| BALMAIN TIGERS JUNIOR LEAGUE NEWS |
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| Fiday 7 th December '07 |
2007 BALMAIN TIGERS DEVELOPMENT SQUADS
Congratulations to the following players for making the 2007
Development squads. Please pass on the details of training to the successful players. Club coaches and officials should be proud of these players making the squads as well.
If anyone would like to discuss the selections, feel free to contact David Kelly on 0412 160 014.
With every team that we choose, there are unfortunately players who have to miss out.
This year we had four officials selecting the squads and the decisions were unanimous amongst the selectors.
Under 13s Development Squad
UNDER 13'S
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UNDER 14'S
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD |
UNDER 15'S
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD |
| Nathan Basharra |
Ray Bechara |
Andrew Bonnici |
| Luke Brooks |
Thomas Brennan-Ware |
Sam Brock |
| Scott Bunch |
Grant Bunch |
Joel Brooks |
| Dean Carrozi |
Jelal Chaaban |
Alex Carozzi |
| Jack Clarke |
Nathan Chan |
Sosiua Esau |
| Max Dimarco |
Fai Esse |
Marcel Ferris |
| Rabih El Hage |
Taylor Grounds |
Quin Filipaina |
| Mason Farrell |
Matt Hassett |
Peter Flint |
| Brandon Frison |
Ayden Jacovides |
Dayne Grech |
| Luke Georges |
Matthew Janes |
Ahmad Hamaoui |
| Jacob Goss |
Ryan Kelly |
Henare Hereora |
| Jacob Grahame |
Alex Kerti |
Jesse Hewitt |
| Harrison Jackson |
Andrew Kirwan |
Ben Janson |
| Shae Jarvis |
Luke Liversage |
Lachlan Jenson |
| Sam Jung |
Kyle Lovett |
Shamim Karkarian |
| Jack Kavacic |
George Moussa |
Peter Larson |
| Sam Kerr |
Jermain Nader |
Joel Luani |
| Hayden McDougall |
Atu Polotoni |
Luke Maresso |
| Ryan McGlaughan |
Curtis Sironen |
Brodie Monroe |
| Daniel Miller |
Shae Tepuke |
Ben Mortimer |
| Michael Mouawad |
Morrie Touma |
Adrian Musico |
| John Moussa |
Joseph Touma |
John Succar |
| Ishaq Nasi |
Daniel Vasek |
Adrian Taare |
| Matt Nichols |
Chris Vlahos |
Adrian Tatola |
| Wayne Ono |
Jake Westwood |
Steven Vale |
| Todd Palmer |
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Kris Williams |
| Bradley Plug |
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| Paul Ramondino |
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| Harry Ramsay |
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| Anthony Robinson |
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| Ben Rogers |
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| Liam Sheehan |
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| Alosifa Tatola |
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| Reed TePuke |
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| Shaq Tuapola |
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| Alex Vlahos |
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| Zane Westwood |
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| Hayden Wilson |
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| Michael Yap |
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| Bradley Zalloua |
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| Saturday 20 th October '07 |
 2008 BALMAIN TIGER JUNIOR REP SQUADS
The Balmain Tigers have selected their
2008 SG BALL & HAROLD AMTTHEWS CUP SQUADS
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HAROLD MATTHEWS
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| Faleula Finau |
Lachlan Jenson |
| Blake Mattei |
Sam Williams |
| John Nicholas |
Maroun Estephan |
| Ali Musri |
William Skelton |
| Nathan Drayton |
Mark Begg |
| Anthony Takchi |
Gerard McCallum |
| Ben Kamionka |
Sam Brock |
| Brett Peacock |
Adrian Tatola |
| Bennett Leslie |
Joel Brooks |
| Daniel Anisse |
Steven Vail |
| Aaron Woods |
Steven Cummings |
| Daniel Jeffery |
Brodie Monroe |
| Jeremy Roberts |
Marcel Ferris |
| Jarrod Stein |
Ben Mortimer |
| Sebastian Vourlos |
Quin Filipaina |
| Krys Freeman |
Jordan Petera |
| Junior Roqica |
Joshua Flecknoe |
| Matthew Mizzi |
Atu Politoni |
| Mitchell Emery |
Peter Flint |
| Mitchell Bergin |
Chad Robson |
| Ulise Pahini |
Jesse Hewitt |
| Tim Simona |
Jake Johns |
| Matty Hyland |
Bevan DeVries |
| Patrick Politoni |
Sam Lehmann |
| Dean McClinchey |
Joel Luani |
| Ryan Isberg |
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| Chris Wood |
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| Max Napa |
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| Stuart Bousfield |
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| Mark Abraham |
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| Taniela Vaivaka |
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| Under 14's Development Squad trip to the North Coast |
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Tigers sing the Victory song |
Bunchy collecting Coaches Award from Ken |
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Celebrating with the Clae Webb Shield |
Celebrating win over Southport |
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Joey receiving Best Fairest Award From Ken |
Kel, Dave & Danny having a laugh |
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Kenny presenting Sam with Player's Player Award |
Lee Bennett Presenting Alex With Jersey |
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Tigers enjoy a great day at Byron Bay |
Tigers & Ballina |
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Tigers & Ballina |
Tigers & Ballina |
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SEE THE TIGER Vs SHARKS
Development games at Liechhardt Oval
| UNDER 14's Vs SHARKS |
| UNDER 13's Vs SHARKS | |
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| Saturday 13 th October '07 |
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Back Row: Sean Hawken, Ray Bechara, Greg Denlow, George Moussa, Jermain Nader, Sam Williams, Kyle Lovett, Andrew Kirwan, Atu Polotoni. Middle Row: Ryan Kelly, Morrie Touma, Tom Brennan-Ware, Nathan Chan, Fai Ese, Daniel Vasek, Curtis Sironen, Taylor Grounds. Front Row: Ayden Jacovides, Grant Bunch, Matt Hassett, Alex Kerti, Matthew Janes, Jake Westwood, Joseph Touma, Luke Liversage, Jelal Chaaban.
Officials Left: Danny O’Neill (Trainer), Ken Stapleton. (Coach)
Officials Right: Kell (Trainer), Dave Patman (Manager), Simon Farrell (Trainer) |
YOUNG GUNS ROAR ON U/14 LEAGUE TOUR
Story By : Kris Karas TWT
Photo By : 
BALMAIN’S all conquering U/14 Young Guns rugby league team have returned from a successful four match tour of northern NSW and Queensland.
Under the coaching of experienced mentor Ken Stapleton, the Tiger cubs showcased their emerging junior talent with standout performances from half back Joseph Touma, prop Atu Politoni, fullback Alex Kerti, hooker Grant Bunch and winger Sam Williams.
The Young Guns impressed country officials with their courage and skill to register victories over Group 1 (14-10), Ballina Seagulls (28-10), Southport Tigers (60-0) and Southport Invitational (22-10).
A highlight was defeating Ballina for the Clae Webb Cup, a trophy that perpetuates the memory of the former Balmain Jersey Flegg half back who collapsed and died on August 5 last year while playing for Erina Eagles in a Jim Beam Cup fixture against Cabra-matta at Cabramatta Sports Ground.
Touma, a bright prospect from Concord-Burwood United, picked up the best and fairest award for his sharp displays while livewire hooker Bunch collected the Coach’s award.
Hard running Politoni (Best Forward) and attacking dynamo Kerti (Best Back) also picked up awards along with elusive winger Williams (Players’ Player).
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| Wednesday 3 rd October '07 |
DAVID BROOKS TO COACH U/16 CUBS
Story By : TWT
BALMAIN Tigers have appointed legendary forward David Brooks as their U/16 Harold Matthews Cup coach for the 2008 NSWRL junior representative series.
Brooks, who was inducted into the Tigers Hall of Fame earlier this year, replaces the retiring Stuart Stanton who has stepped down after a three year stint.
He’ll be assisted by premiership-winning Holy Cross U/15 coach Paul Jarvis.
The affable Brooks has already tasted coaching success at Junior Cup level. Back in 1994 he guided the Balmain Jersey Flegg team - featuring top forwards Glenn Morrison and Troy Perkins, centre Michael Withers and fullback Chad Halliday - to a premiership victory over St George at Parramatta Stadium.
MEANWHILE Dundas Shamrocks and Five Dock RSL players dominate the Balmain U/14 Young Guns representative squad for their northern NSW and Queensland tour.
The Shamrocks, who defeated Five Dock RSL in this year’s Balmain Junior League Grand Final, form the nucleus of the 21-man squad.
Experienced mentor Ken Stapleton will coach the team who depart this week for a six day tour that includes matches against Ballina Seagulls and Group 1 at Kingsford Smith Oval in preparation for the Tweed Heads Cup at Southport.
The Tigers’ U/14 rep squad is: Kyle Lovett (captain), Alex Kerti (vice captain), Ray Bechara, Grant Bunch, Jelal Edmonds, Fai Ese, Matt Hassett, Sean Hawken, Ayden Jacovides, Ryan Kelly, Andrew Kirwan, George Moussa, Jermain Nader, Atu Politoni, Curtis Sironen, Morrie Toum, Daniel Vasek, Joseph Touma, Chris Vlahos, Sam Williams, Tom Brennan-Ware. Learn More - TIGERS Vs SHARKS UNDER 14's |
| Saturday 15 th September '07 |
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The Cronulla Sharks Under 13's & Under 14's played at the home of the WestsTigers today with lots of friends and families from both teams there to cheers their heads off.
Both the Tiger teams and the Sharks teams play fair, clean rugby league today, there were some ripper tackles in both games, lots of boys will be sore tonight hey guys. (heheh)
Good on everyone involved in today's footy action at Balmain, the Tigers were great hosts.
The Balmain Tigers were also conducting Harold Matthews Cup & SG Ball trials today too.
There was lots of footy action on all the time at Leichhardt Oval.
On to the Under 14's game..
2 tries in the first 10 minutes and the Cronulla Boys were off.
Some great runs from Jake Brennan (Sutherland) and Jack Summerfield (Gymea) to successfully put points on the board.
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| Wednesday 12 th September '07 |
JUNIOR REPS TAKCKLE THE SHARKS
The BALMAIN Development Under 13's & Under 14's play against the Cronulla Sharks Development teams on Saturday 15 th September.
The Games are at Liechhardt Oval.
The Under 13's kick off at 11:30 am
The Under 14's kick off at 12:30 pm
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Cronulla Under 13's Development Team that played against the Penrith Panthers
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Cronulla Under 14's Development Team that played against the Penrith Panthers
(Photo : ourfooty media) |
GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS |
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| NORTH RYDE Hawks cubs that rolled Concord-Burwood 26-12 to snare the U/13 Div 2 premiership. Pictured are Player of the Match Ryan McLachlan, Joel Davis, Evan Tuckwell, Bilal Darwich, Elias Barotelio, Reid Tepuke, Zane Westwood, Daniel Miller, Matt Furness, David Fangaloka, Jack Clarke, Luke Stone, Shayden Owens, Anthony Robinson, Denver Hay, Markus Jeffrey, Rod Zakarija, Nick Bell, Blake Hunt, David Morris, Jihad Elkheir (coach), managers Phil Morris & Linda Miller, trainers Shane Miller and Craig Westwood. |
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RHINOS RULE ROOST IN JUNIOR NURSERY
Story By : THe Weekly Times
HOLY CROSS Junior Rugby League Club rule the roost after a memorable season in the 2007 Balmain Junior League competition.
The Rhinos are celebrating one of their finest campaigns on record after annexing both the Senior and Junior Club Championship trophies; the U/8 Benny Elias Shield as well as premiership titles in the U/11, U/12, U/15 and U/17 Div 1 age groups.
It has been a year to remember for Club president Stuart Stanton, secretary Gary Hinchliffe and the Rhinos fraternity who also supplied a batch of talented young footballers to the Balmain Junior Cup representative teams.
Promising cub Drew Laing received the Jack King Trophy for the U/16 Player of the Year while top forward prospect Matthew Mizzi,17, took out the Jan Carroll Memorial Award for his stand out peformances with the Rhinos’ champion U/17 outfit.
“Our success this year is due to the hard work put in by officials, coaches and players - both on and off the football paddock” said president Stanton.
“We’ve built the club from nine to 18 teams over the past four years by developing our young talent and assembling some of the finest coaches in the district.”
“To win the Club Championship is a great effort - an achievement we’re extremely proud of” he added.
DARREN McLEAN coached the Holy Cross U/17s to an impressive 30-16 victory over Concord-Burwood in a ‘Clash of the Titans’ at Leichhardt Oval.
Led by NSW U/17 lock Matt Hyland, the Rhinos produced a slick second half display to sink the Wolves and capture the Bill Ballard Trophy.
Hyland was supported by forwards Matthew Mizzi, Stuart Bousfield, Shaun Vengoa, Aaron Woods, Sebastian Vourlos and hooker Mitchell Bergin and backs David O’Neill, Ben Kamionka, Brett Peacock, Pat Politoni, fullback Ryan Isberg, Scott White and Daniel Jeffery.
The Wolves - virtually a team of 16 year olds - put up a great battle with top games from half John Nicholas, centres Moses Pangai and Junior Rogica and forwards Paul Mareko, hooker Ajay Vaivaka, Will Brealey, Chris Said, Taniela Vaivaka and Will Tuima. |
 LOCAL BALMAIN PCYC SIDE TO PLAY IN ORIGIN AT TELSTRA TONIGHT
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Balmain PCYC U’8’s has been selected through a ballot to play mini games at half time during the NSW v QLD U17’s and the State of Origin at Telstra Stadium.
President of Balmain PCYC, Mick O’Keefe stated “this is an outstanding opportunity for our young players and something which remain in their memories forever”.
PCYC Coach – Natalie Devenish said “thank you for the opportunity to represent Balmain District Junior Rugby League… we will do you proud”.
Balmain PCYC is a small developing club of three teams playing in the Balmain District Junior Rugby League competition. Balmain has produced a number of rugby league greats including Wayne Pearce, Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach, and Don Furner. |
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Balmain Junior League 2007 - 13 th May '07
UNDER 9: Strathfield Raiders 22 Dundas Shamrocks 10; Holy Cross 30 Concord-Burwood Maroon 10; North Ryde White 32 Leichhardt Juniors 24; Div 2: Leichhardt Wanderers Red 30 Five Dock RSL 4; Concord-Burwood Blue 48 Carlingford Cougars 0; North Ryde Red 50 Wanderers Black 8.
UNDER 10: Concord-Burwood Maroon 36 Shamrocks Green 18; Strathfield Raiders Black 54 Five Dock RSL 4; Holy Cross 30 Strathfield Raiders White 12; Leichhardt Juniors 38 Shamrocks Yellow 14; North Ryde (bye).
UNDER 11 Div 1: Concord-Burwood Blue 24 Leichhardt Juniors 22; Holy Cross Gold 40 Cougars 0; North Ryde 16 Five Dock RSL 12; Div 2: Wanderers 32 Holy Cross Maroon 18; Balmain PCYC 38 Concord-Burwood Maroon 10; Strathfield Raiders 32 Shamrocks 10.
UNDER 12 Div 1: Holy Cross Gold 52 Cougars 0; Strathfield Raiders 34 Concord-Burwood Blue 0; Five Dock RSL 50 Leichhardt Juniors 0; Holy Cross Maroon (bye); Div 2: Cougars 16 Wanderers Red 6; Concord-Burwood Maroon 24 North Ryde 6; Shamrocks 16 Wanderers Black 14; Concord-Burwood White (bye).
UNDER 13: Kingsgrove Colts 22 Hurstville United 10; Five Dock RSL 54 North Ryde 4; Holy Cross 40 Dundas Shamrocks 20; Leichhardt Juniors 44 Earlwood Saints 10; Concord-Burwood 14 Renown United 12.
UNDER 14 Div 1: Five Dock RSL 54 Arncliffe Scots 0; North Ryde 18 Dundas Shamrocks 12; Hurstville 50 Concord-Burwood 26; Div 2: Kingsgrove Colts 82 Wanderers 0; Brighton Seagulls 20 Penshurst RSL 8; Earlwood Saints (bye);
Deferred: Earlwood Saints 40 Wanderers 0.
UNDER 15: Five Dock RSL 20 Kingsgrove Colts 14; Renown 64 Leichhardt Juniors 6; Arncliffe Scots 32 Holy Cross 22; Penshurst RSL 20 Hurstville 16; Concord-Burwood 24 North Ryde 10; Brighton Seagulls (bye).
UNDER 16: Kingsgrove Colts 68 Renown 0; Hurstville 48 North Ryde 0; Holy Cross 29 Brighton Seagulls 12; Arncliffe Scots (bye).
UNDER 17: Holy Cross d Wanderers; Concord-Burwood Maroon 22 Renown 18; Hurstville 46 Kingsgrove Colts 6; Brighton Seagulls 50 Concord-Burwood Blue 10; Penshurst RSL 22 Arncliffe Scots 18.
UNDER 19: Hurstville 46 Kingsgrove Colts 4; Penshurst RSL 62 Brighton Seagulls 8; North Ryde 30 Renown 6; Holy Cross d Arncliffe Scots.
UNDER 21: Holy Cross 24 Maroubra Lions 10; Coogee-Randwick 24 Mascot 0; Concord-Burwood 18 Renown 6; Penshurst RSL 54 Kings Head Cowboys 4; Gymea (bye).
A GRADE: The Grove 40 Leichhardt Juniors 12; Renown 30 Dundas Shamrocks 20; Brighton Seagulls 48 Wanderers 22; Arncliffe Scots 34 Rockdale Bulls 28; Hurstville 24 Cobras 16. |
12th April '07
REVISED BDJRL Draw released!
The REVISED Draw for the BDJRL Competition round 1 has been released - download your copy.
The Draw also contains the matches for the Combined Balmain & St George District Competition - NO CHANGES DOWNLOAD DRAW
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SPECIAL INFORMATION ON U19'S COMPETITION
BDJRL were advised by NSWRL on Monday April 3 that South Sydney Juniors have withdrawn all of their teams from the NSW U19's Competition which leaves only St George & Balmain District teams to play.
As a result, the U19's Competition will now be run as part of the Combined St George / Balmain Competition and we are currently working with St George on preparation of the Draw. The Draw for the U19's Competition will be released as part of the Combined Competitions Draw. |
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Story By : villagevoice.com.au
Leichhardt Wanderers Junior Rugby League club will kick-start the new season with a $1500 grant for sports equipment from the Telstra Assistance Fund. The money will be used to buy tackle pads, drink bottles, a new first aid kit, and a shade tent. Registration for the new season is being held on February 11 and 18 at Blackmore Oval, Canal Rd in Leichhardt, from 11am - 2pm. From under 6s to A Grade. Girls welcome to play up until under 12s. NEW STORM BOY OFF TO A FLYER
Teenage sensation Israel Folau survived a baptism of fire to secure a victory for Melbourne over the Wests Tigers. |
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 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYED AT SHARK PARK 30/10 NORTH Sydney Bears and Balmain Junior Rugby League development squads played end of season games at Sharks Park on Sunday afternoon. The rep games included Harrold Mathews and Under 17's.
The was plenty of action as these guys took advantage to show thier skills once more ! ( Source : ourfooty media) |
 BALMAIN TIGERS WIN CLAE WEBB SHIELD Balmain Tigers Under 14's Development Squad won the Clae Webb Shield in Ballina on Tuesday 3rd October 2006.
The shield is named in honour of Clae Webb, the young half-back who suffered a heart attack on the field whilst playing for Erina in the Jim Bean Cup earlier this year. He later died in hospital. Pictured left is Clae's parents, Debbie and Wayne with Balmain player Brodie Monroe.. Learn More
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 2007 COCA COLA CUP
GRAND FINAL |
| The Semi-Finals of the Coca-Cola Under 13's Challenge are to be played this Sunday, 10th September at the Western Weekender Stadium, St Marys.. |
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 NORTH RYDE WIN SIRONEN 7s FINAL
North Ryde Primary School has taken a stranglehold on the Paul Sironen 7s rugby league competition, winning the trophy for the fourth time in seven years. |
Man of the Match the young Guildford Owls lock had a great game dominating the ruck with strength and speed, and in the process picked up 7 tries for his team in the semi against Five Dock RSL. |
 UNDER 14'S DEVELOPMENT TOUR 2006 Congratulations to the following players who have been selected in the provisional squad to represent the Balmain Tigers on the u/14 Junior Development Tour.. Learn More |
| UNDER 15's SCHOOLBOYS We attended the trial match in the rain which created slippery conditions at Jubilee Stadium on the 12/6 to watch the game against Queensland. It was NSW first game as a team, a couple of handling errors here and there, otherwise NSW played well.. Learn More |
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