2015 SG Ball and Harold Matts (junior rep news)

[Pride128]

Newcastle Knights and Central Coast Centurions both had trials on Saturday.

The knights trials were invite only, mix of locals, central coast kids and country kids involved.

Noticed that they had central coast pair Brendan Ohagan and Tom Starling playing halfback and 5/8 together, Starling was a standout at hooker for the Knights HM side this year. Looked promising. Maybe looking at building another Brock Lamb and Jack Cogger halves partnership since both have moved up to the 20's.

A few locals missing for SG Ball trials that i thought would be there, not sure if they have gone elsewhere or had other comittments on the day.

As always both HM and SG trials were tough and fast.

 

[Pride128]

Bulldogs 2015 SG Ball Squad:

Justin Aboumelham - Bankstown Bulls
Daniel Petralia - Bankstown Bulls
Mohammad Nahlous - Bankstown Bulls
Jordan Mailata - Bankstown Bulls
Muntasir Sherriff - Bankstown Bulls
Lashuan Poulivaati - Bankstown Bulls
Malama Meleseaa - Bankstown Bulls
Daniel Hadchiti - Bankstown Bulls
Daniel Parker - Moorebank Rams
Saleh Masri - St Christophers
Jarrod Robson - St Christophers
Lava Langi - St George Dragons
Elie Adouni - St George Dragons
Jackson Gibbons - St George Dragons
Lachlan Hughes - St George Dragons
Philip Soufar - St George Dragons
Lucas Burnes - St George Dragons
Ignace John Varu - St George Dragons
Alvin Maunagaati - St George Dragons
Ali Jamleoui - St George Dragons
Patrick Kopu - St George Dragons
Jye Challenor - St George Dragons
Conor Davidson - St George Dragons
Jayden Okunbor - St George Dragons
John Paul Nakad - St Johns Eagles
Jayden Azzopardi - St Johns Eagles
Kayne Kalache - St Johns Eagles
Cajun Alaalatoa - Wentworthville
Rhys Kearns - Woy Woy
Adam Keighran - Wyong Roos
Will Kerr - Thirroul
Thomas Harvey - Toukley Hawks
Amaziah Slavin - Bankstown Sports
Dion Solese - Fairfield United
George Francis - Fairfield United
Giordan Patea - Fairfield United
Brandan Sua - St Christophers
Ethan Fangoa-Time
Jordan Collins

Bulldogs 2015 Harold Matts Squad:

Jon Langi – Berala Bears
Sosaia Talivakaola – Bass Hill Broncos
Christian Alaelua – St George Dragons
Jordan Main – Moorebank Rams
Karim Baghdatti – Bass Hill Broncos
Tui Katoa – Bass Hill Broncos
Ahmed Kassem – Greenacre Tigers
Dorian Yarak – Bass Hill Broncos
Daniel Vandermae – Moorebank Rams
Amos Manu – Bankstown Sports
Trinity Cecil-Hamiora – Bass Hill Broncos
Ben Sapati – St George Dragons
Rhys McGrath – Moorebank Rams
Pule Sua – St George Dragons
Mason Dawra – Moorebank Rams
Soane Matavesi – Bass Hill Broncos
Arthur Tupou – Berala Bears
Harrison Teritaiti – St George Dragons
Evander Swann – St George Dragons
Sione Folau – Bass Hill Broncos
Jack Ryan – St George Dragons
Fono Ah-Sam – St Johns Eagles
Star Paleti – Bankstown Bulls
Nathan Utia – Relocating to Greenacre
Israel Talau – Moorebank Rams
Jimmy Tongamoa – Bass Hill Broncos
Brandon Wakeham – Bass Hill Broncos
Phillisio Langi – St George Dragons
Liam Mock – Moorebank Rams
Lachlan Talau – Bass Hill Broncos
Rayden Joseph – St Johns Eagles
Jacob Winterstein – Bass Hill Broncos
Arisento Bousleiman – St George Dragons
Elijah Woulf – St Christophers
Adam Hamawi – Bass Hill Broncos
John Ryan – St George Dragons
Villi Tevaga – St Johns Eagles
Michael Fahd – Moorebank Rams
Elias Khalil – St Johns Eagles
George Khalil – St Johns Eagles
Pesamina Pasima – Bankstown Sports
William Swann – St George Dragons

 

[Pride128]

Parramatta 2015 SG Ball Squad:

James Tasipale

Cameron King

Shane Fuataga

Rocky Crichton

Brody Howard

Andrew Mauava

Michael Tupou

Denzal Tonise

Connor Nolan

Rhys Sciglitano

Josh Carr

Isaac Levave

Shane Coppins

Simon Fonua

Nick Toomata

Jake Brennan

Nick Okladnikov

Tangi Hokai

Dylan Clifford

Sean Keppie

Emad Jlew

Troy Dargan

Tevita Funa

Dean Matterson

Troy Black

Manase Fainu

Sean Anderson

Michael Doolan

Joey Tramontana

Matt Price

Adam Campbell

V Ripepi

Langi Suli Ruka

Vinnie Tikeri

William Papaliitele

Brody Malietoa

Marc Griffiths

Dane Aukafolau

Matt Ulae

Elie Elzakhem

Cameron Davis

Vereimi Tumatai

Reimis Smith

Sione Katoa

Anthony Layoun

Israel Sefaule



Parramatta 2015 Harold Matts Squad:

Jesse Cronin

Stefano Utoikamanu

Samuel Lilomaiava

Oregan Kaufusi

Mark Tepu Smith

PJ Vaigalu

Kyle Cassel

Keith Titmus

Anson Naati

Aston Vaiotu

Tili Sikahele

John Trimboli

Grant Taulafo

Semi Aviata

Joshua Curran

Filia Utoikamanu

Jared Spicer

Esafe Tamale

Tiaan Cowell

Jared Charles Joe

Zac Tuala

Zane Elsley

Matt Morgan

Tui Afualo

Alex Seve

Shannon Gardiner

Jeremy Agha

Johnny Fonua

Dallas Patterson

Vea Tapa

Ryan Pritchard

WellingtonSeve

Eloni Saukuru

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Reimis Smith is a former South Sydney player, son of Tyran Smith. Good signing.

 

[KAB]

Newcastle Knights and Central Coast Centurions both had trials on Saturday.

The knights trials were invite only, mix of locals, central coast kids and country kids involved.

Noticed that they had central coast pair Brendan Ohagan and Tom Starling playing halfback and 5/8 together, Starling was a standout at hooker for the Knights HM side this year. Looked promising. Maybe looking at building another Brock Lamb and Jack Cogger halves partnership since both have moved up to the 20's.

A few locals missing for SG Ball trials that i thought would be there, not sure if they have gone elsewhere or had other comittments on the day.

As always both HM and SG trials were tough and fast.

Hey pride128 there were a lot of newcastle kids trialing at the Centurion trials as the Knights was invite only from what I have heard, they travelled down I guess. Starling played in the halves for his club side Kincumber in the GF on the coast. You right he went well in at hooker, tough and engaging. On the coast trials it was an open trial roughly about 250 kids in all trialing some excellent talent on show.

 

[Pride128]

Hey pride128 there were a lot of newcastle kids trialing at the Centurion trials as the Knights was invite only from what I have heard, they travelled down I guess. Starling played in the halves for his club side Kincumber in the GF on the coast. You right he went well in at hooker, tough and engaging. On the coast trials it was an open trial roughly about 250 kids in all trialing some excellent talent on show.

Yes Kab thought as much, The talk was that a quite a few Newcastle boys would trial down on the coast rather than at the Knights even if they were invited to trial with Newcastle. Also at the Balmain trials there were quite a few Newcastle kids. When kids get invites to their boyhood clubs and fail to attend or trial elsewhere it shows that something is not right.

At the SG Ball trials coastal kids such as Trust Ledger, Hiku Moeku, Tom Starling, Brendan Ohagan, Jack Wier, Cooper Bosden, Blake Andrews (didn't play but) plus others were all in attendance. All class players and most of these were already in the knights system from the 2014 Harold Matts. The knight's must be applauded for keeping these kids now that the Central coast is the roosters patch.

The local contingent consisted of boys who were in either the Harold Matts summer squad for 2014 or the Newcastle Rebels. Plenty of boys who had great local seasons were never invited to the trials. This goes against what Matt Lantry says about all the local games the selectors watched and identifying and sticking with local talent, basically they already had your name from the Harold Matts or the rebels. Signing kids from New Zealand and Queensland to play SG Ball or Western Australia to play Harold Matts is really looking after the local talent. With the huge amount of local talent is it really needed to recruit outside the area for the junior reps?

Their is a complete lack of confidence in the Knights selection process amongst the local Newcaslte players and local club officials. The gap between the knights and the local community is wider than ever. Troy Pezet fingers are pointing at you. Already uncontracted and contracted players from last years victorious Harold Matts team are enquiring about opportunities elsewhere. Sydney Clubs are ready to swoop.

The knights overlooked Latrell Mitchell for Harold Matts 2013, went to central coast and starred, made NSW then picked up to a big deal by the roosters after a chase by several NRL clubs, was SG Ball player of the year last year and made his debut for Holden Cup at 17. Jaiden Tarrant overlooked by the knights for Harold Matts 2014, went to North Sydney and starred made NSW possible v probable and picked up to a big deal by the eagles after a chase by several NRL clubs! Brett Kimmorley, Robbie Ross, Michael Ennis, Willie Mason, Anthony Tupou, Tevita Pangai, Matautia bros, Josh Jackson etc. Why does this keep happening? Its funny how the Sydney club selectors can find these guys but the knights cant seem to find them or hold on to them in their own backyard.

If the Roosters tap into the Central coast player talent like I think they will then the Knights will watch a huge talent pool dry up and will need to look after their local talent more than ever. This will also effect Manly and Bulldogs.

On a positive note it was great to see new Knights first grade coach Rick Stone sit and watch at least half of the Harold Matts and SG Ball trials, something Wayne Bennett would have never done.

 

[KAB]

Yes Kab thought as much, The talk was that a quite a few Newcastle boys would trial down on the coast rather than at the Knights even if they were invited to trial with Newcastle. Also at the Balmain trials there were quite a few Newcastle kids. When kids get invites to their boyhood clubs and fail to attend or trial elsewhere it shows that something is not right.

At the SG Ball trials coastal kids such as Trust Ledger, Hiku Moeku, Tom Starling, Brendan Ohagan, Jack Wier, Cooper Bosden, Blake Andrews (didn't play but) plus others were all in attendance. All class players and most of these were already in the knights system from the 2014 Harold Matts. The knight's must be applauded for keeping these kids now that the Central coast is the roosters patch.

The local contingent consisted of boys who were in either the Harold Matts summer squad for 2014 or the Newcastle Rebels. Plenty of boys who had great local seasons were never invited to the trials. This goes against what Matt Lantry says about all the local games the selectors watched and identifying and sticking with local talent, basically they already had your name from the Harold Matts or the rebels. Signing kids from New Zealand and Queensland to play SG Ball or Western Australia to play Harold Matts is really looking after the local talent. With the huge amount of local talent is it really needed to recruit outside the area for the junior reps?

Their is a complete lack of confidence in the Knights selection process amongst the local Newcaslte players and local club officials. The gap between the knights and the local community is wider than ever. Troy Pezet fingers are pointing at you. Already uncontracted and contracted players from last years victorious Harold Matts team are enquiring about opportunities elsewhere. Sydney Clubs are ready to swoop.

The knights overlooked Latrell Mitchell for Harold Matts 2013, went to central coast and starred, made NSW then picked up to a big deal by the roosters after a chase by several NRL clubs, was SG Ball player of the year last year and made his debut for Holden Cup at 17. Jaiden Tarrant overlooked by the knights for Harold Matts 2014, went to North Sydney and starred made NSW possible v probable and picked up to a big deal by the eagles after a chase by several NRL clubs! Brett Kimmorley, Robbie Ross, Michael Ennis, Willie Mason, Anthony Tupou, Tevita Pangai, Matautia bros, Josh Jackson etc. Why does this keep happening? Its funny how the Sydney club selectors can find these guys but the knights cant seem to find them or hold on to them in their own backyard.

If the Roosters tap into the Central coast player talent like I think they will then the Knights will watch a huge talent pool dry up and will need to look after their local talent more than ever. This will also effect Manly and Bulldogs.

On a positive note it was great to see new Knights first grade coach Rick Stone sit and watch at least half of the Harold Matts and SG Ball trials, something Wayne Bennett would have never done.[/QUOTe

. Rick Stone was at a lot of matches last year he also has keen interest in the local talent. From what I have seen the Roosters have signed quiet a few coast kids and those older ones are already experiencing training with the roosters. 20s I'm really surprised they went to trial Trust ledger he hasn't got the discipline or the drive. Now all these boys come with a development fee. Any player that played matts will cost $ if they have played divisional rep or played country come with $ development fee. If your a Kiwi its more$ I also know a couple of players from the coast showed up with contracts. I now that all coast kids that played Matts were asked to trial with the Knights.
They must have the some good intentions for them. I'm not sure how many showed.
You have pointed the finger at Troy Prezet, but that's his job but he is also the 20's coach now. I have grave concerns for the Knights. It will interesting to see they summer squads.

 

[girvie]

South Sydney SG Ball

ALLEN Richie
ALVARADO Tristan
ANDERSON Jade
BARLOW Jacob
BOURIS Jed
BOYCE Rangi-Paoa
BROWN Jaiden
BUTCHER Nat
DELLOW Phaeton
FITZGERALD Brody
FUIMAONO Henry-Siriah
GODDARD Harrison
GULER Emre
HAMLIN Gabriel
HOOKEY Kobi
HUSKELL Jay
KELLY Keeden
KOLOAMATANGI Keaon
LOGA-TAROGI Sepessa
MACINTOSH Reece
MAIPI Tuteaura
MANOWSKI Blake
MURRAY Cameron
NATOLI Josh
NEIL John
NGAMOTU Keenen
O'CONNOR Dylan
PENGELLY Bailey
PERRI Blade
PREECE Kurtis
REWETI Jalen
SEUALA Don
SITEINE Robert
SMITH Reimis
TALAKAI Siosifa
TOWNSEND Reece
TUFUGA Johnathan
TUILETUFUGA Wiremu
TUOHY Jaydan
WRIGHT Tom


South Sydney Harold Matthews

BUTCHER Egan
CARNEY Jack
CHAN-FOON Mila
COOK Josh
DELLOW Raine
DE LUNA Marcus
DIVE Matthew
EATHER Ayden
EDWARDS Konrad
FALEMANU Simione
FIFITA Daniel
FITZGERALD Bailey
GRAHAM Campbell
GREEN Malcolm
GROUSE Corey
HANDLEY Ben
HAWKINS Dean
HIROTI Mawene
HYSLOP Che
KAMBOS Jake
KARIOUZ Nick
KAYA Berat
LOSE Joey
MEADER Jacob
MITSIAS Jonny
MOUGIAS Nicholas
NADER Bobby
PAKOFE Martin
PETERSON Brody
ROBB Jaylen
ROBERTS Will
RODWELL Ky
SMITH Harrison
STEWART Lincoln
TALIAI Dante
TAUKAMO Tyronne
TOMS Lucas
VANN Taylor

 

[Pride128]

Central Coast SG BALL 2015 SUMMER SQUAD

1 Andrea Tyren Kincumber
2 Boland Jarrett Terrigal
3 Bovis Sam Woy Woy
4 Catania Cameron Toukley
5 Downey Matthew Erina
6 Drinkwater Scott Terrigal
7 Faull Bayley Terrigal...
8 Fay Hadden Wyong
9 Gallegos Lachlan Maitland
10 Galvin Dylan Wyong
11 Goolagong Kallum Erina
12 Grassby William Kincumber
13 Hayne Keegan Berkeley Vale
14 Hopwood Kye The Entrance
15 Hourn Jessie Singleton
16 Kelly Wynn Liam Coffs Harbour
17 Kessler Jarrod Wyong
18 Kiutau Falakiko Toukley
19 Lynch Jarrod Woy Woy
20 Marshall Joseph Wyong
21 Martin Kye Wyong
22 Mitwari Khoder Renown
23 Mulligan Harrison Erina
24 O'Beirne Connor Toukley
26 Palmer Logan Kincumber
27 Pearson Carl Berkeley Vale
28 Pohla Alex Terrigal
30 Shaw Lachlan Terrigal
31 Sheppard Matthew Erina
33 Tangitu Matena Wyong
34 Thomas Benjamin Kincumber
35 Walklate Tye Denman
36 Walsh Jimmy Woy Woy
37 Williams Joeseph Woy Woy

Central Coast HAROLD MATTHEW'S 2015 SUMMER SQUAD

1 Baker William Port Macquarie Sharks
2 Ball Chris The Entrance
3 Barnes Jaidyn Toukley
4 Booth Dane The Entrance
5 Bowditch Tobi Terrigal
6 Bowie Jackson Toukley
7 Chapman Thomas The Entrance...
8 Cohen Jacob The Entrance
9 Collett Sam Terrigal
10 Crossland Phoenix Erina
11 Doyle Kai The Entrance
12 Drake Lachlan Northern Lakes
13 Elliott Wyatt Woy Woy
14 Gibson Dylan Valentine
15 Green Hayden Gosford Kariong
16 Jackson Eli Terrigal
17 Kaati Tomi Wyong
18 Kay McKensie Erina
19 Kirwan Michael Woy Woy
20 Koszyk Peter Wyong
21 Leaudis Kyle Wyong
22 Marayawa Sam Erina
23 McLean Kyle Woy Woy
24 Montgomery Jye The Entrance
25 Moore Luke Woy Woy
26 Parfitt Michael Erina
27 Partidge Chase The Entrance
28 Paul Sam Kincumber
29 Peterson Andrew The Entrance
30 Pine Josh Gosford Kariong
31 Rokotuivatu Lemecki The Entrance
32 Shaw Dustin Wyong
33 Shepherd Campbell Woy Woy
34 Slee Jake The Entrance
35 Sorgese Max Woy Woy
36 Taffe Blake The Entrance
37 Wilson Harry Erina
38 Wilson Mitchell Woy Woy

 

[girvie]

Roosters squads

http://www.roosters.com.au/news/2014/10/10/junior_rep_summer_squads_named.html

SG Ball: Stephen Blair, Zane Blake, Liam Burgess, Zac Cardassilaris, Edward Carter, Luke Chalker, Liam Crean, Eddie Faalua, Mose Fielo, Jackson Francis, Jack Hawkins, Jack Hethrington, Elijah Hunt, Jay Huskill, Jean Louis Jones, Ryan King, Dean Kouka-Smith, Ryan Larossa, Lachlan Lam, Giovanni Leota, Bernard Lewis, Caine Matthew-Wood, Ben Marschke, Jesse Marschke, Jai McGrath, Alex Mickalezyk, Latrell Mitchell, Jackson Mohi, Jack Murchie, Dion Narayan, Josh Natoli, Kell O'Brien, Sean O'Sullivan, Henry Paterson, Wetere Pompey, Reuben Porter, Joseph Pupu, Victor Radley, Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu, Ben Vaituutu, Charles Taafu, Brandon Tavae, Callan Turner, Reece Whenora


Harold Matthews: Matofo Alofia, Samuel Bradbury, Caleb Bruce-James, Payton Childs, Liam Cornish, Liam Dimech, Hunter Doyle, Darius Farmer, Nicholas Guerrera, Brooklyn Hardaker, Zach Havard, Jake Hazzard, Jordan Hirini, Haitoni Hafoka, Harris Kara-Diver, James Khouri, John Leota, Reihana Leuii, Kyle Lowe, Beau Mackey, Cooper Malcolm, James Markham, Blake McCaffrey, Jesse Meehan, Daniel Milani, Tyrell Neiufi, Ethan O'Neill, Finn O'Sullivan, Ryan Power, Samson Ratawa, Liam Rayner, Ky Rodwell, Eden Rogers-Smith, Jubilee Soloa, Lincoln Stewart, Braeden Stewart-Thomas, James Stirton, Eloni Saukuru, Joseph Taaga Anae, Grant Taulafo, Zachary Ternel-Pollack, Sio Togia, Isaac Tooher, John Trimboli, Steven Villari, Alan Williams

 

[ballbag]

Roosters squads

http://www.roosters.com.au/news/2014/10/10/junior_rep_summer_squads_named.html

SG Ball: Stephen Blair, Zane Blake, Liam Burgess, Zac Cardassilaris, Edward Carter, Luke Chalker, Liam Crean, Eddie Faalua, Mose Fielo, Jackson Francis, Jack Hawkins, Jack Hethrington, Elijah Hunt, Jay Huskill, Jean Louis Jones, Ryan King, Dean Kouka-Smith, Ryan Larossa, Lachlan Lam, Giovanni Leota, Bernard Lewis, Caine Matthew-Wood, Ben Marschke, Jesse Marschke, Jai McGrath, Alex Mickalezyk, Latrell Mitchell, Jackson Mohi, Jack Murchie, Dion Narayan, Josh Natoli, Kell O'Brien, Sean O'Sullivan, Henry Paterson, Wetere Pompey, Reuben Porter, Joseph Pupu, Victor Radley, Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu, Ben Vaituutu, Charles Taafu, Brandon Tavae, Callan Turner, Reece Whenora


Harold Matthews: Matofo Alofia, Samuel Bradbury, Caleb Bruce-James, Payton Childs, Liam Cornish, Liam Dimech, Hunter Doyle, Darius Farmer, Nicholas Guerrera, Brooklyn Hardaker, Zach Havard, Jake Hazzard, Jordan Hirini, Haitoni Hafoka, Harris Kara-Diver, James Khouri, John Leota, Reihana Leuii, Kyle Lowe, Beau Mackey, Cooper Malcolm, James Markham, Blake McCaffrey, Jesse Meehan, Daniel Milani, Tyrell Neiufi, Ethan O'Neill, Finn O'Sullivan, Ryan Power, Samson Ratawa, Liam Rayner, Ky Rodwell, Eden Rogers-Smith, Jubilee Soloa, Lincoln Stewart, Braeden Stewart-Thomas, James Stirton, Eloni Saukuru, Joseph Taaga Anae, Grant Taulafo, Zachary Ternel-Pollack, Sio Togia, Isaac Tooher, John Trimboli, Steven Villari, Alan Williams

Is Jack Hetherington the son of former Raiders and Cowboys forward, Brett Hetherington from Young I think?

 

[girvie]

Newcastle Knights

U16s
Brad Afleck
Dean Ayscough
Garry Anderson
Fletcher Baker
Lachlan Bent
Bryce Beverstock
Max Bovis
Joe Bromage
Cody Bryant
Matthew Croker
Paul Dengate
Mitchell Dhu
KC Edmonds
Brock Gardner
Khalil Hammond
Ethan Hicks
Tex Hoy
Luke Huth
Nathan Johnston
Marshall Jordan
Sam KcKenna
William Lockwood
Feleti Mateo
Mokena Moeke
Shannon Mullay
Tyrone Raveneau
Bayley Ritchie
Matthew Smith
Tom Steadman
Ben Talty
Jack Threadgate
John Toleafoa
Junior Tuivauti
Harrison Wall
Cedric Wallace
Johnathon Walsh
Callum Wesley
Justin Worley

U18s
Jarred Anderson
Blake Andrews
Ngangarra Barker
Jayden Butterfield
Luke Casson
Kiah Cooper
Matt Cooper
Kurtis Dark
Cory Denniss
Malik Deyalou
Matt Ghazawy
Heath Gibbs
William Hammond
Lyndon Hills
Brodie Jones
Se'e Kali
Bryce Kennedy
Max King
Jonah Lisiua
Luke Marks
Daniel Masiang
Sam McIntyre
Brody McKinney
Liam Mears
Ryan Millgate
Dom Murphy
Brendan O'Hagan
Nic O'Meley
Viko Puliuvea
AJ Raeli
Pasami Saulo
Will Sheely
Kyle Smith
Tom Starling
Sam Stone
Joel Taylor
Charlie Woods
Jayden Wright
Hudson Young

 

[MOONUNIT]

Hey guys, just looking at Knights SG BALL squad, a couple of guys who starred for their h/matts side this year at back end of season, Jayden Hocking and Jack Weir have not been included does anyone know where they have gone ? i heard Peter Mullholland ex knight recruitment officer had huge wraps on Jack Weir.

 

[KAB]

Hey guys, just looking at Knights SG BALL squad, a couple of guys who starred for their h/matts side this year at back end of season, Jayden Hocking and Jack Weir have not been included does anyone know where they have gone ? i heard Peter Mullholland ex knight recruitment officer had huge wraps on Jack Weir.

Jack Weir is the Chargers squad. If you go to the Knights forum you will find 15's Matts 17 and Ball squads. I agree some names are missing. Matt achkinson???

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Looking through the Eels and Roosters squads and there's a few names that are on both sheets: Grant Taulafo, Eloni Saukuru are the first two noticeable ones. What's the go with that? I'm quite new to the whole Junior system (Only really started following in 2013) so is this a common occurrence?

 

[Pride128]

I think the Knights havent done to bad a job with their SG Ball squad. Some decent players there. A good mixture of right age and underage players.

Se'e Kali is a 150kg front row monster, Aj Raeli is a beast at centre and both got everyones attention at the trials. Both are from Ipswich QLD. Will Sheeley is another big boy from bathurst and will go alright. Then you have Barker, Butterfield, Deyalou and a few others backing up from last year.

There U17 Development side is very strong and the following players are the cream of last seasons Harold Matts team and have been named in the SG Ball squad, these guys should be the stars next season:

Matt Cooper - Fullback/Centre NSW U16 rep, big reputation had a good harold Matts campaign but quiet local comp.
Heath Gibbs - Centre/Second Row, has the right pedigree, good matts but quiet local season.
Blake Andrews - Centre, missed Harold Matts.
Luke Casson - Prop, suprised by his selection but had a solid harold matts and local club season, an honest toiler who works hard.
Kurtis Dark - Lock/Second Row, NSW U16 rep, Taree lad and great player all round.
Lyndon Hills - The bolter of the squad, trialled well.
Brodie Jones - Can play any postion on the field, NSW U16 Rep. Absolute standout for Harold matts and local club Cessnock.
Sam Mcintyre - Wing, Port Macquarrie lad.
Brendan Ohagan - Halfback, NSW U16 Rep, Best half his age in the state.
Nic Omeley - Centre, trialled ordinary but has the right last name.
Pasami Saulo - Prop, great Matts and local club season for Morpeth, always runs hard.
Tom Starling - Hooker/ 5/8, NSW U16 rep, only small but plays way above his size, plenty of heart.
Joel Taylor - Second Row, solid Matts and local club season playing U18's.
Hudson Young - 5/8, Good kicking game and gets under the oppositions skin like Micheal Ennis.

Matt Atchison i dont know what has happend or where he has gone.

Jack Wier and Jayden Hocking are both in the U17's. Hocking was recruited from WA as a 5/8 but has failed to live up to his hype, couldnt nail down the postion in the Matts where the coaches preferred both Nash Birch and Hudson Young. Didnt do much in the local comp either, got an U18 grand final winners medal though. Dont think they know where to play him, has been second row, lock, 5/8 and fullback without starring at any.

Jack Weir is one of those players that can play any postion and is pretty good at it, but there is a few of those in the SG ball squad already so he will have to wait untill next year.

In the local Hunter comp there is an abundance of quality forwards in the 16-18yr old age groups and we will see this over the next couple of years. Halfbacks are the problem. If Brendan Ohagan gets hurt they will scrape up a replacement but they wont be anywhere near the same quality.

Will be a typical Knights team, competitive and determined but i am more excited about the propects for next year where i think they will be right up there.

 

[girvie]

Looking through the Eels and Roosters squads and there's a few names that are on both sheets: Grant Taulafo, Eloni Saukuru are the first two noticeable ones. What's the go with that? I'm quite new to the whole Junior system (Only really started following in 2013) so is this a common occurrence?

Sometimes players trial with two clubs and get picked by both.

 

[Delboy]

They are Eels juniors , the Rorters are doing their usual smash and grab. There is a Development fee if the Rorters sign them, not enough as it is only $2,000 per player. O'Sullivan and Cleal spend most of their time in the Riff and Eels district, Tigers not too far behind them

 

[girvie]

Western Suburbs and SWAS Harold Matthews:

Mitchell Miles, Netane Talanoa, Poiti Tuilotolava, Denzel Tavui, Hyrum William Pulotu, Lachlan Natapu, Jonathan Talamaivao, Nick Ricketts, Mark Meafua, Rodney Small, Lachlan Russell, Jay Mitchell,Andrew Ah Lam, Phillip Vatau, Logan Hayden, Ethan McPherson, Rimo Leleai Inu, Jayden Haule, Matthew Dunk, LJ Wright, Tafuna Taumalolo, Alex Potifara, Jeff Ili, Luke Castle, Logan Vrbanic, Ky Smith, Zane Rifai, Sam Rembridge, Travis Cranfield, Shaun Hart, Benjamin petaauuaine seusale, Bryce Ritchie-Manns, Gus Jake Garzaniti, Shondre Lee-Silva, Etuate Toa, Malvern Salu Fuamatu, Ailend Pihema, Christian Urso, Henry Manu, Rua Ngati, Roy Satchi Brown, Ricky-lee Russell, Nathaniel Tiata, Junior Lemalu, Shaun Sauni-Esau, Miracle Lemalu, Henry Lealuga – Puhotau,Nathan Patolo, Bob Faamita, Dee Loapo, Joshua Vaivaka, Billy Ormerod, James Tautaialefua, Michael Chan Check, Salesi Vi, Diamond Chong Nee, William Mapapalangi,Michael Pita, Kobe Chamberlain, Samuel Kimioane, Elijah Peacock, Maurice Faaae, Mason Dawra, Christopher O'Neill, Pat Brown.


The Western Suburbs Magpies invite the following players to take part in the 2015 SG Ball train on squad:


Lalotoa Mata'afa, Jamen Johnson, Jye Brooker, Harrison Coskerie, Manisela Teuhema, Hayden Smith, Francis Faogali, Christian Poutua, David Wright, Justice Utatao,Ierome Maufu, Joseph Faalavaau, Daniel Roberts, Hunter Tovehi, Hosea Leuea,Netani Masima, Nathan Potts, Samuel Grace, Jackson Willis, Kye Madden, Junior Fainga'a, Elijah Mannah, Hans Ta'ala, Ray Stone, Keriti Tautaiolefua, Nepote Kavapalu, Trent Peoples, Liam Cassidy, PJ Leifi, Samoa Meafua, Kye McBride, Elijah Sulusi, Evander Titie-Anetela, Julius Taavao, Taniela Paseka, Siosaia Mataka, Blake Leaver, Tom Angel, Lenny Sauni, Taufa Kavapalu, Jack Hart, Ryan Leet, Jake Scott, Kyle Bell.

 

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Penrith Harold Matthews

Moung Dat, Zac Nuttal, Leeroy Brown, Thomas Lofts, Mitchell Parfait, Shannon Harris, Brendan Hands, Rocky Togatuki, Brad Nolland, Cody Brown, Alexander Myles, Jai Ferguson, Eddie Muna, Dylan McBain, Josh Brombal, Jake Tago, Brenton Allnut, Brock Real, Debraska Rikiriki, Toby Westcott, Joshua Young, Ryan Jones, Freedom Tamariki, Jie Clisby, K-Ci Fuamata-Sopi, Kobi Collins, Jayden Harris, Zach Cini, Shawn Blore, Tim Lilomaiavu, Blake McCafferey, Hyrum Wichmann, Aifesili Leaia, Ricky Robinson, Josh Atua, Jordan Trea-Cordona, Stanley Malae, Kyle Bent, Daniel Paulsen, Blake Wasson, Steven Villari, Luke Peru, Siona Collins, Iosa Filimau-Tua, Paul Blake, Chase Taia, Nick Savage, Denmark Terry, Bailey Shepherd.

Penrith SG Ball

Henderson Godfrey, Jonah Metuangaro, Robbie Graham, Jesse Abbott, Liam Murray, Nathan Cleary, Jarome Broadbridge, Steele Kele, Ray Maroun, Tevita Mapapalangi, Joe Vaegaau, MJ Vincences, Reed Izzard, Sam McKinley, Daniel Brown, Alex Davies, Jake Grech, Chris Thomas, Jayden Murphy-Hinton, Jesse Wighton, Ben Cartwright, Kyle Banfield, Samson Kerr, Terrell Smith, Jack Hart, Liam Martin, Steffano Soni, Quinn Ma'aelopa, Zac Masters, Jack Partington, Jamon Wormleaton, Cameron Mazzelli, Brodie Vassalo, Sean O'Sullivan, Keiran Hayman, Reece Whilesmith, PJ Tevaga-Vaigalepu, Mark Laban, Mitchell Butfield, Jake Gillett, Samuel Radovu, Edward Carter, Carl Winterstein, Joseph Ma'u, Pattylama Aupaau, Jak Cannell, Jarred Gorman, Wayde Egan, Clayton Dodt, Lui Vakauta, Luke Telfer, Niko Apelu, Daniel Riddle.