Harold Matts & SG Ball - 2025 season

[SamKerrSimp]

They are part of our Central Coast pathways systems (a reciprocal partnership)
I thought it would be cool if they both met in the GF

Thanks for that mate. What level does the pathway partnership between the clubs go up to, is it just up until SG Ball or is there a Flegg team as well? It would be great to see both teams doing this well and sounds like they are. I've never really paid attention to the age group teams besides the 10 or so years there was the NYC comp from 2008 that was always fun.

[Rooster_6]

Congratulations to the Sydney Roosters HM Side who finished 2nd and will automatically go through to the prelim final earning themselves next the week off from Finals Week 1.

Congratulations to the Central Coast Roosters HM Side who finished 5th and will play Newcastle in Finals week 1 for a spot in the prelim final.

Congratulations to the Sydney Roosters SG Ball side who finished 4th and will meet the Illawarra Steelers in Week 1 of the finals for a spot in the prelim final.

[Rooster_6]

Thanks for that mate. What level does the pathway partnership between the clubs go up to, is it just up until SG Ball or is there a Flegg team as well? It would be great to see both teams doing this well and sounds like they are. I've never really paid attention to the age group teams besides the 10 or so years there was the NYC comp from 2008 that was always fun.

At the moment the Central Coast only have a Harrold Matthews side but from next year there will be an SG Ball side as well.

[SamKerrSimp]

At the moment the Central Coast only have a Harrold Matthews side but from next year there will be an SG Ball side as well.

Thanks mate great to see there will be an SG Ball team introduced next year there's a lot of talent up on the central coast if we can get that pathway set up properly this could be a long and fruitful partnership with no team set up on the coast this is a smart move to set up pathways there.

[Rooster_6]

Round 9 SG Ball
Sydney Roosters 32 defeat New Zealand Warriors 16

Leading into the game this looked like an easy win on paper up against the Warriors who had their first win of the season last week and it played out that way. Roosters looked comfortable throughout and went in 20-0 up at half time, guilty of taking their foot of the pedal in the second half but there was never any doubt about the win.


Best on Ground
3 - James Finegan, the starting right edge backrower had another great game. Was awesome in defence as usual, ran a great unders line for a line break finished with a flick pass to set up the 3rd try and then later in the second half just scored a try where he steam rolled a couple of the Warriors players. He's been one of my favourite players to watch this year, for the size of him he has absolutely no right to be doing what he's doing in this competition. Very talented.

2 - Itula Seve came off the bench this week but had a great impact scoring two tries, carrying strongly and lots of ground covered in defence. He showed some good footwork and a palm for his first try, breaking the line and then rounding the fullback. His second try he was just too big, too strong. I thought today was his most well rounded game, looks good.

1 - Darcy Smith the left edge backrower again just ultra consistent, lots of quality and competes hard. Was great to see him dirty about being taken off midway through the second half when Cords was trying to get some of the other guys some minutes, love to see that from a player even when the game was well and truly won. Scored a really nice try running back into the ruck and middle of the field, good acceleration, footwork and then strength to put it under the posts.


Other thoughts
- Jackson Stewart good again at the back, nice play to set up the first try of the game chiming in on the back line.
- Luis Lee the left centre had a good game and did really well to finish the first try of the game, always a threat on that left edge. Good palm and good footwork.
- Toby Rodwell had a decent game, two nice short balls to set up tries but kicking game was a bit off today.
- Phillip Lavakeiaho has to start next week otherwise we need an investigation enquiry held by the man himself Geoff Toovey, he's just an absolute beast.
- Kanaan Magele I thought had a really strong first stint, really strong carrier of the ball and helped set up the dominance in the first half.
- Peter Benjamin-Uini seemed to pick up a leg injury and played on but didn't come back on for a second stint, so not sure if it was just precautionary or if he might miss next week.
- Still no sign of Jax Allen after his head knock in the NSW Cup a few weeks ago, hope the kid is doing ok. May have been more than just a concussion.

["gaz"]

Round 9 SG Ball
Sydney Roosters 32 defeat New Zealand Warriors 16

Leading into the game this looked like an easy win on paper up against the Warriors who had their first win of the season last week and it played out that way. Roosters looked comfortable throughout and went in 20-0 up at half time, guilty of taking their foot of the pedal in the second half but there was never any doubt about the win.


Best on Ground
3 - James Finegan, the starting right edge backrower had another great game. Was awesome in defence as usual, ran a great unders line for a line break finished with a flick pass to set up the 3rd try and then later in the second half just scored a try where he steam rolled a couple of the Warriors players. He's been one of my favourite players to watch this year, for the size of him he has absolutely no right to be doing what he's doing in this competition. Very talented.

2 - Itula Seve came off the bench this week but had a great impact scoring two tries, carrying strongly and lots of ground covered in defence. He showed some good footwork and a palm for his first try, breaking the line and then rounding the fullback. His second try he was just too big, too strong. I thought today was his most well rounded game, looks good.

1 - Darcy Smith the left edge backrower again just ultra consistent, lots of quality and competes hard. Was great to see him dirty about being taken off midway through the second half when Cords was trying to get some of the other guys some minutes, love to see that from a player even when the game was well and truly won. Scored a really nice try running back into the ruck and middle of the field, good acceleration, footwork and then strength to put it under the posts.


Other thoughts
- Jackson Stewart good again at the back, nice play to set up the first try of the game chiming in on the back line.
- Luis Lee the left centre had a good game and did really well to finish the first try of the game, always a threat on that left edge. Good palm and good footwork.
- Toby Rodwell had a decent game, two nice short balls to set up tries but kicking game was a bit off today.
- Phillip Lavakeiaho has to start next week otherwise we need an investigation enquiry held by the man himself Geoff Toovey, he's just an absolute beast.
- Kanaan Magele I thought had a really strong first stint, really strong carrier of the ball and helped set up the dominance in the first half.
- Peter Benjamin-Uini seemed to pick up a leg injury and played on but didn't come back on for a second stint, so not sure if it was just precautionary or if he might miss next week.
- Still no sign of Jax Allen after his head knock in the NSW Cup a few weeks ago, hope the kid is doing ok. May have been more than just a concussion.

Think I heard he didn't pass the concussion testing