The Executive of GNSW would like to congratulate Coach Stephen Dunne and Sydney University Lions on their record breaking 7th straight Waratah Bowl victory, defeating UTS in a very exciting match. The final score closing out at 34-26.

Game MVP – USYD Running Back – Matt Crowsdaile.

Below is the list of Wolfpack candidates, ranked as A and B. All players should by now have heard of their nomination. If you have not, then please contact the Wolfpack coaching staff by email through this site. There are several quality players who are not on this list – those are players who have clearly indicated that they are not available.

All players are asked to give an indication of availability by Tuesday, 22 December. Indicate if you are interested, unavailable or not sure. A number of players have already done this, and their responses are appreciated.

The other point to keep in mind is that the TESTING DAY will be moved to Saturday, January 23.

WOLFPACK A CANDIDATES

OFFENSIVE LINE

• NATHAN D’CUNHA – O/S
• DAVID THODE – LIONS
• AARON CARBURY – LIONS
• JAMES GIFFORD – LIONS
• DAVID ALLEN – LIONS
• SEAN AIKINS – UTS
• CHARLES O’LOAN – UTS
• NATHAN ‘NIMETZ’ MARTIN – RAIDERS
• CAMERON LAWRENCE – LIONS
• TIM SNAPE – LIONS

QUARTERBACKS

• KIERNAN DORNEY – LIONS
• JEAN PRILL – UTS
• DANIEL KELEN – LIONS
• DAVE WARD – PIRATES

RUNNING BACKS

• MATT CROASDAILE – LIONS
• KEENAN SAVAGE – SEAHAWKS
• JAMIE WEEKS – UTS
• HAMISH HOLLAND – UTS
• DAVID HALL – LIONS

RECEIVERS

• TRISTAN CAUHEPE – LIONS
• DEAN BORGUIS – RAIDERS
• MARC BIEDENKAPP – LIONS (+ Kicker)
• DEAN TOSKOSKI – PIRATES
• LIAM ERBY – LIONS
• BRANDON MARTELL – SEAHAWKS
• JARED DELANDRO – PIRATES
• TODD RUSSELL – PIRATES
• NATHAN BRINDLEY – OUTLAWS
• DALE ROBERTSON – RAIDERS
• SCOTT KRAUSE – UTS

DEFENSIVE LINE

• FADY AOUN – LIONS
• SHANNON LYNCH – PIRATES
• CHRIS BONDIN – SEAHAWKS
• MATTHEW SEXTON – UTS
• CHADY AOUN – LIONS
• DAMIEN KENNEDY – PIRATES
• PIOTR MILEWSKI – LIONS
• MIKE HARPER – UTS
• BLAKE MUIR – SEAHAWKS

LINEBACKERS

• JOE LIM – LIONS
• NICK BALDWIN – LIONS
• GABRIEL MARAMBIO – UTS
• GREG WERNECKE – LIONS
• SIM TOOALA – PIRATES
• CHRIS NOBLE – LIONS
• DAMIEN JACKSON – SEAHAWKS
• BENJAMIN BATTLE – UTS
• SEAN WHITE – PIRATES

DEFENSIVE BACKS

• BRAD GOLLEDGE – PIRATES
• LEIGH LOUEY—GUNG – LIONS
• ZAEID ROBY – PIRATES
• ANTHONY SINTON – LIONS
• JAMIE McGRORY – OUTLAWS
• JAYDEN PILLING – OUTLAWS
• CHRIS SNAGG – UTS
• JOSH FINN – PIRATES
• MARCO SORIANO – UTS
• MITCH HANEY – LIONS

KICKER

• STEPHEN IRVINE – UTS

WOLFPACK B CANDIDATES

OFFENSIVE LINE

• MATT STEEL – UTS
• BEN GREGSON – OUTLAWS
• HOUSSAYN BAZZI – PREDATORS
• PAUL EDWARDS – LIONS
• TAK KING – PIRATES
• SEMISI TARA – UTS
• JOFFRE CHASSER – OUTLAWS

QUARTERBACKS

• MITCH HUNT – PREDATORS

RUNNING BACKS

• RANEEN SHAMOON – PREDATORS
• LUCAS LECZKOWKSI – SHARKS

WIDE RECEIVERS

• DALE McGEE – OUTLAWS
• MATTHEW SCWHARZ – UTS
• KENNY MACIEIRA – RAIDERS
• DAMIEN WICKS – SHARKS
• MAC SHINE – LIONS
• GREG EVERS – PIRATES
• TOM FRAZER – LIONS
• ARAN TAHMASION – PREDS
• AARON BEYER – SEAHAWKS
• DANIEL MIKKELSON – SEAHAWKS
• JAMES McENANEY – PREDATORS

DEFENSIVE LINE

• TAU SAPIAIA – LIONS
• DEAN VALESINI – PIRATES
• DARRIN LAM – UTS
• IAN TRIGANZA – LIONS
• TROY CARRICK – LIONS
• LEON LATULIPE – PIRATES
• NADEEM SHARBEAM – PREDATORS

LINEBACKERS

• FRANK BRUNT – OUTLAWS
• LUKE FAVRE – OUTLAWS
• PETER TOS JR – SHARKS
• MARCELLO YATO – PIRATES
• ADRIAN DOYLE – PIRATES

DEFENSIVE BACKS

• DANIEL SHARP – SHARKS
• GHOKAN CAN – UTS
• JOHN TAMINAVALU – LIONS
• NIGEL McCLIFTY – PIRATES
• SUREN WICKRAMISINGHE – LIONS
• DAVID BOURKE – LIONS
• SEBASTIAN FOGED – UTS
• LEN ‘ALBERT’ BERNARD – PIRATES
• ERIC REUTMANN – LIONS
• JORDAN COOK – SEAHAWKS

Coach John Pongrac (west Sydney Pirates / GNSW Wolfpack) has decided to announce his retirement from coaching. After two decades plus of contributing to the league and the sport, as well as achieving success at the highest levels, John has decided that there are other things in his life that deserve fuller attention. I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing John every success in the future and also thank him for his enormous contribution to gridiron in Australia.

This retirement vacates the role of Offensive Coordinator for Wolfpack. After much thought, it was decided that Ian Taylor should fill the role. Already Head Coach Dunne has been working ‘hands on’ with the offense and Ian’s contribution as Receivers coach makes him a good fit for the position.

This appointment has the support of Rocco, Miro, the Wolfpack coaches and the league executive. Congratulations, Ian!

Jason Gaffey
President – GNSW

Game 1: 1:00pm – Sharks Juniors vs Bondi Juniors – Exhibition Game
Game 2: 2:00pm – Sharks Snrs vs Predators Team on field – Exhibition game
Game 2: 2:30pm – Kick Off – Sharks vs Predators
Game 2: 4:00pm – Sharks v Predators leave field
Game 3: 4:00pm – Waratah Bowl teams pre-game
Game 3: 5:00pm – Waratah Bowl – Sydney University Lions vs UTS Gators
Approx 6-6:30pm – Half time entertainment -Sharks Minis vs Bondi Minis (under 10’s) exhibition Game (20 minutes)
Approx 6:20 – 6:50pm – Waratah Bowl second Half
Approx 7:30 – 8:00pm – prepare Presentations
Approx 8:10 – Championship presentations