October 1 - 31, 2025: Issue 649

 

2025 Manly Warringah Junior Rugby League Season Presentation of Volunteers, Awards, Competitions Winners

Avalon Bulldogs' President Matt Eding and Secretary + Registrar Jazmin Ball accept the Pop Hall Trophy and Premiership Trophy. Photo: supplied.
On Friday October 10 2025, the 2025 Manly Warringah Junior Rugby League Presentation night, was held to recognise all those who had won awards and trophies this Season.


Manly Warringah District Junior Rugby League stated:

''What an incredible Season it’s been! A massive thank you to all our clubs, volunteers, parents, and sponsors — your hard work and support make everything possible 

Congratulations to all the players on an amazing year both on and off the field.

We kicked off the awards with the Family of League “Volunteers of the Year”, celebrating the heart and dedication that keep our community thriving.''

Volunteers of the Year 2025

Avalon Bulldogs -    JAZMIN  BALL 

Beacon Hill Bears  - HANNAH  BERKHOUT

Belrose Eagles -    BARRY  WASHINGTON 

Manly  Brothers – PETER  KEE

Cromer Kingfishers – MALCOLM  GRECH 

Forestville Ferrets  -  BRETT  EISENHAUER 

Harbord United Devils  - ELTON  McKAY 

Mona Vale Raiders -  VAUGHAN  WOLDRIDGE

Narrabeen Sharks -    JAMAICA  BRIDGES 

Narraweena Hawks -  ANDREW  MAXWELL

North Curl Curl Knights –  REBECCA  O’BRIEN 

Manly Warringah District Junior Rugby League Volunteer  - FRANK  SERGI     

Manly Warringah Referees Association --- ZAC  McDonald 

Premier Awards / Plaques (Manly JRL Competitions)  

A huge congratulations to all our premier award and plaque recipients — your dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game truly set the standard across the Manly JRL competitions.

U12 Tag Maroon – Manly Brothers  

U12 Tag White (Top 4) – Narrabeen Sharks 

U12 Tag White (Bottom 4) – Cromer Kingfishers  

U14 Tag Maroon– Narrabeen Sharks   

U14 Tag White –(Top 4) - Cromer Kingfishers  

U14 Tag White (Bottom 4) - Mona Vale Raiders  

U16 Tag Maroon –   Manly Brothers  

U16 Tag White (Top 4) - Mona Vale Raiders  

U16 White (Bottom 4) - Harbord Untied Devils           

Joint Competition / NSWRL Conference Competitions

Congratulations to all our 2025 Joint Competition and NSWRL Conference winners and award recipients! An outstanding effort from every team who represented the Manly district with pride and passion throughout the season.

U12 Gold – Mona Vale Raiders  

U12 Bronze – Narraweena Hawks  

U13 Gold – Forestville Ferrets  

U13 Silver – Mona Vale Raiders  

U14 Gold – Narraweena Hawks 

U14 Silver – Mona Vale Raiders    

U15 Gold – Narrabeen Sharks  

U15 Bronze – Mona Vale Raiders  

U16 Gold – Mona Vale Raiders  

U16 Girls Silver – Narraweena Hawks 

U18 Girls Tag – Harbord Devils  

Open Age Gold – Avalon Bulldogs

Major/ Memorial Awards 

A special part of our 2025 Season Presentation — recognising those who have gone above and beyond both on and off the field.

L&V Engineering: Mona Vale Raiders 

Col Mills Trophy: Manly Brothers, Narrabeen Sharks, Mona Vale Raiders 

Kane Mason Memorial Shield: Joshua McGregor 

President’s Award: Frank Sergi 

Pop Hall Memorial Trophy:  Avalon Bulldogs

Avalon Bulldogs Recognitions

The Pop Hall Cup for Club of the Year is the oldest trophy in the MWJRL and presented annually to the club judged to have done the most for the rugby league code in the district.

The Avalon Bulldogs first won the Pop Hall trophy in 1962 and have won it 4 times since then, the 2025 honour being the club’s 5th time to be recognised with the trophy.

This is the first time since 1994 that Avalon has received this incredible recognition, and it truly reflects the passion, dedication, and hard work of everyone involved in the club — from players and coaches to volunteers, committee members, and supporters.

Avalon Bulldogs committee members, President Matt Edding, and Secretary and Registrar Jazmin Ball stated, ''On behalf of the club we would like to sincerely thank every single person who helped make this possible. It’s an absolute honour to be recognised, and every member of the Avalon Bulldogs community should be proud of the role they’ve played in growing and supporting rugby league in our area.''

Club members also stated: ''A special congratulations also goes to Jazmin Ball, who was awarded Volunteer of the Year for her ongoing commitment, leadership, and tireless contributions to the club. We’re so grateful for everything she does behind the scenes to make the Bulldogs the strong, community-focused club it is today.''

The Manly Warringah Presentation Night also saw Avalon’s A Grade team proudly accept the Premiership Trophy after a great Season where all club members and their supporters were focussed on sharing their passion for this game and building community connections through sport.

Avalon Bulldogs PON 2025 Season insights:

2025 Avalon Bulldogs A Grade Team, including coaches and support crew

Mona Vale Raiders Recognitions 

The Mona Vale Raiders state they were honoured to receive the Col Mills Award for 2025. This was three-way tie between Mona Vale Raiders, Manly Brothers, and Narrabeen Sharks. 

This prestigious award is presented to the clubs that have achieved outstanding success across the Junior age groups, earning them the title of Junior Club Champions for the 2025 season. 

Congratulations to everyone involved at the Raiders and to Manly Brothers and Narrabeen Sharks on an incredible year of development, teamwork, and achievement.

Congratulations also go to Mona Vale Raiders' Frank Sergi for being awarded the 2025 President’s Award. 

The President’s Award recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the Manly Warringah Junior Rugby League community throughout the 2025 season. 

The L & V Engineering Award winner for 2025 was  also awarded to the Mona Vale Raiders. This award is presented to the club that has accumulated the most points in the Senior Division within the Manly Warringah JRL District, earning the title of Senior Club of the Year.

Congratulations to everyone at Mona Vale Raiders on this outstanding achievement - a great season by another community and family focused club.

Mona Vale Raiders PON 2025 Season insights:

2025 Mona Vale Raiders A Grade Team and support crew, coaches

Narrabeen Sharks

Narrabeen Sharks Josh MacGregor from the U16s took out the Kane Mason Memorial Shield. Josh has been playing with the Sharks since the age of 4.

The Kane Mason Memorial Shield is an annual award named in honour of Kane Mason, a respected and much-loved member of the Manly rugby league community who passed away. This award recognises sportsmanship, dedication, and contribution to junior rugby league, reflecting the qualities that Kane embodied — commitment, passion for the game, and community spirit.

Congratulations, Joshua, on this well-deserved recognition for your outstanding character and contribution both on and off the field.

Narrabeen Sharks PON 2025 Season insights:

2025 Narrabeen Sharks A Grade Team, including coaches and support crew