Program - Grand Final | Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League

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2017 DISTRICT COMPETITION Vodafone Finals Series

PROGRAM: GRAND FINAL

Photography by Amanda

Saturday 23 September

CEO REPORT Matt Harris, CEO Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League The 2017 Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League Grand Final is upon us. Congratulations to the eight teams that will be running out onto McDonald Jones Stadium this Saturday and a big thank you to all the teams that participated in the Vodafone Finals Series.

In the Business Plaza Cup Macquarie secured their third trip to the big show in a row with a crushing victory over Central Newcastle in last Sunday’s preliminary final. The Scorpions gamble to reinvent their game paid off and they produced an almost perfect performance. While a disappointing end for the Butcher Boys their prospects for next season look extremely promising and if they can avoid the injury issues they endured this year they will be in a position to challenge for the title in 2018.

In the other grades Western Suburbs continued their charge from fourth position defeating minor premiers Lakes United while in the u19s coalfields battle Cessnock hung on to beat Maitland 26 – 20. In the HPP Ladies League Tag a depleted Central Newcastle booked a grand final spot with a hard fought win over Western Suburbs.

Kicking off the grand final action this Saturday will be the Hunter Petroleum Products Ladies League Tag match between South Newcastle and Central Newcastle. The inclusion of the female format within our district competition has been a tremendous success and it is only fitting that the ladies get to start the big day. In the OAS under 19s minor premiers Cessnock will take on Lakes United in what should be an entertaining match-up. In reserve grade South Newcastle will tackle Western Suburbs.

In the Business Plaza Cup decider we see a repeat of the 1991 clash between Western Suburbs and Macquarie. The Scorpions will be hoping that history repeats and the premiership trophy is returned to the Western side of the lake for the first time in 26 years. To do this they will have to overcome a Western Suburbs outfit that has been the form team for the entire season. In their last meeting the Rosellas proved far too strong but Macquarie’s change of tack for last week’s final has got people talking. Expect a free flowing affair.

In closing I would like to thank the clubs and their players and officials, the referees, the Newcastle RL Board of Directors and staff, and the numerous volunteers that have again contributed to the game both on and off the field.

Best of luck to all teams participating on Saturday.

A reminder to keep up-to-date with everything Newcastle Rugby League including match day scores by following us on Facebook (Tooheys Newcastle Rugby League) and Twitter (@Newcastle_RL).

Matt Harris Chief Executive Officer Newcastle Rugby League.

10.30am HPP LADIES LEAGUE TAG South Newcastle v Central Newcastle 11.45am OAS UNDER 19s Lakes United v Cessnock

1.10pm RESERVE GRADE South Newcastle v Western Suburbs 3.00pm BUSINESS PLAZA CUP Western Suburbs v Macquarie Newcastle Rugby League Corporate Partners

Match Day Sponsor

Match Day Partner

2017 DISTRICT COMPETITION DRAW HOME TEAM ROUND 1

VENUE

DATE

TIME

36 26 20 14

Townson Oval Kurri Kurri Sportsground Cahill Oval Harker Oval

Sat 22 Apr Sat 22 Apr Sun 23 Apr Sun 23 Apr

2.30pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

Macquarie Scorpions 28 Maitland Pickers Cessnock 8 South Newcastle Kurri Kurri 6 Western Suburbs Central Newcastle 34 Lakes United

26 28 36 18

Peacock Field Cessnock Sportsground Kurri Kurri Sportsground St John Oval

Sat 29 Apr Sat 29 Apr Sat 29 Apr Sun 30 Apr

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

Cessnock South Newcastle Maitland Pickers Western Suburbs

24 26 22 46

Kurri Kurri Macquarie Scorpions Central Newcastle Lakes United

16 33 28 12

Cessnock Sportsground Sat 6 May 3.00pm Match deferred to spare weekend #2 :Sunday 16 July Coronation Oval Sat 6 May 3.00pm Harker Oval Sun 7 May 3.00pm

Kurri Kurri Lakes United Macquarie Scorpions Central Newcastle

40 26 18 18

Maitland Pickers South Newcastle Western Suburbs Cessnock

4 16 14 10

Kurri Kurri Sportsground Cahill Oval Peacock Field St John Oval

Sat 13 May Sat 13 May Sat 13 May Sun 14 May

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

Cessnock Maitland Pickers South Newcastle Western Suburbs

10 40 23 30

Macquarie Scorpions Lakes United Kurri Kurri Central Newcastle

20 1 24 14

Cessnock Sportsground Coronation Oval Townson Oval Harker Oval

Sat 20 May Sat 20 May Sun 21 May Sun 21 May

3.00pm 3.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm

Maitland Pickers Macquarie Scorpions South Newcastle Lakes United

22 14 16 34

Cessnock Central Newcastle Western Suburbs Kurri Kurri

30 18 34 24

Coronation Oval

Sat 27 May

3.00pm

Townson Oval Cahill Oval

Sun 28 May 2.30pm Sun 28 May 3.00pm

Cessnock Kurri Kurri Western Suburbs Central Newcastle

34 14 38 28

Lakes United Macquarie Scorpions Maitland Pickers South Newcastle

0 40 12 43

Cessnock Sportsground Kurri Kurri Sportsground Harker Oval St John Oval

Sat 3 June Sat 3 June Sun 4 June Sun 4 June

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

Macquarie Scorpions Kurri Kurri Western Suburbs South Newcastle

22 22 52 16

Central Newcastle Lakes United Maitland Pickers Cessnock

16 32 0 10

Peacock Field Kurri Kurri Sportsground Harker Oval Townson Oval

Sat 17 June Sat 17 June Sun18 June Sun 18 June

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 2.30pm

Cessnock Maitland Pickers Macquarie Scorpions Central Newcastle

12 30 13 18

Western Suburbs South Newcastle Lakes United Kurri Kurri

26 36 12 8

Cessnock Sportsground Coronation Oval Peacock Field St John Oval

Sat 24 June Sat 24 June Sun 25 June Sun 25 June

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

South Newcastle Kurri Kurri Lakes United Western Suburbs ROUND 2

AWAY TEAM

16 12 32 26

Maitland Pickers Central Newcastle Macquarie Scorpions Cessnock

ROUND 3

ROUND 4

ROUND 5

ROUND 6

ROUND 7

Match deferred to spare weekend #1: Saturday 10 June

SPARE WEEKEND—10/11 June: Macquarie v Central Newcastle deferred matches ROUND 8—FUTURES ROUND #1

ROUND 9

2017 DISTRICT COMPETITION DRAW HOME TEAM

AWAY TEAM

VENUE

DATE

TIME

ROUND 10

Maitland Pickers Western Suburbs South Newcastle Lakes United

24 32 52 32

Macquarie Scorpions Kurri Kurri Cessnock Central Newcastle

26 16 12 20

Coronation Oval Sat 1 July 3.00pm Match deferred to spare weekend #2: Sat 15 July Match deferred to spare weekend #3 - Sat 12 Aug Cahill Oval Sun 2 July 3.00pm

Kurri Kurri Macquarie Scorpions Lakes United Central Newcastle

22 22 12 24

Cessnock South Newcastle Western Suburbs Maitland Pickers

27 16 40 20

Kurri Kurri Sportsground Peacock Field Cahill Oval St John Oval

Sat 8 July Sun 9 July Sun 9 July Sun 9 July

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

ROUND 11

SPARE WEEKEND—15/16 July: South Newcastle v Macquarie, Western Suburbs v Kurri Kurri ROUND 12—WOMEN IN LEAGUE ROUND

Maitland Pickers Cessnock South Newcastle Western Suburbs

20 38 22 34

Kurri Kurri Central Newcastle Lakes United Macquarie Scorpions

24 10 38 14

Coronation Oval Cessnock Sportsground Townson Oval Harker Oval

Sat 22 July Sat 22 July Sun 23 July Sun 23 July

3.00pm 3.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm

Lakes United Kurri Kurri Macquarie Scorpions Central Newcastle

38 34 44 24

Maitland Pickers South Newcastle Cessnock Western Suburbs

26 44 16 12

Cahill Oval Kurri Kurri Sportsground Peacock Field St John Oval

Sat 29 July Sat 29 July Sat 29 July Sun 30 July

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

Maitland Pickers Cessnock Central Newcastle Lakes United

22 18 40 18

Macquarie Scorpions 14 Western Suburbs 28 Kurri Kurri 20 South Newcastle 36

Coronation Oval Cessnock Sportsground St John Oval Cahill Oval

Sat 5 Aug Sat 5 Aug Sun 6 Aug Sun 6 Aug

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

Kurri Kurri Cessnock Central Newcastle Western Suburbs

16 6 6 44

Lakes United 18 Maitland Pickers 26 Macquarie Scorpions 30 South Newcastle 12

Kurri Kurri Sportsground Cessnock Sportsground St John Oval Harker Oval

Sat 19 Aug Sat 19 Aug Sun 20 Aug Sun 20 Aug

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm

Lakes United Macquarie Scorpions Maitland Pickers South Newcastle

28 44 14 42

Cessnock Kurri Kurri Western Suburbs Central Newcastle

Cahill Oval Peacock Field Coronation Oval Townson Oval

Sat 26 Aug Sat 26 Aug Sat 26 Aug Sat 26 Aug

3.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 2.30pm

ROUND 13

ROUND 14—FUTURES ROUND #2

SPARE WEEKEND— 12/13 August; South Newcastle v Cessnock ROUND 15—COMMUNITY ROUND #1

ROUND 16—COMMUNITY ROUND #2

FINALS SERIES—Week 1

4 22 42 18

2/3 Sept : Elimination & Qualifying FINALS SERIES—Week 2

9/10 Sept : Minor & Major Semi Final FINALS SERIES—Week 3

16/17 Sept : Preliminary Final

FINALS SERIES—Week 4

Sat 23 Sept : Grand Final played at McDonald Jones Stadium

2017 COMPETITION TABLES FIRST GRADE, RESERVE GRADE & PLAYER OF THE YEAR BUSINESS PLAZA CUP Ted O’Sullivan Trophy P W L D B F A Western Suburbs 16 14 2 0 0 534 214 Macquarie 16 12 4 0 0 402 308 Central Newcastle 16 9 7 0 0 342 373 Lakes United 16 9 7 0 0 351 413 South Newcastle 16 8 8 0 0 444 415 Cessnock 16 5 11 0 0 273 382 Maitland 16 4 12 0 0 344 443 Kurri Kurri 16 3 13 0 0 320 462

PD 320 94 -31 -62 29 -109 -99 -142

PTS 28 24 18 18 16 10 8 6

FIRST GRADE LEADING POINTS SCORER – Top 10 DISTRICT CLUB T G FG PTS Samuel Keenan Western Suburbs 7 60 0 148 Bradley Murray Central Newcastle 3 48 0 108 Lachlan Walmsley South Newcastle 12 25 0 98 Kyle Kennedy Lakes United 8 33 0 98 Ryan Walker Western Suburbs 22 0 0 88 Scott Briggs Macquarie Scorpions 2 35 1 79 Jason Keelan South Newcastle 0 33 1 67 Blake Birch Maitland Pickers 2 28 0 64 Jake Maizen Central Newcastle 14 0 0 56 Mitchell Cullen Kurri Kurri 4 20 0 56

RESERVE GRADE Oscar Mullaly Trophy P W L D B F Lakes United 16 12 4 0 0 450 South Newcastle 16 11 4 1 0 354 Macquarie 16 9 6 1 0 353 Western Suburbs 16 9 7 0 0 404 Maitland 16 7 8 1 0 362 Central Newcastle 16 7 8 1 0 276 Cessnock 16 4 10 2 0 262 Kurri Kurri 16 2 14 0 0 238

A 228 238 290 336 355 414 360 478

PD 222 116 63 68 7 -138 -98 -240

PTS 24 23 19 18 15 15 10 4

FIRST GRADE LEADING TRY SCORER – Top 10 DISTRICT CLUB TRIES Ryan Walker Western Suburbs 22 Jake Maizen Central Newcastle 14 Ryan Glanville South Newcastle 13 Mitchell Manson Macquarie Scorpions 12 Lachlan Walmsley South Newcastle 12 BradleyTighe Western Suburbs 11 James Elias Western Suburbs 11 Jared Nott Central Newcastle 10 Mark Walker Kurri Kurri 10 Royce Geoffrey Macquarie Scorpions 9

2017 PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS - Final Tally Ryan Walker

Western Suburbs

22 points

Sam Keenan

Western Suburbs

17 points

Chris Hyde

Macquarie Scorpions

16 points

Luke Dorn

Maitland Pickers

15 points

Liam Higgins

South Newcastle

15 points

Brad Murray

Central Newcastle

14 points

2017 COMPETITION TABLES UNDER 19, LADIES LEAGUE TAG & CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP OAS UNDER 19 P Cessnock 16 Lakes United 16 Maitland 16 Macquarie 16 Central Newcastle 16 South Newcastle 16 Western Suburbs 16 Kurri Kurri 16

W 15 12 10 9 8 5 3 1

L 1 4 6 7 8 10 12 15

D B F A PD 0 0 541 210 331 0 0 485 203 282 0 0 373 281 92 0 0 370 314 56 0 0 346 295 51 1 0 332 452 -120 1 0 200 452 -252 0 0 121 561 -440

PTS 30 24 20 18 16 11 7 2

LADIES LEAGUE TAG LEADING POINTS SCORER – Top 10 DISTRICT CLUB T G FG PTS Kirsty-Lee Houghten Western Suburbs 2 52 0 112 Amy Waterhouse South Newcastle 10 31 0 102 Blanche Morrissey Lakes United 3 35 0 82 Jordan Glanville South Newcastle 20 0 0 80 Corie Hodges Western Suburbs 19 0 0 76 Elizabeth Allen South Newcastle 3 28 1 69 Amelia Hughes Central Newcastle 17 0 0 68 Rachel Sharpe Kurri Kurri 4 26 0 68 Brooke Carter South Newcastle 13 2 0 56 Kate Davies Central Newcastle 2 24 0 56

HPP LADIES LEAGUE TAG P W Central Newcastle 16 15 South Newcastle 16 14 Western Subrubs 16 11 Lakes United 16 10 Kurri Kurri 16 6 Maitland 16 5 Cessnock 16 1 Macquarie 16 1

Lakes United Western Suburbs

FIRST 36 56

D B F A PD 0 0 501 82 419 1 0 519 52 467 1 0 468 91 377 0 0 328 126 202 0 0 228 230 -2 0 0 184 406 -222 0 0 64 648 -584 0 0 46 703 -657

PTS 30 29 23 20 12 10 2 2

LADIES LEAGUE TAG LEADING TRY SCORER – Top 10 DISTRICT CLUB TRIES Jordan Glanville South Newcastle 20 Corie hodges Western Suburbs 19 Amelia Hughes Central Newcastle 17 Brooke Carter South Newcastle 13 Rebecca Tattoli South Newcastle 13 Rachel Jeffs Central Newcastle 11 Sophie Higgins South Newcastle 11 Caitlin Johnston Lakes United 11 Chelsea Hindmarsh Central Newcastle 10 Elyse Stoker Kurri Kurri 10

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP CLUB NAME

L 1 1 4 6 10 11 15 15

Mal Woolford Trophy

RESERVE UNDER 19 36 24 27 7

LLT 10 11.5

TOTAL 106 101.5

Macquarie Scorpions South Newcastle

48 32

28.5 34.5

18 11

1 14.5

95.5 92

Central Newcastle Cessnock

36 20

22.5 15

16 30

15 1

89.5 66

Maitland Pickers Kurri Kurri

16 12

22.5 6

20 2

5 6

63.5 26

VODAFONE FINALS SERIES RESULTS Weeks 1-3 ELIMINATION SEMI FINAL: Saturday 2 September 2017, Cahill Oval

Business Plaza Cup Reserve Grade

Lakes United 22 def South Newcastle 16 Western Suburbs 34 def Maitland 6

OAS Under 19s HPP Ladies League Tag

Central Newcastle 28 def Macquarie 12 Lakes United 18 def Kurri Kurri 0

QUALIFYING SEMI FINAL: Sunday 3 September 2017, Peacock Field

Business Plaza Cup Reserve Grade

Macquarie 20 def Central Newcastle 8 South Newcastle 48 def Macquarie 4

OAS Under 19s HPP Ladies League Tag

Lakes United 28 def Maitland 20 South Newcastle 6 def Western Suburbs 0

MINOR SEMI FINAL: Saturday 9 September 2017, St John Oval

Business Plaza Cup Reserve Grade

Central Newcastle 22 def Lakes United 10 Western Suburbs 18 def Macquarie 16

OAS Under 19s HPP Ladies League Tag

Maitland 34 def Central Newcastle 10 Western Suburbs 10 def Lakes United 6

MAJOR SEMI FINAL: Sunday 10 September 2017, Harker Oval

Business Plaza Cup Reserve Grade

Western Suburbs 35 def Macquarie 8 South Newcastle 16 def Lakes United 14

OAS Under 19s HPP Ladies League Tag

Lakes United 30 def Cessnock 18 South Newcastle 20 def Central Newcastle 8

PRELIMINARY FINAL: Sunday 17 September 2017, Townson Oval

Business Plaza Cup Reserve Grade

Macquarie 60 def Central Newcastle 0 Western Suburbs 36 def Lakes United 22

OAS Under 19s HPP Ladies League Tag

Cessnock 26 def Maitland 20 Central Newcastle 12 def Western Suburbs 6

2017 Finals Series Rules & Regulations MATCH DURATION: Each match shall be played in two equal halves with an interval. The time of each match shall be; LLT

25 minutes each half

interval of 10 minutes

Under 19s

30 minutes each half

Interval of 10 minutes

Reserve Grade

35 minutes each half

interval of 10 minutes

First Grade

40 minutes each half

interval of 10 minutes

TIME OFF: Time off will apply in all grades in all finals series matches.

SUSPENDED MATCH: In the event of an emergency which leads to the match being suspended and not resumed, e.g. a player not being able to be moved, the following will apply: • •

Suspended in first period: if the total playing time is less than the first full half, the match is to be replayed at a later date to be determined by Newcastle RL. Suspended in second period: if after commencing the 2nd half, the match is suspended and not resumed due to an emergency, the match shall be deemed completed, with the result of the match being the result which stood at the time that play was suspended.

EXTRA TIME / GOLDEN POINT: In respect of matches in which scores are level at the end of regular time the following provisions shall apply: A) If scores are equal at the conclusion of normal time, a period of ten (10) minutes extra time (5 minutes each half) will follow B) The commencement of the period of extra time shall be determined by the toss of a coin as described under the Laws of the Game C) After the first half of five (5) minutes, the referee shall cease play and teams shall immediately change ends. The team that did not kick off to commence the initial half of extra time will kick off to commence the second half D) If the scores are still level at the end of the ten (10) minute extra time period a further period of “golden point” extra time shall be played whereby play will continue on an unlimited basis until the first point/s have been scored to determine the winner of the match E) The commencement of this period of “golden point” extra time shall be determined by the toss of a coin as described under the Laws of the Game REPLACEMENT OF PLAYERS The replacements permitted for each grade shall be as follows: LLT – Unlimited reserves with an unlimited interchange of those players Under 19s – 6 reserves with an unlimited interchange of those players Reserve Grade – 6 reserves with an unlimited interchange of those players.

First Grade – 4 fresh reserves with a limit of 10 interchanges of players.

GRAND FINAL : HPP LADIES LEAGUE TAG 10.30AM • McDONALD JONES STADIUM SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017

SOUTH NEWCASTLE RLFC

CENTRAL NEWCASTLE RLFC

Coach: Marc Glanville

Coach: Peter Atkins

1. Jordan Glanville 2. Amy Waterhouse 3. Bec Tattoli 4. Jacqui Moriarty 5. Lizzie Allen 6. Brooke Carter (C) 7. Sam Redman 8. Chantelle Graham 9. Olivia Higgins 10. Sophie Higgins 11. Olivia Parrey 12. Steph Hayes 13. Katie Caldwell 14. Georgia Sargent 15. Sarah Sanderson 16. Cassie Jewell 17. Abby Frazer

1. Rachel Jeff 2. Maddy McManus 3. Taylah Lobley 4. Amelia Hughes 5. Mikenzie McManus 6. Bella Houston 7. Lily Goodchild 8. Tahnee Milgate 9. Sam Atkins 10. Jessica Potts 11. Brodii Ingram 12. Ashley Howe 13. Gabbi Miller 14. Britt Coe 15. Phoebe Maguire 16. Ainslee Hughes 17. Char Tighe 18. Emma Pywell 19. Karlie Robards

Referee: Kurt Grogan Touch Judges: Marchello Launa, Mitchell Piller

GRAND FINAL : OAS UNDER 19s 11.45AM • McDONALD JONES STADIUM SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017

LAKES UNITED RLFC

CESSNOCK RLFC

Coach: Robbie Payne

Coach: Brad Hafey

1. Aaron McGrady 2. Nathaniel Duggan 3. Ben Hibberd 4. Carl Randall 5. Mitchell McGuinness 6. Dylan Morgan 7. Sam Hibberd 8. Tyler Johnson 9. Jonathan Walsh 10. Connor Whitaker 11. Ben Talty 12. Feleti Mateo 13. John Toleafoa 14. Cameron Brown 15. Brandon Thompson 16. Brad Affleck 17. Ryan Jones 19. Kai Dawkings 20. Tevita Fesolai

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/100 0 0 0 0 0 0

1. Harry O’Brien 2. Josh Parker 3. Patrick Jurd 4. Riley Taylor 5. Sean McLennan 6. Connor Kirkwood 7. Jack Threadgate 8. Shaun Douglas 9. Peter Wilson 10. Ben Workman 11. Brandon Bendeich (C) 12. Hayden Bailey 13. Joe Bromage 14. Lance O’Neill 15. Bailey Willis 16. Kyle Lewthewaite 17. Ryan Forrest 18. Ethan Bailey 19. Travis Sams 20. Angus MacKenzie Reserve: Nick Lawrence Reserve: Will Hudson Reserve: Jye Ireland

Referee: Dylan Clarke Touch Judges: Louis Matheson, Brett Eyb In Goal Touch Judges: Siobhan Wilson, Michael Almond

0/50 0 0 0/50 0 0 0 0 0/200 0 0 0 0/200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

VALE JOHN FLEMING The rugby league community head into this weekend with heavy hearts and much sorrow following the passing of John Fleming. John passed away last Sunday morning after a brief illness.

John was a life member of the Newcastle Rugby League, South Newcastle Junior RLFC, South Newcastle Senior RLFC and the Souths Leagues Club. He had been involved with Souths for over 50 years and held long term positions of Secretary and President of the football club and President of the Leagues Club.

The terms legend and stalwart are often bandied around sporting clubs but rarely would they have been said about a more deserving person than John.

He has given the South Newcastle club decades of selfless service.

GRAND FINAL : RESERVE GRADE 1.10PM • McDONALD JONES STADIUM SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017

SOUTH NEWCASTLE RLFC

WESTERN SUBURBS RLFC

Coach: Matt Kennedy

Coach: Laurie Clifton

1. Josh Curry 2. Jacob Afflick 3. Drew Watkins 4. Mitchell Knowles 5. Logan Mitchell 14. Dan Harris 7. Jarrod Rotumah 8. Lucas Grace 9. Connor Browne 10. Justin Afflick 11. Jack Welsh 12. Scott Matthews 13. Will Davies 15. Joab Hull 16. Liam Kennedy 17. Dan Nilsson 18. Noel Tupou 19. Jayden Rosberg 20. Marshall Sing

0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0

1. Michael Hendry 2. Dan Stuart 3. Clint Davies 4. Luke Poolman 5. Jordan Hammond 6. Tim Holman 7. Jade Porter 8. David Dryden 9. Liam McKenna 10. Luke Single 11. Mathew Casserly 12. Mark Farrar 13. Luifau Fona 14. Nicholas Mahon 15. Villi Ieru 16. Manu Matoka 17. Jack Geddes 18. Mick Deacon 19. Lachlan Buller 20. Josh Gorton 21. Nathan O’Brien 22. Ben Poole

Referee: Tom Taylor Touch Judges: Brendan Callander, Jake White In Goal Touch Judges: Brandon Vidler, Will Kirby

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Front Row L to R, Jordan Noble, Adam Grew, Nathan Hinton, Dave Van Buuren, Scott Briggs, Andy Sumner, Ryan Pywell, Matt Hay.

Back Row L to R: Adam Bettridge, Chris Hyde, Matt Geoffrey, Simon Allen, Adam Swadling, Daniel Abraham, Brendan Worth, Bobby Treacy, Isaac Briggs, Mitch Manson, Ron Wade (Manager), James Dries, Matt Roach.

MACQUARIE SCORPIONS 2017

GRAND FINAL : BUSINESS PLAZA CUP 3.00PM • McDONALD JONES STADIUM SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017

WESTERN SUBURBS RLFC Major Sponsor: West Leagues Club Coach: Matt Lantry Player

33 31

14 15

11 9

3 0

Field Goals 0 0

21 28 29 31 23 35 24 30 23 21 32 25 25 26 29

12 17 16 17 16 13 16 14 13 17 17 16 12 17 16

6 6 7 24 7 1 3 0 13 6 2 1 2 1 1

0 0 2 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Age

1. Brad Tighe 2. Willis Alatini

0 0

3. Mao Uta 4. Simon Williams 5. Callan Richardson 6. Ryan Walker 7. Sam Keenan 8. Mark Taufua (C) 9. Chad Redman 10. Warren Schillings 11. James Elias 12. Ben Stone 13. Peter Mannion 15. Uiti Baker 16. Chris Knight 17. Matt Herman 20. Ryan Petro

75 0 0 200 0 0 0 0 0 200 0 100 10 0 0

2017 First Tries Goals Grade Games

Referee: Tom Aylett Touch Judges: Greg Digby, Greg Ryan In Goal Judges: Cameron Smith, Kylie Aylett Interchange Official: Matt Wilson

Points

24 24 32 96 159 4 12 0 52 24 8 4 8 4 4

28 36

GRAND FINAL : BUSINESS PLAZA CUP 3.00PM • McDONALD JONES STADIUM SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017

MACQUARIE SCOPRIONS RLFC Major Sponsors: Centennial Coal & Toronto Workers Club Coach: Adam Bettridge Player

Age

1. Matt Simon 2. Matt Hay 3. Nathan Cantor 4. Mitch Manson 5. Ryan Pywell 6. Scott Briggs 7. Andrew Sumner 8. Adam Grew 9. Chris Hyde (C) 10. Matt Geoffrey 11. Jordan Noble 12. Simon Allen 13. Daniel Abraham 14. Randall Briggs 15. Tye Alchin 16. Bobby Treacy 17. Isaac Briggs 18. Royce Geoffrey 19. Nathan Hinton 20. Jack Lumby

0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

28 23 28 24 26 31 26 24 30 23 22 31 36 26 25 20 24 24 31 19

2017 First Tries Goals Grade Games

3 16 17 16 14 15 19 8 19 10 19 19 12 16 15 3 18 16 12 1

2 9 6 13 7 2 9 1 2 0 0 5 4 5 1 0 6 10 5 0

0 1 0 0 0 43 1 0 15 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Field Goals 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Referee: Tom Aylett Touch Judges: Greg Digby, Greg Ryan In Goal Judges: Cameron Smith, Kylie Aylett Interchange Official: Matt Wilson

Points 8 38 24 52 28 95 38 4 38 0 0 20 18 21 4 0 24 40 20 0

TOOHEYS NEWCASTLE RUGBY LEAGUE

VALUED CORPORATE PARTNERS

MEN OF LEAGUE 2017 Cessnock Race Day WHEN: Monday 25th September TIME: 12pm. Event and lunch begin at commencement of the first race.

COST: $60.00 pp incl: entry, buffet lunch and drink on arrival.

Join many rugby league elite players at the Cessnock Racecourse to help raise important funds to care for men, women and children of rugby league community.

Buses will leave from the Newcastle Jockey Club and Cessnock Leagues Club.

Take the trip in style and comfort with many other rugby league supporters while enjoying the luxury of being chauffeured to the course and return. (Return transfers from NJC to Cessnock is an additional charge of $22.00 per person).

Sponsorship is available for all races.

To book sponsorship: contact NJC on 02 4961 1573 or at events@njc.com.au

CONCUSSION CLINIC FUNDRAISER The Hunter New England Local Health District Sports Concussion Clinic is Australia’s first free community based public health clinic for concussed athletes. Led by Dr Andrew Gardner and Prof Chris Levi, the clinic has been running for 3.5 years and aims to provide state of the art diagnosis and tailored treatment plans to athletes of all ages and career stage. The clinic is also committed to advancing knowledge through research. We have established an internationally recognised program of research.

A fundraising team will be at Newcastle RL venues during rounds 15 & 16 as well as throughout the finals series to sell raffle tickets.

What are charitable donations to this program used for?

Vestibular goggles ($27,000) Medical Coverage for Sport concussion Clinic ($50,000) Full-Time Research Assistant ($75,000) Balance system ($42,500) Secure server ($5,000) Data Linkage Cost ($20,000)

CENTRAL NEWCASTLE Today our wonderful Ladies League Tag Butcher Birds run onto McDonald Jones Stadium to play in the first Newcastle RL LLT Grand Final. We are so proud of the what the girls have achieved. Go Butcher Birds good luck!!

Good luck to all teams into days games.

Thanks to all our coaching staff, managers, trainers, first aid, volunteers, committee members, Sharpey our Physio for all your efforts and hard work during the season it greatly appreciated.

Thanks to Marg for running the canteen again this season.

Thanks to Nathan and his team at Central Leagues, thanks to our major sponsors Healthe Care, Central Leagues Club, O’ Neills Tyres, de Witt Consulting, Thomas Chauffeured Cars, DFK Crosbie Accounting.

Our Presentation Night is on October 14th at Central Leagues Club, lock in the date ! Tickets on sale soon.

SPONSORS

Healthe Care Australia, Central Charlestown Leagues Club, Thomas Chauffeured Cars, O’Neill’s Tyres, deWitt Consulting, Multispares Truck Parts, Gateshead Traffic Solutions, Jodie Harrison, The Cleaver Club, Charlestown Steering Services, Adams Family Meats, Creer Property, The Albion Hotel, Vanguard Financial Planners, Weekend Warrior Electrical , Stopmaster Brake Services, Tim Pryor Reinforcing, J.Rayner Pty Ltd, NewCoast Lubricants, Mayzen Services Pty Ltd, VBD Chartered Accountants, Australia Wide Roofing, TJS Cleaning Services, Poppy’s Home & Garden, Elite Hair & Beauty.

CESSNOCK Cessnock Kirk Earthmoving U19s

Cessnock supporters will arrive by the busload to cheer on the young Goeys in today’s Newcastle Rugby League Grand Final.

Coach Brad Hafey and his team have had a very successful season and look forward to running out for their match at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Thank you to Brad Hafey, Steve Dunstan, Tony Smith, Deb Mayhew, David Jurd, Curly Tomlinson, Lachlan Edwards, Craig Jack, Jada Jack, Jayme Jack, Glenn Goodwin, Kelly & Shane Neville, the Canteen crew, the Monday crew, the LLT crew, Cessnock Old Boys Club, the Committee, the Coaching crew for First, Reserves, LLT, Dutchy Holland, all volunteers, supporters, families and players for the season 2017.

Cessnock take this opportunity to thank David Cleaves for his 11 years service as Secretary at CRLFC. David's on going support & commitment to the club is appreciated. What a club man and a wealth of knowledge. Congratulations on your retirement dmc.

MAJOR SPONSOR — CESSNOCK LEAGUES CLUB Cessnock Toyota, Cessnock Mitsubishi, Woodbury Civil SAMs Mining Services, Pedens Hotel, Australia Hotel, Jurds PK's Olde General Store, Ray White Cessnock, Total Fitness O'Neills Tyres, Rearden Fencing, Kirk Earthmoving Matthew Evans Podiatry, KFC Cessnock, Anytime Fitness Cessnock Day Night Pharmacy, Chris Watson Motorcycles Stones Pest and Weed Services, Jeremy Sylvester Racing Aquacrete, Yancoal - Austar Coal, Teasdale Tyres, Prunerite

KURRI KURRI

SPONSORS

A Plus Contracting, Alfabs, Antonio’s Barbers, Austar Coal, Beyond Bank, Coalfields Signs, Havago Fitness, Heddon Greta Hotel, Hunter Jeep, iGym247, KFC, Kick for Touch, KK Bowling Club, KK Business Chamber, KK Community Centre, KK Golf Club, KK Hot Bread, KK Old Boys, KK Seafood, Meryl Swanson, Mitchell Physiotherapy, Neath Hotel, NSW Health, PRD Nationwide, Rod the Barber, Ross Roderick Tyres, Shed Boss, Simply Bliss, Simply Pre Cast, Station Hotel, Subway, Sylvesters Real Estate, Teasdale Tyres, The Mutual, Think Accounting, Your Discount Chemist

LAKES UNITED In last Sundays Reserve grade final the curse of the mid 80’s again surfaced when the Minor Premiers experienced the agony of successive defeats to surrender their title. A good game to watch (if you were a neutral fan) as both teams defended well and scored some entertaining tries. Lyndon Sheppard’s men were not disgraced and never stopped trying however on the day the West side made less errors and capitalized when opportunities were presented. Congratulations to our Seagulls on the Minor Premiership and for your engaging play during the season, you have given your supporters much joy during 2017. Given the fact the Rosellas were languishing in second last place after Round 9 their progress through the semis has been impressive and will make for an interesting decider in this grade.

Our focus now rests with Robbie Payne’s Under 19 team who face Minor Premier Cessnock in the Grand Final. With so much young talent on either side of the ball this will be an intense match. Like all our teams this year our Under 19s have been entertaining to watch so good luck boys and play your best....that`s all anyone can ask for.

Thank you to our Junior Club for a great Presentation Night last Saturday night with a full clubhouse and plenty of smiles everywhere, especially from our fine Under 16 boys who were presented with their Premiership jackets....well done again lads.

Finally don’t forget everyone is welcome back at the Belmont Sportsman’s Club after today’s Grand Finals where cold Tooheys beer, great food and a warm welcome are ensured.

LAKES UNITED SINCERELY THANKS YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENUINE INTEREST IN OUR COMMUNITY. And finally just a thought.....since automatic Grand Finals started in 1962 the team that has won through to the decider the ‘hard way’ by virtue of winning the Final has gone on to win the First grade Grand Final on 26 occasions.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR LAKES & THEIR MATES – Senior Presentation Night – Fri 3 Nov / Annual General Meeting - Sun 19 Nov

SPONSORS

The Belmont Sportsman’s Club, Swansea RSL, McCloy Group, Jewells Tavern, Creer Property F3 Motor Auctions, PLE Contracting, Alliance Labour Solutions, Nova Distributors, TLE Electrical Supplies, O`Neills Tyres, Jayco Caravans, Wax in the City, A&P Plumbing, CommWorx, Fox Stevens Conveyancing, Redhead Vehicle Repairs, NHS Plasterboard, Novocastrian Scaffold, Real Balance Business Consulting, Australian Property Finance, Enviromate Plumbing, Esplanade Motel, Guardian Safety Solutions, Skafflink, Brad Russell Building, Coastline Pools, Lake Macquarie Oz Tag, Carpet Court Morisset, Harlow St, our tremendous LAKES OLD BOYS.

MACQUARIE What a turnaround by the Scorpions First Grade squad last weekend to put Central Newcastle away 60-0 in the preliminary final and as a result gained a spot in today’s grand final against minor premiers Western Suburbs in what should be a great game of rugby league.

It has already been a great year for the Scorpions winning the Mudgee 9s tournament, the first NSW Challenge Cup out at Mudgee played before the City vs Country clash.

Also getting the first grade, reserve grade and under 19s in the top four of their respective competitions and now to make our third straight grand final is something the club and the community can be justly proud of. To win the grand final would be something special and would be the icing on the cake.

Congratulations to all the coaching staff and in particular Head Coach Adam Bettridge for your efforts not just this year but over the last three years to get the Scorpions to this position and to all the players who have represented the Scorpions in 2017. A fantastic playing group and a squad that the local community in the western and southern area of Lake Macquarie are proud of particularly when 12 of the 20 players in the grand final squad are Macquarie Scorpions juniors from the four affiliate junior clubs of South Lakes, Wangi, Macquarie United and West Wallsend.

A big thankyou also to all our wonderful sponsors, committee, volunteer support staff and to our fantastic supporters without your support and efforts this could not be possible.

Go The Scorps

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Anytime Fitness Toronto, KFC Toronto, Juice Boost Glendale, Westlakes Trophies and Engraving, Buy Rite Roofing, Scott Greenwood Painting, Choice Plumbing, Joe’s Meats Toronto, Eye Care Plus Toronto, Fennell Bay Cellars, Dora Creek Workers Club, Macquarie Manufacturing, Teralba Bowling Club, Rearden Fencing, Good Guys Warners Bay, Leading Edge Computers Toronto, Toronto RSL Sub Branch, Toronto West Tyre Centre, Nulex Constructions, Col Burns, Enve Hair Mount Hutton, IDM Strapping, Myuna Bay Sport And Rec, Metroll Pty Ltd, Newcastle and Hunter Pest Control, Toronto Barber Shop, Great Northern Hotel Teralba, First Splashes Swim School, Ace Aerials, Hughzies Restaurant, Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Macquarie Scorpions Old Boys.

MAITLAND Good Luck to All the teams vying for Grand Final Honours and may the best team win!

Thankyou to ALL our Sponsors for their support and also to our loyal Supporters over the season. Thankyou also to all our Committee and Support staff for your tireless efforts, it is truly appreciated.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE: Presentation – Friday 13th October, Maitland Leagues Club (details on Facebook) AGM - 13 Nov 2017, Maitland Leagues Club.

SPONSORS Donaldson Haulage Pty Ltd

Queens Arms Hotel

SOUTH NEWCASTLE Souths would like to take this opportunity to thank all teams and all clubs who competed in this years competitions. We'd also like to thank all of the volunteers, supporters and sponsors who helped every club in any way they did. Without you our great game would be just a memory to watch on you tube.

To our two teams playing today, enjoy the day, give it your all and make sure you come off the paddock proud of what you have done. We can't and won't ask for more, although a couple of wins would be handy!

VALE JOHN FLEMING South also heads into this week with heavy hearts and much sorrow following the passing of one of our greatest ever Lions, John Fleming. The terms legend and stalwart are often bandied around sporting clubs but rarely would they have been said about a more deserving person than John. He gave our club decades of selfless service and it is on the back of that that we are what we are today. We owe John more than can be imagined because without his efforts Souths may well also just be a memory. The minutes silence today before reserve grade is the smallest of gratitudes we can show the great man.

Enjoy the Footy and Go the Lions!

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR — Murphy Plumbing MAJOR SPONSORS: Souths Merewether, Varley Group, Ben Cross Lifestyle Fitness, Harvest Homes, Sleapy’s Day Sponsors: Prosperity Advertisers, Wiseguy Finance, The Home Loan Explainer PREMIER SPONSORS: Teasdale Tyres Newcastle, Baker Love Lawyers, Sage Painting, Stramac Lighting, A & J Air Conditioning, Sellers Quality Meats, Fitness Physiotherapy, IGA Merewether, Stan Davies Excavations, Hepmac Lawyers, Cetnaj, Spectrum Acoustics, TJS Cleaning ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Beaumont St Butchery, Boulevard on Beaumont, Novaend, Merewether Fresh Bake, Dean Browne Electrical, Mattara Dry Cleaners, Lees RacingPty Ltd, Matthews Sportsfields, J H Plastering, Reece Plumbing, Lions Fortune Bistro, Lillies & Limes Caterers, Steve Hodge Racing, Jewellery Affair The Junction, The Concept Sports Development Centre, Darren Forward Electrical

WESTERN SUBURBS LLT Last Sunday ended our ladies 2017 campaign for a Grand Final appearance, going down to a very good Central side 12 to 6. We had our chances but just couldn’t put it together on the day. A try to Hayley Wright and a goal to Kristy Houghton. All of our players can hold their heads high with pride for the manner in which you have trained and played all season. The signs are there for a very good year in 2018. You are an integral part of our Wests family and we look forward to seeing you at the Stadium this Saturday, cheering our First and Reserve Grades to victory.

Reserve Grade Congratulations to all our Reserve Grade players for the disciplined manner in which you defeated a good Lakes side last Sunday 36 to 22. You all deserve a special mention, however you all know the way in which Jade Porter lead my example and Michael Hendry’s play and kicking game was exceptional. Two tries to Jade Porter and Manu Matoka. A try each to Luke Poolman and David Dryden. Six Goals to Michael Hendry. You deserve your spot in the Grand Final for the manner in which you never gave up all season. Your Wests family are so proud of you, and we know you can come home with the trophy today. We want you to lead the way and show our First Grade how to hold the trophy high for the Rosellas. You have all worked so hard for this day at The Stadium. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the moment, knowing that your Wests family are with you.

First Grade Our players have trained well over the past two weeks, as they know they have a very hard game ahead of them against a good Macquarie Scorpions side. Matt Lantry and his support team are all very proud of the way in which the players have responded to their game plan and training routine. This is the day you have all worked so hard for all year. Your Wests family are all so proud of you and the honour you have given to our Rosella colours. We will be there cheering you on until we are all voiceless. We know you deserve and want to see you holding the trophy high above your heads. Enjoy the thrill of playing at The Stadium, and treasure this day forever more in your rugby league careers. We all look forward celebrating with you after the game.

SPONSORS Sponsor of the week: EXECUTIVE INN NEWCASTLE New Lambton 4935 1100 Support West’s Sponsors: Bliss Hair Artists (8) G.E. Sault & Sons. (10) OAS Computers & Data Cabling (16) IDM Sports (5) Wakett’s TV and Aerial Services (13) G.B. Electrical (2) Amalgamated Cash Services (3) Laing Refrigeration (12) LTA Fire Systems (17) Wests Balance City (7) Robert Darcy Real Estate (9) WPFD Plumbing & Fire Design Consultants (6) Wests Leagues Club (14), Balance Gym (1) Mayfield Wests & Gateway Inn (15) Executive Inn New Lambton (4) Cardiff Wests (11).

CODE OF CONDUCT SUMMARY OF OFFENCES NOTE: Clubs are responsible for the conduct of their players, parents/carers of the players, coaches, officials and club supporters No person(s) attending a match, function or event shall: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)

Use offensive or obscene language to any participant; Enter the field of play during the course of a match without the prior approval of the ground manager appointed by the home club and/or Newcastle RL; Excessively dispute the decision of a referee or touch judge either during or after a match; Assult or act with aggression to any person(s); Behave in a way contrary to the code of conduct and/or the spirit of the game; Behave in a way which disturbs the enjoyment of a match, function or event by any other person(s), or brings discredit to the home club and/or Newcastle RL; Act in such a way as to exhibit racial intolerance, by language or other conduct, to any person(s); Refuse to accept the reasonable direction of the ground manager, official of the team/club which that person is supporting, or official of the home club and/or Newcastle RL,

Breaches of the rugby league code of conduct may result in penalties, including but not limited to: • • • • •

Suspension of a match and/or Termination of a match (including potential forfeiture of competition points) and/or Monetary fines and/or Suspension of a participant on a temporary or permanent basis and/or Suspension of a club, League or Association on a temporary or permanent basis.