There was an error in the town comp draw last weekend that saw us play week two of the round robin. This week we will play Round 1 of the round robin to rectify the error.  Please mention this to other members you see to help alleviate any confusion that may arise. 

In the Under 7s match we saw the Panthers take on the Sharks. For the Panthers this was a fantastic game by the whole team. Crunching tackles by Cooper Smith, Jesse Jewitt, Caleb Schiller and Darcy Spring. 

Tries scored for the Panthers went to Nick Canellis (3), Jesse Jewitt (1) and Cooper Smith (1) with Ryan Karsten, Edward Maloney, Cooper Smith and Trent Shean all kicking (1) goal each. Man of the match for the Panthers went to Ryan Karsten.

In the second game the Broncos went up against the Eels. For the Broncos Marcus Ashton, Kalen DalMolin, Quade Bloor, Drew Edwards make some fantastic runs. Jack Woods, Charlie Moore, Braxton Anderson, Billy Lamb and Shaun McAlister where fantastic in defence. 

Tries scored for the Broncos went to Marcus Ashton (2) and Kalen DalMolin (1) with Shaun McAlister and Drew Edwards kicking (1) goal each. Man of the match for the Broncos went to Marcus Ashton. 

For the Eels what an exciting game! The passing was far better and tackling was great. Improved performances from Tyler McRaye, Noah Khdor, Cayless and Hayden Richens. Mark Hills was very strong and Hardy Glover made some try saving tackles. 

Tries scored for the Eels went to Hardy Glover (1) and Oscar Taylor (1). Man of the match for the Eels went to Klyjah Forlong.

In the Under 9s the Warriors took on Manly. For Manly there was great defence, runs and tries. Great defence by Riley Pullen, John Kidd, Levi Summerfield, Sam Steed, Charlie Hunter and Mitchell Keith. Good runs by Rhys Carnley, Jack Donges, Jack Nicholls, Nic Bishop and Brody Smith. 

Tries scored for Manly went to Nate Schiller (2), John Kidd (1) and Jack Nicholls (1) with Charlie Hunter and Jack Donges kicking (1) goal each. Man of the match Nate Schiller. 

For the warriors Sam Graziani, Corey Lucas, Cooper Anderson, Luke Jewitt, Corben Bloor and Callum Hall where fantastic in attack. With Braedon Rogers, Bailey DalMolin, Michael Shean, Noah DalMolin and Charlie Fogg defended well. Man of match went to Michael Shean. 

In the second game the Rabbitohs went up against the Storm. For the Rabbits the boys all defended well, great tackles by Bayden Hill, Josh Noakes, Josh Madden, Billy Corcoran and Charlie Croker. They all showed great team work and quick passes. Travis Skelton and Alex Pratt alway in the action. There were great runs by Nic Carroll, Regan Bannister, Archie Dowling and Hugo Kirkwood. 

Tries scored for the Rabbits went to Nic Carroll (2), Reagn Bannister (1) and Josh Noakes (1), with Billy Corcoran, Regan Bannister and Josh Madden all kicking (1) goal each. Man of the match for the Rabbits went to Nic Carroll. 

For the Storm this was their best game of the year. Great defence by Max Jones and attacking from Riley Powderly. Zachary Baxter ran well and talked good. Great training through the weeks showed in the performance. Man of the match for the Storm went to Zachary Baxter. 

In the Under 11s the Knights took on the Bulldogs. For the Knights this was a good, hard game. Max Kirkwood, Shaun Hambrook, Jesse Simpson, Jordan Wilder and Lachlan Pratt all made some good yards. Will Steed, Jonah Mugdridge, Thomas Staff, Campbell Cummins and Cameron Martin made some big hits. 

Tries scored for the Knights went to Jesse Simpson (2), Shaun Hambrook (1) and Max Kirkwood (2).

In the second game the Roosters went up against the Tigers. For the Tigers Riley Brownlie had a good game in defence and attack. Brock and Clay Sing where good in defence and backing each other up to set up a great try. Kai Langfield made some good metres down both side lines. Reece Allen, Caleb Hill and Johnny Doulgas had some good hit ups and where all good in defence. The team all played well and as a team! 

Tries scored for the Tigers went to Clay Sing (2), Brock Sing (2) and Riley Brownlie (1), with Brock Sing and Steel Rudd kicking (1) goal each. Man of the match for the Tigers went to Steel Rudd. 

For the Roosters it was the Harvey McGregor show, supported in attack by Matt Noakes and Declan Cashel in defence. Harvey scored all four tries for the roosters with power and fitness. 

It was a wonderful comeback from the boys who had a kick after the final siren to keep their finals hopes alive and the ever reliable Declan stepped up to the challenge to secure a 24-all draw with a very enthusiastic opposition. 

Jack McIllhatton and Abe Forbutt worked really hard all game and Zayden Khodr ran hard as ever to dent the Tigers line. Brodie Apps was the conductor in the engine room and never stopped all game, his defence in the middle was awesome. 

With Harvey missing for this week’s game, the boys are going to have to step up but hopefully we may get superstar DJ Smith back a week early from injury to fill this massive hole. Fingers crossed. 

This week we are playing Friday night footy.

Friday night ground and canteen duty will be the Under 9s Storm.

Town comp games are as follows:

6pm 

Under 7 Broncos versus Sharks.

Under 9 Warriors versus Storm.

Under 11 Knights versus Roosters.

6.40pm 

Under 7 Panthers versus Eels.

Under 9 Souths versus Manly.

Under 11 Tigers versus Bulldogs.

Young’s Under 8s played a tough game against Turvey Park last weekend. 

Turvey Park were a big, fast side and in winning, showed the Cherrypickers that we need to all work together and tackle hard every play to win games. I know these great boys will keep trying hard and play hard next weekend. 

Corben Bloor was man of the match and has been looking dangerous every time he runs the ball. Marcus Ashtons tackling was great once he warmed up. He loves the rough stuff most weeks and like Jack Apps, never stops chasing all over the park.  

We welcomed a new player, Charlie Hunter to the team last week and he looks to be a very talented addition to our group. Along with Riley Pullen, these new players have added plenty to our team and as well as being tough players, they are great blokes.

The Corbetts Tyre Service Under 10s side racked up a convincing 34-0 win over a Wagga side that never gave up. 

Halfback Lochie Pratt added another four tries to his already impressive season tally, with Brock Sing getting a double and Clay Sing also crossing for a four pointer. Only three goals were kicked, with Lochie, Brock and speed machine Corie Lucas getting them, which now puts Corie well  ahead of his Dads career total at only nine years old. 

Once again the Under 9 players were highly involved with the win, with Josh Noakes, Sam Graziani, Charlie Croker, Billy Corcoran and Corie all playing well. Our forwards really paved the way for the win with Brodie Apps, Dallas Dwyer and Joey Anderson all making heaps of yards with every run. 

Locke Croker was awesome with his little darts in around the ruck showing plenty of speed and Abe Forbutt showed how important he is to the side with his vision from dummy half. Fullback Jack McIllhatton ran the ball back strongly from the back on kick returns and showed his toughness, trying to run over the opposition instead of around. A great team effort. 

The Under 15s Cherrypickers suffered their second defeat in as many weeks, going down to the Turvey Park Lions 16-10. It was a intense game and the wet ground made ball handling and quick play the balls challenging. 

Blake Bailey and Kye Tiedemann crossed for tries and Pat Smith landed one conversion. Chris Oconnors defence and Kye Tiedemanns attack deserve mention.

This week we are travelling to Cootamundra for our Rep games on Saturday, July 26. Our game times are as follows:

Mini (1) and Mini (2) 

10am – 8s (1)           

10am – 7s (2)

10.50am – 9s (1)               

10.50 – 6s (2)

11.40 – 10s tag (1)        

11.40am – 7s (2)

12.25pm – 8s (1)           

12.25pm – 10s tag (2) 

12.40pm – 9s (1)

Mod 

10am – 10s 

10.50am – 11s 

11.40am – 13s tag 

International

11am – 12s 

12pm – 13s 

1pm – 16s tag 

2pm – 14s 

Have a great weekend of footy everyone. Play hard and have fun!

Our Under 15s are parting company with us once again and playing at Tumut at 1.30pm. Best of luck guys.