The Eye of the Storm magazine - vol 18 september 2016

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Vol 18: September, 2016

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43 TRIES in 14 GAMES

GRAND FINAL EDITION

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Contents Vol 18: September, 2016

Page 4 Editorial 5- 14 Grand Final 1515- 27 Preliminary Finals 28 In the Press

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2929- 36 Full Season’ Season’s Results 37 Buy A Photo (oh go on … you know you want to!)

38 Calm Before the Storm 39 Competition Tables (Final) 40 The Back Page (U17(1)s)

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The end of the season has snuck up on us yet

If all the rumors are right, their is to be a

again: PLEASE TELL ME IT ISN’ ISN’T SO! The Eye can’ can’t wait for kick off to next years trials & we’ we’ve begun scratching deep grooves into the back fence by way of counting down the days.

real changing of the guard within Gosford coaching circles next season. We are definitely losing Wayne Oatley, Oatley, who is dabbing on the coconut oil and heading north for a tropical sea change after nine seasons at the Storm. Scuttlebutt is also strong that Robbie Campbell will be moving on after eleven years at Carrington Street.

While Shaun Martin has relinquished the reins of his side with a possible view to becoming the club’ club’s coaching coco-ordinator. ordinator.

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Behemoth clubs, The Entrance & Wyong,

continue to dominate Central Coast rugby league. Not only are they the yardsticks in senior competition but they also head the list of 2016s junior grand finalists.

-- Junior Grand Finalists (2012-2016) -2016 The Entrance 7 Wyong 5 Erina 4 Kincumber 4 Terrigal 4 Berkeley Vale 3 Northern Lakes 3 Ourimbah 3 Woy Woy 3 Budgewoi 2 Toukley 2 Blue Haven 1 Gosford 1 Umina 1 Warnervale 1 St Edwards Central Wyong x

2015 9 4 1 6 2 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 3 -

2014 9 2 1 7 3 2 1 1 3 3 3 2 1 4 1 -

2013 7 6 2 5 2 2 2 2 1 1 3 1 -

2012 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 4 2 1 4 2 1 1

Footy or bust!

The Eye would like to give a big cheer to our generous 2016 transport providers, notably; Renee Martin, Greg Eather, Eather, Jason Bird, Shaun Martin, Vanessa Bird, Jason King and the Stedmans.

Stedmans. Very much appreciated!

Carn the 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.

GRAND FINAL 2016

U10(2)s

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U10(2)s

Grand Final

Saturday, 10th September Bill Hicks Oval, Kanwal.

Penalized Storm Fall To Roosters --- The Eye ----

A lopsided penalty count and a fine Woy Woy team were ultimately all that came between Gosford and this season’s Under 10(2)s premiership; the Roosters prevailing 28-22 in a keenly fought grand final at Kanwal.

The Storm began the decider brightly when Blake Hodge continued his tremendous semi final form by charging across the line to give the purple team an early 4-0 lead. Woy Woy countered swiftly however when a high tackle penalty gifted the red & whites an attacking set and the impressive Sean Bullen was able to barrel his way into the Gorokan corner. Gosford skipper, Benji Keene-O’Keefe responded in kind with his first touch of the grand final, scurrying 30 metres in a typical burst that left a host of Roosters clutching forlornly at the Bill Hicks Oval dust; a dash that helped push Gosford to a 10-6 advantage midway through the opening half. the Eye of the Storm – SEPTEMBER 2016

Possession eluded the Storm for much of the remainder of the period as the Roosters attacked our line with unfettered relish. A brilliant try saving tackle by Benji Keene-O’Keefe on Sean Bullen only managed to avert the inevitable as Woy Woy’s right winger, Connor Macey cheekily speared down the shortest of blindsides for a try in the proceeding play. Former Stormer, Bailey Chislett extended Woy Woy’s lead when he crossed on the back of three consecutive sets inside Gosford’s quarter. The clock ticked over and the team’s headed to their respective halftime huddles with the peninsula boys ahead 18-10.

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Sadly, the penalties kept flowing against us throughout the second half and our opponents were able to extend their lead just after the break when Bailey Chislett scampered over from close range for his second try of the game. The efforts around centre field of Blake Hodge, Lorenzo Godoy and Matt Le Maistre were particularly noteworthy as Gosford worked feverishly to regain touch. Trailing 24-10 and in desperate need of points, it was time for Benji to shine. The will of the wisp purple marauder responded by adding two tries to his opening half strike, lifting the Storm’s tally to 22. By adding a hat-trick of tries in the grand final, Benji Keene-O’Keefe’s season tally was bumped up to an amazing 43 tries in 14 games. Benji’s final quarter heroics sandwiched a further Woy Woy four pointer however, and the fulltime buzzer rang out at a most inconvenient time; given that our opponents were ahead 28-22.

It was a fitting decider to a great season and despite the rub of the grand final green having eluded us, the Gossy boys gave it their all, never once losing their way. Congratulations go out to the coach, trainer, and managers on molding this talented young squad who played sparkling attacking footy throughout the year and who even more importantly, never stopped smiling.

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GOSFORD TENS FALL JUST INCHES SHORT

PRELIMINARY FINALS 2016

U12(2)s U10(2)s

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U10(2)s

Preliminary Final

Saturday, 3rd September Erina Oval No2, Erina.

Gosford Storm Into Grand Final --- The Eye ----

The Storm Under 10(2)s completed a tremendous 30-6 victory over the minor premiers, Toukley to guarantee their place in this season’s grand final.

An absorbing opening period passed without points as neither side was willing to give an inch, until late in the half when Benji Keene-O’Keefe latched onto a final tackle grubber kick from Blake Hodge to score in the Erina Fair corner. Toukley hit back straight after the break when their powerful prop, Coby Thomas barged over from close range and the scores were locked up at six a piece.

The contest ebbed and flowed with both sides taking it in turns to look dangerous with ball in hand, until Gosford’s try scoring wiz, Benji Keene-O’Keefe broke the game apart with two slashing tries down the eastern touchline. Lorenzo Godoy and Blake Hodge also got in on the act during the final quarter hour as the physical Hawks challenge suddenly wilted; the speedy and skillful Storm marauders running their opponents ragged to record a memorable victory. the Eye of the Storm – SEPTEMBER 2016

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U10(2)s

U12(2)s

Preliminary Final

Saturday, 3rd September Erina Oval No2, Erina

Oh No, Not Again !

--- The Eye ----

For the third year in succession, the Storm dipped out just a week shy of the grand final following a 22-16 loss to the Berkeley Vale Panthers.

A sluggish start to the Under 12(2)s preliminary final saw Berkeley Vale jump out to a 6-0 during the opening set of the game. A break down centre field ended with a kick into the corner, yielding the Panthers a handy, early advantage. The Storm responded well however when Jeremy Hendriksen hit the ball up like a tear away prop, bashing his way over beside the posts having been denied a try just a minute earlier when ruled to have been offside from a kick. the Eye of the Storm – SEPTEMBER 2016

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Three Panthers tries in ten minutes drastically altered the course of the contest however and Gosford’s challenge suddenly lay in tatters as a cluey, early tackle kicking tactic was employed to great effect by our opponents. Trailing 22-6, the Storm were able to regroup; tightening up their defence, the purple team stemmed the hemorrhage of points and when Kyle Dowling scurried into the canteen corner, the halftime deficit was set at twelve.

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The second half provided a gripping stanza of semi final footy as Gosford worked desperately to bridge the gap. Dylan Gale and Callum Skuse were both held up over the line, before the tenacious Berkeley Vale defence was finally breached via the fleet footed Luke Jacobs who notched a much needed try by arcing his way into the right hand corner. At 22-16 and with time all but up, the Storm tried frantically to launch one last, telling attack, however they couldn’t struggle free of their own territory and Berkeley Vale hung on to book themselves a grand final match up with the unbeaten Tigers.

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In The Press …

Gosford Storm Into Tens Grand Final

by Andrew Stark

Coast Community News 25th August, 2016

The Gosford Kariong Under 10(2)s have provided the Cinderella story of this year’s Central Coast junior rugby league semi finals after battling their way from fourth spot on the ladder to qualify for this Saturday’s grand final at Morry Breen Oval.

Having traversed three knockout semi finals in as many weeks, Rod Godoy’s young team will head up to Kanwal this Saturday brim full of confidence following an emphatic 30-6 victory over minor premiers Toukley. In a tremendous preliminary final struggle, scores were locked at six a piece into the second half before Gosford wore down the physical challenge posed by the powerful Hawks pack; running around their wilting opponents to score the final four tries of the game. The grand final match up with the Woy Woy Roosters promises to be a real nail biter, given the most recent clash between the two sides, which finished in a thrilling 28 all draw.

Not so lucky on preliminary finals day, were the Storm U12(2)s who for the third year in succession have fallen just a week shy of earning a grand final spot.

Trailing 22-6 late in the first half, Gosford rallied courageously after the break, throwing everything they could muster at the Panthers line. Resolute Berkeley Vale defence and the fickle fancy of the football Gods conspired against the boys in purple however, consigning Greg Eather’s team to a heartbreaking 22-16 loss.

The 2016 Central Coast junior rugby league grand finals will be played at Morry Breen Oval, Kanwal (Saturday 10th September) and Central Coast Stadium (Sunday 11th September).

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.

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2016

RESULTS

Under

16s Under 16(2)s Rd 1 … 0 – 42 vs. Ourimbah Rd 2 … 8-34 vs. Toukley Rd 3 … 48 – 4 vs. Woy Woy Rd 4 … 42 – 10 vs. Kincumber Eagles Rd 5 … 12 – 26 vs. Wyong Rd 6 … 46 – 20 vs. Budgewoi Rd 7 … 40 – 0 vs. Warnervale Rd 8 … 18 – 22 vs. Ourimbah Rd 9 … 20 - 44 vs. Toukley Rd 10 … 40 – 20 vs. Woy Woy Rd 11 … 38-12 vs. Kincumber Eagles Rd 12 … 24 – 16 vs. Wyong Rd 13 … 54 – 22 vs. Budgewoi Rd 14 … wash out vs. Warnervale Rd 15 … 18 – 14 vs. Ourimbah Elim’ Semi 34 - 12 vs. Warnervale Minor Semi 12 - 14 vs. Ourimbah

2016

RESULTS

Under

15s Under 15(2)s

Elim’ Semi 12 - 30 vs. Terrigal

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Rd 1 … 26 – 24 vs. Terrigal Rd 2 … 24 – 18 vs. Toukley Rd 3 … 6 – 38 vs. Wyong Rd 4 … 12 – 24 vs. Budgewoi Rd 5 … 0 – 16 vs. Warnervale Rd 6 … 0 – 38 vs. Terrigal Rd 7 … 20 - 16 vs. Toukley Rd 8 … 8 – 52 vs. Wyong Rd 9 … 6 – 30 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 10 … 0 – 48 vs. Warnervale Rd 11 … 6 – 48 vs. Terrigal Rd 12 … 20 – 20 vs. Toukley Rd 13 … 0 – 38 vs. Wyong Rd 14 … wash out vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 15 … 10 – 32 vs. Warnervale

2016

RESULTS

Under

14s Under 14(2)s

Elim’ Semi 4 - 46 vs. Kincumber

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Rd 1 … 52 – 4 vs. Ourimbah Rd 2 … 0 – 12 vs. Kincumber Rd 3 … 0 – 28 vs. Warnervale Rd 4 … 10 – 14 vs. The Entrance Rd 5 … 48 – 10 vs. Wyong Rd 6 … 28 – 18 vs. Erina Rd 7 … 12 - 22 vs. Budgewoi Rd 8 … 30 – 4 vs. Ourimbah Rd 9 … 10 – 38 vs. Kincumber Rd 10 … 0 – 12 vs. Warnervale Rd 11 … 6 – 26 vs. The Entrance Rd 12 … 16 – 18 vs. Wyong Rd 13 … 22 – 20 vs. Erina Rd 14 … wash out vs. Budgewoi Rd 15 … 24 – 16 vs. Ourimbah

RESULTS

Under

13s Under 13(2)s Rd 1 … 50 – 0 vs. Erina * Rd 2 … 16 – 24 vs. Berkeley Vale* Rd 3 … 52 – 4 vs. The Entrance* Rd 4 … 0 – 50 vs. The Entrance Rd 5 … 42 – 30 vs. Kincumber Rd 6 … 0 – 42 vs. The Entrance Rd 7 … 36 - 24 vs. Umina Rd 8 … 0 – 50 vs. Blue Haven Rd 9 … 6 – 26 vs. Ourimbah Rd 10 … 18 – 24 vs. Kincumber Rd 11 … 16 – 36 vs. The Entrance Rd 12 … 28 – 8 vs. Umina Rd 13 … 38 – 28 vs. Blue Haven Rd 14 … wash out vs. Ourimbah Rd 15 … 0 – 34 vs. Kincumber Elim’ Semi 4 - 26 vs. Kincumber

* The team’s first 3 games were played in the U13(3)s competition

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2016

2016

RESULTS

Under

12s Under 12(2)s

Elim’ Semi 34 - 16 vs. Blue Haven Minor Semi 22 - 18 vs. Warnervale Prelim’ Final 16 - 22 vs. Berkeley Vale

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Rd 1 … 26 – 0 vs. Wyong Rd 2 … 14 – 20 vs. Warnervale Rd 3 … 26 – 18 vs. St Edwards Rd 4 … bye Rd 5 … 24 – 16 vs. Blue Haven Rd 6 … 16 – 26 vs. The Entrance (G) Rd 7 … 16 - 18 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 8 … 26 – 6 vs. The Entrance (B) Rd 9 … 32 – 4 vs. Erina Rd 10 … 16 – 4 vs. Wyong Rd 11 … 12 – 22 vs. Warnervale Rd 12 … 50 – 0 vs. St Edwards Rd 13 … bye Rd 14 … wash out vs. Blue Haven Rd 15 … 12 – 16 vs. The Entrance (G)

RESULTS

Under

11(1)

s

Under 11(1)s Rd 1 … 6 – 22 vs. Kincumber Rd 2 … 18 – 6 vs. The Entrance (B) Rd 3 … 36 – 18 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 4 … 12 – 42 vs. Terrigal Rd 5 … 30 – 22 vs. Umina Rd 6 … 18 – 30 vs. Wyong Rd 7 … 24 - 30 vs. Erina Rd 8 … 0 – 34 vs. The Entrance (G) Rd 9 … 24 – 24 vs. Northern Lakes Rd 10 … 6 – 34 vs. Kincumber Rd 11 … 12 – 6 vs. The Entrance (B) Rd 12 … 16 – 10 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 13 … 18 – 42 vs. Terrigal Rd 14 … wash out vs. Umina Rd 15 … 6 – 40 vs. Wyong

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2016

2016

RESULTS

Under

11(3)

s

Under 11(3)s

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Rd 1 … 10 – 24 vs. Terrigal Rd 2 … 18 – 28 vs. North’ Lakes (W) Rd 3 … 12 – 16 vs. Erina Rd 4 … 12 – 32 vs. Blue Haven Rd 5 … 18 – 30 vs. North’ Lakes (G) Rd 6 … bye Rd 7 … 18 - 20 vs. Toukley Rd 8 … 18 – 44 vs. Terrigal Rd 9 … 16 – 22 vs. North’ Lakes (w) Rd 10 … 32 – 30 vs. Erina Rd 11 … 28 – 30 vs. Blue Haven Rd 12 … 6 – 24 vs. North’ Lakes (G) Rd 13 … bye Rd 14 … wash out vs. Toukley Rd 15 … 16 -30 vs. Terrigal

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RESULTS

Under

10s Under 10(2)s

Elim’ Semi 34 - 22 vs. Warnrervale Minor Semi 34 -24 vs. Umina Prelim’ Final 30 -6 vs. Toukley Grand Final 22 -28 vs. Woy Woy

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Rd 1 … 40 – 16 vs. Terrigal Rd 2 … 30 – 22 vs. The Entrance Rd 3 … 24 – 22 vs. Berkeley Vale Rd 4 … 14 – 30 vs. Woy Woy Rd 5 … 34 – 16 vs. The Entrance Rd 6 … 22 – 18 vs. Warnervale Rd 7 … 18 - 24 vs. Toukley Rd 8 … 18 – 10 vs. Terrigal Rd 9 … 32 – 20 vs. Erina Rd 10 … 26 – 46 vs. Umina Rd 11 … 28 – 28 vs. Woy Woy Rd 12 … 22 – 4 vs. The Entrance Rd 13 … 26 – 22 vs. Warnervale Rd 14 … wash out vs. Toukley Rd 15 … 36 – 22 vs. Terrigal

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The Calm Before the Storm - Grand Final Day 2016 -

2016 COMPETITION LADDERS --------- Final --------Opens

U16(2)s

Pts

St Edwards Wyong Berkeley Vale Toukley Kincumber Erina The Entrance Ourimbah Northern Lakes

30 26 26 21 20 20 19 9 9

Gosford Kariong

0

Pts

U15(2)s

Pts

Toukley Ourimbah Wyong

25 23 23

Gosford Kariong

19

Wyong Warnervale Berkeley Vale Terrigal

25 25 19 10

Warnervale Budgewoi Kincumber Eagles Woy Woy

11 10 6 3

Gosford Kariong

8

Toukley

3

U12(2)s U14(2)s

Pts

Warnervale The Entrance Budgewoi Kincumber

28 25 21 18

Gosford Kariong

13

Ourimbah Wyong Erina

7 7 1

U13(2)s

Pts

Ourimbah The Entrance Blue Haven Kincumber

25 18 14 13

Gosford Kariong

13

Umina

11

U11(3)s U11(1)s

Pts

The Entrance (G) Terrigal Wyong Kincumber Erina

29 26 22 21 16

Gosford Kariong

12

Northern Lakes Berkeley Vale The Entrance (B) Umina

10 5 5 4

Pts

Northern Lakes (G) Toukley Terrigal Northern Lakes (W) Blue Haven Erina

25 21 21 19 16 11

Gosford Kariong

7

Pts

The Entrance (G) Berkeley Vale Warnervale

29 25 23

Gosford Kariong

19

Blue Haven The Entrance (B) Wyong Erina St Edwards

19 12 10 8 5

U10(2)s

Pts

Toukley Woy Woy Umina

25 24 23

Gosford Kariong

22

Warnervale The Entrance Terrigal Erina

12 10 9 3

GOSFORD JUNIORS IN FAIRYTALE FINISH A big cheer goes out to Gosford juniors; Lachie Bell, Josh Pine, Hayden Green, Tom Bateup, Josh Smith & Dale Watson on the fairytale ending to their junior playing days as the Terrigal Sharks U17 side upset the undefeated Tigers 24-22 in a sensational grand final at the Stadium. All the boys had been members of the Storm U15(1)s in 2014 but were forced to head elsewhere when the team fell short of numbers and disbanded prior to the 2015 season.

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Lachie Bell makes a break during the U17(1)s grand final as Josh Pine looms up in support.

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‘Eye of the Storm’ – Vol 18, September, 2016 e-mag compiled, photographed, written & designed by Andrew Stark © 2016 Contact - 10dollarjpegs@gmx.com

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