Bunnies to remain a juniors' pathway
The Umina Beach Bunnies Rugby League Football Club has announced several first grade signings for next year's competition.
Club president Mr Kevin Hulls said the club was expecting many more sponsors and player signings in coming weeks.
"Umina Beach Rugby League Football Club was created for, and will always be, a pathway for our juniors," Mr Hulls said.
"Many have spoken about other clubs buying players and spending up big, however our attitude, and as history tells us, our local players have the talent and pride in their jumper to compete in all grades.
"This year saw all four sides make the semi finals.
"We beat Woy Woy seven out of eight games only going down by two points in a nail-biter to deny us a clean sweep for the season with our Under-16s playing in the grand final."
Mr Hulls said experienced first graders Josh Foley, Mat Wakefield, Mat Paulsen, Pat Ryan, Michael Patterson, Dean Knott and David Murray would combine with the club's younger players including Reece Padget, Boydie Symes, Daniel Payne, Brett Sonter, Daniel Slattery, Rhys Ryan, Mat Jones, Tyler Milgate, Joel Johnson, Dean Young to ensure the Bunnies will be a "real force" next year.
Newsletter, 20 Nov 2009
Kevin Hulls, Umina Beach Rugby League Football Club