Young Players Kick Off

MORE than 500 children from Tamworth and the Upper Hunter enjoyed playing a game of rugby league on Sunday in Scone, as part of the Group 21 competition.

See results below.

Jamie Munn from Scone Junior Rugby League said it was great to see so many children trying the sport.

“It is a way great way to kick off the footy year, we had great weather and great volunteers,” said Mr Munn.

“The Lion’s Club cooked the sausages and the Men of League helped in the canteen for us as well, the referees, everyone pitched in and made it a great day,” he said.

“And the day is a way that any girl or boy can try rugby league without trying to sign up to a full season,” Jamie Munn said.

Two volunteers who deserved special mention were Markia Eveleigh and Bob Barker who have steered the Group 21 competition in Scone for their tenth year.

Bob Barker said his job is easy because he loves the game.

“My part is easy here on the mic and setting up the grounds, but Marika does all of the draws, emails and things on the computer,” he laughed.

“It’s great because it gives kids the chance to play the game and give them a taste of it,” he said.

Markia said she sees it as a way she can contribute to the sport and the community.

“I love seeing these little fellas having a play who don’t usually play on Saturday,” she said.

“My children aren’t playing any more, but it is my way of giving back to league and the community,” Marika Eveleigh said.

The season starts on March 31, with the ladies league tag.

On Saturday, Scone Park will host the Scanlon Shield knock out competition, ladies league tag and under 18’s, with the first game kicking off at 9:30am.

If you would like to join a local club for the season visit the website: Play NRL.

Results:

• Under 7’s: Denman Public defeated Scone Primary: 48 to 24. Player of the match: Braden Smith.
• Under 8’s: St Catherine’s, Singleton defeated St Mary’s, Scone: 24 to 16. Player of the match: Sam Oliver.
• Under 9’s: St Mary’s, Scone defeated Scone Primary: 32 to 24. Player of the match: Baxter Keats.
• Under 10’s: Scone Primary defeated Denman Primary: 18 to 16. Player of the match: Will Officer.
• Under 11’s: Scone Primary defeated Muswellbrook Primary: 34 to 6.
• Under 13’s: St Joseph’s, Aberdeen defeated Farrer, Tamworth: 38 to 0. Player of the match: Liam Kennedy.
• Under 14’s: Aberdeen Primary defeated Farrer, Tamworth: 24 to 0. Player of the match: Ned Chapman.
• Under 16’s: St Joseph’s, Aberdeen defeated Sconee High: 36 to 0. Player of the match: Riley Warner.
• Open Primary: Scone Primary defeated Scone Grammar: 20 to 0. Player of the match: Nikoli Trofymenko.

Related story: Children to Converge on Scone.