Sydney Scorpions held their 2018 AGM on Monday 20 August at Northmead Bowling Club.  It’s been another extremely successful year with Sydney Scorpions holding both the national open/senior NTL champion permit along with the state junior regional champion permit.  NSWTA General Manager Dean Russell was in attendance with Scorpions communicating regularly with NSWTA in relation to upcoming decisions regarding the Junior State Cup final date and further information on the 2019 Junior Regional event.  Additionally Scorpions are liaising with Touch Football Australia and are expecting further information on the 2019 National Touch League divisions within the next few weeks.  Once updated information comes to hand Scorpions will provide further notice in regards to 2019 NTL coaching appointments and squads, plus our 2019 Junior Regional selection process and coaching nominations.  At this stage Scorpions will be once again leveraging their Junior Gala Day (Sunday 27 January, 2019 at Nolan Reserve, North Manly) and the Parramatta TA Twilight Gala Event (Doyle Ground, North Parramatta) for TalentID squad selection for the Boys & Girls 14/16/18’s squads.  At this time whether the Scorpions Junior Elite Camp progresses in 2019 is still unknown – the congested touch calendar of great concern.  Additionally at the meeting Brad Curl was elected as Assistant Regional Director and Tim Kitchingham re-elected as Finance Director.  As such Scorpions committee for the next 12 months is as follows.

2018/19 Sydney Scorpions Committee:
Regional Director – Anthony Dudeck
Assistant Regional Director – Brad Curl
Regional Technical Director – Brad Mitchell
Regional Finance Director – Tim Kitchingham
Regional Juniors Director – Dave Nolan
Regional Coaching Director – Brad Curl
Regional Referees Director – Bill Slade
Regional Selectors Director – Bruce Ager
Regional High Performance Managers – Stuart Geros, Michael Donaghy
Regional Sports Scientist – Michael Donaghy
Regional Merchandise Manager – Tim Kitchingham
Regional Communications Managers – Anthony Dudeck, Brad Mitchell

The Sydney Scorpions have continued their dominance of the Junior Regionals claiming their 9th consecutive Regional Championship title. The Scorpions claimed three of the six divisions on offer. Whilst the Scorpions were dominant they were pushed to the limits yet again by the ever-improving Hunter Western Hornets, who also participated in four finals and claimed two titles in Boys 14’s and Boy’s 18 divisions. Sydney Mets also claimed the 16 Boys Division for their lone title.

Final Results
14 Girls: Champions
Sydney Scorpions 3 def Northern Eagles 2
Player of the Final: Emily Smith Sydney Scorpions
Scorpions Medal: Yasmin Aloisio
Coaches Award: Esme Sergi

14 Boys: Grand Finalists
Hunter Western Hornets 4 def Sydney Scorpions 3
Player of the Final: Elijah Faalua Hunter Western Hornets
Scorpions Medal: Ollie Cummins
Player Player: Finn Watkins

16 Girls: Champions
Sydney Scorpions 4 def Southern Suns 3
Player of the Final: Kiiahla Duff Sydney Scorpions
Scorpions Medal: Brearna Nathan
Player Player: Kiiahla Duff & Brearna Nathan

16 Boys: Semi-Finalists
Scorpions Medal: Daniel O’Donnell
Coaches Awards: Harry Fryer

18 Girls: Champions
Sydney Scorpions 5 def Hunter Western Hornets 2
Player of the Final: Faith Nathan Sydney Scorpions
Scorpions Medal: Faith Nathan
Player Player: Faith Nathan
Coaches Awards: Tatum Bird, Molly Donkin, Billie Taylor
Sarah Peattie Medal: Tatum Bird

18 Boys: Semi-Finalists
Scorpions Medal: Matt Swain
Coaches Award: Josh Menzies
Sam Brisby Medal: Matt Swain

Regional Championships
1st Sydney Scorpions 69pts
2nd Hunter Western Hornets 64pts
3rd Sydney Mets 53pts
4th Northern Eagles 24pts
5th Sydney Rebels 14pts
6th Southern Suns 10pts