2012 Junior Reps Harold Matthews & SG Ball

[drago brelli]

Did anyone happen to catch the Souths v Sharks trial last week...was away so couldn't go to the game

Cronulla's matts team beat both souths and canberra in trials. Cronulla look to have a competitive team in this comp. It's about time.

 

[KAB]

Any news on how Norths vs Manly (Matts and ball ) trials went today.

Any other trials. When will the SWAS and WSA sides be finalised.

 

[bboowwyy]

According to North's website, their trials were cancelled for some reason.
I watched Easts beat the Dragons by several tries (i think) in SG Ball this morning at Kogarah, unsure of the HM score.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Under 15's - Newcastle Knights 32 def. Penrith Panthers 12
Under 17's - Penrith Panthers 20 def. Newcastle Knights 8
Harold Matthews - Penrith Panthers 24 def. Newcastle Knights 16
SG Ball - Penrith Panthers 24 drew with Newcastle Knights 24

 

[Dragons61]

Watched Dragons v Roosters Mattys yesterday - 2 tries all at half time with Dragons winning 7 tries to 2 at full time - told the Roosters had improved from previous week but will still have a long year - especially with their draw.

Watched Bulldogs v Sharks with Bulldogs winning 4 tries to 1 - Sharks started well with a smart try to their winger but didn't get the ball out wide enough throughout the game. Bulldogs were OK but did have most of the ball through a number of penalties (refs are ordinary everywhere!). - still think Sharks will have a good season as they have not finalised their squad as yet and had 3 starting forwards rested with slight injuries - would like to see them play the bulldogs at full strength

 

[kbw]

Rooster will struggle in HM as they have picked some very average players, overlooking some better locals. The interesting point that they had a very close game with StGeorge in the U15s.

Roosters SG Ball should do very well as they have some quality players, depending on who they cut

 

[richies]

I heard the following results for the dogs versus nulla trial


under 15's balmain 28 bulldogs 16
under 17's balmain 36 bulldogs 8
under 16's bulldogs 16 cronulla 4
under 18's bulldogs 28 cronulla 12

 

[KAB]

According to North's website, their trials were cancelled for some reason.
I watched Easts beat the Dragons by several tries (i think) in SG Ball this morning at Kogarah, unsure of the HM score.

What is going there? I heard the Central Coast boys had a trial with Manly and they (Manly) pulled out of the trial. And then arranged a trial with Norths. Now that did not do ahead. Weird. :?

 

[stormy77]

What is going there? I heard the Central Coast boys had a trial with Manly and they (Manly) pulled out of the trial. And then arranged a trial with Norths. Now that did not do ahead. Weird. :?

Yep ground was closed, to wet!!!

 

[Rooster-boy]

Rooster will struggle in HM as they have picked some very average players, overlooking some better locals. The interesting point that they had a very close game with StGeorge in the U15s.

I have been watching a few of their games also - and saw the trial out at henson - who are these locals that missed out???

 

[ranga]

parra had cut their squad and were probably playing their best players, while the Knights were still suiting up two full teams and were resting a few certain selections.
Having said that, Parra were very strong in Mathews two years ago - just about unbeatable - and these will be the same kids.
Knights can get a lot better, but Parra might be the team to beat.

Very true knights have a good side big mobile pack and speed in the backs ,they will be up there for sure , panthers looked good in stages

 

[drago brelli]

Rooster will struggle in HM as they have picked some very average players, overlooking some better locals. The interesting point that they had a very close game with StGeorge in the U15s.

I have been watching a few of their games also - and saw the trial out at henson - who are these locals that missed out???

Easts will come last in the HMatts which is an u/16 comp not u/15s. St.George are not much better. That's why the Dragons will never cut the Illawarra Steelers adrift. The Illawarra region has great junior talent whilst St.George has virtually nothing. There could be as many as 8 Illawarra juniors starting in the Dragons first match of the '12 season.

 

[richies]

Illawarra destroyed Easts in the Matts trial. Illawarra are not big but tough and mobile. Looked well organised. Easts are appalling. Easts beat Illawarra in the Ball easily. Illawarra are too small and mostly 17yrs old. Easts might finish 7th or 8th. Top 4 in Ball should be the usual suspects, eg; Parra, Dogs, Penrith and Newcastle.

the sg ball - dogs have a very young side this year as most have moved upto nyc
but theres still some quality players

 

[KAB]

Last Night trials Harold Matthews Central Coast vs Western Academy -
HM- CC 6 tries to western academy 2. Central coast played well in the conditions mind you the Academy team has just come together.

SG- Academy beat CC with a similar score line.

Central Coast boys have week off before the comp starts. Good luck all those involved.

 

[Panther_Daz]

A very impressive Penrith lead 24-0 at Halftime in Matts over Canberra. 5 tries and 2 conversions.

 

[murraymob]

A very impressive Penrith lead 24-0 at Halftime in Matts over Canberra. 5 tries and 2 conversions.

Daz can you tell me when ball is on if bryce plays and if he gets much game time

 

[Panther_Daz]

44-0 Fulltime.

SG Ball warming up now. Bryce will start at Lock.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Bryce has scored the opening two tries. Penrith 12-0.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Penrith lead 24-0 at halftime in SG Ball.

 

[Panther_Daz]

Fulltime 38-0