Lili Boyle and Cruz Death win top Manly junior rep awards
Two very talented young rugby league players have taken out the top awards at the 2024 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Junior Representative Awards presentation.
Players, coaches, officials and proud family members attended a special breakfast presentation at the Manly Pacific on Sunday morning.
Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov and Manly Board Director Julie Sibraa were also present.
Local Manly junior in lock Lili Boyle took home the top award for the Junior Representative Female Player of the Year Award following an outstanding season in the Tarsha Gale Cup. Boyle is now a member of the Sea Eagles' Harvey Norman Women's squad for the competition starting in July.
Manly NRL star Jake Trbojevic was on hand to present local Manly junior in hooker Cruz Death the Jake Trbojevic Junior Representative Award following a stellar season in the Harold Matthews Cup. Death is the son of former first grade player Jason Death.
2024 Sea Eagles Award Winners
Jake Trbojevic Junior Representative Award: Cruz Death
"Cruz was an integral part of the Harold Matthews season in 2024. His competitive spirit and his natural ability to read the game allowed Cruz to dominate and show that he was one of the best players in the competition. Cruz has still has plenty to improve on and with the correct attitude and work ethic, he can achieve anything he wishes." - Coach Jordan Meredith
Junior Representative Female Award: Lili Boyle
''Lili was an instrumental part of our middle in providing direction. Every week in the Tarsha Gale Cup, Lili would have numerous repeat efforts often leading the tackle count and running well over 100 metres per game. Lili is a local Northern Beaches prodigy and epitomizes the Manly Way.'' - Coach Keith Hanley
SG Ball Best & Fairest: Alton Naiyep
"Alton was a standout for us all year. His determination and willingness to do the hard work, combined with his remarkable skill and strength set him apart from his competitors and team mates'' - Coach Nathan Hogan
SG Ball Players' Player: William Lane
"Will’s versatility and footy IQ allows him to showcase his ability and skill each week. He is one of those players you want to have in your side. He is a natural leader and a hard worker, and always put his hand up to play any role needed by the team." - Coach Nathan Hogan
Harold Matthews Cup Best & Fairest: Beau Alexander
"Beau was a key member of our season. He demonstrated continual effort and resilience which positively impacted his team mates to achieve our goals" - Coach Jordan Meredith
Harold Matthews Cup Players' Player: Beau McKee
"Beau was a consistent attacking threat and worked hard to improve his defence significantly in the 2024 season. He was an influential member of the team through his positive actions and attitude which matured throughout the season" - Coach Jordan Meredith
Tarsha Gale Cup Best and Fairest: Alianna Tonu’u
"Alianna was an addition from New Zealand and was seen as a leader of our middle. She would take each battle personally with the opposition and always ended up winning the battle through pure domination. Alianna was the perfect balance of both a strong prominent figure that has great skill in all aspects of rugby league. Alianna has the Manly Mentality." - Coach Keith Hanley
Tarsha Gale Cup Players' Player: Indiana Russell-Lia
"Indiana was another of our of New Zealand cohort who made her presence known each and every time she stepped on the field. She ould bring constant energy through her signature runs often crossing the line for a try. A big, strong, powerful individual who possess skills of a half, Indiana is an important part of our culture and has the attributes to make NRLW." - Coach Keith Hanley
Lisa Fiaola Cup Best and Fairest: Azriah Taii
"Azariah is a talented young front row who was strong and consistent in every game she played this season. Azariah is a strong ball running forward who never took a backwards step and was well respect player of the Lisa Fiaola team. Azariah is also eligible to play Lisa FIaola again next season'' - Coach Daniel Markham
Lisa Fiaola Cup Players' Player: Kelsey Berryman
"Kelsey is a talented half back who was a massive part of the Lisa Fiaola team this season. Kelsey is a well-respected player in the team and is eligible to play Lisa Fiaola again next season." - Coach Daniel Markham
U16s Development Best and Fairest: Oscar Crotty
"As our captain, Oscar led from the front. He was our most consistent player each week and is a natural footballer. His footy IQ is one of the best I've coached. He has a bright future." - Coach Matt Orford.
U16s Development Players' Player: Max Prykiel
"Max is an integral part of the development squad with great leadership qualities and a calm influence over the side. He has plenty of class in attack and an abundance of talent." - Coach Matt Orford.
