Table of contents for NRL Media Guide 2018 in 2021 NRL Media Guide

A new year and a new season always brings new hope for everyone involved in the game. I must say, I cannot recall a year when so many clubs have had such cause for high optimism. Every single club in the Telstra Premiership will expect to be competitive in 2018, enhancing our reputation as one of the most competitive and closely fought sporting competitions in the world. Once again, the media will have an important role to play – to deliver the stories and the colour of the game to our supporters, and to dissect and debate every aspect of our sport. With our game attempting to reach so many more people across Australia and New Zealand and beyond, the media’s role has never been more important. The game will…

Most Points by an Individual in one season 342 Hazem El Masri (Bulldogs) in 28 games, 2004 (16 tries, 139 goals) 308 Brett Hodgson (Wests Tigers) in 28 games, 2005 (15 tries, 124 goals) 296 Jarrod Croker (Canberra) in 27 games, 2016 (18 tries, 112 goals) 294 Hazem El Masri (Bulldogs) in 27 games, 2003 (9 tries, 129 goals) 284 Ivan Cleary (Sydney City) in 27 games, 1998 (13 tries, 116 goals) 282 Michael Cronin (Parramatta) in 25 games, 1978 (16 tries, 117 goals) 279 Andrew Johns (Newcastle) in 21 games, 2001 (14 tries, 110 goals, 3 field goals) 279 Ben Walker (Northern Eagles) in 26 games, 2001 (18 tries, 103 goals, 1 field goal) 279 Michael Cronin (Parramatta) in 28 games, 1982 (11 tries, 123 goals) 272 Darren Lockyer…

BEST TEAM PERFORMANCES Most Tries in a Match 15 Sharks v Wests Tigers at Southern Cross Group Stadium, Rd 15, 2017 Most Goals in a Match 12 Sharks v Wests Tigers at Southern Cross Group Stadium, Rd 15, 2017 Most Points in a Match 84 Sharks v Wests Tigers at Southern Cross Group Stadium, Rd 15, 2017 Most Tackles in a Match 452 Wests Tigers v Rabbitohs at ANZ Stadium, Rd 10, 2017 Least Tackles in a Match 143 Knights v Panthers at Centrebet Stadium, Rd 1, 2011 143 Dragons v Storm at Olympic Park, Rd 19, 2008 Most Line-breaks in a Match 17 Warriors v Bulldogs at AAMI Park (Melbourne), Round FW3, 2011 Most Offloads in a Match 31 Warriors v Raiders at Mt Smart Stadium, Rd 26, 2012…

GRAND FINALS (2000-2017) 2000 BRISBANE 14 (Lote Tuqiri, Wendell Sailor tries; Michael De Vere 3 goals) d. SYDNEY ROOSTERS 6 (Craig Fitzgibbon try; Luke Phillips goal) at Stadium Australia. Half-time: Brisbane 10-2. Crowd: 94,277. Scrums: Sydney Roosters 10-7. Penalties: Sydney Roosters 5-4. Sin Bin: Nil. Sent Off: Nil. Referee: Bill Harrigan. Goalkickers: Michael De Vere (Brisbane) 3 from 5, Craig Fitzgibbon (Sydney Roosters) 0 from 1, Luke Phillips (Sydney Roosters) 1 from 1 BRONCOS: Darren Lockyer, Lote Tuqiri, Tonie Carroll, Michael De Vere, Wendell Sailor, Ben Ikin, Kevin Walters (c), Shane Webcke, Luke Priddis, Dane Carlaw, Gorden Tallis, Brad Thorn, Kevin Campion. Interchange: Harvey Howard, Ashley Harrison, Michael Hancock, Shaun Berrigan. ROOSTERS: Luke Phillips, Matt Sing, Ryan Cross, Shannon Hegarty, Anthony Minichiello, Brad Fittler (c), Adrian Lam, Ian Rubin, Simon…

Most Tries Darren Lockyer 35 Ken Irvine 33 Greg Inglis 31 Reg Gasnier 28 Billy Slater 27 Bob Fulton 25 Most Goals Johnathan Thurston 165 Michael Cronin 141 Mal Meninga 99 Andrew Johns 89 Graeme Langlands 73 Most Appearances Darren Lockyer 59 Cameron Smith 56 Mal Meninga 46 Graeme Langlands 45 Petero Civoniceva 45 Most Appearances as Captain Darren Lockyer 38 Cameron Smith 33 Clive Churchill 27 Brad Fittler 25 Most Points in a Test 46 Ryan Girdler v Russia at The Boulevard (Hull), November 4, 2000 Biggest Win 110-4 v Russia, The Boulevard (Hull), November 4, 2000 Biggest Loss 49-25 v New Zealand at Brisbane Cricket Ground, June 28, 1952; 24-0 v New Zealand at Elland Road (Leeds), November 26, 2005…

Telstra Premiership Matches If scores are equal at the conclusion of normal time in any Telstra Premiership match, then a period of extra time shall follow whereby the fifirst scorer of any point or points (eg. fifield gold, penalty goal or try) will immediately be declared the winner. The commencement of the period of extra time shall be determined by the toss of a coin as described under the Laws of the Game. This will be for a maximum period of 10 minutes (5 minutes each half). If no points have been scored, the match will be declared a draw with each team receiving one (1) competition point. Holden State of Origin Matches: As above but the second period, if required, will not be limited by time. Telstra Premiership Finals: A period of…

JACK BIRD Born: March 20, 1995, Wollongong, NSW Junior Club: Berkeley Eagles Position: Centre/Five-Eighth/Lock Height: 183cm Weight: 96kg Rep Honours: 5 games NSW (2016-17); Country (2015-16) Previous Clubs: Cronulla (2015- 17) First Grade Debut: Cronulla v Gold Coast, Remondis Stadium, 28/03/15 (Rd 4) Club FG Debut: Yet to play for the Broncos Personal note: This premiership-winner and NSW State of Origin representative has made the shift north to Queensland to play under Wayne Bennett. Jack has been rehabilitating from an off-season shoulder reconstruction. GEORGE FAI Born: October 18, 1996, Brisbane, Qld Junior Club: Logan Brothers Position: Prop Height: 195cm Weight: 111kg Rep Honours: Australian Schoolboys (2013) Club & First Grade Debut: v Warriors, Mt Smart Stadium, 27/05/2017 (Rd 12) Personal note: George got his first taste of the NRL during…

BRAD ABBEY Born: December 30, 1996, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Pakuranga Jaguars/Richmond Rovers Position: Fullback Height: 183cm Weight: 90kg Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis (2016) Previous Clubs: Canterbury (2017) First Grade Debut: Canterbury v Warriors, Forsyth Barr Stadium, 17/03/2017 (Rd 3) Club FG Debut: Yet to play for the Raiders Personal note: Brad joins the Raiders this season after a stint with the Bulldogs, where he made his NRL debut last year. LUKE BATEMAN Born: January 23, 1995, Toowoomba, Qld Junior Club: Miles Devils Position: Prop/Lock Height: 182cm Weight: 100kg Rep Honours: Queensland Under-20s (2013-15) Club & First Grade Debut: Canberra v Cronulla, Remondis Stadium, 08/03/2015 (Rd 1) Personal note: Luke enjoyed consistent footy in 2017 and will be looking to forge an even bigger role in the Canberra forward pack…

FA’AMANU BROWN Pronunciation: Far-a-maan-oo Born: December 24, 1994, Christchurch, NZ Junior Club: Hornby Panthers Position: Halfback/Five-Eighth/Hooker Height: 180cm Weight: 95kg Rep Honours: 5 Tests Samoa (2016-17), World Cup (2017) Previous Clubs: Cronulla (2014-17) First Grade Debut: Cronulla v St George Illa, WIN Stadium, 07/06/2014 (Rd 13) Club FG Debut: Yet to play for Bulldogs Personal note: ’Nu joined the Bulldogs on a two-year deal after playing with Cronulla for three seasons. He represented Samoa in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. GREG EASTWOOD Born: March 10, 1987, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Manurewa Marlins Position: Lock/Second Row Height: 189cm Weight: 112kg Rep Honours: 28 Tests NZ (2007-10, ’12-16), Four Nats (2009-10, ’14, ’16), WC (’08, ’13) Prev Clubs: Leeds (’10), Canterbury- Bankstown (’09), Brisbane (’05-08) FG Debut: Brisbane v Parramatta, P’matta Stadium, 02/09/05…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: 461 Captain Cook Drive, Woolooware, NSW, 2230 Postal: PO Box 2219, Taren Point, NSW, 2230 Telephone: (02) 9523 0222 Fax: (02) 9523 6544 Sponsor: Opal Solar Established: 1967 Premierships: 1 (2016) Email: sharks@sharks.com.au Internet: sharks.com.au Facebook: CronullaSutherlandSharks Twitter: @Cronulla_Sharks Instagram: Cronullasharks Leagues Club: Sharks Leagues Club Home Ground: Southern Cross Group Stadium CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Dino Mezzatesta W: (02) 9527 8205 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Barry Russell W: 02 9527 8224 M: 0439 292 051 FIRST GRADE COACH: Shane Flanagan M: 0418 641 323 FOOTBALL OPERATIONS: Shane Smith W: (02) 9527 8271 M: 0452 430 084 COMMUNICATIONS & BRAND: Jess Goddard W: (02) 9527 8205 M: 0414 579 776 MEDIA MANAGER: Rob Willis W: (02) 9527 8287 M: 0414 814 202 HEAD OF STADIUM: Daniel Checkley W: (02) 9527…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: Parkwood International Golf Course, 76-122 Napper Rd, Parkwood, Qld 4214 Postal: PO Box 8041, Gold Coast Mail Centre, Qld 9726 Telephone: (07) 5656 5650 Fax: (07) 5656 5699 Sponsor: TFH Hire Services Established: 2007 Premierships: Nil Email: info@titans.com.au Internet: titans.com.au Facebook: Gold Coast Titans Twitter: @GCTitans Instagram: @GCTitans Leagues Club: Parkwood International Home Ground: Cbus Super Stadium CONTACTS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN: Dennis Watt W: (07) 5656 5650 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Graham Annesley W: (07) 5656 5650 M: 0418 693 933 FIRST GRADE COACH: Garth Brennan W: (07) 5656 5650 M: 0407 547 034 FOOTBALL MANAGER: Anthony Laffranchi W: (07) 5656 5650 M: 0450 738 784 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER: David Spaul W: (07) 5656 5650 M: 0422 385 424 COMMERCIAL MANAGER: Chris Highett W: (07) 5656 5650 M: 0414 837 181…

CLUB INFORMATION Club: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Address: Sydney Academy of Sport, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen NSW 2101 Postal: PO Box 994, Narrabeen NSW 2101 Telephone: (02) 9970 3000 Fax: (02) 9972 4022 Major Partner: URM Established: 1947 Premierships: 8 (1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1996, 2008, 2011) Email: reception@seaeagles.com.au Internet: seaeagles.com.au Facebook: Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Twitter: @seaeagles Instagram: @manlyseaeagles Leagues Club: Manly Warringah Leagues Club Home Ground: Lottoland CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Scott Penn W: (02) 9970 3000 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Lyall Gorman W: (02) 9970 3000 FIRST GRADE COACH: Trent Barrett W: (02) 9970 3000 FOOTBALL MANAGER: Gareth Holmes M: 0401 773 827 GENERAL MANAGER – MEDIA, DIGITAL & COMMUNICATIONS: Liam Tapper M: 0415 719 927 MEDIA MANAGER: Wayne Cousins W: (02) 9970 3000 M: 0439 770 154 JERSEY FLEGG MANAGER:…

TINO FA’ASUAMALEAUI Born: February 16, 2000, Orange, NSW Junior Club: Gympie Devils Position: Second Row Height: 197cm Weight: 107kg Previous Club: Nil Personal note: Having grown up in a small town in Queensland, Tino is a raw talent with plenty of potential. A big, strong youngster with impressive ball skills. He possesses a willingness to learn with a high work ethic. LOUIS GERAGHTY Born: February 20, 1998, Newcastle, NSW Junior Club: Maroochydore Swans Position: Second Row Height: 190cm Weight: 97kg Previous Club: Nil Personal note: Louis is a hard worker who does everything asked of him by the coaching staff and more. As a 19-yearold he played Queensland Cup in 2017 with Storm feeder side Sunshine Coast. KAYLEB MILNE Born: February 27, 1999, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Mangere East Hawks…

JAMIE BUHRER Pronunciation: Bew-rah Born: November 28, 1989, Westmead, NSW Junior Club: Hills District Position: Second Row/Lock/ Hooker Height: 181cm Weight: 94kg Rep Honours: 1 game NSW (2012); City Origin (2012, 2014) Prev Clubs: Manly (2010-16) First Grade Debut: Manly v Parramatta, Brookvale Oval, 17/05/2010, (Rd 10) Club FG Debut: v Warriors, Mt Smart Stadium, 05/03/2017 (Rd 1) Personal note: In his second season with the Knights, Jamie has shown great leadership with the new recruits. He is an established ball-playing forward who can also play at dummy half. CORY DENNISS Born: June 18, 1997, Belmont, NSW Junior Club: Lakes United Position: Centre/Wing Height: 193cm Weight: 99kg Rep Honours: NSW Under-20s (2016) Club & First Grade Debut: v Canberra, Hunter Stadium, 19/03/2016 (Rd 3) Personal note: A local junior with…

SCOTT BOLTON Born: May 9, 1987, Innisfail, Qld Junior Club: Innisfail Brothers Position: Prop Height: 187cm Weight: 112kg Rep Honours: Nil Club & First Grade Debut: v Wests Tigers, Dairy Farmers Stadium, 07/04/2007 (Rd 4) Personal note: With the injury-affected absence of Matt Scott last year, Scott stepped up as the team’s senior forward, filling the role with aplomb across 28 games. He is also a keen hunter and fisherman. JOSH CHUDLEIGH Born: April 8, 1994, Canberra, ACT Junior Club: Bungendore Tigers Position: Hooker Height: 179cm Weight: 92kg Rep Honours: Nil Club & First Grade Debut: v Canberra, GIO Stadium, 11/07/2016 (Rd 18) Personal note: Josh was named the 2016 Queensland Cup Player of the Year, playing for Cowboys feeder team the Mackay Cutters. LACHLAN COOTE Born: April 6, 1990,…

KIRISOME AUVA’A Pronunciation: Aw-vah-ah Born: February 23, 1992, Motootua, Samoa Junior Club: Otahuhu Rovers Position: Centre Height: 186cm Weight: 100kg Rep Honours: 1 Test Samoa (2016) Previous Clubs: South Sydney (2014-16) First Grade Debut: Sth Sydney v Penrith, Sportingbet Stadium, 11/04/14 (Rd 6) Club FG Debut: v Warriors, Mt Smart, 09/04/17 (Rd 6) Personal note: Kirisome scored the fastest try in NRL history against Brisbane, scoring inside the first 13 seconds at Suncorp Stadium in Round 25 last year. NATHAN DAVIS Born: November 15, 1995, Fairfifield, NSW Junior Club: Hinchinbrook Hornets Position: Fullback/Centre/Wing Height: 195cm Weight: 107kg Rep Honours: Australian Schoolboys (2013) Previous Clubs: Gold Coast (2016) First Grade Debut: Gold Coast v Newcastle, Cbus Super Stadium, 06/03/16 (Rd 1) Club FG Debut: v North Qld, TIO Stadium, 10/06/17 (Rd 14) Personal…

WAQA BLAKE Pronunciation: Wung-ah Born: October 26, 1994, Lautoka, Fiji Junior Club: Brighton Seagulls Position: Centre Height: 188cm Weight: 98kg Rep Honours: 1 Test Fiji (2017); City Origin (2015) Club & First Grade Debut: v North Queensland, Pepper Stadium, 06/04/2015 (Rd 5) Personal note: Waqa became a first-time father on Christmas Day, 2017, with the birth of daughter Zara. REAGAN CAMPBELL-GILLARD Born: July 27, 1993, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Windsor Wolves Position: Prop Height: 195cm Weight: 113kg Rep Honours: 5 Tests Australia (2017), World Cup (2017), PM’s XIII (2015); City Origin (2015-16) Club & First Grade Debut: v Canterbury, Pepper Stadium, 08/03/2015 (Rd 1) Personal note: ‘Reg’ grew up playing footy in the backyard with his cousins Tariq, Ashton and Korbin Sims. NATHAN CLEARY Born: November 14, 1997, Sydney, NSW Junior Club:…

DEAN BRITT Born: March 17, 1994, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Camden Rams Position: Second Row/Prop Height: 193cm Weight: 98kg Rep Honours: Qld Residents (2017); NSW Under-20s (2013-14), NSW Under-18s (2012) Previous Clubs: Melbourne (2017) First Grade Debut: Melbourne v North Qld, AAMI Park, 17/06/2017 (Rd 15) Club FG Debut: v Parramatta, ANZ Stadium, 01/09/17 (Rd 26) Personal note: Dean joined the Rabbitohs mid-season in 2017 from Melbourne and will be looking to secure a spot in the top 17. Son of former Australia player Darren Britt. SAM BURGESS Born: December 14, 1988, Dewsbury, England Junior Club: Dewsbury Moor Position: Utility Forward Height: 196cm Weight: 116kg Rep Honours: 23 Tests England (2008-10, 2013, 2016-17), 2 Tests Great Britain (2007), World Cup (2013, 2017); NRL All Stars (2010) Previous Clubs: Bradford (2006-09)…

LEESON AH MAU Born: December 20, 1989, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Otahuhu Leopards Position: Prop Height: 185cm Weight: 111kg Rep Honours: 16 Tests Samoa (2013-17), World Cup (2013, 2017), Four Nations (2014) Previous Clubs: North Qld (2010- 11), Warriors (2009) First Grade Debut: Warriors v Parramatta, Mt Smart Stadium, 14/03/2009 (Rd 1) Club FG Debut: v Newcastle, Hunter Stadium, 01/03/2012 (Rd 1) Personal note: Leeson was awarded the Dragons’ Player of the Year in 2015. He played in all four of Samoa’s 2017 Rugby League World Cup games. MITCHELL ALLGOOD Born: April 27, 1989, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Brothers Penrith Position: Prop Height: 194cm Weight: 106kg Rep Honours: City Origin (2012) Previous Clubs: Wakefifield (2017), Hull KR (2015-16), Parramatta (2011-14) First Grade Debut: Parramatta v Warriors, Eden Park, 12/03/2011 (Rd…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: MP1 Car Park, Allianz Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, NSW 2021 Postal: PO Box 693, Paddington NSW, 2021 Telephone: (02) 8063 3800 Fax: (02) 8063 3810 Sponsor: Steggles Established: 1908 Premierships: 13 (1911, 1912, 1913, 1923, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1945, 1974, 1975, 2002, 2013) Email: receptionfootball@sydneyroosters.com.au Internet: roosters.com.au Facebook: officialsydneyroosters Twitter: @sydneyroosters Instagram: @sydneyroosters Leagues Club: Easts Leagues Club, 93-97 Spring St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Home Ground: Allianz Stadium, Moore Park CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Nick Politis AM W: (02) 8063 3800 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Joe Kelly W: (02) 8063 3801 M: 0403 096 120 FIRST GRADE COACH: Trent Robinson W: (02) 8063 3800 FOOTBALL MANAGER: Lee Bennett W: (02) 8063 3863 M: 0419 204 981 MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER: Alexandra Phillips W: (02) 8063 3834 M: 0437…

BUNTY AFOA Pronunciation: Ar-for-ah Born: August 20, 1996, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Pt Chevalier Pirates Position: Prop/Second Row Height: 188cm Weight: 101kg Rep Honours: 5 Tests Samoa (2016-17), World Cup (2017) Club & First Grade Debut: v Gold Coast, Mt Smart Stadium, 02/07/2016 (Rd 17) Personal Note: Birth name is Iulio but known as ‘Bunty’. Became a first-grade regular in 2017, making 17 appearances and winning the club’s NRL Rookie of the Year accolade. GERARD BEALE Born: July 18, 1990, Brisbane, Qld Junior Club: Logan Brothers Position: Centre/Wing/Fullback Height: 181cm Weight: 92kg Rep Honours: 11 Tests NZ (’11- 17), WC (’17), Four Nats (’11, ’14, ’16) Previous Clubs: Cronulla (’15-17), St George Illawarra (’13- 14), Brisbane (’09-12) First Grade Debut: Brisbane v Manly, Suncorp Stadium, 10/05/09 (Rd 9) Club FG Debut: Yet…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: Concord Oval, Loftus St, Concord NSW 2137 Postal: PO Box 169, North Strathfield, NSW 2137 Telephone: (02) 8741 3300 Fax: (02) 9715 6574 Sponsor: Brydens Lawyers Established: 2000 Premierships: 1 (2005); Balmain 11 (1915-17, 1919-20, 1924, 1939, 1944, 1946-47, 1969), Western Suburbs 4 (1930, 1934, 1948, 1952) Email: reception@weststigers.com.au Internet: weststigers.com.au Facebook: WestsTigers Twitter: @WestsTigers Instagram: @nrl_weststigers Leagues Club: Wests Ashfield (02) 8752 2000, Tigers Five Dock/Tigers Sydney Markets (02) 87893600 Home Ground: ANZ (02) 8765 2800, Campbelltown Sports (02) 8741 3300, Leichhardt (02) 8741 3300 CONTACTS CHAIR: Marina Go M: 0411 758 418 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Justin Pascoe W: (02) 8741 3300 M: 0424 770 959 FIRST GRADE COACH: Ivan Cleary W: (02) 8741 3300 GENERAL MANAGER FOOTBALL: Kelly Egan W: (02) 8741 3300 M: 0437 338…

AUSTRALIA RUGBY LEAGUE CENTRAL Driver Avenue Moore Park NSW 2021 Locked Bag 5000, Paddington NSW 2021 Phone: (02) 9359 8500 Email: reception@nrl.com.au Website: nrl.com NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE MEDIA CONTACTS Head of Media & Communications: Peter Grimshaw (02) 9359 8654, 0429 019 223 Media Manager: Glenn Jackson (02) 9359 8520, 0402 048 868 Public Relations Manager: Tom Gallimore 0427 936 198 PARTICIPATION AND GAME DEVELOPMENT General Manager, National Participation and Development: Luke Ellis lellis@nrl.com.au National Game Development Manager: John Wilson jwilson@nrl.com.au Senior Manager, Participation Strategy, Education and Projects: James Hinchey jhinchey@nrl.com.au Digital Services Manager, Participation and Game Development: Andrew Banasik abanasik@nrl.com.au Operations Manager, Participation and Game Development: Maria Arthur marthur@nrl.com.au NEW SOUTH WALES RUGBY LEAGUE 6 Herb Elliott Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127 PO Box 584, Sydney Markets NSW 2129 Phone:…

TEAM MILESTONES Brisbane will play their 250th game at Suncorp Stadium in Round 2 (v North Queensland). Manly require two wins to reach 900 victories at premiership level since 1947. Newcastle require 111 points to reach 15,000 points scored in the club’s history. The Sydney Roosters require 19 tries to reach 7,000 tries in the club’s history. Canberra will play their 900th game in the club’s history in Round 6 (v Parramatta at GIO Stadium). South Sydney will play their 150th game at ANZ Stadium in Round 10 (v St George Illawarra). Wests Tigers require eight wins for 200 victories in the history of the joint venture club. St George Illawarra will play their 500th game in Round 18 (v Wests Tigers at UOW Jubilee Oval). Canberra require 569 points…

Round 1 Brisbane d Cronulla-Sutherland (26-18) at Southern Cross Group Stadium Melbourne d Canterbury-Bankstown (12-6) at Belmore Sports Ground Wests Tigers d South Sydney (34-18) at ANZ Stadium St George Illawarra d Penrith (42-10) at UOW Jubilee Oval North Queensland d Canberra (20-16) at 1300SMILES Stadium Sydney Roosters d Gold Coast (32-18) at Cbus Super Stadium Warriors d Newcastle (26-22) at Mt Smart Stadium Parramatta d Manly Warringah (20-12) at Lottoland Round 2 Sydney Roosters d Canterbury-Bankstown (28-24) at Allianz Stadium Melbourne d Warriors (26-10) at Mt Smart Stadium North Queensland d Brisbane (21-20) at Suncorp Stadium Newcastle d Gold Coast (34-26) at McDonald Jones Stadium South Sydney d Manly Warringah (38-18) at Lottoland Cronulla-Sutherland d Canberra (42-16) at GIO Stadium Penrith d Wests Tigers (36-2) at Campbelltown Stadium Parramatta…

INTRUST SUPER PREMIERSHIP (NSW) 2017 competing teams: Blacktown, Canterbury, Illawarra, Mounties, Newcastle, Newtown, North Sydney, Penrith, Warriors, Wentworthville, Wests Tigers, Wyong. New South Wales Cup Champions 1998-2017 PRESIDENT’S CUP 1998 Canterbury FIRST DIVISION 1999 Parramatta 2000 Bulldogs 2001 St George lllawarra 2002 Bulldogs PREMIER LEAGUE 2003 Canberra 2004 Sydney Roosters 2005 Parramatta 2006 Parramatta 2007 Parramatta NSW CUP 2008 Wentworthville 2009 Bankstown 2010 Canterbury 2011 Canterbury 2012 Newtown 2013 Cronulla 2014 Penrith 2015 Newcastle 2016 Illawarra 2017 Penrith RON MASSEY CUP 2017 competing teams: Auburn, Blacktown, Cabramatta, Concord-Burwood-Glebe, Guildford, Hills District, Mounties, St Marys, Wentworthville, Western Suburbs. Ron Massey Cup* Champions 1998-2017 1998 Wentworthville 1999 Wentworthville 2000 Ryde-Eastwood 2001 St Marys 2002 Sydney Bulls 2003 The Entrance 2004 Sydney Bulls 2005 Windsor 2006 Sydney Bulls 2007 The Entrance 2008 Windsor…

2011 NRL ALL STARS 28 (P Gallen, S Kenny-Dowall, A Uate, B Morris, J Dugan tries; B Marshall 2, K Gidley, C Smith goals) d. INDIGENOUS ALL STARS 12 (N Merritt, B Barba tries; S Prince, J Thurston goals) at Skilled Park. Half-time: NRL All Stars 22-6 Crowd: 25,843 Scrums: Indigenous All Stars 12-7 Penalties: 6-all Sin Bin: Nil Sent Off: Nil Goalkickers: S Prince (Indigenous All Stars) 1 from 1, J Thurston (Indigenous All Stars) 1 from 1, K Gidley (NRL All Stars) 1 from 1, B Marshall (NRL All Stars) 2 from 2, C Smith (NRL All Stars) 1 from 2 INDIGENOUS ALL STARS: M Bowen, N Merritt, W Tonga, B Champion, J Yow Yeh, S Prince, J Thurston (c), T Learoyd-Lahrs, T Waddell, G Rose, C Paterson,…

Brisbane Broncos Year Entered Premiership: 1988 First Match: March 6, 1988 – Won 44-10 v Manly, Lang Park Home Ground: Suncorp Stadium Capacity: 52,500 First Grade Titles: 6 – 1992-93, 1997-98, 2000, 2006 Runners-up: 1 – 2015 Minor Premierships: 4 – 1992, 1997-98, 2000 Top Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) ANZ Stadium (Qld): 58,593 Rd 22, 1993 v St George 57,212 Rd 12, 1993 v Gold Coast 54,751 Rd 17, 1993 v Canterbury Suncorp Stadium: 50,859 Rd 26, 2011 v Manly 50,612 Rd 3, 2008 v North Queensland 50,416 Rd 1, 2007 v North Queensland Most First Grade Games for the Club 355 Darren Lockyer 1995-2011 347 Corey Parker 2001-2016 279 Sam Thaiday 2003-2017 274 Michael Hancock 1988-2000 258 Allan Langer 1988-1999, 2002 255 Andrew Gee 1989-1999, 2002-2003 254 Shane…

Canberra Raiders Year Entered Premiership: 1982 First Match: February 27, 1982 – Lost 37-7 v South Sydney, Redfern Oval Home Ground: GIO Stadium Canberra (formerly known as Bruce Stadium and Canberra Stadium) Capacity: 25,011 First Grade Titles: 3 – 1989-90, 1994 Runners-up: 2 – 1987, 1991 Minor Premierships: 1 – 1990 Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 25,253 Rd 21, 1994 v Western Suburbs 24,801 Rd 19, 1993 v Brisbane 24,781 Rd 10, 1995 v Manly 24,460 Rd 22, 1991 v St George 23,775 Rd 13, 1994 v Brisbane Most First Grade Games for the Club 318 Jason Croker 1991-2006 244 Laurie Daley 1987-2000 233 Simon Woolford 1994-2006 228 Steve Walters 1986-1996 225 Ruben Wiki 1993-2004 220 Alan Tongue 2000-2011 213 Jarrod Croker 2009-2017 204 Chris O’Sullivan 1982-1990, 1992…

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Year Entered Premiership: 1935 (Known as Sydney Bulldogs 1995, Bulldogs 2000-09) First Match: April 25, 1935 – Lost 5-20 v North Sydney, North Sydney Oval Home Ground: ANZ Stadium Capacity: 83,500 First Grade Titles: 8 – 1938, 1942, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 2004 Minor Premierships: 7 – 1938, 1942, 1947, 1984, 1993-94, 2012 Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 51,686 Rd 4, 2013 v South Sydney 41,835 Rd 25, 2009 v Warriors 40,523 Rd 5, 2015 v South Sydney 37,773 Rd 10, 2010 v St George Illawarra 36,526 Rd 4, 2008 v Sydney Roosters Most First Grade Games for the Club 317 Hazem El Masri 1996-2009 272 Steve Mortimer 1976-1988 262 Terry Lamb 1984-1996 245 Steve Folkes 1978-1989, 1991 230 Chris Anderson 1971-1984 225 Luke Patten…

JAYDEN BRAILEY Born: April 9, 1996, Hurstville, NSW Junior Club: Aquinas Colts Position: Hooker Height: 179cm Weight: 88kg Rep Honours: Australian Schoolboys (2014) Club & First Grade Debut: v Brisbane, Southern Cross Group Stadium, 02/03/2017 (Rd 1) Personal note: Jayden enjoyed an outstanding rookie season in 2017, playing 19 games during the year. A local junior who has come through the Sharks’ system. KURT CAPEWELL Born: July 12, 1993, Charleville, Qld Junior Club: Charleville/North Ipswich Jets Position: Second Row/Centre Height: 189cm Weight: 98kg Rep Honours: Nil Club & First Grade Debut: v Penrith, Pepper Stadium, 10/07/2016 (Rd 18) Personal note: Kurt joined the Sharks in 2016 after being a member of the Queensland Cup winning Ipswich Jets side in 2015. He is the cousin of former NRL player Luke Capewell.…

MORGAN BOYLE Born: July 17, 1996, Bega, NSW Junior Club: Cobargo Position: Prop/Second Row Height: 194cm Weight: 111kg Rep Honours: Nil Club & First Grade Debut: v Canberra, Cbus Super Stadium, 08/04/2017 (Rd 6) Personal note: The ‘big cheese’ had a breakout year in 2017, debuting early in the year and going on to play 15 games. Will be hopeful of a bench spot in 2018. A proud country boy who loves heading home whenever he can. BRYCE CARTWRIGHT Born: November 15, 1994, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: St Marys Position: Second Row Height: 192cm Weight: 107kg Rep Honours: City Origin (2016-17) Previous Clubs: Penrith (2014-17) First Grade Debut: Penrith v Parramatta, Sportingbet Stadium, 30/05/2014 (Rd 12) Club FG Debut: Yet to play for the Titans Personal note: Bryce was a…

LEWIS BROWN Born: October 3, 1986, Christchurch, NZ Junior Club: Riccarton Position: Second Row/Centre/ Hooker Height: 179cm Weight: 95kg Rep Honours: 15 Tests NZ (2011, 2014-16), Four Nations (2011, 2014, 2016) Prev Clubs: Penrith (2013-15), Warriors (2009-12) FG Debut: Warriors v St George Illawarra, WIN, 03/05/09 (Rd 8) Club FG Debut: v Canterbury, Brookvale, 04/03/16 (Rd 1) Personal note: Lewis is a big collector of sneakers. His favourite movie is Friday and he is known to his team-mates as ‘The Breev’. ADDIN FONUA-BLAKE Born: November 6, 1995, Meadowbank, NSW Junior Club: Mascot Jets Position: Prop Height: 189cm Weight: 118kg Rep Honours: 1 Test New Zealand (2017), 1 Test Tonga (2017), World Cup (2017) Club & First Grade Debut: v Parramatta, Brookvale Oval, 14/04/2016 (Rd 7) Personal note: A popular character…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: 60 Olympic Blvd, Melbourne, VIC 3001 Postal: PO Box 155, Richmond, VIC 3121 Telephone: 1300 786 767 Fax: (03) 8412 4999 Sponsor: Crown Resorts Established: 1998 Premierships: 3 (1999, 2012, 2017) Email: info@melbournestorm.com.au Internet: melbournestorm.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/MelbStormRLC Twitter: @storm Instagram: @storm Home Ground: AAMI Park CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Bart Campbell W: (03) 8412 4904 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Dave Donaghy W: (03) 8412 4904 M: 0477 777 270 FIRST GRADE COACH: Craig Bellamy W: (03) 8412 4900 FOOTBALL DIRECTOR: Frank Ponissi W: (03) 8412 4921 M: 0400 040 574 DIRECTOR – COMMERCIAL: Ben Dunn W: (03) 8412 4908 DIRECTOR – CONSUMER BUSINESS & ENGAGEMENT: Daniel Giese W: (03) 8412 4932 HEAD OF MEDIA & CORPORATE AFFAIRS: Sarah Kalaja W: (03) 8412 4933 M: 0413 432 216 COACH CRAIG BELLAMY Born:…

Melbourne Storm Year Entered Premiership: 1998 First Match: March 14, 1998 won 14-12 v Illawarra, WIN Stadium Home Ground: AAMI Park Capacity: 30,050 First Grade Titles: 3 – 1999, 2012, 2017 Runners-up: 3 – 2006, 2008, 2016 Minor Premierships: 3 – 2011, 2016, 2017 Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 28,716 Rd 8, 2014 v Warriors (AAMI Park) 25,480 Rd 7, 2013 v Warriors (AAMI Park) 25,480 Rd 4, 2010 v St George Illawarra (Etihad Stadium) 24,135 Rd 26, 2016 v Cronulla (AAMI Park) 24,081 Rd 24, 2011 v St George Illawarra (AAMI Park) Most First Grade Games for the Club 358 Cameron Smith 2002-2017 323 Cooper Cronk 2004-2017 299 Billy Slater 2003-2017 262 Matt Geyer 1998-2008 245 Ryan Hoffman 2003-2010, 2012-2014 182 Jesse Bromwich 2010-2017 179 Kevin Proctor…

Newcastle Knights Year Entered Premiership: 1988 First Match: March 5, 1988 – Lost 4-28 v Parramatta, Newcastle International Sports Centre Home Ground: McDonald Jones Stadium Capacity: 33,000 First Grade Titles: 2 – 1997, 2001 Runners-up: Nil Minor Premierships: Nil Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 32,642 Rd 17, 1995 v Manly 32,217 Rd 22, 1990 v Balmain 30,729 Rd 26, 2011 v South Sydney 30,251 Rd 12, 1994 v St George 30,220 Rd 6, 1988 v Brisbane Most First Grade Games for the Club 257 Danny Buderus 1997-2008, 2012-2013 251 Kurt Gidley 2001-2015 249 Andrew Johns 1993-2007 229 Tony Butterfield 1988-2000 223 Robbie O’Davis 1992-2004 221 Matthew Gidley 1996-2006 216 Steve Simpson 1999-2010 211 Jarrod Mullen 2006-2016 190 Bill Peden 1994-2002 188 Marc Glanville 1988-1997 Most Tries in a…

North Queensland Cowboys Year Entered Premiership: 1995 First Match: March 11, 1995 – Lost 16 - 32 v Canterbury at Stockland Stadium Home Ground: 1300SMILES Stadium Capacity: 26,500 First Grade Titles: 1 – 2015 Runners-up: 2 – 2005, 2017 Minor Premierships: Nil Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 1300SMILES Stadium: 30,302 Rd 8, 1999 v Brisbane 30,250 Rd 22, 1998 v Brisbane 30,122 Rd 6, 1997 v Brisbane 27,643 Rd 6, 2000 v Brisbane 27,096 Rd 16, 1996 v South Sydney Most First Grade Games for the Club 270 Matthew Bowen 2001-2013 270 Johnathan Thurston 2005-2017 233 Matthew Scott 2004-2017 219 Aaron Payne 2002-2012 206 Scott Bolton 2007-2017 203 Paul Bowman 1995-2007 185 Gavin Cooper 2006-2017 170 James Tamou 2009-2016 Most Tries in a Match 4 Ray Mercy v…

Parramatta Eels Year Entered Premiership: 1947 First Match: April 12, 1947 – Lost 12-34 v Newtown, Parramatta Oval Home Ground: ANZ Stadium Capacity: 83,500 First Grade Titles: 4 – 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986 Runners-Up: 5 – 1976-77, 1984, 2001, 2009 Minor Premierships: 5 – 1977, 1982, 1896, 2001, 2005 Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 50,668 Rd 7, 2014 v Wests Tigers (ANZ Stadium) 45,863 Rd 26, 2012 v St George Illawarra (ANZ Stadium) 35,510 Rd 5, 2015 v Wests Tigers (ANZ Stadium) 31,991 Rd 8, 2010 v Canterbury (ANZ Stadium) 30,687 Rd 6, 2011 v Canterbury (ANZ Stadium) Most First Grade Games for the Club 330 Nathan Hindmarsh 1998-2012 265 Brett Kenny 1980-1993 264 Luke Burt 1999-2012 259 Ray Price 1976-1986 259 Nathan Cayless 1997-2010 227 Peter Sterling…

South Sydney Rabbitohs Year Entered Premiership: 1908-1999 Re-entered Premiership: 2002 First Match: April 20, 1908 – Won 11-7 v North Sydney, Birchgrove Oval Home Ground: ANZ Stadium Capacity: 83,500 First Grade Titles: 21 – 1908-09, 1914, 1918, 1925-29, 1931-32, 1950-51, 1953-55, 1967-68, 1970-71, 2014 Runners-up: 13 – 1910, 1916-17, 1920, 1923-24, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1949, 1952, 1965, 1969 Minor Premierships: 17 – 1908-09, 14, 18, 25-7, 29, 32, 49-51, 53, 68-70, 89 Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 59,708 Rd 26, 2013 v Sydney Roosters (ANZ Stadium) 43,255 Rd 7, 2014 v Canterbury (ANZ Stadium) 38,192 Rd 4, 2016 v Canterbury (ANZ Stadium) 35,316 Rd 1, 2002 v Sydney Roosters (Aussie Stadium) 35,221 Rd 6, 2012 v Canterbury (ANZ Stadium) Most First Grade Games for the Club 282 John…

JACKSON FORD Born: February 17, 1998, Shellharbour, NSW Junior Club: Gerringong Lions Position: Second Row Height: 187cm Weight: 95kg Club & First Grade Debut: Yet to make NRL debut Personal note: This local Gerringong junior was named the club’s Under-20s Player of the Year in 2017 despite not being selected to play for the first six games of the season. STEVEN MARSTERS Born: October 19, 1999, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Thirroul Butchers/Mt Wellington Warriors Position: Fullback Height: 183cm Weight: 98kg Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis (2017) Club & First Grade Debut: Yet to make NRL debut Personal note: Steven was a mainstay in the 2017 Under-20s team and was rewarded for a great year with selection for the Junior Kiwis. JOE LOVODUA Pronunciation: Love-ah-do-ah Born: March 18, 1998, Fiji Junior Club: Hurstville United…

MITCHELL AUBUSSON Pronunciation: Or-bus-son Born: October 1, 1987, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Ballina Seagulls Position: Second Row/ Centre/Hooker Height: 185cm Weight: 96kg Rep Honours: Country Origin (2016, 2017); World All Stars (2017) Club & FG Debut: v South Sydney, Aussie Stadium, 19/03/2007 (Rd 1) Personal note: Mitch is currently the third most-capped Roosters player of all time, behind Roosters greats Luke Ricketson and Anthony Minichiello. Has held the position of club captain since 2017. LINDSAY COLLINS Born: April 17, 1996, Brisbane, Qld Junior Club: Brothers JRLFC Position: Prop Height: 194cm Weight: 106kg Rep Honours: Queensland Under-20s (2015) Club & First Grade Debut: v Canberra, GIO Stadium, 28/05/2017 (Rd 12) Personal note: The grandson of Kangaroos great Lionel Williamson, Lindsay is an apprentice carpenter who also likes getting out on the…

2018 Draw 2017 Match Records 2016 Match Records TICKET PRICES PRE-PURCHASE/GAME DAY General Admission: Adult $29/$39, Concession $20/$30, Junior $15/$25, Family $40/$73 Category 1: Adult $60/$70, Concession $40/$50, Junior $29/$39, Family $149/$169 TICKETED MEMBERSHIP General Admission (Bronze): Adult $149, Concession $130, Junior $100, Family $420 Category 1 (Gold): Adult $410, Concession $310, Junior $280, Family $988 (Valid concessions: Aged, Invalid, Disability, TPI and War Veterans pension card holders, children 16 years of age and under or full-time students of a recognised institution).…

SAM COOK Born: August 1, 1993, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Northcote Tigers Position: Hooker/Five-Eighth Height: 180cm Weight: 92kg Rep Honours: NZ Maori Residents (2015) Club & First Grade Debut: Yet to make NRL debut Personal note: Sam launched his 2017 campaign with selection for the Warriors’ NRL Nines campaign. He missed just one game, helping the club’s ISP side into the finals. JUNIOR PAUGA Pronunciation: Porng-ar Born: February 3, 1996, Auckland, NZ Junior Club: Glenora Bears Position: Centre/Wing/Fullback Height: 185cm Weight: 85kg Rep Honours: NZ Secondary Schools (2014) Club & First Grade Debut: Yet to make NRL debut Personal note: Graduating from NYC football, Junior was ever-present for the ISP side in 2017 scoring 13 tries. His season ended cruelly with ACL injury in the team’s final game. PAT SIPLEY Born: June…

LUKE BROOKS Born: December 21, 1994, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Holy Cross Rhinos/ Leichhardt Wanderers Position: Halfback Height: 180cm Weight: 88kg Rep Honours: NRL All Stars (2015); NSW Under-20s (2013) Club & First Grade Debut: v St George Illawarra, SCG, 24/08/2013 (Rd 24) Personal note: Luke continued his strong development in 2017 and enjoyed a good combination with Tui Lolohea to end the year. He will also likely play his 100th NRL game in 2018. MATT EISENHUTH Pronunciation: Eyes-en-hooth Born: August 20, 1992, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Wentworthville Magpies Position: Lock/Second Row Height: 197cm Weight: 110kg Rep Honours: Australian Schoolboys (2010) Club & First Grade Debut: v Cronulla, Southern Cross Group Stadium, 17/06/2017 (Rd 15) Personal note: Matt made his NRL debut in 2017 after a long road to first-grade…

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NEW SOUTH WALES RECORDS Most Appearances Brad Fittler 31 Andrew Ettingshausen 27 Paul Gallen 24 Most Tries (Career) Michael O’Connor 11 Jarryd Hayne 11 Most Tries in a Match Chris Anderson 3 (Lang Park, June 28, 1983); Ryan Girdler 3 (Stadium Australia, June 7, 2000); Matt King 3 (Suncorp Stadium, July 6, 2005) Most Goals (Career) Michael O’Connor 42 Most Goals in a Match Ryan Girdler 10 (Stadium Australia, June 7, 2000) Most Points (Career) Michael O’Connor 129 (11 tries, 42 goals, 1 field goal) Most Points in a Match Ryan Girdler 32 (3 tries, 10 goals) Stadium Australia, June 7, 2000 Biggest Win 56-16 – Stadium Australia, June 7, 2000 Worst Defeat 52-6 – Suncorp Stadium, July 8, 2015 Most Man-of-the-Match Awards 4 Andrew Johns (1996, 2002-03, 2005) 4…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: 81 Fulcher Road, Red Hill, Qld 4059 Postal: Locked Bag 3005, Paddington, Qld 4064 Telephone: (07) 3858 9111 Fax: (07) 3858 9112 Sponsor: NRMA Insurance Established: 1988 Premierships: 1992-93, 1997 (Super League), 1998, 2000, 2006 Email: info@broncos.com.au Internet: broncos.com.au Facebook: brisbanebroncos Twitter: @brisbanebroncos Instagram: brisbanebroncos Home Ground: Suncorp Stadium CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Karl Morris W: (07) 3858 9101 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Paul White W: (07) 3858 9101 GM FOOTBALL OPERATIONS: Scott Czislowski M: 0422 126 602 COMMERCIAL MANAGER: Dan Glass M: 0417 672 379 GM COMMUNICATIONS: Steele Tallon M: 0403 346 092 MEDIA MANAGER: Trad McLean M: 0412 809 106 COACH WAYNE BENNETT Born: January 1, 1950 Appointed: 2012 Prev Appts: Ipswich (’76), Brisbane Souths (’77-79, ’84-85), Brothers (’80-82), Canberra (’87), Brisbane (’88-08), St George Illawarra (’09-11), Newcastle (’12-13)…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: 2 Eade St, Bruce, ACT, 2617 Postal: PO Box 3315, Belconnen Business Centre, 2617 Telephone: (02) 6253 3515 Fax: (02) 6253 3546 Sponsor: Huawei Technologies Established: 1982 Premierships: 3 (1989, 1990, 1994) Email: reception@raiders.com.au Internet: raiders.com.au Facebook: raiderscanberra Twitter: @raiderscanberra Instagram: @raiderscanberra Leagues Club: Queanbeyan Leagues Club Home Ground: GIO Stadium CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Dr Allan Hawke M: 0416 049 054 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Don Furner W: (02) 6253 3515 M: 0400 773 373 FIRST GRADE COACH: Ricky Stuart W: (02) 6253 3515 FOOTBALL MANAGER: Matt Ford W: (02) 6253 3515 M: 0400 757 031 COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING MANAGER: Jason Mathie W: (02) 6253 3515 M: 0406 304 763 MEDIA MANAGER: Ben Pollack W: (02) 6253 3515 M: 0400 328 424 MEMBERSHIPS: Angela Denton W: (02) 6253 3515 M:…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: Belmore Sports Ground, Edison Lane, Belmore, NSW 2192 Postal: PO Box 123, Belmore, NSW 2192 Telephone: (02) 9789 8000 Fax: (02) 9789 8001 Sponsor: Kia Established: 1935 Premierships: 8 (1938, 1942, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 2004) Email: info@bulldogs.com.au Internet: bulldogs.com.au Facebook: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Twitter: @NRL_Bulldogs Instagram: NRL_Bulldogs Leagues Club: Canterbury League Club (26 Bridge Rd, Belmore) Home Ground: ANZ Stadium CONTACTS CHAIRPERSON: Lynne Anderson W: (02) 9789 8000 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Andrew Hill W: (02) 9789 8000 M: 0412 849 348 FIRST GRADE COACH: Dean Pay W: (02) 9789 8000 M: 0448 840 038 FOOTBALL MANAGER: Andrew Farrar W: (02) 9789 8000 M: 0412 320 180 MARKETING: Fayssal Sari W: (02) 9789 8000 M: 0423 006 569 MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS: David Townsend W: (02) 9789 8099 M:…

2018 Draw 2017 Match Records 2016 Match Records TICKET PRICES PRE-PURCHASE/GAME DAY General Admission (range): Adult $25.30/$30, Concession $15.30/$20, Junior $10.20/15, Family (2A+2J) $51/$60 Category 1: Adult $51/$60, Concession $35.70/$45, Junior $30.60/$40, Family (2A+2J)$101.95/$120 Category 2: Adult $35.70/$45, Concession $25.50/$35, Junior $15.30/$25, Family (2A+2J) $76.50/$110 TICKETED MEMBERSHIP (Full Season*) General Admission: Adult $145, Concession $100, Junior $60, Family (2A+2J) $350 Category 1: Adult $400, Concession $275, Junior $170, Family (2A+2J) $965 *Full season membership includes 9 ANZ Stadium home games, 3 ANZ Stadium away games and 2 Belmore Sports Ground home games. (Valid Concessions: Department of Social Security card or current full-time student card. A junior is defined as any child aged 12 and under at 01/01/2018.)…

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Year Entered Premiership: 1967 First Match: April 2, 1967 – Won 11-5 v Eastern Suburbs, Sydney Sports Ground Home Ground: Southern Cross Group Stadium Capacity: 22,000 First Grade Titles: 1 – 2016 Runners-up: 3 – 1973, 1978, 1997* Minor Premierships: 2 – 1988, 1999 Top 5 Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) 22,302 Rd 8, 2004 v St George Illawarra 22,279 Rd 8, 1999 v St George Illawarra 21,380 Rd 6, 2012 v St George Illawarra 21,017 Rd 25, 2000 v Parramatta 20,793 Rd 6, 1999 v Canterbury Most First Grade Games for the Club 328 Andrew Ettingshausen 1983-2000 304 Paul Gallen 2001-2017 232 David Peachey 1994-2005 223 Mitch Healey 1989-2000 216 Dane Sorensen 1977-1983,1985-1989 212 Danny Lee 1988-1998 210 Greg Pierce 1969-1980 202 Steve Rogers 1973-1982, 1985 188…

Gold Coast Titans Year Entered Premiership: 2007 First Match: March 18, 2007 – Lost 18-20 v St George Illawarra, Suncorp Stadium Home Ground: Cbus Super Stadium Capacity: 27,480 First Grade Titles: Nil Top Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) Suncorp Stadium: 47,686 Rd 5, 2007 v Brisbane 42,030 Rd 1, 2007 v St George Illawarra Cbus Super Stadium: 27,176 Rd 6, 2008 v Brisbane 26,974 Rd 1, 2008 v North Queensland 26,453 Rd 16, 2008 v St George Illawarra 26,336 Rd 20, 2009 v Brisbane 26,197 Rd 19, 2010 v Brisbane Most First Grade Games for the Club 173 Mark Minichiello 2007-2014 156 William Zillman 2009-2017 150 Luke Bailey 2007-2014 147 David Mead 2009-2016 129 Greg Bird 2010-2016 124 Scott Prince 2007-2012 118 Kevin Gordon 2009-2015 117 Ashley Harrison 2008-2014 117…

SEA EAGLES 2018 PLAYER PROFILES JONATHAN WRIGHT Born: March 8, 1987, Gilgandra, NSW Junior Club: Northern Lake Warriors Position: Centre/Wing Height: 187cm Weight: 102kg Rep Honours: Nil Prev Clubs: Warriors (2015-16), Cronulla (2013-14), Canterbury (2011-12), Parramatta (2009-10) FG Debut: Parramatta v Newcastle, Energy Australia Stadium, 07/06/09 (Rd 13) Club FG Debut: Yet to play for the Sea Eagles Personal note: ‘Jono’ lists his all-time favourite singer as Michael Jackson. His favourite movie is The Shawshank Redemption. TOM WRIGHT Born: July 21, 1997, Randwick, NSW Junior Club: Clovelly Crocodiles/ La Perouse Panthers Position: Five-Eighth/Fullback Height: 186cm Weight: 90kg Rep Honours: Nil Club & First Grade Debut: Yet to make NRL debut Personal note: Tom enjoys listening to songs from Chris Brown. He also is a big fan of actor Will Ferrell…

JOSH ADDO-CARR Born: July 28, 1995, Blacktown, NSW Junior Club: Doonside JRLC Position: Wing Height: 183cm Weight: 88kg Rep Honours: City Origin (2017) Previous Clubs: Wests Tigers (2016) First Grade Debut: Wests Tigers v Melbourne, Leichhardt Oval, 17/04/2016 (Rd 7) Club FG Debut: v Canterbury, Belmore Sports Ground, 03/03/2017 (Rd 1) Personal note: With 23 tries to his name, Josh finished the year as the NRL’s leading tryscorer alongside wing partner Suliasi Vunivalu. He was one of only two Storm players to feature in every game in 2017. CHEYSE BLAIR Born: January 18, 1992, Tweed Heads, NSW Junior Club: Bilambil Jets Position: Centre/Wing Height: 194cm Weight: 102kg Rep Honours: Country Origin (2017) Previous Clubs: Manly (2014-15), Parramatta (2012-13) FG Debut: Parramatta v Brisbane, P’matta Stadium, 02/03/12 (Rd 1) Club FG…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: 32 Industrial Drive, Mayfield NSW 2304 Postal: PO Box 152, Wickham 2293 Telephone: 02 4028 9100 Fax: 02 4028 9199 Sponsor: nib Established: 1988 Premierships: 2 (1997, 2001) Email: media@newcastleknights.com.au Internet: newcastleknights.com.au Facebook: NRLKnights Instagram: @NRLKnights Home Ground: McDonald Jones Stadium CONTACTS CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Philip Gardner W: (02) 4935 1168 FIRST GRADE COACH: Nathan Brown W: (02) 4028 9130 GENERAL MANAGER – FOOTBALL: Darren Mooney M: 0411 565 854 GENERAL MANAGER – MEDIA: Tara White M: 0403 033 625 ISP COACH: Simon Woolford M: 0403 518 851 JERSEY FLEGG COACH: Todd Lowrie M: 0427 164 597 COACH NATHAN BROWN Born: July 31, 1973 Appointed Position: 2016 Previous Appointments: St George Illawarra Coach (2003-08), Huddersfield Coach (2009-12), St Helens Coach (2013-14) Playing Record: 171 First Grade Games; 120…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: Golf Links Drive, Kirwan, Qld, 4817 Postal: PO Box 577, Thuringowa Central, Qld, 4817 Telephone: (07) 4773 0700 Fax: (07) 4723 2595 Sponsor: Toyota and the North Queensland Toyota Dealers Established: 1995 Premierships: 1 (2015) Email: cowboys@cowboys.com.au Internet: cowboys.com.au Facebook: nqcowboys Twitter: @cowboys Instagram: @nqcowboys Leagues Club: Cowboys Leagues Club, Flinders St, Townsville, Qld, 4810 Home Ground: 1300SMILES Stadium, Golf Links Drive, Kirwan, Qld, 4817 CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Laurence Lancini CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Greg Tonner W: (07) 4773 0738 FIRST GRADE COACH: Paul Green W: (07) 4773 0700 FOOTBALL MANAGER: Peter Parr W: (07) 4773 0761 M: 0419 721 583 MARKETING MANAGER: Jacqui James-Eggins W: (07) 4773 0732 M: 0412 636 621 MEDIA MANAGER: Clayton Smales W: (07) 4773 0720 M: 0427 785 060 UNDER-20s COACH: Aaron Payne W:…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: 2 Eels Place, Parramatta NSW 2150 Postal: PO Box 2666 North Parramatta NSW 2150 Telephone: (02) 8843 0300 Fax: (02) 8843 0318 Sponsor: Aland Developments Established: 1947 Premierships: 4 (1981, 1982, 1983, 1986) Email: eelsmedia@parraeels.com.au Internet: parraeels.com.au Facebook: TheParraEels Twitter: @TheParraEels Instagram: @TheParraEels Leagues Club: Parramatta Leagues Club Home Ground: ANZ Stadium, TIO Stadium (Darwin) CONTACTS To contact executives or coaches, please get in touch with our Communication Department: HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND: Josh Drayton M: 0412 952 883 CHAIRMAN: Max Donnelly CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Bernie Gurr FIRST GRADE COACH: Brad Arthur FOOTBALL MANAGER: Craig Sultana M: 0412 051 925 MARKETING MANAGER: Sarah Young M: 0421 875 285 MEDIA MANAGER: Tamara Jawad M: 0405 463 045 COACH BRAD ARTHUR Born: May 21, 1974 Appointed Position: 2014 Previous…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: Glad Group Panthers Rugby League Academy, 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith, NSW 2750 Telephone: (02) 4720 9100 Fax: (02) 4720 9111 Sponsor: OAK, Tooheys, Hertz, Allam Property Group, Westfund Health Insurance, Classic Sportswear, Hostplus, ESQ Established: 1967 Premierships: 2 (1991, 2003) Email: rugbyleague@panthers.com.au Internet: penrithpanthers.com.au Facebook: /penrithpanthers Twitter: @penrithpanthers Instagram: @penrithpanthers Leagues Club: Panthers Penrith Leagues Club Home Ground: Panthers Stadium CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Dave O’Neill M: 0408166919 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Brian Fletcher W: (02) 4720 5690 FIRST GRADE COACH: Anthony Griffin W: (02) 4720 9133 FOOTBALL MANAGER: Jason Wrigley W: (02) 4720 9132 M: 0488 240 756 MEDIA MANAGER: Evan Sieff W: (02) 4720 9155 M: 0400 647 862 COACH ANTHONY GRIFFIN Born: August 26, 1966 Appointed Position: 2016 Previous Appointments: Brisbane (2011-14), Brisbane Toyota Cup (2008-09), Redcliffe Dolphins…

CLUB INFORMATION Address: Level 4, 265 Chalmers St, Redfern, NSW, 2016h Postal: Locked Bag 1, Redfern NSW 2016 Telephone: (02) 8306 9900 Fax: (02) 8306 9911 Sponsor: Home: Fujitsu General; Away: Crown Resorts Established: 1908 Premierships: 21 (1908-09, 1914, 1918, 1925-29, 1931-32, 1950-51, 1953-55, 1967-68, 1970-71, 2014) Email: thumper@rabbitohs.com.au Internet: rabbitohs.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/southsydney Twitter: @ssfcrabbitohs Instagram: @ssfcrabbitohs Leagues Club: N/A Home Ground: ANZ Stadium CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Nicholas Pappas W: (02) 9223 8700 M: 0413 172 777 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Blake Solly W: (02) 8306 9900 M: 0499 722 494 GENERAL MANAGER OF FOOTBALL: Shane Richardson W: (02) 8306 9900 FIRST GRADE COACH: Anthony Seibold W: (02) 8306 9900 CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER: Shannon Donato W: (02) 8306 9900 MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER: Jeremy Monahan W: (02) 8306 9930 M: 0412 240…

CLUB INFORMATION Club: St George Illawarra Dragons Address: (S): 124 Princes Hwy, Kogarah NSW 2217 (W): 1 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500 Postal: (S): Locked Bag 1500, Ramsgate NSW 2217 (W): PO Box 900, Wollongong NSW 2520 Telephone: (S): 9587 1966 (W): 02 4225 8299 Fax: (S): 02 9588 9039 (W): 02 4227 3575 Sponsor: St.George Bank Established: 1921 Premierships: 1 St George Illawarra (2010); 15 St George (1941, 1949, 1956-66, 1977, 1979) Email: hothothot@dragons.com.au Internet: dragons.com.au Leagues Club: (S): St George Leagues 02 9587 1022 (W): Steelers Club 02 4227 2255 Home Ground: Jubilee Oval, Kogarah; WIN Stadium, Wollongong; Allianz Stadium; Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex, Mudgee CONTACTS CHAIRMAN: Brian Johnston W: (02) 9587 1966 CHIEF EXECUTIVE: Peter Doust W: (02) 9587 1966 NRL COACH: Paul McGregor W: (02)…

St George Illawarra Dragons Year Entered Premiership: 1999 First Match: March 6, 1999 – Lost 10-20 v Parramatta, Stadium Australia Home Grounds: UOW Jubilee Oval, WIN Stadium Capacity: 20,500 (UOW Jubilee Oval); 20,000 (WIN Stadium) First Grade Titles: 1 – 2010 Runners-up: 1 – 1999 Minor Premierships: 2 – 2009-10 Top Home Attendances (Non Finals Matches) All Time: 40,164 Rd 8, 2012 v Sydney Roosters (Allianz Stadium) WIN Jubilee Oval: 20,847 Rd 3, 2009 v Cronulla 19,892 Rd 12, 2011 v Wests Tigers 18,726 Rd 3, 2012 v Wests Tigers 19,319 Rd 8, 2011 v Parramatta 18,415 Rd 10, 2009 v Canterbury-Bankstown WIN Stadium: 19,512 Rd 21, 2005 v Sydney Roosters 19,051 Rd 20, 2007 v Bulldogs 18,980 Rd 21, 2011 v South Sydney 18,974 Rd 16, 2011 v Manly…

JOSHUA CURRAN Born: June 10, 1999, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Hills Bulls Position: Second Row/lock Height: 185cm Weight: 99kg Rep Honours: Nil Club & First Grade Debut: Yet to make NRL debut Personal note: The hard-working former Australian Schoolboy trained with the NRL squad throughout the pre-season and relished the opportunity to train alongside his favourite player, Roosters skipper Boyd Cordner. LACHLAN LAM Born: March 25, 1998, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: Clovelly Crocodiles Position: Five-Eighth Height: 178cm Weight: 84kg Rep Honours: 1 Test PNG (2017), World Cup (2017) Club & First Grade Debut: Yet to make NRL debut Personal note: The former Australian Schoolboy is a local junior and the son of former Roosters player Adrian Lam. BILLY SMITH Born: November 7, 1999, Sydney, NSW Junior Club: South Eastern Seagulls…

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