The regular season wrapped up with mixed results for the Sharks. Early in the morning it was two good wins for the u10s and u15s at the Sharkpool. When Seniors began it was a day where we thanked one of the Clubs most amazing sponsors, Stan Priestley from Erina Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy. Stan has been giving his time and knowledge to the Club and our players for over a decade. There wouldn't be a grade player who hasnt been patched up, picked up or strapped up by Stan over those years. No value can be placed on a sponsorship that that is so important to the ongoing health and fitness of our members.On the fields the thirsty thirds played one of their best games of the year to push the 2nd placed Lakes team all the way before going down 12-15. Huge thanks to the players due to start higher grades who helped out at the start and when some fresh legs were needed. Club spirit is a great thing when you see it in the players who just want to help any way they can! Fairly sure that is the first 3rds game for Liam Donsworth who basically jumped straight into first grade (where he has excelled for the past two seasons) while still a Colt in 2017. Tries to both wingers from the u19s, Max Finn & Oscar Bath, with 2nds coach Dylan Hardaker kicking a conversion. 1pt to a couple of the more mature players, Chris Lewis & Matthew Malakou (both have plenty more years in them), 2pts Nick Rendall, 3pts Jordan Davies in his first game since his initial army training was completed. Big Nick Rendall the players player. In seconds the game wasn't very old when a serious leg injury to a Lakes player occurred .. and there was Stan - calm and taking control while waiting for the ambulance and not leaving the player until he was safely on his way to hospital. The thoughts of all the Club are with Tyler Holt, hoping for a speedy recovery from the very bad injury. When play resumed we were first to score through a Ben Francis try, and he is a try scorer - knows his way to the line and doesnt matter if he is playing 6, 7,8,12 or 13. Another of our young Colts with so much potential. They replied with a converted try to take the lead and then a tense run in to full time before we were awarded a penalty about 35m out and solid wind (lets call it a gale) blowing. A quick look around and the responsibility for the kick fell to Jack Magriplis (fresh from his first grade debut last week) who stepped up and got the ball between the posts for an 8-7 lead that we held on to through to final whistle. 1pt to the halves combo of Rob Magrath & Matt Kiddle, 2pts against his old team to Joel Delaney, 3pts and a share of players player to coach Dylan Hardaker who ran out at #8 when that was a vacancy on the sign on sheet, he was able to get off the field but had to return in centres to finish the game . An amazing tackling effort that stopped every opponent who got anywhere near him. Blake Jacob was the other players player recipient, for a man who should not have been playing again this season after his work accident, his level of play has been fantastic .. even though the long break meant he did have to go up a size in his shorts. Firsts ran out with an extremely tiny chance of making the finals, totally dependent on other games to even have that chance. Like many times this year they showed that they can match and better any team in the comp and went to the break with a 12-7 lead. The Lakes did hit back through there very athletic and strong running game and jumped to a 12-26 lead. That could easily have a blow out, but our boys wanted the win and fought back strongly. At 19-26 with time left they got over the line again but couldn't get the ball down and despite fighting to the end couldn't get that extra score to tie the game up. A gutsy effort with more team changes needed to cover injuries, the story of the season. Congratulations to Will Byrne & Jordan Davies who made their run on debuts in Firsts and to Matt Kiddle who has come back really well from a knee injury to get some game time in the top grade off the bench. 2 tries to Luke Sheridan, Dylan Cadogan a try and a conversion and Will Byrne the other conversion. 1pt Matthew Ritchie in probably his best game for the Club & Mitchell Jacob who has to be the toughest running centre in the comp, 2pts to Pete Steele proving he has many more years in him and 3pts and players player to Reece Jacobs the youngest man on the team who has walked into the #10 position over the past few weeks and played like a veteran despite only just turning 18 last week. In the change rooms afterwards there was a farewell to Dylan Cadogan who will be returning home to Ireland, his speech in response was from the heart and all i can say is that we are already waiting for the time he can return for another season with the Sharks.. good luck in whatever your future holds Dylan you will be long remembered at this Club! In seniors next week the womens 7s team are in their minor semi and the following week the u19s will be playing the major semi. Nearly all of our Junior comp age teams will be playing in their finals series next week, so plenty of opportunities still for you to support the Sharks. Thanks you to every player from u7s to Firsts who taken the field for the Club and finished their playing for the year .. enjoy the summer and see you next season! Cheers Boys & Girls!
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The regular season comes to an end this weekend. For our Grade teams it is a chance to finish the year at the Sharkpool on a high playing The Lakes who are a chance of getting all of their teams into the finals series. Our u19s & Womens teams both have the bye and are already safely into the finals. The day starts with the u10s at 850 followed by the u15s at 940, then a break until 3rds take the field at 1230, 2nds at 140 and 1s kickoff at 3pm. Our u17s have a week off before playing a knockout final next Friday, and the u16s have finished a season where the very young team really stood up and played well against the bigger boys and definitely learned much about Rugby from coach Brooke Morgan. The girls u15s & u17s will be at Ettalong starting at 630pm friday. u11s have the bye on Saturday. u7,u8,u9 green, u12 are At Slade Park. u9 Gold at Ourimbah, and u13s at The Haven. Good luck to all the Sharks teams, if it your last game for the season, make it your BEST game for the season! Cheers boys & girls!
A fantastic day at the Sharkpool, the sun was out, weather warm and the crowd big - Ladies Day was huge and will be getting a post of its own with all the pix later today. The day started with the u15s in a tight match against Terrigal, good to see such quality in young players not too many years away from grade. The u19s took on comp leaders Woy Woy and were always in control in their last regular season match, taking the win 33-19. tries to Liam Vanezis (2), Harry Layton, Matt Peebles and Reece Piepers who also kicked 4 conversions. 1pt Tom Wood, 2pts Aaron Holder, 3pts and players player after a great game, Eamon Powell. Thirds got a forfeit win and then next up was the Womens 7s in the later time slot. In their first game against Hornsby it was a 21-5 win with the tries scored by Taylah Welsh, Summer Witt & Rachael Elcoate who also kicked 2 conversions and Summer Witt kicked one. Their second game prior to first grade was in front of a large and very supportive crowd, especially those in the Ladies Day tent. In that game it was 22-0 with tries to Jessie Jensen, Renee Staben, Taylah Welsh & Elana Withnall, Rachael Elcoate kicked the conversion. 1pt Rachael Elcoate, 2pts Hannah Stewart and a visit to the naughty chair as well, with the 3pts and players player to Renee Staben who was celebrating her 50th game for the Club. Like the 19s the Womens team have a bye next week before heading into their finals series. Second grade played a Gosford team loaded with experience who were able to take advantage of any errors we made. It ended up 7-40 with Matt Kiddle getting try that was converted by Will Byrne. Special family moment was Club great Sam Fortey making a guest appearance and playing his 250th game for the Sharks - running on to join his nephew Oscar Bath on the field. Loudest cheer in the game came as Blake Jacob got in the clear and was heading for a try in the corner ... except he had to run past the ladies tent - not sure if he was distracted by so much glamour, or if he was trying to impress someone in there . but the entire ground disappeared from under his feet and he was face first in the dirt without a hand on him. The rest of his game was exceptional and he got 1pt and was players player. 2pts Rob Magrath, 3pts Isaiah Fairless. First grade ran out with four of our u19s in the backline, Reece Jacobs and Michael Houssenloge making their run on debuts. In one of our best performances of the season it was 28-0 lead at the break. More solid play in the 2nd half and a final score of 42-10. Two other young players made their first grade debuts from the bench Jack Magriplis & Oscar Bath. Kye Blair in his second start in 1sts at #9 worked fantastically well with Reece Jacobs at #10, combined age of 35 and they played like veterans - Reece making use of the smooth ball delivery to show off his smart passing game and effective running. Michael Houssenloge on the wing made the most of every opportunity and Adam Chettle scored the opening try. A good day out for the future of the Club! Tries to Matt Anderson (2), Elliot Dawkins, Kye Blair, Reece Jacobs & Adam Chettle. Dylan Cadogan perfect from the kicking tee with 6 conversions. 1pt Luke Sheridan & Michael Houssenloge, 2pts Reece Jacobs, 3pts Kye Blair with Reece Jacobs the players player. Next week Seniors home to The Lakes, and a chance to finish the season on a high with good results against a Club that is in the top two in 2nds & 3rds and fighting for fourth in 1sts. Cheers Boys and Girls. From organiser Julia Ninness;
Thank you to everyone for the huge success of Ladies day ! As an entire club we celebrated the mums, wives, girlfriends, sisters, players and grandmas well !! Events like these don’t just happen so I would like to acknowledge the enormous contribution from the following people - Chantel Laing-Chadwick for sponsoring the event, Karen Orr and the Neon Garage for all the creativity flair and flamboyance you brought to the entire event, and my girl crew Kelli Mesritz Cathryn Paholski Tamara Langburne Terry-Lee Lancaster and Bethany Shaw without your efforts it simply wouldn’t have happened, 🙌 Chelsea Spindler for the Sangria, and La BoVardia for running the bar. A massive THANKYOU to the Colts for helping set up and pack down - you guys were outstanding, Dylan Hardaker for the live auction and just being on hand to help. I also would like to acknowledge the committee for allowing us create an event such as this and run with it. I’m not sure of the money raised just yet but as soon as I do I will post it here. Lastly Thankyou to all those who donated prizes to the raffles. #TheBeholder #PlatinumMindbodyfitness, #whenthenorthwindblows, #Nicolesflorist, #saltedbyTilly,#NMDbodyboards #lisacarneydesign, #avocabeachseafood #Anjulebeautytherapy, #forthwavewines, #thebox, #Traceyforde.com #ThePointcafe |
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