Congratulations the Mossman Under 12s Premiers 2012. It was a nail biting experience on Saturday when the Under 12s travelled to Jones Park to take on ladder leaders Suburbs in the CDJRL Grand Final. 

The first half saw outstanding play on both sides with speedster Austin Tayley controversially denied a try just before half time. Fierce defence from Callum Mather, Zachary Osborne, Lennox Schonenberger and Jayden Baldwin ensured Suburbs didn't cross the line in the first half.  

A nil all score at half time prompted some inspirational words from Sharks legends and the boys responded well, returning to the field determined to bring home a win. 

William Brown, Scott Bowen, Billy Kadwell and Campbell Allen made some huge gains in the centre of the field with big runs, whilst Wade Duncan, Rhyley Jenkins, Austin Tayley and Xavian Pitt kept Suburbs on their toes with their quick thinking outside attacks. 

Suburbs were the first to score mid-way through the second half, with the Sharks able to recover the ball in good field position.  Great ball work from Trazane Cobb lead Cody Port to bust through the Suburbs' defensive line to score the first try for the Sharks in the right corner. 

The Sharks were quick to reset for the kick off, regaining possession and making ground thanks to strong running from Tom Mischke, Phoenix Solomon and Anthony Slawson.  A knock-on saw Suburbs in possession, however great pressure from the Sharks forced an error and returned possession to the Sharks. 

In the final minute of the game, the score was drawn at 4 all, when first receiver Zachary Osborne, dummied to the left and stepped right, confusing the oppositions' defensive line, and scored the match winning try in the dying seconds of the game. 

The try was successfully converted by Trazane Cobb, resulting in a 10-4 win for the Sharks. 

Team Coach, Adam Fischer, said he was incredibly proud of every one of the boys who all rose to the occasion and played at their very best for the final. 

"They are a great bunch of kids with a huge pool of footy talent amongst them and I could not be prouder of their efforts throughout the season.  To take home the Premiership is a fitting reward for their outstanding efforts all season!"

UNDER 11

Under 11s were Undefeated for 2012 up until the Grand final.  The boys played well but the Brothers Blue’s players seemed a bit different to every other time we played them. We have beaten them four times before, but Saturday was not our time to shine. 

The boys can hold their heads up high, and know that they are fantastic little footballers, they have played by the rules of Mod League, they have played fair and they have played cleanly.  If they all stick together next year with the same coach, watch out they will be a force to be reckoned with. 

The kids and parents would publicly like to thank Billy Adams their coach, Danny Buzza their trainer, Tony Kadwell their manager and Kev Cranswick their First Aid officer.  Congratulations to Lachie Buzza on receiving the Best and Fairest in a Grand Final trophy from the CDJRL, well done matey.
 
The Presentation Day on Sunday was an exciting day of trophies, food and kids playing footy.  Each coach gave a wrap up of the players and the year they had.

Major Trophy Winners for 2012 were:

U8 Mini Player of the Year – Kye Durie (coached by Earl Osborne)
U10 Midi Player of the Year – Rayden Walker (coached by Scott Young)
U12 Mod Player of the Year – Callum Mather (coached by Adam Fischer)

Under 11s
Best Forward – Billy Kadwell
Best Back – Kyle Solomon
Most Improved – Caleb Ross
Coaches Award – Tom Walker
Coaches Award – Zeclen Grogan Ryan
Best and Fairest – Lachlan Buzza

Under 12s
Best Forward – lennox Schonenberger
Best Back – Trazane Cobb
Most Improved – William Brown
Coaches Award – Austen Tayley
Best and Fairest – Campbell Allen

Under 13s
Best Forward – Matty Chesterfield
Best Back – Dean McCarthy
Most Improved – Henry Miller
Coaches Award – Glen McFarlane
Best and Fairest – Wayne Oui
Players Player – Wayne Oui

Under 14s
Best Forward – Bryce Caltabiano
Best Back – Levi Williams
Most Improved – Taheega Savage
Coaches Award – Ethan Ross
Best and Fairest – Quinlan Cannon

Under 15s
Best Forward – Jaggar Ablett
Best Back – Jake Todd
Most Improved – Matty Gladman
Coaches Award – Jake McCormack
Best and Fairest – Curtis Hober

Sportsmanship Award for 2012
Aiden Chesterfield

Club Person of the Year 2012
De Munk Family and Lex Taylor

Most Impressive Player of 2012
Curtis Hober

Most Promising Player of 2012
Wayne Oui

Most Committed Player of 2012
Jaggar Ablett

Pam and Alan Redgen Shield
Patrick Lanskey

Player of the Year 2012
Quinlyn Cannon

The committee would like to acknowledge the great work done by Elle Brown in her devotion to the Kooga Challenge.  Many hours of filming and mucking around was done and the final achievement will go down in the history of the Mossman Sharks. 

$30,000 and title of most relentless club in Australia was won.  Thank you thank you thank you Elle, Warren, Holly and William Brown for all your time, energy and  efforts in securing this win for Mossman Junior Sharks.  

Many thanks goes to the people that do a lot week in and week out, the referees at home games,  Kimberley and the canteen staff, Bev Ross for doing all the clothing and setting up shop every Thursday and home games, the coaches Matthew Hatfield, Petrina Neller, Earl Osborne, Wade Broadley, Jason Fasano, Jeff Bochow, Scott Young, Billy Adams, Danny Buzza, Adam Fischer, Wayne Pitt, Woodsy, Billy McCarthy, Jon Newham, Adam MacDonald, Jason Ablett and Mark Hober, managers, first aid officers Bronwyn Caltabiano, Petrina Neller and Kevin Cranswick and to the committee for all your insight, work ethic and giving of your time.

The AGM will be held at the end of September.  Anyone wishing to take on a committee position, please send in your nomination with a signed seconder by the 23rd September 2012.  Email to juniorsharksmossman@gmail.com or post to PO Box 753 Mossman.