Junior Rep Teams round 1

[Maddragon99]

https://www.nswrl.com.au/draw/sg-ball-cup/2021/round-1/dragons-v-knights/

 

[Maddragon99]

https://www.nswrl.com.au/draw/harold-matthews-cup/2021/round-1/dragons-v-knights/

 

[ALX25]

Looking forward to seeing the NQ connection of Lui and Suavai.

 

[Dragon set in stone.]

Another Robson at hooker in Mathews ?

 

[denis preston]

Is that Bird related ?

 

[draco]

 

[ALX25]

Quite disappointing the club hasn't even bothered to post about the Junior Reps.

 

[denis preston]

Quite disappointing the club hasn't even bothered to post about the Junior Reps.

Alx, the only thing i can think of in defence would be to highlight and put unnecessary pressure on these boys. The damage televised under 18 games a couple of years back gave with premature exposure to some players too early ( Mundene etc ) that didn't help their progress at all. Most of us here didn't have a clue about the star studded Ball side that has given us 4 or 5 potential NRL players so that must be the track they are going down but George is best to answer this.

 

[draco]

Harold Matthews Cup 2021: The young stars already on a path to being NRL stars

February 5, 2021

JC Ngarima (Illawarra Steelers)

A big bopper who is quickly working out how to use his impressive size. Steelers coaches estimate that the teenager is already 180cm tall and weighs over 100kg. Ngarima signed a four-year contract with the Dragons after a stellar 2019 season with the Canberra Raiders’ Harold Matts side. That same year, he was part of the NSWCCC team that took out the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships. Illawarra expect the edge back rower to add serious impact.

Nicholas Tsougranis (St George Illawarra Dragons)

Local junior from Arncliffe Scots who has taken his footy to another level this pre-season. Runs hard, tackles hard. Leads the way with fitness, attitude and the first to volunteer for extras. Has developed his passing and kicking game over the last 12 months. Tsougranis will vice-captain the Dragons’ Harold Matts side.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/bb1d96e4a0b673cdbfcf5bd026a1b6fc



Ngarima ready for Dragons challenge after successful year
JULY 30 2019 - 9:37AM


Wollongong will soon play host to one of rugby league's brightest talents, with 15-year-old JC Ngarima set to join the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Ngarima recently signed a four-year contract with the Dragons after starring with the Canberra Raiders' Harold Matthews squad in 2019.

He backed up the long-term contract by winning the Australia Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships with the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges team earlier this month.

JC's dad, Peter, said it had been a massive year for his son.

"We had the Country Championships last October, and he was given a shot at trialling with the Raiders," he said. "He was selected in their 25-man squad, and started every game for them this year.

"He's now signed the four-year contract with St George Illawarra, and they've given him the option to play either in Sydney or Wollongong. We obviously picked Wollongong.

"The Raiders also offered him a deal, but they didn't really give him a plan for the future. The Dragons came on board, gave us a plan for the future, and are looking at him for under 20s and potentially first grade.

"We like what they're offering, what they've got to develop him as a player, so we picked them."

Mr Ngarima said the experience in Redcliffe was "awesome".

"He enjoyed it because he got to play with a lot of the boys he's been playing against since primary school," he said. "It was a really great bunch of kids.

"He was a little bit upset with himself because he knew he had the chance to crack the Australian merit team. It's something he wants to work on for next time."

JC's work ethic is what keeps him at the top of his game.

"He's a really humble kid," Mr Ngarima said. "I feel sorry for him sometimes, because he doesn't get the usual teenage experience.

"He doesn't get to go to the parties, he's usually working really hard at the gym.

"He also does what he can for his local clubs. We got back home pretty early on the Saturday morning from Redcliffe, and JC was back playing club footy that afternoon.

"He doesn't think he's a superstar, and I think that's his biggest asset."

Now JC will focus on next year's Harold Matthews competition with the Steelers.

"St George Illawarra told him he didn't have to play Harold Matts next year, but he loves a challenge," Mr Ngarima said. "He wants to compete with the best.

"They've told us to come up for training twice a week, and there are families that can assist us with getting him there."

https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/6300014/ngarima-preparing-for-illawarra-challenge/

 

[George Dragon]

Quite disappointing the club hasn't even bothered to post about the Junior Reps.

Our media department is a disgrace.
We have not even posted the squad names for Reps Flegg or State cup.
Multiple other clubs have posted teams lists plus more info..
No trial nfo for any grades...
Who are the coaches....
The list goes on and on.

 

[George Dragon]

JC Ngarima (Illawarra Steelers)

A big bopper who is quickly working out how to use his impressive size. Steelers coaches estimate that the teenager is already 180cm tall and weighs over 100kg. Ngarima signed a four-year contract with the Dragons after a stellar 2019 season with the Canberra Raiders’ Harold Matts side. That same year, he was part of the NSWCCC team that took out the Australian Secondary Schools Rugby League Championships. Illawarra expect the edge back rower to add serious impact.

Only seen JC play a few times but he has pace, a step and an offload
Could turn out to be a great signing.

 

[getsmarty]

JUNIOR REPS


2021 junior representative squads confirmed
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Fri 5 Feb 2021, 03:27 PM

The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season.

Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday, February 6, against the Newcastle Knights, the Steelers will instead enjoy a Round 1 bye.

The cancellation of the junior representative competitions in 2020 has forced a change in player age limits. Harold Matthews will now be an Under-17s competition while both the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups will become Under-19s competitions.

Our six junior representative squads for season 2021 are as followed:

Harold Matthews (Under-17s)
St George Dragons
Cory Ackers
Matthew Alhazim
Hussein Anani
Ethan Arena
Lachie Bird
Jack Braithwaite
Max Cheetham
Bronson Emery
Tyrell Fakaua
Manase Feiloakitau
Joel Fry
Flynn Gannon
Robert Haase
Shadi Hammoud
Godfrey Ilavalu
Jared Kennedy
Denzil Moeke
Araz Nanva
Kobey O'Brien
Braxton O'Halloran
Elijah Porter
Nicholas Quinn
Kye Robson
Dannie Samani
Setefano Sele
Reilly Tasaico
Oliver Townsend
Nicholas Tsougranis

Illawarra Steelers
Viliami Amone
Ethan Cliff
Kynan Clough
Riley Costello
Dylan Egan
Roy Fenukitau
Taj Ford
Kane Graham
Te Umuariki Heremia-Tukere
Kyan Hjaltason
Neason Jha-Langley
Jaxon Lavender
Callum Leikvoll
Jahream JC Lole Ngarima
Zakariya Maarbani
Paul Mahanidis
Wesley Pring
Jack Quine
Bryden Rutledge
Jasper Scobie
Kristian Sekulijica
Balunn Simon
Hamish Stewart
Palu Tausala
Sean Trindall
James Walsh
Ashton Ward

SG Ball (Under-19s)
St George Dragons
Johnathon Afeaki
Adam Arkley
Johnathon Delinicolis
Ali Hammoud
Ben Johnson
Moussa Kablan
Bailey Lanham
Dontoray Lui
Callum McDonald
Isaac Morris
Daniel Musolino
Caleb Navale
Terrence Patolo
Callum Perryman
Tom Pikethley
Mitchell Reeve
Mackenzie Roche
Adam Runchel
Jayden Samrani
Ruamanomarua Stokes
Elijuwhon Suavai
Epeli Sukanaivalu
Patrick Taukafa
Burt Tukala
Taine Woodford
Lachlan Woodger
Nikau Wrathall
Jacob Young

Illawarra Steelers
Dilan Asanoski
Trey Barlow
Travis Barrett-Hancock
Jack Bostock
Clive Brett
Syddarys Cassidy
Tyson Duff
Trent Griffiths
Ben Lavender
Alex Lobb
Bryce Magnone
Viliame Mahe
Declan Manago
Brandon Morkos
Jack Owens
Toby Peters
Tom Phillips
Cooper Roberts
Jackson Shereb
Cooper Tunbridge
Phoenix Vetenibua-Finnerty
Jacob Webster
Blake Wellington
Riley Wooden

Tarsha Gale Cup (Under-19s women's)
St George Dragons
Courageous Afoa
Faith Ainuu
Tyla Amiatu
Rosemarie Beckett
Nesia Ben
Rayven-Jodeci Boyce
Reuben Cherrington
Breeze E'E
Limiah Enoka
Ryshe Faamausili
Gardinia Faalogo
Fatafeh Hanisi
Chelsea-Lina Koomson
Jo-anna Matavesi
Maleah Mayol
Maurice Nafoi
Faith Nimmo
Katrina Raravula
Erana Reti
Lahtia Sione
Emily Smidt
Peninaotiafau Solofa
Selenna Tamasailau Fuimaono
Bienne Terita
Grace Tijou
Stella Tijou
Cassey Tohi-Hiku
Luisa Yaranamamua

Illawarra Steelers
Sian Allen
Teagan Berry
Mollie Bonham
Alivia Brown
Keele Browne
Jemma Gallagher
Tiana Graham
Keeley Kopara
Tiana Kore
Mackenzie Lear
Shante Lenartowicz
Annabel McDonald
Checoby Murray
Salma Nour
Jordyn Preston
Lily Rogan
Riley Scott
Madysson Shoemark
Madi Singleton
April Stevens
Rose Lina Tafengatoto
Ula-mari Time-Cribb
Chantel Tugaga
Olivia Vale
Alex Wallace


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/02/05/2021-junior-representative-squads-confirmed/

 

[draco]

I watched a televised (foxtel) Illawarra Sports High game in 2019 v Hallam Vic.

Illawarra side had Josh Coric, both Feagai brothers, Jackson Shereb-Schmidt.

All the boys produced big games.

A very good showing was also given by Phoenix Vetenibua-Finnerty playing at 13 (think Cameron Murray).

Looking forward to seeing their progress.

(Needless to say they were too classy for Hallam and ran out easy winners 52-6).

 

[draco]

Nelson Sharp also played well from 1.

Quick and elusive. Kicked 8 from 9.

Didn't see him in any team lists?

 

[Maddragon99]

JUNIOR REPS


2021 junior representative squads confirmed
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Fri 5 Feb 2021, 03:27 PM

The St George Illawarra Dragons can confirm both the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers' junior representative squads for the 2021 season.

Both the Dragons and Steelers will compete in the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions. While St George will kick start their campaigns on Saturday, February 6, against the Newcastle Knights, the Steelers will instead enjoy a Round 1 bye.

The cancellation of the junior representative competitions in 2020 has forced a change in player age limits. Harold Matthews will now be an Under-17s competition while both the SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cups will become Under-19s competitions.

Our six junior representative squads for season 2021 are as followed:

Harold Matthews (Under-17s)
St George Dragons
Cory Ackers
Matthew Alhazim
Hussein Anani
Ethan Arena
Lachie Bird
Jack Braithwaite
Max Cheetham
Bronson Emery
Tyrell Fakaua
Manase Feiloakitau
Joel Fry
Flynn Gannon
Robert Haase
Shadi Hammoud
Godfrey Ilavalu
Jared Kennedy
Denzil Moeke
Araz Nanva
Kobey O'Brien
Braxton O'Halloran
Elijah Porter
Nicholas Quinn
Kye Robson
Dannie Samani
Setefano Sele
Reilly Tasaico
Oliver Townsend
Nicholas Tsougranis

Illawarra Steelers
Viliami Amone
Ethan Cliff
Kynan Clough
Riley Costello
Dylan Egan
Roy Fenukitau
Taj Ford
Kane Graham
Te Umuariki Heremia-Tukere
Kyan Hjaltason
Neason Jha-Langley
Jaxon Lavender
Callum Leikvoll
Jahream JC Lole Ngarima
Zakariya Maarbani
Paul Mahanidis
Wesley Pring
Jack Quine
Bryden Rutledge
Jasper Scobie
Kristian Sekulijica
Balunn Simon
Hamish Stewart
Palu Tausala
Sean Trindall
James Walsh
Ashton Ward

SG Ball (Under-19s)
St George Dragons
Johnathon Afeaki
Adam Arkley
Johnathon Delinicolis
Ali Hammoud
Ben Johnson
Moussa Kablan
Bailey Lanham
Dontoray Lui
Callum McDonald
Isaac Morris
Daniel Musolino
Caleb Navale
Terrence Patolo
Callum Perryman
Tom Pikethley
Mitchell Reeve
Mackenzie Roche
Adam Runchel
Jayden Samrani
Ruamanomarua Stokes
Elijuwhon Suavai
Epeli Sukanaivalu
Patrick Taukafa
Burt Tukala
Taine Woodford
Lachlan Woodger
Nikau Wrathall
Jacob Young

Illawarra Steelers
Dilan Asanoski
Trey Barlow
Travis Barrett-Hancock
Jack Bostock
Clive Brett
Syddarys Cassidy
Tyson Duff
Trent Griffiths
Ben Lavender
Alex Lobb
Bryce Magnone
Viliame Mahe
Declan Manago
Brandon Morkos
Jack Owens
Toby Peters
Tom Phillips
Cooper Roberts
Jackson Shereb
Cooper Tunbridge
Phoenix Vetenibua-Finnerty
Jacob Webster
Blake Wellington
Riley Wooden

Tarsha Gale Cup (Under-19s women's)
St George Dragons
Courageous Afoa
Faith Ainuu
Tyla Amiatu
Rosemarie Beckett
Nesia Ben
Rayven-Jodeci Boyce
Reuben Cherrington
Breeze E'E
Limiah Enoka
Ryshe Faamausili
Gardinia Faalogo
Fatafeh Hanisi
Chelsea-Lina Koomson
Jo-anna Matavesi
Maleah Mayol
Maurice Nafoi
Faith Nimmo
Katrina Raravula
Erana Reti
Lahtia Sione
Emily Smidt
Peninaotiafau Solofa
Selenna Tamasailau Fuimaono
Bienne Terita
Grace Tijou
Stella Tijou
Cassey Tohi-Hiku
Luisa Yaranamamua

Illawarra Steelers
Sian Allen
Teagan Berry
Mollie Bonham
Alivia Brown
Keele Browne
Jemma Gallagher
Tiana Graham
Keeley Kopara
Tiana Kore
Mackenzie Lear
Shante Lenartowicz
Annabel McDonald
Checoby Murray
Salma Nour
Jordyn Preston
Lily Rogan
Riley Scott
Madysson Shoemark
Madi Singleton
April Stevens
Rose Lina Tafengatoto
Ula-mari Time-Cribb
Chantel Tugaga
Olivia Vale
Alex Wallace


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/02/05/2021-junior-representative-squads-confirmed/

Thanks for posting mate, few familiar names there. The future looks bright. Need some of the forwards to develop this year. Really looking forward to seeing our Canterbury Cup squad I’m expecting it to be stacked with youth.

 

[getsmarty]

Thanks for posting mate, few familiar names there. The future looks bright. Need some of the forwards to develop this year. Really looking forward to seeing our Canterbury Cup squad I’m expecting it to be stacked with youth.

Your welcome @Maddragon99 . enjoy your weekend.