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Contents Vol 11: September 2015

Page 4

- Editorial

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- Week 1 – Semi Finals

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13 - In The Press 14 – Benji Wins Gong 15 – Week 2 – Semi Finals 24 – Gosford’s Final’s History 37 – Buy a Photo 38 – Tens Go So Close

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40 – Fifteens End Year In Style 44 – 2015 Results 51 – Competition Ladders 52 – The Back Page

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How good is semi final footy!

The All Blacks have SBW, the Roosters boast

All that drama; the elation, the jumping for joy, the tears, the devastation, those season defining plays, the maybes, what ifs, and cries of; how good was that. that. And what about all the intense excitement and unrelenting nervous energy that does occasionally prove just a little too much; generating that gnawing pain in the upper left side of your chest, often resulting in an overnight stay at the Gosford Hospital hooked up to all manner of bleeping heart monitors as you regale doctors, nurses and fellow patients alike, with a full, play by play description of the mornings epic, do or die, knock out semi.

It’ It’s a magic time, is footy in September.

SKD and JWH whilst that summery game has long delighted in branding a batsmen trapped in front, as being LBW.

(but never leave home without your Medicare card)

Here at GKS, we have our own hyphenated champion to add to the sporting lexicon; BKO. Congrat’ Congrat’s to Benji KeeneKeene-O’Keefe on winning this year’ year’s Oscar for best performance at the Kinny Mod Day Carnival played during August (see page 14).

This year’ year’s semi final series has thrown up its usual fare of many and varied representation.

A quick perusal of the itinerary has enabled The Eye to table the number of teams each club has managed to provide to the 2015 semi’ semi’s …

The Entrance Wyong Kincumber Erina Toukley Woy Woy Budgewoi Northern Lakes Berkeley Vale

13 13 10 8 8 8 6 6 5

Ourimbah Terrigal Warnervale Blue Haven

4 4 4 3

Gosford

3

Umina St Edwards Central Wyong

3 2 0

B est of luck to the 13s, 12s & 11s in their respective, preliminary finals up at Kanwal this Saturday. Go Storm!

- Andrew Stark All opinions expressed throughout this publication are derived solely from the scattered & random thoughts of the author; none of which are necessarily shared by the GKS club … nor anyone else on the planet really.

U13(2)s

Qualifying Semi Final

Saturday, 22nd August Darren Kennedy Oval, Toukley

Gosford Over Come Slow Start To Blitz Raiders ---- The Eye ----

The Storm began slowly against Blue Haven in the U13(2)s qualifying semi final before finding their feet; running in six tries to triumph 32-14 in convincing style.

Gosford conceded two early tries to trail by ten after as many minutes in the balmy conditions and the early signs were not great. A welcome attacking foray mid way through the half however saw the boys strike back when a perfectly weighted Jayden Wilde Taylor cross field kick found his unmarked winger Jordan Eilersen and the Storm had their first try. In the very next set, Gosford again worked play up field before crisply spreading the ball on the last. Nick Rodrigues took advantage of a three on two on the left edge, feeding Taylor Eilersen who in turn found his twin brother Jordan. The diminutive winger shot down the sideline before drawing the last defender, passing back inside to Taylor Eilersen for a spectacular Storm try.

Jayden Wilde Taylor’s successful conversion served to fully wipe off the early deficit and the scoreboard became even brighter when Sione Vaenuku powered over for the Storm’s third try soon after. It was scored yet again on the left edge and had followed a powerful effort from Tarren Wargent who was held up over the line on the previous play. Gosford headed into the mid game huddle leading 14-10.

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SEMI FINALS – WEEK ONE U13(2)s

Not long after the restart, Blue Haven prop Reece Lindsay raced away for his second try of the game and the scores were again level. Gosford quickly wrested back the advantage however when replacement centre Sebastian Burke crossed for a popular try; careering 40 metres down the eastern touchline having swatted away two or three Raiders early on in his journey. It was a play that was keenly celebrated for it both; recaptured Gosford’s lead whilst also announcing the return of the long striding Sebastian who had missed the previous three months of footy after badly injuring his knee in the trials. Jayden Wilde Taylor’s booming sideline conversion pushed Gosford out to 20-14 and the boys were never headed from that point forward.

Two further tries, both to half/lock Nick Rodrigues, iced the game. The first of these came via a one on one strip, while the second was a trademark Nick Rodrigues show and go as he burst up centre field; a purposeful surge that left a couple of green & blue defenders clutching despairingly at the Noraville breeze.

Next Stop - Ourimbah

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SEMI FINALS – WEEK ONE U13(2)s

U11(2)s

Elimination Semi Final

Gosford See Off The Roos ---- The Eye ----

A tremendous tussle ensued between Gosford and Wyong in the U11(2)s knockout semi final; a thriller that had the crowd on the edges of their seats right up until the final whistle. whistle Gosford ultimately prevailed 20-18 in a game in which they never fell behind and yet could never quite convince the Roos to go away. Early Storm tries to Jeremy Hendriksen and Tyson Pagacs, along with a Luke Jacobs conversion gave Gosford the perfect start and a 10-0 lead. Jeremy's four pointer was a spectacular 75 metre dash up the eastern touchline whereas Tyson unfurled an unorthodox backward pirouette into the right corner.

Spinning through a host of Roos, Tyson landed with a somewhat surprised expression on his face as he realized he was on the, ‘you beaut’ side of the stripe.

A repeat set then saw the previously excellent Storm defence punctured for the first time in the game and the boys went to the break leading 10-6.

Sunday, 23rd August Darren Kennedy Oval, Toukley

SEMI FINALS – WEEK ONE U11(2)s

Gosford extended their advantage early in the new half when an angled, last tackle grubber kick from Ryan Bird ricocheted off a hopping Roo and was scooped up, most appreciatively by centre Tevita Vaenuku who dived over for the try (see above) .

Ahead 14-6, the Storm boys were forced to defend for long periods down on their own line as Wyong threw wave after wave of attack and the odd kitchen sink our way in a desperate attempt to bridge the gap. The line was finally fractured after a number of repeat sets and the purple section of the crowd readied themselves for a nerve racking conclusion. Gosford up 14-12 and the tension was eased somewhat when dummy half Tyson Pagacs shot down the blindside to score in the corner: Ryan Bird converted (see above) and one might have figured we were home. Wyong had other idea however and just minutes later, an untamed Roo tore through the middle of the Storm ruck to dash away for a determined try. Just two points stood between the two sides and the final moments required tenacious tackling and a steady nerve to get through ‌ And that we did!

SEMI FINALS – WEEK ONE U11(2)s

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U12(3)s

Qualifying Semi Final

Sunday, 23rd August Darren Kennedy Oval, Toukley

Tigers Prove Too Strong ---- The Eye ----

Gosford went down to a physical Entrance team 20-4 in drizzly and ultimately, miserable conditions.

Trailing 10-0 at the break, the Storm struggled to match the intensity displayed by the Tigers and found themselves twenty behind mid way through the final period. A powerful, ‘get out of my way’ try, scored by Jake Martin in the games latter stages finally gave the purple members of the crowd something to cheer about.

SEMI FINALS – WEEK ONE U12(3)s

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SEMI FINALS – WEEK ONE U12(3)s

In The Press …

Gosford Kariong Begin Semi Finals Brightly

by Andrew Stark.

Coast Community News – 26th August, 2015 The opening weekend of this season’s junior rugby league semi final series saw the Gosford Kariong club win two of three games played at the Darren Kennedy Oval, Toukley.

The Storm’s U13(2)s and U11(2)s scored impressive victories, while the U12(3)s fell to the Tigers.

Gosford started tentatively in their U13(2)s qualifying semi final against Blue Haven, finding themselves ten behind after as many minutes. Three rapid fire tries down the left edge however enabled the Storm to nudge ahead 14-10 at the break. The pick of these first half attacking forays saw the Eilersen twins; Taylor and Jordan combine in a crisp interchange of passes down the western touchline. The Raiders struck first after the interval to lock the scores back up, before Gosford assumed total control, racing away to win 32-14. Two tries to busy half/lock Nick Rodrigues sealed the victory after the long striding Sebastian Burke had pushed the Storm ahead with a determined 40 metre charge to the line. Sebastian’s try was particularly well received as he has only just returned to the side having missed the previous three months with a knee injury. Gosford will now play unbeaten minor premiers Ourimbah in this weekend’s major semi final (Aug 29/30).

Patches of sparkling attack underpinned by gritty on line defence enabled the Storm’s U11(2)s to ward off the Wyong challenge, winning 20-18 in a high quality elimination semi final. Gosford led 10-6 at half time, courtesy of a long distance effort from Jeremy Hendriksen and an unorthodox, reverse pirouette try to Tyson Pagacs in the right corner.

While the Storm were never headed throughout the contest, Wyong continued to threaten and it was only desperate defence, combined with further tries to centre, Tevita Vaenuku and a second to dummy half Tyson Pagacs, that won them the day. In a tremendous all team effort, the front line tackling of; Dylan Gale, Ryan Bird and Callum Skuse was particularly worthy of note.

Gosford’s lone, downcast chapter of the weekend arrived when The Entrance proved too strong in the U12(3)s qualifying semi final, running out 20-4 winners in drizzly conditions. The physical Tigers outfit hustled and bustled Gosford off their customary free flowing game and fully deserved the comprehensive victory. Gosford forward Jake Martin scored a powerful second half try and was his team’s most damaging runner throughout the contest, while prop Josh Stedman and fullback Michael Porter were also prominent. The Storm boys will now need to regroup in preparation for this weekend’s knock out semi final (Aug 29/30) against the Budgewoi Buff Point Bulldogs. .

Please note: this is the submitted piece in it’s entirety. The editor of the Coast Community News is responsible for the changes that ultimately appear in the newspaper.

Benji Wins Coveted Colts Gong

Congratulations to Gosford U9s three-quarter

Benji Keene-O’Keefe on winning the Best Player Award at this years Kincumber Mod Development Day Carnival.

U13(2)s

Major Semi Final

Saturday, 29th August, Sohier Park, Ourimbah.

Ourimbah Win Again: But Gosford Close Gap ----The ----The Eye ----

A spirited showing by the Storm in the second half of the U13(2)s major semi final has uncovered a belief that the unbeaten Magpies, are in fact fallible.

Ourimbah won the grand final qualifier 38-18 largely on the back of a dominant first half however Gosford rallied magnificently after the break to expose just one or two weakness’ in the black & white’s game.

Gosford trailed 32-6 moment’s into the second half after talented Ourimbah fullback Brock Elford had run amok during the opening period. Yet despite the ugly, mid game scoreboard, the Storm totally dominated the contest from that point on as they hustled and bustled the minor premiers into error.

The Magpies conceded a string of penalties as their frustration at Gosford’s bold showing took hold.

Huge performances from back rowers Nick Rodrigues and Taylor Eilersen led the way, as whole hearted effort was sprinkled liberally across the line up.

A barnstorming 25 metre gallop into the right corner by tall prop Tarren Wargent and two determined, close range efforts from Nick Rodrigues produced Storm four pointers, while Jayden Wilde Taylor had a perfect day with the boot; converting all three tries.

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Left centre Connor Anderson went close to scoring another Storm try late in the game when he was tackled into touch just centimetres from the corner post. A cruel, last minute intercept try to Ourimbah half Luke Moffitt, when Gosford were again pressing strongly, barely managed to paper over the frailty of the Magpies second half performance. A period which had seen the visitors outscore the favourites; exerting far more dominance than the 12-10 advantage would suggest.

SEMI FINALS – WEEK TWO U13(2)s

SEMI FINALS – WEEK TWO U13(2)s

U11(2)s

Minor Semi Final

Sunday, 30th August, Sohier Park, Ourimbah.

Storm’s Giant Killing Run Continues ----The ----The Eye ----

Gosford extended their late season winning streak to six when they shut out an irritable Kincumber 18-0 in the minor semi final at Sohier Park.

In a game that was played in the typical, knock em down drag em out style of sudden death footy, the Storm gained a perfect start when dummy half Luke Jacobs (pictured above) took off like a jack rabbit from the back of the ruck to arc his way determinedly into the canteen corner. The same player converted and Gosford led 6-0 after only a couple of minutes.

After this initial strike the game quickly settled into an arm wrestle as both sides strived for field position and the luxury of an attacking set. Kincumber went close midway through the half when a Colt spilt the ball over our line as he attempted to reach out to score however the respective defence’s of either side were very much in the ascendancy and the Storm took a valuable 6-0 lead into the break.

The second half began with Tyson Pagacs going close from dummy half before the lightning feet of fullback Jeremy Hendriksen led the Kincumber outside backs a merry dance. Jeremy fielded a Colts clearing kick and exploded into action, racing 50 metres down the western touchline, to extend Gosford’s lead to ten..

Dylan Gale’s adroit right boot added the extras and Gosford had kicked away to lead by a dozen.

It was at about this point that sadly, the contest degenerated into a nasty, niggly farce. The Colts frustration and despondency at the state of the scoreboard overran any adherence they might have paid to the spirit of the game and penalties flowed ridiculously like H2O from a ruptured main. The young referee had his hands full and the game as a spectacle got uglier and uglier as every hit up earned a free kick and resulted in a caution. Happily I can report that the Gosford boys remained largely blameless as the shenanigans rained down all about them and a post match conversation with the young referee helped The Eye to fully confirm this view.

Back to the footy: Callum Skuse inflicted further pain on the team in red when he steamrolled their middle from ten metres out to score a well deserved try. Birthday boy, Ryan Bird slotted the extras and the Storm had prevailed 18-0 in a tough and torrid minor semi final. The victory was made even sweeter for the fact that it was Kincumber who had ended Gosford’s run last season in the water logged preliminary final.

The competition is now down to the last three as Greg Eather’s team ready themselves for a battle with Northern Lakes in this Saturday’s final at Morry Breen.

SEMI FINALS – WEEK TWO U11(2)s

Gosford Kariong 18 bt Kincumber 0

SEMI FINALS – WEEK TWO U11(2)s

U12(3)s

Minor Semi Final

Sunday, 30th August, Sohier Park, Ourimbah.

Gosford Back On Track With Big Win Over Budgewoi ----The ----The Eye ----

The Gosford U12(3)s regained their mojo after the previous week’s flat performance, scoring seven tries in a breezy 34-18 victory over Budgewoi in the minor semi final.

The Storm began this knockout semi final with plenty of intent and had three tries in the bag before Budgie were given the chance to settle. Dylan McKay kicked the scoreboard into action when he scurried out of dummy half to cross for the games opening try after Jake Martin had skittled a host of Bulldogs with a powerful blindside surge.

Follow up tries to Michael Porter and Nash Dorratt-Mavin saw the Storm charge to a 16-0 lead as the Budgie boys struggled to hold Gosford’s slick, early endeavour. A try in the corner lifted the northerners spirits briefly, before Jake Martin recouped the six points via a converted touchdown of his own; charging one pass off the ruck to burrow across beside the left hand upright. Gosford ahead 22-6 at half time: the sun was out, the bellbirds were chiming and all was well with the world.

SEMI FINALS – WEEK TWO U12(3)s 34 bt Kariong d r o sf o G i 18 Budgewo

Budgewoi scored first after the break having earned a repeat set, however their joy was to be short lived. Storm fullback Michael Porter fed Nash Dorratt-Mavin close to the line and the diminutive flyer dived over for his second four pointer of the afternoon ‌ and a 26-10 advantage.

Defence took a back seat throughout much of the second half as the game got stuck in a curious groove of tit for tat scoring, with both sides struggling to keep their line in tact for anymore than three or four tackles at a time. Budgewoi crossed in the

north western corner and from the restart, Blake Carney found himself darting over toward the Sohier Park skateboard ramp. Giant Bulldogs prop Dylan Graham returned serve in the following set, scoring his sixth try of the day having earlier notched five during the U11(3)s semi final against Umina. Gosford’s lead had been cut to twelve before Storm prop Josh Stedman took his turn in blazing a twenty metre trail to the line; an action that rounded out the scoring at 34-18 and helped book the Gosford boys a rematch with the Tigers in next week’s preliminary final.

SEMI FINALS – WEEK TWO U12(3)s

Gosford Juniors 1962 - 2015

A Long & Proud Semi Final Record

by

Andrew Stark Year

The Eye has undertaken the fulsome task of plotting the semi final record of our Gosford Juniors. Working from the present day back through the decades, to the very formation of an organized junior competition which kicked off during the winter of 1962.

Fiftieth year of the CCDJRL & the Gosford Juniors

Photo’s – Andrew Stark

2015

Runners Semi Up Finalist

Yet To Be Determined

U13(2) U12(3) U11(2)

2014

*U13(2)

U16(2)

U14(2) U10(2)

2013

-

-

-

2012

-

-

U11(2)

2011

U13(2)

-

U12(2)

2010

*U14(2) U13(3) *U10(2)

U16(2)

-

2009

*U12(2)

U10(2)

U14(3)

2008

-

U14(2) U12(3) U10(3)

U11(2)

2007

U15(2)

U16(2) U11(2)

-

2006

U11(2)

U14(2) U12(3)

U15(2)

* Denotes undefeated season

Two talented Gosford Juniors of recent times; Callum Blinco & James Vaka, Vaka pictured playing SG Ball Cup for the Centurions (2013) & Manly (2010).

Premiers

The U13(2)s completed an unbeaten season, scoring a thrilling 22–18 win over Wyong in the grand final. Ben Oliver crossed for the match winning try with 90 seconds remaining. John Connolly was voted player of match .

Liam Johnson (pictured) won the teams Best & Fairest player award for 2011.

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A brilliant year for Gosford.

The club featured in four grand finals, winning three.

The U14(2)s U14(2) (pictured) went through undefeated, winning their grand final 20-10 vs Erina.

The U10(2)s U10(2) beat Ourimbah 30-0 & the U13(3)s U13(3) pipped Blue Haven 16-12.

by Andrew Stark

201 The Wayne Oatley coached U13(2)s U13(2) finished the season as 1 minor premiers before being forced to fight back from an 0-18 deficit in the grand final; edging out St Edwards 20-18 to claim the title.

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by Andrew Stark

Above: The Storm U9s U9 won the day to

became the Kincumber Mod Development Day Champions of 2002.

The team featured Matt Ikuvalu (5th from left) who has progressed to the Wyong Roos NSW Cup side this year (pictured right).

Photo – Andrew Stark

Above: The Storm’s first emblem featured the

Gosford Giant dressed in a Storm jersey

The Gosford team, coached by Wayne Fordham included notable footballers; Rhys Pritchard (right), Shane McFadden, Karl Hewett & Jamie Keens

Runners Up

2005

-

U16(2) U10(3)

U13(2) U13(3) U10(2)

2004

-

U11(2) U11(3)

U15(2) U14(3)

2003

-

U13(2)

U13(3) U10(2)

2002

-

-

U13(2) U12(2) U11(2)

2001

-

-

U13(2)

2000

-

U10(2)

U12(3) U10(3)

1999

-

-

U11(3)

1998

U12(2)

-

-

1997

-

U12(2) U10(1)

U13(2) U11(2) U10(3)K

1996

-

U10(2)

U16(2) U11(3)K

1995

-

-

U15(2) U12(2)K U10(2)

1994

-

U12(2)K

U16(1) U14(2) U11(2)K

1993

-

-

U13(2) U12(1) U12(2) U11(2)K

1992

-

U11

U14

1991

-

U10

-

The Kariong Kookaburras Club is formed.

& Division Two competition’s are introduced

Semi Finalist

K = Kariong Kookaburra’s

by Andrew Stark

The U10(2)s reach the 1996 grand final; going down 21-10 to Berkeley Vale.

Premiers

gosford JUNIORS - The semi final record

Gosford & Kariong merge

Year

The U16(2)s U16(2) reached the semi finals for the 4th successive season; a run that began with the U13(2)s of 1993.

Gosford forward Adam Kobresley was adjudged the CC Leagues Clubs U16(2)s player of the year.

The U11(2)s U11(2) became the Storm’s first ever premiership winning team when they defeated Woy Woy 10-6 in the decider.

Gosford back rower Vallen Moeke (pictured right) became the first female in the history of Central Coast footy to be awarded best & fairest player in a grand final.

by Andrew Stark

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16 year old

Matt Orford

Photo – Andrew Stark

(pictured left)

representing the North Sydney SG Ball Cup side during 1995.

Orford played in three successive grand finals for Gosford against Wyong, from U10s through to U12s for two losses and a draw. The 1989 U11 title was shared with the Roos following an exciting 15 all draw.

Matt Orford was the star of the game and duly won the Mrs M.Titchen Memorial Trophy as best overall player on grand final day. The following season saw the same teams again locked together at fulltime in the grand final however a dominant extra time period saw Wyong ultimately win the day, 21-7.

“A pocket sized Peter Sterling look-a-like named Matthew Orford won the imagination of the crowd at last Saturday's grand final ” - CC Express 1-9-1989

by Andrew Stark

Orford was awarded the Gosford JRLs, Senior Player of the Year Award in 1993 and was also adjudged the Central Coast’s rep’ player of the year for U12s in 1990 & U14s in 1992.

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Rod Dickinson (U16s) CCDJRL Player of the Year

The U11s suffered their only defeat of the season in the Grand Final, losing 14-0 to Terrigal.

Shane Rawlings (U15s) Group 12 Schoolboys Player of the Year.

Runners Up

Semi Finalist

1990

-

U12 U15

U14

1989

U11+

U14

U12

1988

U16 U11+

U10

U13 U15

1987

-

-

U14 U12

1986

*U14

U16 U11

-

1985

-

U13 U10

U11

1984

U12 U10

-

U15

1983

U14

-

U16

1982

U15

-

U13

1981

-

U12

U14

1980

-

U11

U14

1979

-

U10

U13

1978

-

U15 U9

U12

1977

U15

-

U14

1976

-

U14

U10

----------1978 was the last season of U8 & U9 finals.

* Denotes undefeated season + denotes Joint Premiers

by Andrew Stark

Rod Dickinson holds his 1988 Player of the Year trophy.

Premiers

gosford JUNIORS - The semi final record

Matt Orford CCDJRL U12s Rep’ Player of the Year

Year

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The U14s U14 were edged out 12-6 in the Grand Final against Woy Woy. The team included future NRL star John Carlaw (2nd from left back row) and would make the finals every year from the U10s through to the U15s, unluckily losing four Grand Finals along the way.

by Andrew Stark

U15s U15 skipper and future Sydney first grader Darryl Turner accepts the 1977 premiership trophy after his sides 16-0 victory over Erina. The team had battled into 4th spot on the ladder after being stripped of competition points earlier in the season for inadvertently fielding an ineligible player. Gosford subsequently tore through the semi final series defeating The Entrance 20-5, St Edwards 23-3 before shutting out the Eagles in the decider.

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1982

l teams Right: The grand fina

The team was captained by Greg Ramsey (4th from left, back row) and also featured 2014 Storm U15s coach and former club treasurer, Michael Bell (front row, first on left). John Harris (5th from left, back row) was voted best player in the grand final.

by Andrew Stark

The Ed Johnson coached U15s U15 upset minor premiers Toukley 12-10 in a thrilling grand final having come from 4th to reach the decider. The official match day programme described Toukley as, “the surest bet of the day” however the Townies had other ideas and took it right up to the favored Hawks. A differential scrum penalty with the scores locked at 10 a piece late in the game was sensationally turned into a full penalty after the chatty Hawks had foolhardily voiced a negative opinion of Referee Robert Saunders’ initial decision.

Townies half Niel Hayter stepped forward to convert the penalty and the title was suddenly Gosford’s to savor.

Above: Greg Ramsey receives the premiership trophy from his father John.

Above: Best & Fairest Player on grand final day, Gosford prop John Harris

0 199 Star Gosford junior Adam McEwen racks up 200 games for the club during 1990.

by Andrew Stark

The U12 minor premiers Ourimbah had only lost once during 1984 before being comprehensively beaten 17-0 in the major semi final

by Gosford. The two sides met again on a windy grand final day a fortnight later and were locked 0-0 at fulltime in a titanic struggle.

Ultimately it was left to a Troy Kent Above: Gosford captain Michael Rutherford holds aloft the U12s premiership trophy field goal during extra time to separate the sides with the Townies prevailing 1-0 in a memorable contest.

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1984

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Shane Rawlings became the second Gosford player in four years to win the coveted CCDJRL Player of the Year Award ‌ the first being John Liddle in 1975

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by Andrew Stark

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Captain of the Gosford 5 stone team, Don Babekuhl accepts the 1965 premiership trophy following his sides 15-5 victory over Wyong. Don was one of a host of Babekuhl brothers; sons of a Narara poultry farmer, who were prominent within the Gosford Junior teams throughout the 1960s.

Photo – Les Allen.

Courtesy of Gosford City Library

Gosford’s Trevor Binskin selected in the inaugural Australian Schoolboy team

Premiers

Runners Up

Semi Finalist

1975

U15

-

U13 U11

1974

U14

-

U13

1973

-

U13

U12 U9

1972

U12

-

U9 U8

1971

U11

-

U14 U13 U8

1970

*4st7lb

8st7lb

6st7lb 4st

1969

4st7lb

-

8st7lb

1968

7st7lb 4st3lb

-

8st7lb 4st10lb

1967

8st 6st 5st

7st 4st7lb 4st

-

Left:

Age divisions introduced

Gosford’s winning 7st7lb team of 1968

Above:

Gosford win Club Championship

Establishment of the CCDJRL

First ever junior competition games were played on Saturday the 2nd of June, 1962

1966 results unknown

1965

*6st 5st

-

9st 7st

1964

*7st7lb

6st7lb 4st7lb

5st7lb

1963

-

8st7lb 6st7lb 5st7lb

7st7lb

1962

8st7lb

1962 results unverified, however there is a suggestion that Gosford won the 8st7lb division.

* Denotes undefeated season

Lakes Advocate 6-6-1962

1966

by Andrew Stark

Year

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John Liddle (U15s) Group 12 Schoolboys Player of the Year

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Talented Gosford half Ian Springall scored two tries for the 6 stone team that defeated The Entrance 14-3 in the 1967 Final.

The following year Springall was selected to represent NSW in the state’s 9 stone side that played against a touring Papua New Guinea side.

2 196 The inaugural Central Coast Junior competitions were introduced in late May of 1962. Four divisions were established.

*A A Grade (15 years & under, Under 8st7lb) *B B Grade (15 years & under, Under 7st7lb) *C C Grade (12 years & under, Under 6st7lb) *D D Grade (12 years & under, Under 5st7lb)

Les McCarthy was the first secretary of the Gosford Juniors.

By 1969 he had been elected Gosford Shire Council President (ie. Mayor of Gosford).

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“The Central Coast Junior Committee decided that only the A-Grade players will be allowed to wear football boots” CC Express 6-6-1962

by Andrew Stark

Top two photo’s taken by Les Allen. Courtesy of the Gosford City Library

Gosford’s premiership winning 4st3lb team of 1968. The ‘midgets’ required two periods of extra time before getting the better of Ourimbah 6-0 in the Final.

gosford JUNIORS - The semi final record

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So How Do We Get A Photo For Uncle Phil & Aunty Sue ?

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Jolly well played Gosford

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Tens Go Agonizingly Close

The fulltime siren thwarts Gosford’s final attacking raid

It was a tremendous game of footy, but alas, the mighty Gosford U10(1)s season came to an end when they were edged out 16-12 by the second placed Kincumber Colts in a thrilling final round game at St Edwards No1 Oval. Our boys had needed a victory to ward off the Tigers, who sat one competition point adrift on the ladder and had the far easier round 15 match up against the 9th placed Woy Woy. Two tries inside the opening quarter hour, both scored by Jackson the electric eel Pennell had given the Storm a perfect start however the classy Colts outfit steadied, before gradually working their way back into the contest. With the score line at 12-6 just a minute before the break, Kincumber’s dummy half shot through from the back of the ruck for a crucial try that leveled it all up by half time.

The Colts suddenly had all the momentum and scored again early in the second period to grab the lead. Gosford were forced to tackle their hearts out; hanging tough throughout much of the half in the hope of obtaining one last opportunity to attack. That moment arrived with time all but up when Jackson Pennell went on an amazing run from deep inside his own territory. Darting toward one sideline, he spun away from defender after defender and yet found no way of straightening.

Tens Go Agonizingly Close

Turning on a blade of grass, Jackson shot back from whence he’d come and the opening finally appeared. With a deadly right foot step he was suddenly setting sail up the western touchline, swatting away red jerseys, spinning wildly in tackles as every Gosford fan screamed him on. One of the covering Colts eventually managed to hang on, pulling Jackson down just ten metres from the try line. And as the ball was being urgently played, the dreaded siren wailed it’s sad song … and suddenly ---- The Eye ---there was no more for season 2015.

Above: Jackson Pennell during his amazing late dash.

Right: Jack Sinnott, who’s hard hitting defence had helped keep the Storm in the game, slumps onto his haunches after the referee’s final whistle

Gosford Fifteens End Year in Style Funniest Game of the Season Bamboozles Roos

In preparation for their final game of 2015, the Storm’s U15(1)s formed a pre game team huddle at the very end of the St Eddies wharf (as you do).

Gosford Fifteens End Year in Style

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Giving the distinct impression they’d just arrived via the Good Ship Lunatic, the Gosford boys trotted up the wharf and onto the oval singing the club’s anthem, Thunderstruck. Giggling madly they Nah nah nah nah narred their way toward the middle of the field as the high ranking Wyong Roos stood lined up on halfway looking stony faced and just a little non plussed at what was coming their way.

An early blindside try in the favored wharf corner to centre Lachlan Keene-O’Keefe, was followed by a bizarre Brayden Habkouk sideline conversion which had both touchies raise their flags but was curiously denied, allegedly due to an errant tree branch (or something). Leading 4-0 only served to heighten Gosford’s desire to crack witty one liners & chuckle at every given opportunity.

The Storm were clearly out to have some fun and twice inside the opening twenty minutes they set up for field goal attempts; both of which sadly missed (truth be known, the second didn’t actually get airborne). The jovial approach was clearly messing with the Wyong head space and as the ball was flung back behind the ruck for the second drop goal attempt, a perplexed Roo defender could be overheard grumbling, oh, not again! A 5-0 lead after fifteen minutes may well have broken all Wyong resolve (or not), but alas it wasn’t to be. Six four at halftime and the Roos huddle was a surly collective of confusion as the green & gold outfit searched urgently for an answer to Gosford’s slapstick approach.

Coach, the harder we hit these guys, the more they laugh!

The biggest belly laugh of the day came via a mishit Graham Porter clearing kick which skewed off the outer edge of his boot and lobbed barely 15 metres, struggling to even make halfway. As the ball dribbled feebly toward the sideline, Graham followed up with a forceful cry of 40/20 which had the Gosford bench hooting with laughter and even one or two of the Morry Breenites were witnessed letting slip a chuckle or two.

Gosford Fifteens End Year in Style

Gosford Fifteens End Year in Style

That’s Gold ‌ the boys strike a pose as they await a second half Roos conversion attempt.

The fulltime scoreboard may have indicated a 2525-4 win for Wyong, however the Roos had clearly had no where near as much fun as our blokes had.

2015

RESULTS

Under

15s Under 15(1)s Rd 1 … 0 – 50 vs. Erina (Blue) Rd 3 … 0 – 22 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 4 … 12 – 14 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 5 … 6 – 28 vs. The Entrance Rd 6 … 0 – 50 vs. Wyong Rd 2 … bye Rd 7 … 20 – 12 vs. Erina (Red) Rd 9 … forfeit vs. Woy Woy Rd 8 … 24 – 22 vs. Terrigal Rd 10 … 0 – 50 vs. Erina (Blue) Rd 11 … bye Rd 12 … 0 – 30 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 13 … 0 – 50 vs. Ourimbah Rd 14 … 4 - 24 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 15 … 0 – 50 vs. The Entrance Rd 16 … 4 – 25 vs. Wyong

2015

RESULTS

Under

14s Under 14(1)s Rd 1 … 0 – 50 vs. Woy Woy Rd 3 … 28 – 6 vs. Wyong (Gold) Rd 4 … 0 – 50 vs. Erina Rd 5 … 4 – 54 vs. Terrigal Rd 6 … 0 – 50 vs. Ourimbah Rd 2 … 0 – 50 vs. Kincumber Rd 7 … 0 – 50 vs. Wyong (Green) Rd 9 … 0 – 50 vs. Kincumber Rd 8 … 0 - 50 vs. Woy Woy Rd 10 … bye Rd 11 … 0 – 42 vs. Erina Rd 12 … 20 – 32 vs. Terrigal Rd 13 … 0 – 50 vs. Ourimbah Rd 14 … 0 - 50 vs. Wyong (Green) Rd 15 … 0 – 50 vs. Woy Woy

2015

RESULTS

Under

13s Under 13(2)s Rd 1 … 32 – 0 vs. Erina Rd 3 … 10 – 30 vs. Ourimbah Rd 4 … 10 – 14 vs. The Entrance Rd 5 … 22 – 16 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 6 … 26 – 22 vs. Blue Haven Rd 2 … 44 – 12 vs. Terrigal Rd 7 … 26 – 6 vs. Kincumber Rd 9 … 30 – 10 vs. Terrigal Rd 8 … 28 - 12 vs. Erina Rd 10 … 0 – 36 vs. Ourimbah Rd 11 … 22 – 18 vs. The Entrance Rd 12 … 34 – 20 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 13 … 16 – 26 vs. Blue Haven Rd 14 … 44 - 4 vs. Kincumber Rd 15 … 40 – 4 vs. Erina

Semi Finals Qualifying Semi Final 32 – 14 vs. Blue Haven Major Semi Final 18 - 38 vs. Ourimbah Preliminary Final to be played vs.

The Entrance

2015

RESULTS

Under

12s Under 12(3)s Rd 1 … 28 – 4 vs. Ourimbah Rd 3 … 28 – 20 vs. Terrigal Rd 4 … bye Rd 5 … won on forfeit vs. Erina Rd 6 … 6 – 28 vs. Blue Haven Rd 2 … 20 – 10 vs. Budgewoi Rd 7 … 8 – 18 vs. The Entrance Rd 9 … 24 – 22 vs. Budgewoi Rd 8 … 24 - 4 vs. Ourimbah Rd 10 … 22 – 6 vs. Terrigal Rd 11 … bye Rd 12 … 32 – 22 vs. Erina Rd 13 … 6 – 18 vs. Blue Haven Rd 14 … 24 - 14 vs. The Entrance Rd 15 … 28 – 12 vs. Ourimbah

Semi Finals Qualifying Semi Final 4 – 20 vs. The Entrance Minor Semi Final 34-18 vs. Budgewoi Preliminary Final to be played vs.

The Entrance

2015

RESULTS

Under

11s Under 11(2)s Rd 1 … 0 – 2 4 vs. Terrigal Rd 3 … 26 – 28 vs. Wyong (Green) Rd 4 … 22 – 20 vs. Erina Rd 5 … 54 – 8 vs. Wyong (Gold) Rd 6 … 22 – 26 vs. St Edwards Rd 2 … 16 – 32 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 7 … 30 – 24 vs. Kincumber Rd 9 … 12 – 12 vs. Blue Haven Rd 8 … bye Rd 10 … 14 – 20 vs. Terrigal Rd 11 … 24 – 28 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 12 … 40 – 16 vs. Wyong (Green) Rd 13 … 36 – 18 vs. Erina Rd 14 … 50 - 6 vs. Wyong (Gold) Rd 15 … 44 – 4 vs. St Edwards

Semi Finals Elimination Semi Final 20 – 18 vs. Wyong Minor Semi Final 18-0 vs. Kincumber Preliminary Final to be played vs.

Northern Lakes

2015

RESULTS

Under

10s Under 10(1)s Rd 1 … 28 – 26 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 3 … 18 – 12 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 4 … 38 – 14 vs. Woy Woy Rd 5 … 34 – 12 vs. Ourimbah Rd 6 … 18 – 34 vs. Kincumber Rd 2 … 10 – 26 vs. Terrigal Rd 7 … 16 – 26 vs. Wyong Rd 9 … 18 – 22 vs. Erina Rd 8 … 28 – 12 vs. The Entrance Rd 10 … 28 – 16 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 11 … 24 – 28 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 12 … 10 – 22 vs. Terrigal Rd 13 … 38 – 14 vs. Woy Woy Rd 14 … 42 - 10 vs. Ourimbah Rd 15 … 12 – 16 vs. Kincumber

2015

RESULTS

Under

10s Under 10(2)s Rd 1 … 0 – 36 vs. The Entrance Rd 3 … 4 – 54 vs. Umina Rd 4 … 12 – 32 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 5 … 0 – 50 vs. Wyong Rd 6 … 8 – 44 vs. Erina Rd 2 … 6 – 44 vs. Budgewoi Rd 7 … 10 – 22 vs. Toukley Rd 9 … 16 – 22 vs. Kincumber Rd 8 … 16 – 20 vs. Terrigal Rd 10 … 6 – 32 vs. The Entrance Rd 11 … 4 – 48 vs. Budgewoi Rd 12 … 6 – 24 vs. Umina Rd 13 … 4 – 26 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 14 … 12 - 22 vs. Wyong Rd 15 … 0 – 42 vs. Erina

Fin

2015 COMPETITION LADDERS U15(1)s

Pts

U14(1)s

Pts

Erina (Blue) Wyong The Entrance Woy Woy Berkeley Vale Northern Lakes Terrigal

29 25 22 20 18 14 10

Ourimbah Wyong (Green) Erina Kincumber Woy Woy Terrigal

27 24 21 19 16 10

Gosford Kariong

8

Gosford Kariong

4 -

Erina (Red)

4

Wyong (Gold) *

U13(2)s

al T

ab les

Pts

Ourimbah

30

Gosford Kariong

20

Blue Haven The Entrance Berkeley Vale Erina Kincumber Terrigal

20 18 16 10 6 0

U10(1)s

Pts

* team folded mid season

U12(3)s

Pts

Blue Haven

28

Gosford Kariong

24

The Entrance Erina Budgewoi Terrigal Ourimbah

22 18 14 8 6

U10(2)s

Pts

Umina The Entrance Budgewoi Erina Toukley Wyong Northern Lakes Terrigal Kincumber

28 27 22 16 16 15 11 9 6

Gosford Kariong

0

U11(2)s

Pts

Terrigal Kincumber Northern Lakes Wyong (Green)

26 22 22 20

Gosford Kariong

17

Blue Haven St Edwards Erina Wyong (Gold)

17 12 10 4

Terrigal Kincumber Northern Lakes Erina The Entrance

25 23 23 20 18

Gosford Kariong

17

Wyong Ourimbah Woy Woy Berkeley Vale

16 6 2 0

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