Terrigal Sharks

Australian rugby league club, based on the Central Coast, NSW

Terrigal Wamberal RLFC

Club information
Full name| Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League Football Club
Colours|  Sky Blue
Black
White
Founded| 1975; 48 years ago (1975)
Current details
Ground(s)|

* Brendan Franklin Oval, Terrigal

Competition| Central Coast Division of Country Rugby League
Records
Premierships| 2 (1986, 2017)
Runners-up| nil
Minor premierships| 2 (2012, 2013)

The Terrigal Sharks are an Australian youth rugby league football club based in the suburbs of Terrigal and Wamberal on the Central Coast of NSW. They have numerous teams competing in competitions run by the Central Coast Division of Country Rugby League, from U/6s through to First Grade. The Sharks' current home grounds are Duffys Road Oval (Seniors) and Brendan Franklin Oval (Juniors). Their traditional colours are sky blue, black and white.

## History[edit]

The then village of Terrigal entered teams in local rugby league competitions in 1921 and 1922, and in Second Grade only, in 1931 and 1932.

The current club was established in 1975, when Terrigal-Wamberal fielded teams in six of eight 'Schoolboys' competitions: Under 8s, 9s, 10s, 12s, 13s and 14s.[1] The senior division of the club began in 1976, with teams in First Grade, Reserve Grade and Under 18s.

Good seasons by the Under 16 team in 1978 and Third Grade in 1979, both making the Final, was followed in 1980 by Terrigal-Wamberal reaching the final of the Southern Division Knock-Out Competition,[2] and finishing equal second in First Grade.[3] In late June, Terrigal defeated Campbelltown City (8-5) and Warilla (23-5) to qualify for the knock-out final, but lost to hosts, Woy Woy, 10-2. In August, having been allotted third place on for and against, Terrigal faced Gosford in a minor semi-final. After an exchange of penalty goals, the Sharks scored in the corner late in the first stanza, to lead 5-4 at half-time. The lead was extended with a penalty, but the Townies capitalised on a line-break with ten minutes to go, to score the winning try.[4]

Terrigal's youth teams, Under 19 and Under 17, made the finals in 1982 ahead a strong performance by the club in 1983. All four teams played semi-finals[5] and Third Grade reached the club's first senior Grand Final.[6] The three grades repeated this effort in 1984, Thirds again finishing runners-up.[7]

First Grade missed the finals in 1985, but Terrigal's Reserve Grade, Third Grade and Under 18 teams each finished in a top two position. After drawing their major semi-final match twice (19-all and 8-all), the Sharks' Reserve Grade lost a second replay, 26-18. Terrigal defeated Umina 16-8 on the Tuesday night to reach the Grand Final. In their fifth match in fifteen days, a penalty goal gave Terrigal in early lead, but Gosford capitalised on a "feast of possession" to cross the line for a 6-2 half time lead. A converted try and penalty by the Townies extended the gap. A late Sharks' try saw the score 14-6 at full time.[8]

Terrigal's Under 18 team took a more direct route to the 1985 Grand Final, winning their major semi-final against Woy Woy 16-0. Having progressed from fourth place, Wyong began the Grand Final well and took a 12-nil lead in the opening 15 minutes. Despite a strong response from Terrigal through the remainder of the match, Wyong held on to win, 12-10.[9] Third Grade had succumbed to Wyong (38-4) and eventual premiers Woy Woy.

The club's growing strength was realised in 1986 when First Grade, Third Grade and Under 18s qualified for the finals. Terrigal's First and Third Grade teams both trailed in their minor semi-final prior to over-running their opponents in the second-half. One week later, the Under 18s won their major semi-final over minor premiers Wyong. Third Grade faltered in their Final, but First Grade won through, again over-turning a half-time deficit (2-8) to win 16-14 and join the Under 18s on Grand Final day.[10]

The team named for Terrigal-Wamberal's maiden Grand Final was Alan Denson (1), John Tiwha (2), Mark Powell (3), Bill Bond (4), Andrew Crowther (5), Steve McCoy (6), Colin Wormleaton (7), Trevor Woods (8), Michael Stone (9), Tony Sopp (10), David McPherson (11, Coach), Craig McNee (12) and Keith Cook (13).[11]

Terrigal's Under 18 team claimed the club's first premiership when they defeated Wyong in the opening match of Grand Final Day. The Sharks opened the scoring with a penalty goal, then the Roos responded with a converted try. Two Terrigal tries followed, both unconverted, prior to half-time. The second stanza was scoreless, thus Terrigal won by 10 to 6.

In First Grade Terrigal, "got off to a rousing start when giant winger John Tiwha flashed down the grandstand side of the ground before sending a pass infield. It went to ground but five-eighth Mark Skinner was on the spot to scoop it up and dive over wide out." Woy Woy replied with a try, converted to lead 6-4. The Sharks then used a "feast of possession" to press the Roosters line for a sustained but unsuccessful period up to half-time. A second Terrigal try was created by the combination of Mark Powell breaking the defensive line and Col Wormleaton regathering his own kick. Woy Woy again responded to reclaim the lead, 12-10. A line-break from Powell and a run from Tiwha took Terrigal within two metres of the try-line. A passing movement with "the tired Woy Woy defence in disarray" allowed Steve McCoy to score under the posts. Woy Woy persevered, and in the last minute were ruled to have lost the ball inches from the try-line. Final Score: Terrigal 16 Woy Woy 12. Mark Powell was named the Central Coast Express man-of-the-match.[12]

## Honours and records[edit]

### Team[edit]

* Premierships (2): 1986, 2017
* Second / Reserve Grade (2): 1989, 2006.
* Open Age (1): 2012.
* Ladies League Tag: 2017
* Under 19 (3): 2006, 2011, 2015
* Under 18 (2): 1986, 2009.
* Under 17 (2): 2011, 2016.
* Under 16 (4): 1985, 1992, 1993, 2008.

## Team numbers[edit]

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Team numbers obtained and compiled from competition tables and match results published in the newspapers, Central Coast Express, Wyong Shire Advocate and Central Coast Express Advocate. Full numbers not yet obtained for 2003 and 2011.

## Notable juniors[edit]

* Glenn Morrison (1996-11 Balmain, Norths, North Queensland Cowboys, Parramatta Eels & Wakefield Trinity Wildcats)
* Tim Moltzen (2008-14 Wests Tigers)
* Josh Drinkwater (2014- St George Illawarra Dragons & Wests Tigers)
* Connor Watson (2016-17 Sydney Roosters) (2018 Newcastle Knights)
* Daniel Saifiti (2016- Newcastle Knights)
* Jacob Saifiti (2016- Newcastle Knights)
* Scott Drinkwater (2018-Melbourne Storm)

## See also[edit]

* Sports portal

* List of NSW Central Coast Rugby League First Grade Premiers

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Group 12 Schoolboys' League". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 20 May 1975. p. 19.
2. ^ "Roosters' K.O. crown". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 1 July 1980. p. 16.
3. ^ A History Of The Entrance Rugby League Football Club - From Seagulls to Tigers 1934 to 2012. The Entrance Rugby League Football Club. 2013. p. 47.
4. ^ "Minor Semi Thriller - Townies In Final". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 26 August 1980. p. 19.
5. ^ A History Of The Entrance Rugby League Football Club - From Seagulls to Tigers 1934 to 2012. The Entrance Rugby League Football Club. 2013. p. 56.
6. ^ "Bunnies snare Thirds". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 21 September 1983. p. 47.
7. ^ "Premiership title eludes Terrigal". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 19 September 1984. p. 44.
8. ^ "Second grade to Gosford". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 18 September 1985. p. 39.
9. ^ "Hopes fade". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 18 September 1985. p. 41.
10. ^ "Terrigal Makes League History". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 3 September 1986. p. 45.
11. ^ "Grand final showdown - Roosters prepare for Shark attack". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. 5 September 1986. p. 19.
12. ^ Ray Chambers (10 September 1986). "Shark Power". Central Coast Express. Gosford: State Library of NSW - Microfilm RAV 61. p. 38.

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