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Harold Matthews ReportThe <strong>Penrith</strong> <strong>Panthers</strong> Harold Matthews representative team went through theregular 2008 season undefeated, scoring 446 points for and 76 against in tenstraight victories.In their quarter-final match the young <strong>Panthers</strong> defeated a strong Illawarra side50-4, before taking out Canterbury 48-12 in the semi-final.Unfortunately the side suffered their only loss for the season in the one thatmattered most, going down 30-17 to Parramatta in the Grand Final.Vaipuna Tia Kilifi was the 2008 Harold Matthews Player of the Year and also toptryscorer with 19 tries. Harry Seijka was the top points scorer with 146, from 13tries and 47 goals.<strong>Penrith</strong> had three players selected to represent NSW Under 17s, Vaipuna TiaKilifi, Harry Seijka and Jon Pepa.Coach – Brad Liggins<strong>Penrith</strong> <strong>Panthers</strong> Representative Awards were:Michael JenningsJunior Club: West City TigersDate of Birth: 20th April 1988Harold Matthews: 2003, 2004SG Ball: 2005, 2006(Most OutstandingAchievement inRepresentative Football)Most ImprovedSolo AloneHarold Matthews Most Outstanding Playerand Most Outstanding Achievementin Representative Football in 2008Vaipuna Tia Kilifi24
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