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2005 Jim Beam Cup Player of the Year
Friday, 16th September 2005
Jim Beam Cup Player of the Year
Sydney Bulls centre Allan Burns has been named 2005 Jim Beam Cup Player of the Year at last night's lavish function held at Le Montage function centre at Leichhardt.
The 22 year old Burns has reached the top the long way, playing junior football with Riverwood and playing Jersey Flegg Cup with the Western Suburbs Magpies before he was joined by the Bulls in 2002.
A stunned Burns paid tribute to his team mates, who overcame a slow start to the season to claim the minor premiership.
"It's a great honour to be receive such an award when there are so many good players in the competition. I have to thank my team mates who have obviously played a big part in me achieving this honour and to coach David Bayssari, who has given me great encouragement this year."
The Bulls' bid for back to back premierships hit a snag, though, when they were defeated by Windsor in last Saturday's major semi final.
That means they now have to get over the top of Wentworthville at Ringrose Park in this Saturday's preliminary final if they are to get a chance to defend their Jim Beam Cup title against Windsor in the Jim Beam Cup Grand Final, scheduled for Sunday September 25 at Telstra Stadium.
The memory of the 2004 Grand Final still burns bright within Burns and is his motivation for tomorrow.
"Last year's Grand Final was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere at Telstra Stadium was amazing enough but to score the winning try against the favourites made it extra special."
"We know Wenty will be tough - they have some big forwards and plenty of speed and experience in the backs. If our forwards can match them I reckon we'll be right."
To cap a great night for Burns, he was also named in the Jim Beam Cup representative squad which will play Country Firsts at Wollongong on October 1st before undertaking a tour of New Zealand.
"I had my fingers crossed when they were announcing the team, because I had set rep selection as one of my goals and it will be a tremendous experience to join the other players in the team. I'm looking forward to the tour and hope to learn as much as possible from the whole experience."
Jim Beam Cup rep squad to tour NZ
Monday, 19th September 2005
The New South Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the following players have been selected to represent the NSWRL Jim Beam Cup Competition on its two-match tour of New Zealand from October 16, 2005 until October 22, 2005.
PLAYER CLUB
Francis Betham Cabramatta Blues
Jardine Babongie Newtown Jets
Willie Brown Wentwothville Magpies
Allan Burns Sydney Bulls
Mark Butler Windsor Wolves
Adam Capovilla Wentworthville Magpies
Jamie Davis The Entrance Tigers
Brett Finn Windsor Wolves
Gordon Graff Wentworthville Magpies
Chan Ly Windsor Wolves
Siose Muliumu Wentworthville Magpies
Mark Murphy Asquith Magpies
Tito Nuimata Windsor Wolves
Richard Plummer Belrose Eagles
Dan Randall Windsor Wolves
Remini Rewiti Newtown Jets
Craig Trindall Windsor Wolves
Brian Tritton The Entrance Tigers
Grant Wooden Erina Eagles
Coach - Matt Parish
Jim Beam Cup Rep side to play NSW Country
Monday, 19th September 2005
The New South Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the following players have been selected to represent the NSWRL Jim Beam Cup Competition against New South Wales Country at WIN Stadium on September 26, 2005.
PLAYER CLUB
Ben Bailey Wentworthville Magpies
Francis Betham Cabramatta Blues
Willie Brown Wentworthville Magpies
Adam Capovilla Wentworthville Magpies
Jamie Davis The Entrance Tigers
Roy Friend Cabramatta Blues
Gordon Graff Wentworthville Magpies
Luke Issaka Belrose Eagles
Lafi Manua Newtown Jets
Michael Meigan Cabramatta Blues
Craig Parke Wentworthville Magpies
Tony Pamatangi The Entrance Tigers
Siose Muliumu Wentworthville Magpies
Mark Murphy Asquith Magpies
Richard Plummer Belrose Eagles
Remini Rewiti Newtown Jets
Brian Tritton The Entrance Tigers
Coach - Matt Parish
Friday, 16th September 2005
Jim Beam Cup Player of the Year
Sydney Bulls centre Allan Burns has been named 2005 Jim Beam Cup Player of the Year at last night's lavish function held at Le Montage function centre at Leichhardt.
The 22 year old Burns has reached the top the long way, playing junior football with Riverwood and playing Jersey Flegg Cup with the Western Suburbs Magpies before he was joined by the Bulls in 2002.
A stunned Burns paid tribute to his team mates, who overcame a slow start to the season to claim the minor premiership.
"It's a great honour to be receive such an award when there are so many good players in the competition. I have to thank my team mates who have obviously played a big part in me achieving this honour and to coach David Bayssari, who has given me great encouragement this year."
The Bulls' bid for back to back premierships hit a snag, though, when they were defeated by Windsor in last Saturday's major semi final.
That means they now have to get over the top of Wentworthville at Ringrose Park in this Saturday's preliminary final if they are to get a chance to defend their Jim Beam Cup title against Windsor in the Jim Beam Cup Grand Final, scheduled for Sunday September 25 at Telstra Stadium.
The memory of the 2004 Grand Final still burns bright within Burns and is his motivation for tomorrow.
"Last year's Grand Final was an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere at Telstra Stadium was amazing enough but to score the winning try against the favourites made it extra special."
"We know Wenty will be tough - they have some big forwards and plenty of speed and experience in the backs. If our forwards can match them I reckon we'll be right."
To cap a great night for Burns, he was also named in the Jim Beam Cup representative squad which will play Country Firsts at Wollongong on October 1st before undertaking a tour of New Zealand.
"I had my fingers crossed when they were announcing the team, because I had set rep selection as one of my goals and it will be a tremendous experience to join the other players in the team. I'm looking forward to the tour and hope to learn as much as possible from the whole experience."
Jim Beam Cup rep squad to tour NZ
Monday, 19th September 2005
The New South Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the following players have been selected to represent the NSWRL Jim Beam Cup Competition on its two-match tour of New Zealand from October 16, 2005 until October 22, 2005.
PLAYER CLUB
Francis Betham Cabramatta Blues
Jardine Babongie Newtown Jets
Willie Brown Wentwothville Magpies
Allan Burns Sydney Bulls
Mark Butler Windsor Wolves
Adam Capovilla Wentworthville Magpies
Jamie Davis The Entrance Tigers
Brett Finn Windsor Wolves
Gordon Graff Wentworthville Magpies
Chan Ly Windsor Wolves
Siose Muliumu Wentworthville Magpies
Mark Murphy Asquith Magpies
Tito Nuimata Windsor Wolves
Richard Plummer Belrose Eagles
Dan Randall Windsor Wolves
Remini Rewiti Newtown Jets
Craig Trindall Windsor Wolves
Brian Tritton The Entrance Tigers
Grant Wooden Erina Eagles
Coach - Matt Parish
Jim Beam Cup Rep side to play NSW Country
Monday, 19th September 2005
The New South Wales Rugby League is pleased to announce the following players have been selected to represent the NSWRL Jim Beam Cup Competition against New South Wales Country at WIN Stadium on September 26, 2005.
PLAYER CLUB
Ben Bailey Wentworthville Magpies
Francis Betham Cabramatta Blues
Willie Brown Wentworthville Magpies
Adam Capovilla Wentworthville Magpies
Jamie Davis The Entrance Tigers
Roy Friend Cabramatta Blues
Gordon Graff Wentworthville Magpies
Luke Issaka Belrose Eagles
Lafi Manua Newtown Jets
Michael Meigan Cabramatta Blues
Craig Parke Wentworthville Magpies
Tony Pamatangi The Entrance Tigers
Siose Muliumu Wentworthville Magpies
Mark Murphy Asquith Magpies
Richard Plummer Belrose Eagles
Remini Rewiti Newtown Jets
Brian Tritton The Entrance Tigers
Coach - Matt Parish
