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Success: Gymea Technology High school celebrating their Adam Dykes Shield victory.

Gymea Technology High School's under-13 rugby league team won the Adam Dykes Shield last month.

The Gymea school went through the tournament undefeated in their six pool games before defeating Woolooware High School 20-18 in a closely contested grand final.

They were coached by former rugby league star Alan Fallah, who played more than 100 first-grade games for Western Suburbs.

Fallah said it was a remarkable effort from his team, considering only three players from the 20-man squad play rugby league on the weekends.

"Being a small school it's hard to be competitive," Fallah said. "Instead of picking a rugby league team we pick athletes."

The tournament is played over two terms with Lucas Heights, Engadine, Port Hacking and Cronulla high schools all featuring in the competition.

The physical education teacher said the students had enjoyed their rugby league experience and predicated that a few future Cronulla Sharks players may be developing.

"The students were dragging me out of the staffroom so we could train at lunch," Fallah said.

2008

JUNIOR

REPS SQUADS

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CRONULLA CARINGBAH IN JIM BEAM CUP

Cronulla Caringbah Sharks will compete against the current clubs in the competition as well as the other new entrant’s, one being a Western Australian team, the Western Reds.

NSWRL are currently under negotiations with Foxtel, to televise the games as they did this year.

The St George Sutherland Shire leader will report on the games throughout the 2008 season.

Local Sutherland Shire radio station 2SSR 99.7FM will also update the team’s progress.

Graeme Bloor, Cronulla Caringbah Sharks President said at the Jim Beam Cup Presentation night on Wednesday 3rd October 2007, that this is a fantastic opportunity for all Rugby League Players in the Shire.

There is now a clear pathway for players to reach the NRL. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks now have a pathway for juniors starting with the Junior Representative sides Mathews Cup and SG Ball.

The players could then go on to make the Sharks National Youth under 20’s team.

If they are over 20, they could then use the Jim Beam Cup and the Premier League pathway to reach their goals. There are one of only a few NRL teams that can boast this complete set up.

Graeme also reiterated that this was not just for the players of Cronulla Caringbah Sharks but all rugby league players in the district.

Graeme said that there has been an enormous amount of work done to get the team into the competition by the Cronulla Caringbah Sharks.

The Cronulla Sutherland Sharks supported the application process, but this was just the start of the hard work. Most clubs that we will be competing against have very large leagues clubs backing them and the cost to compete in this competition is over $250,000.

Graeme said the Cronulla Caringbah Sharks were in need of a major sponsor for the team, they would have the opportunity to display their business name on the playing jumpers as well as other advertising and promotional options.

We are also asking all business’s in the shire to get behind us with their support and sponsorship and if they are interested in this exciting inaugural year to contact Peter Malone at pmalone1@dodo.com.au for an opportunity to discuss sponsorship packages that are on offer.

We also have a 200 club where supporters will become the 200 foundation members receiving a specially designed polo shirt and cap for their donation of $250.00, once again if people are interested they need to contact Peter.

The club has also secured the service of Luke Goodwin to coach the side; Luke is the son of former St George Great Teddy Goodwin.

Luke comes with great experience; Luke played 1st grade rugby league and has coached rep teams for the Sharks.

The club will be holding open trials for the team on the 27th October 2007 from 10am at Toyota Stadium.

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Luke Manahan from De La Salle has been added to the squad, congratulations Luke.

Luke is replacing Cronulla Caringbah's little dynamo Jeremy Saville who is going on holiday's with his parents.

Luke is currently on a school camp with De La Salle College Caringbah & will be back in time to jump on the bus.

Daniel Nuggent from the Gymea Gorilla's has withdrawn as well with a bad leg/ankle injury, c'mon Daniel, get well.

Les Davidson is amused by proceedings	Ryna Giles with a pass to Monty or Jacko?
Andrew Montgomery, Stacey Morell & Les Davidson	The forwards pass the ball

Sutho B's forward Jake Brennan goes the way to the line

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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.

The Cronulla Sutherland Junior League Grand Finals, for both junior and seniors, will be contested this weekend at Endeavour Fields 1 and 2 and on the main field at Toyota Park.

Beginning with the under-8’s on the outside field at 9.00am on Saturday and culminating with the Open age A Grade, kicking off at 3.00pm on Sunday at Toyota, a total of 23 age groups and divisions will be decided.

Sunday’s schedule on Toyota Park promises to provide a number of exciting matches, with Gymea playing Como in the A Grade Grand Final in the final match of the weekend.

Gymea defeated Como by 14-10 in the major semi to be the first team to advance to the premiership decider, however in beating De La Salle by 38-0 in the final, the Crocodiles will go in as favourites against the Gorillas.

Cronulla Caringbah will be represented in all but the A Grade Grand Final on Sunday, while with their A Reserves playing Kurnell Gymea will be attempting to create some history by winning both senior competitions in the same year.

The A Reserve Grand Final is set down for 3.00pm start on Saturday afternoon.

And in further junior league Grand Final news, the Gymea Under 21’s, competing in a NSW Rugby League Inter-district Competition, play the Grand Final on Friday night. The Gymea 21’s, which also includes players from other local junior league clubs in what is a local representative side of sorts, take on Coogee-Randwick for the title.

Harry Day gets time for a well placed kick in play to get the Engadine Dragons deep in De La Salle's half ( Photo : ourfooty media )

Engadine No.7 Harry Day took a great catch from the De La Salle kick and Engadine put it through the hands.

They broke De La twice in a row and would have scored except for the ever reliable Ryan Giles whose great defence from the outset was an indispensable part of De La’s hard fought victory over the irascible Dragons.

Dragon’s Michael Morris did a great barging run early on to smash through the clutching De La players arms. He continued this type of play right through the game and was instrumental part of a ferocious Dragon’s attack, one of Engadine’s best on the day.

The game see sawed with De La putting on some heavy pressure but Engadine was up to it with desperate defence forcing an uncharacteristic drop ball by Reece Davidson, just when it looked like De La would get across the line.

SHARKS Vs BALMAIN TIGERS

Saturday 15 September @ Leichhardt Oval.

The 13's and 14's Development Squads have been invited to play a game against Balmain Tigers on 15 September at Leichhardt Oval.

These games will give our kids a chance to play together, especially those who missed out on a game in the July School Holidays due to the wet weather.

Teams lists are below, so if you are named, you will need some additional information. Training has been planned for Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 September at 5.00pm at Sutherland Oval.

De La Salle (1) Vs St. John's Bosco 14'sA action from Endeavour Oval (Photo's : ourfooty media)

ROUND 10 UNDER 14a's NEWS

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Cronulla Caringbah had plenty of the ball at home to trounce a soft De La Salle (2) 54 - 0, who played their worst game of the year & know they can play a lot better.

Engadine fought all the way to the final bell to over come the Gymea Gorilla's 34 - 6, "Gymea just kept coming at us all day", said Dragons coach Corey.

Bosco came against Competition Leaders De La Salle (1) this week and put up a gutsy effort but went down 68 - 0. Looks like Bosco have a player or 2 knocking of the rep's selectors doors.

MATRAVILLE SPORTS TOO GOOD FOR ENDEAVOUR
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Mighty Matraville Sports High School won the Elite St. Mary's Cup at Weekender Stadium St. Mary's on Thursday.

Endeavour Coach Mr. Jeff Hardy said "yeah, they are a good side, they had a few of their boys missing today too"

Matraville have now became the new St. Mary's Cup Champions after posting a strong 36 - 24 win over an almost full strength Endeavour Sports High School, who have won this Elite schoolboys competition for the past 3 years.

With a few player to come into the Matraville squad, they will also be strong contenders for the University Shield and why not, the Arrive alive Cup too.

CHS ST. MARY'S CUP 2007 GRAND FINAL
ENDEAVOUR SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL	24 - 34	MATRAVILLE SPORTS HIGH SCHOOL
BUCKLEY SHIELD 19th July '07, East Sydney Regional Final
SOUTH SYDNEY HIGH SCHOOL	14 - 28	ENGADINE HIGH SCHOOL

Engadine High School proved too strong in the Buckley Shield yesterday with a convincing 28 - 14 win over a big, tough South Sydney High School side.

Engadine have powered though this Under 14's schoolboys competition by winning the East Sydney Regional Final now progress to the next level where the competition will be a lot faster & toughter.

Engadine HS are arguably one of the best Rugby League Schools in the Shire, they are very well coached by Mr. Steve Holz, ( St. Pat's at Sutho' come very close and we dont include Endeavour in this as they are a Sports High School) and are confident of giving the Finals a fair shake this year.

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CRONULLA-CARINGBAH KICK 4 KIDS

The under-13’s from the Cronulla Caringbah club managed to raise almost $20,000 for the Starlight Children’s Make-A-Wish Foundation at their annual Kick 4 Kids Charity initiative, held on the back fields adjacent to Toyota Park.

The junior league players braved a strong southerly and a soggy ground to kick goals from 10.00am in the morning until well into the afternoon.

This years Kick 4 Kids takes the total monies raised over the three year history of the event to in excess of $50,000. Kick 4 Kids has supported various children’s charities in the past, with the proceeds from this year to go to the Starlight Foundation.

TODAYS DEVELOPMENT GAMES AT SHARK PARK CANCELLED

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At this stage, according to Under 14's Coach & former State of Origin hero, Les Davidson, the team that was to play tonight will be playing against the Balmain Tigers on Wednesday afternoon at Leichhardt Oval

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The day started with the Under 13's. The Cronulla 13 squad has only been together for a matter of weeks, and although a bit rusty played them selves into the game with some strong defence and some well laid planned moves.

None of the Cronulla kids had only played 1 game of footy for 5 or 6 weeks due the foul weather we have been having and due to the fact that the Sutho' Council doesn't seem to care if the kids play or not.

All 4 development team played very well and the 13's coach Rob said" yeah, they went well, we have only put this team together from scratch so the boys have accounted for themselves extreemly well concidering all the rain and all"

The Sharkies Development Squads take on the might of the St. George Dragons development sides on Monday the 9 th of July.

Check out ourfooty photos of all the action out at Penrith on Wednesday HERE
UNDER 13's	UNDER 14's	UNDER 15's	UNDER 17's

Ryan Giles running the footy (Photo : ourfooty media)

The boys have a practice game (Photo : ourfooty media)

First up the Junior Sharks Development squads which include all ages from under 13's to under 17's will travel to Penrith this Wednesday to take on the might of the biggest Junior League on the planet, the Penrith Panthers.

The squads have been split up to train on different locations as Sutherland Council in it's wisdom has all the local footy fields closed for the past 3 weeks.

On Monday the 9 th of July the boys take on St. George hopefully at Shark Park at 6:15 pm or else it will be at Endeavour Field at 4:15 pm.

JULY K2K CLINIC 2007 2007 July kids to kangaroos holiday clinic. Age groups 5-12 yr olds. Lunch and morning tea provided. Venue: Toyota park back fields (endeavour oval) Date: Wednesday 4th July, 2007 Cost: $30 (includes coaching from qualified staff, backpack, footy, drink bottle, morning tea and lunch) Time: 9am-1pm (approx) There will also be games, prizes and a visit from the players, so get your black, white and blue gear on and come down for some footy fun. Just fill out a rego form (see attached document below) and fax back to 9523 6544 complete with payment details.

The day began with 3 dump trucks and a tractor dropping 200 tonnes of dirt on one of the fields intended to be used for the day which was potentially a disaster.

Lucky for the organisers (and the 10b's division) the toyota park field filled the void and the day was able to go ahead. Through 49 games of big hits, long range tries and freakish talents there were 6 winners from 6 different schools, highlighting the range of talent among footballers in the shire.

Winners aside there were some excellent stories to come out of the day. Woronora heights P.S. & Marton P.S. entered teams for the first time in a number of years.

The return of Sutherland North to make the Open B grand final was excellent to see. But the story of the day has to go to Cronulla P.S. who entered a team in the open B competition.

Cronulla P.S. coach Jeanine Sheppard decided to step up and take the team, with little rugby league experience on her side. Mrs Sheppard entered the team knowing that less than half the team were the correct age for the opens age group. The rest of the team consisted of year 3 and 4 aged students.

They didnt even have jerseys to wear on the day. But with true heart and determination to play the game, Coach Sheppard and her players formed a team that shares an inspiring story, both on the field and in the realms of mateship.

3 training sessions were arranged prior to the day with the ARL development officer which was both a crash course for the players and the coach. Everyone involved had no choice but to listen and learn from the more experienced players in the team (Captain Joseph and hard man Leon).

They picked things up very quickly and started to band together as mates, forming not just a group of players, but a team. Together they started to understand some of the finer points of the game and came up with a starting 13, in position, with 4 ready and willing reserves and a game strategy.

As they ran around in the knockout competition wearing borrowed jerseys that hung below there knee's they played their guts out. After winning their first game 16-0, the boys from Cronulla P.S. were narrowly beaten 14-8 by Sutherland North in their semi final.

Although you may be disappointed with bowing out before the grand final, hold your head up high boys. You were smaller and younger than your opponents but you sure did mix it with them. You're a credit to your school, your mates and your families.

This is a great rugby league story and should be highlighted as one of the main reasons that we are involved in sport.

Congratulations to all teams who were involved on the day. To all the players thankyou for your behaviour and good spirit towards the game. To the teachers thankyou for your organisation and patience. Below are the results of the grand finals -

Good luck to all winning teams who now go on to compete in the all schools state knockout.