Junior Reps Preview Round Seven

Author: Jack Lenord
Timestamp: Thu 16 Mar 2023, 05:06 PM

All three junior representative sides will play their last game of the regular season at Raiders Belconnen this week, with the SG Ball side remaining undefeated, while the Harold Matthews and Tarsha Gale sides are looking to finish the season off strong.

Harold Matthews Cup

The Harold Matthews side will look to continue a strong start to their season and bounce back from their first defeat ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Sharks.

The Raiders side has had a great start to their season, with coach Rourke O’Sullivan saying the team have put themselves in a great position heading into the back-end of the season.

The Raiders will be returning from a bye this week, with O’Sullivan saying his side is well rested and have regrouped and prepared well for the Sharks.

“We’ve found some things in our game that we want to improve on, and the bye has given us a couple weeks to allow us to rest and hopefully improve for the Sharks come this weekend."

O’Sullivan says the Sharks are a well-rounded side across the park, but he is confident his side can get the job done.

“They’re a pretty strong side, and have some strong middles and elusive outside backs as well, and we are prepared for anything they throw at us, and I think the boys are ready and looking forward to the challenge."

O’Sullivan has not made any changes to his side ahead of this weekend’s game, placing faith in his team as they have dominated the season so far, praising his side's spine and middle.

Halfback Jonah Anderson has been a stand out for O’Sullivan, leading the side as captain and taking full responsibility in his leadership role. Fullback James Croker has also been reliable and versatile, and five-eighth Braydan Darmody has been another standout.

O’Sullivan says his side is looking forward to playing their last game of the regular season at Raiders Belconnen, and hope to get the win in front of their home crowd.

Kick off is at 1:30pm Saturday 18th of March at Raiders Belconnen.

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Mar

Full Time

Raiders

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 James CROKER

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Will Stewart
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Patrick DAWSON

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Kailan REHAYEM
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jake Cayfe

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Nikora WILLIAMS
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Harry Hudson

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Thomas WISEMAN
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Lachlan Cunanan

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Xavier Singh
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Braydan DARMODY

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Blake WARDROBE
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jonah Anderson

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Oliver LESTER

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Zildjian TAFILI

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Jayze Tuigamala
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Mitchell Brophy

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Daniel LOUKA
Prop for Raiders is number 18 Jesse Milin

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Garylee TOHOVAKA
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Samuel Griffin

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Kaden GARNER
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Harvey GAY

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Beau WATSON
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Andrew MUIR

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Alex Challenor

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 10 Thomas HANDSAKER

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Zane WALKER
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Lucas Mcpherson

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Thomas DELLOW
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Brock Apolevski

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Natane HAUNGA
Interchange for Raiders is number 20 Matthew COX

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Nathaniel XIROS

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 22 Callum Rossiter

Replacement for Sharks is number 18 Tye Bursill

Last updated: 3/24/2023 4:54:29 PM

SG Ball Cup

The Raiders SG Ball Cup side will take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Raiders Belconnen this weekend as they look to continue their winning streak.

It has been a great season so far for the SG Ball side, as they currently sit in first place going into round seven after winning six from six games.

The Raiders are coming off a comfortable 54-10 victory over the Bears and will be confident heading into Saturday’s game.

The Raiders strong attack and consistent defence has allowed them to have a successful season and dictate their opposition, and they will look to continue this trend against the Sharks.

Although the Raiders have had much success this season, coach Peter Marrapodi has still made several changes to his side ahead of this weekend’s game. Owen Pattie starts at hooker and Joseph Roddy at 2nd row.

Owen Hromow has been named captain and set to start at lock, with Reagan Carr as centre and Ryan Woolley on the wing.

Kick off is at 3pm on Saturday 18th of March at Raiders Belconnen.

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Mar

Full Time

Raiders

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Samuel Gash

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Jett Forbes
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Lekani Mpaso

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Richard WHALEBONE
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Regan Carr

Centre for Sharks is number 2 Talanoa Penitani
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Atini TUIALII

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Tre Fotu
Winger for Raiders is number 17 Jaxen Yow

Winger for Sharks is number 20 Albert Litisoni
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jalen Afamasaga

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 17 Riley Lester
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Keahn Skipps

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Bryce Sait

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Jake Clydsdale

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Lachlan Crossle
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Taj Brailey
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Tahrell Feaveai

Prop for Sharks is number 16 Lachlan Araullo
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Jaxon Lavender

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Lawson Cotter
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Joseph Roddy

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Dylan Coutts
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Owen Hromow

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Samuel McCulloc

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Ethan Alaia

Interchange for Sharks is number 4 Jacob Taulani
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Jack Anderson

Interchange for Sharks is number 10 felix faatili
Interchange for Raiders is number 20 Elvis Nauer-Wood

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Luke Raymond
Interchange for Raiders is number 22 Noah Killeen

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Harrison Hood

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 21 Trent JEFFREY

Replacement for Sharks is number 15 Samson Mairi

Last updated: 3/24/2023 4:46:25 PM

Tarsha Gale Cup

The Raiders Tarsha Gale Cup side will be looking to get their third win of the season this weekend when they take on the Sharks at Raiders Belconnen.

The Raiders currently sit one position above the Sharks on the ladder, as the two sides will be battling it out for seventh spot this Saturday.

This is a must win game for the Raiders, as they aim to edge their way into sixth position in order to make finals.

The Raiders had a 16-all draw last weekend against the Bears after being up 16-4 at halftime.

The side will aim to not be complacent ahead of this weekend’s clash against the Sharks and keep their foot on the gas for the entire match.

Coach Josh Hardy has made two changes to his sides line-up, with Elli Beecham named in the centres, and Maddison Morris named as an interchange.

Round 7 - Round 7 - Saturday 18 Mar

Full Time

Raiders

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Georgia Willey

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Kelsey WILSON
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Hunter Ings

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Raphaela Stojoski
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Elli BEECHAM

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Lailah SHERIDAN
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Samantha NEALON

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Sage GRAY
Winger for Raiders is number 14 Mya MCGLYNN

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Katalina Vavahea Faith VEIKOSO
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 11 Abbie GRANT

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Olivia HERMAN
Halfback for Raiders is number 9 Lola FLETCHER

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Angie Tucker

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 20 Maddison Morris

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Laura Came
Hooker for Raiders is number 13 Kayla Fleming

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Bianca CUTRUPI
Prop for Raiders is number 21 Shayla MORETON-STEWART

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Alena Pale Eli
2nd Row for Raiders is number 5 Jemikah Chow

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Ava CAHILL
2nd Row for Raiders is number 15 Tikirah-ann Douglas

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Kalolaine Veikoso
Lock for Raiders is number 12 India DYBALL

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Stephanie FAULKNER

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 7 Lara COSGROVE

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Sereena Moussa
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Aaliyah LOMAS

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Summer HOBAN
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Molly CHIDGEY

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Ariana HARDEN
Interchange for Raiders is number 24 Beth Loco

Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Zoe Topham