Official 2024 SG Ball, Harold Matts Squads , Scores and Team News

[Jackson_1994]

SG BALL team round 1 game is broadcasted on nswrl Facebook page very strong side

 

[Jackson_1994]

HM Round 1 team kicks off live on NSWRL Facebook at 1pm NSW time

 

[Doggies2015]

SG BALL team round 1 game is broadcasted on nswrl Facebook page very strong side
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Great line up

 

[stingray]

Great line up

i think they have a tougher draw

what happened to bronson reuben?

 

[CQDog]

i think they have a tougher draw

what happened to bronson reuben?

Probably left cause it was always going to be Conti and Woods most likely

 

[stingray]

Probably left cause it was always going to be Conti and Woods most likely

Last I heard his dad was involved with the dogs matts team,not sure what’s happening at this stage

 

[Jackson_1994]

i think they have a tougher draw

what happened to bronson reuben?

He still with the club probably find it hard to get a start over Conti and woods I do think Bronson is a good players there hopefully force his way into the side somewhere

 

[Mitch Connor]

Any word on whether Oscar Jorgensen actually came across from Rugby?

 

[diddly]

Any word on whether Oscar Jorgensen actually came across from Rugby?

He is listed in the rep squads released yesterday - on the website - the website has the 2024 jun rep squad lists - big lists

 

[Mitch Connor]

He is listed in the rep squads released yesterday - on the website - the website has the 2024 jun rep squad lists - big lists

Just saw that. Good stuff.

 

[NPC83]

He is listed in the rep squads released yesterday - on the website - the website has the 2024 jun rep squad lists - big lists

I liked the look of him he was good in the Flegg finals series last year. Thats good news.

 

[Cook]

SG BALL team round 1 game is broadcasted on nswrl Facebook page very strong side
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Up against Freddy’s son

 

[Dogs4eva13]

Will be interesting to see how Alatini goes. Back end of Matt’s he was unstoppable

 

[Roger the alien]

Will be interesting to see how Alatini goes. Back end of Matt’s he was unstoppable

I was surprised to see he didn't get a starting spot but we're well stocked in the backrow atm, the 2 guys that got the start are also very talented Logan Spinks and Sosefo Finau.

 

[Mitch Connor]

Starting pack seems very strong on paper.

I see Rajab younger brother hasn’t made the squads this year at 9.

 

[stingray]

Starting pack seems very strong on paper.

I see Rajab younger brother hasn’t made the squads this year at 9.

rajab is local juniour, good player, got shafted by the dogs and got other hookers from other districts

 

[Jackson_1994]

Canterbury’s potential long-term halves combination will run out for the first time together for the Club tomorrow as the NSWRL junior reps season kicks off across the state.

Highly touted teenagers Mitchell Woods and Alex Conti have been named in the halves for the Bulldogs’ SG Ball side to face Sydney Roosters on Saturday at Belmore Sports Ground.

Woods is one of the brightest young sporting talents in the country and recently signed a four-year deal with the Bulldogs until the end of 2027 despite interest from rival clubs and codes.

He captained the Bulldogs’ premiership-winning Harold Matthews side in 2023 and there’s hopes he will mature into a halfback of the future, anticipated to join training with the Club’s NRL squad from next season

Conti, a Wests Tigers junior and gun five-eighth, made the switch to the Bulldogs this season after captaining Balmain’s Harold Matthews side last year.

The pair are schoolmates from St Patricks College in Strathfield and represented NSW Combined Independent Schools in the Australian Secondary Schools Championships last year.

And if the combination works as hoped, they could represent the future of the Bulldogs’ halves pairing.

“Alex and Mitch are good mates. They always know each other’s game really well,” said Bulldogs SG Ball Head Coach Steve Turner ("Zap").

A rebuild of the Club’s pathways system has been a huge focus for football boss (General Manager of Football) Phil Gould over recent years.

While the Bulldogs are careful not to heap undue pressure on rising stars, the goal is to develop players for long-term success.

“Gus has got a passion for pathways and invests in pathways," Turner said.

“Last year (the Bulldogs) were successful with the Harold Matts and Jersey Flegg. It’s the way to go moving forward, investing in the pathways to hopefully produce first-graders for long term success. I’ve seen that improvement over the last couple of years.

“There’s a heap of the boys from the Harold Matts team in my SG Ball side, first-year players. That’s the pathway, that’s the development. Once the SG Ball season finishes you hope they go on and get some time in the Jersey Flegg team and then who knows where they’ll be in 12 to 18 months time. They’ve done a really good job."

The Club's philosophy with development is teaching players what’s required to train like an NRL player.

“That’s been my philosophy. It’s about the care you give them to make them better players, but better people as well. If we can have that as part of our pathways that will transfer when they go up the grades and hopefully we see some of these kids in the first-grade system.”

 

[Jackson_1994]

HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP
ROUND ONE - 1PM, BELMORE SPORTS GROUND

Coach: Shannon Rushworth

What to expect: The squad has a good mix of experience with ten players who were involved in the Harold Matts championship campaign last year. They know exactly how tough the competition can be and what is required to do well. Some new, enthusiastic faces who have graduated through the Bulldogs Academy/development programs now get their chance to get out on the field and test themselves. A bunch that are keen to show what they are capable of.

ITULA SEVE

Front-row

Returns for another year after giving the Bulldogs plenty of go-forward in a Premiership season. A local junior who is a powerful front-rower and damaging from close range. A City U16s representative.

MASON PHILLIPS

Hooker

A Queenslander who comes back for his second season in the U17s competition. Lights up play around the ruck, a crafty hooker with great attacking ability.

MATTHEW BARAKAT

Halfback

The local junior has been in the Bulldogs development system for a number of years. He has earned his spot through hard work and perseverance, now rewarded with the halfback jersey. He brings a tactical kicking game and a strong ability to direct the team around the park. A solid addition for a side looking to go back-to-back.

SG BALL CUP
ROUND ONE - 2:30PM, BELMORE SPORTS GROUND

Coach: Steve "The Zap" Turner (Bulldog #716)

What to expect from the squad: There is a strong work ethic and connection amongst the group. Having a number of the Club’s 2023 Harold Matthews winning team members in the squad has brought a strong competitive edge. A group that loves their footy and loves to win.

LOGAN SPINKS

Back-row

An Australian Schoolboy backrower who has graduated from our North Coast Academy. A highly skilled forward who is a leader within the group.

MITCHELL WOODS

Halfback

Steps up to the SG Ball level as a year young player and on the back of leading the side to a Harold Matthews title. The Bulldogs fought hard to keep him from AFL and you only need one look at him to realise why.

ALEX CONTI

Five-eighth

A Junior Blues representative who has come to the Bulldogs from Balmain, Conti has a great boot on him and looks to form a dynamite partnership with Woods.

FOU SEVE

Prop

A local junior who has signed on as a Bulldog long-term. A prop forward who has grown and developed over the summer.

 

[2ndphase]

rajab is local juniour, good player, got shafted by the dogs and got other hookers from other districts

Probably because they're better!
Just because they're from the area it doesn't mean they automatically make the team.
Otherwise majority of the team would have the name Mohammed. Lol

 

[2ndphase]

HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP
ROUND ONE - 1PM, BELMORE SPORTS GROUND

Coach: Shannon Rushworth

What to expect: The squad has a good mix of experience with ten players who were involved in the Harold Matts championship campaign last year. They know exactly how tough the competition can be and what is required to do well. Some new, enthusiastic faces who have graduated through the Bulldogs Academy/development programs now get their chance to get out on the field and test themselves. A bunch that are keen to show what they are capable of.

ITULA SEVE

Front-row

Returns for another year after giving the Bulldogs plenty of go-forward in a Premiership season. A local junior who is a powerful front-rower and damaging from close range. A City U16s representative.

MASON PHILLIPS

Hooker

A Queenslander who comes back for his second season in the U17s competition. Lights up play around the ruck, a crafty hooker with great attacking ability.

MATTHEW BARAKAT

Halfback

The local junior has been in the Bulldogs development system for a number of years. He has earned his spot through hard work and perseverance, now rewarded with the halfback jersey. He brings a tactical kicking game and a strong ability to direct the team around the park. A solid addition for a side looking to go back-to-back.

SG BALL CUP
ROUND ONE - 2:30PM, BELMORE SPORTS GROUND

Coach: Steve "The Zap" Turner (Bulldog #716)

What to expect from the squad: There is a strong work ethic and connection amongst the group. Having a number of the Club’s 2023 Harold Matthews winning team members in the squad has brought a strong competitive edge. A group that loves their footy and loves to win.

LOGAN SPINKS

Back-row

An Australian Schoolboy backrower who has graduated from our North Coast Academy. A highly skilled forward who is a leader within the group.

MITCHELL WOODS

Halfback

Steps up to the SG Ball level as a year young player and on the back of leading the side to a Harold Matthews title. The Bulldogs fought hard to keep him from AFL and you only need one look at him to realise why.

ALEX CONTI

Five-eighth

A Junior Blues representative who has come to the Bulldogs from Balmain, Conti has a great boot on him and looks to form a dynamite partnership with Woods.

FOU SEVE

Prop

A local junior who has signed on as a Bulldog long-term. A prop forward who has grown and developed over the summer.

I still cant believe that they have given Steve Turner the coaching gig to coach these talented kids..