Junior Development

[mdrew]

Titans contracted Larry Siala was one of Norths try scorers in their big win tonight over Ipswich Brothers.

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Post the 2022 U16 Andrew Johns Cup competition Samuel Petch has transitioned back to the Group One U16 competition starting Round One for the South Grafton Rebels at fullback against the Clarence Coast Magpies however the match was postponed due to the wet conditions. Samuel Petch was also named at fullback in Round Two against Casino RSM.

Samuel Petch had a big Round Seven against the Ballina Seagulls, scoring twenty points from three tries and four goals against the Ballina Seagulls. Samuel Petch then added two conversions in Round Nine against the Ballina Seagulls.

Even though he was still U16 eligible Samuel Petch also played a number of matches for the South Grafton Rebels in the Group Two U18 competition with his first match being in Round Two when he started at right second row in a 30 – 16 victory over the Sawtell Panthers.

Round Six against Coffs Harbour saw Samuel Petch start at right centre before starting at fullback in the Round Eight local derby against the Grafton Ghosts as well as in Round Nine against the Sawtell Panthers and Round Eleven against Woolgoolga. Samuel Petch also started at fullback in Round Twelve against Macksville.

Samuel Petch scored his career first NRRRL U18 try in Round Thirteen after starting at fullback against the Coffs Harbour Comets.

Samuel Petch also started at fullback in Round Fourteen against Nambucca Heads.

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Round One of the 2022 Group One U13 competition saw Cai Garrett start in the second row for the Ballina Seagulls against Lismore Marist Brothers and what an opening round it was for Gai Garrett as he crossed for a staggering five tries.

Cai Garrett also started in the second row in Round two against the Grafton Ghosts and added a double to his 2022 try scoring tally.

Cai Garrett continued in the second row in Round Three against Casino RSM with Cai Garrett scoring four more tries in another dominant display.

After Round Four was postponed due to poor weather Cai Garrett scored once again in Round Five against the South Grafton Rebels. Cai Garrett then added a double in Round Six against the Grafton Ghosts.

Cai Garrett was also an his rampaging best in Round Nine against the South Grafton Rebels, scoring another four tries.

In late news Cai Garrett also scored last night in the Far North Coast U14 Rugby competition when he scored after starting the match at outside centre against Ballina.

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In Round One of the 2022 Group One U15 competition Noah Vakararawa started at lock for the Kyogle Turkeys against the Casino RSM Cougars and scored a hat trick in the Turkeys strong first up victory.

Naoh Vakararawa then scored in Round Six against the South Grafton and then followed up with a double in Round Seven also against the South Grafton Rebels.

2022 also saw Naoh Vakararawa start in the front row for the Northern Country U15 side for the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) School Boy Representative Rugby League trials.

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In Round One of the 2022 Group One U15 competition Luke Barnett started in the centres against the Casino RSM Cougars and scored one of the Turkeys tries in their first up victory. Luke Barnett then scored a double in Round Six against the South Grafton Rebels.

Round Eight against the Grafton Ghosts saw Luke Barnett put in a dominant performance including scoring a hat trick.

2022 also saw Luke Barnett start in the second row for the Northern Country U15 side for the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges (NSWCCC) School Boy Representative Rugby League trials.

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After missing the early rounds of the 2022 Group One U15 competition, Round Six saw Titans contracted Beau Hartmann named in his usual No. 17 jersey as his Grafton Ghosts took on the Clarence Coast Magpies with Beau Hartmann one of the hosts try scorers. Beau Hartmann also scored in Round Seven against Casino RSM.

Beau Hartmann then scored a double in Round Nine against the Clarence Coast Magpies.

[Bayside Titan]

Cole Geyer has been playing very well for the Storm U20 side mate. It would be great for him to come back to the Coast. If he did where would he sit in the hooker hierarchy?

Interesting question, the Titans have a number of outstanding hooker prospects in Oskar Bryant Vaka Skiahele and Tanu Nona above the U16 level and a stand-out in Corey Pearce at the U16 level.

I have Vaka Sikahele the closest to the NRL (still a few seasons) due to his size with Oskar Bryant not far behind. In saying that Tanu Nona may surpass both in a year or two such is his talent.

Cole Geyer is similiar in my opinion to Oskar Bryant but he can also operate at lock which is is big bonus.

Thanks mate... It will be fascinating to see how the next few months play out.

[mdrew]

Great to see Cooper Nelson line up on the left wing this afternoon for the TSS U16A side in their 14-10 win over Churchie.

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Titans contracted Nic Hilton put in a typically strong performance this afternoon from No. 8 for the TSS First XV side in their GPS School Boy Rugby Round Four win over Churchie 22-12.

He did however get a yellow card with a touch under ten minutes to go after tackling a Churchie player without the ball.

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Matt Barrow probably scored one of the fastest tries of his career yesterday when he scored in the left corner after a twelve metre run down the left touch line after just 62 seconds in a last minute victory for the Ipswich Grammar School First XV in their GPS School Boy Rugby victory against Brisbane Grammar School.

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There was a Titans flavour to the Bond University Colts side in their match yesterday with Syris Schmidt starting at No. 10 and Luke Kofutua coming off the bench.

[DM13]

In your opinion mdrew who do you think out of our great crop of juniors (Weaver, Kini, Bryant, Sikahele, Cullen etc) will be ready for nrl first.
Love your work mate really enjoy reading your updates on all the juniors we have coming through.

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In your opinion mdrew who do you think out of our great crop of juniors (Weaver, Kini, Bryant, Sikahele, Cullen etc) will be ready for nrl first.
Love your work mate really enjoy reading your updates on all the juniors we have coming through.

For me mate, Tom Weaver is the next one to get to the NRL, likely next season and when he gets there he will be staying for good.

Keano Kini is simply outstanding and whilst the NRL is possible next season 2024 seems more likely.

A sneaky one for me is Jaylan De Groot who I think gets to the NRL next year, likely on the wing - think Gutherson in relation to De Groot.

Of course Tony Francis and Lofi Khan-Pereira and to a lesser extent Kaleb Ngamanu are QCup regulars so they will no doubt play NRL trials in 2023 at the very least.

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What a great match this morning between Nerang and Burleigh in the GCRL U18 Division One competition, Titans contracted Bailey McConnell scored a hat trick inside the opening 18 minutes before Tiatan contracted Arama Hau dragged Nerang back to 24 all before Titans contracted Josh Lynn kicked a last minute 35 metre fiedl goal to win the match for Nerang.

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Ballina front rower George Campbell had a big match last Friday night against Casino RSM in the NRRRL U18 competition scoring two tries and setting up another in a big Seagulls 52-4 victory.

George Campbell scored his first try in the 4th minute when after charging onto the ball to the right of the play the ball George Campbell dummied in the same direction before stepping off his left foot to burst between three defenders before George Campbell executed a right foot step to beat the Casino RSM fullback to score under the posts.

George Campbell scored his second try in the 48th minute when from thirty two metres out George Campbell received the ball from his left charged straight through three defenders to score under the posts once again.

George Campbell recorded his try assist in the 19th minute when after making a thirty metre line break through the centre of the field George Campbell drew the Casino RSM fullback and got the ball away to his left to send his five eight over to score.