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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Grand Final

The stage is now set, and our opponent has been named as fellow foundation club the Newtown Jets. Not since 1943 have these two mighty clubs faced each other in a Grand Final. 81 years ago, before we were the Bears and the Bluebags, Newtown took home the cookies but this year it's the mighty red & blacks turn to bask in the glory. To do this, our team NEEDS YOU. They need to see your there and they need to hear you. This phenomenal Bears fan energy will drive them forward and lift them up when things get tough. Get your friends, family, mates and dates together. Book your tickets, jump on the supporter buses and bring the boys home with the premiership.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Major Semi Final

With a week off the team has been able to rest some tired bodies and heal some bumps and bruises as we now turn our attention to a big game this weekend. This Sunday we go up against fellow foundation club, Newtown Jets, in the Major Semi Final with the winner going straight through to the big dance. The loser gets a second chance the following week in an elimination final against the winner of Raiders v Panthers.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 26

25 rounds completed and one game to go in the regular season of the 2024 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup. And it's going to be a great one! We kick off the day bright and early with local junior league grand final games starting from 9am and ending at 5pm with an A-Grade grand final between Asquith Magpies v Narraweena Hawks. Following at 7.30pm with Bears v Knights and under lights. To top off an epic day of footy, it's also Members Round. This is the time of year we get to say a big thank you to everyone who backed the Bears in 2024 and took up a membership. Members are the lifeblood of our club, and your ongoing support is truly appreciated. Come on down, help the team get the win and enjoy the last home game of the season at Bear Park.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 25

Only two games remain in the regular season and this Sunday we head to Wentworth Park to take on the Sydney Roosters. We last met the Roosters at North Sydney Oval under very wet conditions that saw the game result in a draw. This Sunday the team are hunting a win and looking forward to having Rooster for dinner. Returning to the team this weekend, post injury, are two strong and experienced forwards in Ben Talty and Josh Bevan. Read below for a further update on our extensive and ongoing injury list.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 24

With only two home games remaining for the 2024 season, we once again call out to all red & black fans to come fill the hill and enjoy a great Sunday afternoon of footy at North Sydney Oval. Bears v Panthers is always a strong game and the black cats are needing a win to keep their hopes of finals footy alive. The Bears are working very hard to get back in the winner's circle after three losses in a row. A big crowd will help boost the boys and is important in securing a spot in the finals. Before the main game, we will welcome U6, U7 and U8s junior league players from across the North Sydney District to play their Grand Final Gala Day on historic North Sydney Oval. This is always a great event and an opportunity for the youngest Bears to experience the beauty of Bear Park.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 23

Bears v Bluebags is one of the highlights on our home game calendar and this Sunday we go up against each other at North Sydney Oval for the final of the Frank Hyde Shield. Bears narrowly won the first game in round 15 and are eager to get back in the winning circle and retain the silverware. We have an epic day of home game fun planned, so gets your mates together and see you at Bear Park!
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 22

We caught up with Head Coach Pat Weisner after the match to get his take on the game "The Bulldogs played really good wet weather footy, and I thought Drew Hutchinson controlled the game with his kicking. This meant we were in our own half for most of the game and we just didn't have the patience with the ball that we needed to have if we were going to work our way back when we fell behind."  He went on to explain "The 90m kick return try we conceded was disappointing and the loose ball they picked up and went 80m to score also hurt us and both were against the run of play. Throw in a kick that ricocheted off one of our players legs and into a Bulldog for a try and there was 18 points we don't usually give away". Weisner concluded "we just weren't good enough to find a way back. Full credit to the Bulldogs, they were the better side and deserved to win".
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 21

Looking ahead to round 21, we are off to Belmore to take on the Canterbury Bulldogs for round 21. Head Coach Pat Weisner commented "The Bulldogs pushed us all the way 3 weeks ago and are in a battle to make the top 5, so this will be another tough one and we are preparing for another semi-final type game this weekend". At this point in the season, all the games are big and important. The team have dug deep all year and will need to continue to play with that level of intensity, grit and heart over the next 6 rounds as we close out the regular season of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup. One more away game before we return to Bear Park on Sunday 4th August. Get around the team, show your support and let's bring this season home in red & black style. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 20

"Another tough grinding win by the boys at a very tough venue to play at. Souths had their strongest 17 out in months and I thought they defended very well in a very physical game" stated Head Coach Pat Weisner. He continued "We made 10 errors in the first half which was unacceptable, but we turned it around and went 16 sets in a row without an error in the 2nd half to put the game away, despite a late scare in the last 4 mins". Looking ahead to the big first verse second clash this Saturday in the nation's capital when we take on the Canberra Raiders, Weisner commented "With the short turnaround this week we need to freshen up, manage our injuries and prepare ourselves for a huge game down there at Belconnen against a full-strength Raiders team".
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 19

This Sunday we head over the bridge to take on the Bunnies in the final of the 2024 Mario Fenech Cup. Bears secured a win in game one and are keen to retain the Cup with another win this Sunday. In the advent of a loss, the winner is decided on aggregate points. The Rabbitohs will be hosting a fun footy arvo at Coogee Oval with a double header of Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup. Check out the team named to pull on the red & black jersey this Sunday >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 17

After three weeks on the road and a much-needed bye, the team returns to Bear Park this Sunday to take on the Canterbury Bulldogs. Taking on the dogs for the first time this season will be a big test for the boys but great to do it on our home soil. Sixteen rounds now completed and ten regular rounds remaining before the finals begin, the team are keen to continue to maintain a top 5 position on the ladder.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 15

ROUND 15: BEARS v JETS This Saturday we head into the first game of the 2024 Frank Hyde Shield, played for annually between the Bears and the Jets. The Jets are rampaging at the moment having won their last six games in a row with some very strong team defeats. This will be one big game and an important one for the Bears to retain their position in second place on the comp ladder. Get on down to Henson Park on Saturday afternoon to cheer the boys home for a win. The game will also be live streamed on the official NSWRL TV app. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 14

Our Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team remain in second place on the ladder after 13 rounds, although with equal points to top placed Canberra Raiders who has already had 2 bye rounds. This Sunday we go up against the Penrith Panthers, kicking off at 1.40pm at BlueBet Stadium. The game will be live streamed on the official NSWRL TV app. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 13

Our Knock-On Effect NSW Cup team are currently sitting in second place on the ladder after 12 rounds, although with equal points to both 1st and 3rd. The top 5 spots are hotly contested, and the second half of the season will bring some big moments that will influence the comp ladder. This Sunday we go up against the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles, kicking off at 3pm at HE Laybutt Field. No live stream this weekend, come on out and cheer on the lads. Check out the team named to get the job done >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 12

This will quite possibly be the biggest game day that the Bears have seen at North Sydney Oval in decades, and we want to share this moment with all of our mighty red & black fans. Come on down, fill the hill and let's send a message to everyone watching, the NRL, the media, the potential sponsors and the hundreds of thousands of hibernating Norths fans, that our club is ready for the topflight. Get your tickets now via the link below or on game day at the gate (if not sold out prior), wear the Bear and cheer on your team at the home of the Bears. 2024 Bears Members with select game day access, please check your inbox for your exclusive link to redeem your complimentary game day ticket.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 11

This will quite possibly be the biggest game day that the Bears have seen at North Sydney Oval in decades, and we want to share this moment with all of our mighty red & black fans. Come on down, fill the hill and let's send a message to everyone watching, the NRL, the media, the potential sponsors and the hundreds of thousands of hibernating Norths fans, that our club is ready for the topflight. Get your tickets now via the link below or on game day at the gate (if not sold out prior), wear the Bear and cheer on your team at the home of the Bears. 2024 Bears Members with select game day access, please check your inbox for your exclusive link to redeem your complimentary game day ticket.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 10

Speaking with Head Coach, Pat Weisner, post-game he stated "Absolutely awful conditions meant that the game was always going to be low scoring, tight and down to a bounce of the ball or 50/50 decision. We defended very well again, and were never behind in the match. We spent the whole game protecting our lead, which we did successfully until the final play of the game". Weisner went on to comment "Also very disappointed that we gave the Roosters so many opportunities in the last 15 mins due to our errors, but the weather had such a huge impact on this game that it's difficult to take much out of it other than the point we got for the draw. We move on hoping for a dryer track this week.". This Sunday we go again and head back to Bear Park for Mother's Day as we take on the Parramatta Eels, kick off at 3pm. Pop it in the diary now and see you there! Check out the team named to pull on a red & black jersey this weekend >>
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 9

This Sunday we go again and return back to Bear Park to take on the second place Canberra Raiders for our ANZAC Round. Weisner has the team working hard at training this week and commented "We need to improve our defence this weekend and if we can do that, I'm confident we can cause an upset vs the Raiders". Now it's time for Bears fans, young and old, to come on out to North Sydney Oval to cheer the boys home to a win.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 7

This Sunday we go again and return back to Bear Park to take on the second place Canberra Raiders for our ANZAC Round. Weisner has the team working hard at training this week and commented "We need to improve our defence this weekend and if we can do that, I'm confident we can cause an upset vs the Raiders". Now it's time for Bears fans, young and old, to come on out to North Sydney Oval to cheer the boys home to a win.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 6

As the red & black and white & black retro jerseys and Junior Bears piled into North Sydney Oval, the excitement was high to be finally back at Bear Park for the 2024 season. After extreme weather hit the east coast on Friday, the sight of blue sky and a blaring sun on game day was welcomed by all. And the oval really was a thing of beauty! The grass was brilliant green, the historic Ken Irvine Scoreboard in action, the cold Bear Park Brews flowed, the live bland blared its retro tunes and the footy on the field was on fire. What a way to kick off our home game series than with Bears v Magpies in the first clash of the Jason Taylor Cup. To commemorate Retro Round, the Bears team donned the iconic red & black hoops "Heritage" jersey for the game.
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 5

Fresh from four days off over the Easter long weekend the team are pumped and raring to get back out onto the field. This Sunday we return to North Sydney Oval for our first home game day of the 2024 season. It's the first clash of the Jason Taylor Cup where we take on the Western Suburbs Magpies and winner is awarded over two games on aggregate points. Bears currently hold the trophy and are keen to keep it that way. Check out the players named to pull on a red & black jersey this Sunday and it's a solid looking team. We see the return of Regan Hughes who has been recovering from injury and is biting at the bit to get back in and play. Big Nelson Asofa-Solomona returns, he has shaken off the nerves from his first game as a Bear and is ready to make an impact on the field. If you want to see some top shelf footy, this is the game to be at!

Team Lists: 2024 Junior Reps Round 9

It's hard to imagine that we are already closing in on the end of the 2024 Junior Representative season. This Saturday our junior reps teams are spread between Wollongong and Sydney Olympic Park. Our SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams take a trip down the coast to take on Illawarra Steelers at Collegians Sporting Complex and our Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale Cup squads will brave the Easter Show crowds to play the Newcastle Knights at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence. Last game of the season, go out with a bang Bears!
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Team Lists: 2024 KOE NSW Cup Round 3

The trip across the Tasman didn't slow our Cup team down, as they came out all guns blazing in Pukekohe. From the get go the team was switched on and worked hard to take a good lead keeping the Warriors to just one try in the first half. Sua Fa'alogo got the Bears on the board with a beautiful chip and chase converted by Keagan Russell-Smith. Only moments later Bears were attacking the line again, Russell-Smith puts through a sweat grubber to the corner that is easily picked up by Kieran Hayman and grounded. Six minutes along and Fa'alogo makes a break off a Russell-Smith offload and darts for the white line, Russell-Smith converts.

Team Lists: 2024 Junior Reps Round 8

This Saturday our four junior reps teams are all at Eric Tweedale Stadium to take on the Parramatta Eels while our U16 Academy is at Brookvale Oval to play the Sea Eagles. All four games against the Eels will be live streamed on the NSWRL TV app.