WEEKEND RECAP
Well, we kicked off our home game series back at North Sydney Oval in a massive way last Sunday. Our mighty Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership team defeated the Rabbitohs with a whopping 70 – 0 scoreline, taking home the silverware for the second time in the Women in League Cup. and were also named Minor Premiers of 2023 HNWP competition – a massive achievement! On the attack, Jess Sergis got a hattrick, Grace-Lee Weekes, Kirra Dibb & Mia Wood all nabbed a double, while Sarah Togatuki, Nita Maynard & Jakiya Whitfeld all added four points each. Kirra had a huge kicking game securing 11 out of 12 conversions through the sticks and personally adding 30 points to the end result. However, the teams defence is what really needs to be congratulated, keeping the opposition scoreless for the whole game. This Sunday they head into their semifinal against Mounties, a previously proven strong opposition. Now is the time for the team to remained grounded, focused and push ahead as we are not done yet. Let’s go BEARS!
Our NSW Cup team followed suit with a solid win over the Bunnies and popping the first game of the reciprocal Mario Fenech Cup under their belt. The great man himself attended the game and had a wonderful time engaging with both Bears and Bunnies fans. The first half was tight between the two sides. Sitili Tupouniua opened the scoring, counted by Souths and followed by Paul Momirovski to take the boys to the sheds up 10 – 4 at half time. The second half saw the red & black really lift to the crowd and bring home the win. Junior Pauga walked away with a double and Ben Stevanovic, Regan Hughes and Jesse Marschke crossed the white line. Jesse went on to nail 6 out of 7 conversions rounding off a massive Bears kicking game across the day. Click the image below to watch the game highlights >>
Thank you to everyone who supported our efforts to tackle cancer. There is still time to donate to our aim to fund women’s cancer research and also go in the draw to win a fabulous Play n Stay Escape at The Miller Hotel including buffet breakfast, parking and a family pass to Luna Park.
UPCOMING WEEKEND GAMES
This Sunday our women’s team head to Leichhardt Oval to play their Semi Final against Mounties. This is a do-or-die semi-final, and the winner will progress directly on to the Grand Final the following weekend. Our team is strong, and incredibly dedicated and we cannot wait to watch them take to the field on Sunday. Get behind the girls and cheer them on at Leichhardt!
We also return back to North Sydney Oval this Sunday for our ANZAC Round. Kicking of the day will be the Australian Royal Navy vs the UK Royal Marines which is set to be a hard hitting game and a great spectacle. Following we will be holding our renowned ANZAC Service before the Bears kick off against the Knights at 3pm. This is always a special round on the Bears calendar. Our NSW Cup team will be wearing the inaugural ANZAC Jersey that also commemorates the 80th anniversary of the North Sydney 1943 team who made the Grand Final that season against Newtown. We will be welcoming the families of many of the 1943 players to the ground and will be commemorating the occasion at half time.
Get your friends and family together, pull out your favourite red & black gear, grab your tickets either online or at the gate and set the calendar reminder now! See you there.
- 12.30pm Miller St Gates open, 2pm Ridge St Gates open
- 1pm Australian Royal Navy v Royal Marines
- 3pm ANZAC Round NSW Cup Bears v Knights
- Gourmet footy food including chunky pies, bacon & egg rolls and pastries by The Greens and the return of the famous Volkswurst Gourmet German Sausages!
- NEW Bear Park Brews in cans – Lager, Mid-strength Pale Ale and Ginger Beer!
- TWENTYFIVEFOUR rum infused coffee tasting stall
- Members Draw! Go in the draw to win a Limited Edition Players ANZAC Jersey
- Live game of Heads & Tails on the big screen, prizes to be won
- Kirribilli RSL Sub-branch raffle to win a TWENTYFIVEFOUR gift box and Bears Anzac Jersey.
- Kids Activities including Face painters, NRL Skills Clinic, Bears Tattoos, Barney the Bear
- Tickets available online or at the gate
Check out the teams named for this Sunday’s games >>
