SG Ball 2012

[Fizer]

The Melbourne Storm SG Ball squad have just completed an introductory 5 week training phase in preparation for the 2012 season. A squad of around 40 players aged 15-17 have been training throughout late August and September with a focus on core skills, technique in the gym and conditioning. This training phase culminated in a tour to the Gold Coast last week for 22 of the young Storm hopefuls.

The tour to the Gold Coast consisted of 3 games against Queensland Cup Academy sides from Burleigh Bears, Redcliffe Dolphins and Brisbane Easts Tigers. The Storm boys came away with 2 wins from the 3 games, but more importantly the standard of play throughout the whole tour was of very high quality and enabled the coaching staff to get a greater understanding of all players involved. All players were also a credit to the Storm with their behaviour off the field also matching their excellent performances on the field.

The players that went away on tour are listed below:

Jackson Brenchley (Waverley)
Hayden Butler (Waverley)
Romia Matangaro (Waverley)
Nicholas Lafaele (Titans)
Brandon Manase (Waverley)
Aaron Presnell (Altona)
Dillan Brittain (Waverley)
Steve Pesamino (Titans)
Aaron Teroi (Thunder)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Altona)
Logan Haughton (Thunder)
Ben Halfpenny (Group 16)
Xavier Siola’a (Altona)
Pride Petterson-Robati (Waverley)
Joseph Watene (Casey)
John Filipo (Thunder)
Apelu Semu (Thunder)
Henry Sang-Yum (Altona)
Stevie Taurua (Altona)
James Warr (Qld)
Billy Walters (Qld)
Naseri Seve (Thunder)

The squad is on a break during October and return in the 1st week of November to commence training again. The final squad of 40 will be announced in late October.

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[Michael :P]

Thanks Fizer.

Billy Walters ?

Im guessing thats the son Kevvy. Wonder how he goes.

[Fizer]

Thanks Fizer.

Billy Walters ?

Im guessing thats the son Kevvy. Wonder how he goes.

Yep he's Kevs son.

[sallymay]

sounds kool......love the sound of billy

Imagin having a walters a sironen and a freeman in a few yrs in our top squad

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[CooperCronk]

What I am loving is seeing how many Vic kids are in the squad.

[Michael :P]

Congrats to Aleki Felepaini too who has been chosen in the AIS squad to tour the UK.

[Michael :P]

Brandon Manase is part of the 2012 AIS program. I think we'll see good things from him in the 2012 SG ball comp

[Michael :P]

They have him as Phil Salne at ourfootyteam but Im pretty sure its Phil Salue also trying out for the AIS 2012 AIS team.

[Chip]

looking good for the future - can't wait for some of these young vics to get up in the grades too, shut up some of the naysayers. look at me, not even from there but have officially adopted the state of Victoria for rugby league!

[Fizer]

Two other players at the AIS camp Alex Clark-Kennedy and Connor Donehue.

[Michael :P]

He's pretty young to be there.

Looked pretty good on that U15's clip on youtube that I cant seem to find anymore

[Fizer]

The Melbourne Storm SG Ball squad has been very busy during their pre-season training phase in November and December. The schedule has included 4 sessions a week plus some extra sessions for players who are completing a Certificate III in Sport through the Melbourne Storm and Swinburne TAFE. At this stage, the squad appears to be developing nicely with most players displaying a strong work ethic and a willingness to push themselves harder than they ever have before.

There will be an intra-squad trial this coming Saturday followed by another 2 weeks of heavy conditioning work leading into the Christmas break. When the players return in early January they will only have 6 weeks before the first SG Ball game on February 11.

The current squad is listed below:

Jackson Brenchley (Waverley)
Hayden Butler (Waverley)
Romia Matangaro (Waverley)
Nicholas Lafaele (Titans)
Brandon Manase (Waverley)
Aaron Presnell (Altona)
Dillan Brittain (Waverley)
Aaron Teroi (Thunder)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Altona)
Logan Haughton (Thunder)
Xavier Siola’a (Altona)
Pride Petterson-Robati (Waverley)
Joseph Watene (Casey)
John Filipo (Thunder)
Apelu Semu (Thunder)
Henry Sang-Yum (Altona)
Billy Walters (Qld)
Naseri Seve (Thunder)
Jose Makai (Thunder)
Tevin Singh (Altona)
Jarred Hargreaves-Mataese (Altona)
Phil Salue (Titans)
Benji Seala (Thunder)
Mitchell Vincent (NZ)
Jonah Pua (Altona)
Adam Forsyth (NSW)
Tremaine Jensen (Waverley)
Nga Filikitonga (Altona)
Poia Togia (NZ)
George Edwards (NZ)

There are also 8 players from the NYC squad who are age-eligible to play SG Ball in 2012. These players include Richard Kennar, James Desaxe, Rhys Kennedy, Harry Moore, Jordan Shepherd, Alex Clarke-Kennedy, Dean Britt and Michael Butson.



SG Ball Development Squad:

Chanel Seigafo (Thunder)
Jeremiah Leasi (Thunder)
William Afoa (Altona)
Josh Kanongata’a (Altona)
Arana Dion Masoe (Thunder)
Romea Dyer (Craigieburn)
Simon Brittain (Waverley)
Jamyane Taunoa (Altona)
Chris Schafer (Altona)
Melvin Fifita (Titans)
Paula Fifita (Titans)
Saia Moimoi (Altona)
Anzac Tupuola (Craigieburn)
Alan Savic (Waverley)
Isoa Kanongata’a (Altona)
Connor Donehue (Casey)

[sallymay]

the more i hear the name James Desaxe the more i want him to do well

i met his parents totally be accident and the seem nice...a little sport crazy but nice

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[Michael :P]

Hopefully the 2 boys from nz are propane forsyth are props.
Also where's the trial at fizer.

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[Fizer]

Edwards is a Winger/Fullback and Forsyth a Centre i think. Will see if I can find out where the trial is.