First off the rank to play at Tathra on Saturday were the Under 7s and they definitely were on the top of their game. The team of all boys fronted up to Tathra with their A grade game. Henry Connor and Ashton all made incredible tackles, while Joey, Cody, Blake and Delcan put in some strong runs. The boys went hard against Tathra, try for try but in the end, Tathra just didn’t have what these little boys have and Bombala went home with a win. This little team has improved so much throughout the season in every area that it’s disappointing from a coaches point of view that the season is ending because they are certainly reaching peak performance. This week’s Milo Man of The Match is Connor Reed. A big congratulations to Connor as this is his first season playing with the Bombala Blue Heelers and he has proven to be an important part of the Under 7s with extra effort each week.
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Louise Wright coach
This week the Bombala Junior Rugby League Under 8s travelled to Tathra to be greeted by a beautiful sunny day and what a game they had. Both teams had plenty of passing happening throughout the game which meant it was a very entertaining game of football. Jake Brown opened up Bombala’s scoring account with a great charging run from 10 meters out, which managed to split Tathra open. Jake sent players flying like bowling pins and caused havoc all day with his runs. Tanner Hurley, who has been consistently faultless all year, tackled like a machine all day and was rewarded with a try from classy footwork. After working very hard over the past few weeks Gracie (Possum) Brownlie made a great little try her efforts rewarded. Zara Brotherton and Max Power controlled the ruck area all game while Ari Sten terrorized Tathra with his attack and defence. Josh Tellis was extremely unlucky not to get a try only falling short a metre from the line, however he saved countless tries with his brilliant defence. Freddie Meritt once again showing his fearless runs straight up the middle in attack inspiring his fellow team mates. Keira Chamberlain, last week’s Milo Match Player also put her hand up for some hit ups while Liam Strickland showed his pace in attack. But at the end of the day this weeks Milo Match Player was Ruby Smith who found her mojo and is running as hard as they come with loads of saving tackles. It was just unlucky for Ruby as she would have scored heaps of tries this week just falling short by centimeters from the try line on many occasions with her text book technique and proved you can’t run without legs. Well done my little champions.
Rollie Skellern coach
The Under 9s just like the Under 8s were certainly warmed up with the sunny day on Saturday with their normal enthusiasm they were ready for business. It was really encouraging to have so many players arrive at Tathra and that there were enough players for two full teams therefore two games were played which meant everyone had a chance to shine with plenty of play time. Defence was a highlight in both games it’s a skill that just keeps improving in the Bombala Under 9s. The Under 9s motto for this year has been “The best players are the ones that make the player next to them a better player” and this is certainly becoming what pushes the team. The volume of players has not affected the ability of this team to work as a team and this is a credit to all the Under 9 players. Next week is the Tathra Carnival and as usual two Under 9s teams have been entered so it’s going to be all hands on deck. This week’s Milo Man of the Match goes to Finn Sullivan who has been working really hard this year especially on his defence. Finn has been slowly coming through the ranks and has proven over the last couple of weeks just how important he is to the team. Well done Finn. Game 1 Xander Painter, Game 2 Finn Sullivan.
Drew Manning coach
Milo Player of the match Sponsored by Southern Highland Contracting and Food Works
Special thank you to all the 2016 Season Sponsors which includes the following:“Corella” Merino Stud, D & M Automotive, Nerida Manning Podiatrist, Linga Longa, Franks Butchery, Bruce’s Earthmoving, Glenavon Pastoral Co., JD Interstate Transport, Food Works, Bendoc Poll Herefords, Bombala Cycles & Chainsaws, T & J Murphy’s Transport, Envy Industries , Talbot Transport, G& R Brownlie Shearing, IGA Bombala, Guthrie Construction, D & L High Country Earthworks, Damton Farming, MCH Welding, Southern Highland Contracting, Jamieson Bros, Bombala RSL Club, Hands on Bitz & Pizza, Platypus Crush Repairs, R’N’R Massage Clinic, Bombala Bakery, Raw Strength and Palarang Meats.