Under 7s
Coach: Jess McInerney
The Under 7s Young Cherrypickers have wrapped up a truly remarkable season, showcasing courage, teamwork, and talent well beyond their years.
In what was their very first year playing tackle, the boys demonstrated enormous growth in skills, determination, and confidence. Despite their small size, their passion and team spirit made them a force to be reckoned with on the field. Across the season, the team scored a staggering 222 tries, an achievement that highlights both their attacking flair and their ability to work together as one.
Leading the way in try scoring was Jack Gault with an impressive 40 tries, closely followed by Finn Eades with 32 tries, and Sonny Walker with 29 tries. These results reflect the team’s ability to support one another and move the ball with confidence.
While attack was a highlight, defence proved just as impressive. Archie Loader became a standout in recent weeks, charging forward with strong tackles, while Nate Campbell showed tremendous courage with his try-saving efforts. Week after week, every player contributed, whether it was with a strong run, a clever pass, or a determined tackle.
Both myself and parents alike have praised the incredible team spirit the boys have displayed throughout the season. Their willingness to encourage each other, celebrate success together, and learn from challenges has been nothing short of inspiring.
The U7s Young Cherrypickers squad: Lewis Brown, Carter McInerney, Finn Eades, Sonny Walker, Raffy Richens, Hunter Martin, Ruebyn Logue, Kaiden Byrnes, Jack Gault, Jhye Cummins, Nash Robinson, Nixon Hardy, Nate Campbell, Ardy Comerford, Lucas Fenson, Harvey Palmer, Samuel Bridge, Myles Sullivan, Jack Lockington, Jay Nolan, and Archie Loader.
A very special thank you must go to the amazing parents who have supported the team all season — braving early mornings, travelling far and wide in the cold, and making sure the boys were ready to play and train each week. To our wonderful helpers on the sideline — Kirsty, Megan, Emily and Brooke — thank you for your constant efforts with substitutions, statistics, team management and first aid. A huge thank you also to Jason and Ben for stepping in when needed, and to every parent who has cheered on every achievement as though it were a grand final win.
Finally, we wish the seven boys who are stepping up into the U8s next season all the very best — continue to shine, play hard, and carry that incredible Young Cherrypickers spirit with you.
A huge congratulations to the U7s Young Cherrypickers on an incredible season. With their determination, skill, and unmatched spirit, the future looks very bright for this young group of players.
Under 9s
Coach: Geoff Palmer
End of season report - The Under 9s Pickers had a very successful year.
The boys played 24 games across the season winning 20, 2 draws and 2 one try loses.
We welcomed 3 new faces who slotted into the side nicely. Improving every week and doing really well for their first season. Congratulations Wasim, Lincoln and Archie on your first year of football.
Our attack was strong all year, scoring 175 tries across the season. Strong runs all year from Isaac Hunt, Nixon Mclnerney and Clayton Stevens set the tone with Erik Taylor always there in support. Our 3 leading try scorers were Spencer Hardman 28 Wasim Dib 29 and Lewis Palmer 51.
As the season went on the boys confidence in defence improved out of sight. Levi Walsh played above his weight all year and tackled everything insight. Jett Pritchard and Declan Brown started pulling off some heavy tackles. We only conceded 65 tries.
We went through both the Tumut Gala day and Junee Carnival undefeated.
They played all games with great sportsmanship and respect for opponents and officials.
All of the boys have improved immensely over the course of the season, in both attack and defence.
Very proud of all there efforts throughout the year and can’t wait to see them grow and improve even more next year as we move up to the larger field
Under 15s
Coach: Micheal Sutherland
The Under 15s team played against Temora at Keith Cullen Oval on Saturday.
The last game of the season the boys were keen to have a great game. We had two reserves which was challenging with one of the players getting hurt in the first 15mins.
The boys played really well with great defence and working well as a team, some great ball work at half time the score was 6-4 our way.
Try scored by Jack Willis and converted try by Lincoln Sutherland.
The boys did well in the 2nd half with 1 reserve on the bench. Temora scored which was then 6-10. Great defence from both teams just a few mistakes throughout the game did make it a bit harder.
The boys had some great ball work to get Matthew Cartwright over the try line with a couple minutes to go to full time.
Score 10-10 and Lincoln Sutherland kicked the goal with final score being 12-10 pickers win for the day!!
A great competitive close game.
The boys have had a great year considering we have had injuries and some of the team away each week due to other commitments.
All the games have been close throughout the season and it has been hard with only having 1 or 2 reserves on the bench.
The boys have improved through out the year with fitness and playing within a team. We have had some players just start footy this year and they have done a great job.
It has been a pleasure coaching these boys and seeing them grow throughout the season and we are looking forward to the semi finals.
I am very proud of how the boys played in our last home game. We hope we can build and get the boys ramped up and go to the next level in the semi finals next weekend.