2013 Canberra Raiders - SG Ball

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SG Ball Player Profiles

Name: Luke Bateman
Date of Birth: 23/01/1995
City/Town of birth: Miles, Queensland
Junior Club: Miles Devils
Position: Lock
Occupation/Study: Business degree at the University of Canberra
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 96 Kg
Previous Clubs: Souths Logan Magpies
2013 Goal: Play consistently good football
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Beating the triple SSS steakhouse lamb shank challenge
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Mal Meninga
Describe yourself in three words… Boring, uninteresting, placid
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Take up extreme ironing.

Name: Cameron Booth
Date of Birth: 02/02/1995
City/Town of birth: Edens Landing, Brisbane
Junior Club: Logan Brothers
Position: Centre
Occupation/Study: Diploma in Sports Sevelopment
Height: 177 cm
Weight: 85 Kg
Rep Honours: Queensland Under 18s
Previous Clubs: Souths Logan
2013 Goal: To improve as a player
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Finishing school at Keebra Park High School
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Mal Meninga
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Travel

Name: Daniel Buitendam
Date of Birth: 04/08/1995
City/Town of birth: Canberra
Junior Club: West Belconnen Warriors
Position: Prop
Occupation/Study: Student
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 105 Kg
Rep Honours: Under 15s ACT, Under 18s ACT, Harold Matthews
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To play SG Ball
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Passed my maths tests
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Mark McLinden
Describe yourself in three words… Really, really red
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Play tennis

Name: Harry Burey
Date of Birth: 18/10/1995
City/Town of birth: Narrandera, NSW
Junior Club: Wagga Kangaroos
Position: Utility
Occupation/Study: Studying for the HSC at School
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 81 Kg
Rep Honours: Group 9, Southern CCC
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Play consistently good football
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? 24/25 in Year 8 science test
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Ricky Stuart
Describe yourself in three words… Do not know
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Own a pub

Name: Lachlan Croker
Date of Birth: 12/12/1996
City/Town of birth: Crookwell, NSW
Junior Club: Crookwell Green Devils
Position: Fullback/Centre
Occupation/Study: Fulltime student
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 73 Kg
Rep Honours: Canberra Raiders Harold Matthews
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To get bigger
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Year 6 School Captain
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Clinton Schifcofske
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Travel with the family

Name: Thomas Cronan
Date of Birth: 23/12/1996
City/Town of birth: Cooma, NSW
Junior Club: Cooma Colts
Position: Wing/Fullback
Occupation/Study: Student
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 76 Kg
Rep Honours: Raiders Harold Matthews
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Make the SG Ball starting side
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Getting age champion at the school athletics carnival
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Blake Ferguson
Describe yourself in three words… Loud, forgetful, athletic
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Play cricket

Name: Jiordan Fidow-Kele
Date of Birth: 08/02/1996
City/Town of birth: Christchurch, New Zealand
Junior Club: Linwood Keas
Position: Prop
Occupation/Study: Concrete placer
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 124 Kg
Rep Honours: Under 15s and 17s South Islands, Under 16 New Zealand
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To lose 12 kilograms
For Fun
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Ruben Wiki
Describe yourself in three words… Big for nothing!
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Help out youth

Name: Isaac Hamad
Date of Birth: 10/10/1995
City/Town of birth: Canberra
Junior Club: West Belconnen Warriors
Position: Hooker
Occupation/Study: Year 12
Height: 167 cm
Weight: 73 Kg
Rep Honours: Under 18s ACT
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To finish my year 12
For Fun
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Alan Tongue
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Be a carpenter

Name: Chris Hart
Date of Birth: 13/02/1996
City/Town of birth: Goulburn, NSW
Junior Club: Goulburn Junior Stockmen
Position: Fullback
Occupation/Study: Student
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 76 Kg
Rep Honours: Canberra Raiders Harold Matthews
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Improve my fullback game
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? NSW Mackillop team for running
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Reece Robinson
Describe yourself in three words… Fun, fast, friendly
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Become a pro poker player

Name: Andrew Heffernan
Date of Birth: 24/01/1995
City/Town of birth: Wagga Wagga, NSW
Junior Club: Junee Diesels
Position: Five-eighth, fullback, centre
Occupation/Study: Raiders Cadet, Studying Coaching/ Exercise Science and Sports Management at the University of Canberra
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 86 Kg
Rep Honours: AIS Under 18s Captain, Country Under 16s, NSW CCC Under 15s, Group 9 All Stars
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Win the SG Ball Cup and play games in the under 20s
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Australian Under 18s Touch Football
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Laurie Daley
Describe yourself in three words… Focussed, optimistic, leader
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Be playing touch football

Name: Jack Hickson
Date of Birth: 14/06/1996
City/Town of birth: Canberra
Junior Club: Valley Dragons
Position: Halfback/Five-eighth
Occupation/Study: Student
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 68 Kg
Rep Honours: Canberra Raiders Harold Matthews, ACT Under 15s
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To play consistently good footy
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? School sportsman of the year award
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Laurie Daley
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Run a successful business and live in a penthouse

Name: Ezra Howe
Date of Birth: 20/10/1995
City/Town of birth: Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Junior Club: South Tuggeranong/Woden Rams
Position: Prop
Occupation/Study: Student
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 93 Kg
Rep Honours: Brumbies Under 15s and 17s
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Go hard
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Getting gold for completing scripture study at church
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Josh Papalii
Describe yourself in three words… Friendly, humble, fresh
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Study a bridging course to university and travel to Hawaii

Name: Lachlan Hurst
Date of Birth: 08/03/1995
City/Town of birth: Leeton, NSW
Junior Club: Leeton Galloping Greens
Position: Wing/Centre/Fullback
Occupation/Study: Carpentry Apprenticeship
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 75 Kg
Rep Honours: Southern NSW, Riverina, Group 20
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To play and train to the best of my ability and make the NYC
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Placed 2nd at State in Cross Country
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Phillip Hurst
Describe yourself in three words… Friendly, co-operative, respectful
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Complete an apprenticeship

Name: Jake McCook
Date of Birth: 06/06/1995
City/Town of birth: Newcastle, NSW
Junior Club: Belconnen United Sharks
Position: Prop, lock, second row
Occupation/Study: Year 12
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 90 Kg
Rep Honours: Raiders Harold Matthews, ACT Under 18s
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Continue to improve my game and help the team make the finals
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Representing Australia in chess
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Bradley Clyde
Describe yourself in three words… Competitive, ambitions, driven

Name: Cleveland McGuie
Date of Birth: 16/02/1996
City/Town of birth: Wollongong, NSW
Junior Club: Western Suburb Devils
Position: Wing/Centre
Occupation/Study: Year 12
Height: 191 cm
Weight: 97 Kg
Rep Honours: Under 15s NSW CHS, Under 16s NSW Indigenous side
Previous Clubs: Illawarra Steelers
2013 Goal: Achieve my best performances, aim to make the Under 20s training squad
For Fun
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Mal Meninga
Describe yourself in three words… Relaxed, easy going
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Be a business owner of more than one company

Name: Dylan McGrath
Date of Birth: 23/02/1995
City/Town of birth: Miles, Queensland
Junior Club: Miles Devils
Position: Hooker/lock/halves
Occupation/Study: Pursuing an electrical apprenticeship
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 80 Kg
Rep Honours: Queensland schoolboys
Previous Clubs: Souths Logan Magpies
2013 Goal: Consistency and success
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? South West Queensland team for athletics, swimming, cross country and touch football
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Alan Tongue
Describe yourself in three words… Respectful, friendly, committed
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Be doing an electrical apprenticeship

Name: Jared McIlwrick
Date of Birth: 27/01/1995
City/Town of birth: Christchurch, New Zealand
Junior Club: Halswell Hornets
Position: Second Row
Occupation/Study: Student
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 83 Kg
Rep Honours: Under 15s Kiwis
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Gain a starting position in SG Ball side
For Fun
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Ruben Wiki
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Go to university and travel

Name: Jamal Nchouki
Date of Birth: 12/01/1995
City/Town of birth: Canberra
Junior Club: Tuggeranong Buffaloes
Position: Lock
Occupation/Study: Labourer
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 91 Kg
Rep Honours: N/A
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Play consistently good footy
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Finishing year 12
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
Describe yourself in three words… Very, very lazy
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Be a cop

Name: Terry Nimmo
Date of Birth: 16/05/1995
City/Town of birth: Canberra
Junior Club: South Tuggeranong Knights
Position: Hooker/five-eighth
Occupation/Study: Erindale College year 12
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 80 Kg
Rep Honours: Group 8, Canberra Raiders Harold Matthews
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To improve and play consistent footy
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Won the Under 16s fun run at 13
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Laurie Daley
Describe yourself in three words… Genuine, committed, lovely
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Play cricket

Name: Tevita Pangai Junior
Date of Birth: 04/02/1996
City/Town of birth: Sydney, NSW
Junior Club: South Newcastle Lions
Position: Second Row/Utility
Occupation/Study: Year 12 Certificate
Height: 189 cm
Weight: 108 Kg
Rep Honours: Australian Merit Under 15s, NSW Under 16s
Previous Clubs: Newcastle Knights
2013 Goal: To be consistent
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Getting my learner license
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Ricky Stuart
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Own my own business

Name: James Pound
Date of Birth: 15/05/1995
City/Town of birth: Canberra, ACT
Junior Club: St Brendon’s Brisbane
Position: Fullback/wing/centre
Occupation/Study: Barman, Bachelor of Business
Height: 182 cm
Weight: 85 Kg
Rep Honours: N/A
Previous Clubs: Brisbane Broncos
2013 Goal: To be the best I can be
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Getting into university
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Mal Meninga
Describe yourself in three words… Live, love, life
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Open up a hotel or casino

Name: Brett Solomon
Date of Birth: 23/03/1995
City/Town of birth: Queanbeyan, NSW
Junior Club: Queanbeyan Kangaroos
Position: Front Row
Occupation/Study: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 98 Kg
Rep Honours: Canberra Raiders Harold Matthews, NSW Under 16s, ACT Under 18s
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: To play consistently well
For Fun
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Jamal Nchouki
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Do MMA

Name: Leon Tupuola
Date of Birth: 24/01/1996
City/Town of birth: Griffith, NSW
Junior Club: Griffith Waratah Tigers
Position: Prop
Occupation/Study: Student
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 98 Kg
Rep Honours: Riverina, Group 20
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Get abs
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Employee of the month at Maccas
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Mal Meninga
Describe yourself in three words… Smart, determined, happy
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Become a physiotherapist

Name: Jules Webly
Date of Birth: 06/10/1995
City/Town of birth: Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand
Junior Club: Halswell Hornets
Position: Prop/Lock
Occupation/Study: Station hand
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 90 Kg
Rep Honours: New Zealand Under 16s
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Make the starting team each week
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Catching my first pig with Gus Waghorn
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Ruben Wiki
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Work on a farm back in New Zealand

Name: Jack Williams
Date of Birth: 28/09/1996
City/Town of birth: Pambula, NSW
Junior Club: Cooma Colts
Position: Centre/Back row/Wing
Occupation/Study: Monaro High School student
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 83 Kg
Rep Honours: Brumbies Under 14s, Canberra Raiders Harold Matthews
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Start in the team each week
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Sports Captain in year 10
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Mal Meninga

Name: Cody Wynnik
Date of Birth: 02/03/1996
City/Town of birth: Canberra, ACT
Junior Club: West Belconnen Warriors
Position: Halves
Occupation/Study: Electrician
Height: cm
Weight: 178 Kg
Rep Honours: Under 12s and Under 15s ACT side, Canberra Raiders Harold Matthews
Previous Clubs: N/A
2013 Goal: Play consistent footy and do the best for the team
For Fun
What’s your best non-footy achievement? Getting an apprenticeship
Who’s your favourite Raider of all time? Laurie Daley
Describe yourself in three words… Fun, weird, passionate
If I wasn’t playing Rugby League I’d like to….. Take up tennis