Quiet Achiever Award after helping the Tigers reach the semi finals of the NSWRL U/16 competition. The talented cub is pictured with former Coaching & Development Manager David Kelly and Jenny Kelly.

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Keith Aggett AppreciationBALMAIN Tigers chairman Dr Leslie Glen and Balmain Junior League chairman John Critchley presented Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club president and NSWRL life member Keith Aggett with a framed Balmain jumper in appreciation of the Hawks' 2014 sponsorship at the Tigers' Awards Night at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club.

Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer AwardLOYAL Balmain sponsor Paul Griffin of Griffin Air Conditioning presents talented forward Jamie Hill with the Keith Barnes Leading Points Scorer Trophy for his 48 points in the S.G Ball Cup U/18 competition.

Scott Gale LeadingTry Scorer AwardRYDE Eastwood Leagues Club President and NSWRL Life Member Keith Aggett presents the Scott Gale Memorial Leading Try Scorer Award to boom cub Bayley Sironen for his nine tries in the 2014 S.G Ball Cup U/18 competition.

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PROMISING rugby league cubs Daniel Sykes and Jack Emery share Stuart, a former Glebe utility forward, played two rugby Tests for much in common. the Wallabies against New Zealand in 1910 before turning

professional the following season and touring with the 1911 The talented Leichhardt Wanderers' duo are highly regarded in the Australasian Kangaroos.Balmain Junior Development system, have tasted success with the famous red-and-blacks and both hail from good sporting stock. Bob played 45 games with Annandale in the Sydney competition

and was the only test player in the club's ten year history.Sykes and Emery along with rising Holy Cross cub Mateo Tatola received their 2014 Rising Star Junior Development Player of the Another brother, Alec Stuart, played 13 matches for Annandale in Year Awards from Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jim 1910-11 before carving his niche as a NSWRL administrator. McClymont at the Tigers' recent Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood

Jack is the grandson of South Sydney legend Bob McCarthy and Leagues Club.the great grandson of NSW cricketing great Vic Emery, a crafty off-

13 year old Sykes and Emery,14, were named the top players in spinner with North Sydney in the Sydney grade cricket their respective age groups along with Tatola, 15, after this year's competition.Junior Development Challenge matches.

Vic, who died in 2005 at the age of 84, was an off-spinner with a The all action Sykes, a tireless forward, produced stand out good faster ball who played five times for NSW in the 1948-49 performances to help the U/13 Tigers chalk up victories over Sheffield Shield competition, taking six wickets - four of them in an Western Suburbs, South Sydney, Roosters and North Sydney innings on his debut - against Queensland. during the five match series.

He remains North Sydney's leading wicket-taker in grade cricket He was joined by Wanderers' team mates Mason Ward, Ben Kain, with 654 at 20.35 between 1941 and 1970. Steve Gamu and Josh Fineisaloi in the Balmain U/13 rep outfit

Daniel was Player of the Match in Wanderers' U/11 Balmain Junior coached by Carlingford Cougars' mentor Ross Mignacca.League premiership win in 2012 and last year was recognised for

Emery, a skilful utility, was just as impressive for the Tigers' U/14s his powerful performances after receiving the prestigious Junior before breaking a foot as a replacement in the U/15s fixture 'Unc' Bradshaw Trophy for the club's best and fairest Mod League against the Roosters. player.

Both Sykes and Emery have the potential to go a long way in the Jack, a student at Holy Cross College Ryde, helped Wanderers lift game. the U/12 BJL premiership trophy in 2012 and is on the selection

radar of officials for next year's U/16 Balmain Harold Matthews Cup When you learn of their sporting pedigree, there is no doubting squad.their ability.

Tatola is one of the young guns in a powerful Holy Cross U/15s Daniel is the great great nephew of Robert Stuart, one of the early outfit that succumbed to Matraville Tigers in a thrilling Combined dual internationals who represented Australia in two football Inner City Div 1 Grand Final at Redfern Oval.codes.

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Balmain-Ryde Eastwood Rising Star Award winners L to R: Daniel Sykes (U/13), Jack Emery (U/14) and Mateo Tatola (U/15) with Ryde-Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jim McClymont.

Ryde Eastwood Development Rising Star AwardsSporting bloodlines flow through for emerging cubs Daniel & Jack

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Harold Matthews Cup AwardsBOOM fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen took out Balmain's U/16 Harold Matthews Cup Best & Fairest and Players' Player Awards for 2014. The trophy was accepted by Ryan's father Neil Papenhuyzen who is pictured with Coach's Award recipients Zac Ryan and Patrick Abouharb; Nick Wilkinson (Best Back) and Richard Amone (Best Forward).

S.G Ball Cup AwardsOUTSTANDING Tiger cub Bayley Sironen (centre) scooped the trophies at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Bayley, who was selected to tour England and France with the Australian Schoolboys, took out the S.G Ball Best & Fairest, Best Back and Scott Gale Leading Try Scorer awards. Other Balmain S.G Ball trophy winners pictured are Jaleel Seve Derbas & Pifeleti Pifeleti (Players' Player); Inoke Fainu (Coach's Award) and Jamie Hill (Best Forward).

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PROMISING rugby league cubs Daniel Sykes and Jack Emery share Stuart, a former Glebe utility forward, played two rugby Tests for much in common. the Wallabies against New Zealand in 1910 before turning

professional the following season and touring with the 1911 The talented Leichhardt Wanderers' duo are highly regarded in the Australasian Kangaroos.Balmain Junior Development system, have tasted success with the famous red-and-blacks and both hail from good sporting stock. Bob played 45 games with Annandale in the Sydney competition

and was the only test player in the club's ten year history.Sykes and Emery along with rising Holy Cross cub Mateo Tatola received their 2014 Rising Star Junior Development Player of the Another brother, Alec Stuart, played 13 matches for Annandale in Year Awards from Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jim 1910-11 before carving his niche as a NSWRL administrator. McClymont at the Tigers' recent Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood

Jack is the grandson of South Sydney legend Bob McCarthy and Leagues Club.the great grandson of NSW cricketing great Vic Emery, a crafty off-

13 year old Sykes and Emery,14, were named the top players in spinner with North Sydney in the Sydney grade cricket their respective age groups along with Tatola, 15, after this year's competition.Junior Development Challenge matches.

Vic, who died in 2005 at the age of 84, was an off-spinner with a The all action Sykes, a tireless forward, produced stand out good faster ball who played five times for NSW in the 1948-49 performances to help the U/13 Tigers chalk up victories over Sheffield Shield competition, taking six wickets - four of them in an Western Suburbs, South Sydney, Roosters and North Sydney innings on his debut - against Queensland. during the five match series.

He remains North Sydney's leading wicket-taker in grade cricket He was joined by Wanderers' team mates Mason Ward, Ben Kain, with 654 at 20.35 between 1941 and 1970. Steve Gamu and Josh Fineisaloi in the Balmain U/13 rep outfit

Daniel was Player of the Match in Wanderers' U/11 Balmain Junior coached by Carlingford Cougars' mentor Ross Mignacca.League premiership win in 2012 and last year was recognised for

Emery, a skilful utility, was just as impressive for the Tigers' U/14s his powerful performances after receiving the prestigious Junior before breaking a foot as a replacement in the U/15s fixture 'Unc' Bradshaw Trophy for the club's best and fairest Mod League against the Roosters. player.

Both Sykes and Emery have the potential to go a long way in the Jack, a student at Holy Cross College Ryde, helped Wanderers lift game. the U/12 BJL premiership trophy in 2012 and is on the selection

radar of officials for next year's U/16 Balmain Harold Matthews Cup When you learn of their sporting pedigree, there is no doubting squad.their ability.

Tatola is one of the young guns in a powerful Holy Cross U/15s Daniel is the great great nephew of Robert Stuart, one of the early outfit that succumbed to Matraville Tigers in a thrilling Combined dual internationals who represented Australia in two football Inner City Div 1 Grand Final at Redfern Oval.codes.

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Balmain-Ryde Eastwood Rising Star Award winners L to R: Daniel Sykes (U/13), Jack Emery (U/14) and Mateo Tatola (U/15) with Ryde-Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jim McClymont.

Ryde Eastwood Development Rising Star AwardsSporting bloodlines flow through for emerging cubs Daniel & Jack

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Harold Matthews Cup AwardsBOOM fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen took out Balmain's U/16 Harold Matthews Cup Best & Fairest and Players' Player Awards for 2014. The trophy was accepted by Ryan's father Neil Papenhuyzen who is pictured with Coach's Award recipients Zac Ryan and Patrick Abouharb; Nick Wilkinson (Best Back) and Richard Amone (Best Forward).

S.G Ball Cup AwardsOUTSTANDING Tiger cub Bayley Sironen (centre) scooped the trophies at the Tigers Awards Night at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club.

Bayley, who was selected to tour England and France with the Australian Schoolboys, took out the S.G Ball Best & Fairest, Best Back and Scott Gale Leading Try Scorer awards. Other Balmain S.G Ball trophy winners pictured are Jaleel Seve Derbas & Pifeleti Pifeleti (Players' Player); Inoke Fainu (Coach's Award) and Jamie Hill (Best Forward).

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 9 Div 1 Grand FinalSTRATHFIELD Raiders upset Leichhardt Wanderers Red 16-6 to lift the Arthur McIlveen U/9 Div 1 Trophy.

Promising fullback Hadi Margan starred for the Raiders in wet conditions - scoring two second half tries after both sides were locked 6-all at the break.

Jon Faddoul, Sean Saade, Jacob Kassas, Ahmed Hebous and Jude Chalhoub also shone for Strathfield while Wanderers were best served by Kian Edmed, Jack Harris, Sio Tupou, Charles King and Sam Schmitzer.

In an absorbing first stanza, five eighth Kassas opened the scoring with a 17th minute try before playmaker Edmed fooled the defence to cross for the Wanderers soon after.

The quicksilver Margan shone like a beacon after the interval and proved the difference with his sharp running in a Player of the Match display.

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS 16 (H Margan 2, J Kassas tries; Z Hayek, J Faddoul gls) d LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 6 (K Edmed try; S Schmitzer gl).

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS – Hadi Margan, Ahmed Hebous, Jude Chalhoub, Sean Saade, Mohamed Ghanem, Jacob Kassas, Zach Hayek (captain), Aidan Harb, Zak Elmasri, Ahmed Ghazal, Christian Eid, Cameron Kanaan, Jonathon Faddoulm, Antonious Kairouz. Coach: Anthony Harb; Assistant Coach: Nick Hayek; Manager: Denise Kairouz; Trainer: Pierre Faddoul.

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Kody Honeysett, Darcy Dessent, Charles King, Max Rider, Liam Hoad, Sam Schmitzer, Kian Edmed (captain), Siokatame Tupou, Jack Greene, Karl Laurenson, Justin Miletic, Marcus Dolfo, Jack Kelly, Jack Harris, Anthony Losurdo. Coach: Sam Miletic; Manager: Margaret Dessent; Trainers: Simon Hoad & Jeremy Barnett.

BJL patron Mick Manning with U/9 Div 1 Player of Match Hadi Margan (Strathfield Raiders).

BJL patron Mick Manning with Raiders' U/9 Div 1 captain Zach Hayek.

U/9 Div 1 Champions Strathfield Raiders

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Under 9 Div 2 Grand FinalNORTH RYDE captured the Mick Manning U/9 Div 2 Trophy with a deserved 12-6 victory over a gallant Balmain PCYC.

Emerging forward James Lugsdin was a stand out for the Hawks - turning in a non-stop performance to earn the Player of the Match award.

Lugsdin carted the ball up strongly and tackled himself to a standstill as North Ryde established a 12-0 lead at the interval with converted tries by Jackson Woodhill and the strong running Hugh Spackman.

PCYC centre Dean Alexakis kept the Coppers in the hunt with a converted 29th minute try – the only points in a gripping second half.

Other North Ryde cubs to impress were Spackman, Woodhill, Jai Kendal, Blake Bragg, centre Tom Bryant, Nick Ashdown, Ryan Gaynor and Tyler Pulini while Joshua Roberts, Sam Kocak, Nikora Williams, Riley Merchant, Zac Morgan, Avele Jaucian-Alaalatoa and Luka Samardzic tried hard for PCYC.

NORTH RYDE 12 (J Woodhill, H Spackman tries; J Kendal, J Woodhill gls) d BALMAIN PCYC 6 (D Alexakis try; A Alaalatoa gl).

NORTH RYDE – Jai Kendal, Patrick Balekjian, Tyler Pulini, Thomas Bryant (captain), Jackson Woodhill, Blake Bragg, Ryan Gaynor, James Lugsdin, Will Goddard, Hugh Spackman, George Evans, Nick Ashdown, Cameron McCarthy. Coach: Matt Bryant; Manager: Leanne Kendal; Trainers: Todd Kendal, Poha Junior Pulin & Blake Kendal.

BALMAIN PCYC BLUE – Luka Samardzic, Kellen Parker, Joshua Roberts, Dean Alexakis, Adrian Malacco, Charlie Barnett (captain), Riley Merchant, Zac Morgan, Roan Fahy, Jacob Johnstone, Sam Kocak, Seamus Bateman, Eamon Lewis, Avele Jaucian-Alaalatoa, Nikora Williams. Coach: Nathan Merchant; Manager: Milly Cavaleri; Trainers: Lance Alaalatoa, Dane Morgan & Gino Malacco.

BJL director Brian Johnston with U/9 Div 2 Player of Match James Lugsdin (North Ryde).

BJL director Brian Johnston with U/9 Div 2 captain Tom Bryant.

U/9 Div 2 premiers North Ryde Hawks

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 9 Div 1 Grand FinalSTRATHFIELD Raiders upset Leichhardt Wanderers Red 16-6 to lift the Arthur McIlveen U/9 Div 1 Trophy.

Promising fullback Hadi Margan starred for the Raiders in wet conditions - scoring two second half tries after both sides were locked 6-all at the break.

Jon Faddoul, Sean Saade, Jacob Kassas, Ahmed Hebous and Jude Chalhoub also shone for Strathfield while Wanderers were best served by Kian Edmed, Jack Harris, Sio Tupou, Charles King and Sam Schmitzer.

In an absorbing first stanza, five eighth Kassas opened the scoring with a 17th minute try before playmaker Edmed fooled the defence to cross for the Wanderers soon after.

The quicksilver Margan shone like a beacon after the interval and proved the difference with his sharp running in a Player of the Match display.

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS 16 (H Margan 2, J Kassas tries; Z Hayek, J Faddoul gls) d LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED 6 (K Edmed try; S Schmitzer gl).

STRATHFIELD RAIDERS – Hadi Margan, Ahmed Hebous, Jude Chalhoub, Sean Saade, Mohamed Ghanem, Jacob Kassas, Zach Hayek (captain), Aidan Harb, Zak Elmasri, Ahmed Ghazal, Christian Eid, Cameron Kanaan, Jonathon Faddoulm, Antonious Kairouz. Coach: Anthony Harb; Assistant Coach: Nick Hayek; Manager: Denise Kairouz; Trainer: Pierre Faddoul.

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Kody Honeysett, Darcy Dessent, Charles King, Max Rider, Liam Hoad, Sam Schmitzer, Kian Edmed (captain), Siokatame Tupou, Jack Greene, Karl Laurenson, Justin Miletic, Marcus Dolfo, Jack Kelly, Jack Harris, Anthony Losurdo. Coach: Sam Miletic; Manager: Margaret Dessent; Trainers: Simon Hoad & Jeremy Barnett.

BJL patron Mick Manning with U/9 Div 1 Player of Match Hadi Margan (Strathfield Raiders).

BJL patron Mick Manning with Raiders' U/9 Div 1 captain Zach Hayek.

U/9 Div 1 Champions Strathfield Raiders

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Under 9 Div 2 Grand FinalNORTH RYDE captured the Mick Manning U/9 Div 2 Trophy with a deserved 12-6 victory over a gallant Balmain PCYC.

Emerging forward James Lugsdin was a stand out for the Hawks - turning in a non-stop performance to earn the Player of the Match award.

Lugsdin carted the ball up strongly and tackled himself to a standstill as North Ryde established a 12-0 lead at the interval with converted tries by Jackson Woodhill and the strong running Hugh Spackman.

PCYC centre Dean Alexakis kept the Coppers in the hunt with a converted 29th minute try – the only points in a gripping second half.

Other North Ryde cubs to impress were Spackman, Woodhill, Jai Kendal, Blake Bragg, centre Tom Bryant, Nick Ashdown, Ryan Gaynor and Tyler Pulini while Joshua Roberts, Sam Kocak, Nikora Williams, Riley Merchant, Zac Morgan, Avele Jaucian-Alaalatoa and Luka Samardzic tried hard for PCYC.

NORTH RYDE 12 (J Woodhill, H Spackman tries; J Kendal, J Woodhill gls) d BALMAIN PCYC 6 (D Alexakis try; A Alaalatoa gl).

NORTH RYDE – Jai Kendal, Patrick Balekjian, Tyler Pulini, Thomas Bryant (captain), Jackson Woodhill, Blake Bragg, Ryan Gaynor, James Lugsdin, Will Goddard, Hugh Spackman, George Evans, Nick Ashdown, Cameron McCarthy. Coach: Matt Bryant; Manager: Leanne Kendal; Trainers: Todd Kendal, Poha Junior Pulin & Blake Kendal.

BALMAIN PCYC BLUE – Luka Samardzic, Kellen Parker, Joshua Roberts, Dean Alexakis, Adrian Malacco, Charlie Barnett (captain), Riley Merchant, Zac Morgan, Roan Fahy, Jacob Johnstone, Sam Kocak, Seamus Bateman, Eamon Lewis, Avele Jaucian-Alaalatoa, Nikora Williams. Coach: Nathan Merchant; Manager: Milly Cavaleri; Trainers: Lance Alaalatoa, Dane Morgan & Gino Malacco.

BJL director Brian Johnston with U/9 Div 2 Player of Match James Lugsdin (North Ryde).

BJL director Brian Johnston with U/9 Div 2 captain Tom Bryant.

U/9 Div 2 premiers North Ryde Hawks

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 9 Div 3 Grand FinalLEICHHARDT Juniors lifted the Peter Provan U/9 Div 3 Trophy with a 20-14 win over Balmain PCYC.

Elusive centre Nick Koutzelas was the best player on ground - nabbing two tries and creating havoc with his speed and step as Leichhardt finished strongly to secure the title.

He was supported by Daniel Rulli, Finn Williams, Anthony Galluzzo, Damien House, Max Rulli, James Andrews and Risiate Smythe.

PCYC jumped to an early 8-0 lead through tries by centre Hunter Goldsborough in the 2nd minute and talented forward Nikora Williams (6th minute) before Koutzelas struck - evading the defence to score out wide.

The Coppers drew first blood after the interval when speedster Luke Avati crossed and converted for a 14-6 lead, but it was short-lived.

With Koutzelas leading the way the Leichhardt cubs produced a stunning points blitz with three tries in the final seven minutes of play.

Koutzelas, House and Daniel Rulli all nabbed four pointers to help the black and golds wrap up a well earned premiership.

The Coppers got value from the hard-working Williams, Avati, Goldsborough, Max Moore, Lachlan Green, Louis Quarello, Archie McInally, Antonio Nardo, Enos Purcell and Adam Sweeney.

LEICHHARDT JUNIORS WHITE 20 (N Koutzelas 2, D Rulli, D House tries; J Andrews, F Williams gls) d BALMAIN PCYC WHITE 14 (H Goldsborough, N Williams, L Avati tries; L Avati gl).

LEICHHARDT JUNIORS WHITE – Daniel Rulli, Max Rulli, James Andrews, Nick Koutzelas, Finn Williams, Anthony Galluzzo (co-captain), Damien House (co-captain), Risiate Smythe, Romeo Ramdam, Sebastian Eldroubi, Leonard Pagano, Michael Marsters-Elliott, Garry Young. Coach: Damien House; Manager: Don Rulli; Trainers: Pania Brown & Mario Pagano.

BALMAIN PCYC WHITE – Max Moore, Hunter Goldsborough (captain), Louis Quarello, Luke Avati, Archie McInally, Lachlan Green, Nikora Williams, Zachary Boyle, Lucien James-Weaver, Antonio Nardo, Adam Sweeney, Enos Purcell, Adrian Atriano-Bortolin, Toby Butcher, Mathias Miccoli. Coach: Brad Goldsborough; Manager: Rebecca Boyle; Trainers: Nick Nardo, Brian McInally & Brendan Lasker.

Wests Tigers international centre Tim Simona with U/9 Div 3 Player of Match Nick Koutzelas (Leichhardt Juniors White).

Star Wests Tigers centre Tim Simona with Leichhardt Juniors U/9 Div 3 co-captains Anthony Galluzzo and Damien House.

U/9 Div 3 premiers Leichhardt Juniors White

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 10 Div 1 Grand FinalPROMISING cub Cooper Wheelhouse continued a proud family tradition by guiding Holy Cross to an U/10 Div 1 Mini League premiership.

The tireless forward showed his stamina, skill and leadership qualities to help the Rhinos post an epic 6-0 victory over rivals Leichhardt Wanderers Red in a hard fought title decider.

It was his father Brett and uncle Grant Wheelhouse that had earlier tasted championship success along with elder brothers Jack and Bennett.

A bustling try by strong-running centre Malakai Latilevu in the 32nd minute, converted by Charlie Sharp, proved the difference in a crackerjack contest between two evenly matched sides.

Rhinos' skipper Wheelhouse led by example with his copybook defence and go-forward inspiring team-mates to keep the potent Wanderers team at bay.

Forwards Keenan Lawandos, Sam Hannan, Andrew Musillo, Zac Bathis and talented backs Latilevu, Sharp, Carter Provan, Marcus Moujalli and Alex Brown also left their mark as the Rhinos brought home the Lawrence Briggs Trophy.

The Wanderers were gallant in defeat with backs Tom Oates, Matt Delaney, Eric Honeysett, Joshua Hill, Nathan Vasiliou and forwards Kyle Leaver, Luke Wilkie, Verdell Ellissi and Tom Cannane turning in solid performances.

HOLY CROSS GOLD 6 (M Latilevu try; C Sharp gl) d WANDERERS RED 0.

HOLY CROSS GOLD – Carter Provan, Jacob Belcastro, Malakai Latilevu, Marcus Moujalli, Charlie Sharp, Alex Brown, Samuel Hannan, Cooper Wheelhouse (captain), Daniel Jacobs, Henry Paglioro, Zac Bathis, Andrew Musillo, Cooper Georgeadis, Keenan Lawandos. Coach: Allan Jarvis; Assistant Coach: Luke Brooks; Managers: Margaret Belcastro & Andrew Bathis; Trainer: Rod Farlow.

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Eric Honeysett, Joshua Hill, Nathan Vasiliou, Tom Oates (captain), Owen Toogood, Matthew Delaney, Matt Morgan, Tom Cannane, Verdell Ellissi, Luke Wilkie, Jamie Miletic, Tom De Szoeke, Kyle Leaver, Matthew White. Coach: Alan Hill; Manager: Amanda Hill; Trainers: Stephen Oates & Mark De Szoeke.

Emerging Holy Cross cub Cooper Wheelhouse with classy Wests Tigers playmaker Luke Brooks.

Wests Tigers gun half back Luke Brooks with Holy Cross U/10 Div 1 captain Cooper Wheelhouse.

U/10 Div 1 champions Holy Cross Rhinos

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 9 Div 3 Grand FinalLEICHHARDT Juniors lifted the Peter Provan U/9 Div 3 Trophy with a 20-14 win over Balmain PCYC.

Elusive centre Nick Koutzelas was the best player on ground - nabbing two tries and creating havoc with his speed and step as Leichhardt finished strongly to secure the title.

He was supported by Daniel Rulli, Finn Williams, Anthony Galluzzo, Damien House, Max Rulli, James Andrews and Risiate Smythe.

PCYC jumped to an early 8-0 lead through tries by centre Hunter Goldsborough in the 2nd minute and talented forward Nikora Williams (6th minute) before Koutzelas struck - evading the defence to score out wide.

The Coppers drew first blood after the interval when speedster Luke Avati crossed and converted for a 14-6 lead, but it was short-lived.

With Koutzelas leading the way the Leichhardt cubs produced a stunning points blitz with three tries in the final seven minutes of play.

Koutzelas, House and Daniel Rulli all nabbed four pointers to help the black and golds wrap up a well earned premiership.

The Coppers got value from the hard-working Williams, Avati, Goldsborough, Max Moore, Lachlan Green, Louis Quarello, Archie McInally, Antonio Nardo, Enos Purcell and Adam Sweeney.

LEICHHARDT JUNIORS WHITE 20 (N Koutzelas 2, D Rulli, D House tries; J Andrews, F Williams gls) d BALMAIN PCYC WHITE 14 (H Goldsborough, N Williams, L Avati tries; L Avati gl).

LEICHHARDT JUNIORS WHITE – Daniel Rulli, Max Rulli, James Andrews, Nick Koutzelas, Finn Williams, Anthony Galluzzo (co-captain), Damien House (co-captain), Risiate Smythe, Romeo Ramdam, Sebastian Eldroubi, Leonard Pagano, Michael Marsters-Elliott, Garry Young. Coach: Damien House; Manager: Don Rulli; Trainers: Pania Brown & Mario Pagano.

BALMAIN PCYC WHITE – Max Moore, Hunter Goldsborough (captain), Louis Quarello, Luke Avati, Archie McInally, Lachlan Green, Nikora Williams, Zachary Boyle, Lucien James-Weaver, Antonio Nardo, Adam Sweeney, Enos Purcell, Adrian Atriano-Bortolin, Toby Butcher, Mathias Miccoli. Coach: Brad Goldsborough; Manager: Rebecca Boyle; Trainers: Nick Nardo, Brian McInally & Brendan Lasker.

Wests Tigers international centre Tim Simona with U/9 Div 3 Player of Match Nick Koutzelas (Leichhardt Juniors White).

Star Wests Tigers centre Tim Simona with Leichhardt Juniors U/9 Div 3 co-captains Anthony Galluzzo and Damien House.

U/9 Div 3 premiers Leichhardt Juniors White

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Under 10 Div 1 Grand FinalPROMISING cub Cooper Wheelhouse continued a proud family tradition by guiding Holy Cross to an U/10 Div 1 Mini League premiership.

The tireless forward showed his stamina, skill and leadership qualities to help the Rhinos post an epic 6-0 victory over rivals Leichhardt Wanderers Red in a hard fought title decider.

It was his father Brett and uncle Grant Wheelhouse that had earlier tasted championship success along with elder brothers Jack and Bennett.

A bustling try by strong-running centre Malakai Latilevu in the 32nd minute, converted by Charlie Sharp, proved the difference in a crackerjack contest between two evenly matched sides.

Rhinos' skipper Wheelhouse led by example with his copybook defence and go-forward inspiring team-mates to keep the potent Wanderers team at bay.

Forwards Keenan Lawandos, Sam Hannan, Andrew Musillo, Zac Bathis and talented backs Latilevu, Sharp, Carter Provan, Marcus Moujalli and Alex Brown also left their mark as the Rhinos brought home the Lawrence Briggs Trophy.

The Wanderers were gallant in defeat with backs Tom Oates, Matt Delaney, Eric Honeysett, Joshua Hill, Nathan Vasiliou and forwards Kyle Leaver, Luke Wilkie, Verdell Ellissi and Tom Cannane turning in solid performances.

HOLY CROSS GOLD 6 (M Latilevu try; C Sharp gl) d WANDERERS RED 0.

HOLY CROSS GOLD – Carter Provan, Jacob Belcastro, Malakai Latilevu, Marcus Moujalli, Charlie Sharp, Alex Brown, Samuel Hannan, Cooper Wheelhouse (captain), Daniel Jacobs, Henry Paglioro, Zac Bathis, Andrew Musillo, Cooper Georgeadis, Keenan Lawandos. Coach: Allan Jarvis; Assistant Coach: Luke Brooks; Managers: Margaret Belcastro & Andrew Bathis; Trainer: Rod Farlow.

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Eric Honeysett, Joshua Hill, Nathan Vasiliou, Tom Oates (captain), Owen Toogood, Matthew Delaney, Matt Morgan, Tom Cannane, Verdell Ellissi, Luke Wilkie, Jamie Miletic, Tom De Szoeke, Kyle Leaver, Matthew White. Coach: Alan Hill; Manager: Amanda Hill; Trainers: Stephen Oates & Mark De Szoeke.

Emerging Holy Cross cub Cooper Wheelhouse with classy Wests Tigers playmaker Luke Brooks.

Wests Tigers gun half back Luke Brooks with Holy Cross U/10 Div 1 captain Cooper Wheelhouse.

U/10 Div 1 champions Holy Cross Rhinos

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Under 10 Div 2 Grand FinalLEICHHARDT Wanderers Black toppled North Ryde 18-12 to clinch the Austin Hoyle U/10 Div 2 Trophy.

The Wanderers led 18-0 at the interval before the Hawks staged a spirited revival - led by powerful forward and Player of the Match Michael Lorenti.

It was the Wanderers' dominant first half performance that laid the foundations for premiership honours with forward Harry Appleby (8th minute), hooker Jack Windsor (13th minute) and gun centre Darcy Manners (19th minute) crossing for converted tries.

North Ryde showed plenty of courage and zoomed back into calculations with second half tries by promising back Cameron Bragg (21st minute) and Kaden Bezak (35th minute).

The tough-tackling Lorenti produced a non-stop effort and was supported by Cameron Bragg, Nathan Saba, Tom Ryan, Ramone Chahine, Max Braham, Savineta Moala, Max Stallard and Tyson Yeboah.

Hard working Wanderers' forwards Appleby, Windsor, Lucas Toskas, Dean Winslow, centre Darcy Manners, fullback Ashton McGuinness and halves Joseph Schmitzer and Zac Syron produced strong games for the premiers.

WANDERERS BLACK 18 (H Appleby, J Windsor, D Manners tries; A McGuiness, H Appleby, L Toskas gls) d NORTH RYDE 12 (C Bragg, K Bezak tries; M Lorenti, C Bragg gls).

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Ashton McGuiness, Noah Glynn-Yosef, Darcy Manners, Sam Waddington, Patrick Tobin, Joseph Schmitzer (captain), Zac Syron, Charles Smith, Harry Appleby, Dean Winslow, Rory Hopwood, Jack Windsor, Tom Matahau, Joseph Holland, Lucas Toskas. Coach: John Toskas; Manager: Jackie Grant; Trainers: Simon Manners & Luke Tobin.

NORTH RYDE – Tyson Yeboah, Cameron Bragg, Charlie Armstrong, Harold Yip, Bronson Chippendale, Ramone Chahine, Savineta Moala, Tom Ryan, Caleb Pincheira, Charles Manning, Luca Degioia, Max Braham, Michael Lorenti, Max Stallard, Nathan Saba (captain), Kaden Bezak. Coach: Grant Armstrong; Manager: Susie Manning; Trainer: Robert Saba.

BJL life member Austin Hoyle with U/10 Div 2 Player of Match Michael Lorenti (North Ryde).

Former BJL president Austin Hoyle with Wanderers Black U/10 Div 2 skipper Joseph Schmitzer.

U/10 Div 2 premiers Leichhardt Wanderers Black

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Under 10 Div 3 Grand FinalFIVE DOCK RSL captured the Peter Duffy U/10 Div 3 Trophy with an impressive 30-12 triumph over Enfield Federals.

Strong running forward Carlos Potter produced a Player of the Match effort to inspire the Dockers - scoring a try double along with powerful utility Patrick Torresan.

There was no stopping the young Dockers who dominated proceedings after the interval, running in four tries to claim the title.

Torresan opened the scoring with a 40m solo try after three minutes before Enfield young gun Daniel Settineri levelled the scores with a converted try before the break.

Potter (2), Torresan and nippy back Jade Goncalves ensured that Five Dock took home the trophy when they each registered four pointers in the space of 15 minutes to over-run their rivals,

Other Dockers to shine were Jade Goncalves, Kane Tonna, Tom Duckworth, Joe Castellino and Joshua Parison while Settineri, Evan Labrakis, Robert Hoase, Jacob Bechara and George Gregory played strongly for Enfield.

FIVE DOCK RSL 30 (P Torresan 2, C Potter 2, J Goncalves tries; J Goncalves, P Torresan, T Duckworth, J Parison, C Potter gls) d ENFIELD FEDERALS 12 (D Settineri 2 tries; D Settineri, E Labrakis gls).

FIVE DOCK RSL – Trey Tomairangi-Pohe, Zac Wong, Lachlan Taylor, Kane Tonna, Jade Goncalves, Tom Duckworth, Jai De Lisser-Howarth (captain), Meilynni Semu, Carlos Potter, Ben Sharrock, Joe Castellino, Joshua Parison, Lucio Robert-Peresa, Patrick Torresan, Jordan Elias. Coach: Christian Lillo; Manager: Mark Parison; Trainers: Darren De Lisser-Howarth, Darren Duckworth & George Elias.

ENFIELD FEDERALS – Andrew Nassar, Jayme Gonnella, Calvin Wong, George Khoury, Noah Sleiman, Daniel Settineri (captain), Joseph Mallouhi, Jacob Bechara, Evan Labrakis, Conroy Blood, Jacob Sleiman, Robert Haase, George Gregory, Jacob Sahyoun. Coach: Robert Haase; Manager: Alf Gonnella; Trainers: Tony Sleiman & Mounir Mallouhi.

Former Balmain, NSWRL and ARL chairman John Chalk with U/10 Div 3 Player of Match Carlos Potter (Five Dock RSL).

Legendary Balmain half back Peter Duffy with Five Dock RSL U/10 Div 3 skipper Jai De Lisser-Howarth.

U/10 Div 3 premiers Five Dock RSL

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Under 10 Div 2 Grand FinalLEICHHARDT Wanderers Black toppled North Ryde 18-12 to clinch the Austin Hoyle U/10 Div 2 Trophy.

The Wanderers led 18-0 at the interval before the Hawks staged a spirited revival - led by powerful forward and Player of the Match Michael Lorenti.

It was the Wanderers' dominant first half performance that laid the foundations for premiership honours with forward Harry Appleby (8th minute), hooker Jack Windsor (13th minute) and gun centre Darcy Manners (19th minute) crossing for converted tries.

North Ryde showed plenty of courage and zoomed back into calculations with second half tries by promising back Cameron Bragg (21st minute) and Kaden Bezak (35th minute).

The tough-tackling Lorenti produced a non-stop effort and was supported by Cameron Bragg, Nathan Saba, Tom Ryan, Ramone Chahine, Max Braham, Savineta Moala, Max Stallard and Tyson Yeboah.

Hard working Wanderers' forwards Appleby, Windsor, Lucas Toskas, Dean Winslow, centre Darcy Manners, fullback Ashton McGuinness and halves Joseph Schmitzer and Zac Syron produced strong games for the premiers.

WANDERERS BLACK 18 (H Appleby, J Windsor, D Manners tries; A McGuiness, H Appleby, L Toskas gls) d NORTH RYDE 12 (C Bragg, K Bezak tries; M Lorenti, C Bragg gls).

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Ashton McGuiness, Noah Glynn-Yosef, Darcy Manners, Sam Waddington, Patrick Tobin, Joseph Schmitzer (captain), Zac Syron, Charles Smith, Harry Appleby, Dean Winslow, Rory Hopwood, Jack Windsor, Tom Matahau, Joseph Holland, Lucas Toskas. Coach: John Toskas; Manager: Jackie Grant; Trainers: Simon Manners & Luke Tobin.

NORTH RYDE – Tyson Yeboah, Cameron Bragg, Charlie Armstrong, Harold Yip, Bronson Chippendale, Ramone Chahine, Savineta Moala, Tom Ryan, Caleb Pincheira, Charles Manning, Luca Degioia, Max Braham, Michael Lorenti, Max Stallard, Nathan Saba (captain), Kaden Bezak. Coach: Grant Armstrong; Manager: Susie Manning; Trainer: Robert Saba.

BJL life member Austin Hoyle with U/10 Div 2 Player of Match Michael Lorenti (North Ryde).

Former BJL president Austin Hoyle with Wanderers Black U/10 Div 2 skipper Joseph Schmitzer.

U/10 Div 2 premiers Leichhardt Wanderers Black

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Under 10 Div 3 Grand FinalFIVE DOCK RSL captured the Peter Duffy U/10 Div 3 Trophy with an impressive 30-12 triumph over Enfield Federals.

Strong running forward Carlos Potter produced a Player of the Match effort to inspire the Dockers - scoring a try double along with powerful utility Patrick Torresan.

There was no stopping the young Dockers who dominated proceedings after the interval, running in four tries to claim the title.

Torresan opened the scoring with a 40m solo try after three minutes before Enfield young gun Daniel Settineri levelled the scores with a converted try before the break.

Potter (2), Torresan and nippy back Jade Goncalves ensured that Five Dock took home the trophy when they each registered four pointers in the space of 15 minutes to over-run their rivals,

Other Dockers to shine were Jade Goncalves, Kane Tonna, Tom Duckworth, Joe Castellino and Joshua Parison while Settineri, Evan Labrakis, Robert Hoase, Jacob Bechara and George Gregory played strongly for Enfield.

FIVE DOCK RSL 30 (P Torresan 2, C Potter 2, J Goncalves tries; J Goncalves, P Torresan, T Duckworth, J Parison, C Potter gls) d ENFIELD FEDERALS 12 (D Settineri 2 tries; D Settineri, E Labrakis gls).

FIVE DOCK RSL – Trey Tomairangi-Pohe, Zac Wong, Lachlan Taylor, Kane Tonna, Jade Goncalves, Tom Duckworth, Jai De Lisser-Howarth (captain), Meilynni Semu, Carlos Potter, Ben Sharrock, Joe Castellino, Joshua Parison, Lucio Robert-Peresa, Patrick Torresan, Jordan Elias. Coach: Christian Lillo; Manager: Mark Parison; Trainers: Darren De Lisser-Howarth, Darren Duckworth & George Elias.

ENFIELD FEDERALS – Andrew Nassar, Jayme Gonnella, Calvin Wong, George Khoury, Noah Sleiman, Daniel Settineri (captain), Joseph Mallouhi, Jacob Bechara, Evan Labrakis, Conroy Blood, Jacob Sleiman, Robert Haase, George Gregory, Jacob Sahyoun. Coach: Robert Haase; Manager: Alf Gonnella; Trainers: Tony Sleiman & Mounir Mallouhi.

Former Balmain, NSWRL and ARL chairman John Chalk with U/10 Div 3 Player of Match Carlos Potter (Five Dock RSL).

Legendary Balmain half back Peter Duffy with Five Dock RSL U/10 Div 3 skipper Jai De Lisser-Howarth.

U/10 Div 3 premiers Five Dock RSL

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Under 11 Div 1 Grand FinalLEICHHARDT Wanderers Red and Concord-Burwood Pink were declared joint premiers in the U/11 Div 1 age division after a titanic tussle that went into extra time.

After a scoreless first half, Wanderers' dynamo Tom Buvac dashed 40 metres to score in the 24th minute after fooling the defence with Max Phillips adding the extras.

The Wolves levelled the scores when Charlie Bruton crashed over for a try that was converted by Jack MacGillicuddy in the final four minutes of play.

After two periods of extra time the scores were locked at 6-all.

It was a fascinating duel between two evenly matched sides featuring some of the best Mod League talent in the Balmain district.

Young guns Adam Brooks (Wolves) and Buvac (Wanderers) turned in outstanding performances and shared the Player of the Match honours.

Both were creative with the ball and inspired team mates with their copybook defence and determined running.

Other players to impress were Bailey Ward, Theo Kidd, Kevin Dawo, Max and Toby Phillips, Zane Santarossa, Jack Casimir and Cale Edmed (Wanderers) and Jayden Merhi, Brandon Tumeth, Anthony Carbo, Christiam Emelio, Joseph Isaac and Bruton (Wolves).

WANDERERS RED 6 (T Buvac try; M Phillips gl) drew with CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK 6 (C Bruton try; J MacGillicuddy gl).

*Joint Premiers

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Theo Kidd, Kevin Dawo, Will Wright, Bailey Ward, Sebastian Foster, Max Phillips, Cale Edmed (captain), Jack Casimir, Jake Thomas, Tom Buvac, Toby Phillips, Zane Santarossa, Joshua Parnell.

Coach: David Buvac; Manager: Tammie Phillips; Trainers: David Foster & Andrew Phillips.

CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Jayden Santos, Adam Brooks, Jamie Sarkis, Charlie Bruton, John Melia, Leroi Kelly, Jack MacGillicuddy (captain), Jayden Merhi, Brandon Tumeth, Anthony Carbo, Tuikitei Mapapalangi, Christian Emelio, Joseph Isaac, Sebastian Boustani. Coach: Tim Kelly; Manager: Paul Bruton; Trainers: Romeo Isaac & Mark Tumeth.

BJL patron Mick Manning with joint U/11 Div 1 Players of the Match Adam Brooks (Concord-Burwood) and Tom Buvac (Wanderers).

BJL patron Mick Manning with Concord-Burwood and Wanderers' U/11 Div 1 skippers Jack MacGillicuddy and Cale Edmed.

Balmain U/11 Div 1 joint champions Leichhardt Wanderers Red and Concord-Burwood Pink.

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Under 11 Div 2 Grand FinalCARLINGFORD Cougars took out the Dally Messenger

U/11 Div 2 Trophy with a 20-6 victory over Wanderers Black.

Strapping Cougars forward Carl Zhang was best on ground for the premiers - turning in a powerful two-try effort with his barnstorming runs a feature of the win.

Zhang and hard running back rower Nick Kelly posted first half tries to give the Cougars a 10-0 lead at the break.

Promising fullback Daniel Spurr swelled the margin when he sliced through to score and convert straight after the interval before the Wanderers opened their account with an Isaac Chafei try after 29 minutes.

Carlingford wrapped up the title when a tearaway Zhang burst through to notch his second try with four minutes left on the clock.

Spurr, Kelly, prop Adam Bainy, halves Baylie Barsley and Will Carroll, centres Nathan Mengell and Jarod Wimalaratne also shone for the Cougars while the Wanderers were best served by fullback Chafei, half Robert Tocco, lock Zaine Gardiner and forwards Nick Magoulas, Joshua Anderson and Jake Tonna.

CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE 20 (C Zhang 2, N Kelly, D Spurr tries; N Kelly, D Spurr gls) d WANDERERS BLACK 6 (I Chafei try; R Tocco gl).

CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE – Daniel Spurr (captain), Jonty Hynes-McGhie, Jason Khamis, Jarrod Wimalaratne, Nathan Mengell, Will Carroll, Baylie Barsley, Carl Zhang, Nick Kelly, Mark Merhi, Adam Bainy, Jacob Uslu. Coach: Edward Spurr; Co-Managers: Karen Condon & Melissa Kelly; Trainers: Bernard Carroll & Fadi Sabbagh.

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Isaac Chafei, Angus Smith, Jack Duckworth, Tom Toskas, Luke Clarke, Robert Tocco (captain), Zaine Gardiner, Joshua Anderson, Nick Magoulas, Jackson Logalbo, George Bekos, Blake Murray, Samuel Menzie, Jake Tonna. Coach: Rodney Owens; Manager: Nichol Anderson; Trainers: Johnny Logalbo, Martin Chafei & Jeremy Anderson.

BJL director Richard Kelly with U/11 Div 2 Player of Match Carl Zhang.

BJL director and Carlingford stalwart Richard Kelly with Cougars' U/11 Div 2 captain Daniel Spurr.

U/11 Div 2 premiers Carlingford Cougars

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Under 11 Div 1 Grand FinalLEICHHARDT Wanderers Red and Concord-Burwood Pink were declared joint premiers in the U/11 Div 1 age division after a titanic tussle that went into extra time.

After a scoreless first half, Wanderers' dynamo Tom Buvac dashed 40 metres to score in the 24th minute after fooling the defence with Max Phillips adding the extras.

The Wolves levelled the scores when Charlie Bruton crashed over for a try that was converted by Jack MacGillicuddy in the final four minutes of play.

After two periods of extra time the scores were locked at 6-all.

It was a fascinating duel between two evenly matched sides featuring some of the best Mod League talent in the Balmain district.

Young guns Adam Brooks (Wolves) and Buvac (Wanderers) turned in outstanding performances and shared the Player of the Match honours.

Both were creative with the ball and inspired team mates with their copybook defence and determined running.

Other players to impress were Bailey Ward, Theo Kidd, Kevin Dawo, Max and Toby Phillips, Zane Santarossa, Jack Casimir and Cale Edmed (Wanderers) and Jayden Merhi, Brandon Tumeth, Anthony Carbo, Christiam Emelio, Joseph Isaac and Bruton (Wolves).

WANDERERS RED 6 (T Buvac try; M Phillips gl) drew with CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK 6 (C Bruton try; J MacGillicuddy gl).

*Joint Premiers

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS RED – Theo Kidd, Kevin Dawo, Will Wright, Bailey Ward, Sebastian Foster, Max Phillips, Cale Edmed (captain), Jack Casimir, Jake Thomas, Tom Buvac, Toby Phillips, Zane Santarossa, Joshua Parnell.

Coach: David Buvac; Manager: Tammie Phillips; Trainers: David Foster & Andrew Phillips.

CONCORD-BURWOOD PINK – Jayden Santos, Adam Brooks, Jamie Sarkis, Charlie Bruton, John Melia, Leroi Kelly, Jack MacGillicuddy (captain), Jayden Merhi, Brandon Tumeth, Anthony Carbo, Tuikitei Mapapalangi, Christian Emelio, Joseph Isaac, Sebastian Boustani. Coach: Tim Kelly; Manager: Paul Bruton; Trainers: Romeo Isaac & Mark Tumeth.

BJL patron Mick Manning with joint U/11 Div 1 Players of the Match Adam Brooks (Concord-Burwood) and Tom Buvac (Wanderers).

BJL patron Mick Manning with Concord-Burwood and Wanderers' U/11 Div 1 skippers Jack MacGillicuddy and Cale Edmed.

Balmain U/11 Div 1 joint champions Leichhardt Wanderers Red and Concord-Burwood Pink.

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Under 11 Div 2 Grand FinalCARLINGFORD Cougars took out the Dally Messenger

U/11 Div 2 Trophy with a 20-6 victory over Wanderers Black.

Strapping Cougars forward Carl Zhang was best on ground for the premiers - turning in a powerful two-try effort with his barnstorming runs a feature of the win.

Zhang and hard running back rower Nick Kelly posted first half tries to give the Cougars a 10-0 lead at the break.

Promising fullback Daniel Spurr swelled the margin when he sliced through to score and convert straight after the interval before the Wanderers opened their account with an Isaac Chafei try after 29 minutes.

Carlingford wrapped up the title when a tearaway Zhang burst through to notch his second try with four minutes left on the clock.

Spurr, Kelly, prop Adam Bainy, halves Baylie Barsley and Will Carroll, centres Nathan Mengell and Jarod Wimalaratne also shone for the Cougars while the Wanderers were best served by fullback Chafei, half Robert Tocco, lock Zaine Gardiner and forwards Nick Magoulas, Joshua Anderson and Jake Tonna.

CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE 20 (C Zhang 2, N Kelly, D Spurr tries; N Kelly, D Spurr gls) d WANDERERS BLACK 6 (I Chafei try; R Tocco gl).

CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE – Daniel Spurr (captain), Jonty Hynes-McGhie, Jason Khamis, Jarrod Wimalaratne, Nathan Mengell, Will Carroll, Baylie Barsley, Carl Zhang, Nick Kelly, Mark Merhi, Adam Bainy, Jacob Uslu. Coach: Edward Spurr; Co-Managers: Karen Condon & Melissa Kelly; Trainers: Bernard Carroll & Fadi Sabbagh.

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS BLACK – Isaac Chafei, Angus Smith, Jack Duckworth, Tom Toskas, Luke Clarke, Robert Tocco (captain), Zaine Gardiner, Joshua Anderson, Nick Magoulas, Jackson Logalbo, George Bekos, Blake Murray, Samuel Menzie, Jake Tonna. Coach: Rodney Owens; Manager: Nichol Anderson; Trainers: Johnny Logalbo, Martin Chafei & Jeremy Anderson.

BJL director Richard Kelly with U/11 Div 2 Player of Match Carl Zhang.

BJL director and Carlingford stalwart Richard Kelly with Cougars' U/11 Div 2 captain Daniel Spurr.

U/11 Div 2 premiers Carlingford Cougars

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Under 11 Div 3 Grand FinalYOUNG gun Turoa Williams starred in Balmain PCYC's 22-18 victory over Leichhardt Wanderers White in the U/11 Div 3 decider.

The smart centre orchestrated a spirited second half performance from the Coppers with his no-nonsense defence and sharp running to claim the Player of the Match award.

Charlie Kelso drew first blood for PCYC when he crossed after three minutes with Williams adding the extras.

Wanderers hit back in the 7th and 12th minutes with converted tries by halves Joseph Kervin and Antonio Bagnato to lead 12-6 but couldn't stop the ever-alert Williams from scoring before the break.

The Coppers stamped their authority with two quick tries after lemons by nippy half back Oliver Gajda and Williams to lead 22-12.

But Wanderers stayed in the hunt when Bagnato notched his second try with eight minutes left on the clock to set up a tantalising finish.

Williams was ably supported by Gajda, Kelso, lock Luke Emmington, Harry Coyne, Villiami Pikula and Blake Longbottom while Wanderers got value from Bagnato, Kervin, centres Daniel Paxton and Archer Meacham, forward Marco Licata and Tevita Tupola.

BALMAIN PCYC 22 (T Williams 2, C Kelso, O Gajda tries; C Kelso, T Williams, L Emmington gls) d WANDERERS WHITE 18 (A Bagnato 2, J Kervin tries; J Kervin, A Bagnato, D Paxton gls).

BALMAIN PCYC – Noah Mitchell, Harry Coyne, Turoa Williams (captain), Christian Malacco, Ryan McCarthy, Blake Longbottom, Oliver Gajda, Luke Emmington, Charlie Reynolds, Hanisinoa Jensen, Bailey Gilbert, Villiami Pikula, Sebastian Higgins, Charlie Kelso, Oscar Atriano, Ryan Zauner (injured).

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS WHITE – Ethan Whereat, Daniel Paxton, Archer Meacham, Jayden Lee, Luke Foster, Joseph Kervin (captain), Antonio Bagnato, Chris Esposito, Flavio Tedesco, Logan Mei, Marc Licata, Carl Perkins, Charles Boyd, Tevita Tupola, Antonio Mastronardo, Matt Lerantges. Coach: Paul Esposito; Manager: Russell Meacham; Trainers: Russell Foster & Maurizio Tedesco.

BJL life member Sam Gebrael with U/11 Div 3 Player of Match Turoa Williams (Balmain PCYC).

Balmain Referees stalwart Sam Gebrael with Balmain PCYC U/11 Div 3 skipper Turoa Williams.

U/11 Div 3 premiers Balmain PCYC

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BJL stalwart Jack King with U/12 Div 1 Player of Match Jayme Elias (Holy Cross).

Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jack King with Holy Cross U/12 Div 1 skipper Max Dominello.

U/12 Div 1 champions Holy Cross Rhinos

Under 12 Div 1 Grand FinalHIS uncle was one of the greatest Balmain hooker forwards to pull on a boot and his cousin is touted as one of the shooting stars in the NRL premiership.

Tigers' legend Benny Elias and boom Wests Tigers' five eighth Mitchell Moses are a huge inspiration for promising Holy Cross forward Jayme Elias - hero of the Rhinos' stirring 10-4 victory over Carlingford Cougars in the U/12 Div 1 Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval.

Jayme was the cub on everyone's lips after his powerhouse display against the Cougars - turning in a performance that would have done uncle Benny and cousin Mitchell proud.

In an absorbing tussle, strong running Jayme proved the difference - capping a bumper season with a late 40 metre solo try to help secure the Frank Walsh Trophy.

Other Rhinos to shine were hooker Max Dominello, Will Young, forwards Henry O'Kane, Jayden Lawandos, Lachlan Waller, Connor Doueihi and playmaker Zane Camroux with half Sam Horner, Connor Rose, Dom Micallef, Watson Bogiso, Todd Hays, Nathan Bainy, Jacob Cini and Liam McCallum impressive for the Cougars.

It was a fine effort by the Rhinos, who developed under the coaching of former Tigers' iron man Peter Moujalli.

The Cougars led 4-0 at the break following an 11th minute try by centre McCallum before Rhinos' skipper Dominello levelled the scores with a determined try after 29 minutes.

Elias sealed victory for Holy Cross with his spectacular four pointer soon after that was converted by O'Kane.

HOLY CROSS GOLD 10 (M Dominello, J Elias tries; H O'Kane gl) d CARLINGFORD COUGARS 4 (L McCallum try).

HOLY CROSS GOLD – Aiden Crawford, Jayme Elias, Daniel Besgrove, Alex Noble, Ronan Leayr, Zane Camroux, Will Young, Henry O'Kane, Lachlan Waller, Stefan Moscarello, Jayden Lawandos, Max Dominello (captain), Andrew Younes, Samuel Kanaan, Christian Belcastro, Connor Doueihi, Sharbel Nadal, Bailey Murphy. Coach: Peter Moujalli; Manager: George Kanaan; Trainers: Kevin O'Kane, Anthony Constanton & Peter Camroux.

CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE – Connor Rose, Dominic Belgrove, Mitchell Haigh, Liam McCallum, Daniel Hall, Dom Micallef (captain), Sam Horner, Matthew Dezius, Joshua Basso, Nathan Bainy, Watson Bogiso, Ben Kirkman, Jacob Cini; Todd Hays, Shannon Van Ostayen, Christian Habkouk. Coach: Andrew Dezius; Co-Managers: Ingrid Cini & John Micallef; Trainers: Peter Corliss & Terry Kirkman.

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Under 11 Div 3 Grand FinalYOUNG gun Turoa Williams starred in Balmain PCYC's 22-18 victory over Leichhardt Wanderers White in the U/11 Div 3 decider.

The smart centre orchestrated a spirited second half performance from the Coppers with his no-nonsense defence and sharp running to claim the Player of the Match award.

Charlie Kelso drew first blood for PCYC when he crossed after three minutes with Williams adding the extras.

Wanderers hit back in the 7th and 12th minutes with converted tries by halves Joseph Kervin and Antonio Bagnato to lead 12-6 but couldn't stop the ever-alert Williams from scoring before the break.

The Coppers stamped their authority with two quick tries after lemons by nippy half back Oliver Gajda and Williams to lead 22-12.

But Wanderers stayed in the hunt when Bagnato notched his second try with eight minutes left on the clock to set up a tantalising finish.

Williams was ably supported by Gajda, Kelso, lock Luke Emmington, Harry Coyne, Villiami Pikula and Blake Longbottom while Wanderers got value from Bagnato, Kervin, centres Daniel Paxton and Archer Meacham, forward Marco Licata and Tevita Tupola.

BALMAIN PCYC 22 (T Williams 2, C Kelso, O Gajda tries; C Kelso, T Williams, L Emmington gls) d WANDERERS WHITE 18 (A Bagnato 2, J Kervin tries; J Kervin, A Bagnato, D Paxton gls).

BALMAIN PCYC – Noah Mitchell, Harry Coyne, Turoa Williams (captain), Christian Malacco, Ryan McCarthy, Blake Longbottom, Oliver Gajda, Luke Emmington, Charlie Reynolds, Hanisinoa Jensen, Bailey Gilbert, Villiami Pikula, Sebastian Higgins, Charlie Kelso, Oscar Atriano, Ryan Zauner (injured).

LEICHHARDT WANDERERS WHITE – Ethan Whereat, Daniel Paxton, Archer Meacham, Jayden Lee, Luke Foster, Joseph Kervin (captain), Antonio Bagnato, Chris Esposito, Flavio Tedesco, Logan Mei, Marc Licata, Carl Perkins, Charles Boyd, Tevita Tupola, Antonio Mastronardo, Matt Lerantges. Coach: Paul Esposito; Manager: Russell Meacham; Trainers: Russell Foster & Maurizio Tedesco.

BJL life member Sam Gebrael with U/11 Div 3 Player of Match Turoa Williams (Balmain PCYC).

Balmain Referees stalwart Sam Gebrael with Balmain PCYC U/11 Div 3 skipper Turoa Williams.

U/11 Div 3 premiers Balmain PCYC

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

BJL stalwart Jack King with U/12 Div 1 Player of Match Jayme Elias (Holy Cross).

Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jack King with Holy Cross U/12 Div 1 skipper Max Dominello.

U/12 Div 1 champions Holy Cross Rhinos

Under 12 Div 1 Grand FinalHIS uncle was one of the greatest Balmain hooker forwards to pull on a boot and his cousin is touted as one of the shooting stars in the NRL premiership.

Tigers' legend Benny Elias and boom Wests Tigers' five eighth Mitchell Moses are a huge inspiration for promising Holy Cross forward Jayme Elias - hero of the Rhinos' stirring 10-4 victory over Carlingford Cougars in the U/12 Div 1 Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval.

Jayme was the cub on everyone's lips after his powerhouse display against the Cougars - turning in a performance that would have done uncle Benny and cousin Mitchell proud.

In an absorbing tussle, strong running Jayme proved the difference - capping a bumper season with a late 40 metre solo try to help secure the Frank Walsh Trophy.

Other Rhinos to shine were hooker Max Dominello, Will Young, forwards Henry O'Kane, Jayden Lawandos, Lachlan Waller, Connor Doueihi and playmaker Zane Camroux with half Sam Horner, Connor Rose, Dom Micallef, Watson Bogiso, Todd Hays, Nathan Bainy, Jacob Cini and Liam McCallum impressive for the Cougars.

It was a fine effort by the Rhinos, who developed under the coaching of former Tigers' iron man Peter Moujalli.

The Cougars led 4-0 at the break following an 11th minute try by centre McCallum before Rhinos' skipper Dominello levelled the scores with a determined try after 29 minutes.

Elias sealed victory for Holy Cross with his spectacular four pointer soon after that was converted by O'Kane.

HOLY CROSS GOLD 10 (M Dominello, J Elias tries; H O'Kane gl) d CARLINGFORD COUGARS 4 (L McCallum try).

HOLY CROSS GOLD – Aiden Crawford, Jayme Elias, Daniel Besgrove, Alex Noble, Ronan Leayr, Zane Camroux, Will Young, Henry O'Kane, Lachlan Waller, Stefan Moscarello, Jayden Lawandos, Max Dominello (captain), Andrew Younes, Samuel Kanaan, Christian Belcastro, Connor Doueihi, Sharbel Nadal, Bailey Murphy. Coach: Peter Moujalli; Manager: George Kanaan; Trainers: Kevin O'Kane, Anthony Constanton & Peter Camroux.

CARLINGFORD COUGARS BLUE – Connor Rose, Dominic Belgrove, Mitchell Haigh, Liam McCallum, Daniel Hall, Dom Micallef (captain), Sam Horner, Matthew Dezius, Joshua Basso, Nathan Bainy, Watson Bogiso, Ben Kirkman, Jacob Cini; Todd Hays, Shannon Van Ostayen, Christian Habkouk. Coach: Andrew Dezius; Co-Managers: Ingrid Cini & John Micallef; Trainers: Peter Corliss & Terry Kirkman.

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 12 Div 2 Grand FinalBALMAIN PCYC savoured one of their proudest premiership triumphs when they upset North Ryde 26-4 in the U/12 Div 2 decider.

Clever half back Connor Simos and power forward Dean Efthimiou proved instrumental as the young Coppers defied the odds to lift the Charles 'Chook' Fraser Trophy.

Simos - a stand out in the number seven jumper - was full of running and created opportunities with his crisp passing to earn the Player of the Match award.

Efthimiou was a tower of strength along with forwards Harry Janson, Ezekiel Herbert, Matt Tuhetoka and centre Alessio Bortolin as PCYC turned in a dominant second half showing against the highly rated Hawks.

After a dour struggle, the Coppers led 6-0 at the break with Efthimiou bursting over to score on the stroke of half time and Harrison Longbottom potting the extras.

But the turning point came soon after the interval when PCYC raced in three tries in the space of five minutes to jump to a 22-0 lead.

Efthimiou, Simos and Janson did the damage before North Ryde centre Christian Grego collected a consolation try after 34 minutes.

Fullback James Bragg, centre Nathan Moujalli and forwards Luke Bryant, Riley Price and Jordan Poole were the pick of a brave North Ryde side.

BALMAIN PCYC 26 (D Efthimiou 2, C Simos, H Janson, H Sulkin tries; H Longbottom, D Romeo, M Tuhetoka gls) d NORTH RYDE 4 (C Grego try).

BALMAIN PCYC – Patric McGuinness, Dean Efthimiou, Jacob Hogan, Alessio Atriano-Bortolin, Harrison Longbottom, Dylan Cowan, Connor Simos, Daniel Romeo, Kosta Vaxevanis, Harry Janson (captain), Ross Del Buono, Harrison Sulkin, Matt Tuhetoka, Ezekiel Herbert, Ray Morgan. Coach: Bon Tuhetoka; Manager: Lucy Patronaggio; Trainers: Mark Janson, Andrew Del Buono & Troy Zammit.

NORTH RYDE – James Bragg, Oscar Manning, Christian Grego, Nathan Moujalli, Connor Goggins, Tom Bywaters, Riley Price (captain), Cameron Georgievski, Joel Price, Jordan Poole, Luke Bryant, Joshua Arcus, Joel McCarthy, Tom Easy, Daniel Wilson. Coach: John Moujalli; Manager: Andrew Bywaters; Trainer: Tony Georgievski.

Kevin Fraser with U/12 Div 2 Player of Match Connor Simos (Balmain Police Boys).

Kevin Fraser, grandson of Balmain immortal Charles 'Chook' Fraser, with Balmain PCYC U/12 Div 2 skipper Harry Janson.

U/12 Div 2 premiers Balmain PCYC.

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Under 12 Div 3 Grand FinalCONCORD-Burwood were crowned U/12 Div 3 premiers after downing Carlingford Cougars 16-10 in a hard fought tussle.

Power-running Wolves' forward Jayden Nasr spearheaded the victory with a non-stop performance in the 'engine-room.'

The tough-tackling back rower was supported by forward Sofele Langi, centre Jordan Cassaniti, fullback Daniel Azzone , five eighth Guy-Luca Conti, Sofele Uluakiola and lock Jaiden Najdovski as the Wolves staved off a determined Cougars side to capture the inaugural Chris Karas Trophy.

Both sides were locked 4-all at the interval but the Wolves struck early in the second half when Conti and skipper Najdovski crossed for converted tries to establish a 16-4 lead.

Capable fullback Ryan Bloxsom gave the Cougars hope when he backed up on the inside after an Ethan Rennie bust to score under the posts with seven minutes left on the clock.

The courageous Cougars got value from Rennie, Bloxsom, half back Hunter Mackey hooker Dyahala Perigo, centre Mark Blanchard and lock Jonah Bourolias.

CONCORD-BURWOOD 16 (S Langi, G Conti, J Najdovski tries; D Azzone, J Najdovski gls) d CARLINGFORD COUGARS 10 (E Rennie, R Bloxsom tries; H Mackey gl).

CONCORD BURWOOD CHARCOAL – Daniel Azzone, Jordan Cassaniti, Brooklyn Najdovski, Hassan Radwan, Guy-Luca Conti, Mafile'o Tokelau, Jaiden Najdovski (captain), Sofele Langi, Jayden Nasr, Daniel Palmer, Phil Vecchio, Kyzar Jing, Rocky Pugliese, Sofele Uluakiola, Luke Iacona, Joshua Boutros. Coach: Rob Cassaniti; Manager: Kelly Najdovski; Trainer: Frank Vecchio.

CARLINGFORD COUGARS MAROON – Ryan Bloxsom, Mark Blanchard, Josh Smith-Kenna, Bashir Mariam, Ben Bounassif, Hayden Cunningham, Hunter Mackey (captain), Jonah Bourolias, Joshua Pemberton, Tom Gerrie, David Ewings, Dyahala Perigo, Eric Dwyer, Lachlan Watts, Ethan Rennie, Samuel Abraham. Coach: Damien Mackey; Manager: Marianne Dwyer; Trainers: Michael Blanchard, Mario Bounassif & Ahmed Mariam.

BJL stalwart Jack King with U/12 Div 3 Player of Match Jayden Nasr (Concord-Burwood).

Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jack King with Concord-Burwood U/12 Div 3 skipper Jaiden Najdovski.

U/12 Div 3 premiers Concord-Burwood Charcoal

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 12 Div 2 Grand FinalBALMAIN PCYC savoured one of their proudest premiership triumphs when they upset North Ryde 26-4 in the U/12 Div 2 decider.

Clever half back Connor Simos and power forward Dean Efthimiou proved instrumental as the young Coppers defied the odds to lift the Charles 'Chook' Fraser Trophy.

Simos - a stand out in the number seven jumper - was full of running and created opportunities with his crisp passing to earn the Player of the Match award.

Efthimiou was a tower of strength along with forwards Harry Janson, Ezekiel Herbert, Matt Tuhetoka and centre Alessio Bortolin as PCYC turned in a dominant second half showing against the highly rated Hawks.

After a dour struggle, the Coppers led 6-0 at the break with Efthimiou bursting over to score on the stroke of half time and Harrison Longbottom potting the extras.

But the turning point came soon after the interval when PCYC raced in three tries in the space of five minutes to jump to a 22-0 lead.

Efthimiou, Simos and Janson did the damage before North Ryde centre Christian Grego collected a consolation try after 34 minutes.

Fullback James Bragg, centre Nathan Moujalli and forwards Luke Bryant, Riley Price and Jordan Poole were the pick of a brave North Ryde side.

BALMAIN PCYC 26 (D Efthimiou 2, C Simos, H Janson, H Sulkin tries; H Longbottom, D Romeo, M Tuhetoka gls) d NORTH RYDE 4 (C Grego try).

BALMAIN PCYC – Patric McGuinness, Dean Efthimiou, Jacob Hogan, Alessio Atriano-Bortolin, Harrison Longbottom, Dylan Cowan, Connor Simos, Daniel Romeo, Kosta Vaxevanis, Harry Janson (captain), Ross Del Buono, Harrison Sulkin, Matt Tuhetoka, Ezekiel Herbert, Ray Morgan. Coach: Bon Tuhetoka; Manager: Lucy Patronaggio; Trainers: Mark Janson, Andrew Del Buono & Troy Zammit.

NORTH RYDE – James Bragg, Oscar Manning, Christian Grego, Nathan Moujalli, Connor Goggins, Tom Bywaters, Riley Price (captain), Cameron Georgievski, Joel Price, Jordan Poole, Luke Bryant, Joshua Arcus, Joel McCarthy, Tom Easy, Daniel Wilson. Coach: John Moujalli; Manager: Andrew Bywaters; Trainer: Tony Georgievski.

Kevin Fraser with U/12 Div 2 Player of Match Connor Simos (Balmain Police Boys).

Kevin Fraser, grandson of Balmain immortal Charles 'Chook' Fraser, with Balmain PCYC U/12 Div 2 skipper Harry Janson.

U/12 Div 2 premiers Balmain PCYC.

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

Under 12 Div 3 Grand FinalCONCORD-Burwood were crowned U/12 Div 3 premiers after downing Carlingford Cougars 16-10 in a hard fought tussle.

Power-running Wolves' forward Jayden Nasr spearheaded the victory with a non-stop performance in the 'engine-room.'

The tough-tackling back rower was supported by forward Sofele Langi, centre Jordan Cassaniti, fullback Daniel Azzone , five eighth Guy-Luca Conti, Sofele Uluakiola and lock Jaiden Najdovski as the Wolves staved off a determined Cougars side to capture the inaugural Chris Karas Trophy.

Both sides were locked 4-all at the interval but the Wolves struck early in the second half when Conti and skipper Najdovski crossed for converted tries to establish a 16-4 lead.

Capable fullback Ryan Bloxsom gave the Cougars hope when he backed up on the inside after an Ethan Rennie bust to score under the posts with seven minutes left on the clock.

The courageous Cougars got value from Rennie, Bloxsom, half back Hunter Mackey hooker Dyahala Perigo, centre Mark Blanchard and lock Jonah Bourolias.

CONCORD-BURWOOD 16 (S Langi, G Conti, J Najdovski tries; D Azzone, J Najdovski gls) d CARLINGFORD COUGARS 10 (E Rennie, R Bloxsom tries; H Mackey gl).

CONCORD BURWOOD CHARCOAL – Daniel Azzone, Jordan Cassaniti, Brooklyn Najdovski, Hassan Radwan, Guy-Luca Conti, Mafile'o Tokelau, Jaiden Najdovski (captain), Sofele Langi, Jayden Nasr, Daniel Palmer, Phil Vecchio, Kyzar Jing, Rocky Pugliese, Sofele Uluakiola, Luke Iacona, Joshua Boutros. Coach: Rob Cassaniti; Manager: Kelly Najdovski; Trainer: Frank Vecchio.

CARLINGFORD COUGARS MAROON – Ryan Bloxsom, Mark Blanchard, Josh Smith-Kenna, Bashir Mariam, Ben Bounassif, Hayden Cunningham, Hunter Mackey (captain), Jonah Bourolias, Joshua Pemberton, Tom Gerrie, David Ewings, Dyahala Perigo, Eric Dwyer, Lachlan Watts, Ethan Rennie, Samuel Abraham. Coach: Damien Mackey; Manager: Marianne Dwyer; Trainers: Michael Blanchard, Mario Bounassif & Ahmed Mariam.

BJL stalwart Jack King with U/12 Div 3 Player of Match Jayden Nasr (Concord-Burwood).

Ryde Eastwood Football Club stalwart Jack King with Concord-Burwood U/12 Div 3 skipper Jaiden Najdovski.

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Sydney Combined Competition U/16 Div 1 champions Dundas Shamrocks

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Under 15 Div 1MATRAVILLE Tigers captured the U/15 Div 1 premiership trophy after a thrilling 14-12 victory over Holy Cross Ryde at Redfern Oval.

The South Sydney age champions came from behind to edge out the Rhinos in a crackerjack contest that featured punishing defence and fine attacking skills across the park.

Clever Rhinos’ hooker Bennett Wheelhouse was rewarded for outstanding display by being named the official Player of the Match award.

Wheelhouse tackled like a trojan and sparked many a raid with his darting runs from dummy half as Holy Cross established an 8-4 lead at the interval.

Matraville notched two second half tries in an absorbing tussle to seal the title.

Holy Cross were best served by the tireless Wheelhouse, lock Will Lawson, second rower Mateo Tatola and sharp centre Scott Brooks.

Sydney Combined Competition Grand Finals

Under 16 Div 1 Grand Final Attwood, hooker Mitchell Hyde and John-Paul Hannawe.

ALL conquering Dundas Shamrocks were crowned NSWRL Sydney Combined Clovelly were best served by halves Lachlan Competition U/16 Div 1 champions after Lam and Tyzac Bailey and lock Victor Radley.toppling Clovelly Crocodiles 26-10 in the

DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 26 (Z Allen, A Doueihi, J Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. Hannawe, Z Ryan tries; A Doueihi 5 gls) d

It was a fine achievement by the undefeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 10 (J McGrath, L Dundas cubs, who outclassed their Eastern Lam tries; S Blair gl).Suburbs rivals with sheer power and skill.

DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Ryan Papenhuyzen, Comprising the nucleus of Balmain’s U/16 Angelo Panambalana, Zac Allen, Justin Frain, junior representative squad that reached the Abe Matar, Adam Doueihi, Adam Rizk (captain), 2014 Harold Matthews Cup semi finals, the Lachlan Attwood, Justin Story, Kobe Thorson, Shamrocks proved too slick for Clovelly who Harrison Leonard, Mitchell Hyde, Richard were prepared by Papua New Guinea Test Amone, John-Paul Hannawe, Adam Kassem, coach and former Queensland Origin half back Eddie Abraham, Mohamed Zreika, Zac Ryan, Adrian Lam. Tyrelle Maui.

Promising five eighth Adam Doueihi and NSW Coach: Steve Hanson; Manager: Ravin U/16 Player of the Year Ryan Papenhuyzen Panambalana; Trainers: Paul Leonard, George were instrumental in the victory, turning in top Abraham & Brett Hyde.games for the Shamrocks.

CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE – Alex Spooner, Doueihi created scoring opportunities with his Jai McGrath, Jackson Mohi, Rhys Whenuaroa, clever passing and kicking to earn the official Keenan Maher, Lachlan Lam (captain), Tyzac Player of the Match award while the elusive Bailey, Victor Radley, Jaya Yoannidis, Edenn Papenhuyzen menaced the Crocodiles with his Rogers-Smith, Callan Turner, Dean Kelly, Keanu tricky sidestep and turn of speed. Rogers-Smith, Tom Fuller, Joseph Galea,

Stephen Blair, Ethan Micallef. Coach: Adrian Other Dundas players to shine were centre Zac Lam; Manager: Marcel Jordan; Trainers: Neil Allen and powerful forwards Richard Amone, Dunkley & David Spooner.Harrison Leonard, Kobe Thorson, Lachlan

Balmain Junior League Chairman John Critchley with Player of the Match, Adam Doueihi (Dundas Shamrocks)

Dundas Shamrocks’ premiership-winning U/16 Div 1 skipper Adam Rizk

Sydney Combined Competition U/15 Div 1 – runners up Holy Cross Rhinos

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Sydney Combined Competition U/16 Div 1 champions Dundas Shamrocks

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Under 15 Div 1MATRAVILLE Tigers captured the U/15 Div 1 premiership trophy after a thrilling 14-12 victory over Holy Cross Ryde at Redfern Oval.

The South Sydney age champions came from behind to edge out the Rhinos in a crackerjack contest that featured punishing defence and fine attacking skills across the park.

Clever Rhinos’ hooker Bennett Wheelhouse was rewarded for outstanding display by being named the official Player of the Match award.

Wheelhouse tackled like a trojan and sparked many a raid with his darting runs from dummy half as Holy Cross established an 8-4 lead at the interval.

Matraville notched two second half tries in an absorbing tussle to seal the title.

Holy Cross were best served by the tireless Wheelhouse, lock Will Lawson, second rower Mateo Tatola and sharp centre Scott Brooks.

Sydney Combined Competition Grand Finals

Under 16 Div 1 Grand Final Attwood, hooker Mitchell Hyde and John-Paul Hannawe.

ALL conquering Dundas Shamrocks were crowned NSWRL Sydney Combined Clovelly were best served by halves Lachlan Competition U/16 Div 1 champions after Lam and Tyzac Bailey and lock Victor Radley.toppling Clovelly Crocodiles 26-10 in the

DUNDAS SHAMROCKS 26 (Z Allen, A Doueihi, J Grand Final at Leichhardt Oval. Hannawe, Z Ryan tries; A Doueihi 5 gls) d

It was a fine achievement by the undefeated CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE 10 (J McGrath, L Dundas cubs, who outclassed their Eastern Lam tries; S Blair gl).Suburbs rivals with sheer power and skill.

DUNDAS SHAMROCKS – Ryan Papenhuyzen, Comprising the nucleus of Balmain’s U/16 Angelo Panambalana, Zac Allen, Justin Frain, junior representative squad that reached the Abe Matar, Adam Doueihi, Adam Rizk (captain), 2014 Harold Matthews Cup semi finals, the Lachlan Attwood, Justin Story, Kobe Thorson, Shamrocks proved too slick for Clovelly who Harrison Leonard, Mitchell Hyde, Richard were prepared by Papua New Guinea Test Amone, John-Paul Hannawe, Adam Kassem, coach and former Queensland Origin half back Eddie Abraham, Mohamed Zreika, Zac Ryan, Adrian Lam. Tyrelle Maui.

Promising five eighth Adam Doueihi and NSW Coach: Steve Hanson; Manager: Ravin U/16 Player of the Year Ryan Papenhuyzen Panambalana; Trainers: Paul Leonard, George were instrumental in the victory, turning in top Abraham & Brett Hyde.games for the Shamrocks.

CLOVELLY CROCODILES BLUE – Alex Spooner, Doueihi created scoring opportunities with his Jai McGrath, Jackson Mohi, Rhys Whenuaroa, clever passing and kicking to earn the official Keenan Maher, Lachlan Lam (captain), Tyzac Player of the Match award while the elusive Bailey, Victor Radley, Jaya Yoannidis, Edenn Papenhuyzen menaced the Crocodiles with his Rogers-Smith, Callan Turner, Dean Kelly, Keanu tricky sidestep and turn of speed. Rogers-Smith, Tom Fuller, Joseph Galea,

Stephen Blair, Ethan Micallef. Coach: Adrian Other Dundas players to shine were centre Zac Lam; Manager: Marcel Jordan; Trainers: Neil Allen and powerful forwards Richard Amone, Dunkley & David Spooner.Harrison Leonard, Kobe Thorson, Lachlan

Balmain Junior League Chairman John Critchley with Player of the Match, Adam Doueihi (Dundas Shamrocks)

Dundas Shamrocks’ premiership-winning U/16 Div 1 skipper Adam Rizk

Sydney Combined Competition U/15 Div 1 – runners up Holy Cross Rhinos

MEET the pack of talented rugby league Wolves that have “The team has enjoyed success because the boys play the game achieved a rare sporting feat - capturing successive Benny Elias for fun and just simply want to learn,” he said.Shield titles in all three divisions.

“They work hard as a unit and have reaped the benefits.”Pictured with Tigers' great Benny Elias are the mighty Concord-

Concord-Burwood posted 44 tries on the day and with the crafty Burwood United U/8s that toppled North Ryde six tries to nil in Mitchell calling the shots were at their best in the final.this year’s final at Frank Street Oval Ryde.Playmaker Fin and the elusive Tannous notched try doubles with Under the guidance of co-coaches Andrew Mitchell and Terry Langi and Nasser completing the rout against the gallant Hawks. Langi, the Wolves produced outstanding performances at the Gala PHOTO courtesy Melba Studios.Day to bring home a third consecutive trophy.

Led by promising cub Finlay Mitchell, who was judged Player of the Final, the well-drilled Wolves powered their way through the competition.

Victory in the U/8s final made it a clean-sweep for Concord-Burwood, who previously lifted the U/6 and U/7 trophies in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

Other team members to impress were Edwin Langi, Marc Tannous, Johnny Vilia, Epeli Leao, Levi Moon, Michael Nasser, Jordan Rupeana, Alessandro Lombardo, Trey Quinn and Hugh Hutton.

Team manager was Peta Raper and trainer Matt Rupeana.

The Wolves won all of their six matches - downing Five Dock RSL, Dundas Shamrocks, Carlingford Cougars and Enfield Federals in the preliminary rounds before rolling Holy Cross five tries to nil in a semi final.

“They are fine ambassadors for the club and are a pleasure to coach,” said Wolves' mentor Mitchell.

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

U/14 Div 3 Player of the Match Reg Alofipo (Five Dock RSL)

Five Dock RSL co-captain Isaac Wilson holds the premiership trophy aloft

Sydney Combined Competition U/14 Div 3 premiers Five Dock RSL

Under 14 Div 3 Grand FinalDASHING fullback Reg Alofipo produced an outstanding display to help Five Dock RSL lift the Combined Inner City U/14 Div 3 title after a thrilling 32-28 victory over Renown United at Leichhardt Oval.

The fleet-footed Alofipo wreaked plenty of havoc with his pace and swerve to nab three tries in a Player of the Match performance.

A second half try double by the slick custodian inspired the Dockers, who finished strongly to secure the premiership title.

Trailing 28-20, the elusive Alofipo fooled the defence with a darting 50 metre run to score before bursting onto an off-load from five eighth Joao Goncalves to cross and seal the trophy.

Five Dock jumped to an early 14-0 lead with tries by Alofipo, centre Kayleb Cantali and hooker Sam Elias before Renown bridged the gap with two tries before the break.

The clever Elias weaved his way over for a second try after the interval with Goncalves adding the extras for a 20-10 lead before the St George club staged a revival.

Five Dock were best served by Alofipo, halves Goncalves and Dylan Woodward, Cantali, Elias and strong-running forward Isaac Wilson.

Smart halves Tyson Martin and Ashley Totten, hooker Lewis Mallard and centre Ryan Economou were the pick of a gallant Renown side.

FIVE DOCK RSL 32 ® Alofipo 3, S Elias 2, K Cantali tries; J Goncalves 3, S Elias gls) d RENOWN UNITED 28 ® Economou 2, J Palumberi, J Rios, T Martin, L Mallard tries; T Martin 2 gls).

FIVE DOCK RSL – Reg Alofipo, Beau Syron, Kayleb Cantali, Declan McCarthy, Morgan Fawzi, Joao Goncalves, Dylan Woodward, Sam Duckworth, Isaac Wilson (co-captain), Guy Squadrito, Connor Papafotiou, Sam Elias (co-captain), James Corbett, Tyler Garcia, Ali Hammoud, Alec Pugliese, Liam Soper, James Rowe, Jeff Cavallin-Matthews, Michael Gordon, Connor Monroe, Nick Doherty. Coach: Spiro Papafotiou; Co-Managers: Rose Elias & Brian Soper; Trainers: Ben Georgeson, Penny Duckworth & Brandon McCarthy.

RENOWN UNITED – Taiwaaka Noble, John Palumberi, Ryan Economou, Jarred Rios, Noah Assaly, Tyson Martin (captain), Ashley Totten, Daniel Trepzanovski, Rangi Noble, Adam Daizli, Tim Lisson, Lewis Mallard, Keegan Host, Jazz Robredillo, Odin Te Paiho-Murray, Daniel Palasovski. Coach: James Martin; Manager: Cathy Host; Trainers: Carla Salvaggio & Henry Murray.

UNDER 15 Div 2: Mascot (South Sydney) 22 Dundas Shamrocks (Balmain) 6

UNDER 14 Div 4: South Eastern Red (South Sydney) 8 Leichhardt Wanderers Black (Balmain) 4

UNDER 13 Div 2: South Eastern (South Sydney) 34 Holy Cross (Balmain) 6

UNDER 13 Div 3: Hurstville United (St George) 26 Balmain PCYC (Balmain) 20

MEET the pack of talented rugby league Wolves that have “The team has enjoyed success because the boys play the game achieved a rare sporting feat - capturing successive Benny Elias for fun and just simply want to learn,” he said.Shield titles in all three divisions.

“They work hard as a unit and have reaped the benefits.”Pictured with Tigers' great Benny Elias are the mighty Concord-

Concord-Burwood posted 44 tries on the day and with the crafty Burwood United U/8s that toppled North Ryde six tries to nil in Mitchell calling the shots were at their best in the final.this year’s final at Frank Street Oval Ryde.Playmaker Fin and the elusive Tannous notched try doubles with Under the guidance of co-coaches Andrew Mitchell and Terry Langi and Nasser completing the rout against the gallant Hawks. Langi, the Wolves produced outstanding performances at the Gala PHOTO courtesy Melba Studios.Day to bring home a third consecutive trophy.

Led by promising cub Finlay Mitchell, who was judged Player of the Final, the well-drilled Wolves powered their way through the competition.

Victory in the U/8s final made it a clean-sweep for Concord-Burwood, who previously lifted the U/6 and U/7 trophies in 2012 and 2013 respectively.

Other team members to impress were Edwin Langi, Marc Tannous, Johnny Vilia, Epeli Leao, Levi Moon, Michael Nasser, Jordan Rupeana, Alessandro Lombardo, Trey Quinn and Hugh Hutton.

Team manager was Peta Raper and trainer Matt Rupeana.

The Wolves won all of their six matches - downing Five Dock RSL, Dundas Shamrocks, Carlingford Cougars and Enfield Federals in the preliminary rounds before rolling Holy Cross five tries to nil in a semi final.

“They are fine ambassadors for the club and are a pleasure to coach,” said Wolves' mentor Mitchell.

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Chris Karas at the Balmain Junior League Grand Finals

U/14 Div 3 Player of the Match Reg Alofipo (Five Dock RSL)

Five Dock RSL co-captain Isaac Wilson holds the premiership trophy aloft

Sydney Combined Competition U/14 Div 3 premiers Five Dock RSL

Under 14 Div 3 Grand FinalDASHING fullback Reg Alofipo produced an outstanding display to help Five Dock RSL lift the Combined Inner City U/14 Div 3 title after a thrilling 32-28 victory over Renown United at Leichhardt Oval.

The fleet-footed Alofipo wreaked plenty of havoc with his pace and swerve to nab three tries in a Player of the Match performance.

A second half try double by the slick custodian inspired the Dockers, who finished strongly to secure the premiership title.

Trailing 28-20, the elusive Alofipo fooled the defence with a darting 50 metre run to score before bursting onto an off-load from five eighth Joao Goncalves to cross and seal the trophy.

Five Dock jumped to an early 14-0 lead with tries by Alofipo, centre Kayleb Cantali and hooker Sam Elias before Renown bridged the gap with two tries before the break.

The clever Elias weaved his way over for a second try after the interval with Goncalves adding the extras for a 20-10 lead before the St George club staged a revival.

Five Dock were best served by Alofipo, halves Goncalves and Dylan Woodward, Cantali, Elias and strong-running forward Isaac Wilson.

Smart halves Tyson Martin and Ashley Totten, hooker Lewis Mallard and centre Ryan Economou were the pick of a gallant Renown side.

FIVE DOCK RSL 32 ® Alofipo 3, S Elias 2, K Cantali tries; J Goncalves 3, S Elias gls) d RENOWN UNITED 28 ® Economou 2, J Palumberi, J Rios, T Martin, L Mallard tries; T Martin 2 gls).

FIVE DOCK RSL – Reg Alofipo, Beau Syron, Kayleb Cantali, Declan McCarthy, Morgan Fawzi, Joao Goncalves, Dylan Woodward, Sam Duckworth, Isaac Wilson (co-captain), Guy Squadrito, Connor Papafotiou, Sam Elias (co-captain), James Corbett, Tyler Garcia, Ali Hammoud, Alec Pugliese, Liam Soper, James Rowe, Jeff Cavallin-Matthews, Michael Gordon, Connor Monroe, Nick Doherty. Coach: Spiro Papafotiou; Co-Managers: Rose Elias & Brian Soper; Trainers: Ben Georgeson, Penny Duckworth & Brandon McCarthy.

RENOWN UNITED – Taiwaaka Noble, John Palumberi, Ryan Economou, Jarred Rios, Noah Assaly, Tyson Martin (captain), Ashley Totten, Daniel Trepzanovski, Rangi Noble, Adam Daizli, Tim Lisson, Lewis Mallard, Keegan Host, Jazz Robredillo, Odin Te Paiho-Murray, Daniel Palasovski. Coach: James Martin; Manager: Cathy Host; Trainers: Carla Salvaggio & Henry Murray.

UNDER 15 Div 2: Mascot (South Sydney) 22 Dundas Shamrocks (Balmain) 6

UNDER 14 Div 4: South Eastern Red (South Sydney) 8 Leichhardt Wanderers Black (Balmain) 4

UNDER 13 Div 2: South Eastern (South Sydney) 34 Holy Cross (Balmain) 6

UNDER 13 Div 3: Hurstville United (St George) 26 Balmain PCYC (Balmain) 20

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Mark O'Neill ShieldCONCORD Burwood United Pink U/10 players celebrate their 12-8 Mark O'Neill Shield final victory over Strathfield Raiders White at St Patricks Oval Dundas.

Former Wests Tigers' premiership-winning forward Mark O'Neill was on hand to present medals to the winners and runners up.

Promising Wolves' junior Levi Conti (pictured with Mark O'Neill) produced a skilful display to earn the Player of the Match award with his darting runs and copybook defence a feature.

Outstanding Raiders' prospect Tannous Sukkar was named Player of the Series after his consistent performances in the U/10s tournament.

Sukkar showed skill and power to spearhead Strathfield's charge at the title, turning in non-stop efforts to inspire team mates.

In the quarter finals the Wolves downed Leichhardt Juniors (24-0); Strathfield defeated North Ryde Hawks 44-0; Wanderers Red toppled Dundas Shamrocks 24-0 and Holy Cross Gold beat Wanderers Black 28-0.

Concord-Burwood advanced to the final with a tough 4-0 win over Wanderers Red in a semi final with the Raiders edging out Holy Cross 12-8.

Shamrocks officials hosted a well-run Gala Day with the camaraderie shown by all clubs a huge tonic for the Junior League.

Player of the Series - Jude Chaloub

LEICHHARDT Wanderers Red captured the POOL B: Holy Cross Gold 40 Concord Burwood 2014 Robbie Farah Challenge trophy with a 20- Charcoal 4; Holy Cross Gold 36 Balmain PCYC 8; 12 victory over Holy Cross Gold in the Balmain PCYC 32 Concord-Burwood Charcoal Championship Final at Blackmore Oval. 12;

Hosted by the Wanderers club, the Challenge POOL C: Concord Burwood Pink 56 Wanderers event was staged under a new format this Black 0; Dundas Shamrocks 60 Wanderers Black season with 12 teams competing. 0; Concord Burwood Pink 28 Shamrocks 16.

In the consolation finals, Concord Burwood POOL D: Enfield Federals 36 Holy Cross Maroon Charcoal defeated Carlingford Cougars 36-20 0; Leichhardt Juniors 64 Holy Cross Maroon 0; to win the Cup while Strathfield Raiders took Leichhardt Juniors 24 Enfield Federals 8.out the Shield with a 40-8 victory over Balmain

SEMI FINALSPCYC.ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE: Wanderers Red 32 Player of the Series was talented Strathfield Concord Burwood Pink 4; Holy Cross Gold 16 prospect Jude Chaloub, who turned in Leichhardt Juniors 8.dynamic displays throughout the competition.ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: Strathfield Raiders 40 The Wanderers Red squad that clinched the Shamrocks 8; Balmain PCYC 20 Enfield Federals Robbie Farah Challenge title was Siokatame 16.Tupou (captain), Sam Schmitzer, Anthony

Losurdo, Charlie King, Darcy Dessent. Jack ROBBIE FARAH CUP: Cougars 32 Wanderers 12; Greene, Jack Harris, Jack Kelly, Justin Miletic, Concord Burwood Charcoal 32 Holy Cross Karl Laurenson, Kian Edmed, Kody Honeysett, Maroon 4.Liam Hoad, Marcus Dolfo and Max Rider.

GRAND FINALSWinning coach was Sam Miletic, trainers Simon

ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE: Wanderers Red 20 Hoad and Mario Dolfo and manager Margaret Holy Cross Gold 12.Dessent.

ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: Strathfield Raiders 40 POOL A: Leichhardt Wanderers Red 8 Balmain PCYC 8.Strathfield Raiders 8; Wanderers Red 44

Carlingford Cougars 4; Strathfield Raiders 40 ROBBIE FARAH CUP: Concord-Burwood Cougars 4; Charcoal 36 Cougars 20.

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Mark O'Neill ShieldCONCORD Burwood United Pink U/10 players celebrate their 12-8 Mark O'Neill Shield final victory over Strathfield Raiders White at St Patricks Oval Dundas.

Former Wests Tigers' premiership-winning forward Mark O'Neill was on hand to present medals to the winners and runners up.

Promising Wolves' junior Levi Conti (pictured with Mark O'Neill) produced a skilful display to earn the Player of the Match award with his darting runs and copybook defence a feature.

Outstanding Raiders' prospect Tannous Sukkar was named Player of the Series after his consistent performances in the U/10s tournament.

Sukkar showed skill and power to spearhead Strathfield's charge at the title, turning in non-stop efforts to inspire team mates.

In the quarter finals the Wolves downed Leichhardt Juniors (24-0); Strathfield defeated North Ryde Hawks 44-0; Wanderers Red toppled Dundas Shamrocks 24-0 and Holy Cross Gold beat Wanderers Black 28-0.

Concord-Burwood advanced to the final with a tough 4-0 win over Wanderers Red in a semi final with the Raiders edging out Holy Cross 12-8.

Shamrocks officials hosted a well-run Gala Day with the camaraderie shown by all clubs a huge tonic for the Junior League.

Player of the Series - Jude Chaloub

LEICHHARDT Wanderers Red captured the POOL B: Holy Cross Gold 40 Concord Burwood 2014 Robbie Farah Challenge trophy with a 20- Charcoal 4; Holy Cross Gold 36 Balmain PCYC 8; 12 victory over Holy Cross Gold in the Balmain PCYC 32 Concord-Burwood Charcoal Championship Final at Blackmore Oval. 12;

Hosted by the Wanderers club, the Challenge POOL C: Concord Burwood Pink 56 Wanderers event was staged under a new format this Black 0; Dundas Shamrocks 60 Wanderers Black season with 12 teams competing. 0; Concord Burwood Pink 28 Shamrocks 16.

In the consolation finals, Concord Burwood POOL D: Enfield Federals 36 Holy Cross Maroon Charcoal defeated Carlingford Cougars 36-20 0; Leichhardt Juniors 64 Holy Cross Maroon 0; to win the Cup while Strathfield Raiders took Leichhardt Juniors 24 Enfield Federals 8.out the Shield with a 40-8 victory over Balmain

SEMI FINALSPCYC.ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE: Wanderers Red 32 Player of the Series was talented Strathfield Concord Burwood Pink 4; Holy Cross Gold 16 prospect Jude Chaloub, who turned in Leichhardt Juniors 8.dynamic displays throughout the competition.ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: Strathfield Raiders 40 The Wanderers Red squad that clinched the Shamrocks 8; Balmain PCYC 20 Enfield Federals Robbie Farah Challenge title was Siokatame 16.Tupou (captain), Sam Schmitzer, Anthony

Losurdo, Charlie King, Darcy Dessent. Jack ROBBIE FARAH CUP: Cougars 32 Wanderers 12; Greene, Jack Harris, Jack Kelly, Justin Miletic, Concord Burwood Charcoal 32 Holy Cross Karl Laurenson, Kian Edmed, Kody Honeysett, Maroon 4.Liam Hoad, Marcus Dolfo and Max Rider.

GRAND FINALSWinning coach was Sam Miletic, trainers Simon

ROBBIE FARAH CHALLENGE: Wanderers Red 20 Hoad and Mario Dolfo and manager Margaret Holy Cross Gold 12.Dessent.

ROBBIE FARAH SHIELD: Strathfield Raiders 40 POOL A: Leichhardt Wanderers Red 8 Balmain PCYC 8.Strathfield Raiders 8; Wanderers Red 44

Carlingford Cougars 4; Strathfield Raiders 40 ROBBIE FARAH CUP: Concord-Burwood Cougars 4; Charcoal 36 Cougars 20.

Robbie Farah Challenge

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Benny Elias ShieldJunior talent on show at Benny Elias Shield Gala Day

CONCORD-Burwood Wolves, Strathfield Raiders and Holy Cross Rhinos shared the spoils at the 2014 Benny Elias Shield Gala Day on August 16 at Frank Street Oval Ryde.

The Wolves' all conquering Under 8s – led by 'little general' and official Player of the Final Finn Mitchell – rolled North Ryde Hawks six tries to nil in the main game.

Mitchell and Marc Tannous each picked up a try double with The Whites led 3-1 at the interval after tries by Taylor, Michael Edwin Langi and Michael Nasser also scoring for the Wolves, who Joukhader and Michael Papas with Jamal Tabbah scoring the Reds' led 3-0 at the break. lone try.Under the guidance of co-coaches Andrew Mitchell and Terry Taylor and Dominic Toomey grabbed second half tries to seal Langi, the Wolves produced outstanding performances at the Gala victory for the Whites.Day to chalk up a rare achievement.

HOLY Cross toppled the Raiders 7-5 to clinch the Under 6s trophy - Led by promising cub Finlay Mitchell, who was judged Player of with rising prospect Jimmy Young the best player on ground.the Final, the well-drilled Wolves powered their way through the competition. Jimmy, the son of former Wallaby prop Bill Young, caught the eye

with his powerful running and copybook defence to guide the Victory in the U/8s final made it a clean-sweep for Concord- Rhinos to victory.Burwood, who previously lifted the U/6 and U/7 trophies in 2012 and 2013 respectively. He crossed for three of the Rhinos' seven tries to earn the Player of

the Final award.Other team members to impress were Edwin Langi, Marc Tannous, Johnny Vilia, Epeli Leao, Levi Moon, Michael Nasser, Jordan Brandon Lewandos (2), Toby Hannan and Young scored first half Rupeana, Alessandro Lombardo, Trey Quinn and Hugh Hutton. tries to give Holy Cross a 4-3 lead with strong running Raiders'

junior Huss Khalil notching a hat-trick.Promising Holy Cross cub Hamish Gordon was named Player of the Series. The Rhinos edged out their rivals when Young (2) and Hunter

Reich - a cousin of Wests Tigers' boom five eighth - raced over for STRATHFIELD Raiders underlined their depth in the Balmain Junior further tries. Jarrod Kanaan scored a double for Strathfield.League U/7 Mini League ranks when the club's White team defeated the Reds 5-1 in the Under 7s final. North Ryde pocket dynamo Isaaq Karhani was named U/6 Player

of Series.Raiders' White captain Jack Taylor, who scored two tries in the title decider, was judged Player of the Final while talented Concord-Burwood junior Joseph Matta collected the Player of the Series award.

U/6 Champions – Holy Cross

U/8 Champions – Concord Burwood

U7 Champions – Strathfield Raiders

U7 Player of the Final – Jack Taylor

U6 Player of the Final – Jim Young

U6 Player of the Series – Isaaq Karhani

U7 Player of the Series – Joseph Matta

U6 Player of the Series – Huss Khalil

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Benny Elias ShieldJunior talent on show at Benny Elias Shield Gala Day

CONCORD-Burwood Wolves, Strathfield Raiders and Holy Cross Rhinos shared the spoils at the 2014 Benny Elias Shield Gala Day on August 16 at Frank Street Oval Ryde.

The Wolves' all conquering Under 8s – led by 'little general' and official Player of the Final Finn Mitchell – rolled North Ryde Hawks six tries to nil in the main game.

Mitchell and Marc Tannous each picked up a try double with The Whites led 3-1 at the interval after tries by Taylor, Michael Edwin Langi and Michael Nasser also scoring for the Wolves, who Joukhader and Michael Papas with Jamal Tabbah scoring the Reds' led 3-0 at the break. lone try.Under the guidance of co-coaches Andrew Mitchell and Terry Taylor and Dominic Toomey grabbed second half tries to seal Langi, the Wolves produced outstanding performances at the Gala victory for the Whites.Day to chalk up a rare achievement.

HOLY Cross toppled the Raiders 7-5 to clinch the Under 6s trophy - Led by promising cub Finlay Mitchell, who was judged Player of with rising prospect Jimmy Young the best player on ground.the Final, the well-drilled Wolves powered their way through the competition. Jimmy, the son of former Wallaby prop Bill Young, caught the eye

with his powerful running and copybook defence to guide the Victory in the U/8s final made it a clean-sweep for Concord- Rhinos to victory.Burwood, who previously lifted the U/6 and U/7 trophies in 2012 and 2013 respectively. He crossed for three of the Rhinos' seven tries to earn the Player of

the Final award.Other team members to impress were Edwin Langi, Marc Tannous, Johnny Vilia, Epeli Leao, Levi Moon, Michael Nasser, Jordan Brandon Lewandos (2), Toby Hannan and Young scored first half Rupeana, Alessandro Lombardo, Trey Quinn and Hugh Hutton. tries to give Holy Cross a 4-3 lead with strong running Raiders'

junior Huss Khalil notching a hat-trick.Promising Holy Cross cub Hamish Gordon was named Player of the Series. The Rhinos edged out their rivals when Young (2) and Hunter

Reich - a cousin of Wests Tigers' boom five eighth - raced over for STRATHFIELD Raiders underlined their depth in the Balmain Junior further tries. Jarrod Kanaan scored a double for Strathfield.League U/7 Mini League ranks when the club's White team defeated the Reds 5-1 in the Under 7s final. North Ryde pocket dynamo Isaaq Karhani was named U/6 Player

of Series.Raiders' White captain Jack Taylor, who scored two tries in the title decider, was judged Player of the Final while talented Concord-Burwood junior Joseph Matta collected the Player of the Series award.

U/6 Champions – Holy Cross

U/8 Champions – Concord Burwood

U7 Champions – Strathfield Raiders

U7 Player of the Final – Jack Taylor

U6 Player of the Final – Jim Young

U6 Player of the Series – Isaaq Karhani

U7 Player of the Series – Joseph Matta

U6 Player of the Series – Huss Khalil

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Tragic Deaths Rock Tigers Community By CHRIS KARAS

BALMAIN Junior League mourned the deaths of three former players in tragic circumstances during 2014.

North Ryde Hawks' representative forward Bradley Dillon, all round sportsman Chris Noble and Tigers' two time premiership-winning hooker Richard Dorahy have all passed away in separate tragedies.

25 year old BRADLEY DILLON - the young father of two who was shot and killed outside Leichhardt Market Place - was a talented footballer who achieved success with the Hawks and Balmain junior rep squads.

As a teenager, Brad served the Hawks with distinction and led the club to Grand Final glory as skipper of the premiership-winning U/18s in 2006, picking up the Player of the Match award.

He was also a promising junior baseballer who turned down an opportunity to trial with an American baseball team so that he could instead play in a Grand Final for the Hawks.

Dillon - who played alongside the likes of Troy Pearce and former Balmain and Parramatta utility Matt Ryan - joined the Hawks in 2001.

A tough competitor with a huge work rate, Brad went on to represent the Balmain U/14 and U/15 Development squads before earning selection in the Tigers' Harold Matthews Cup U/16s squad in 2004 that was coached by Stuart Stanton.

Dillon won the club's U/13 Best Forward award and was named U/14 Player of the Finals series and skippered North Ryde to an U/18s premiership in 2006 where he collected the Player of the Match award.

His final season with the club was in 2008 when he figured in the U/21s competition.

27 year old CHRIS NOBLE - who played rugby league for North Ryde and represented Balmain in the Jersey Flegg Cup competition - was a victim of the Rozelle explosion.

A versatile sportsman, Noble also starred for the Drummoyne Dirty Reds Rugby Club as a centre and was a fierce linebacker for the Sydney University American Football Club.

Chris helped the Lions' remain undefeated champions from 2010-2013 and guided the team to a National Club Championship title win over Gold Coast last October.

RICHARD DORAHY - one of the finest hookers produced by Holy Cross Ryde - suffered a fatal heart attack while surfing at Curl Curl Beach.

He was 48. Dorahy is one of a select band of juniors to win NSWRL S.G Ball and Jersey Flegg Cup championships with Balmain and proved a real dynamo from dummy half with his creativity around the ruck.

The skilful Dorahy was part of Balmain's 1982 S.G Ball team that won an historic first title after toppling Newtown 25-16 in the U/16 Grand Final at Sydney Sports Ground.

Two years later he helped the Tigers' clinch the 1984 Jersey Flegg Cup trophy with a 10-0 victory over Penrith at Leichhardt Oval.

He lived in New Zealand for several years with his young family but had returned to the northern beaches where he maintained his fitness as a keen surfer.

One of 12 children, Richard's late dad Terry Dorahy was a former president of the Gladesville Bowling & Sports Club.

Brad Dillon receives his Player of the Grand Final award from Wests Tigers’ stars Dene Halatau and Bronson Harrison after skippering North Ryde to an U/18s premiership in 2006.

Richard Dorahy in action for Balmain’s 1984 Jersey

Flegg Cup-winning team at Leichhardt Oval.

Chris Noble

Ryan Sironen ShieldCONCORD-Burwood United captured the inaugural U/11 Ron Ryan-Paul Sironen Shield pre-season competition at T.G Millner Field in 2014. Pictured with legendary Tigers forward Paul Sironen and Wests Tigers' young gun Curtis Sironen are winning Wolves' coach Tim Kelly and skipper Jack MacGillicuddy.

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Tragic Deaths Rock Tigers Community By CHRIS KARAS

BALMAIN Junior League mourned the deaths of three former players in tragic circumstances during 2014.

North Ryde Hawks' representative forward Bradley Dillon, all round sportsman Chris Noble and Tigers' two time premiership-winning hooker Richard Dorahy have all passed away in separate tragedies.

25 year old BRADLEY DILLON - the young father of two who was shot and killed outside Leichhardt Market Place - was a talented footballer who achieved success with the Hawks and Balmain junior rep squads.

As a teenager, Brad served the Hawks with distinction and led the club to Grand Final glory as skipper of the premiership-winning U/18s in 2006, picking up the Player of the Match award.

He was also a promising junior baseballer who turned down an opportunity to trial with an American baseball team so that he could instead play in a Grand Final for the Hawks.

Dillon - who played alongside the likes of Troy Pearce and former Balmain and Parramatta utility Matt Ryan - joined the Hawks in 2001.

A tough competitor with a huge work rate, Brad went on to represent the Balmain U/14 and U/15 Development squads before earning selection in the Tigers' Harold Matthews Cup U/16s squad in 2004 that was coached by Stuart Stanton.

Dillon won the club's U/13 Best Forward award and was named U/14 Player of the Finals series and skippered North Ryde to an U/18s premiership in 2006 where he collected the Player of the Match award.

His final season with the club was in 2008 when he figured in the U/21s competition.

27 year old CHRIS NOBLE - who played rugby league for North Ryde and represented Balmain in the Jersey Flegg Cup competition - was a victim of the Rozelle explosion.

A versatile sportsman, Noble also starred for the Drummoyne Dirty Reds Rugby Club as a centre and was a fierce linebacker for the Sydney University American Football Club.

Chris helped the Lions' remain undefeated champions from 2010-2013 and guided the team to a National Club Championship title win over Gold Coast last October.

RICHARD DORAHY - one of the finest hookers produced by Holy Cross Ryde - suffered a fatal heart attack while surfing at Curl Curl Beach.

He was 48. Dorahy is one of a select band of juniors to win NSWRL S.G Ball and Jersey Flegg Cup championships with Balmain and proved a real dynamo from dummy half with his creativity around the ruck.

The skilful Dorahy was part of Balmain's 1982 S.G Ball team that won an historic first title after toppling Newtown 25-16 in the U/16 Grand Final at Sydney Sports Ground.

Two years later he helped the Tigers' clinch the 1984 Jersey Flegg Cup trophy with a 10-0 victory over Penrith at Leichhardt Oval.

He lived in New Zealand for several years with his young family but had returned to the northern beaches where he maintained his fitness as a keen surfer.

One of 12 children, Richard's late dad Terry Dorahy was a former president of the Gladesville Bowling & Sports Club.

Brad Dillon receives his Player of the Grand Final award from Wests Tigers’ stars Dene Halatau and Bronson Harrison after skippering North Ryde to an U/18s premiership in 2006.

Richard Dorahy in action for Balmain’s 1984 Jersey

Flegg Cup-winning team at Leichhardt Oval.

Chris Noble

Ryan Sironen ShieldCONCORD-Burwood United captured the inaugural U/11 Ron Ryan-Paul Sironen Shield pre-season competition at T.G Millner Field in 2014. Pictured with legendary Tigers forward Paul Sironen and Wests Tigers' young gun Curtis Sironen are winning Wolves' coach Tim Kelly and skipper Jack MacGillicuddy.

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Jimmy FitzgibbonBALMAIN Junior League lost one of its greatest stalwarts with the death in 2014 of Jimmy Fitzgibbon - a pioneer of the famous Codocks JRLFC.

Jimmy, a life member of the BJL, was the club's long serving secretary and created some type of record when he represented Balmain in the Presidents Cup competition for four successive years.

He was aged 91.

A tough forward, Jimmy once sat on the bench as cover for Test hooker George Watt during a Balmain premiership victory in the 1940s.

He also had a fine record of coaching winning teams, having achieved great success with the Codocks E Grade sides for over a decade.

A man of fine character, Jimmy was a highly respected official that was dedicated to the BJL.

Former Codocks products Geoff Starling and Bobby Grant - who went on to play Test football for Australia - were among the mourners at his funeral service at St Augustine's Church, Balmain.

Jimmy Fitzgibbon

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Jimmy FitzgibbonBALMAIN Junior League lost one of its greatest stalwarts with the death in 2014 of Jimmy Fitzgibbon - a pioneer of the famous Codocks JRLFC.

Jimmy, a life member of the BJL, was the club's long serving secretary and created some type of record when he represented Balmain in the Presidents Cup competition for four successive years.

He was aged 91.

A tough forward, Jimmy once sat on the bench as cover for Test hooker George Watt during a Balmain premiership victory in the 1940s.

He also had a fine record of coaching winning teams, having achieved great success with the Codocks E Grade sides for over a decade.

A man of fine character, Jimmy was a highly respected official that was dedicated to the BJL.

Former Codocks products Geoff Starling and Bobby Grant - who went on to play Test football for Australia - were among the mourners at his funeral service at St Augustine's Church, Balmain.

Jimmy Fitzgibbon

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