Under 10-1 was defeated by West Maitland 24-22 in the grand final.

Unfortunately for the Cessnock boys it was a hard lesson learnt that a grand final doesn’t come easy.  It was a close game and the team went try for try against a very determined West side.

A couple of disallowed tries didn’t help Cessnock’s cause.

The coaching staff congratulated the boys on a fantastic season.

Team members were: Caleb Garvie, Connor Campbell, Scott Delaney, Zack Fitzpatrick, William Garland, Thomas Kierce, Trey McCarty, Mayson Metcalf, Thomas Page, TJ Roe, Noah Rootes, Fletcher Sharpe and Sam Vernon.

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Cessnock’s Under 10-2 White were crowned premiers for 2014 after taking out the grand final 14-12 in a tough battle against Cessnock Under 10-2 Black.

Under 10-2 Black showed strong defence the whole game with both sides giving everything they had, resulting in a tense game that wasn’t decided until the last few minutes.

Under 10-2 White’s Lennox Vasilis was outstanding, organising play, and was rewarded accordingly with the man-of-the-match award. Jackson George and Jack Bultitude has huge games in support, both showing real toughness in the forwards, and Michael Funnell and Jesse Mewett had clever plays during the game.

A grand final win was a deserving reward for a team that has faced some obstacles during the year, and put in an effort week in, week out. Their parents and supporters could not have asked for any more.

Under 10-2 White team members were: Dylan Hill, Connor Rigby, Jesse Mewett, Jaydon Wilson, Slayter Murray, Michael Funnell, Charlie Peters, Lennox Vasilis, Jack Bultitude, Brock Baker, Jordan Butters, Michael Lynch and Jackson George.

Under 10-2 Black team members were:  Logan Barnard, Caiden Brook, Josh Burke, Jyeson Clarke, Jack Collins, Lachlan Jones, Cody Lane, Huntah Lawrence, Angus McLellan, Isaac Parker, Seth Vincent, Braithen Wiseman, and Fletcher Thompson.

It was great news for the club with all three Under-10 sides playing in grand finals over the weekend, an amazing effort for the one age group and a promising sign for the future.

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Under 11-1 defeated Thornton Beresfield 18-6 in the grand final.

Try scorers were Sam Baker, Elliott Morris and Kurtis Phelps. Goals were scored by Seth Koop, Cody Dewey and Oliver Spruce.

A great game was had by all the boys and they should be congratulated. Special thanks went to Jason Spruce, Brent Morris and Heath Jurd for coaching these boys, without their commitment the under 11-1 team wouldn’t be the team they are.

Team members were: Sam Baker, William Collins, Isaac Dever, Cody Dewey, Mason Forrest, Jack Giddings, Joshua Jurd, Seth Koop, Elliott Morris, Addison Peel, Kurtis Phelps, Ethan Sams, Adam Slack, Oliver Spruce, Taniela Tuivai, Jack Webb and Jonah Williams.

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Cessnock’s under 16-1 side was defeated by Lakes 20-18 in the grand final.

Tries were scored by Hayden Yates (2) and Pat Jurd, while Yates kicked three goals. With tries disallowed by Sean McLennan and Hayden Yates, this made the task of winning much harder, but Cessnock continued to dig in and showed guts, strength and determination until the end of the game.

Team members were: Connor Kirkwood, Matt Schreiber, Pat Jurd, Caleb Whitaker, Sean McLennan, Josh Scott, Daniel Ott, Bailey Willis, Mason Nugent, Bailey Peel, Hayden Yates, Reid Alchin, Shaun Douglas, Jye Nightingale, William Hudson, Brayden Musgrove, Brodie Jones, Josh Parker and Jayden Milgate.