A Gymea player on the attack against Kurnell at the u7 gala day last Saturday.
As we inch closer to 2024 finals, on behalf of the CJRL board I would like to express our sincere thanks to the volunteers at all 13 clubs who contribute so much to their clubs and our game in the district
The 2024 season has tested us all, with so many weekends affected by poor weather, and plenty when we were able to play where cold and wet. To all those that braved a tough winter and kept doing all the thankless tasks on match days, a big thank you.
NSWRL CEO Dave Trodden addressed our clubs on Monday and highlighted the great work they are all doing which is resulting in CJRL now having the highest retention rate of participants (79%) well above the state average of 70%. A key factor in retention is giving our participants great experiences and a reason to return, which our clubs are doing well.
Overall, our participation is up 8.6% from the previous record set in 2023 of 5624, in 2024 we have reached 6108 participants. Within this figure, female leaguetag is up 20.2% (from 1457 to 1751), with senior female leaguetag up 59% (from 192 to 334). Female tackle is up 12.4% (from 322 to 362) and male tackle is up 3.9% overall (with open age participation up 31%).
Lastly, we have a big weekend of Gala Days across Saturday and Sunday so to all those youngsters taking part please enjoy your day and we hope to see you back in 2025.
John Mannah Chairman – Cronulla Junior Rugby League
NRL Code of Conduct
# Remember – all participants at CJRL fixtures are subject to the NRL Code of Conduct
CODE OF CONDUCT – SPECTATOR/PARENT
✓ Condemn all violent or illegal acts, whether they are by players, coaches, officials, parents or spectators.
✓ Respect the referee’s decisions – don’t complain or argue about calls or decisions during or after a game.
✓ Behave! Unsportsman like language, harassment or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
✓ Encourage players to play by the rules and to respect opposition players and officials.
✓ Never ridicule or scorn a player for making a mistake – respect their efforts.
✓ Understand that sport is part of a total life experience, and the benefits of involvement go far beyond the final score of a game.
✓ Participate in positive cheering that encourages the players in the team you are supporting; do not engage in any cheering that taunts or intimidate opponents, their fans or officials.
✓ Remember that children participate in Rugby League for their own enjoyment, not yours!
✓ At all times, follow the directions of the Ground Manager and/or other match day staff.
✓ Never arrive at a CJRL game under the influence of alcohol, never bring alcohol to a CJRL game and only drink alcohol, if it is available at senior fixtures, in a responsible manner in the designated licensed area.
Important Notice
Players need to be aware that offensive language may incur a penalty by the match official in any fixture.
Cronulla Junior Rugby League wishes to acknowledge our partners who are supporting the delivery of senior and junior Rugby League in 2024
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Team of the Week
Our team of the week is Aquinas Colts U12 leaguetag sise who won their first game in the gold competition 22-10 over Gymea.
Great work girls
(Photo: Aquinas Colts Facebook)
CJRL Open Women’s Leaguetag Squad
CJRL will again enter a squad into the NSWRL Open Age Leaguetag Representative Gala Day at Tuggerah on Sat 12 October.
The squad will be chosen from all eligible players within the CJRL (must have turned 16 years of age and be registered to play with a CJRL club in 2024).
The final selections will be confirmed after trials which are to be held on the weekend of 7/8 September.
Any currently registered players who may be interested in nominating to trial should register at the link below by Friday 30 August.
Expression of Interest - League Tag Representative
NRL Development News
League Stars is back at Gwawley Oval in the next school holidays. Book your place now.
Southern Corridor Competitions
We again saw several CJRL teams do their finals hope no harm in the Southern Corridor Competitions across the weekend
Under 18 boys gold saw Bosco thump Kingsgrove 50-0, and face off again with Thirroul at Helensburgh on Saturday. A win by around three tries would Bosco steal the minor premiership and hosting rights should they qualify for the grand final.
In U18 Como-Jannali went down narrowly to Minto 10-6, but should still qualify for tier 2 finals of the competition if they can down De La Salle in the final round. 2nd placed CronullaCaringbah will host Collegians, whilst Engadine host 1st placed Campbelltown City.
(Photo: Adam Wrightson)
Bosco Bulldogs will look to snatch top spot on the u18 ladder when they take on Thirroul at Helensburgh on Saturday.
Leaguetag Gala Days
Our u7, u8 and u9 Leaguetag Gala Days took place last weekend at Akuna Oval and Boystown Oval.
Leaguetag
Gala Days
Block and Grapple Stats Update
Block and Grapple are a partner of CJRL senior competitions in 2024
Player of the Year points brought to you by POWER WASTE MANAGEMENT OPEN GOLD CUP – PLAYER OF THE YEAR Round 16 3 points 2 points 1 point
Aquinas v Bosco Scott Allen (Bsc) Jye Bowen (Bsc) Lachlan McDowell (Bsc)
Renown v De La Salle Nathan Fletcher (DLS) Cooper Lee (DLS) Pharrell Gray (DLS) Gymea v Kogarah Wyndham Peachey (Gym) Lawson Cotter (Gym) Grant Smith (Gym)
Joeys v Engadine Ceiza James (Joeys) Tom Pitkethey (Joeys) Ryan Barden (Eng)
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*Denotes loss of 3 points due to rules breach
Links to all Competition Ladders
U13 – Open Age Southern Corridor Conference Competitions
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BarTV Coverage
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The Power Waste Management Cup Match of the Round will be called by Jeff Killick thanks to Freedom Furniture, and our broadcast partners Pedwards Group and Block and Grapple.
This weeks Match of the Round is De La Salle v Aquinas from Captain Cook Oval.
All junior games at Anzac Oval on Saturday will also be live streamed.
All open age gold competition matches on Saturday will be live streamed, along with other senior games at that venue.
Head to https://www.cronullajrl.com.au/game-day to view live streamed games.
Thanks to our senior competition broadcast partners in 2024
Team Liaison Officer
Each team must provide a “Team Liaison Officer” (TLO) who will act as a contact point for the Ground Manager during fixtures at CJRL venues. Should supporters /spectators from either club behave in a manner that would previously been dealt with by the Ground Manager, from this point the Ground Manager will engage the relevant Team Liaison Officer to address this issue with the spectators involved.
The Ground Manager at each venue will hold two Hi-Vis Pink vests that each Team Liaison Officer will be required to wear during the course of the match so they can be easily identified. The TLO is to make themselves known to the Ground Manager prior to the start of the match, and names of each TLO recorded on match sheets.
The Team Liaison Officer will be required to remain near the bench area for his or her team during the match, but remain outside the roped/fenced playing area.
Ground Managers and Team Liaison Officers shall not be permitted to drink alcohol prior to or whilst acting in these roles.
The Team Liaison Officer will be required to assist in resolving any situation that may occur relating to their teams’ spectators/supporters. ie: trying to calm the situation down before it escalates.
The Team Liaison Officer will work with and assist the Ground Manager. The Ground Manager still has the responsibility of maintaining control of spectators, interchange bench areas, and liaising with match officials, this is not the role of the Team Liaison Officer.
At the end of the match the Hi-Vis Pink vest is to be handed back to the Ground Manager (not left on the interchange bench or on the ground).
The Team Liaison Officer (as per the Ground Manager) should be a person capable of maintaining a calm demeanour and be a minimum of 18 years of age. Ideally the TLO would be someone closely aligned with the team but cannot be carrying out an accredited match day role (coach, trainer etc).
NO MATCH IS TO COMMENCE WITHOUT EACH TEAM LIAISON OFFICER BEING IN PLACE ALONG WITH THE GROUND MANAGER.
Milestone Games
The Engadine Dragons had more milestone celebrations with Cooper Smith reaching 200 games as a Dragon, an incredible effort.
Milestone Games
Anthony De Frenza played his 100th game for Gymea in the Emerging Cup clash on Saturday.
(Photo: Gymea Gorillas Facebook)
Milestone Games
And more milestones at the Colts over the weekend, with Blake Coupland playing his 200th game for the club, and Charles Williams and Jacob May playing their 100th games as Colts!
Player of the Week
Thanks to the great support of Sharks Kareela, our “Player of the Week” award is from the Power Waste Management Cup fixture between Aquinas and Bosco is Bosco fullback Scott Allen.
Scott will receive a $25 voucher to spend on food and beverages at Sharks Kareela and a $25 merchandise voucher to spend on Sharks merchandise.
Well done Scott!
Round 16 Team Lists
Referee: Cameron Hutchinson
Touch Judges: Salvatore Margigliano/Rami Abu Mansour
Referee: Drew Blackman
Judges: Joshua Blackman/Scott Nugent
Grant
Referee: Matthew Schild
Judges: Jaylen Chasle/Adam Burridge
Jeremy Lubrano/Warren Turnell/Michael Faulkner
Kearns
Where Can I Watch My Match?
All Round 10 junior games from Anzac Oval this Saturday will be live streamed
All junior games covered by BarTV at CJRL venues are live streamed and available for subscriber access at https://www.cronullajrl.com.au/game-day
All Power Waste Management Cup games covered by BarTV are live streamed and available for subscriber access at https://www.cronullajrl.com.au/game-day
