LEETON Junior Rugby League will be well represented at tomorrow’s Group 20 Juniors grand finals at Darlington Point.
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LJRL president Scott McDonald said the season had been a good one for the Raiders. “All our minis performed well,” he said. “Leeton is well represented this year in the grand finals. We could have had nearly every age group playing finals.”
A post grand finals event will be held at the MIA Function Centre with all welcome.
Under 7s
Players: Izac Andjal, Byron Cottom, Bronson Crockett, Vann Hodge, Kobe Jeffriess, Conner Owers, Lincoln Pearse, Patrick Smith, Jack Welland, Riley Welland, Nicholas Beaumont-Walsh, Colten Cotton, Nate Depaoli, Kaden Fletcher, Riley Lewis, Deegan O’Donell, Isaac Paton, Tate Pauls, Ben Salafia, Cooper Stewart, Kyis Stevens, Wesley Wate. Coach: Luke Trembath
Under 8s
Players: Jaxon Steele, Jayden Cameron, Kayden Crockford, Jye Teerman, Vula Wate, Riley Legge, Ethan Lyons, Callum Sheldrick, Cruz Wallace, Declan McKinnon, Leelan Sainsbury-Eyles, Drew Browne, Benji Roden, Kipling Doyle, Ethan McDonald. Coaches: Shane Wallace, Vula Wate, Shayne Roden
Under 10s
Leeton lost just three games and the grand final will be tough as B&W have been the team to beat. However, Leeton beat them in a close first round of finals to get into the decider. Using bigger boys to run the ball, strong defensive work and a great halves pairing will make for a great game. Coach Andrew Pauls said line speed in defence will be crucial, especially on the edges as B&W have quick outside backs. Leeton has strike power around the ruck and out wide.
Leeton needs to dominate possession and build pressure in its own half. Players to watch: Benny Barnes, Taine Pauls, Carta Jackson
Under 12s
The boys have had a great season this year and should be very proud of themselves. They have shown dedication, motivation and determination. Their strength is in their ability to work well as a team and their efforts have paid off.
International league tag
Players: Leanne Cristofaro, Keely Bradshaw, Jamie Taylor, Tamara Bartram, Demi Leighton, Sigrid McLaughlin, Jhardae Barker, Janiana Ravu, Holly Halden, Jade Blake, Tess Staines, EMily Wright, Hayley SLoan, Molly Wright, Lara Cameron, Elise Holt, Brielle Johnson-Nolan, Talise Rudd, Jane Baravilala. Coaches: Shane Leighton, Rob Wright (manager)
Under 14s
The Raiders will be playing YAHS in a "local derby" on Saturday. The boys have been consistent performers all year and progressed through to the grand final after an impressive win over Waratahs last weekend.
Players to watch: Tim Toia, Harry Rudd
