Shark Attack Volume 1.5 25 May 2024

Yarrawarrah attack the De La Salle line during the Tackle Ready under 7 day at Yarrawarrah Oval.

(Photo: Adam Wrightson)

Despite a few wet grounds and some icy conditions it was great to get back to a full round of footy last weekend.

Aside from our own competitions, the NSWRL City v Country representative round took place with a number of players from across CJRL clubs featuring in these fixtures. Congratulations to all players that earned selection in these teams.

As alluded to in the last edition, open age representative Rugby League is back on the calendar when CJRL take on Penrith JRL at Sutherland Oval on Saturday 8 June at 3.00pm. The selection process has been underway for several weeks and a squad of 18 to participate in the fixture will be announced in the following pages.

Next Wednesday 29 May will see a joint media and photo opportunity at NSWRL Centre of Excellence to promote the fixture.

Congratulations to all our CJRL teams competing in Southern Corridor competitions who are representing our district with distinction. Our best wishes are extended for continued success in these competitions during the 2024 season.

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

Senior Competition Partners

NRL Development News and Updates

Tackle Ready Objectives:

➢ Players - Provide a systematic introduction to tackling and being tackled with the aim of enhancing players competence and confidence leading to a greater level of enjoyment.

➢ Coaches - Educate entry level club coaches with the necessary skills to teach new Rugby League participants how to tackle and how to be tackled safely.

➢ Parents - Give parents peace of mind, and highlight the games commitment to offering a safe, inclusive environment.

It should be noted that the Tackle Ready program comprises six sessions that are to be completed by all participants prior to them being eligible to take part in tackle Rugby League.

This requirement is now enshrined in the laws of the game. Coaches are not permitted to attempt to alter the format of games as required under the PDF framework and the Tackle Ready program.

Mini Dragons

Engadine JRLFC have commenced their Mini Dragons program with 82 registered participants under 6 years of age taking part in skill based games, learning teamwork and building confidence.

SHARKS

The first 5 Games at PointsBet Stadium Sold Out, don’t miss out on the Battle of the Fins. For the first time in history the Sharks will host the Dolphins at PointsBet Stadium on Thursday, June 13.

Don’t forget to Redeem your Junior Registration Membership Tickets and purchase additional tickets for family and friends.

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=SHA1524

Southern Corridor Competitions

Round 4 of the Southern Corridor Competitions saw some mixed results for CJRL teams.

In u18 gold boys, Bosco remain undefeated after knocking over Corrimal 28 to 6 at Boystown Oval. At Sutherland Oval Aquinas went down to Thirroul 18-6. Aquinas faired better in u18 silver with a 16-10 win over Port Kembla/Dapto. Bosco are equal leaders on the competition ladder in u18 gold, whilst Cronulla-Caringbah and Aquinas are equal competition leaders in u18 silver.

In the open women’s competition Taren Point went down to Penshurst RSL in the club’s first ever open women’s game.

In the women’s under 18 competition, Cronulla-Caringbah defeated De la Salle 30-12, and Como-Jannali drew with Engadine 10-all. Cronulla-Caringbah are one of four teams sitting at the top of the competition ladder on 6 points.

Taren Point’s first open women’s game saw the team go down to Penshurst but the girls did themselves proud.

(Photo: Taren Point Titans JRLFC Facebook)

Team of the Week

This weeks “Team of the Week” is Gymea’s first ever female tackle team – the under 12 girls team. Well done to the girls and the club for joining the growing female ranks of community Rugby League. So successful has this initiative been that the club is on the verge of fielding two teams in the u12 girls competition.

Milestone Games

Joey’s celebrated 100 games for Connor Levings in style when they deftaed Engadine in the Open Gold fixture at Kareela Oval on Saturday. Send us photos of milestone games at your club generalmanager@cronullajrl.com.au

Player of the Week

Thanks to the great support of Sharks Kareela, our “Player of the Week” award is from the Power Waste Management Open Gold Bosco v Aquinas match, Bosco #1 Scott Allen. Scott was a constant threat to the Aquinas defence and involved in most of the attacking raids Bosco out together.

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.

Congratulations Scott!

Competition Stats Update

Block and Grapple are a partner of CJRL senior competitions in 2024

Player of the Year points brought to you by POWER

Round

Bosco v Aquinas Scott Allen – Bosco #1

St Joeys v Engadine

De La Salle v Kogarah

Renown v Gymea

Carl Bishop – St Joeys #4

Lachlan Araullo – DLS #19

Logan O’Grady –Gymea #12

Sione Latu – Bosco #23 Jake Hollis – Bosco #6

Jordan Morris – St Joeys #12

Lachlan Woodger –DLS #9

Nathan Wynn –Gymea #6

Mitch Brennan – St Joeys #19

Anthony Overton –Kogarah #21

Hayden McCrae –Gymea #9

Links to all Competition Ladders

U13 – Open Age Southern Corridor Conference Competitions

https://www.playrugbyleague.com/Competitions/Association/southerncorridor-competitions-453421

CJRL Competitions – Age competitions up to u12 and Bluestag https://www.playrugbyleague.com/Competitions/Association/cronullasutherla nd-jrl-72

Partner Spotlight

CJRL welcome our new 2024 broadcast partner Block and Grapple

Block and Grapple is a no-nonsence beer that aims to give back 10% of profits to grassroots Rugby League. By supporting the foundations of our game, we aim to support and assist to nuture the future stars of Rugby League for years to come.

Block and Grapple beers are available to purchase at Northies Hotel, Cronulla, and Chambers Cellars, Sylvania.

BarTV Coverage

Sign up to subscribe to view live streamed fixtures from Power Waste Management Open Gold, Open Silver and Emerging Cup competitions and CJRL junior competitions.

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Give Back With a BarTV Sports Subscription

The Power Waste Management Open Gold 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 Bosco v St. Joey’s from Boystown Oval.

All junior games at Scylla Bay Reserve 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.

Open Age Representative Match

Sat 8 June, Sutherland Oval @ 3pm

Cronulla Junior Rugby League in conjunction with Panthers Juniors, are thrilled to announce the addition of the Luke Lewis Cup in 2024.

The Luke Lewis Cup will be played annually beginning in 2024 and feature a representative team comprised of the best Open Men's players from each district.

This groundbreaking initiative not only pays homage to a Rugby League legend Luke Lewis who won premierships with both the Penrith Panthers and Cronulla Sharks, but also signifies a thrilling new chapter in community Rugby League.

Cronulla JRL Chairman John Mannah expressed his excitement at the announcement, “Its exciting to have open age representative Rugby League back on our calendar, and partnering with Penrith Junior Rugby League looks like being a great move."

"We are very aligned in our thinking regarding promoting Rugby League in our districts, and being able to test ourselves against the largest Rugby League nursery in the state (Penrith) provides a great opportunity for our local players.”

Panthers Juniors Chairman Jarrad Whitby was equally ecstatic with the proposition of the match "The day no doubt promises to be a showcase the talent, dedication, and passion for the sport that is palpable in both districts and hopefully a healthy rivalry can be fostered for years to come".

"It was a no brainer for us to link up with Cronulla Junior Rugby League and their team, with their healthy Open Men's Competition they host each year. I have no doubt the game will be a competitive occasion."

Open Age Representative Match

The CJRL squad to take on Panthers Juniors on Saturday 8 June at Sutherland Oval.

Ryan Barden Engadine

Josh Briggs Aquinas

Tom Carr Aquinas

Matt Day Gymea

Cameron Goodyer De La Salle

Mitch Hodson Gymea

Jordan Hollis St. John Bosco

Harrison Hood Engadine

Samson Mairi

Como-Jannali

Nathan Mateer Aquinas

James Mircevski De La Salle

Liam Mulvihill

Abraham Peters

Kurtis Smith

Como-Jannali

St. John Bosco

St. John Bosco

Nick Stonestreet De La Salle

Josh Taylor-Myles Aquinas

Marco Tetevano De La Salle

Nikau Wrathall

Coach: Russell Lewis

Manager: Jen Brown

Trainers: Nathan O’Regan

Craig Magee

Mark O’Keeffe

Como-Jannali

Asst Coach: Gavin Clinch

The squad will assemble on Wednesday 29 May at Sutherland Oval at 6pm, and Thursday 6 June.

City v Country Representative Round

A number of players from across CJRL clubs were given the honour of representing City last weekend.

Pictured above are Josh Finau (left) who has played with a number of CJRL clubs, and Zac Camilleri from St. Joeys who took part in the City v Country Police fixture.

Congratulations to all those who won representative selection for last weekend.

Club News

The Gymea club have recently delved into tne world of Artificial Intelligence to create some fantastic images of their club mascot which make for engaging social media posts.

The club has used a program called Co-pilot which is a free Microsoft product to create these images.

Power Waste Management Open Gold Cup –Round Seven Team Lists

Tom

Referee: Sal Marigliano

Callum

Touch Judges: Matthew Schild/Joshua Hughes

Referee: Damien Simes

Where Can I Watch My Match?

All Round 6 junior games from Scylla Bay Reserve will be live streamed this Saturday.

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

https://www.cronullajrl.com.au/gameday