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u16s - Runners Up

14/9/2016

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Thanks to coach Michael Magriplis for this u16s Grand Final match report ..
It’s fair to say that Saturday’s Grand Final wasn’t our best performance as a team. We were outplayed and outmuscled by a team who played a smarter technical and tactical game. What didn’t we do? We didn’t adjust on the field and we succumbed to the pressure of playing in the ‘big show’. It’s not that everyone didn’t try their best – everyone did, but the pressure of being in a Grand Final really showed and it seemed like we went into our shell and after a couple of quick tries from our opposition we didn’t adjust or get our mojo back.
It’s hard to single out players as all tried their hardest with our points going to the following:
• 3 Points: Kye Blair who played Openside Flanker, Scrum Half and Hooker during the match;
• 2 Points: Ben Francis who played Lock, No.8 and Prop; and, 
• 1 Point: Harry Magriplis who played Scrum Half, Fly Half and scored our only try. 
• CCJRU Player of the Match: Michael Houssenloge, our starting No.8!
So there were some positives to come out of this loss!
However, I said in the sheds post-match to the team, that they were a great bunch of young men who were an absolute pleasure to coach. Who would have thought that last year this was a Baa Baa’s team! This year the team grew in numbers and absorbed some players from other clubs who have now become family to us. They worked on their skills, looked at developing a style of play that is more akin to senior teams than juniors, and tried to build a game understanding of the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’ and ‘where’. They did good with a 451 points FOR and 227 points AGAINST; that’s +224 points, which is great in any team’s language!
My final thought is that we always said this year, “gracious in victory, humble in defeat”. This mantra built us as players, as a team and we definitely showed this throughout the season, and following this Grand Final loss. I am so proud of how the players conducted themselves throughout the season and how they represented OUR Club.
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u14s - Premiers!

13/9/2016

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Thanks to Sean Waddell & Steve Brettoner for this report from the u14s grand final ...
It was the third year in a row for the Avoca u14's to face Terrigal in the grand final, with the trophy one each. We knew this was going to be a very tight affair with only a maximum of 5 points separating the teams in 9 of our last 10 clashes.
We started the game strong in the first half, and the boys certainly followed the game plan that was set from the coaches. Half time was 17-7 to Avoca.
At half time it was stressed that Terrigal won't go away and while we need to keep attacking we also needed to dig in for a defensive battle to keep them out. With a strong penalty count of 13-1 in the second half against us, and two boys with yellow cards, the young lads just attacked in defense and were able to repel any advances from Terrigal. In the end the boys hung on for a very worthy 17-10 win. All the boys played exceptionally and it has been great to watch the skill levels and growth of these boys over the last 6 months. It's a true testament to the boys efforts and understanding. They are truly a pleasure to coach.
Points for the match went
1 point to Brock Hardy
2 points to Malakai Nicholson
3 point to team Captain Isaac Waddell
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u12s - Premiers!

12/9/2016

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Thanks u12s manager Maree O'Grady for this match report from the u12s Grand Final win ....
From the moment the U12’s hit the grass at Central Coast Stadium it was clear they had one thing on their mind – another Premiership along with a little bit of biffo and great acting skills from Alex!! 
Co Captained by Ben Johnston and Lachlan Thomas the boys made an instant impact scoring two tries within the first 9 minutes of the game, it was clear from that moment that the team were going to be hard to beat.
A Try by Ben Johnston and a hat trick to Declan Richardson in the first half, second half saw Ben in for another, Alex Power & Toby Payne score tries and conversions by Lachlan Thomas x2 and Isaiah Brettoner x3. End Score 45-7.
Have to admit though it’s the first time we have ever witnessed the Captain’s from both sides being sin binned in the last 5 minutes of the game! They now understand the reasoning behind it.
Well done to the team but a special congratulations to the boys who tried rugby for this first time this year Tyke Harvey, Daniel Derbyshire, Liam Peterson, Dylan Jackson and Declan Richardson, you boys have become part of a great rugby team and rugby club. Congrats to the rest of the boys you are all champions.
3pts – Alex Power, 2pts Declan Richardson, 1pt Isaiah Brettoner and Player of the Match Sebastian Plaister.
We have an awesome group of boys however they wouldn’t get to where they are, Premiers for 3 years in a row without the help, support and dedication from the Coaching Staff Les Cousins, Emile Thomas, and Sean Starkey and of course the parents.
Finally thank you to Deborah Morris and Julia Ninness and the other Club Officials for all you have done for the Juniors this year, many wouldn’t understand the amount of time and effort that goes in behind the scenes however U12 greatly appreciates your commitment.
Cheers Boys go the Sharkies
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u19s - Premiers!

11/9/2016

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Thanks to Wayne Elliott for his report on the u19s grand final:
I suppose the adage about a Champion team beating a team of champions is really true!! Great bunch of guys (take a bow parents) coached by 2 talented and dedicated first graders got the job done on the weekend. After all the celebrating, the games a bit hazy- but it went a bit like this;
It was a really hard tight struggle the whole game. We took an early lead when Ben Harding carried half their team over from a close scrum and with ever reliable Connor Kondrat's conversion it was 7 nil. We never lost the lead, but they always hit back after we scored so the lead was never comfortable. They scored an unconverted try and our lead was 7-5. Lachlan Peruch was having a whale of a game, making plenty of metres with every carry. A great leg drive saw him break a tackle to score near the posts. With the conversion and another penalty goal we were up 17-5. They scored a converted try to bring it back to 17-12. After a period of sustained attack, a strong run by Tyler McManus saw him crash over out wide. The conversion was missed and we got out to a 10 point lead, 22-12. Again, they scored out wide and missed the conversion so that with about 5 to go our lead was only 22-17. Our guys looked out on their feet and Ourimbah were throwing the ball around looking for the late winner, but the boys dug deep and pushed up in defence. They forced the error and kicked the ball out to end the game winners.
1 pt to Ben Harding, 2 pts to Michael Anderson, 3 pts and players player to Lachlan Peruch. Great year guys, thanks for letting me come along for the ride
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